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Event Descriptions Saturday, August 14, 1999 Parking Project Sponsor: Residence Hall Association (RHA) 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Residence Halls Parking Project is here! RHA, Residence Hall Governments, RA's, and other student organizations are ready, willing, and able to assist you with park ing and moving in to your new home! RHA will also provide water for students and parents. Computing and Long Distance Information Sponsor: Computer Services 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, Computer Services - 1244 Blossom Street Computer services will be open from 12-4 p.m. Parent Meetings Sponsor: Housing 2:00 PM, Maxcy 3:00 PM, Wade Hampton 4:00 PM, Bates House, Columbia Hall, Patterson, Towers 4:30 PM, McClintock 6:00 PM, Bates House, Capstone, Patterson, Towers Parents- meet the Housing Staff in your son or daughter's residence hall and have all of your ques tions answered. Look for signs in the residence halls for meeting locations. Legacy Scholars Welcome Party Sponsor: Alumni Association 4:00 PM-5:30 PM, Caroliniana Gardens Alumni Association Legacy Scholars and parents come join us for a relaxing time after your move is complete. Music by Key West band, cool drinks, food, and gifts for the scholars. By invitation R.S.V.P. to 777-4111 BSU Open House Sponsor: Baptist Student Union 4:30 PM-6:00 PM, Baptist Student Center Come join us for a reception welcoming new students and parents to campus. For more information call 799-3854. First Night Carolina Sponsor: Department of Student Life 9:03 PM, Greene Street A celebration for the Class of 2003 Sunday, August 15, 1999 Computing and Long Distance Information Sponsor: Computer Services 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, Computer Services - 1244 Blossom Street Computer Services will be open from 12-4 p.m. Parent Meetings Sponsor: Housing IKK) PM, Bates House, Patterson, Towers 2:30 PM, McClintock, Wade Hampton Parents- meet the Housing Staff in your son or daughter's residence hall and have all of your ques tions answered. Look for signs in the hall for meet ing locations. New Student Convocation Sponsor: College of Journalism and Mass Communications 2:30 PM-3:30 PM, Law Center Auditorium Convocation for the new College of Journalism and Mass Communications students and parents. Includes remarks by the Dean, Associate Deans, and faculty. This Convocation is held prior to the University Convocation ceremony. Convocation 4:00 PM, Roger Center President and Mrs. John Palms cordially invite you to attend the University's 1999 Convocation welcom ing new students and their families to the Carolina Community. Convocation Reception Sponsor: Residence Hall Association (RHA) 5:00 PM, Roger Center Reception in the Roger Center lobby immediately following Convocation Inter Varsity Field Fest '99 Sponsor: Intervarsity Christian Fellowship 6:30 PM-9:00 PM, Blatt P.E. Center Fields C and D Come get to know Intervarsity. Relax and enjoy vol leyball, frisbee, food, and fellowship. Sorority Rush Orientation Sponsor: Greek Life 8:00 PM, Russell House Ballroom Rush orientation is for all women registered for the 1999 Sorority Recruitment. Here, women will get a preview of the 10 participating sororities as well as an overview of the schedule of the recruitment activi ties. Monday, August 16, 1999 First Year Reading Experience Sponsor: Office of the Provost/University 101 8:30 AM-1:00 PM, Russell House Ernest Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises Aerobics Sponsor: Campus Recreation 12:00 PM, Blatt PE. Center Volleyball with the Presbyterian Student Association Sponsor: Presbyterian Student Association 2:00 PM, Blatt P.E. Center Join the student of PSA for a game of volleyball. Meet at 1702 Greene Street at 2 p.m. to go to the P.E. Center. Ultimate Frisbee with BSU Sponsor: Baptist Student Union 2:00 PM-4:00 PM, Baptist Student Center Join us for an afternoon of fun and recreation. Meet new friends! Call 799-3854 for more information. Freshman Rides to Wal-Mart Sponsor: Alpha Kappa Alpha 3:00 PM-6:00 PM, Meet on the Russell House Path Make a list of things that you forgot to bring from home and then meet the members of Alpha Kappa Alpha on the Patio for rides to Wal-Mart. Sorority Rush Meeting Sponsor: Greek Life 4:00 PM, Russell House Ballroom At this time rushees are assigned to small groups and meet their rush counselors. The rush counseloi will take the women on a tour of campus. As A Scholar I Will... Sponsor: Leadership Programs, Fellowships and Summer Programs, Office of Student Judicial Programs, Carolina Student Judicial Council 5:00 PM-6:00 PM, Russell House 203 An exploration of the Carolinian Creed and its appli cation for new members of the University communi ty. Comments by Dr. Dennis Pruitt, Wee President for Student and Alumni Services. Seating is limited so call 777-6688 to reserve your seat. Aerobics Sponsor: Campus Recreation 5:15 PM, Blatt P.E. Center Success by Choice with Marlon Smith Sponsor: Carolina Productions 6:00 PM-7:30 PM, Ballroom This motivational speaker provides an interactive program that focuses on accepting responsibility for one's actions, accepting and embracing diversity, anc setting priorities. Minority Student Welcome Sponsor: Multicultural Student Affairs 4:00 PM, Russell House Theater The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs extends an official welcome to all incoming students of color. This is your opportunity to learn about and join som of the minority based organizations on campus as well as to meet your Minority Assistance Peer Counselor. Soul Cafe Sponsor: PALM Campus Ministry 8:00 PM-10:00 PM, 728 Pickens Street Live music and munchies on the PALM Patio- 728 Pickens Street Tuesday, August 17 Aerobics Sponsor: Campus Recreation 12:00 PM, Blatt PE. Center The World Is Your Campus- Study Abroad with USC Sponsor: International Programs for Students 1:00 PM-2:00 PM, Russell House 303 A panel of study abroad returnees will share their experiences and discuss the study abroad opportuni ties available at USC. Alpha Kappa Alpha Welcome Social Sponsor: Alpha Kappa Alpha 1:00 PM-4K)0 PM, Golden Spur Alpha Kappa Alpha would like to welcome all new students to USC. Join us for a informal social in the Spur. Snacks will be provided.