The fall semester at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ begins Aug. 27. The following events are a snapshot of activities for new and returning students and provide a variety of photo and interview opportunities. Media interested in attending the events are asked to coordinate with the Office of Media Relations at 895-3102.
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Residence Hall Move-In
Dates/Times: Thursday, Aug. 23 and Friday, Aug. 24 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Location:
Description: More than 1,000 students are moving to campus and into the residence halls.
Media: Enter at Tropicana Boulevard and Thomas & Mack Center
Rebel Welcome Day and New Student BBQ
Date/Time: Friday, Aug. 24, from noon to 2 p.m.
Location: Alumni Amphitheater near 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Student Union Courtyard.
Description: New students and their parents are officially welcomed to the university during a campus BBQ.
Media: Park in front of Student Union off Maryland Parkway and Maude Frazier Way.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Fall Semester Begins
Date: Monday, Aug. 27 at 8 a.m.
Description: Throughout the day, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ staff will run "ask me" booths to answer students' questions. The booths will be located at the Student Union, Pida Plaza, the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, and Lied Library.
Premier 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ
Date/Time: Wednesday, Aug. 29, 5 to 9 p.m.
Location: North Field (east of the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Student Union, near the Lied Library)
Description: featuring fireworks and the formation of a giant illuminated "51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ" created by hundreds of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students and alumni with flashlights.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Rebel Football Home Opener vs. Minnesota
Date/Time: Thursday, Aug. 30 at 8 p.m.
Location: Sam Boyd Stadium
Description: Join 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ head football coach Bobby Hauck and the for the first home game of the season.
Media: Coordinate with 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Athletics Media Relations at (702) 895-4472.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ State of the University Speech
Date/Time: Thursday, Sept. 13, 10 to 11: 30 a.m.
Location: 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Judy Bayley Theatre
Description: 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ President Neal Smatresk will provide an update on the university.
Media: Coordinate with 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Media Relations at (702) 895-3102.
