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BOLD events ARE MANDATORY for new students
All other events are open to all UWL students
Time and location for events are hall specific
Events are subject to change, be sure to check back for the most up to date information.

Sept. 3

Time	Event	Description	Location
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.	Drop-in Academic Advising	Uncertain of your major or your fall classes? Stop by during drop-in hours and chat with an academic advisor. Sponsored by: Academic Advising Center & Career Services	1209 Centennial Hall
3-4:30 p.m.	Ice SCREAM Welcome	Eat some ice cream, hear the marching band, mingle with other new students, and generally just get ready for the start of a great semester! Sponsored by: International Education and Engagement	Gazebo outside WINGS Technology Center
6 p.m.	Fraternity and Sorority Life BINGO	Get to know UWL's fraternities and sororities while trying your luck with BINGO. Win prizes! Sponsored by Fraternity and Sorority Life	Student Union, Entertainment Cafe
7 p.m.	Theater Thursday	Join us for this week’s free move in the Student Union Theater! Now Showing: Project Hail Mary. Sponsored by: Campus Activities Board (CAB)	Student Union, Movie Theatre

Sept. 4

Time	Event	Description	Location
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.	Drop-in Academic Advising	Uncertain of your major or your fall classes? Stop by during drop-in hours and chat with an academic advisor. Sponsored by: Academic Advising Center & Career Services	1209 Centennial Hall
9-11 a.m.	Community Art Project	Join us outside the Student Union to make your mark on campus as creativity and collaboration come to life! All skill levels are welcome to contribute to the chalk art. All materials provided, just show up! Sponsored by: Eagle Guides	Outside Student Union
12 p.m.	Intramural Sports Registration Opens	Intramurals are your chance to play, compete, and connect—your way. Whether you’re in it to win or just want to have fun with friends, there’s a league for everyone. Register for sand volleyball, flag football, 3v3 basketball, table tennis, 6’s volleyball, badminton, pickleball, and indoor soccer. Options include Men’s, Women’s, Open, and Co-Rec leagues in both competitive and recreational divisions. Sponsored by Rec Sports	Sign up on IMLeagues. Some leagues fill fast—don’t wait!
2-4 p.m.	Popsicles with the PHAs	Cool down with a sweet treat and grab a care packages from the Peer Health Advocations. Supplies are limited, so be sure to grab them while supplies last! Sponsored by Wellness & Health Advocacy	Student Union Lawn
2-4 p.m.	Adventure to Downtown	Join the Eagle Guides as they take you on a walk through downtown La Crosse. Visit Riverside Park, get some Ice Cream at The Pearl, or visit one of the amazing local coffee shops! Sponsored by Eagle Guides	Meet outside on the Student Union Lawn
3-5 p.m.	LIC Volunteer Project	Join the Leadership and Involvement Center as they help make dog toys for local animal shelters! Sponsored by: Leadership and Involvement Center	Student Union, Entertainment Cafe
5-7 p.m.	Yard Games with Fraternity and Sorority Life	Get to know UWL's Fraternities and Sororities! Join us on Eagle Field for some yard games! Sponsored by Fraternity and Sorority Life	Eagle Field
8-10 p.m.	Outdoor Movie: Monters University	Enjoy a movie and meet new people while enjoying a fun summer treat. Sponsored by Eagles @ Nite	Drake Field

Sept. 5

Time	Event	Description	Location
Run begins promptly at 9 a.m.	Run around La Crosse	Join the Triathlon Club for a run around La Crosse! Choose from three routes (3 mile marsh run, 4 mile downtown run, and 5 mile bluff run) so you can choose the route that’s best for you! Afterwards, cook hotdogs on Eagle. Sponsored by Triathlon Club	Eagle Field
9-11 a.m.	College Meet and Greet	Meet other students who are studying within the same college as you! You may even find some with your same major! Sponsored by Eagle Guides	Student Union Lawn
10 a.m.	Men's and Women's Cross-Country Alumni/Intrasquad Meet	Cheer on your Eagles as they race against former Eagles in the Alumni meet. Sponsored by Athletics	Myrick Park
3 p.m.	New Student Welcome and Class Photo	Join the newest class of Eagles as we officially begin the academic year with our New Student Welcome, our campus tradition celebrating new beginnings, community, and the journey ahead. Afterwards, we'll have our traditional class photo on the football field!	Roger Harring Stadium
5-7 p.m.	Welcome Picnic	Cap off the New Student Welcome by joining the rest of your classmates for a picnic featuring DJ Martee McFly.	Student Union Lawn
8 p.m.	Moonlight Mile	Come walk or run a mile through campus with Rec Sports! The route starts at the new Eagle L Sculpture and finishes in VMSC Roger Harring Stadium under the lights with games and music. All fitness levels welcome! No advance registration is required. Bring your ID and arrive early (7:30) to get free glow sticks. Limited availability. Sponsored by: REC	Eagle L Sculpture

Sept. 3

Time	Event	Description	Location
8-9:30 a.m.	Breakfast		Whitney Center
9:30-10:50 a.m.	Eagle Guide Group Time		Location will be sent via email prior to this date.
11 a.m.-12 p.m.	Lunch		Whitney Center
3-4:30 p.m.	University Welcome and Class Photo		UWL Fieldhouse
5-6 p.m.	Dinner		Whitney Center
6-8 p.m.	Frolf Fest	Join us the UWL Disc Golf Club to test out our new community discs. Challenge yourself with our putting course for the chance to win a prize. Sponsored by: The Disc Golf Club	Eagle/Coate Field
6-8 p.m.	Yard Games	Join FSL in yard games on Drake Field. Meet new people and see who has the best bag toss! Sponsored by: Fraternity and Sorority Life	Drake Field
7-10 p.m.	Swing Dancing	The opening swing dancing event will be a beginner friendly lesson on east coast swing followed up by social dancing where they can try out the new moves they just learned and meet new people! Sponsored by: Ballroom and Swing Dancing Club	Student Union Lawn
9 p.m.	Moonlight Mile	Come walk or run a mile through campus with Rec Sports! The route starts and Hoeschler Tower and finishes in Roger Harring Stadium under the lights with games and music. No advance registration is required. Arrive early as the first 250 students that check-in get free glow sticks! Sponsored by: REC	Hoeschler Tower

Sept. 4

Time	Event	Description	Location
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	Sex Signals	Through its unorthodox, humor-facilitated, and inclusive approach to examining our culture, sex, and prevention strategies like bystander intervention, Sex Signals is one of the most popular sexual assault prevention programs on college campuses.	Student Union, The Bluffs
12:30-1:30 p.m.	Lunch
2-3 p.m.	Hate/Uncycled Discussion	An exploration of diversity and how our differences make us stronger.	Graff Main Hall Auditorium
5-6 p.m.	Dinner
6-8 p.m.	REC Fest	Come learn everything you need to know about Rec Sports! We will have representatives from all areas to talk to you about our programs, employment opportunities, and spaces around the REC. Register for intramurals, talk with sport clubs, interact with staff, learn about the Outdoor Connection, check out the Fitness Center and climbing wall, and so much more. GIVEAWAYS & PRIZES! Sponsored by: REC	REC

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