Arkansas Tech Announces Welcome Week Schedule

  • 7 a.m. or 8:30 a.m. at assigned residence halls
  • Students should check hall assignment for move-in time.
  • Saturday, August 23 – New Student Orientation Check-In
    • 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Young Ballroom
    • Students check-in for orientation.
    Saturday, August 23 – Parent and Family Reception
    • 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Young Ballroom
    • Enjoy a parent and family reception with a photo booth.
    Saturday, August 23 – Lunch
    • 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Chambers Cafeteria
    • Meal is one swipe for students and $5 for guests.
    Saturday, August 23 – Playfair
    • 8-9:30 p.m. Tucker Coliseum
    • Students will take part in a fun game and meet new people.
    Saturday, August 23 – Tech the Night Away
    • 9:30 p.m. – 12 a.m. Tucker Coliseum
    • Students will enjoy a variety of free food and free give-a-ways.
    Sunday, August 24 – Splish Splash Bash
    • 1-4 p.m. at Caraway Lawn
    • Students will enjoy outdoor water games.
    Sunday, August 24 – Intramural Sports Preview
    • 2-5 p.m. Hull double gym and Campus Rec Fields
    • Students will enjoy intramural games including dodgeball, flag football and softball.
    Sunday, August 24 – Hypnotist
    • 8-9 p.m. Thone Stadium
    • Students will enjoy hypnotist McVicar the Trickster
    Monday, August 25 – Involvement Fair
    • 6-8 p.m. Hindsman Bell Tower
    • Students will learn more about a variety of campus organizations.
    Tuesday, August 26 – Pep Rally and Dinner
    • 5:30 p.m. Centennial Plaza
    • Students will enjoy dinner and a pep rally.
    Tuesday, August 26 – Green and Gold Scrimmage
    • 6 p.m. Thone Stadium
    • Students will cheer on the Wonder Boys.
    Wednesday, August 27 – T-Shirt Trade
    • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Baz-Tech
    • Students can trade a high school shirt for a Tech t-shirt. Shirts may be purchased for $1.
    • Collected clothing will be donated to charity.
    Wednesday, August 27 – Campus Ministry Night
    • 6-8 p.m. Centennial Plaza
    • Students will learn more about campus ministry offerings at Arkansas Tech.
    Wednesday, August 27 – Campus Recreation Watermelon Fest
    • 9 p.m. Campus Rec Fields
    • Students will enjoy intramural games and a watermelon seed spitting contest.
    Thursday, August 28 – Meet the Greeks
    • 6-8 p.m. Hindsman Bell Tower
    • Students will meet those involved in Greek life at Arkansas Tech.
    Thursday, August 28 – Black Light Party
    • 8 p.m. Young Ballroom
    • The Student Activities Board will host a Black Light Party for students.
    Friday, August 29 – Tie-Dye with SAB
    • 6 p.m. Caraway Lawn
    • The Student Activities Board will host a tie-dye t-shirt party.
    Friday, August 29 – Outdoor Movie
    • 9-11 p.m. Caraway Lawn
    • The Student Activities Board will host a complimentary showing of Neighbors.
    Access a PDF of the Welcome Week Schedule. Keep logging on to arkansastechnews.com for more information about each specific event and complete coverage of Welcome Week 2014.]]>