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weEK OF Welcome 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 UAH students, faculty and staff. It is a great way to make new connections, find your way around campus, and get free stuff!
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WOW events are open to all new and returning UAH students! Bring your Charger ID card to all WOW events for admission. You will find the schedule of WOW events listed in this brochure along with
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WOW Tradition Events Some events in the WOW brochure are noted with a small icon( ). At these events we will be hosting WOW prizes. 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 table at tradition events so you can register for a chance to win. Major prizes will be drawn at the Charger Spirit Night event on Saturday, August 24, 2013.
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WOW Prizes Free Tuition for One Semester* 1 Full First-Year Meal Plan 5 Early Class Registration Codes Several B&N Bookstore Giftcards Several Infinity College Bookstore Gift Certificates *15 Credit Hours, In-State Tuition
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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.
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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 our website (wow.UAH.EDU) and social media for any event updates or cancellations.
Campus-Wide • 9:00 a.m.
Campus-Wide until August 23rd at noon Sponsored By: i.t.solutions Phil wants to help protect you from predators waiting to phish your personal information. Find him on campus and use the QR codes to answer his questions. The more you answer before noon on Friday, August 23rd, the better your chances of winning a prize!
Chi Dye University Center Slab • 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Delta Chi Come meet the men of the Delta Chi fraternity and join them as they tie dye!
Welcome Concert Morton Hall Front Steps • 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sponsored By: College of Liberal Arts Take a break from moving in and stop by Morton Hall for a free concert and giveaways!
Taste of Huntsville University Center Exhibit Hall • 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Division of Student Affairs Check out many of the great food vendors in Huntsville, and 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.
Grill-Out BCM Building, 450 Sparkman Drive • 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sponsored By: Baptist Campus Ministries Come to the Baptist Student Center to celebrate the beginning of classes with free hot dogs and hamburgers.
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PlayFair University Center Exhibit Hall • 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Office of Student Activities
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Back to School Cook-Out Alpha Tau Omega House • 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Alpha Tau Omega Come meet the men of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and enjoy free food before the classes begin!
PLAYFAIR is unlike anything else you have EVER experienced. It's entertainment! It's interactive! It's FUN! It’s a great way to reconnect with your Orientation Leaders! It's the perfect way to develop new friendships! PlayFair is a powerful program for campus unity and school spirit. This event is a MUST during WOW! Participants receive a FREE lunch afterwards.
Ultimate Frisbee Cook-out University Center Lawn • 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sponsored By: CRU
Casino Night
Join CRU for food, fun, and ultimate frisbee!
University Center Lobby and Exhibit Hall • 8 p.m. Sponsored By: ACE
Residence Hall Community Meetings
The chips are free and everyone's a winner! For one night only, try your hand at UAH's campus casino. Students can spend the night playing black jack, poker, craps, and spinning the roulette wheel.
Capture the Flag University Center UAH Sign • 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Sponsored By: CRU Join CRU for a massive game of capture the flag! Be sure to wear dark clothing and shoes.
Midnight Movie BCM Building, 450 Sparkman Drive • 11:59 p.m. Sponsored By: Baptist Campus Ministries The BCM will host a movie night that is free and open to all UAH students! Snacks and popcorn will be provided.
All Residence Halls • 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sponsored By: University Housing These required meetings will help you connect with your fellow residence hall community members and provide you with essential information about living the suite life!
Charger Luau Charger Village Lawn • 6:00 p.m. Sponsored By: University Housing Join the UAH Housing Staff and fellow students for a cookout and yard games! Open to all UAH students.
Foam Party University Center Lawn • 9:00 p.m. Sponsored By: ACE The best way to beat the summer heat! Join us on the UC lawn for music, dancing, and of course, lots of foam!
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Late Night Ballers
UAH Parking Deck • 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Sponsored By: Baptist Campus Ministries
Volleyball Court at South East Residence Hall • 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Delta Chi
Meet BCM at the parking deck to explore the different churches in the Huntsville area.
Join the men of Delta Chi for a late night game of volleyball.
CRU Goes to Church Outside of Frank Franz • 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sponsored By: CRU Want to go to church, but don't know where to go? Come with us! Each Sunday, CRU will visit a different church until you find a home.
Target Takeover Super Target on University Drive • 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. 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 everything you need to get the year started right! Just show up at the UC and we will get you there and back.
SYE Freeze! Charger Village Courtyard • 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Division of Student Affairs The Second-Year Experience is now campus-wide, meaning more events and opportunities for sophomores to get involved at UAH. Enjoy a refreshing treat from Yogurt Mountain, meet fellow sophomores, and learn what the SYE program has to offer you this year.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18
Greek 101 Chan Auditorium • 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sponsored By: The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life What are Intake, Recruitment, and Rush? Interested in joining a fraternity or sorority, but do not understand the process to join? Want to learn the difference between Interfraternity Council, Pan-Hellenic Council and the College Panhellenic Council? Join us as members from each of the 12 organizations explain the process and dispel myths.
Education for All Engineering Building 258 • 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sponsored By: ECE Department Join us in assembling school kits that will be distributed around the world, enabling learning for students of all ages. Children are welcome.
Block Party Greek Row • 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sponsored By: The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life There’s a Block Party on Greek Row, including a live band, free food, and outdoor games. This event is open to everyone on campus, so come out and enjoy the fun!
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MonDAY, AUGUST 19
College of Liberal Arts Open House
College of Business Scavenger Hunt Open House
Morton Hall Lobby • 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Sponsored By: College of Liberal Arts
Business Building Atrium • 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sponsored By: College of Business Dean’s Office
Stop by the College of Liberal Arts in Morton Hall. We will have coffee, refreshments, and the various departments will be available to discuss questions with new students.
We are giving away prizes with every hint! Come "find" out more about the College of Business.
College of Nursing Open House Wilson Hall Room C304 (3rd Floor) • 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sponsored By: College of 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!
Student Health Services Information Table Outside of the University Center • 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Student Health Center
Shelby Center Lobby • 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sponsored By: College of Science Join the College of Science for our favorite The Big Bang Theory episodes, mysterious snow cones, the geekiest photo booth on campus, and seriously great prizes. Meet our faculty and students, get your nerd on, and have some fun. All incoming College of Science first-year and transfer students are expected to attend, and everyone else would be crazy not to.
First Gen Roundtable
Stop by this table to receive some great information about our services and ways to stay happy and healthy on-campus!
University Center Exhibit Hall A • 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sponsored By: Undergraduate Minority Mentoring Program
Lunch with the Honors Program
Are you the first in your family to attend college? This session will provide information to help you navigate the college maze. Come hear about the various resources and support that is available for you.
Frank Franz Hall 138 • 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Honors Program
SUPER CHARGER: Sports in the Lab
Join the Honors faculty, staff and students for lunch. This is a great way to get to know your peers and professors in the Honors Program!
Library Computer Lab 205 • 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sponsored By: Charger Recreation
Student Research Opportunities
Enjoy classic sport movie clips, get help with online intramural and club sports registration, and receive a gift from Charger Recreation.
Von Braun Research Hall Lobby • 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Office of Vice President for Research Want more to your education than just textbooks, lectures,homework and tests? Come learn about opportunities to get involved in "handson learning" as an undergraduate student researcher! Students doing research with Colleges, Research Centers and Clubs will be here to answer your questions. All majors are welcome!
Engineering 360° Outside of the Engineering Building/Pond • 2:00 p.m. 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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COSmic Beginning Bash
Yard Games with Sigma Nu University Center Volleyball Court and Lawn 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Sigma Nu Come meet the men of the Sigma Nu fraternity and enjoy being outside by playing sandpit volleyball and other outdoor yard games.
Hispanic Student Social University Center Lawn • 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Undergraduate Minority Mentoring Program Come meet other students in the Hispanic community at UAH and get your salsa on!
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MonDay, August 19, continued
Beat the Heat with Delta Chi Campus Greenway • 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Delta Chi Beat the summer heat and cool off with the men of Delta Chi.
Panhellenic Pops Outside of the University Center • 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sponsored By: College Panhellenic Council Interested in joining one of the three Panhellenic sororities on campus? Meet the women of the Panhellenic Council, grab a sweet treat, and receive answers to any questions you may have about the recruitment process.
TuesDAY, AUGUST 20 2nd Annual Co-op Kickoff Kegger Madison Hall Front Lawn • 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Cooperative Education and Career Development Office
BCM Open House
Join us as we kick off the co-op recruiting season by learning about your options while playing Root Beer Pong. T-shirts will be given to the first 100 students!
BCM Building, 450 Sparkman Drive • 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Baptist Campus Ministries
Out-of-State Student Social
Come by and check out the Baptist Student Center and enjoy some snacks while you are here!
Charger Village Game Room • 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sponsored By: WOW Committee
VITALity
This is a celebration for our students hailing from the North, South, East and West to UAH. Come meet other students who now call Huntsville home.
University Center Slab • 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Association of Nursing Students Come join the nursing students for some "healthy" fun while enjoying delicious smoothies and food. Trust us; this will be the time of your life!
BCM Ultimate Frisbee
Minority Student Meet and Greet University Center Slab • 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Undergraduate Minority Mentoring Program
Intramural Field • 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Baptist Campus Ministries
Join the minority community and celebrate the beginning of the fall 2013 semester. Meet new people and reconnect with old friends.
Join us after our Open House for a game of frisbee!
Slip-N-Slide Kickball
Minute to Win It
University Center Lawn • 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sponsored By: CRU
University Center Exhibit Hall • 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sponsored By: Blue Crew In this take on the popular TV game show, students from the audience will compete with UAH athletes in a variety of unusual challenges for a chance to win prizes.
Late Night Capture the Flag University Center Slab • 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Alpha Phi Alpha and Undergraduate Minority Mentoring Program Join the brothers of the Rho Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and UMMP for a late night game of Capture the Flag.
Slide to base on a slip-n-slide! Sprinklers and soap will send you blazing to beat the tag.
International Student Mixer Charger Village Multi-Purpose Room • 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sponsored By: WOW Committee Meet and mingle with other international students and enjoy some light refreshments!
Transfer Student Social Charger Village Game Room • 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sponsored By: WOW Committee Open to all students who previously attended another college and recently transferred to UAH. Meet other students and learn about all of the exciting things our campus has to offer.
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Get Involved! Student Organization Fair
Campus-Wide • 8:00 a.m. Sponsored By: WOW Committee
Charger Village Courtyard • 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sponsored By: Office of Student Activities The Get Involved! Student Org Fair is a great way to check out a variety of organizations on campus, speak with current members to find out about opportunities to get involved, and sign up to receive information about the groups that interest you.
Reach for the Sky Balloon Launch Charger Village Courtyard • 5:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sponsored By: Student Government Association and Space Hardware Club Reach for the sky with your hopes and dreams! We will collect your written future aspirations during the Student Organization Fair and launch them in Space Hardware Club’s giant balloon!
Commuter Student Social and Convocation Meet-Up Charger Village Multi-Purpose Room • 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Sponsored By: WOW Committee Meet and mingle with other commuter students and enjoy a refreshing treat. 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 new commuter students.
University Convocation Campus Greenway • 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 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 commuting students will meet at the Charger Village MPR to attend together.
President’s Picnic Campus Greenway • 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sponsored By: President’s Office Food! Fun! Festivities! Don’t miss the President’s Picnic right after convocation. Great food, live music, prizes, and a chance to mingle with friends, faculty, and staff. Bring your Charger ID card!
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No need to worry about being unable to find your way to class. Stop by one of the various welcome tents located around campus and meet faculty, staff, and students.
Muffin and Juice Hand-Out Shelby Center and Morton Hall • 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sponsored By: Baptist Campus Ministries BCM will be handing out free muffins and juice on the first day of class.
Doughnuts with Delta Zeta Outside of the University Center • 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sponsored By: Delta Zeta Meet the sisters of Delta Zeta while they hand out Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to students on the first day of class.
Jail and Bail University Center Lawn • 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sponsored By: UAH Police Department Faculty, staff, and students will be "jailed" near the University Center and held prisoner until they are "bailed" out by fellow UAH members.
Trolley Rides 2 Class Outside of the University Center • 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sponsored By: CRU Not sure what building to go to? Want to beat the heat? Jump on the CRU Cart and relax! Free trolley rides to class!
CRU Table University Center Lobby • 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sponsored By: CRU Learn about CRU, a group of students who love Jesus. Stop by and get FREE STUFF!
Celebration with BCM UAH Parking Deck Top Floor • 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Baptist Campus Ministries Join BCM for fun, fellowship, live music and worship on the top of the parking deck.
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WednesDay, August 21, continued
T-shirt Trade-In
Student Expos in Morton Hall
University Center Lawn • 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Rain Location: University Center Lobby Sponsored By: T.R.U.E. Chargers Student Alumni Association
Morton Hall Lobby • 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sponsored By: College of Liberal Arts Student groups will be set up during the Week of Welcome in the lobby of Morton Hall to welcome new students and garner participation among returning students.
Rock Your Ribbon University Center Lobby • 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sponsored By: The Office of Multicultural Affairs RAW: Ribbon Awareness Week. Rock a ribbon on your book bags, clothing, or key chain in support of multiculturalism and racial understanding. (Most ribbons collected by April wins prize).
Fatal Vision Display University Center Lawn • 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Charger Choices Come on out and try driving a golf cart while wearing the Fatal Vision (Beer) goggles. See how you fair while walking the line under simulated alcohol impairment. It may surprise you!
College of Business Hot Dog Roast Front of the Business Administration Building 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sponsored By: College of Business Start the first day of the fall semester off with a free lunch! Learn more about the College of Business student organizations and also meet the business faculty members. If you can’t make it now, join us at 4:30 p.m. at the same place.
Power Down, Gear Up! Outside of the University Center • 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sponsored By: PowerSave Campus
Chill and Chat: Student Government Association Open House
Come power down before you gear up for the semester! Join PowerSave Campus outside the University Center for free smoothies and energy saving tips.
SGA Office (2nd Floor of the University Center) 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Student Government Association
Snow Cones with the K’S
Want to learn about your Student Government? Stop by our office to meet your representatives. Not only will you walk away with knowledge, but a frozen treat, too!
Outside of the University Center • 12:08 p.m. to 2:08 p.m. Sponsored By: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Meet the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and grab an icy treat to beat the heat!
#FCW: Fried Chicken Wednesday with the SigmaS
Corn Hole with HPE
University Center Charger Café • 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Phi Beta Sigma
University Center Lawn • 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Department of Health & Physical Education/Exercise Science Club
Join the brothers of Phi Beta Sigma for the first Fried Chicken Wednesday of the semester. Follow us @UAHSigmas and use #FCW during lunch every Wednesday!
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Build your Charger wardrobe! Trade-in a shirt for a FREE UAH shirt and start showing your Charger Pride! Various student organizations will have shirts for you to pick from. Limit 3 traded shirts per student. All traded shirts will be donated to the local Salvation Army which supports local homeless citizens.
Join HPE and the Exercise Science Club for an afternoon of fun with a few rounds of corn hole. We will provide the games and beverages; all you have to do is show up!
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WednesDay, August 21, continued
College of Business Hot Dog Roast Front of the Business Administration Building 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 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 your business faculty members.
Laugh Your ACE Off ft. Comedian Barry Rothbart University Center Exhibit Hall • 9:00 p.m. Sponsored By: ACE Barry Rothbart may be recognized from his reoccurring stint on this year's season of MTV's Punk’d. Rothbart has also been featured as a stand-up guest on Conan, the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, as well as landing the role of “Ben” on TNT’s “Men of A Certain Age”.
Trolley Rides 2 Class Outside of the University Center • 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sponsored By: CRU Not sure what building to go to? Want to beat the heat? Jump on the CRU Cart and relax! Free trolley rides to class!
CRU Table University Center Lobby • 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sponsored By: CRU Learn about CRU, a group of students who love Jesus. Stop by and get FREE STUFF!!
Student Expos in Morton Hall Morton Hall Lobby • 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sponsored By: College of Liberal Arts Student groups will be set up during the Week of Welcome in the lobby of Morton Hall to welcome new students and garner participation among returning students.
Cookout on the Greenway Campus Greenway • 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Counseling and Disabilities Services Are you feeling the pressure to make a good impression on new instructors by getting to class on time? Walk down the Campus Greenway to feel energized and motivated by the counseling center. We will be serving free hotdogs and hamburgers as you make it to your next class.
Charger Hockey Team Lunch University Center Charger Café • 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sponsored By: UAH Athletics Come show your Charger spirit and join the Hockey Team for lunch in the Charger Café. Meet the players, win prizes, and get excited about Charger Hockey!
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Sword Fighting and Snacks
Sports Splash Zone
University Center Lawn • 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sponsored By: Medieval Combat and Culture Group
University Center Lawn • 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Blue Crew It's “Game On” at the UC Lawn. Stop by before, after, or in between your classes and test your sport skills against current UAH athletes with any of the inflatable games, or use it as a chance to cool off on the large water slide!
Step back in time with the Medieval Combat and Culture Group, and see examples of sword fighting, armor, embroidery, dress, and heraldry — along with free snacks!
Minority Male Social
BCM Free Lunch
Shelby Center 301 • 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Undergraduate Minority Mentoring Program
BCM Building, 450 Sparkman Drive • 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Baptist Campus Ministries
Join us for an evening of networking with local professional males as they share their journey from college to the workplace.
Join BCM for barbeque and fellowship!
U.S. Veteran Meet and Greet
Crimson and Ice Cream
University Center Exhibit Hall A 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sponsored By: UAH Veteran Network
Outside of the University Center • 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Stop by and get some ice cream from the lovely ladies of the Omicron Gamma Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Snacking and Relaxing with KD
Connect with new and returning student veterans. Make friends that will ease your transition from the military into school and enhance your experience at UAH!
Outside of the University Center • 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Kappa Delta Stop by the UC between classes and enjoy some refreshments with the sisters of Kappa Delta.
What's on YOUR Agenda? (OMA Student Leadership & Diversity Advocates Roundtable) Madison Hall 109 • 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sponsored By: Office of Multicultural Affairs Open monthly to ALL Students. FUN, FOOD, FELLOWSHIP & DOOR PRIZES! Students sample cultural meals, play games, discuss personal and academic concerns, and participate in diversity initiatives and cultural celebrations.
Alumni Association Annual Meeting Shelby Center Courtyard • 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Rain Location: Shelby Center Lobby Sponsored By: UAHuntsville Alumni Association Help your UAHuntsville Alumni Association welcome in another exciting year as alumni and students converge on the UAH campus for food and fun. Please wear business or business casual attire. Families are welcome. RSVP by August 19 to http://tiny.cc/2013AlumniAnnualMtgRSVP.
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FriDAY, AUGUST 23
High 5 Friday
More Than Letters – The NPHC Experience
Campus-Wide • 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Division of Student Affairs
University Center Slab • 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sponsored By: UAH NPHC
Are you wearing Charger Blue? When the High 5 Friday crew spots you on campus give them a BIG High Five and you’ll receive a fun prize.
Join UAH's Nantional Pan-Hellenic organizations: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., for a night of strolling, stepping, and information.
Stay Cool for School with AOIi Outside of the University Center • 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Alpha Omicron Pi The sisters of Alpha Omicron Pi will be handing out ice-pops to welcome everyone back to school.
Rep It Up: Lunch with SGA Outside of the University Center • 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Student Government Association Join us for a FREE lunch! We will have plenty of Charger swag, giveaways and prizes. While you are here you will also get to learn about our plans for the new academic year.
Cool and Sweet University Center 114 • 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Office of Student Affairs Join the Dean of Students staff for a VERY COOL AND SWEET event filled with fun and giveaways!
Campus Wide Photo Scavenger Hunt University Center Slab • 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sponsored By: Stella’s Voice UAHuntsville Chapter Join Stella's Voice for a photo scavenger hunt across campus. There will be free ice cream and prizes after the hunt at the UC Slab!
Find Phil the Phish Prize Drawing TAG Help Desk at the Salmon Library • 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sponsored By: i.t.solutions Were you able to find Phil throughout the Week of Welcome? Stop by to see if you are our winner!
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Bizarre Magic University Center Exhibit Hall • 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sponsored By: ACE Right before your eyes, Brian Brushwood eats fire, breaks a 30-pound concrete brick on his head, performs his signature “human crazy straw,” “Mr. Happypants” and “knife roulette” routines... all while keeping you laughing. Escapes, dangerous stunts, comedy and magic combine in the most unique, original, outrageous show you've EVER seen!
BCM Game Night BCM Building, 450 Sparkman Drive 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Sponsored By: Baptist Campus Ministries Video games, board games, card games, and more! Come out for snacks and a lot of fun!
SReS Presents: Geek 101, the All Nighter Charger Village Game Room • 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Sponsored By: Student Run eSports Join SReS for an all-night gaming fest to celebrate the internet culture at UAH. Redbull, pizza, and a full night of board, console, and computer games will be available.
Manhunt: UAH Hide-and-Seek Outside of the University Center • 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. 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.
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SaturDAY, aUgUSt 24 Helping Hands for Huntsville University Center Parking Lot & Lobby • 8:00 a.m. Sponsored By: Volunteer Chargers Reach out to the Huntsville 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 area. Register online at: http://www.tinyurl.com/2013HelpingHands
Charger Spirit Night Featuring ReliEnt K Spragins Hall • 7:30 p.m. (Doors Open at 7:00 p.m.) Sponsored By: Office of Student Activities An evening full of Charger Pride with performances by our cheerleaders, pep band, and dance team. Take part in rich campus traditions learning chants and the University's fight song, led by Blue Crew and our very own Charger Blue! Remaining WOW prizes will also be awarded. Will you be the winner of a free meal plan or in-state tuition (MUST be present to win)? Show your pride and find out tonight! You voted and we listened! Stick around as we close out WOW with a high energy concert featuring up and coming artist Brynn Marie and fan favorite Relient K. Hot off of their summer tour and with the recent release of their new album, Collapsible Lung, Relient K will have you on your feet and singing along to their many Billboard top 20 hits!
Helping Hands Luncheon
Brynn Marie
University Center Slab • 12:30 p.m. Sponsored By: Division of Student Affairs 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.
Student Picnic Shelby Center Courtyard • 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sponsored By: School of Graduate Studies Free food, fun, and games in the Shelby Center courtyard for all students. Prizes and free t-shirts will be given away!
Saturday Night Brotherhood Alpha Tau Omega House • 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sponsored By: Alpha Tau Omega
ReliEnt K Charger Spirit Night is FREE to UAHuntsville students with a current Charger ID. Students are able to purchase one guest ticket at the door for $10. No pre-sale of tickets, so get here early!
Experience true brotherhood with the men of Alpha Tau Omega and enjoy free food.
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WOW LEADERS
Leanna Brignola
Andrea Blakely
Marquis McLeod Marshall Sommers
Ayesha Iqbal Blake Muzny
Austin Finley Rachel Bray
Brian Roy Cole Rickles
Sarah Iftikhar Stephen Yarbrough
TayLoR BonO Jenny Ruiz
tanvI Singh
Julia SchneIder
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Thank YouS Thank You to all committee members and contributing groups who have helped made this week a success! We know that 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 UAH. 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 begin your college experience.
Want to know what is happening on campus? Visit uah.edu/studentevents for our online student events calendar. Don’t forget to check your UAH email address every Monday for the Charger Student News, your weekly newsletter about important happenings and information from around campus.
Alexander "SmIles" Davis, Student Government Association Amber Bartlett, Financial Aid Ashley Miller, Office of Admissions Jaime SuperczynskI, Fraternity and Sorority Life Jenny Russell, New Student Orientation and Family Programs Jessica Head, University Housing Jonathan WillIams, Counseling and Disability Services JuanIta Owen, Residence Life Kacey Schaum, Student Life KImberly Crutcher-WIlliams, Multicultural Affairs
Liz Russell, University Housing Marcus McDowell, Volunteer Chargers NandIsh Dayal, SGA President NikkI Goode, Student Activities Rosemary Robinson, Undergraduate Minority Mentoring Program
T.J. BrecciarolI, Assistant Dean of Students
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Wow Sponsors We would like to thank our 2013 WOW Sponsors!
WOW would not be possible without the support and collaboration of the many event hosts listed in this brochure. Thank you to the campus departments and student organizations who participated in this year’s Week of Welcome!