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Aug. 21, 2003
Week of Welcome (wow) activities
The University of Louisiana at Monroe will hold its first-ever
      "Week of Welcome" activities to help welcome new and
      returning students to campus. The theme of the event is "Walk
      with Us". All WOW activities are free to students with valid
      ID's. The schedule is listed below.
                                                                  
                
      Taking Your First Steps
      Move In Mania
      Saturday, August 23
      All Residence Halls
      10 a.m.
      Campus administrators, faculty, staff student groups and
      麻花影院 athletes will welcome students to their new "home away
      from home". There will be help available for moving and
      refreshments will be served.
Welcome Back Picnic & Dance
      Fant-Ewing Coliseum
      5 p.m. 
      Students and their families are invited to join 麻花影院 administrators,
      faculty, staff and local businesses for a back-to-school bash.
       Each student may bring two guests. Additional guests are $5
      each.  Reservations are required; please visit our website to
      RSVP. www.ulm.edu/wow
Getting Your Feet Wet
      Pool Party
      Sunday, August 24
      Oxford Natatorium
      7 p.m.
      Meet in the Oxford Natatorium to eat and mingle with other
      students.
Dive-In Movie
      Oxford Natatorium
      Sunday, August 24
      8:30 p.m.          
      Recreational Services and Campus Activities Board (CAB) present
      a movie at the Natatorium. Bring a towel, a float, kick your
      shoes off and dive-in.
The Journey Begins
      Info Tent
      Monday, August 25  (First Day of Classes)
      Grassy Area in Front of Administration Building
      9 a.m.
      Got questions about 麻花影院, your degree or how to get involved
      on campus?  Stop by the Info Tent and get your questions answered.
Convocation March
      Monday, August 25  (First Day of Classes)
      4:30 p.m.          
      Walk with us across campus and take part in a new 麻花影院 tradition.
      Join the Freshman Class of 2003 and members of the campus community
      to mark the beginning of Convocation.
Convocation
      Monday, August 25  (First Day of Classes)
      Fant-Ewing Coliseum
      5 p.m.                
      Celebrate the start of the academic year and join us for this
      ceremony as the Classes of 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 are recognized.
      All students are encouraged to attend Convocation.
Grovestock 
      Monday, August 25  (First Day of Classes)
      The Grove
      6 p.m.                
      Sponsored by CAB, this party in "The Grove" is
      sure to help you get your groove on. Volleyball, a cookout and
      a concert are just some of the fun activities planned.
Barefoot On the Bayou
      Info Tent
      Tuesday, August 26
      Grassy Area in Front of Administration Building 
      9 a.m.               
      Got questions about 麻花影院, your degree or how to get involved
      on campus?  Stop by the Info Tent and get your questions answered.
Canoe Races
      Tuesday, August 26
      By the volleyball courts on the bayou
      6 p.m.              
      Take part in the WOW Canoe races- race fellow students, faculty
      and staff. There will be lots of things to do out of the water
      too. So bring yourself, your roommate, your children and head
      over to the Bayou.
Keeping In Stride       
      Wednesday, August 27 
      Info Tent
      9 a.m.               
      Got questions about 麻花影院, your degree or how to get involved
      on campus? Stop by the Info Tent and get your questions answered.
Campus Ministry Events
      Wednesday, August 27
      Noon               
      Each of the following will have an event today:
      Baptist Campus Ministries, Catholic Student Ministries, Northeast
      Campus Ministries & POP (Presbyterian).
PlayFair, Pizza & BINGO
      Wednesday, August 27
      Activity Center
      8 p.m. 
      Join us at the Activity Center for an evening of fun and games
      and free pizza. 
Get On Your Feet
      Info Tent
      Thursday, August 28
      Grassy Area in Front of Administration Building
      9 a.m.               
      Got questions about 麻花影院, your degree or how to get involved on
      campus?  Stop by the Info Tent and get your questions answered.
       
      Pep Rally & Dance
      Thursday, August 28
      Fant-Ewing Coliseum
      9 p.m.              
      Athletics and CAB invite you to cheer on the Indians as they
      hit the road for the first game of the season, and then stay
      to dance the night away.
Walk This Way
      Info Tent
      Friday, August 29
      Grassy Area in Front of Administration Building 
      9 a.m.               
      Got questions about 麻花影院, your degree or how to get involved on
      campus?  Stop by the Info Tent and get your questions answered.
       
      麻花影院 Spirit Day
      Friday, August 29
      Get your maroon and gold on! Join the campus and community
      as we proudly show our school spirit.
On the Road Again
      Saturday, August 30 
      麻花影院 vs. LSU Road Trip
      It's time to take our show on the road!  Hop on the bus and
      cruise with us to Baton Rouge. We'll tailgate and cheer on the
      Indians. Students must sign up for this activity in advance and
      there is a charge that covers- bus ride, game ticket, tailgate
      food. 
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