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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM RH Room 315 Freshman Council Information Meeting Student Government Freshman Council is the representative body for the freshman class in Student Government. The Council addresses issues important to the freshman class and seeks to ease the transition to college life. Come get information about past projects and future goals. 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Gressette Room, Harper College Graduate Student Orientation Reception Graduate Student Association The GSA is pleased to invite you to its annual Welcoming Reception. Get to know your colleagues as you begin your graduate career at USC. Also, meet the GSA officers; USC President, Dr. Sorensen; and the Graduate School Dean, Dr. Gordon Smith. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Blatt PE Center Campus Recreation Open House Campus Recreation Learn about all that Campus Recreation has to offer- Campus recreation programs, outdoor programs, fitness demonstrations, intramural events and more. 5:30 PM 728 Pickens Street Body and Soul at the PALM PALM (Partnership Among Lutherans and Methoaists) Body and soul at the PALM Center. At time for fun, faith, and food and it is FREE! 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM field by Blatt PE Ultimate Frisbee Campus Crusade for Christ For more information email Campus Crusade at crusade@gwm.sc.edu or call 699-1772. 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Greene Street (in front of the RH) Aloha Carolina RHA The Residence Hall Association welcomes everyone back to campus with an annual luau. This year Aloha Carolina will feature Greene Street transformed into a beach with music and prizes. Splash in the pools and get some free food. 8:00 PM RH Ballroom Road Rules Viewing Party Carolina Productions Watch the Road Rules episode filmed at USC and then stay to meet and talk with cast members Shane and Sara. August 22 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Davis Field LuLuk Purwanto & The Helsdingen Trio: The School of Music Born Free Tour - USA A celebration of art and culture from Indonesia and around the world in celebration of the birthday of Jakarta. For more information go to www.luluk.com. 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Greene Street Shack Street Fair The Shack Christian Campus Ministry Smash a van for charity. Free Ice Cream, Games, prizes and live music. 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Davis Field, Rain Location: RH Ballroom Welcome Week Concert Gran Torino Carolina Productions Come see Gran Torino play a blend of pop and rock. The band's sound is a nice line between rock and R&B. Opening band The Argument "Driven by tight horn lines, a groove;heavy back beat, funky guitar accents and soulful lyrics.” August 23 1:00 PM -5:00 PM RH Ballroom BC Fraternity Bid Day Office of Greek Life Bid pick up for men participating in Fraternity Recruitment. 10:00 PM-2:00 AM Russell House Late Night Carolina Russell House University Union Have you ever wanted to star in your own music video or have your hands waxed like a museum statue? Well, now is your chance. Come check out Late Night Carolina from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. at the Russell House -Laser Tag, Starstage Make Your Own Music Video, Waxed Hands, movies, music and many other exciting activities. Breakfast will be served at I a.m.—ALL FREE! USC students only, bring valid student I.D. August 24 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Gene's Cafe @ l80IMain Street Welcome Back Party Campus Crusade for Christ For more information email Campus Crusade at crusade@gwm.sc.edu or call 699-1772. 5:00 PM-10:00 PM RH Ballroom Sorority Preference Night Office of Greek Life Invitation required. August 25 10:30 AM Williams-Brice School of Nursing Building House Church The Shack Christian Ministry Worship ON-CAMPUS! The only Christian worship available on the campus of USC. Acoustic worship and host truth-telling. BED-HEADS WELCOME! 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM The Horseshoe Sorority Bid Day Office of Greek Life Come out to the Horseshoe to enjoy Bid Day Festivities. 5:30 PM 728 Pickens Street Worship at the PALM Ministry PALM (Partnership Among Lutherans and Methoaists) Worship at the PALM Ministry. A FREE meal follows! 6:00 PM 1610 Greene Street St Thomas More Semester Opening St Thomas More Newman Club Cookout For more information go to www.stthomasmoreusc.org