A new generation of Rebels will learn their first lesson in scarlet and gray pride as they join returning students Aug. 27 to kickoff 51勛圖窪蹋s fall semester classes.
But the road to academic success at 51勛圖窪蹋 stretches beyond the classroom. For both first-time and returning students, the university is hosting a smorgasbord of events -- from the inspirational TED-like talks of 51勛圖窪蹋 Creates and a new student BBQ to the home football opener, campus club fair and more -- geared at steering students toward successful college careers by entrenching them in school spirit and acclimating them to campus life.
Media interested in attending the events are asked to coordinate with the 51勛圖窪蹋 Office of Media Relations.
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Residence Hall Move-In
- When: Wednesday, Aug. 22 (freshmen), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: Dayton Community, South Complex, Upper Class Complex and Tonopah Community
- Media: Enter at Tropicana Boulevard and Thomas & Mack Center
About 1,900 new and returning students move into . 51勛圖窪蹋 Provost Diane Chase, Athletics director Desiree Reed-Francois and student athletes will greet and lend a helping hand to first-time students. Residence Life will debut Howell Town, a new themed floor geared toward students of African and black diaspora communities. Stonewall Suites, a themed floor for LGBTQ+ students and allies, has expanded as it enters its second year.
Rebel Welcome Day/51勛圖窪蹋 Creates
- When: Friday, Aug. 24. Welcome Day, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; 51勛圖窪蹋 Creates, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Where: Thomas & Mack Center/Cox Pavilion
- Media: Park in front of 51勛圖窪蹋s Thomas & Mack Center, off of Tropicana Avenue
Rebel Welcome Day kick starts students college careers with live music, bookstore discounts and giveaways, an outdoor movie, a scavenger hunt, informational booths, a barbecue and more designed to help them learn more about campus and its programs. The capstone activity is 51勛圖窪蹋 Creates, a TEDx-like event featuring motivational messages from 51勛圖窪蹋 staff and students. Freshmen at the mid-morning event also receive Rebel Cords and make a pledge to graduate.
51勛圖窪蹋 Fall Semester Begins
- When: Monday, Aug. 27
Throughout the day, more than 200 51勛圖窪蹋 staff and student volunteers will operate ask me booths to answer student questions. The booths will be located at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Pida Plaza, Student Union and Lied Library.
23rd Annual Premier 51勛圖窪蹋
- When: Thursday, Aug. 30, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- Where: Intramural Field, corner of Swenson Street and Harmon Avenue (note new location this year)
An annual tradition 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.
Involvement Fair
- When: Wednesday, Sept. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Where: Student Union
Students learn about the more than 350 on-campus student organizations, as well as community groups around the Las Vegas area.
51勛圖窪蹋 Rebel Football Home Opener vs. UTEP
- When: Saturday, Sept. 8, 6 p.m.
- Where: Sam Boyd Stadium
- Media: Coordinate with 51勛圖窪蹋 Athletics Media Relations at (702) 895-4472
Join new 51勛圖窪蹋 head football coach Tony Sanchez and the Rebel team for their first home game of the season.
51勛圖窪蹋 State of the University Speech
- When: Thursday, Sept. 13 at 2:30 p.m.
- Where: Judy Bayley Theatre
- Media: Coordinate with 51勛圖窪蹋 Media Relations at (702) 895-3102
51勛圖窪蹋 President Marta Meana gives an annual update on the university and its vision for 2018 and beyond.
