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• Participate in the candlelit New Student Opening Ceremony • Learn the words to the Fight Song • Visit the ASUN Bookstore and get your Pack Gear • Learn the name of each of your professors and get to know them by visiting during office hours

• Go to class…every class • Join a club • Read the Nevada Sagebrush • Attend Wolf Pack games • Visit “The Center” • Play Frisbee on the quad • Go to the Hot Air Balloon Races • Visit the Math Center for help • Attend a wide variety of campus events — concerts, movies, BBQs and more! • Be a part of a “white out” • Go skiing

and snowboarding in the Sierra Mountain resorts • Meet with your advisor each semester • Attend a tutoring session at the Tutoring Center • Have fun! Make friends! • Hang out at the Joe Crowley Student Union • Swim

in gorgeous Lake Tahoe • Find out about studying abroad and learning a second language through USAC • Visit the Writing Center for tips on that

next paper • Participate in Mackay Week • Remember that going to college is a life-changing experience • Make the most of it!

Freshmen To Do List

Wolf Pack Welcome is the beginning of the NEVADA experience. It is full of events and activities to introduce you to the campus community. It started on August 25th with Dorm Storm and an Outdoor movie, and is full of a variety of additional events from now through September 11th. So enjoy the kickoff events – Opening Ceremony, your College Welcome, the Welcome Bar-B-Que, and all the events that follow. Welcome to the Wolf Pack!

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Friday,August 26th

Welcome all new students and families into the Wolf Pack family. Join President Marc Johnson and Provost Dr. Heather Hardy at the 12th Annual Opening Ceremony.Sponsored by: New Student Initiatives & the Office of the President

Catch a ride to or from campus all semester starting now.Call 775-742-6808

Residence Hall Floor meetings7-8:00pmIndividual Halls

Signature events All events are free unless noted

campus escort Service 7:00pm

opening ceremony9:45amLawlor eventscenter

Meet the Dean and faculty at each of the individual colleges. See listing on College Welcome handout. Sponsored by: New Student Initiatives

college Welcomeevents 11:00am

Contact the Honors Program for more detailsSponsored by: Honors Program

20th Annual Incoming Honors Student Retreat

Come enjoy free food with your families as we welcome all incoming students to the university. Sponsored by: New Student Initiatives

Wolf Pack Welcome Bar-B-Que12:30pmJoe crowleyStudent Union Plaza

Get to know your fellow neighbors! Plus, the inside scoop on why your floor is the best place to live! Check with your RA or front desk for individual meeting locations.Sponsored by: Residential Life, Housing & Food Service

Come out to the student union and enjoy FREE pizza, cotton candy, popcorn, and prizes while listening to music, making crafts and meeting new people! There will also be inflatable bounce houses to box, joust, and sumo wrestle with your friends! For those of you who want to relax, we will also have an oxygen bar and lounge area. There is sure to be something for everyone, so [g]o to The Joe!Sponsored by: [g]movement & Joe Crowley Student Union

[g]o to The Joe9:00pm-12:00amJcSU 4th floor

Beat the heat at the Residence Hall Association’s annual Fall Carnival & Bar-B-Que. Cool off with music, games and fun! At 5pm, the DownUnder Cafe will host a carnival-themed BBQ. Dinner costs 1 meal swipe or $9.00.Sponsored by: Residence Hall Association and Chartwells Dining Services

Residence Hall Association Fall carnival &Bar-B-Que4-7:00pmJot Travis Lawn

Saturday,August 27th

If you are looking for information on how to join a fraternity or sorority this session is for you! Each chapter will give a presentation about their values, philanthropy, and what benefits there are for you as a member of the Greek Community.Sponsored by: [g]movement

Fraternity & Sorority Information Session5-6:00pmDmS 100

Come to the annual “Quad Day.” There will be a free BBQ, and a variety of water related activities. Bring your friends and make new ones before classes begin.Sponsored by: ASUN Flipside

Quad DayNoon-4:00pmQuad

Argenta Hall Mezz (lobby) and Joe Crowley Student Union front desk Find your classes with the help of the orientation guides and other campus leaders.Sponsored by: New Student Initiatives

Twilight Tours6:30pmIndividual Halls

Make Sierra Hall the best hall on campus at our meet and greet ice cream social. Your CAs and Residence Hall Association leaders will talk about how to get involved in your community council. All Sierra residents invited!Sponsored by: Residential Life, Housing & Food Service

Sierra Hall Leadership & Involvement Social 9:00-10:00pmSierra Bluff (2nd Floor)

At this second meeting, you’ll get to meet new people and learn about all the great things coming to your floor and hall this semester. Check with your RA or front desk for individual meeting locations.Sponsored by: Residential Life, Housing & Food Service

Residence Hall community meetings7-8:00pmIndividual Halls

Whether you are a line-dancing expert or first-timer, come to the Cantina and learn or practice some new moves! Bring yourdancing shoes, and we’ll supply the rest!Sponsored by: The Joe Crowley StudentUnion & Campus Underground

Dance the Line11:00pmcantina Del Lobo, 3rd floor of the Joe crowley Student Union


Sign-up for a competition/race with teams of four to complete six different challenges for the chance at great prizes! Sponsored by: The Joe Crowley Student Union, Campus Underground & ASUN Flipside.

The Joemazing Race7:30pmThe Joe Plaza

Hypnotist chris cady9-11:00pmJcSU TheatreYou’ve seen them on TV and read about them in books, so now it’s time to see one in person! Local hypnotist Chris Cady will perform for FREE and maybe you’ll even be the one chosen to come onstage.Sponsored by: Campus Underground

Bring your family and friends to enjoy this free showing of the Disney hit, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides! Come earlyand enjoy some free concessions!Sponsored by: The Joe Crowley Student Union

Pirates of the caribbean: on Stranger Tides10:00am and 3:00pmJcSU Theatre

Sunday,August 28th

Make Canada Hall the best hall on campus at our meet and greet ice cream social. Your CAs and Residence Hall Association leaders will talk about how to get involved in your community council. All Canada residents invited!Sponsored by: Residential Life, Housing & Food Service

canada Hall Leadership & Involvement Social 9:00-10:00pmcanada Pit (Lobby)

Saturday,August 27th

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Who’s still the reigning Hall of the Year champions? That’s right... WHIPPLE! Defend the title at our meet and greet ice cream social. Your RAs and Residence Hall Association leaders will talk about getting involved in your hall council. Make Whipple community even better than last year! All Whipple residents invited!Sponsored by: Residential Life, Housing & Food Service

Whipple Leadership & Involvement Social9:30-10:30pmWhipple Fishbowl (Lobby)

Nye Hall Leadership & Involvement Social 10:00-11:00pmNye Floor Lounges

Make Argenta Hall not just the largest, but also the best hall on campus at our meet and greet ice cream social. Your RAs and Residence Hall Association leaders will talk about getting involved in your hall council. All Argenta residents invited!Sponsored by: Residential Life, Housing & Food Service

Argenta Hall Leadership & Involvement Social 10:00-11:00pmArgenta mezz (Lobby)


Make Manzanita-Juniper Hall the best hall on campus at our meet and greet ice cream social. Your RAs and Residence Hall Association leaders will talk about how to get involved in your hall council. All Manzanita & Juniper residents invited!Sponsored by: Residential Life, Housing & Food Service

manzanita-Juniper Hall Leadership & Involvement Social 9:30-10:30pmmanJun main Lounge

Did you know that last year Nye Hall was the highest-ranking hall in Homecoming...? This year, you’re going for #1! Come begin our quest at our meet and greet ice cream social. Your RAs and Residence Hall Association leaders will talk about getting involved in your hall council. All Nye residents invited!Sponsored by: Residential Life, Housing & Food Service

monday,August 29thGo to classDon’t forget – it is the first day of classes!

Still need help getting around campus or paperwork done? Stop by the Super Start Tent in Barnes Plaza in front of the Thompson Building where students and staff can help you out. Sponsored by: New Student Initiatives, Student Services Division

“Super Start”9:00am-2:00pmBarnes Plaza

Start your first day of school off right! Stop by the Knowledge Center lawn and grab some free breakfast before heading to class.Sponsored by: ASUN Flipside

Back-to-School Breakfast9-11amKnowledge center Lawn

Want to join a club but don’t know how? Want to learn about opportunities on campus to get involved? Want to start your own club? Come to our workshop on how to find clubs, how to join them, and how to start one.Sponsored by: ASUN Department of Clubs & Organizations

Join a club12pm-1pmJcSU 320

Come join ASUN for the first concert of the year – Macklemore! Catch the Campus Escort van at the each of the residence halls throughout the night.Sponsored by: ASUN Flipside

concert7:30-10pmJScU Ballroom

Still need help getting around campus or paperwork done? Stop by the Super Start Tent in Barnes Plaza in front of the Thompson Building where students and staff can help you out. Sponsored by: New Student Initiatives, Student Services Division

“Super Start”9:00am-2:00pmBarnes Plaza

Tuesday,August 30th

Come for the Grill and stay for the ChillSponsored by ASUN Flipside

Wolf Pack chill & Grill12-2pmJcSUGateway Plaza

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Need a midnight snack? ASUN will be serving pancakes into the morning hours at the “Wolf it Down Pancake Breakfast.” Get excited for an event which has become tradition at the University of Nevada. Looking for a ride – Catch the Campus Escort van from each residence hall to The Quad. Sponsored by: ASUN Flipside

Wolf it Down 11:30pm-1:00am Quad

Signature events



Wednesday,August 31st



Cool down with a mid-day treat! Come to the student union to enjoy a free root beer float.Sponsored by: ASUN Flipside

Root Beer Floats 12-1:30pm Gateway Plaza

The Come Get Rec’d event will give students the opportunity to activate their memberships for the semester and year, use the fitness center to lift weights, swim in the pool, climb on the rock wall, play pick-up basketball, and much more. Snacks will be available in the hallway, raffle prizes and free t-shirts will be given out throughout the evening.Sponsored by: Lombardi Recreation Center and Be in The Know.

come Get Rec’d9pm-12amLombardiRecreation center


Join a club12pm-1pm JcSU 320

Thursday,September 1st

Come join the Multicultural Greek Council for their annual Yard Show. Each of our 10 culturally based fraternities and sororities will perform a step or stroll to showcase their organization. Immediately following the show we invite you to join us for food and an information session. Sponsored by: Multicultural Greek Council

mGc Yard Show 4:00pm mIKc Lawn

Need a laugh? Come to the theatre in the Joe to check out comedian K-Von. Sponsored by: ASUN Flipside

Howl With the Pack7-8pmJcSU Theatre

Lie out under the stars and enjoy a movie on the lawn. Pack a blanket and head down to the student union to watch Bridesmaids.Get there early for free concessions!Sponsored by: ASUN Flipside

movie on the Lawn9-11pmJcSU Theatre

Friday,September 2nd

All new Honors students must attend one of two Honors Orientations to learn about the requirements, benefits, and opportunities of being a member of the Honors Program. Students must RSVP to the Honors Program for Honors Orientation Session 1 or for Honors Orientation Session 2 on Sept. 8 at 4 pm in AB 102.Sponsored by: Honors Program

New Honors Student orientationNoon-1pmAB 102

Looking to get involved? Come to “Friday Festival” to meet representatives from campus clubs and organizations. There will be games, food, and fun!Sponsored by ASUN Flipside

Friday Festival 3-7pm Quad

Come learn more about our 10 culturally-based fraternities and sororities, enjoy free food and great information. Sponsored by: Multicultural Greek Council

mGc Info Night5:30pmJcSU Ballroom

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Sunday,September 4th

Come out and show your school spirit with this annual Traditional event! Meet outside the JCSU on Sunday morning to be driven up to Nevada’s landmark, the “N”. You will then have the privilege to make Nevada look great and make new friends while painting the “N”!Sponsored by: ASUN Department of Traditions, Blue Crew and Athletics

Paint the “N”10am-1pmmeet outside the JcSU

All events are free unless noted

Come watch the women’s soccer team crush Southern Nevada in Mackay Stadium. Food and drinks will be provided, so come out and support!Sponsored: ASUN Department of Traditions, Blue Crew and Athletics

Beat UNLV Soccer Bar-B-Que1pm-3pm mackay Stadium

monday,September 5th

The Interfraternity Council (IFC) will host its’ annual house tours. If you are interested in joining a fraternity, this is a great opportunity for you to come and take a tour of 12 organizations that make up the IFC and get to know some of the members.Sponsored by: Interfraternity Council

Interfraternity council House Tours 5:00pm-8:00pmJoe crowleyStudent Union

Do you want to make a difference—in someone’s life AND your own? Substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery is a vibrant and action- oriented way to help others and self. CASAT staff will introduce its Addiction Treatment Services minor, its student club, SOPAS, and its new student community, N-RAP. The Nevada Recovery and Prevention Community will promote recovery and prevention by providing social and academic support through peer-to-peer services, on-going seminars, fun activities, and service engagement. Sponsored by: Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT)

Tuesday,September 6thcASAT minor & N-RAP 12:30pm-2:00pmJcSU (TBD)

Earlier this year a police officer in Toronto, Canada said “women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimized.” His words sparked protest worldwide. Men and women are invited to take part in the Slut Walk: Anti Rape March to raise awareness and protest violence towards women. Be part of this public demonstration to show that a mini skirt is not an excuse for rape. Sponsored by: The Center for Student Cultural Diversity

Slut Walk: Anti-Rape marchNoonJot Travis Lawn

Wednesday,September 7th

Thursday,September 8th

Discover how easy it is to study abroad with USAC/UNR! Learn about our 39 programs in 24 countries available for winter, summer, semester and yearlong terms, and find one that matches your interests. Study abroad does not need to be expensive, and we will provide you with resources including scholarship options and financial aid. You will even have a chance to chat with one of our current study abroad students live from Spain via Skype – don’t miss this unique opportunity!Sponsored by: USAC - University Studies Abroad Consortium

Study Abroad 101 Noon-1pmJcSU 324

All new Honors students must attend one of two Honors Orientations to learn about the requirements, benefits, and opportunities of being a member of the Honors Program. Students must RSVP to the Honors Program for Honors Orientation Session 2 on Sept. 8 at 4 pm in AB 102.Sponsored by: Honors Program

New Honors Student orientation Session 24-5pmAB 102

Friday,September 9th

Bring a team (or we’ll put you on one) to play summertime whiffle ball and compete for prizes! You’ll also be able to sample local area burgers and vote for the best one to represent NEVADA!Sponsored by: Campus Underground

Whiffle Ball Tournament and “UNR’s Best Burger” competition 9pm-12amJohn Sala Intramural Fields

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Come by the Joe Plaza for demonstrations, giveaways and information about what the University campus and community does to promote a sustainable lifestyle.Sponsored by: Joe Crowley Student Union and the Academy of the Environment

Sustainability Fair11am-2pmThe Joe Plaza

Average classsize: 25.3

Relocated toReno, Nevada: 1885

Average ACT / SAT score: 23/1054

President:Marc Johnson

Student-to-facultyratio: 22:1

Established: 1874(in Elko, Nevada)

ConferenceWestern Athletic

Conference(WAC): NCAA Division I

Setting:Urban

Mascots:Alphie &

Wolfie

Nickname:Nevada

Wolf Pack

Endowment: $106,484,577

Average entering freshman GPA: 3.37

U.S. states represented: 50

Countriesrepresented:more than 80

Student body:16,867 (13,367

undergraduates)

Colors:Silver and Blue

U.S. News Rankings:Tier One: Amongthe Best National

Universities

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Find out about the clubs and organizations affiliated with the Center for Student Cultural Diversity at this FREE barbecue, open house, and club fair. Get in where you fit in. Be at Centerfest!Sponsored by: The Center for Student Cultural DiversityEllen Houston, [email protected], 784-4936

centerfest11am-1pm3rd Floor, JcSU, including the patio

Friday,September 9th

The Freshman Leadership Conference is open to all first-year students at the University who want to advance their knowledge and understanding of leadership. Become a leader of the Pack! Cost is only $20. Sign up via email: [email protected] by: ASUN/Student Activities

Freshman Leadership conference9am-4pmThe Joe

Saturday,September 10th

See local and regional stand-up comedians perform for free! Doors for the show open at 8:30 p.m.Sponsored by: Campus Underground

comedy Night9-11pmJcSU Theatre

Signature events

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