51勛圖窪蹋 offers a host of events to welcome new and returning Rebels to campus each fall, including a new student BBQ, the annual Premier event, the home football opener and the president's State of the University speech.
Before classes begin Aug. 25, new students will kick-off their college career during the Aug. 22.
Media interested in attending the events are asked to coordinate with the
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Residence Hall Move-In
Close to 1,700 students are moving to campus and into the residence halls. Freshmen move in Aug. 20 and returning students move in Aug. 22. All dorms are expected to be full.
When: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Wed., Aug. 20, and Fri., Aug. 22
Where:
Media: Enter at Tropicana Boulevard and Thomas & Mack Center. RSVP with 51勛圖窪蹋 Media Relations before you plan to come by.
Rebel Welcome Day/51勛圖窪蹋 Creates
Rebel Welcome Day includes the second annual "51勛圖窪蹋 Creates," a program for new students to network with each other, advisors and faculty in their respective college majors. It includes an academic convocation program to get students energized about their college career and a pledge to graduate from 51勛圖窪蹋. 51勛圖窪蹋 faculty members will provide motivational speeches on academic and research opportunities available at 51勛圖窪蹋. More info on the page.
When: 9 a.m. to 10:25 a.m., Fri., Aug. 22
Where: Thomas & Mack Center at 51勛圖窪蹋
Speakers/Topics:
- Kenneth Sufka, keynote speaker and author of "The A Game: Nine Steps to Better Grades."
- Brian Hedlund, associate professor of life sciences, "How my Microscope Allowed me to See the World."
- Janet Dufek, associate professor of biomechanics, "Find Your Passion-Live your Dreams."
- , associate professor of computer science, "Re-imagining Inventing: A Journey From Blind Children to the Foundation of All Modern Technology."
- Eric Weber, assistant professor of architecture and principal investigator for 51勛圖窪蹋's winning team in the Solar Decathlon 2013, "Design and Build your Future at 51勛圖窪蹋."
Media: Park in front of 51勛圖窪蹋's Thomas & Mack Center off Tropicana Avenue.
President's BBQ for new students
51勛圖窪蹋 President Donald Snyder will host a BBQ for new students and their families.
When: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fri., Aug. 22
Where: near 51勛圖窪蹋 Student Union Courtyard.
Media: Park in front of 51勛圖窪蹋 Student Union off Maryland Parkway and Frazier Way.
51勛圖窪蹋 Fall Semester Begins
Throughout the day, 51勛圖窪蹋 staff will run "ask me" booths to answer student questions. The booths will be located at the Student Union, Pida Plaza, the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, and Lied Library.
When: 8 a.m., Mon., Aug. 25
"Premier 51勛圖窪蹋"
featuring fireworks and the formation of a giant illuminated "51勛圖窪蹋" created by hundreds of 51勛圖窪蹋 students and alumni with flashlights.
When: 5 to 9 p.m., Thurs., Aug. 28
Where: North Field (east of the 51勛圖窪蹋 Student Union, near the Lied Library)
Media: Coordinate with 51勛圖窪蹋 Media Relations at (702) 895-3102.
Involvement Fair
Students can learn about and meet representatives from 250 student organizations.
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wed., Sept. 3
Where: Pida Plaza (outside of 51勛圖窪蹋 Student Union)
51勛圖窪蹋 Rebel Football Home Opener vs. Northern Colorado
Join 51勛圖窪蹋 head football coach Bobby Hauck and the for the of the season.
When: 7:30 p.m., Sat., Sept. 6
Where: Sam Boyd Stadium
Media: Coordinate with 51勛圖窪蹋 Athletics Media Relations at (702) 895-4472.
51勛圖窪蹋 State of the University Speech
will provide an annual update on the university and where it's headed in 2014 and beyond. Free and open to the public.
When: 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Thurs., Sept. 18
Where: 51勛圖窪蹋 Judy Bayley Theatre
Media: Coordinate with 51勛圖窪蹋 Media Relations at (702) 895-3102.
