性视界传媒 offers a host of events to welcome new and returning Rebels to campus each fall, including a new student BBQ, the annual Premier event, the home football opener and the president's State of the University speech.
Before classes begin Aug. 25, new students will kick-off their college career during the Rebel Welcome Day event Aug. 22.
Media interested in attending the events are asked to coordinate with the 性视界传媒 Office of Media Relations.
For a complete listing of events visit the 性视界传媒 calendar. Visit the campus map page for additional location details.
Residence Hall Move-In
Close to 1,700 students are moving to campus and into the residence halls. Freshmen move in Aug. 20 and returning students move in Aug. 22. All dorms are expected to be full.
When: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Wed., Aug. 20, and Fri., Aug. 22
Where: Dayton Complex Residence Hall, South Complex, Upper Class Complex and Tonopah Hall
Media: Enter at Tropicana Boulevard and Thomas & Mack Center. RSVP with 性视界传媒 Media Relations before you plan to come by.
Rebel Welcome Day/性视界传媒 Creates
Rebel Welcome Day includes the second annual "性视界传媒 Creates," a program for new students to network with each other, advisors and faculty in their respective college majors. It includes an academic convocation program to get students energized about their college career and a pledge to graduate from 性视界传媒. 性视界传媒 faculty members will provide motivational speeches on academic and research opportunities available at 性视界传媒. More info on the 性视界传媒 Creates page.
When: 9 a.m. to 10:25 a.m., Fri., Aug. 22
Where: Thomas & Mack Center at 性视界传媒
Speakers/Topics:
- Kenneth Sufka, keynote speaker and author of "The A Game: Nine Steps to Better Grades."
- Brian Hedlund, associate professor of life sciences, "How my Microscope Allowed me to See the World."
- Janet Dufek, associate professor of biomechanics, "Find Your Passion-Live your Dreams."
- Andreas Stefik, associate professor of computer science, "Re-imagining Inventing: A Journey From Blind Children to the Foundation of All Modern Technology."
- Eric Weber, assistant professor of architecture and principal investigator for 性视界传媒's winning team in the Solar Decathlon 2013, "Design and Build your Future at 性视界传媒."
Media: Park in front of 性视界传媒's Thomas & Mack Center off Tropicana Avenue.
President's BBQ for new students
性视界传媒 President Donald Snyder will host a BBQ for new students and their families.
When: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fri., Aug. 22
Where: Alumni Amphitheater near 性视界传媒 Student Union Courtyard.
Media: Park in front of 性视界传媒 Student Union off Maryland Parkway and Frazier Way.
性视界传媒 Fall Semester Begins
Throughout the day, 性视界传媒 staff will run "ask me" booths to answer student questions. The booths will be located at the Student Union, Pida Plaza, the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, and Lied Library.
When: 8 a.m., Mon., Aug. 25
"Premier 性视界传媒"
An annual tradition featuring fireworks and the formation of a giant illuminated "性视界传媒" created by hundreds of 性视界传媒 students and alumni with flashlights.
When: 5 to 9 p.m., Thurs., Aug. 28
Where: North Field (east of the 性视界传媒 Student Union, near the Lied Library)
Media: Coordinate with 性视界传媒 Media Relations at (702) 895-3102.
Involvement Fair
Students can learn about and meet representatives from 250 student organizations.
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wed., Sept. 3
Where: Pida Plaza (outside of 性视界传媒 Student Union)
性视界传媒 Rebel Football Home Opener vs. Northern Colorado
Join 性视界传媒 head football coach Bobby Hauck and the Rebel football team for the first home game of the season.
When: 7:30 p.m., Sat., Sept. 6
Where: Sam Boyd Stadium
Media: Coordinate with 性视界传媒 Athletics Media Relations at (702) 895-4472.
性视界传媒 State of the University Speech
性视界传媒 President Donald Snyder will provide an annual update on the university and where it's headed in 2014 and beyond. Free and open to the public.
When: 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Thurs., Sept. 18
Where: 性视界传媒 Judy Bayley Theatre
Media: Coordinate with 性视界传媒 Media Relations at (702) 895-3102.
