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& Follow on Twitter: UAHWOW Like on Facebook: Week of Welcome at UAHuntsville
E M O C L E W WEEK OF WOW is a campus-wide set of programs and activities intended to welcome new and returning students back to campus. WOW is packed with social, educational, and informational programs 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 for admission.. You will find the calendar of WOW events listed in this brochure along with a brief description, the location, and time of each program. Please note that some events are scheduled for outdoor locations. If the weather does not cooperate, we will make every effort to relocate to an indoor location. Please check the website (wow.uah.edu) for any event updates or cancellations. WOW Tradition Events Some events we will be hosting WOW prize raffles. For every tradition event you attend, you can enter your name into a drawing for a chance at great prizes. Be sure to look for the WOW raffle table at tradition events so you can register for a chance to win! SCAN ME :
WOW Prizes:
Free Tuition for One Semester* 1 Full First-Year Meal Plan $250 Barnes and Noble Book Scholarship 5 Early Class Registration Codes Several B&N Bookstore Gift cards $250 in Infinity College Bookstore Gift Certificates *15 Credit Hours, In-State Tuition
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WOW Schedule of Events F r i day
AUGUST 17, 2012
University Housing Move-In Campus Wide 9:00 AM
All residence halls will open for you to move into your new home away from home. We will have faculty, staff and current students on hand to help you get settled in!
Where’s UAH WALDO Campus Wide 9:00 AM Sponsored By: Cru
Keep an eye out for UAH Waldo! If you find him be sure to take a picture with him and post it on the UAH Waldo’s Facebook Page for a chance to win an iPad!
Taste of Huntsville University Center Exhibit Hall 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sponsored By: Division of Student Affairs
Check out many of the great food vendors in Huntsville, get information from cell phone providers, banks and other local merchants. There will be lots of great giveaways and prizes! Students, parents and families are welcome at the Taste of Huntsville.
Casino Night University Center Lobby and Exhibit Hall 8:00 PM Sponsored By: ACE
The chips are free and everyone’s a winner! For one night only, try your hand at UAHuntsville’s campus casino. Students can spend the night playing black jack, poker, craps, and spinning the roulette wheel.
Capture the Flag Outside the Nursing Building 11:00 PM Sponsored By: CRU
Join CRU for a massive game of capture the flag! Two teams will compete to infiltrate the enemies territory, capture their flag, and return it to their territory. pag e
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F r i day
AUGUST 17, 2012
S U N DAY
AUGUST 19, 2012
Midnight Movie
Sunday Services
BCM Building – 450 Sparkman Drive 11:59 PM Sponsored By: Baptist Campus Ministries
University Center Parking Lot 9:45 AM Sponsored by: Baptist Campus Ministries
The BCM will host a movie night that is free and open to all UAHuntsville students! Snacks and popcorn will be provided.
SAT U R DAY AUGUST 18, 2012 PlayFair Spragins Hall 11:30 AM Sponsored By: Office of Student Activities
PLAYFAIR is totally unlike anything else you have ever experienced. It’s entertainment! It’s fun! It’s the perfect way to make new campus friendships! PLAYFAIR is a powerful program for campus unity and school spirit. This event is a must do! Lunch will be provided.
Ultimate Frisbee & Cook-Out Outside of the University Center 12:00 PM Sponsored By: CRU
Join us for a game of ultimate frisbee and free food!
Housing HangOut Charger Village Courtyard 6:00 PM Sponsored By: University Housing
Baptist Campus Ministries will be taking students to various local churches in town where current UAHuntsville students regularly attend.
Education for All Engineering building room 248 4:00 PM Sponsored by: School of Graduate Studies
Join us in assembling school kits that will be distributed around the world, enabling learning for students of all ages!
Block Party Greek row 5:00 PM Sponsored by: Fraternity and sorority Life Office
Block Party on Greek Row including music, food, and outdoor games. Open to everyone on campus. Come out and enjoy the fun!
Target Takeover Super Target on university Drive 10:30 PM - 12:30 AM Sponsored by: Office of student activities
You’ll want to “bulls-eye” this event for sure! Music. Refreshments. Coupons. Giveaways. The Target Takeover Shopping Event has all the stuff you’ll need to get the year started right! Just show up at the UC and we’ll get you there and back.
Join UAHuntsville’s Housing Staff and fellow students for food and yard games!! Also, bring a piece of clothing to tie-dye! Dye will be provided.
Foam Party greek row 9:00 PM Sponsored By: ACE
The best way to beat the summer heat! Join us for music, dancing, and of course, lots of foam!
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AUGUST 20, 2012
Charger Hospital Tour Wilson hall 3rd floor - nursing lab 9:00 AM Sponsored By: college nursing
Come meet our patients at Charger Hospital! Our mannequins breathe and respond just like us. You will even get to see the birth of a baby!
The office of student life open house University center room 106 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Sponsored By: Student Life Office
Stop by the Office of Student Life and learn about the variety of ways to become engaged on campus!
Liberal arts open house Morton hall lobby 10:00 AM Sponsored By: college of liberal arts
Come by the College of Liberal Arts for refreshments and learn more about our programs, organizations, and opportunities.
Student affairs open house University center Room 114 11:00 AM Sponsored By: Division of Student Affairs
Come hang out with Dean of Students and staff in the Division of Student Affairs. Free food, fun, and door prizes!
Commuter student mixer University center exhibit hall A 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Sponsored By: WOW Committee
Meet and mingle with other commuter students who will be driving to campus every day. Enjoy light refreshments and learn helpful tips on how to be a successful commuter student.
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AUGUST 20, 2012
Non-traditional Women’s Network meet & Greet Luncheon University center exhibit hall 12:00 PM Sponsored By: student affairs & woman’s studies
Join us for the NTWN mixer where you will have the opportunity to meet and network with other non-traditional women students at UAHuntsville.
COS mic beginning bash Shelby Center room 107 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Sponsored By: college of science
Meet and mingle with the College of Science faculty as they show their favorite “Big Bang Theory” episodes, and then, they’ll blow something up!
Student research opportunities Von Braun Research Hall Lobby 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Sponsored By: college of liberal arts
Take your education to the next level! Get involved in hands-on research at UAHuntsville. Come check out some of the cool research projects that will be on display, and meet current UAHuntsville students who are involved in research on campus.
Super charger: sports on the quad University center quad 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Sponsored By: charger recreation
Enjoy some friendly competition on the UC Quad and find out how to register for intramural & club sports! Prizes awarded to the top competitors.
Engineering 360° Outside of the Engineering Building/Pond 2:00 PM Sponsored By: college of engineering
Students will meet the faculty and student groups of the College of Engineering and see that engineering learning takes place inside and outside the classroom.
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Mon day
AUGUST 20, 2012
Minority mentor/mentee roll call University center slab 2:00 PM Sponsored By: undergraduate minority mentoring program Calling all mentees: Come meet your new mentor, guide, and trusty ole friend! This event will be filled with icebreakers and fun.
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AUGUST 20, 2012
More Than Letters – The NPHC Experience University center slab 5:30 PM Sponsored By: UAH N P H C
Join UAHuntsville’s NPHC for a night of strolls, information, and free food!
College of business open house
Don’t Lose It! Counseling’s here for you!
Business building atrium 2:00 PM Sponsored By: college of business dean’s office
Madison hall room 136 5:30 PM Sponsored By: Counseling center
Honors Program Open House
Veteran’s Meet Up
Frank Franz Residence Hall MPR 3:00 PM Sponsored By: University Honors Program
University center Gameroom 6:30 PM Sponsored By: uah veterans network
Join us for light refreshments, prizes and giveaways in the atrium! Departments will be open and we will have greeters to welcome all visitors.
Join the Honors Program as we kick off another great year! This will be your introduction to the program, your Honors Lounge, and your Honors mentor, as well as food, door prizes and fun!
International Student Mixer University Center Exhibit Hall A 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Sponsored By: wow committee
Meet and mingle with other international students and enjoy some light refreshments!
Make the Most of Your T IME University Center Gameroom 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Sponsored By: Student Success Center & Housing
Start the semester off right by creating a time management plan that will help you maximize your days and keep you on track for success!
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Pressures build and it’s helpful to know how to cool off rather than blow up. Come learn what’s available to help de-stress college life.
Do you know how many veterans are on UAHuntsville’s campus? Here’s an opportunity to meet fellow veterans and develop connections that can help throughout your academic career.
panhellenic recruitment – information night University center exhibit hall a 7:30 PM Sponsored By: College Panhellenic Council Panhellenic Information Night is an evening for asking questions you may have before sorority recruitment starts. We will discuss what to wear, what to expect on each night of recruitment, and you will meet your Gamma Chi counselors. Note: Female students only.
Charger feud University center exhibit hall 8:30 PM Sponsored By: blue crew
Welcome to Charger Feud where you and the UAHuntsville athletes compete to win. Get to know your athletes while winning prizes and enjoying free food.
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AUGUST 21, 2012
SUPER CHARGER: Sports in the laboratory college of business computer lab room 207 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Sponsored By: Charger Recreation
Enjoy classic sport movie clips, get help with online intramural & club sports registration, and find out how to get a job with Charger Recreation!
GroundBreaking Celebration
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AUGUST 21, 2012
sye kick-off University center exhibit hall 2:00 PM Sponsored By: student affairs, university housing, & student success center
Are you a second year student? Then you can’t miss the kick-off event for the SYE program. Come mingle with other second-year students, learn more about majors and programs on campus, and WIN PRIZES!
student center construction site 1:00 PM
Out-of-state student Social
Get a life! Getting Involved with Student Life
This is a celebration for our students hailing from North, South, East or West of Alabama. Come meet other students who now call Huntsville home.
Join us as we kick off the construction of the new student center in style. Look for the balloons!
University center Game room 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Sponsored BY: Student life office
If you are interested in being more involved on campus, you do not want to miss this event! Hear from current student leaders about their experiences being WOW leaders, serving on the Homecoming and Family Weekend Planning Committees, and being involved in UAHuntsville’s Leadership Programs
Minority Student Mixer University Center Exhibit Hall A 2:00 PM Sponsored By: undergraduate minority mentoring program Come join the minority community and celebrate the beginning of the Fall 2012 semester. Meet new people and reconnect with old friends. Free food and fun for everyone!
Slip-n-slide Kickball Outside the university Center 2:00 PM Sponsored By: CRU
Slide to base on a high slip-n-slide! Sprinklers and soap will send you blazing to beat the tag.
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University center exhibit hall A 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Sponsored By: WOW Committee
Residence Hall Floor Meetings All residence halls 4:30 PM Sponsored By: university housing
Commuter student convocation meet up University center lobby 6:00 PM Sponsored By: WOW Committee
All new commuter students meet prior to University Convocation to receive a free t-shirt and line-up for the convocation procession. This is a must-do event for all commuting students.
University convocation Field by Roberts Hall 6:30 PM Sponsored By: president’s office
The official academic welcome to campus. Convocation is rich in tradition and a must-attend for all new students. Join your residence hall floor if you live on campus or come to the University Center if you are a commuting student to head over to the event with other commuting students.
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President’s picnic
Muffin, juice, and coffee handout
university Center Slab 7:30 PM Sponsored By: president’s office
morton Hall & Shelby Center 8:00 AM Sponsored By: baptist campus ministries
Food! Fun! Festivities! Don’t miss the President’s Picnic right after convocation. Great food, live music, prizes, and a chance to mingle with your friends and faculty members. Bring your charger ID card.
Celebration BCM Building (450 Sparkman Drive) 8:30 PM Sponsored BY: Baptist campus ministries
An opportunity for students to come together for Christian worship.
w e d n e s day AUGUST 22, 2012 welcome tents campus-Wide 8:00 AM Sponsored By: staff senate, UAHuntsville Alumni Association board of directors, & WOW COMMITTEE
No need to worry about not being able to find your way to class. Stop by one of the various welcome tents located around campus and meet faculty, staff, and students.
free food and drinks with R.U.F. Outside of the university center 8:00 AM Sponsored BY: reformed university fellowship
To kick off the semester, R.U.F. will be handing out free food and drinks all day to students on the first day of class! Donuts in the morning and watermelon in the afternoon.
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BCM will be handing out free muffins, juice and coffee on the first day of class.
Charger Basketball lunch University center charger Café 11:00 AM Sponsored By: Athletics
Join the members of the men’s and women’s basketball team for lunch in the Charger Café. Show your Charger spirit by wearing UAHuntsville apparel!
Snow cones with the K's Outside of the university Center 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Sponsored By: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Come meet the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and grab an icy treat to beat the heat!
College of business Hot Dog Roast Outside of the business administration Building 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Sponsored By: College of business
Start off the first day of the fall semester with free lunch! Learn more about the College of Business student organizations and also meet the business faculty members.
Beer Goggles Outside of the university Center 11:30 AM Sponsored By: Charger Choices
This event is one you won’t want to miss! We will have beer goggles for students to try on and participate in several activities. So come get your goggles on and see what it is like to try to complete tasks while you’re “intoxicated”. Campus Police will also be giving sobriety tests.
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W e d n e s day AUGUST 22, 2012
T h u rs day AUGUST 23, 2012
Beat the freshman 15 Make healthy food choices
Charger Hockey Team Lunch
University Center Exhibit Hall A 11:30 AM SponsoreD By: Student health Center
University Center Charger Café 11:00 AM Sponsored By: Athletics
A registered dietician will provide information about how to make healthy food decisions by exploring popular on campus food choices and their nutritional value. Lunch will be provided to participants.
Orange Awareness Ribbon Month Information Table University Center Lobby 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Sponsored BY: the office of multicultural Affairs
Stop by our table to pick up your orange ribbon to pledge to respect others, in all their diversity of belief, culture and language, and to do your part in promoting a culture of peace and dialogue among all civilizations on the UAHuntsville campus.
College of business Hot Dog roast Outside of the business administration Building 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Sponsored By: College of business
End the first day of the fall semester with a free meal! Learn more about the College of Business student organizations and also meet the business faculty members.
Laugh your ace off with k-von University Center exhibit hall 9:00 PM SponsoreD By: ACE
As the star of MTV’s hit show “Disaster Date” K-von’s humor has made an international impact. This hilarious hidden-camera show displays his many talents as each of his characters prove funnier and more outrageous than the last. Additionally, after a two-year standup comedy tour and an appearance on SHOWTIME, K-von is ready to unleash even more of his ‘Hip Pop Culture’ brand of comedy at UAHuntsville.
Come show your Charger Spirit and join the hockey team for lunch in the Charger Café. Meet the players and get excited about Charger Hockey!
Ask a UAH Vegan Outside of the university center 11:00 AM Sponsored by: UAH Green club & UAH vegans
UAH Vegans is a new student organization on campus. Stop by our table at the University Center to meet our current members and ask us anything you want to know.
Free Lunch with BCM BCM Building (450 Sparkman Drive) 12:00 PM Sponsored by: Baptist Campus ministries Join BCM for a free lunch.
Don’t Be a Junkie Outside the university center 12:00 PM Sponsored by: UAH Green Club
Nearly 75% of solid waste can be recycled! Not everything is junk or trash! Go green by learning what is recyclable at UAHuntsville.
First in your Family
(first Generation students)
University center Exhibit Hall A 2:00 PM Sponsored by: Undergraduate minority mentoring program office
Are you the first in your family to attend college? Join us for a discussion about what it takes to thrive in college once you are here.
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T h u rs day AUGUST 23, 2012 Cookout in the courtyard & Alumni Association annual meeting Charger Village Courtyard 5:00 PM Sponsored by: UAHuntsville alumni Association
The alumni wish to welcome you back to campus with a cookout in the Charger Village courtyard. Join us for free food, games, and fun!
Transfer Student Social University Center Exhibit Hall A 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sponsored By: WOW Committee
Open to all students who previously attended another college and recently transferred to UAHuntsville. Meet other students and learn about all of the exciting things UAHuntsville has to offer.
Charger Success Movie Night University center exhibit hall 7:00 PM Sponsored By: First year experience program
Join the FYE instructors and other students as we watch a highly acclaimed and inspirational film that will tie into your UAHuntsville experience and be a part of your FYE course.
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AUGUST 24, 2012
Charger Women's soccer & volleyball Team Lunch University Center Charger Café 11:00 AM Sponsored By: Athletics
Come show your Charger spirit and join the women’s soccer team and volleyball team for lunch in the Charger Café. Show your Charger spirit by wearing UAHuntsville apparel!
Lunch with your Representatives University center Slab 12:00 PM Sponsored by: Student Government Association
Join the 2012 - 2013 Student Government Association President, Vice President, Executive Board, and Senate for lunch and put a face to the students who are representing you!
HPE one Mile Fun Run/Walk University Fitness Center 12:30 PM Sponsored by: Health & Physical education department Join the HPE Department for a one mile fun run/walk! We’ll start at the Fitness Center and travel around the baseball complex.
Triathlon Pool Party
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AUGUST 24, 2012
HIGH 5 Friday Campus Wide 11:00 AM Sponsored By: Division of Student Affairs
End your week wearing Charger Blue and celebrate High 5 Friday. Be on the lookout every Friday as the High 5 Friday crew makes their way around campus giving high fives and fun prizes to anyone showing their Charger pride!
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University Fitness Center 5:30 PM Sponsored by: Health & Physical education department
The UAH Triathlon/Multisport Team invites you to their first annual Pool Party including a fun relay event. Don’t forget to bring your swim gear!
BCM Game Night BCM Building (450 Sparkman Drive) 7:00 PM Sponsored by: Baptist campus ministries
Join BCM for their game night, including: XBOX, PS3, Wii, Kinect, board games, pool, ping-pong, air hockey and much more! Pizza and snacks will be provided.
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BONK!
Cook-out with iie
University center exhibit hall 8;00 PM Sponsored by: ace
Charger Village Courtyard 12:30 PM Sponsored By: institute of industrial engineers
Manhunt - UAH Style
Calling all Graduate students
Part general knowledge, part physical mayhem, all interactive comedy! Whether you’re a contestant on stage or an audience member, you’ll participate and laugh like never before!
Outside of the nursing building 11:00 PM Sponsored By: CRU
Your heart will race as you hide from the hunter! Join us for a massive campus-wide version of hide and seek. Dark clothing is recommended.
S at u r day AUGUST 25, 2012 Helping hands for Huntsville
Reach out to your community and volunteer with your fellow UAHuntsville members for a morning of service. Meet in the UC parking lot and we will shuttle you around the Huntsville community. Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/uah-helpinghands.
Helping hands luncheon
You’ve worked hard, now enjoy a great lunch to celebrate your giving back to the community. Food! Fun! Music! Free lunch provided to participants at the end of service.
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Shelby Center 301 6:30 PM Sponsored by: School of graduate studies & Minority Graduate student organization Meet up with other graduate students for a free dinner prior to Charger Spirit Night.
Charger spirit night featuring Kip Moore Spragins Hall 7:30 PM Sponsored by: office of student activiites
Send your summer out in style with rising country artist, Kip Moore. Hot off the CMA Summer Music Festival, you won’t want to miss this concert with songs like “Up All Night”, “Crazy One More Time” and of course his #1 hit “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck”.
university center Parking lot & lobby 8:00 AM Sponsored By: Division of Student Affairs
University Center slab 12:30 PM Sponsored By: Division of Student Affairs
Join us for free food, music and fun! Meet great people and make great connections!
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First 6 Weeks Events F r i e n s h i p C o n n ect io n P u r p o s e
The First 6 Weeks program is intended to assist students in making a successful transition into college life. These programs are focused on making connections, finding your purpose, and developing frienships. Join the FUN!
Monday, August 27th
friday, september 21st whose line is it anyways sandella’s sounds @ 9:00 PM
Tuesday, september 25th finding a balance @ 7:30 PM - Charger Village MPR
wednesday, september 26th keep calm & study on @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM - madison hall lobby
thursday, september 27th let’s talk about “it” @ 6:00 pm - uc exhibit hall
friday, september 28th super charger: sports on the quad @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM - uc quad
saturday, september 29th
sweet meet and greet with pass leaders @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Madison Hall Lobby
international festival @ 10:00 am - university center
Tuesday, August 28th Safe Campus with UAHPD @ 7:30 PM - Frank franz MPR
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friday, August 31st college color days - all day
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roomate gameshow @ 7:30 PM - Charger Village gameroom
wednesday, september 5th what is chargerpath? @ 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM - madison hall 200
Thursday, september 6th mocktail: finding buss without the booze @ 6:00 PM - UC exhibit hall
tuesday, september 11th smart money management @ 7:30 pM - frank franz mPr
monday, september 17th lunch w/ your professor (pre-registration required) @ 11:30 AM - charger cafe
wednesday, August 29th IFC Recruitment orientation University Center 126 @ 7:00 PM
Thursday, August 30th ifc Cookout and house tours Greek row @ 5:30 PM
wednesday, september 12th career fair @ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
friday, september 21st - Sunday , september 23 rd white water rafting
monday, october 8th - Sunday , october 13 th homecoming
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We know you’ll have a great time attending and participating in all of the 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_affairs to explore the many opportunities awaiting you as you begin your college experience.
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want to know what’s happening on campus? visit uah.edu/studentevents for our online student events calender. don’t forget to check your uahuntsville email address every monday for the charger student news, your weekly student newsletter about important happenings and information from around campus!
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to all Committee members and contributing groups who have helped make this week a success!
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, Empower 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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