What's happening on campus
See more events online. Highlighted events through early September are listed below.
University Address: Wednesday, August 19, 11 a.m.-noon, Haas Performing Arts Center, Louis Armstrong Theatre; President Philomena V. Mantella will share remarks about the upcoming academic year
Faculty and Staff Fall Kickoff Celebration: Wednesday, August 26, 4-7 p.m., L William Seidman Center; RSVP here
Laker Kickoff: Friday, August 28, 6-11 p.m., Lubbers Stadium and Kirkhof Center lawn; new students will enjoy Laker Marching Band performances, carnival games, food and a fireworks/drone display
College Welcome Sessions: Sunday, August 30, 1 p.m., various Valley Campus locations; faculty and staff will greet new students to provide previews of the upcoming year and success resources
Campus Life Night: Sunday, August 30, 6-8 p.m., Valley Campus parking lot H1; 300+ campus departments, student organizations and local businesses will be represented
Rainbow Social: Wednesday, September 2, noon-3 p.m., Kirkhof Center lawn; a free event with refreshments for the Laker community sponsored by the Rainbow Resource Center
Young Alumni Night at Laker Football: Thursday, September 3, 6-10 p.m., Lubbers Stadium; special ticket package includes game ticket, drink and dinner, gates open at 6 p.m., kickoff at 7 p.m.; RSVP here
Faculty and staff can volunteer to help welcome new students during Laker Kickoff on August 28. (Cory Morse)