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B R A V E N A T I O N WELCOME WEEK Schedule of Events 2 19
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
GPAC: Givens Performing Arts Center
UC: University Center
Welcome Week is full of lots of different types of events, which are
designated by different colors in the schedule. Take advantage of the
variety of events during Welcome Week to make sure you get off to a
great start!
Academic Sessions Building Community
Traditions Co-Curricular Engagement
BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THESE ICONS:
Please make sure you have your Braves Card with you at all events.
Saturday, August 10
8 a.m.-1 p.m. RESIDENTIAL STUDENT CHECK-IN AND MOVE-IN
Various Locations
11 a.m.-2 p.m. LUNCH
UC
5-6:15 p.m. DINNER
UC
5:30-6:15 p.m. COMMUTER STUDENT CHECK-IN
AND MEET AND GREET
Receive your Welcome Week schedule and enjoy free play in the game
room!
Sponsored by the Center for Student Success
UC Lounge
6:30-7:30 p.m. BRAVEWALK, BLACK AND GOLD KICKOFF
AND FRESHMAN CLASS PHOTO (REQUIRED)
Students, this is your first don’t-miss event! Join your fellow students as you
are officially welcomed to UNC Pembroke! Students will join Chancellor
Free Food Robin Gary Cummings as they cross over the bridge, symbolizing their
entrance into the UNCP community.
Make sure you wear a white UNCP t-shirt for the photo.
Sponsored by the Center for Student Success
Lowry Bell Tower (Quad)
7:30-11 p.m. FLIGHT
Join us for a night of fun, food and music as we celebrate your first night on
campus and the rich culture of Pembroke and surrounding area. Please visit
uncp.edu/flight for important information regarding this event.
Sponsored by the Center for Student Success & Community and Civic
Engagement
Old Main
Sunday, August 11
1-4 p.m. SUNDAY, FUN DAY! GAMES IN THE LIVERMORE LIBRARY
Come to the library for an afternoon of fun and games!
There will be mini golf, board games, trivia, and more!
Sponsored by Mary Livermore Library
MARY LIVERMORE LIBRARY
4 p.m. RESIDENCE LIFE MEETING
(REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS LIVING ON CAMPUS)
GPAC
5-7 p.m. DINNER
UC
8 p.m. NBC’S STAND-UP FOR DIVERSITY COMEDY SHOW
In its sixth consecutive year, NBC is proud to present another groundbreaking
year of Stand-Up for Diversity. Through this initiative, comedians of diverse
backgrounds have been launched to new career milestones. This year’s
show will feature comedians N.C. native Ali Clayton, Calvin Evans, and Mike
Winfield (who had a minor role on The Office).
Sponsored by Pembroke Activities Council
GPAC
Monday, August 12
10 a.m.-12 p.m. NEW HONORS STUDENT ORIENTATION
(REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW HONORS COLLEGE STUDENTS)
This session is intended for new Maynor Honors College freshmen only.
Sponsored by The Maynor Honors College
Moore Hall Auditorium
10-10:45 a.m. BYSTANDER INTERVENTION (REQUIRED)
Sexual assault is everyone’s problem. If you care about making the world
safe, it’s your responsibility to do something when you see it happening.
Come out and learn what you can do to stop sexual assault!
Sponsored by Counseling and Psychological Services
GPAC
10:45-11:45 a.m. BRAVES UNITE FOR A SAFE CAMPUS (REQUIRED)
This session will cover training on what to do in an active shooter
incident and information on sexual assault and the Violence Against
Women Act. All Braves are responsible for creating and supporting a
safe campus!
Sponsored by Campus Police and Title IX and Clery Compliance
GPAC
11 a.m.-2 p.m. LUNCH
UC
1-2 p.m. NEW STUDENT-ATHLETE MEETING
(REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW STUDENT-ATHLETES)
GPAC
1-5 p.m. BRAVES MOVE-IN SHOPPING SHUTTLE
The Braves Move-In Shopping Shuttle will shuttle students to Food Lion
and Walmart for local shopping needs. Visit the Braves Shuttle website
at uncp.edu/bravesshuttle for stop locations and more information.
Pickup times are modified for move-in day only.
Sponsored by University Center and Programs
Various Locations
2-4 p.m. FREE PLAY IN THE GAME ROOM
Stop by and play a few rounds of bowling or pool for free!
The Hawks Nest is your UNCP destination for fun and entertainment.
Sponsored by University Center and Programs
Hawks Nest Game Room (UC)
4 p.m. CORNHOLE
Whether you call it cornhole, baggo or bean bag toss, it’s something
you can play just about anywhere. It’s a great, relaxing game to play
outdoors. In this two-person team double elimination tournament,
compete for a chance to win a free t-shirt!
Sponsored by Campus Recreation
UC Lounge
4:30-5:30 p.m. BOOT-CAMP FITNESS CLASS
This class will tone your body and increase your core strength.
Check out this energetic mix of total body workouts!
Sponsored by Campus Recreation
Auxiliary Gym (Jones Center)
5-6:15 p.m. DINNER
UC
6:30 p.m. CONVOCATION (REQUIRED)
Convocation is your official welcome to the university. Join UNCP
chancellor, provost, deans, faculty and staff as we welcome you to your
new academic community.
Sponsored by the University College
GPAC
9 p.m.-12 a.m. HAWK FEST
Come experience a dance—without all the noise! CEL will be hosting
a silent disco—a dance party with adjustable headphones. You can
tune in on your headphones and jump back and forth between genres
of music with a flick of a switch. Watch the spectacle unfold as a
mass of humanity throws shapes and sings along to what appears to
be complete silence. Bring your Braves Card to check out a pair of
headphones for FREE and dance the night away!
Sponsored by Campus Engagement and Leadership
UC Lawn
Tuesday, August 13
10:30 a.m. SOARING INTO SUCCESS: WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
(REQUIRED)
Hear from the Dean of the University College and learn what it takes to
be successful at UNCP!
Sponsored by the University College
GPAC
11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ACADEMIC CONNECTIONS (REQUIRED)
All new students are required to attend the meta-major meeting for
their major. Additionally, it is strongly encouraged that students attend
additional sessions throughout the day! Please review the majors
under each meta-major meeting to know which session to attend.
Sponsored by the Center for Student Success
Various Locations
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. META-MAJOR MEETING: PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Required for Applied Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry (General,
Analytical, Environmental, Forensic, Molecular Biotechnology, and
Professional Chemistry), Geo-Environmental Studies, Information
Technology, Mathematics, and Mathematics Education.
GPAC
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. META-MAJOR MEETING: APPLIED SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOR SCIENCES
Required for all Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Exercise and Sports
Science and Political Science majors.
UC Annex
1:30-2:30 p.m. META-MAJOR MEETING: COMMUNICATION, HUMANITIES, ARTS
AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Required for all American Indian Studies, Criminal Justice, English,
History, Spanish, Theatre Arts, Mass Communication and Philosophy
and Religion majors.
GPAC
1:30-2:30 p.m. META-MAJOR MEETING: BUSINESS
Required for all Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance,
International Business, Management and Marketing majors.
UC Annex
1:30-2:30 p.m. META-MAJOR MEETING: ART AND MUSIC
Required for all Art (Art Studio, History or Art Education), Music, Musical
Theatre and Music Education majors.
Moore Hall
1:30-2:30 p.m. FINDING YOUR CLASSES: CAMPUS TOUR
Do you need directions to class and have no idea where Locklear Hall
is? Then stop in for a tour to find your classrooms so you are prepared
for the first day of classes!
Sponsored by Orientation Leaders
UC Lounge
1:30-2:30 p.m. CANVAS DEMONSTRATION
Want to learn more about Canvas, the online platform for you to submit
coursework and to stay up-to-date in your courses? Stop by to learn the
ins and out so you are ready day one in class.
Sponsored by Distance Education
Oxendine, Room 1246
2:30-4 p.m. ICE CREAM WITH FACULTY AND STAFF
Stop by the UC Lounge and mix and mingle with the faculty and staff
of UNC Pembroke.
Sponsored by the Center for Student Success
UC Lounge
2:30-3:30 p.m. META-MAJOR MEETING: EDUCATION
Required for Birth to Kindergarten, Elementary Education, Health and
Physical Education, and Special Education majors.
GPAC
2:30-3:30 p.m. META-MAJOR MEETING: EXPLORATORY
Required for undecided majors.
UC Annex
2:30-3:30 p.m. FINDING YOUR CLASSES: CAMPUS TOUR
Do you need directions to class and have no idea where Locklear Hall
is? Then stop in for a tour to find your classrooms so you are prepared
for the first day of classes!
Sponsored by Orientation Leaders
UC Lounge
2:30-3:30 p.m. CANVAS DEMONSTRATION
Want to learn more about Canvas, the online platform for you to submit
coursework and to stay up-to-date in your courses? Stop by to learn the
ins and out so you are ready day one in class.
Sponsored by Distance Education
Oxendine, Room 1246
2:30-3:30 p.m ACADEMIC ADVISING DROP-IN
Want a second opinion on your fall schedule or want to change a
class? Stop by the Center for Student Success where you can have a
conversation with an advisor about your schedule.
Sponsored by the Center for Student Success
D.F. Lowry, Room 324
3:30-4:30 p.m. META-MAJOR MEETING: LIFE SCIENCES
Required for Biology (General, Botany, Environmental, Molecular, and
Zoology), Environmental Science, and Science Education (Biology,
Chemistry, Earth, and Physics) majors.
UC Annex
3:30-4:30 p.m. WHAT’S POPPING IN THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
“Pop” by the School of Education and enjoy an interactive session
that will provide information about becoming a teacher! Additionally,
students, faculty and staff will be available to answer questions about
programs and coursework.
Sponsored by the School of Education
School of Education
3:30-4:30 p.m. META-MAJOR MEETING: APPLIED AND CLINICAL HEALTH SCIENCES
Required for all Pre-Nursing, Biology (Pre-Physical Therapy/
Occupational Therapy and Biomedical Emphasis), Chemistry (Pre-Health
Professions and Pre-Pharmacy) majors.
GPAC
3:30-4:30 p.m. FINDING YOUR CLASSES: CAMPUS TOUR
Do you need directions to class and have no idea where Locklear Hall
is? Then stop in for a tour to go and find your classrooms so you are
prepared for the first day of classes!
Sponsored by Orientation Leaders
UC Lounge
3:30-4:30 p.m. CANVAS DEMONSTRATION
Want to learn more about Canvas, the online platform for you to submit
course work and to stay up-to-date in your courses? Stop by and learn
the ins and out so you are ready day one in class.
Sponsored by Distance Education
Oxendine, Room 1246
3:30-4:30 p.m. ACADEMIC ADVISING DROP-IN
Want a second opinion on your fall schedule or want to change a
class? Stop by the Center for Student Success where you can have a
conversation with an advisor about your schedule.
Sponsored by the Center for Student Success
D.F. Lowry, Room 324
5-7 p.m. DINNER
UC6-9 p.m. BRAVENATION BASH
Join your fellow students for one of the biggest events on campus.
Between the student organization tables, entertainment, food and free
swag, you will not want to miss this one-of-a-kind experience.
Sponsored by Division of Student Affairs
UC LawnWednesday, August 14
7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. WELCOME TENTS
Don’t know where you are going? Stop by one of the many tents set up
around campus to get help and grab some free food.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
Quad, UC Lawn, Lumbee Practice Field
9-11 a.m. WELLNESS WHEELS
Catch a ride on wellness wheels to your next destination while
answering trivia questions for prizes.
Sponsored by Counseling and Psychological Services and Student
Health Services
Campuswide
9-11 a.m. COMMUTER AND TRANSFER GRAB AND GO BREAKFAST
Stop by to meet individuals who are here to help you succeed and enjoy
breakfast and coffee between classes.
Sponsored by New Student Programs
Jacobs Hall, Suite H
2-2:45 p.m. WATER YOGA/WATER AEROBICS
3-3:45 p.m. Come out and participate in yoga that takes place on our brand new
floating yoga boards in our Aquatic Center.
Sponsored by Campus Recreation
UNCP Aquatic Center (Jones Center)
6:30 p.m. NIGHT OF ALL NATIONS: A CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY
As a way to welcome and introduce our newest BraveNation student
scholars, this annual cultural event will introduce new and returning
students to an array of ethnic food and cultural performances. It allows
students to experience the meaning of cultural diversity.
Sponsored by Student Diversity and Inclusion, Campus Engagement
and Leadership, Global Engagement, Housing and Residence Life,
and the Center for Student Success
GPACThursday, August 15
7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. WELCOME TENTS
Don’t know where you are going? Stop by one of the many tents set up
around campus to get help and grab some free food.
Sponsored by Student Affairs
Quad, UC Lawn, Lumbee Practice Field
9-11 a.m. WELLNESS WHEELS
Catch a ride on wellness wheels to your next destination while
answering trivia questions for prizes.
Sponsored by Counseling and Psychological Services and Student
Health Services
Campuswide
10 a.m.-1 p.m. PART-TIME JOB AND VOLUNTEER FAIR
Bring your resume and network with employers who are hiring for
part-time jobs and community partners who are recruiting for volunteer
opportunities.
Sponsored by the Career Center and Community & Civic Engagement
UC Lounge
11 a.m.-1 p.m. TACO TALK: LETS TACO ‘BOUT A CAREER IN HEALTH CARE!
Stop by to meet individuals who are here to help you succeed and enjoy
lunch between classes.
Sponsored by Health Careers Access Program
Jacobs Hall, Suite M
11 a.m.-9 p.m. WI-BIT CHALLENGE COURSE
What’s more fun than playing around on an inflatable obstacle course?
Playing around on an inflatable obstacle course that floats on water.
Come test your balance and agility on our Wibit-an inflatable obstacle
course that sits on top of the water.
Sponsored by Campus Recreation
UNCP Aquatic Center (Jones Center)2-2:45 p.m. WATER YOGA/WATER AEROBICS
3-3:45 p.m. Come out and participate in yoga that takes place on our brand new
floating yoga boards in our Aquatic Center.
Sponsored by Campus Recreation
UNCP Aquatic Center (Jones Center)
4 p.m. WATER BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Come out and compete in a three-person double elimination
tournament for a chance to win a free t-shirt.
Sponsored by Campus Recreation
UNCP Aquatic Center (Jones Center)
5-7 p.m. ESP/WIN WELCOME WEEK TAILGATE
Calling all ESP and WIN students! Join other students and the Center for
Students Success for a Tailgate on the UC Lawn.
Sponsored by the Center for Student Success
UC Lawn
7 p.m. BLACK AND GOLD BLITZ
Learn the rules of tailgating, the rules of football and how best to cheer
on the Braves this season! Make new friends and join the Braves football
team at Grace P. Johnson Stadium!
Sponsored by Athletics and Campus Engagement and Leadership
Grace P. Johnson Stadium
Friday, August 16
11 a.m.-1 p.m. TRANSFER AND COMMUTER STUDENT MEET-UP
Stop by to meet individuals who are here to help you succeed and enjoy
lunch between classes.
Sponsored by New Student Programs
Jacobs Hall, Suite H
2-4 p.m. T-SHIRT SWAP AND FREE PLAY WITH THE ORIENTATION LEADERS
Trade in a t-shirt from any other school and receive a brand new UNCP
shirt and enjoy free play in the game room. Stop by to learn more about
becoming an Orientation Leader next summer.
Sponsored by Orientation Leaders and New Student Programs
Hawks Nest Game Room (UC)10 p.m.-2 a.m. HAWKINS DANCE
Ready to tear up the dance floor? Come to the 5th annual HAWKins
Dance and show us what ya got!
Sponsored by Pembroke Activities Council and All Greek Council
UC Annex
Saturday, August 17
2-3:30 p.m. PLAYFAIR (REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS LIVING ON CAMPUS)
It’s entertainment! It’s fun! It’s the perfect way to make new campus
friendships! Playfair is the ultimate icebreaker and community-building
experience for freshmen! Playfair will also help promote campus unity
and school spirit, ultimately providing a long-lasting impact for new
students, significantly shaping your first-year residential experience.
Sponsored by Housing and Residence Life
Main Gym (Jones Center)
3:30-5:30 p.m. FYRE KICKOFF (REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS LIVING ON
CAMPUS)
Continue to connect and engage with your fellow freshman class while
enjoying a variety of activities and snacks during this festival style event.
Sponsored by Housing and Residence Life
UC Annex Lawn
7-10 p.m. BRAVENATION BINGO
With creative games, lively callers, great food and fantastic bingo prizes,
this is not your grandmother’s bingo! Come out and engage with your
fellow Braves during an electrifying event...Bingo, BraveNation style!
Sponsored by Housing and Residence Life
UC Annex
For a list of optional spiritual communities representing a variety of religions, please visit uncp.edu/welcomeweek. Please note, transportation is not provided.
Contact: New Student Programs, Jacobs Hall, Suite H • 910.521.6243 or 910.521.6662 • uncp.edu/orientation
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