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FALL QUARTER EVENTS FOR 2007


Welcome Week

Welcome Week

Welcome Week

Welcome Week August 30 - September 10, 2007

Attention New Freshmen: Take a look at our First Weekend Schedule of Events



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August :30, 31
September: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10


August 30, 2007
Noon - 3:00 PM
Pathways Move-in
  Location: Residence Halls

Students participating in the Pathways program may move in on Thursday, August 30, 2006 from noon to 3:00 p.m. and check in with us to receive requested tickets for weekend activities, as well as the most up-to-date information about First Weekend.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Pathways to Success Dinner and Entertainment (MPR)
  Location: Apollo Room, Student Union

The pleasure of your company is requested for the Pathways to Success Dinner, featuring greetings from the Wright State President Dr. David Hopkins and entertainment by student organizations. Students may bring two guests. Additional guests may attend for $10.50 per person.

August 31, 2007
8:30 AM
Visions Breakfast
  Location: Student Union

The VISION Mentors would like to invite you to a special breakfast featuring icebreakers, an overview of leadership opportunities at Wright State, and a review of resources available to students. All parents are welcome.

7:30 PM
Women's Soccer vs. Jacksonville State

September 2, 2007
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Women's Soccer vs. Austin Peay
  Location: Alumni Field

September 3, 2007
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Boogie on the Bricks
  Location: Quad

The WSU Residential Community Association will host the annual student dance to kick off the school year. All Wright State University students are invited to mix, mingle and dance.

Sponsored By: Residential Community Asssociation/Residence Services

September 4, 2007
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
INFO BOOTH
 
Location: Quad
Sponsored By:  Student Activities

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Modern Languages Chocolate Tasting
Location: Pathfinder Lounge Student Union

Students will experience chocolate from different cultures and information about the opportunities available to them through foreign language study will be disseminated to the students by our language coordinators in exchange for student contact information.

Sponsored By: Department of Modern Languages

7:00 PM
Women's Volleyball vs. Eastern Michigan
Location: McLin Gym

September 5, 2007
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
INFO BOOTH
 
Location: Quad
Sponsored By:  Student Activities

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Student Affairs Collaborative Open House
Location: Student Union West Wing Lobby

Enjoy refreshments and get information!

Sponsored By: Office of Disability Services, Student Activities, Student Legal Services, Student Judicial Services, Student Support Services, WSU Police Department

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
YOU FIT WITH US!
Location: Allyn Hall Lobby near ERC

College Welcome Reception- drop by for a refreshment and a free college giveaway item, meet other students, faculty and staff.

Sponsored By: College of Education and Human Services

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Back 2 Business
Location: Rike Hall Lobby

Learn about business majors, get information about clubs, enjoy food and games!

Sponsored By: Raj Soin College of Business

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
UCIE Open House
Location: E190 Student Union

Open house with staff for domestic students interested in study abroad and international students.

Sponsored By: University Center for International Education

September 6, 2007
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wright Copy Open House
Location: 181 Student Union

Open House

Sponsored By: Wright Copy

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Psy & Computer Science/Engineering Extreme Event
Location: 145 Russ

Free pizza and door prizes!

Sponsored By: Computer Science and Engineering
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Military Science Open House
Location: 328 Fawcett Hall

Learn about scholarship and leadership development opportunities.

Sponsored By: Military Science

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
SHS Open House
Location: 051 Student Union

Enjoy Cookies, Punch, & Freebies!

Sponsored By: Student Health Services

6:30 PM
Speed Friendship
Location: E156A Student Union

Compared to speed dating but on a friendship level.

Sponsored By: African American Residential Caucus

September 7, 2007
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
FALL FEST
Location: North Lawn

Campus-wide festival, celebrating back-to-school and highlighting student organizations.

Sponsored By: University Activities Board

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Game Night
Location: Paul Laurence Dunbar Library

Free computer games, game shows, and board games. Open to all WSU students and light refreshments will be provided.

Sponsored By: University Libraries, CaTS, Residence Services

7:00 PM
Women's Volleyball vs. Citadel
Location: McLin Gym

9:00 PM
Drive-In Movie
Location: Under the Water Tower

UAB is showing a feature film on a big screen.

Sponsored By: University Activities Board

September 8, 2007
12:00 PM
Women's Volleyball vs. Liberty
Location: McLin Gym

7:00 PM
Women's Volleyball vs. University of South Florida
Location: McLin Gym

September 10, 2007
5:30 PM
Chris Gardner: Pursuit of Happiness
Location: Apollo Room

Click here for Chris Gardner's BIO.

"For more information on this Speaker/Performer please visit www.apbspeakers.com".


For more information about Welcome Week, please email
Tonya Mathis, Associate Director.


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