week of welcome 2014
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Schedule for Week of Welcome events.TRANSCRIPT
the offiffiice of Student Life Presents
August 17-22 2014
Week of WelcomeGuidebook
University of South Carolina Aiken welcomes you!! The Week of Welcome, also known as WOW, is designed to welcome new and re-turning students to the campus community through programs and activities. The entire week of events will help you discover the campus, find new friends, meet people who can help you get involved at USC Aiken, find new friends, as well as learn more about ac-ademic programs and services that are of-fered to students. The Week of Welcome kicks off with housing move-in on August 16th for residential stu-dents. Housing will inform you of your desig-nated move-in time. Once you are all setup in your new digs, it’s off to the Week of Welcome events for everyone whether you live on or off campus.
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Week of WelcomeAugust 17-22 Quick Calendar
Saturday, August 16• Housing Move-in
Sunday, August 17• Pajama Jam!
Monday, August 18• Biopack Demonstration• Housing Block Party
Tuesday, August 19• Catfish with Pi!• Meet the Greeks
Wednesday, August 20• Freshman Convocation• Lunch with Student Life• Day of Service• Housing Picnic and Intramural
Spike Ball Tournament
Thursday, August 21• Student Employment Expo• SAC Open House• Claim to Pacer Fame• Rubber Hand Illusion Booth• Back to School Cookout• Pacer Fandemonium- Pep Rally
Friday, August 22• Get Pacer Fit• CURLY Girl Guide: College Edition• Global Pacer’s Picnic• Greek Life Movie Night
Read on for more information on each of these fun events, or visit web.usca.edu/student-involvement/week-of-welcome-wow
Housing Move In Saturday August 16th 9:00am-until
Students living on campus will be able to move into their housing assignments for the upcoming school year. Look out for Resident Assistants, staff, and student leaders to be available for questions.
Sunday, August 17th 8:00pm-11:00pm
Pajama Jam!Hosted by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.Take a break from moving in and come to our pajama jam! Enjoy good music, food, fun and socialize with fellow Pacers!SAC MezzanineContact: Ariel Brothers, [email protected], 843.568.0417
Monday, August 18th3:00pm-5:00pm
Biopack DemonstrationHosted by BRAINS ClubEvent Description: Not every day can you see the patterns of your brain work! Come volunteer to see your brain waves, and it’s free!Location: SAC in front of cafeContact: Jazmyn Elam, [email protected], 803.257.5489
List ofEvents
8:00pm-10:00pmHousing Block PartyHosted by University Housing StaffMusic and Food; held outside Pacer Commons for first years students and returnersLocation: The front of Pacer Crossing and in the lobby in front of the housing officeContact: Hope Smith Dunbar, [email protected]
Tuesday, August 19th6:00pm-8:30pm
Catfish with Pi!Hosted by Pi Gamma MuEvent Description: Come and learn about social networking sites and relationships. Brief discussion following MTV’s catfish film! Refreshments provided.Location: H&SS 116Danielle Mixson, [email protected], 478.235.1379
9:00pm-10:00pmMeet the GreeksNational Panhellenic CouncilI just moved in… what is Greek Life? Come on out to Meet the Greeks to find out. This is a great opportunity to network with members of the Greek community on campus and learn about who they are as students. Location: Pacer Crossing 1CContact:Chris Lucas, [email protected], 803.641.3611
Wednesday, August 20th10:00am-12:00pm
Freshman ConvocationLocation: Etherredge CenterBecome an official member of the Pacer family at New Student Convocation in the Etherredge Center. University administrators will be on hand as the Class of 2018 learns about the academic rituals of college life. All new freshmen students are required to attend.
12pm-1:00pmLunch with Student LifeLocation: Pacer CaféSponsored by Student Life and Services immediately following convocation freshmen students will have lunch with the Student Life and Services Division in the Pacer Café. It will be free and delicious!
1:00-4:00pmDay of ServiceLocation: Meet in the Student Activities Center GymSponsored by Community Service and IMPACT Each year Student Life’s Community Service kicks off the new school year with a service project aimed at engaging new students. This is a chance for new students to get to know their community, fellow classmates and the Student Life Office through a day of service. Students will have a variety of volunteer activities to choose from. Volunteer service begins at 1:00pm leaving from the SAC Gym. Students will volunteer until 3:00pm and then return to the SAC Gym for conversations about their service. Transportation provided to and from the sites. Contact: Chris Lucas, [email protected]
5:00pm-7:00pmHousing Picnic and Intramural Spike Ball Tournament Hosted by University HousingThe Dining Hall will come down to Pacer Commons and host dinner down there; Accepting Meal Cards; We will also host a sand volleyball tournament.Location: Pacer Commons IC; Pavillion and Sand Volleyball courtContact: Hope Smith Dunbar, [email protected], 803.641.3786
Thursday, August 21st10:00am-2:00 pm
Student Employment ExpoHosted by the Office of Career ServicesNeed a job?! We can help! Learn how to search for part time jobs both on and off campus, and meet representatives who hire student positions. Location: SAC Mezz Contact: Carey Feraldi, [email protected], 641-3280
10:00am-2:00pmSAC Open HouseAll students are invited to join us in the Student Activities Center, where staff and organizations housed in the building will share information about their services and activities for the upcoming year the support students. Sponsored by Student Life, Aramark, International Programs, the Health Center, and the USCA Bookstore.
11:00am-2:00pmClaim to Pacer FameHosted by Pacer TimesOn-camera interviews where you’re the star. Interviews will be shown all week on PacerTimesOnline.comLocation: next to the wall near Banksia room (on the way from SGA to Starbucks)Contact: Peggy Elliott, [email protected], 979.0521
3:00pm-5:00pmRubber Hand Illusion BoothHosted by BRAINS ClubWe bet your mind can associate a fake hand as being yours. Don’t believe us? Prove that it won’t. Come visit the booth.Location: Crossings LobbyContact: Jazmyn Elam, [email protected], 803.257.5489
5:00pm-7:00pm Back to School CookoutHosted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Come relax after the first day of classes! Free music, food, and fun. Come mix and mingle with your fellow students!Location: Pacer Commons PavilionContact: Kristin Allen, [email protected], 803.641.3454
7:30pm-9:00pmPacer Fandemonium- Pep RallyConvocation CenterCome out to the Convocation Center for a fun Pep Rally with Pacer Athletics and all the athletic teams. Learn about why it’s truly great to be a Pacer!!
Friday, August 22nd11:00am-1:00am
Get Pacer FitSAC Patio Come check out what the Wellness Center has to offer. Learn more about Student Fitness & Wellness. Wellness Center staff will be on hand to provide information on all the resources the Wellness Center can offer and how they can help you succeed at USC Aiken.
12:00pm-2:00pmCURLY Girl Guide: College EditionHosted by C.U.R.L.S.Get prepared for classes with a CURLY girl guide to help relieve stress and put your best foot forward! Tips on how to style and maintain your CURLS in college.Location: next to the wall near Banksia room (on the way from SGA to Starbucks)Contact: Tyisha Henderson, [email protected], 803.397.9603
4:00pm-5:30pmGlobal Pacer’s PicnicHosted by Global Studies and Multicultural EngagementCome out for a good ole’ fashioned cookout to introduce our new international students to traditional American food and life at USC Aiken! Hot dogs will be served, music will be playing, and corn hole will be available. See you there!Location: SAC Patio/ GrassContact:Jessie Mason, [email protected]
8:00pm-12:00pmGreek Life Movie NightHosted by Student Life and Greek CouncilsJoin the Fraternity and Sorority Community for a free movie showing. All are invited and encouraged to attend!Location: outside of the Etherredge centerContact: Chris Lucas, [email protected], 803.641.3611
To get connected with other USC Aiken students and keep up to date with campus events, join the USCA Student Life group on Facebook!
For more information or questions you can contact
Ross Philbeck at [email protected] or
803-641-3782.
www.usca.edu