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Welcome Events - August 16-19

Monday, August 16

Transfer Welcome Tent

Welcome Tent on Sanford Mall

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM @ Sanford Mall

Need help? Lost? Looking for a friendly face? The Transfer Student Mentors and staff from Transfer Admissions and Engagement will be available to answer all your questions. Stop by, say hello, and enjoy free giveaways!

Sponsored by Transfer Admissions & Engagement


School Pictures

First Day of School Pictures

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM @ Sanford Mall

Commemorate your first day of Fall 2021 with a first day of class photo! Bring your friends and drop by for giveaways and more.
FREE INSOMNIA COOKIES AND SWAG!

Sponsored by Office of Annual Giving


Tie Dye Pattern

Tie Dye on the Mall

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM @ Sanford Mall

Join the Residence Hall Association for our 8th annual Tie Dye on the Mall! We will have items to be dyed with games and music to hang out on Sanford Mall. We look forward to Welcoming Students Home on the first day of class!

Sponsored by Residence Hall Association

Tuesday, August 17

Transfer Welcome Tent

Welcome Tent on Sanford Mall

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM @ Sanford Mall

Need help? Lost? Looking for a friendly face? The Transfer Student Mentors and staff from Transfer Admissions and Engagement will be available to answer all your questions. Stop by, say hello, and enjoy free giveaways!

Sponsored by Transfer Admissions & Engagement


Appapalooza aug 17

APPapalooza

4:00 PM to 7:00 PM @ Sanford Mall

Enjoy beautiful Boone weather out on Sanford Mall while making your own keychains and street signs; and more! During the event don't forget to stop by the poster sale happening in Plemmon's Student Union.

Sponsored by Sanford Mall

Wednesday, August 18

UREC Fest 2021

UREC Fest

4:00 PM to 7:00 PM @ Sanford Mall, in the green space

Join UREC for a fun afternoon of games, music, activities, and free food!
Ben and Jerry’s will be giving away free ice cream along with Appalachian Cookie Co. and Insomnia Cookies.
Come spend time with us to learn more about UREC programs while swinging by info tables, joining a Fitness class, learning about our Recreational Sports and Outdoor Programs, Club Sports Expo, grabbing free food, inflatables, playing yard games, tie-dying shirts, and more!

Sponsored by UREC


Deaf Andrews / Bad Cameo concert Aug 18

Welcome Back Concert on Sanford

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM @ Sanford Mall

Check out UREC Fest 4-7pm and stay for Bad Cameo and Deaf Andrews performing LIVE on Sanford Mall!

Sponsored by A.P.P.S.

Thursday, August 19

Pizza Transfer Welcome

Pizza Transfer Welcome

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM @ Blue Ridge Ballroom, Plemmons Student Union

Meet new & returning students over FREE pizza. Learn how to get involved and about resources to manage your first semester from various offices and organizations on campus. You will have multiple opportunities to win App Swag.

Sponsored by Transfer Admissions & Engagement


Charlie Paso and Rugg   August 19

Local Legends on Sanford

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM @ Sanford Mall

Local Legends on Sanford presents Charlie Paso and RUGG to kick off the new semester. Come out to on Sanford Mall- bring blankets, lawnchairs, and snacks while you relax in the grass and listen to some tunes.

Sponsored by A.P.P.S.


Godzilla vs Kong

Godzilla vs. Kong

7:00 PM to 9:15 PM @ I.G. Greer Auditorium

Join APPS for a showing of Godzilla Vs. Kong as part of the I.G. Greer SuperCinema series! Admission is $2 at the door. Advance sale tickets for most showings are available the week the movie is being shown, at the Information Desk in the Student Union. Tickets are sold Monday – Friday, from 10am-4:00pm. Tickets purchased in advance are $1.

Sponsored by A.P.P.S.


Godzilla vs Kong

Godzilla vs. Kong

9:30 PM to 11:00 PM @ I.G. Greer Auditorium

Join APPS for a showing of Godzilla Vs. Kong as part of the I.G. Greer SuperCinema series! Admission is $2 at the door. Advance sale tickets for most showings are available the week the movie is being shown, at the Information Desk in the Student Union. Tickets are sold Monday – Friday, from 10am-4:00pm. Tickets purchased in advance are $1.

Sponsored by A.P.P.S.