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INVOLVEMENT • CIVILITY • SERVICE • RESPECT • HEALTH • COMMUNITY • HONOR
DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES & INVOLVEMENT CENTER

UNCWelcome offers you a wide variety of entertaining and engaging social activities as well as informative events designed to acquaint you with your new community and to prepare you for the academic year.
We encourage you to check out the comprehensive list of events in this booklet. This is your opportunity to participate in meaningful and exciting activities and make some new friends as we start the fall semester.
The UNCWelcome committee has worked diligently to provide a balanced schedule of events that will appeal to a diverse audience. Through the wide variety of programs offered, we encourage the full participation of all students, and have worked to make events and programs accessible to everyone. Many of the events are specifically targeted to off-campus, non-traditional and transfer students. Look for those words in the event titles. Other events are intended for all students, faculty and staff, and are very family friendly as well. Look for the Family Friendly icon throughout this booklet.
The Campus Activities & Involvement Center in the Fisher Student Center, Room 2029, is your gateway to entertainment, involvement and leadership on campus. Stop by or visit our website at www.uncw.edu/activities, and we will help you get connected to campus life.
We also encourage you to check out any of our more than 270 student organizations. We have a wide variety of options from which to choose as we believe getting involved is critical to your success as a student at
UNCW. Visit www.uncw.edu/studentsorgs to see the full listing of our clubs and organizations.
Welcome to UNCW and remember go out and get involved during
UNCW
Jon Kapell
Director for Campus Activities & Involvement

UNCW
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UNCW Police Bike Registration Multiple Locations
Did you know that bike theft is one of the most prevalent crimes at UNCW? Help stop bike theft and improve the chances of recovering your bike if it is stolen by registering your bike with UNCW Police. This is a free service and is mandatory for all students who use bikes on campus. For more information, visit our website at www.uncw.edu/police.
Wednesday, Aug. 20
Thursday, Aug. 21
Monday, Aug. 25
Tuesday, Aug. 26
Wednesday, Aug. 27
Thursday, Aug. 28
Gazebo Recreation Area
Wagoner Hall
Wagoner Hall
Fisher Student Center
Involvement Carnival
Randall Library
6 - 9 p.m.
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Move-In
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. B1NAR1ES Technology Store is OPEN
Fisher University Union – 1st floor
Microsoft Office Pro is only $39.99.
B1NAR1ES has the technology items you may have forgotten at home. Visit the store to get your cables, software, flash drives, phone and laptop cases.
Free T-shirts for all freshmen! Free large campus maps!
Noon – 5 p.m. Technology Assistance Center (TAC)
Randall Library – Back of 1st floor
The TAC will be available via phone, email and in person to assist with Internet connectivity, passwords and technical questions.
Phone: 910.962.HELP
Email: TAC@uncw.edu
Web: asktac.uncw.edu

1 – 4 p.m.
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. UNCW Bookstore is OPEN
Fisher Student Center
Want to be prepared for your first day of classes? Stop by the UNCW Bookstore to pick up your textbooks that you ordered online. If you did not order online, not a problem! Stop by the bookstore with your course schedule and one of our booksellers will be happy to assist you in finding your books. We specialize in options; textbook rentals and digital textbooks are cost-saving options available in-store and online. Check your booklist on our website or through SeaNet to see if your books qualify for rental or digital options. Why stop there? Stock up on your teal for the semester and pick up an iced coffee at the “Dub City Brew” Starbucks Café. Visit www.shopuncw.com 24/7 for all of your textbook and Seahawk spirit apparel needs.
5 – 7 p.m.
Move-In Day Resource Fair
Warwick Center
We know there will be a few last-minute issues to address on this very busy day, so we will gather staff from many of the offices that can help you resolve them.
You’ll find staff from B1NAR1ES and TAC, student accounts, financial aid, auxiliary services and many others in the Warwick Center. A detailed list of participating offices will be available the morning of Move-In. You will also find the Hawk’s Nest open for lunch, along with the post office and bookstore.
Mandatory Residence Hall Floor Meetings
On the halls
Meet the rest of your floor, suite or apartment building during your first residence hall meeting with your resident assistant (RA). You will be introduced to your new community and receive important information about living in your specific area.
Your RA will announce the start time and location of your meeting during Move-In; please see postings found in your residential area.
7 p.m.
8 p.m.
New Off-Campus Student Pizza Social
Warwick Center Ballroom
Are you a new first-year or transfer student who will be living off campus? Join the student staff of the Office of the Dean of Students and Seahawk Links to meet other off-campus students. For more information, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 910.962.3119 or Assistant Dean Amy Hector at hectora@uncw.edu.
Hilarious Hypnotist, Brian Imbus (PG-13)
Trask Coliseum
We are excited that you have joined our campus community! Our annual kick-off event is a sure-fire way to amaze as you witness hypnotist Brian Imbus entertain, delight and make your sides split with laughter as you watch your friends on stage under the spell of hypnosis. This dynamic and fast-paced show is unlike anything you’ve seen before!

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. B1NAR1ES Technology Store is OPEN
Fisher University Union – 1st floor
Microsoft Office Pro is only $39.99.
B1NAR1ES has the technology items you may have forgotten at home. Visit the store to get your cables, software, flash drives, phone and laptop cases.
Free T-shirts for all freshmen! Free large campus maps!
10 p.m. – 1 a.m. Late-Night Shuttle for Seahawks to Target!
Pickup Locations: Graham-Hewlett, Galloway/Belk and Lot FF
Forgot to pack something or left it at home? Climb aboard a free shuttle running on a 20-minute loop from UNCW to Target. Target is opening exclusively to UNCW students and is featuring vendors with free samples, coupons and giveaways! Target will also enter participating students in a grand prize drawing for an iPad Mini. Experience Target on a night when Seahawks are VIP’s! Sponsored by Auxiliary Services.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. UNCW Bookstore is OPEN
Fisher Student Center
3 – 11 p.m. Technology Assistance Center (TAC)
Randall Library – back of 1st floor: asktac.uncw.edu
See the Aug. 16 Technology Assistance Center description for details.
5:30 – 7 p.m. The Road to Sankofa
Clock Tower Lounge, Fisher Student Center
The Road to Sankofa is a program to welcome you and your family to the UNCW family. This program introduces you to the Upperman African American Cultural
Center and the great legacy of the African American presence at UNCW. Join members of the UNCW faculty and administration, student leaders and other distinguished guests for this important UNCW tradition.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
with Maura Cullen
Burney Center Ballroom
One of the core issues we face is our fear of being judged and misunderstood and the fear that we lack the power to make a difference. This fear can prevent us from taking meaningful action. This engaging, interactive session teaches effective and compassionate ways to connect with your fellow Seahawks and have a positive impact on UNCW and the global community. Seahawk Nation is an honest and engaging program that will help create our own Seahawk Nation at UNCW.
Men’s Soccer v. NC State
Come watch UNCW’s Men’s Soccer team take on NC State at the UNCW Soccer
Stadium (behind the intramural fields on campus near Greene Track). Support the
Seahawks and sign up for Team Teal, UNCW’s fan rewards program. Team Teal is
FREE to join and rewards you with great giveaways for attending home Seahawk athletic events. All students admitted free with UNCW student ID.

7 – 10 p.m. VIP Night at the UNCW Bookstore
The bookstore will be open just for the Class of 2018 from 7 until 10 p.m. Take a picture in our photo booth, enjoy exclusive discounts, giveaways, food, games and much more. This is your night, Class of 2018!
8:30 – 10:30 p.m. ACE Presents: Open Mic Night
Campus Amphitheater (Rain location: Hawk’s Nest Stage)
One of UNCW’s favorite traditions! This event, hosted by ACE throughout the academic year, occurs on the second Tuesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. To get the year started we’ve decided to host one early. We invite all Seahawks to showcase their talents while expressing themselves. Whether you’re a poet, musician, rapper, spoken word artist, comic or have another talent you want to showcase this is your chance. Not artistically inclined? No problem! Come enjoy some complimentary refreshments and enjoy the talents of others.
10 a.m. – Noon Convocation and Class Picture
Trask Coliseum
Convocation is UNCW’s official academic welcome for the Class of 2018. First-year students will receive small-group assignments by email from the Office of Transition
Programs to let them know where to report by 10 a.m. Faculty members will be there to welcome the groups and offer their perspectives on academic success.
After the small-group meetings, students will proceed to the Clock Tower for the unveiling of the Class of 2018 flag, a class photo and the beginning of their first
“Trask Trek.” At Trask Coliseum, the formal ceremony will begin with a welcome by the provost and comments by the chancellor. Dr. Candace Thompson, assistant professor in instruction technology, foundations and secondary education, will be the featured speaker. Returning student leaders will be available throughout the morning to provide guidance and answer questions.
1 – 3 p.m.
Join this great tradition at UNCW! Don’t forget to wear your orientation shirt or another favorite teal shirt for the official class picture.
Immediately following Convocation - All-Campus Lunch
Hoggard Lawn (Rain location: Wagoner Hall)
Come one, come all! At noon, following convocation, UNCW students, faculty and staff will gather on the historic lawn near Hoggard, James and Alderman Halls for a campus picnic to celebrate the start of the new academic year. Don’t miss this special occasion!
Tie Dye with your Seahawk Link
Campus Amphitheater
Join the Seahawk Links at the Campus Amphitheater for music, fun and tie dying.
Bring your own item or use one of the free T-shirts available on site. Seahawk Links are UNCW students who assist incoming freshmen with their transition into college during their first semester. This is a great opportunity to meet your Seahawk Link before classes begin. Sponsored by the Office of Transition Programs.

2 – 4 p.m.
3 – 4:30 p.m.
UNCW Ensembles Fair
Cultural Arts Building Lobby
The Department of Music invites you to participate in our award-winning student music ensembles. Our wide variety of ensembles provides you with an opportunity to participate in campus life outside your academic curriculum, connect with a large community of students who share your love of music and enjoy extensive performance opportunities with internationally recognized faculty artists. Membership in ensembles is open to any UNCW student who has had instrumental or vocal experience. Get to know our ensemble directors and students and learn how to use your musical talents in college to earn University Studies credit. For more information, visit www.uncw.edu/music or call the Department of Music at 910.962.3415.
Transfer & Non-Traditional Student Ice Cream Social
Warwick Center Ballroom
Get connected, get answers and get free ICE CREAM! Meet other transfer students and current student leaders while learning more about UNCW. Sponsored by Transition Programs, the Office of the Dean of Students, Tau Sigma and the Transfer
Student Organization.
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Transfer & Non-Traditional Student “Find My Classes” Tour
Departing from Warwick Center Ballroom
Join transfer peer mentors who will take you to find your classes so that you’re prepared for the first day, rain or shine (just like classes)!
5 p.m. Community Standards Meetings
In your residence hall
This is your floor’s or building’s opportunity to define mutual expectations for how the community will function during the year. In these discussions facilitated by your
RA, you will share your vision for the living environment. Community standards will be developed to serve as a guide for living expectations and a means to hold each other accountable. These meetings are required for all students who live on campus. See your RA or postings for further details.
6 – 9 p.m. Rock the Rec!
Student Recreation Center
Join the Department of Campus Recreation along with CARE, CROSSROADS, Health
Promotion and your fellow Seahawks for a night of free food, great music and inflatable games as we “Rock the Rec!” Events include group exercise classes, a bungee trampoline, climbing wall access and so much more! Campus recreation staff will be available to answer your recreational questions and give facility tours of the new recreation center. Make sure you bring your student ID and wear your workout clothes and shoes so you can try out the equipment.
9 – 11:30 p.m. Dive-In Movie
Student Recreation Center Pool
Campus recreation invites you to the SRC pool for a special showing of Goonies .
Bring your bathing suit and towel and let the fun begin! Inner tubes will be provided to keep the fun afloat while you relax and enjoy this great movie that was filmed in the Wilmington area. Refreshments will be provided. Visit the campus recreation website to view the lap and recreational swim times and additional programming.

Put on your teal and show your school spirit as we continue the tradition of Teal Tuesdays!
Noon – 3 p.m. Free Games
Sharky’s Box Office & Game Room
Fisher Student Center
Come to Sharky’s Game Room for a special afternoon of FREE billiards, table tennis,
Dance Dance Revolution (DDR), Wii and Xbox 360. Enter our drawing by 3 p.m. to win a Sharky’s membership with FREE game play all semester! If you like gaming, try our Wii and Xbox 360 systems, featuring games like Just Dance (1, 2, & 3!),
Mario Kart, Super Smash Brothers, Madden, FIFA and many more! Hungry? Sharky’s offers a wide variety of snacks and drinks at low prices. Don’t forget to ask about our exciting upcoming events and tournaments during the fall semester! Save money by purchasing a Sharky’s membership for just $25 to play FREE GAMES all semester!
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Beach Blast
Wrightsville Beach Crystal Pier (near the Oceanic restaurant)
Grab your bathing suit and towel because the Seahawks are heading to the beach!
There will be free music and the opportunity to meet local vendors.
Important Beach Blast info :
• Shuttles will leave from Lot FF (beside Wagoner Hall) from 11 a.m. until
1:30 p.m. (no further shuttles will take students from campus to the beach.)
• The last shuttle leaves the beach to bring students back to campus at
3:30 p.m. SHARP, so don’t miss it!
• You must bring your UNCW student ID to ride the shuttles, to participate in any of the activities or get free food at the beach.
• Bring bottles of water, food and sunscreen.
• NO ALCOHOL!
• Beach wheelchairs (2) will be available during the time of the event, but users are encouraged to contact activities@uncw.edu to notify them of need for access to this event three days in advance.
8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Student Recreation Center
11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Indoor Pool
11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Outdoor Leisure Pool
If you are not at Beach Blast then you should be playing basketball, racquetball, volleyball, lifting weights, riding a virtual-reality bike, running on a treadmill, bouldering, swimming laps or relaxing on the outdoor pool deck!
Come check out the new state-of-the-art Student Recreation Center featuring 114 pieces of cardio equipment, two weight training areas with free weights, plate-loaded and selectorized equipment, or the functional training area in the nearly 23,000 sq. ft. fitness center. There are also six multipurpose courts, three racquetball courts, a climbing wall and an indoor and outdoor pool. Visit us on Facebook or our website for additional news, updates and information!

4 – 6 p.m.
8 p.m.
4 – 9 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Official Beach Sweep
Wrightsville Beach Crystal Pier (near the Oceanic restaurant)
UNCW Surfrider is hosting a beach sweep to preserve and protect Wrightsville
Beach right after Beach Blast. This is a great way to get involved with service, learn about sustainability and leave the beach better than we found it so we can offer the enjoyment of Beach Blast to future UNCW students.
Wagoner Grand Opening Luau
Wagoner Hall
The beach fun continues as we kick off the year with a luau in Wagoner Hall!
Wag will be transformed into an island paradise featuring menu items with a tropical flair, beach music, giveaways and much more. You don’t want to miss this special dining event!
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Student Recreation Center, Room 114
This is an open AA meeting founded and run by fellow students. All are welcome to join our open campus group every Tuesday or find a local meeting at www.
wilmingtonaa.org.
Students in Recovery Welcome Dinner
Student Recreation Center, Room 104
Are you in recovery from alcohol or drug addiction? Do you care about someone with an alcohol or drug problem? Join the CRCHawks every week for free pizza and good company. Everyone is welcome in the UNCW Campus Recovery Community.
For more information, call 962-4136, stop by either of two CROSSROADS offices
(DePaolo Hall 2105 & SRC 104), or follow @UNCWCRCHawks.
ACE Outdoor Movie: The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie * (PG)
Campus Commons
Enjoy a FREE outdoor screening of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie with fun contests, prizes and free treats before the show! When local restaurant owner and known cheapskate Mr. Krabs is accused of stealing King Neptune’s crown,
SpongeBob and his best friend Patrick set out on a dangerous mission to Shell
City in order to recover the beloved crown and clear Mr. Krabs’ name. No tickets necessary for this outdoor event! Rain location: Lumina Theater, Fisher Student
Center, Sponsored by ACE. (*Title subject to change)
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7:30 a.m. –
2:30 p.m.
First Day of Classes
Student Ambassadors’ Lemonade Brigade
Library Commons, Belk Hall and Chancellor’s Walk
New to UNCW? Thirsty? Lost? Meet the UNCW Student Ambassadors’ Lemonade
Brigade! Student Ambassadors will be at three campus location the first two days of classes to give you all the help you need! At all three spots the Lemonade Brigade will give out FREE lemonade, campus maps, directions and answers to any questions you may have. Whether you are returning to campus or are going to your very first class, stop by and visit the UNCW Student Ambassadors’ Lemonade Brigade for a refreshing break on your trek through campus.
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Student Services Fair
Warwick Center
Getting ready to start the new year, but have questions to be answered? Interested in learning about various offices and resources on campus? Come by and learn about services that will help make your life as a student much easier. There will be free food and fun giveaways. For more information, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 910.962.3119 or Assistant Dean Amy Hector at hectora@uncw.edu
11:30 a.m. – What’s Up Doc?
1:30 p.m. Abrons Student Health Center, DePaolo Hall, 2nd floor
Stop by for a sweet treat! While you’re there, grab information and learn more about the Abrons Student Health Center!
5 – 7 p.m.
6 p.m.
8 p.m.
Group Exercise Extravaganza
Student Recreation Center, Court #4
Start your semester off right with a rockin’ workout with Seahawk Fitness! Bring your friends and experience all the fun Group X has to offer: Cardio Dance, Boot
Camp, Zumba®, and Les Mills™. Classes are just a few of the formats that you’ll get to enjoy. Drop in or stay a while and you’ll have the chance to win priceless
Seahawk Fitness swag.
Narcotics Anonymous Meeting
DePaolo Hall, Room 2105 (CROSSROADS office)
This is an open NA meeting founded and run by fellow students. All are welcome to join our open campus group or find a local meeting at www.coastalcarolinaarea.org.
Concert and Fireworks Extravaganza featuring Liz
Gazebo Recreation Area (Rain location, Warwick Center Ballroom)
Come celebrate the first day of classes, Seahawk style! Bring a chair or blanket and listen to live music played by California native Y2K R&B Pop artist Liz. Grab a seat on the lawn to enjoy a spectacular fireworks display that starts at 9 p.m. Sponsored by the Association for Campus Entertainment, Housing and Residence Life and the
Residence Hall Association. In the event of rain, the fireworks will be cancelled and the concert and refreshments will be moved to the Warwick Center Ballroom.

7:30 a.m. –
2:30 p.m.
Look for the year’s first issue of The Seahawk student newspaper, on campus and online at www.theseahawk.org for the latest news and campus happenings.
Student Ambassadors’ Lemonade Brigade
Library Commons, Belk Hall and Chancellor’s Walk
See the Aug. 20 Lemonade Brigade description for details.
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ca$h Cab
Be on the lookout around campus for the CROSSROADS Ca$h Cab with goodies and free rides to class! Follow @UNCWCrossroads to find us!
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Need a Part-Time Job?
Randall Library, Fisher Student Center (near Starbucks) , and Wagoner Hall Lobby
Visit one of three locations around campus to learn about resources for finding part-time jobs on and off campus. Brought to you by the UNCW Career Center. Visit www.uncw.edu/career for more information.
10:30 a.m. –
3 p.m.
Meet and Greek
End of Chancellor’s Walk, next to Leutze Hall
Come learn about fraternity and sorority life on campus! All 28 organizations will have representatives present and more information about how to get involved. Visit www.uncw.edu/FSL for more information about events.
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Faith Fest
Chancellor’s Walk
Come explore the various opportunities to practice your faith on campus by meeting representatives from UNCW’s religious student organizations. Through your interactions with representatives from the groups, we hope you will find your fit for practicing your own walk of faith.

2 – 4 p.m.
4 – 6 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 – 8 p.m.
7 – 9 p.m.
Involvement Center Meet and Greet
Involvement Center, Fisher Student Center, Room 2029
Getting involved will give you opportunities to meet people, learn new skills and make UNCW feel like home! Stop by our office today or at any point throughout the year, so we can help you get connected in a variety of ways, from clubs and organizations, to service, leadership, fraternity and sorority life, student government and so much more. This is not just for first-year students; all students can benefit from campus engagement. Come by to meet the staff and grab a snack between classes!
Happy Hour
Sharky’s Box Office & Game Room, Fisher Student Center
Enjoy free games and free food every Thursday at Sharky’s Game Room! Transfer and non-traditional students can mix and mingle while you play games and enjoy free pizza! Games include billiards, table tennis, air hockey, Xbox 360, Wii and board games.
Chalk It Out! Chalkboard Art Exhibit
Ann Flack Boseman Gallery, Fisher University Union
This exhibit gives all students on campus the opportunity to express themselves through drawing or language. The gallery is free for anyone to stop by and contribute through Sept. 12. Sponsored by the Association for Campus Entertainment (ACE).
CRCHawks Jungle Adventure
Student Recreation Center, Room 104
Join the CRCHawks in a night of clean and sober fun, starting with dinner in the
Hundley Health Education Center and then a trip to a mystery destination. Everyone is welcome in the UNCW Campus Recovery Community. For more information, call
910.962.4136, stop by one of CROSSROADS of two offices (DePaolo Hall 2105 and
SRC 104) or follow @UNCWCRCHawks.
Get Them to the Greeks
Gazebo Recreation Fields
Get to know our fraternity and sorority members better with free food, games, and great giveaways! Sponsored by the Interfraternity, Panhellenic and National
Pan-Hellenic councils.
UNCWeekends Kick-Off: Bingo Night at Wag!
Wagoner Hall
Join us for one of UNCW’s most fun traditions: BINGO! Swipe yourself into Wagoner
Hall and play along for your chance to win fantastic items that will help you start the year off right. Join your fellow students, feel the glory of Bingo and win fantastic prizes and T-shirts. Fill your pockets full of random swag since you never know what you might have to exchange to win a free shirt! For more information about
UNCWeekends events, visit our Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/groups/
UNCWeekends/

7 p.m. ACE International Cinema: The Lunchbox *
Lumina Theater, Fisher Student Center
Free for Everyone!
Come out to a FREE screening of the first film in this year’s ACE International Cinema series! In Mumbai, India, housewife Ila prepares a special lunchbox to be sent to her neglectful husband’s workplace, but it is accidentally delivered to another office worker, Saajan. Curious about the lack of reaction from her husband, Ila puts a note in the following day’s lunchbox, in hopes of getting to the bottom of a mystery that may just change her life. Drama/Romance. In Hindi/English with English subtitles.
Free tickets will be distributed at Sharky’s Box Office & Game Room, located on the first floor of the Fisher Student Center, starting one hour before the show. Sponsored by ACE. (*Title subject to change)
2:30 – 5 p.m. Volunteer Project at the Community Boys and Girls Club!
Volunteer for the afternoon when we will play games and lead activities for children ages 6 to 9 at the Community Boys and Girls Club. Please wear appropriate clothing like sneakers, comfortable pants and a T-shirt (preferably a teal T-shirt so we can be identified as UNCW volunteers!) Contact the Office of Student Leadership and
Engagement at 910.962.3877 if you are interested in volunteering since space is limited and we will help to coordinate carpooling.
4 – 8 p.m. Transfer Student Kayak Trip
Meet at the Student Recreation Center
Love kayaking or want to learn? Well, now is your chance! Limited numbers (only
20 spaces) mean more personal attention from the instructor. Come join other transfer students new to UNCW and enjoy the fun of water sports in Wilmington!
Cost is $18 per person (including equipment and transportation), and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Register on the Transition Programs website, www.uncw.edu/transitions or on the Seahawk Adventures site, www.uncw.edu/ campusrec/adventures.
6 p.m. The Meeting Before the Meeting
Student Recreation Center, Room 104
It can be a little overwhelming to go to that first meeting by yourself. Meet other students in recovery in the SRC on Fridays at 6 p.m. to chat and have company for an off-campus 12-step meeting at 7 p.m. For more information, call 910.962.4136, stop by either of CROSSROADS’ two offices (DePaolo Hall 2105 and SRC 104), or follow @UNCWCRCHawks.
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Kayak Water Polo
Student Recreation Center Pool
Water polo is a fun and exciting sport. If you add whitewater kayaks into the mix, you get a unique and invigorating game that will make you want to come back for more. Try your hand at maneuvering a small watercraft while working with your teammates to dribble the ball across the pool and rack up the points! All equipment will be provided. No kayaking experience necessary. FREE for UNCW students and no signup required; just come to the Student Recreation Center pool and play.

7 & 10 p.m. Blockbuster Movie Series: Captain America: The Winter Soldier * (PG-13)
Lumina Theater, Fisher Student Center
Kick off the fall semester with a super weekend of ACE movies! When a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent comes under attack, Steve Rogers (aka Captain America) becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. Joining forces with
Natasha Romanoff (aka The Black Widow), Captain America attempts to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off assailants sent to silence him at every turn. They soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy — the Winter Soldier. Free tickets will be distributed at Sharky’s Box Office
& Game Room, on the first floor of the Fisher Student Center, starting one hour before the show. Sponsored by ACE. (*Title subject to change)
9 p.m. – Midnight Jump Off Jam
Wagoner Hall
Jumpstart your year at Jump Off Jam on your first Friday night at UNCW! It will be a great way to meet new people, win some cool prizes and dance the night away to some fresh new beats! Music will be provided by student favorite Coast 97.3 FM with DJ Big B and our very own housing and residence life DJ Coldfront. You won’t get an opportunity like this the rest of year to dance and jump around in Wag, so you better make the best of it! Come on out, don’t be shy and dance to celebrate your first week at UNCW! Sponsored by Housing and Residence Life.
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Surf Clinic
Whether you’re brand new to surfing or just need a refresher, our surf clinic will have you catching waves and enjoying one of the coolest parts about living in
Wilmington. We have longboards that are great for beginners, and our instructors are trained to teach you the basics of paddling on a surfboard, watching for waves and popping up on your board to ride them. You don’t need to have been on a surfboard to attend this clinic but should be able to swim. $18 students/ $20 faculty-staff/$25 guests. Cost includes transportation, surf instruction and surfboard.
Participants must sign up in advance at the Seahawk Adventures Suite located in the Student Recreation Center.
Open Hours & Weekly Dinner, Tues 5-9 p.m., SRC 104
Seahawk Strength & Hope, 9/17, 10/21, 11/18, 4 p.m., FSC
Campus 12 Step: AA: Tues 5:30 p.m., SRC 114 & NA: Wed 6 p.m., DP 2105

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Zip-A-Thon
Lot I, then look for signs leading the way
Did you know UNCW has a ropes course? Here’s your chance to have a taste of the action, come ride the zip Line for free! We’ll get you geared up, then it’s your time to fly. Be sure to wear tennis shoes (no sandals or Crocs) and longer shorts or pants.
Hosted by Seahawk Adventures. This event is free! Call 910.962.4052 or email adventure@uncw.edu for more information. Register at the Seahawk Adventures
Suite in the Student Recreation Center.
7 p.m. ACE Comedian
Burney Center
Join us for a hilarious comedian to start the semester off right. Past ACE comedy performers have included Dan Levy, Frangela, Glozell and Kyle Cease. This event is free and open to everyone. For more information, visit uncw.edu/ace or call
910.962.3842.
7 & 10 p.m. ACE Saturday Special Showing: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 * (PG-13)
Lumina Theater, Fisher Student Center
Troubled by the events in his lifetime, Peter Parker struggles between the ordinary obligations of his normal life and the extraordinary responsibilities of Spider-Man.
With the emergence of super-villain Electro and the return of old friend Harry Osborn,
Peter must confront foes far more powerful than he while discovering that all of his enemies have one thing in common: OsCorp. Free tickets will be distributed at
Sharky’s Box Office & Game Room, on the first floor of the Fisher Student Center, starting one hour before the show. Sponsored by ACE. (*Title subject to change)
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Surf Clinic
See the Aug. 23, Surf Clinic description for details.
1 p.m. Women’s Soccer v. Georgia Southern
Come watch UNCW’s Women’s Soccer team take on Georgia Southern at the
UNCW Soccer Stadium (behind the intramural fields near Greene Track). Support the Seahawks and sign up for Team Teal, UNCW’s fan-rewards program. Team
Teal is free to join and rewards you with great giveaways for attending home
Seahawk athletic events. All students admitted free with UNCW student ID.
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Synergy Conversation Day
Clock Tower Lounge, Fisher Student Center
Join other students for informal discussions of this year’s common reading selection,
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. All students and campus community welcome.
Other discussion groups will be available throughout the day in the residence halls.
Check with your RAs for times and locations.

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Beyond the Wall Poster Sales
Warwick Center Lobby
An expansive array of posters will be on sale Wednesday through Thursday. Do not miss this opportunity to decorate your room, apartment or house with designs that range from classic to outrageous.
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ca$h Cab
Be on the lookout around campus for the CROSSROADS Ca$h Cab with goodies and free rides to class! Follow @UNCWCrossroads to find us!
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cookout with the Coaches
Campus Amphitheater
Come meet and greet the coaches of UNCW’s 18 sports teams and enjoy free lunch, courtesy of Seahawk Athletics. It’s your chance to learn about the teams, their schedules and some of the key dates this season. You can also sign up for
Team Teal and take part in some fun and games for prizes.
11:30 a.m. –
1:30 p.m.
What’s a Winner in Wag?
Wagoner Hall
Overwhelmed with all the choices in the dining hall? Having trouble choosing or finding what is healthy? Come ask Health Promotion to show you the top choices for the foundation of your diet. If you are interested, they will also take you on a tour of Wagoner to help you navigate the best choices! Sponsored by Health Promotion.
Put on your teal and show your school spirit as we continue the tradition of Teal Tuesdays!
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Beyond the Wall Poster Sales
Warwick Center Lobby
An expansive array of posters will be on sale Wednesday through Thursday. Do not miss this opportunity to decorate your room, apartment or house with designs that range from classic to outrageous.
11:30 a.m. –
1:30 p.m.
What’s Healthy in the Hawk’s Nest?
Hawk’s Nest, Fisher University Union
Unsure of healthy food options on campus? Confused about what to order at the
Hawk’s Nest? Come by and ask the Health Promotion peer educators. They will provide the information you need to select healthy options you enjoy. Sponsored by Health Promotion.
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Teal Tuesday Kick-Off
Campus Amphitheater
Get a jumpstart on Teal Tuesdays with ACE Spirit. Join us in the amphitheater beside the Fisher Student Center for music, a FREE caricature artist and free food. This is a great way to meet your fellow Seahawks and to see what Teal Tuesdays are all about. Sponsored by the Association for Campus Entertainment (ACE).

2 – 4 p.m. Raise Your Flag
Centro Hispano, 2nd floor, Fisher University Union
Centro Hispano is welcoming all students to visit its office. Connect with the friendly Centro Hispano staff and meet some of the greatest students on campus. Learn how to get involved, have fun and access the countless resources available through the office. Take the time to visit the center where you can utilize computers and printers while you work or relax with a book or a movie from the Hispanic cultural library. There will be great music, great food and a chance to raise your heritage country’s flag!
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. How Will You Engage, Lead, Serve and Celebrate at UNCW?
Wrightsville Beach Room
This session will introduce students to the Office of Student Leadership and
Engagement and its programs and services. We will explain how involvement in the office and learning how to engage, lead, serve and celebrate can provide students with experiences and help them develop skills that will be beneficial throughout life.
3:30 – 5:30 p.m. LGBTQIA Meet and Greet
LGBTQIA Resource Office, Fisher University Union, 1st floor
The LGBTQIA Resource Office invites all Seahawks to join us to discover the exciting events we have planned for the academic year and opportunities for students to get involved on campus. This event is designed to empower students by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment in which our LGBTQIA students can meet, talk with and get to know their fellow students and supportive faculty and staff, Enjoy some refreshments and get started! (LGBTQIA stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex and ally.)
5 – 9 p.m. Collegiate Recovery Community Open Hours
Student Recreation Center, Room 104
The Hundley Health Education Center is open every week for students in recovery.
We have good coffee, great company, open computers and a safe space to study or hang out. Come by for our weekly dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays.
For more information, call 910.962.4136, stop by either of two CROSSROADS offices (DePaolo Hall 2105 & SRC 104) or follow @UNCWCRCHawks.
5:30 p.m.
6 – 8 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Student Recreation Center, Room 114
See the Aug. 19 Alcoholics Anonymous meeting description for details.
Summer Sizzle
The Big Back Yard (between Galloway and Graham-Hewlett)
Just because classes have begun, it doesn’t mean summer’s over! Get ready for a night of free food and fun at Summer Sizzle! The Residence Hall Association is kicking off the year with a summer-style cookout that includes tons of games and free prizes. Meet you at the Big Back Yard!

6 – 8 p.m.
7 – 8 p.m.
Thirsty Tome
Sherman Hayes Gallery, Randall Library, 1st floor
Randall Library’s annual Thirsty Tome celebrates UNCW’s culture of writing. Join us as we welcome a guest writer (TBD) for a reading and discussion. Refreshments will be served.
50 First Dates
Galloway Hall, 1st Floor Common Room
So you’ve asked them out, huh? Now what?! Finding the perfect first-date activity
(that is affordable on a student budget) can make all the difference to the relationship! Join the CARE Peer Educators as they highlight 50 fun and affordable dating ideas in Wilmington. We will provide safe and healthy dating tips while offering helpful hints on how to make the date a success, even if the romance isn’t!
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Beyond the Wall Poster Sales
Warwick Center Lobby
An expansive array of posters will be on sale Wednesday through Thursday. Do not miss this opportunity to decorate your room, apartment or house with designs that range from classic to outrageous.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Involvement Carnival
Campus Commons
The Involvement Carnival highlights student involvement opportunities at UNCW and in the Wilmington community. This year’s carnival will include over 300 UNCW departments and student organizations, local businesses, religious organizations and community-service agencies — all ready with information about getting involved in each of their unique endeavors. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to get connected and get involved! Sponsored by the Campus Activities & Involvement
Center. The rain date for this event is Wednesday, Sept. 3 on the Campus Commons.
10:30 a.m. –
4 p.m.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Warwick Center Ballroom
Did you know that every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood and that more than 38,000 blood donations are needed each day? Please go to www.
redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code UNCW to schedule your appointment to save a life. Walk-ins are welcome, but space is limited and varies throughout the day. Please plan to commit two hours to donate blood. Additional blood-drive dates for fall 2014 are as follows: Sept. 30 (11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Trask Coliseum), Oct,
23 (11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Warwick Center), Nov. 11 (10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Warwick
Center) and Dec. 2 (10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Warwick Center). Fun fact: You are able to donate blood every 56 days, so mark your calendar now for your donation dates this fall! Sponsored by the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement.
5 – 6 p.m. Student v. Food
Madeline Suite, adjoining Wagoner Dining Hall
Discover how to make healthy and delicious meals in your residence hall or apartment. Learn the basics of cooking and nutrition while establishing a good foundation in the kitchen. Sponsored by Health Promotion and Campus Dining.

6 p.m.
6 – 8 p.m.
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous Meeting
DePaolo Hall, Room 2105 (CROSSROADS office)
See the August 20 Narcotics Anonymous meeting description for details.
UNCWorld’s Fair
Wagoner Hall
Experience the tastes, sights and sounds of the world! There will be global games, food, activities, prizes and more! Meet Study Abroad Ambassadors and find out about UNCW study-abroad opportunities. Join us for food and fun, and start your international adventure today! Sponsored by the Office of International Programs and UNCW Campus Dining.
Dealing with the Distance: Long-Distance Relationships in College
Graham-Hewlett Great Room
Managing a long-distance relationship in college can be a real challenge. Join the CARE peer educators for a panel discussion about the pitfalls and rewards of maintaining a connection when you can’t be close. Sponsored by CARE.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Beyond the Wall Poster Sales
Warwick Center Lobby
An expansive array of posters will be on sale Wednesday through Thursday. Do not miss this opportunity to decorate your room, apartment or house with designs that range from classic to outrageous.
3:30 – 5 p.m.
4 – 6 p.m.
6 p.m.
7 p.m.
Women’s Studies & Resource Center Meet and Greet
Randall Library, Room 2053
Come by and see what events the Women’s Studies and Resource Center has planned. Learn about volunteer and internship opportunities. See how a women’s and gender studies minor can complement your major field of study and career interests. Meet with students and faculty who are already involved. Light refreshments. Questions? Contact the WSRC, 910.962.7870.
Happy Hour
Sharky’s Box Office & Game Room, Fisher Student Center
Enjoy free games and free food every Thursday at Sharky’s Game Room! This week is sponsored by the Synergy Common Reading Program and CROSSROADS.
College 101 Trivia
Hawk’s Nest, Fisher University Union
Join UNCWeekends and CROSSROADS for the first Trivia Night of the year! Bring your team to test your knowledge of all things college, and you could win T-shirts and other awesome prizes!
ACE International Cinema: Black Bread (Pa Negre) *
Lumina Theater, Fisher Student Center
The Spanish selection for the 89th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Film, Black
Bread is set in the war-ravaged Catalan countryside of the early 1940s. Elevenyear-old Andreu stumbles upon a crushed wagon in the underbrush at the foot of

8 – 10 p.m. a high cliff and witnesses the dying moments of the man and boy inside. When police suspect Andreu’s father of foul play, he goes into hiding and Andreu is sent to live with relatives. There, the frightened boy creates a fantasy life, but is forced to confront a world of adult deception, festering hatreds and the war’s monstrous consequences. The Spanish Film Club series was made possible with the support of Pragda, and with the additional contribution of Spain Arts and Culture. Free tickets will be distributed at Sharky’s Box Office & Game Room, on the first floor of the Fisher Student Center, starting one hour before the show. Sponsored by ACE and Centro Hispano.
UNCWeekends Presents: 80s Roller Skating Night
Jelly Beans Skating Rink, 5216 Oleander Dr.
Join us for a night of free roller skating right down the road from campus. Come dressed to impress in your best 1980s styles for a chance to win a UNCWeekends
T-shirt. A WAVE Transit shuttle will run free continuous loops between Graham-
Hewlett Halls and Jelly Beans to get you to the event. You must meet us there by
9 p.m. to skate for free with valid UNCW student ID. Do you know what’s happening this weekend? We do! To find out more about upcoming UNCWeekends events, visit www.uncw.edu/weekends.
Student Recreation Center Labor Day Weekend Hours
Aug 29 6:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Aug 30 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Aug 31 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Sept. 1 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Spend Labor Day weekend working out in the fitness center, challenging a friend at racquetball or badminton, playing basketball or relaxing by the pool at the SRC! Please visit us on Facebook or our website for additional news, updates and information!
2 p.m.
4 – 6 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball v. Coastal Carolina
Come watch UNCW’s women’s volleyball take on Coastal Carolina in Hanover Hall.
Support the Seahawks and sign up for Team Teal, UNCW’s fan-rewards program.
Team Teal is free to join and rewards you with great giveaways for attending home
Seahawk athletic events. All students admitted free with UNCW student ID.
Sharky’s MEGA-TOURNAMENT
Sharky’s Box Office & Game Room, Fisher Student Center
Enter the 4th Annual MEGA-TOURNAMENT at Sharky’s Game Room! Win prizes! Free popcorn and games for all tournament participants. Sign up for our pool, table tennis,
DDR or Mario Kart competitions. Hungry? Sharky’s offers a wide variety of snacks and drinks at a low prices. Save money by purchasing a $25 Sharky’s membership for free game play all semester!

4 – 8 p.m.
6 p.m.
7 & 10 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Stand Up Paddleboarding Trip
Join Seahawk Adventures as we take a stand up paddleboarding (SUP) tour of Banks
Channel (between Harbor Island and Wrightsville Beach). After a short SUP lesson, we’ll paddle by waterfront homes and sailboats before enjoying a bit of peace and tranquility paddling through a salt marsh. You don’t need to have paddleboarded before, but should be able to swim. $18 students/ $20 faculty-staff/$25 guests. Cost includes transportation, SUP instruction and paddleboard. Participants must sign up in advance at the Seahawk Adventures Suite in the Student Recreation Center.
The Meeting Before The Meeting
Student Recreation Center, Room 104
See the August 22 Meeting Before The Meeting description for details.
ACE Friday Night Films: Maleficent * (PG)
Lumina Theater, Fisher Student Center
Driven by revenge and a fierce desire to protect the Moors over which she presides,
Maleficent, the vindictive fairy from the classic fairy tale Sleeping Beauty , cruelly places an irrevocable curse upon the human king’s newborn infant. As the child grows, Maleficent realizes it may hold the key to peace in the land and is forced to take drastic actions that will change both worlds forever. $2 with UNCW student ID
/ $4 non-students. Purchase tickets in Sharky’s Box Office & Game Room on the first floor of the Fisher Student Center and online at Etix.com starting the Monday before the show. Sponsored by ACE. (*Title subject to change)
Women’s Volleyball v. Fairfield
Come watch UNCW’s women’s volleyball take on Fairfield in Hanover Hall. Support the Seahawks and sign up for Team Teal, UNCW’s fan rewards program. Team Teal is FREE to join and rewards you with great giveaways for attending home Seahawk athletic events. All students admitted free with UNCW student ID.
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bike to the Beach!
Wrightsville Beach is a short bike ride away from campus, but getting there safely on a bike can be tricky. Join Seahawk Adventures on a free, group bike ride to the beach, and we’ll show you a good route to take while enjoying a leisurely ride to kick off the weekend. No riding experience necessary but participants must provide their own bicycle, water bottle and helmet. FREE for students, but you need to sign up in advance at the Seahawk Adventures Suite located in the Student Recreation Center.
7 & 10 p.m. ACE Saturday Special Showing: The Grand Budapest Hotel *(R)
Lumina Theater, Fisher Student Center
Come early to enjoy grand desserts before a free showing of the comedic hit The
Grand Budapest Hotel *! Enter our costume contest by dressing as a character from any Wes Anderson film! Best dressed character wins a prize! The Grand Budapest
Hotel recounts the adventures of Gustave H., a legendary concierge at a famous
European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless
Renaissance painting and the battle for an enormous family fortune — all against the backdrop of a suddenly and dramatically changing Continent. Free tickets

will be distributed at Sharky’s Box Office & Game Room, on the first floor of the
Fisher Student Center, starting one hour before the show Sponsored by ACE. (*Title subject to change)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kayaking at Zeke’s Island
Zeke’s Island is an undeveloped shoreline south of Fort Fisher and removed from the busy beaches around Wilmington. Join us as we kayak across to Zeke’s Island and have lunch, while exploring the dune and beach habitat that make up this small island close to the tip of Cape Fear. Bring a friend or just yourself and enjoy getting away from the city for the day. You don’t need any kayaking experience
(we’ll teach you) but should be able to swim. $18 students/ $20 faculty-staff/$25 guests. Cost includes transportation, kayak and basic kayak instruction. Participants must sign up in advance at the Seahawk Adventures Suite located in the Student
Recreation Center.
1 p.m.
1 – 5 p.m.
Women’s Soccer v. UNC Charlotte
Come watch UNCW’s women’s soccer team take on UNC Charlotte at the UNCW
Soccer Stadium (behind the intramural fields near Greene Track). Support the
Seahawks and sign up for Team Teal, UNCW’s fan rewards program. Team Teal is free to join and rewards you with great giveaways for attending home Seahawk athletic events. All students admitted free with UNCW student ID.
Surf Clinic
See the Aug. 23 Surf Clinic description for details.
7 p.m. Men’s Soccer v. UNCG
Come watch UNCW’s men’s soccer team take on UNCG at the UNCW Soccer Stadium
(behind the intramural fields near Greene Track). Support the Seahawks and sign up for Team Teal, UNCW’s fan rewards program. Team Teal is free to join and rewards you with great giveaways for attending home Seahawk athletic events. All students admitted free with UNCW student ID.

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