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Aug. 21, 2003
Week of Welcome (wow) activities
The University of Louisiana at Monroe will hold its first-ever
"Week of Welcome" activities to help welcome new and
returning students to campus. The theme of the event is "Walk
with Us". All WOW activities are free to students with valid
ID's. The schedule is listed below.
Taking Your First Steps
Move In Mania
Saturday, August 23
All Residence Halls
10 a.m.
Campus administrators, faculty, staff student groups and
ULM athletes will welcome students to their new "home away
from home". There will be help available for moving and
refreshments will be served.
Welcome Back Picnic & Dance
Fant-Ewing Coliseum
5 p.m.
Students and their families are invited to join ULM administrators,
faculty, staff and local businesses for a back-to-school bash.
Each student may bring two guests. Additional guests are $5
each. Reservations are required; please visit our website to
RSVP. www.ulm.edu/wow
Getting Your Feet Wet
Pool Party
Sunday, August 24
Oxford Natatorium
7 p.m.
Meet in the Oxford Natatorium to eat and mingle with other
students.
Dive-In Movie
Oxford Natatorium
Sunday, August 24
8:30 p.m.
Recreational Services and Campus Activities Board (CAB) present
a movie at the Natatorium. Bring a towel, a float, kick your
shoes off and dive-in.
The Journey Begins
Info Tent
Monday, August 25 (First Day of Classes)
Grassy Area in Front of Administration Building
9 a.m.
Got questions about ULM, your degree or how to get involved
on campus? Stop by the Info Tent and get your questions answered.
Convocation March
Monday, August 25 (First Day of Classes)
4:30 p.m.
Walk with us across campus and take part in a new ULM tradition.
Join the Freshman Class of 2003 and members of the campus community
to mark the beginning of Convocation.
Convocation
Monday, August 25 (First Day of Classes)
Fant-Ewing Coliseum
5 p.m.
Celebrate the start of the academic year and join us for this
ceremony as the Classes of 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 are recognized.
All students are encouraged to attend Convocation.
Grovestock
Monday, August 25 (First Day of Classes)
The Grove
6 p.m.
Sponsored by CAB, this party in "The Grove" is
sure to help you get your groove on. Volleyball, a cookout and
a concert are just some of the fun activities planned.
Barefoot On the Bayou
Info Tent
Tuesday, August 26
Grassy Area in Front of Administration Building
9 a.m.
Got questions about ULM, your degree or how to get involved
on campus? Stop by the Info Tent and get your questions answered.
Canoe Races
Tuesday, August 26
By the volleyball courts on the bayou
6 p.m.
Take part in the WOW Canoe races- race fellow students, faculty
and staff. There will be lots of things to do out of the water
too. So bring yourself, your roommate, your children and head
over to the Bayou.
Keeping In Stride
Wednesday, August 27
Info Tent
9 a.m.
Got questions about ULM, your degree or how to get involved
on campus? Stop by the Info Tent and get your questions answered.
Campus Ministry Events
Wednesday, August 27
Noon
Each of the following will have an event today:
Baptist Campus Ministries, Catholic Student Ministries, Northeast
Campus Ministries & POP (Presbyterian).
PlayFair, Pizza & BINGO
Wednesday, August 27
Activity Center
8 p.m.
Join us at the Activity Center for an evening of fun and games
and free pizza.
Get On Your Feet
Info Tent
Thursday, August 28
Grassy Area in Front of Administration Building
9 a.m.
Got questions about ULM, your degree or how to get involved on
campus? Stop by the Info Tent and get your questions answered.
Pep Rally & Dance
Thursday, August 28
Fant-Ewing Coliseum
9 p.m.
Athletics and CAB invite you to cheer on the Indians as they
hit the road for the first game of the season, and then stay
to dance the night away.
Walk This Way
Info Tent
Friday, August 29
Grassy Area in Front of Administration Building
9 a.m.
Got questions about ULM, your degree or how to get involved on
campus? Stop by the Info Tent and get your questions answered.
ULM Spirit Day
Friday, August 29
Get your maroon and gold on! Join the campus and community
as we proudly show our school spirit.
On the Road Again
Saturday, August 30
ULM vs. LSU Road Trip
It's time to take our show on the road! Hop on the bus and
cruise with us to Baton Rouge. We'll tailgate and cheer on the
Indians. Students must sign up for this activity in advance and
there is a charge that covers- bus ride, game ticket, tailgate
food.
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