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WeeK OF WeLcOme UAHuntsville’s Week of Welcome (WOW) is a campus-wide set of programs and activities intended to welcome new and returning students to campus. Spring WOW is packed with athletic, social, and educational events that will allow you an opportunity to interact with other UAHuntsville students, faculty, and staff. It is a great way to make new connections, find your way around campus, and get free stuff! WOW Events are open to ALL new and returning UAHuntsville students! Bring your Charger ID Card to all WOW events. You will find the Spring WOW schedule listed in this brochure along with the event’s brief description, location, and time. Please note that some events are scheduled outdoors, and if weather does not cooperate that day, we will make every effort to relocate the event to an indoor location. Please check out the website, Facebook, and Twitter for updates throughout the week.
WOW Tradition Events Some events in the Spring WOW brochure are noted with a small icon ( ). This icon indicates our tradition events that guarantee you’ll not only have a great time, but by arriving early, you will increase your chance of receiving a Spring WOW t-shirt.
Prizes & Give-Aways: T-Shirts, Erasers, Highlighters, Dining Dollars, Gift Cards
COLOR CODE: Athletic Events Student organization events College/Department/office events Tradition events
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JA N U A R Y 7 T H M O N DA Y
Welcome Tables
Campus-Wide 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sponsored By: WOW Committee Welcome back, Chargers! Stop by one of the welcome tables located across campus in the lobby of various buildings to meet faculty, staff, alumni, and students.
Senator Seek & Find Campus-Wide 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sponsored By: SGA
Take pictures with as many SGA senators you can find on campus today. Upload them to SGA’s Facebook page. Each picture with a different senator counts as one entry for a grand prize drawing.
Student Expos and Bake Sales Morton Hall Lobby 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sponsored By: College of Liberal Arts
Stop by the College of Liberal Arts for popcorn and baked goods while learning about the college and student organizations. They will be there all week!
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Student Affairs Open House
University Center 114 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Office of the Dean of Students Stop by the Dean of Students’ Office for free food and fun while learning about the many resources and services available through Student Affairs.
“What’s in a Name?”
University Center Lobby 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Office of Student Activities Sometimes recognized as Oriental or Chinese Calligraphy, artists will take your first name and turn it into a unique piece of artwork for you to have.
Pop Into Spring Popcorn Party
Business Administration Building Lobby 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sponsored By: College of Business Administration Join us as we pop into spring with our popcorn social! Free popcorn will be available all afternoon.
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JA N U ARY 7TH CONTINUED Student Government Association Open House University Center 200 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sponsored By: SGA
Stop by the SGA office and meet your 2012-2013 President, Vice President, Senate, and Executive members!
New Graduate Student Orientation University Center Game Room 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Graduate Studies
An information fair for new graduate students with representatives from departments across campus. Come learn about campus resources, enjoy free food, and enter a raffle to win a UAH hoodie!
BCS Championship Game Party University Center Exhibit Hall B & C 7:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Charger Recreation The BCS National Championship Game is the Super Bowl of college football. Join Charger Recreation to watch defending National Champions, the Alabama Crimson T i d e , t a k e o n N o t r e D a m e ’s Fighting Irish.
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Donuts with Delta Zeta Shelby Center Lobby 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Sponsored By: Delta Zeta
Meet the sisters of the Delta Zeta Sorority while they hand out Krispy Kreme Donuts to students in the Shelby Center Lobby
Lunch & Learn – Everyday Safety University Center Basement Game Room 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Sponsored By: UAH Police Department
Want to learn more about crime on campus and how to protect yourself? Bring your lunch (we’ll provide the drinks) and spend a few minutes as UAH Police Department presents, “Everyday Safety”, a short video presentation produced by 360 Degrees Stay Safe. Conversation to follow.
Energize with Engineering
Engineering Building Lobby 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sponsored By: College of Engineering Get ready for the spring semester with the College of Engineering! Join faculty, staff and fellow engineering students for refreshments before and after your classes.
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Trash the Carrot and Break the Stick Madison Hall Lobby 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Student Success Center
Join the SSC director for a viewing and discussion of Daniel Pink’s TED Talk, “The Puzzle of Motivation.” Discover ways to unleash the power of your own motivation.
Tasty Tuesday
University Center Entrance 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sponsored By: ACE Get your grub on! Join ACE for a little pick me up in between your classes.
Welcome Back With Cocoa & Donuts Shelby Center 301 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sponsored By: College of Science
Come up and enjoy the view! We will have homemade hot cocoa, tea, and coffee, and your favorite donuts (Dunkin Donuts vs. Krispy Kream).
The VetNet: Serving Those Who Have Served University Center Exhibit Hall A 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Veteran’s Network and Admissions Student Veterans are invited to join us as we eat, drink, network, & muster. Learn about the services available to veterans, while enjoying free pizza!
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Don’t Forget The Lyrics
Exhibit Hall B 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sponsored By: Anointed Voices Choir As in the popular television version, “You don’t have to sing it well; you just have to sing it right.” Test your music knowledge of the latest gospel, inspirational, and more fun and exciting music!
Game Night: No Man’s LAN
Salmon Library Room 111 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Student Run eSports Join Student Run eSports for the first Game Night of the semester. Bring your computers, consoles, and controllers and let the games begin!
Committee Planning 101: Tips to Avoid Thesis Dissertation Mishaps
Shelby Center Room 150 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ponsored By: Minority Graduate Student Association All UAHuntsville graduate students are invited to attend our special event specifically targeted towards first and second year graduate students interested in successfully planning and holding committee meetings. Please RSVP, no later than January 4, 2013, through email: mgsa@uah.edu.
Dive-In Movie
University Fitness Center Indoor Pool 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sponsored By: University Housing
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Come float around the UFC indoor pool and watch a movie with fellow UAHuntsville students to kick off the spring semester.
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Commuter Coffee Break Parking Garage 1st Floor 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. sponsored by: WOW Committee
Stop by for a “brake” at the parking garage! We’ll have coffee and doughnuts for you to enjoy on your way to and from class.
Is Your Perspective Showing?
University Center Lobby 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Office of Multicultural affairs Pick-up an awareness ribbon to promote respect acceptance and appreciation in celebration of our rich diversity in the UAHuntsville community. Continue to wear your ribbon throughout the month and join OMA on January 17, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. in the UC Exhibit Hall for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Program, “Transpire the Dream: Reflecting On Our Past, Challenging Our Status Quo, And Empowering Our Community To Take Action” featuring the Aeolians Concert Choir of Oakwood University.
Student Organization Fair
University Center Lobby 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Office of Student Activities Take a peek at the many registered student organizations on campus you can become involved with. Greek to Academic; Political to Honorary; Leadership to Special Interest . . . at UAHuntsville, there’s something for everyone!
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Charger Recreation Registration Library Computer Lab 207 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Charger Recreation
Why not enjoy classic sports movie clips while registering online for basketball, volleyball, dodge ball, racquetball, & soccer? Recreation staff will be available to answer any questions you may have or assist in the registration process.
Laugh Your Ace Off: Comedian Dillon Garcia University Center Exhibit Hall 9:00 p.m. Sponsored By: ACE Dillon Garcia will have you laughing all night long. As the youngest comedian to appear on Comedy Central, Garcia molds his comedic style and polishes his gift of improv through personal life lessons with a satirical and sarcastic twist.
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Transfer Student Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate and Doughnuts University Center Slab 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sponsored By: WOW Committee
Have you transferred to UAHuntsville from another college or university and looking to meet other students like you? Come join us on the slab for HOT coffee, tea, hot chocolate and doughnuts around a fire on the slab to start your day!
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repeat! University Center Lobby 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Green Club
Learn about recycling on campus and other exciting Green Club events for the semester! Learn easy ways to protect the environment. Go Green!
Ask a Vegetarian
University Center Lobby 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Vegetarian Association Interested in what a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle is like? Curious where we get our protein? Stop by and ask a vegetarian!
Minority Student Mixer
University Center Exhibit Hall A 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Minority Mentoring Program
Enjoy fellowship and refreshments with new and returning minority students, faculty, and staff.
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OMG! Photo Booth
Spragins Hall Lobby 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Blue Crew OMG Booth is a twist on the photo booth designed for individuals with personalities too big for a box. Stop by before tip-off of the women’s basketball game for an experience like you’ve never had before (and walk away with some really neat pictures)!
UAH Basketball vs. Christian Brothers Spragins Hall 5:30 pm to 9:00 p.m. Sponsored By: UAH Athletics
Come support the men’s and women’s basketball team as they take on Christian Brothers. Women’s Game @ 5:30 p.m. Men’s Game @ 7:30 p.m.
Global Peers for Success Spring Kick-Off
University Center Game Room 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Global Peers for Success Interested in engaging in global dialogues and learning about different cultures? Come to the GPS kick-off! Sign up online at: tinyurl.com/uah-gps-sign-up
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High 5 Friday
Campus Wide 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Student Affairs Kick-off the spring semester by supporting UAHuntsville. Wear your Charger Blue, and when you see the High 5 Friday crew, give a BIG high five and you’ll get free Charger swag.
Charger Pride: The Blue on You
University Center Lobby 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Office of Student Activities It’s High 5 Friday AND there’s a hockey game tonight, too, so . . . why not have one of our artists create a unique design that shows your Charger Pride!
Winter Wellness with HPE
University Fitness Center 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Exercise Science Club & HPE Join us for a brisk walk outside and then for ping pong in the gym. Learn about the Exercise Science Club and the Just Move It fitness competition.
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Warm Up With AOII
Southeast Housing Room 704A 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Alpha Omicron Pi Warm up with the sisters of Alpha Omicron Pi and enjoy homemade hot chocolate and cookies!
UAH Hockey vs. University of Oklahoma Huntsville Municipal Ice Complex 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sponsored By: UAH Athletics
Bundle up and head to the Ice Complex to cheer on the Chargers as they return to the ice and take on The University of Oklahoma.
Sandella’s Sounds
Sandella’s in the University Center 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Student Affairs What could be better on a cold winter night than a warm drink and live music? Sandella’s Sounds kicks off the spring season featuring acoustic and intimate performances by fellow UAHuntsville students.
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Volunteer Opportunities Fair Shelby Center Lobby 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Sponsored By: Civic Engagement
Are you looking for volunteer opportunities? Come learn about resources and centers throughout Huntsville at this event. Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community, to network, and to build your resume!
UAH Hockey vs. University of Oklahoma Von Braun Civic Center 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sponsored By: UAH Athletics
Charger Hockey returns to the ice as the team faces off against The University of Oklahoma. Bundle up and head to the VBC for the last home game of the 2012-2013 season.
Basketball Tailgate Outside Spragin’s Hall 4:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m. Sponsored By: IFC
Join IFC to tailgate before the basketball game. There will be food, music, and games. Spend the evening with other fans and get ready to cheer on the Chargers as they take on Delta State.
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UAH Basketball vs. Delta State Spragins Hall 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sponsored By: UAH Athletics
Come support the men’s and women’s basketball team as they take on Delta State. Women’s Game @ 5:30 p.m. Men’s Game @ 7:30 p.m.
Glow Laser Tag
University Center Exhibit Hall 8:00 p.m. Sponsored By: ACE After the basketball game, head over to a futuristic glow-in-the-dark playground, complete with energizing music, a glow in the dark paint station, and an unforgettable visual experience!
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thank you TO A L L C O M M I T T E E M E M B E R S A N D C O N T R I BU T I N G G R O U P S W H O H AV E H E L P E D M A K E T H I S W E E K A S U C C E S S !
Alexander “Smiles� Davis, Student Government Association Brian Massey, Athletics Carolyn Sanders, First Year Experience Jaime Superczynski, Fraternity and Sorority Life Juanita Owen, Residence Life Justin Neal, Impact and Sigma Nu Kacey Schaum, Student Life Kimberly Crutcher-Williams, Multicultural Affairs Liz Russell, Residence Life Marshall Sommers, Impact and Sigma Nu Mike Logan, Charger Recreation Nikki Goode, Student Activities Paul Patterson, Grounds Regina Young Hyatt, Dean of Students Rosemary Robinson, Undergraduate Minority Mentoring Program Trey Hendrick, Student Life
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WOW LEADERS
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Kristen Vance
Ryan Longchamps
Ayesha Iqbal
Rachel Bray
Megan Heekin
Caroline Butler
Brian Roy
Marquis McLeod
Tanvi Singh
Marshall Sommers
WeeK OF WeLcOme We know you’ll have a great time attending and participating in all of the Spring WOW Events. We want you to get involved and make your mark at UAHuntsville! Stop by the Student Life Office (University Center Room 106) or visit us online at uah.edu/student-life/ to explore the many opportunities awaiting you as you embark on your college journey.
Want to know what’s happening on campus? Visit uah.edu/studentevents for our online student events calendar. Don’t forget to check your UAHuntsville email EVERY MONDAY for the Charger Student News, your weekly student newsletter about important events and information from around campus!
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