Events | FeaturedAugust 15, 2023

UAFS Welcome Week 2023

Written By: Ian Silvester

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith fall semester arrives with its typical slate of excitement. From Cub Camp to move-ins to the first day of classes, the UAFS campus buzzes as new and returning students settle in. To celebrate the first week, Welcome Week returns with a full schedule of activities and events to enjoy. It provides plenty of opportunities for students to interact with the many student organizations UAFS offers.
 
Student Activities and Civic Engagement Coordinator Dyllan Newell, from the Office of Campus and Community Engagement, has been busy helping plan Welcome Week throughout the summer. He shared his excitement by saying the week is the best way for new and returning students to kick off the year.
 
“From getting familiar with the campus, meeting new people, or finding new ways to get involved, Welcome Week has it all,” Newell said. He encourages all students to attend the events scheduled Monday, Aug. 21, through Friday, Aug. 25.

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Full UAFS Welcome Week Schedule:

Monday, Aug. 21:

• First Day Photos
• 8-10 a.m. - - Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Fireplace

 

• Breakfast
• 8-10 a.m. - - Outside Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center

 

• 7Brew with Reach
• 8-10 a.m. - - Bell Tower

 

• Cash Cab
• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - - Campus Wide

 

• Campus Ministries Lunch
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - - Bell Tower

 

• Howdy Dance
• 7-9:30 p.m. - - Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Reynolds Room

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Tuesday, Aug. 22:

• Breakfast with the Greeks
• 9-11 a.m. - - Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Fireplace

 

• Cash Cab
• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - - Campus Wide

 

• The Ultimate Refresqueria
• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - - Bell Tower

 

• Donuts with Reach
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - - Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Breezeway

 

• Cookout on Campus
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - - Bell Tower

 

• POP into the ASC
• 1-3 p.m. - - Academic Success Center (Vines 202)

 

• Volleyball Skills Challenge
• 4-5:30 p.m. - - Stubblefield Center

 

• Volleyball Blue and White Game
• 6-8 p.m. - - Stubblefield Center

 

• Iron Chef: Instant Ramen Edition
• 6-8 p.m. - - Baldor 101

 

• Dodgeball and Snow Cones
• 8-10 p.m. - - Old Gym

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Wednesday, Aug. 23:

• Way Back Wednesday
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - - Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Breezeway

 

• Speed Friending
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - - Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Fireplace

 

• Chillin' & Grillin' with Vietnamese Student Association (VSA), Men of Excellence (MOX) and IDEAL Women
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - - Bell Tower

 

• Kickin' It at Crowder (Kickball Game) with Kona Ice, Dunk Tank, and Meet the Greeks
• 4-6:30 p.m. - - Crowder Field

 

• Foam-O (Foam Party)
• 6-8 p.m. - - Lion's Den Courtyard

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Thursday, Aug. 24:

• Wake and Cake Pancake Breakfast
• 8-10 a.m. - - Campus Green

 

• Popsicle Palooza
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - - Outside Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center

 

• Tie-Dye Party
• 4-6 p.m. - - Lions for Christ (LFC) House

 

• Jesus and Mental Health: The Role of Faith in our Inner Life
• 6-8:30 p.m. - - Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, 129AB

 

• Casino Night and Escape Room
• 7-9 p.m. - - Boreham Library

 

• Capture the Flag
• 10 p.m. to Midnight - - Campus Green

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Friday, Aug. 25:

• Campus Golf
• 3-5 p.m. - - Campus Green

 

• UAFS Discount Night at 810 Billiards & Bowling
• 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. - - 810 Billiards & Bowling, 5609 Rogers Ave., Suite F

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• Campus Activities
• Fall Semester 2023
• Office of Campus and Community Engagement
• Student Activities
• Welcome Week