Welcome Weeks 2020
Sunday, August 16-Friday, August 28
Sunday, August 16
Fair Day
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: RAWC
Hosted by: Housing and Residential Life
Sponsored by: RHA
Kick off the school year with the annual Fair Day tradition!
Monday, August 17
Sugar & Citrus
Time: 8-10 a.m.
Location: Sidewalk between Math-Science and Campus Center
Hosted by: SAA & REACH
Get a morning snack with SAA & Reach!
Tie-Dye Party
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Lion’s Den Courtyard
Hosted by: LFC
Free shirts for the tie-dye party. First come first serve.
Chi Alpha Soda Social
Time: 5-10 p.m.
Location: Campus Green
Hosted by: Chi Alpha
Stop by for a cold soda & socializing with Chi Alpha!
Howdy
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Campus Green
Hosted by: CAB and Greek Life
Dos-si-dos on over to the campus green for this year’s western-themed Howdy!
Tuesday, August 18
Sugar & Citrus
Time: 8-10 a.m.
Location: Sidewalk between Math-Science and Campus Center
Hosted by: SAA & REACH
Get a morning snack with SAA & Reach!
Polaroid Party
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Sidewalk between Math-Science and Campus Center
Hosted by: LFC
Snap a pic and shake it like a Polaroid picture!
LionHeart Swag Swap
Time: Noon to 2 p.m.
Location: Bell Tower
Hosted by: LionHeart
Got old clothes? Want new clothes? Stop by the LionHeart swag swap!
*All donated clothes will be taken to a clothes closet*
ABIDE Kick Off
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: 5403 Park Ave.
Hosted by: Central College Age
Join Central College Age for ABIDE’s kick off! Free Chik-fil-a for all in attendance.
Drive in Movie - Men in Black: International
Time: 8 p.m.-ish (sunset)
Location: Echols Parking Lot
Hosted by: CAB
Drive on over to the Echols Parking Lot for our first drive-in experience!
Wednesday, August 19
Chi Alpha Break The Fast
Time: 8-11 a.m.
Location: Sidewalk between Math-Science and Campus Center
Hosted by: Chi Alpha
Stop by for breakfast treats and beverages from Chi Alpha
Food Pantry Naming Ceremony
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: RAWC
Hosted by: SGA and Student Affairs
To celebrate the opening, please bring a non-perishable food item to donate.
Pop By Party
Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
Location: Belltower
Hosted by: REACH
Grab a popcicle and hear about REACH.
Baha’i Club Welcome Back Meeting
Time: 4 p.m
Location: Virtual Event on Zoom (Check Baha’i Club on NUMALink for Zoom link)
Hosted by: Baha’i Club
Interested in the Baha’i Club? Returning member? Join the Baha’i Club for their welcome back meeting!
CMLA (Collegiate Middle Level Association) Meet & Greet
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Virtual Event on Zoom (Check CMLA on NUMALink for Zoom link)
Hosted by: CMLA
Virtual meet-and-greet to learn more about CMLA.
Midweek Launch
Time: 7 pm
Location: Virtual event on Instagram (@lionsforchrist_uafs)
Hosted by: Lions for Christ
Virtual midweek launch for LFC. Check Instagram @lionsforchrist_uafs for more details.
XA Alpha Games
Time: 5-10 p.m.
Location: Campus Green
Hosted by: Chi Alpha
Join Chi Alpha for this year’s XA games!
Thursday, August 20
Find Your Impact! With LionHeart
Time: 8-10 a.m.
Location: BellTower
Hosted by: LionHeart
Join LionHeart to find your impact and discover your call to service.
NTS Meet & Greet
Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
Location: Campus Center 129-A/B
Hosted by: Non-Traditional Student Organization (NTS)
Stop by to meet the officers of the Non-Tradition Student Organization.
Midday Boost
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Belltower
Hosted by: REACH
Midday slump got you feeling tired? Stop by for a midday boost with coffee and snacks.
Be the Meme
Time: 5-10 p.m.
Location: Campus Center, hallway outside of Reynolds Room (near SAO)
Hosted by: Chi Alpha
Join Chi Alpha to create your own photo meme.
BBQ & Cornhole
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: 400 N. Waldron Rd.
Hosted by: Central College Age
Join Central College Age for a game of cornhole and dinner.
Bingo Night
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Location: Campus Center Reynolds Room and 129-A/B
Hosted by: CAB and Greek Life
Bingo, bingo, bingo! Join us for a great night of bingo and prizes!
Friday, August 21
Bracelets and Breakfast
Time: 9-11 a.m.
Location: Bell Tower
Hosted by: PRIDE and Student Affairs Diversity Committee
Join PRIDE and Student Affairs for breakfast and bracelets.
Open Mic Night
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Lions for Christ House
Hosted by: Lions for Christ
Perform or just hangout making memories with friends at this backyard party. Acts can sign up by texting 903-701-2189.
Monday, August 24
Block Party & Campus Picnic
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Campus Green
Hosted by: Student Activities Office
Featuring Greek Life and student outreach organizations
Chi Alpha Wall
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Campus Center Fireplace
Hosted by: Chi Alpha
Join Chi Alpha for an interactive conversation event around the topic of self-perception.
Go Greek Info Night
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Campus Center Reynolds Room
Hosted by: Greek Life
Interested in going Greek? Come meet our organizations at our info night.
Bowl Bash
Time: 7.-10 p.m.
Location: Bowling World, 6100 S 36th St.
Hosted by: SAO
Grab your friends and go bowling for this semester’s Bowl Bash! Cost is $2.25 per game with $2.25 shoe rental.
Tuesday, August 25
Block Party & Campus Picnic
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Campus Green
Hosted by: Student Activities Office
Featuring honor societies and academic, art, and religious organizations.
Wednesday, August 26
Block Party & Campus Picnic
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Campus Green
Hosted by: Student Activities Office
Featuring volunteer and service organizations.
Speed Friending
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Bell Tower
Hosted by: Central College Age
Join Central College Age and make new friends for the semester.
Potential New Member (PNM) Sorority Orientation
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Virtual Event
Hosted by: Greek Life
Learn about the ins and outs of sorority recruitment and meet your recruitment guides. This will be the last opportunity to register for sorority recruitment.
REACH Kick Off
Time: 9-10:15 p.m.
Location: Grand Avenue Baptist Church
Hosted by: REACH
Join REACH for their annual worship kick off.
Thursday, August 27
Block Party & Campus Picnic
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Campus Green
Hosted by: Student Activities Office
Featuring sports clubs and cultural and special interest organizations
Coffeehouse with CAB
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Sidewalk between Math-Science and Campus Center
Hosted by: CAB
Stop by for a snack and learn more about YOUR Campus Activities Board and what is planned for the semester.
Chi Alpha Worship Night
Time: 5-10 p.m.
Location: Ampitheater
Hosted by: Chi Alpha
Civil Axe Throwing
Time: 5:30-10:30 p.m.
Location: 1121 Garrison Ave.
Hosted by: SAO
Get 20 percent off admission with a current Lions ID
NTS Welcome Back BBQ
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: Campus Center Fireplace
Hosted By: Non-Traditional Student Organization (NTS)
Welcome back from NTS! Stop by for this year’s Welcome Back BBQ!
Capture the Flag in the Dark
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Bell Tower
Hosted by: Central College Age
Join Central College Age’s Capture the Flag in the Dark to be the Welcome Week Capture the Flag champions!
Sorority Recruitment
Must register by Aug. 26 to participate – uafssorority.mycampusdirector2.com
Hosted by: Greek Life
Virtual Event
Formal process for women interested in joining a sorority at UAFS. These events provide potential new members the opportunity to explore our three sorority organizations and find which may be the best fit for them through a mutual selection process.
Friday, August 28
Allison Grace Concert
Time: Noon
Location: Bell Tower
Hosted by: CAB
As seen on NBC’s The Voice, stop by for CAB’s Allison Grace concert.
Sorority Recruitment Continued
Must register by Aug. 26 to participate – uafssorority.mycampusdirector2.com
Hosted by: Greek Life
Virtual Event
*All-Week Perk (August 17-28)
Climb at Vertical Horizons
Location: 3625 S. 91st St.
Rock wall climbing for $10 plus tax (includes shoes and harness).
Welcome Week FAQ’s
How can I keep track of all events during Welcome Week?
NUMALink is your one stop shop for the calendar! You can also check out the Campus Life tab on UAFS.Edu!
Is there a cost associated with Welcome Week activities?
All events are free except for Bowl Bash, Civil Axe Throwing, and Climb! At Vertical Horizons. Check out the Welcome Week schedules for pricing on those events.
What if I cannot attend a Welcome Week event?
There is no penalty for missing a Welcome Week event, but you are encouraged to attend as many events as you can! Welcome Week events are designed to welcome the student body back to campus and to welcome new faces to the campus. We hope that this week allows you to become more familiar with campus, student organizations, and other UAFS Students!
I still have questions about Welcome Week. Where can I get answers?
Send an email to studentactivities@uafs.edu or call 479-788-7328 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., or stop by the Student Life Office inside the Campus Center.
