51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ kicks off its fall semester Aug. 23. The following events are a snapshot of activities, the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ orientation and welcome program for new and returning students. These events provide a variety of interesting photo and interview opportunities. Media interested in attending Rebel Connection events are asked to coordinate with the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Office of Public Affairs.
Residence Hall Move-In
Dates/Times:
Thursday, Aug. 19 and Friday, Aug. 20 at 11 a.m.
Location:
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Dayton Complex Residence Hall
Description:
More than 1,000 students are moving to campus and into the residence halls.
Media:
Enter at Tropicana Boulevard and Thomas & Mack Center
New Student Welcome & President's BBQ
Date/Time:
Friday, Aug. 20, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Location:
Alumni Amphitheater near 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Student Union
Description:
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ President Neal Smatresk will officially welcome new students and their parents to the university during a campus BBQ.
Media:
Park in front of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Student Union off Maryland Parkway and Frazier Way.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Fall Semester Begins
Date:
Monday, Aug. 23 at 8 a.m.
Description:
Throughout the day, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ staff will run "ask me" booths to answer students' questions. At 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.,students can take a campus tour, leaving from the Pida Plaza "ask me" booth near Student Union.
"Premier 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ"
Date/Time:
Thursday, Aug. 26, 5 to 9 p.m.
Location:
North Field (east of the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Student Union, near the Lied Library)
Description:
An annual tradition featuring fireworks and the formation of a giant illuminated "51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ" created by hundreds of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students and alumni with flashlights.
Media:
Arrive at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Beam Hall by 8:15 p.m. to be escorted to the building's roof where pictures can be taken. Park in front of Student Union off Maryland Parkway and Frazier Way.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Rebel Football Home Opener vs. University of Wisconsin
Date/Time:
Saturday, Sept. 4, 8 p.m.
Location:
Sam Boyd Stadium
Description:
Join new 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ head football coach Bobby Hauck and the Rebel football team as they take on the Big Ten's Wisconsin Badgers.
Media:
Coordinate with 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Athletics Media Relations at (702) 895-3995.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ State of the University Speech
Date/Time:
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m.
Location:
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Artemus Ham Hall
Description:
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ President Neal Smatresk will deliver his vision and goals for 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and provide an update on the university's financial situation.
Media:
Coordinate with 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Public Affairs at (702) 895-3102.
Media Parking
Vehicles with placards clearly identifying the media outlet are allowed to park in hash-marked, staff and student spaces.
