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Welcome Week – Wednesday Schedule

Date: August 23, 2023
Time: 12:00 am  to  12:00 am

Do’s, Don’ts, and Donuts with Career Services! – 9:00-10:00 am

Ronnie Williams Student Center Ballroom

UCA Career Services wants our bears to graduate career ready! Join this session to learn how to build your career readiness by making the most of your opportunities here at UCA. Your career experiences can begin early with on-campus student employment. Whether or not you attended the student employment fair on Tuesday, attend “Do’s, Don’t, and Donuts” to get more information on how to land the jobs and begin working this semester.
Career Services will provide donuts and coffee to students in attendance.
Sponsored by Career Services

 

 

Get Up, Get Out, and Get Involved! – 10:30-11:30 am

Ronnie Williams Student Center Ballroom

Getting involved on campus is such an important part of the college experience, but sometimes it’s hard to know how to get started. We can help! With almost 200 RSOs (Recognized Student Organizations) and countless campus events, you’re sure to find a place at UCA! The Student Life team is here to help you learn more about involvement opportunities and how to take your first steps to join groups or attend events. During this session you’ll learn about the various ways to get involved and get an overview of how to use CubConnect, our engagement platform, to find events and organizations that are right for you.

Sponsored by Student Life

University Scholars Program Luncheon – 11:30-1:00 pm

McCastlain Ballroom

Students admitted to the University Scholars Program should attend this welcome luncheon in the McCastlain Ballroom.

Conway Daze – 2:00-5:00 pm

Ronnie Williams Student Center Courtyard

Come see what your new home has to offer and see how you can get involved on campus and in the community. There will be over 150 student organizations, UCA departments and local Conway businesses on hand to show you what they have to offer! If you are a looking for a job at a local business, check out the section with employers who are currently hiring!

 

 

 

UCA Football Pep Rally & Scrimmage – 6:00 pm

Estes Stadium (football field) – Student Section is on the visitor side, closest to Bear Hall.

Group of students_with Bam Bam sticksBe a part of the tradition! Join one of the largest student organizations on campus, The Bear Den, along with the UCA Band, Cheer and Dance Teams as we cheer on our UCA football team while learning all our traditional UCA Bear chants and game day rituals.

Sponsored by The Bear Den and UCA Athletics.

 

Rock the Lawn – 8:00-10:00 pm

Arkansas Hall Lawn

Join the Resident Housing Association for a night of fun rides, games, and free food! Take time to mingle with your peers and enjoy a night of fun right before classes begin.  The coveted Battle of the Halls trophy will also be presented!

Sponsored by the Resident Housing Association