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CONVOCATION | Aug. 24
Join President Proenza and other UA officials for new student convocation at 5 p.m. at Coleman Common.
UA Pride Day | Aug. 30
Wear your blue and gold to events across campus to show your UA pride before the first home football game.
SOCCER | Aug. 24
FOOTBALL | Aug. 30
The Zips kick off the season with exciting home games.
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Week of Welcome offers a variety of activities and programs to kick off fall semester. Among them are a few major events, some old-standing traditions, and some exciting new opportunities that you will not want to miss! |
2012 Schedule of Events
Wednesday, Aug. 22
| Time | Event | Location | Sponsor |
| 8 - 10 p.m. | ZPN Movie Series: Men in Black III | Student Union Theatre | Zips Programming Network |
| 6 a.m. - midnight | SRWC Late Hours | Student Recreation and Wellness Center | SRWS |
Thursday, Aug. 23
| Time | Event | Location | Sponsor |
| 8 - 10 p.m. | ZPN Movie Series: The Avengers | Student Union Theatre | Zips Programming Network |
| 9:09 p.m. | Comedian Jay Black | EJ Thomas Hall | RHPB, RHC, and EJ Thomas Hall |
| 6 a.m. - midnight | SRWC Late Hours | Student Recreation and Wellness Center | SRWS |
Friday, Aug. 24
| Time | Event | Location | Sponsor |
| noon - 3 p.m. | It's all Fun and Games: Bierce Library Open House  |
Bierce Library | University Libraries and Akron Summit County Public Library |
| 1:30 - 3 p.m. | College of Business Administration Meet and Greet | InfoCision Stadium, 5th Floor | College of Business Administration |
| 1:30 - 3 p.m. | Engineering Welcome Freshmen | ASEC 120 and 122 | College of Engineering |
| 4:15 - 5 p.m. | Welcome to UA Celebration | Coleman Common | Student Life |
| 5 - 5:45 p.m. | New Student Convocation |
Coleman Common | New Student Orientation |
| 7:30 p.m. | Men's soccer vs. Fl. Gulf Coast |
First Energy Stadium - Cub Cadet Field | Men's soccer |
| 7 p.m. | Full Moon Fever, The Tribute to Tom Petty | Lock 3 | City of Akron |
| 8 - 10 p.m. | ZPN Movie Series: Men in Black III | Student Union Theatre | Zips Programming Network |
| 9:09 p.m. | Mike Super : Magic and Illusion | EJ Thomas Hall | RHPB, RHC and EJ Thomas Hall |
| 11 p.m. - 1 a.m. | Late Night in the Student Union Glow Party |
Student Union Ballroom | Student Life |
| 6 a.m. - midnight | SRWC Late Hours | Student Recreation and Wellness Center | SRWS |
Saturday, Aug. 25
| Time | Event | Location | Sponsor |
| 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Campus Focus Outdoor Extravaganza |
Meet at circle by the JAR | Campus Focus |
| noon - 3 p.m. | ZPN Game Room |
Student Union Game Room | Zips Programming Network |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | Fraternity & Sorority Life Ice Cream Social | Student Union Ballroom | Fraternity & Sorority Life |
| 7 p.m. | RA Lip Sync | EJ Thomas Hall | RHPB and EJ Thomas Hall |
| 7 p.m. | The Family Stone | Lock 3 | City of Akron |
| 8 - 10 p.m. | ZPN Movie Series: The Avengers | Student Union Theatre | Zips Programming Network |
| 8 p.m. | Casino Night & Live Band Karaoke | EJ Thomas Hall | RHPB, RHC, and EJ Thomas Hall |
| 11 p.m. - 1 a.m. | Late Night in the Student Union College Night | Student Union Ballroom | Student Life |
Sunday, Aug. 26
| Time | Event | Location | Sponsor |
| 1 - 3 p.m. | Roo Fest |
Student Union Ballroom | Student Life |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Summit & University Colleges' 1st year Student Picnic | Lock 3 - Downtown Akron | Summit & University College |
| 8 - 9:30 p.m. | Comedian Grant Lyon | Student Union Ballroom A | Zips Programming Network |
Monday, Aug. 27
| Time | Event | Location | Sponsor |
| 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Welcome Team | Across campus | New Student Orientation |
| 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Fear the Roo & Not Your BCAS Adviser! |
BCAS Atrium | BCAS Advising Office |
| 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Zip into the Bierce Learning Commons | Bierce Library | University Libraries |
| 7 - 9 p.m. | Fraternity 101 | Student Union Ballroom A | Fraternity & Sorority Life |
Tuesday, Aug. 28
| Time | Event | Location | Sponsor |
| 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Welcome Team | Across campus | New Student Orientation |
| 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Fear the Roo & Not Your BCAS Adviser! |
BCAS Atrium | BCAS Advising Office |
| noon - 6 p.m. | Zip into the Bierce Learning Commons | Bierce Library | University Libraries |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Open House--Summit College Tutorial Services and Labs | Polsky 3rd Floor | Developmental Programs |
| 4 - 6 p.m. | Open House--Summit College Tutorial Services and Labs | Polsky 3rd Floor | Developmental Programs |
| 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | IFC Recruitment Event |
North Quad | Fraternity & Sorority Life |
| 9:09 p.m. | Psychic Magician Craig Karges | EJ Thomas Hall | RHPB and EJ Thomas Hall |
Wednesday, Aug. 29
| Time | Event | Location | Sponsor |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Open House--Summit College Tutorial Services and Labs | Polsky 3rd Floor | Developmental Programs |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | SRWS Welcome Olympics | Coleman Common | SRWS |
| noon - 2 p.m. | Ice Cream with the Dean and Directors | Mary Gladwin Hall 3rd Floor | College of Health Professions |
| 1 - 3 p.m. | Popcorn and Cotton Candy with OMD | Outside of Simmons Hall | Office of Multicultural Development |
| 3 - 5 p.m. | Multicultural Development Welcome Cookout | Coleman Common | Office of Multicultural Development |
| 4 - 6 p.m. | Open House--Summit College Tutorial Services and Labs | Polsky 3rd Floor | Developmental Programs |
| 4 - 6 p.m. | SRWS Welcome Olympics | Coleman Common | SRWS |
| 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | IFC Chapter House Tours | Student Union 3rd Floor & Chapter Houses | Fraternity & Sorority Life |
| 6 - 7 p.m. | Intramural Sports Info Session | Student Union Theatre | SRWS |
| 6 - 8 p.m. | Sorority 101 | Student Union Ballroom B | Fraternity & Sorority Life |
| 7- 10 p.m. | Punt, Pass, Kick | Lee Jackson Football Practice Field | SRWS |
| 8 - 10 p.m. | ZPN Movie Series: The Lucky One | Student Union Theatre | Zips Programming Network |
| 6 a.m. - midnight | SRWC Late Hours | Student Recreation and Wellness Center | SRWS |
Thursday, Aug. 30
| Time | Event | Location | Sponsor |
| 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | UA Pride Day |
Student Union & Coleman Common | Student Life |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | SRWS Welcome Olympics | Coleman Common | SRWS |
| 4 - 6 p.m. | SRWS Welcome Olympics | Coleman Common | SRWS |
| 5 - 7 p.m. | Go Zips - Go Greek Tailgate | Coleman Common | Fraternity & Sorority Life |
| 7 p.m. | Zips football vs. UCF | InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field | Football |
| 6 a.m. - midnight | SRWC Late Hours | Student Recreation and Wellness Center | SRWS |
Friday, Aug. 31
| Time | Event | Location | Sponsor |
| 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | ZPN Festival |
Coleman Common | Zips Programming Network |
| 5 - 10 p.m. | IFC Recruitment - Chapter Events | Student Union and Chapter Houses | Fraternity & Sorority Life |
| 7 p.m. | ZOSO, The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience | Lock 3 | City of Akron |
| 8 - 10 p.m. | ZPN Movie Series: What to Expect When You're Expecting | Student Union Theatre | Zips Programming Network |
Tuesday, Sept. 4
| Time | Event | Location | Sponsor |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Sorority 101 | Student Union Ballroom B | Fraternity & Sorority Life |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Student Organization Showcase | Student Union 2nd floor by Union Market | Student Life |
| 7 - 9 p.m. | NPHC: How to Party | Student Union Theatre | Fraternity & Sorority Life |
Wednesday, Sept. 5
| Time | Event | Location | Sponsor |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Student Organization Showcase | Student Union 2nd floor by Union Market | Student Life |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Rock the Roo lunchtime concert featuring Bo Bice | E.J. Thomas Plaza | RHPB, RHC, ZPN, and EJ Thomas Hall |
| noon - 1 p.m. | Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment Orientation | Student Union Ballroom B | Fraternity & Sorority Life |
| 7 - 9 p.m. | Win the Game! | Student Union Ballroom A | Student Life |
Thursday, Sept. 6
| Time | Event | Location | Sponsor |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Student Organization Showcase | Student Union 2nd floor by Union Market | Student Life |
| 6 - 7 p.m. | Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment Orientation | Student Union Ballroom A | Fraternity & Sorority Life |
| 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. | National Pan-Hellenic Council's Ice Breaker | Student Union Ballroom | Fraternity & Sorority Life |
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Explore Akron: Visit the Akron Art Museum - FREE!
Admission is free to all UA students through a special partnership with the Akron Art Museum for the 2012-13 academic year. All students must do is show their Zip Cards.
Free weekend parking is available across the street in the Akron-Summit County Library parking deck.
For more information, call 330-972-7429.
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