Friday, August 23, 2024
12 a.m.
Calendar: Registrar
STUDENTS: After the Add/Drop period ends, please reach out to your academic advisor for next steps.
8:30 a.m.
Immersive Learning EntrywayAll Immersive Learning faculty and their community partners are invited! Stop in to meet the Immersive Learning team, have a coffee and cinnamon roll, chat with your community partner about the upcoming semester, and leave with a gift and information about upcoming Immersive Learning opportunities.
10 a.m.
students in the atrium art galleryThe School of Art invites the public to attend BEGINNINGS: The Foundations Student Show between August 20 through September 18. Foundations students will display artworks representing a dynamic range of media, concepts, and styles. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of the School of Art's foundations students! Free and open to the public.
5 p.m.
Calendar: Graduate School
Come join us and meet other graduate students for a picnic! Food provided!
5 p.m.
Living WorldsWhether earthly or alien, all life leaves a trace. Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies we might use to find it. Along the way, you’ll learn how light and color can help us spot other living worlds even from vast distances—and develop a new appreciation for the one-of-a-kind planet right beneath our feet. Suitable for all ages 10+, all ages are welcome.
5 p.m.
Celebrate the conclusion of the first week of classes at the Back to School Bash! Located at University Green, this event promises an evening of excitement and fun for everyone.Enjoy lively tunes with our energetic DJ services or mingle with adorable animals at the petting zoo. Unleash your creativity with balloon artistry and take your shot at the dunk tank. Thrill-seekers can conquer the Gone Fish'n inflatable water slide and wipe out. Cool off at the foam party and challenge friends to a game of giant cup ping. Indulge in free sliders, hotdogs, and shaved ice while enjoying the lively atmosphere.Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate the end of the first week of classes with your fellow students. See you there!
6:30 p.m.
People often peer into the darkness of the night sky and wonder, “what is out there?” Seemingly dark regions of space are actually filled with nebulae, star clusters, and other galaxies. Come learn how to navigate the sky by using bright stars and constellations with the help of a star chart, and discover what fascinating objects exist deep in space. Most suitable for all ages 8+, all ages welcome.