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The Shack Acoustic Challenge/Open Mic Sponsored by: The Shack Christian Ministry Live concert, acoustic challenge with $50 first prize. Contestants will —need to register between 7 -8pm. Each group can consist of 2 musicians. Each group will be able to play two (2) songs. Free coffee from Cool Beans. 8:00 PM RH Theater - Movie: Dead Man On Campus Sponsored by: Carolina Productionsln this offbeat comedy, two college students discover that the first year of college can be tough, especially when you're having too much fun. When they find out about the 'dead man’s clause,’ an arcane rule which awards straight As to any student whose roommate commits suicide, they realize this may be their only hope of passing. They set out to find the most suicidal guy on campus, move him in, and push him over the edge before final exams. 8:30 AM-5:00 PM Student Government Office (RH 227) Freshman Record Distribution Sponsored by: Office of Student Government & Student Organizations Get your copy of the Freshman Record. Starting today you can pick up your copy in the Office of Student Government & Student Organizations Office, Russell House Room 227. 11:00 AM -2:00 PM Greene Street RHA’s Welcome Back Bash on Greene Street! Sponsored by: RHA Come join RHA for a day of fun and food. Enjoy FREE food, music, take a jump on the bungee trampoline, get a picture of yourself from the caricature artist, relax at the oxygen bar, challenge your roommate to a battle in the big glove boxing ring and find out what RHA can do for you. All this and more August 16th on Greene Street from 11am - 2 pm. 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Gressette Room, Harper College Engage in the Process: National Fellowship Competitions Orientation Sponsored by: Fellowships & Scholar Programs The Rhodes, Truman, Fulbright, Goldwater, Udall and National Science Foundation-everyone recognized that winning one of these is a very special accomplishment. Only a few are awarded each year. Unlike many other academic awards, nationally competitive fellowships require a rigorous and lengthy application process that usually * involves considerable writing and selection interviews. Plan to attend this program to learn how the Office of Fellowships & Scholar Programs provides support and assistance to students "Engaging in the Process" of considering and applying for national fellowships. Phone: 777-0958 - Web:www.sc.edu/ofsp 2:00 PM-4:00 PM RH Theater M.A.P.P. Kickoff Sponsored by: Office of Multicultural Student Affairs -5^ The Minority Assistance Peer Program (M.A.P.P.) will be having its Kickoff and Mappees (1st year students in M.A.P.P.) should attend. This program will help acclimate you to the program and give you an opportunity to meet your Counselor. If you have any questions or are a first year student of color and would like to sign up for the program please call 777-7716. . 4:00 PM-5:00 PM RH Theater Minority Student Welcome Sponsored by: Office of Multicultural Student Affairs For additional information please call 777-7716. 4:30 PM 7:00 PM Blatt PE Center Grand Opening Blatt PE Center Weight Room Sponsored by: Campus Recreation Come join us for food, fun, and fitness as we celebrate the renovation of the Blatt Weight Room. There will be giveaways, nutritious snacks, and demonstrations. This is a great chance to meet the fitness staff and get one-on-one training and instruction on how to use the new equipment. This will be an informative time, where you can ask questions and learn how to kick start your workout by utilizing the more than 100 pieces of new equipment. 5:00 PM-8:00 PM RH Patio AAAS Cookout Sponsored by: Association of African-American Students Come and enjoy the "Hip Hop" culture with the AAAS at the annual Welcome Back Cook Out. There will be great food, great people and of course great music. The best part is its all FREE!!! Hope to see you there. 6:30 PM -8:00 PM Presbyterian Student Center, 1702 Greene St. PSA Open House Dinner Sponsored by: Presbyterian Student Association Interested in learning all about the Presbyterian Student Association (PSA). Then come on down for a free home-cooked Open House Dinner to be held in your honor at PSA. 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Trinity Cathedral's Keenan Chapel Welcome Back Worship Sponsored by: Canterbury of.Columbia Worship, FREE homemade FOOD, and fellowship with the Episcopalians on campus. ALL ARE WELCOME. Trinity Cathedral is located across from the State House on Marion and Senate Streets. If you would like to walk with us, a group will meet in front of the Russell House at 6:15. 7:00 PM -9:00 PM RH Gameroom Gameroom Tournaments Sponsored by: Russell House University Union