Welcome Weeks Kick Off Aug. 24
August 22, 2012
Contact: University Relations
Phone: 410.837.5739
The University of Baltimore will host Welcome Weeks for all UB students beginning Friday, Aug. 24. Students will have several opportunities to mix and mingle with their classmates and professors, learn about the various ways they can get involved in campus life and the local community, and explore city life with their fellow UBers. Welcome back, students! Let's get ready for a fun and productive fall semester!
A complete schedule of Welcome Weeks events is listed below:
Friday, Aug. 24
4-6 p.m.
Welcome Night
Turp's Sports Bar and Restaurant
Enjoy free food while getting to know other students who live in UB Midtown. Bring your Bee Card with you to identify yourself as a UB student.
Monday, Aug. 27 (classes begin)
12:30 - 4 p.m.
Chill Out with the Student Events Board
Gordon Plaza
Learn more about the Student Events Board while enjoying chilled drinks and frozen popsicles.
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Learning Community Ice Cream Social
UB Student Center, second floor
For students in learning communities that meet on Mondays
Tuesday, Aug. 28
12:30 - 4 p.m.
Chill Out with the Student Events Board
Gordon Plaza
Learn more about the Student Events Board while enjoying chilled drinks and frozen popsicles.
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Learning Community Ice Cream Social
UB Student Center, second floor
For students in learning communities that meet on Tuesdays
5 - 6:30 p.m.
Be More Kickoff
UB Student Center, second floor
Help us launch Be More, the Rosenberg Center for Student Involvement’s new leadership and service program.
Wednesday, Aug. 29
4 - 4:30 p.m.
Official Welcome
Gordon Plaza
Join us for a University-wide welcome from the deans and others in academic affairs.
4:30 - 6 p.m.
Picnic on the Plaza
Gordon Plaza
Grab dinner outdoors with your classmates.
Thursday, Aug. 30
2 - 5:30 p.m.
Achievement and Learning Center Open House
Academic Center, Room 113
The center provides tutoring, academic coaching, workshops and more to help you succeed.
3 - 4 p.m.
Library Cupcake Giveaway
Langsdale Library
Stop by for an open house and a sweet snack.
4 - 6 p.m.
Student Government Association Cookout
Gordon Plaza
State of the Student Government Association address and an opportunity to meet and greet your senators while enjoying an outdoor dinner.
Friday, Aug. 31
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
A Taste of UB Midtown
Gordon Plaza
Learn more about what UB Midtown has to offer. Businesses from throughout the area dish up free food samples and other services.
Tuesday, Sept. 4
1 - 6 p.m.
Student Life Expo
Gordon Plaza
Student organizations and campus offices showcase their offerings.
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Desserts, Drinks and Deans
William H. Thumel Sr. Business Center Atrium
Mix, mingle and enjoy dessert with Dean Laura Bryan of the College of Arts and Sciences, Dean Stephen Percy of the College of Public Affairs, and Dean Darlene Brannigan Smith of the Merrick School of Business, along with faculty from the colleges and school.
Wednesday, Sept. 5
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Campus Recreation Day
Gordon Plaza
Join us for games, prizes and all sorts of competition, including a tricycle race and a free-throw shooting challenge. We guarantee there will be something for everyone, so come join the fun!
Noon - 6 p.m.
Blood Drive
William H. Thumel Sr. Business Center Atrium
3 - 6 p.m.
Center for Educational Access Open House
Academic Center, Room 139
The center provides accommodations and advocacy for students with disabilities and support for military students.
3 - 5 p.m.
Diversity and Culture Center Open House
UB Student Center, Room 002
The center provides services, programs and cultural activities to prepare students to live and work in a global community.
7 - 8 p.m.
Intramural Basketball All-Star Game
Campus Recreation Center
Thursday, Sept. 6
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Rosenberg Center for Student Involvement Open House
UB Student Center, Room 303
The center offers activities and programs to enhance your educational experience and to promote fun!
3 - 7 p.m.
Jump In With the Student Events Board
Gordon Plaza
Start the year off with a splash. Enjoy food, fellowship and refreshing water games.
Friday, Sept. 7
6 - 9 p.m.
UB at the Ballpark
Camden Yards
Join a UB crowd to cheer on the Orioles vs. the New York Yankees. UB Living will give away tickets to the first 50 students who visit the UB Living table at A Taste of UB Midtown on Aug. 31. You can also purchase student-section tickets for only $6 directly from the Oriole Park Box Office. Meet on Gordon Plaza at 6 p.m. to take the free Charm City Circulator down to Camden Yards.
Monday, Sept. 10
6 - 11 p.m.
Ravens' Kickoff Party
UB Student Center, Hilda and Michael Bogomolny Room
Check out the Baltimore Ravens' season opener vs. the Cincinnati Bengals on our big screen, and enjoy an evening of food, drinks and football. Go Ravens!
Tuesday, Sept. 11
Noon - 4 p.m.
Weightlifting Challenge
Gordon Plaza
Are you ready to face the challenge? All students, faculty and staff are welcome to "press it out" for prizes at this bench press competition.
3:30 - 5 p.m.
International Student Welcome
UB Student Center, lower level lounge
The Diversity and Culture Center's hosts an official welcome for all international students.
Wednesday, Sept. 12
4 - 5 p.m.
Staying Safe in UB Midtown
Varsity at the University of Baltimore
UB was named No. 1 in safety among all the state's public colleges and universities in 2011, and the UB Police Department offers tips on helping to keep it that way.
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