Welcome Week Events 2012

• WEDNESDAY AUG. 15

• Apartment Move-In

  Residents of Oak Place Apartments may start moving in after 8 a.m.
  
  

• THURSDAY AUG. 16

• 6-Year Med School Program Move-In

  Students enrolled in the 6-Year Medical School program will move into Oak Street Hall.
  
  

• FRIDAY AUG. 17

• Residence Hall Move-In

  Students move into Oak Street and Johnson Residence Halls starting at 8 a.m. See move-in schedule for assigned times.
  
  

  Oops! I Forgot
  12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

  Many students quickly realize on their second day that they may have forgotten some things at home. This program was created to help students take care of any last minute shopping that may need to occur or to just allow them to get off campus and explore some of Kansas City. Shuttle buses will be offering free rides from campus to some local stores and businesses: Ward Parkway Mall (Target, Trader Joes, etc.), Price Chopper, and Country Club Plaza. There will be two buses running routes throughout the day every 30 minutes. This event is free! Meet in front of the Student Union for pick up.
  Sponsored by the Activity and Program Council.
  
  

  Residential Life Mandatory Floor Meetings
  6 p.m.

  All students living on campus must attend these events to meet their Resident Assistant or Apartment Living Assistant, find out about hall programs and policies, and complete a roommate contract for a smooth transition to college. Check with your RA for exact starting time. Free pizza will be provided!
  
  

  Late Night with the Greeks
  8:30 - 11:30 p.m.

  Durwood Soccer Stadium. All students are welcome to come and kick off the new academic year with a bang! There will be activities such as inflatables, water games, BINGO, and many more! Prizes will include Roo Gear, gift cards to local establishments, and grand prizes of a UMKC Bookstore scholarship and an iPod!
  Sponsored by Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, UMKC Athletics, Swinney Recreation Center, UMKC Bookstore, and US Bank.
  
  

• SATURDAY AUG. 18

• Roos Give Back
  8 a.m. - noon

  All students are welcome to come and kick off the new academic year with this service event! Students will be volunteering at various local area Kansas City, Missouri District schools. Please join the Office of Student Involvement in giving back to our local community through service and show that Roos do give back!
  Sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement.
  
  

  APC Day at the K
  6 p.m.

  Baseball, food, and fun with your fellow Roos - what more can you ask for? Join us as we cheer on our home team, the KC Royals, as they go against the Chicago White Sox. This event is free, and you must RSVP by calling the Office of Student Involvement at 816-235-1407. First preference will be given to the students who attended the Roos Give Back event. This event is full, but students can be added to the wait list.
  Sponsored by the Activity and Program Council.
  
  

• SUNDAY AUG. 19

• Convocation
  1 p.m.

  Swinney Recreation Center. Your official welcome to UMKC. Attendance is mandatory for this event.
  
  

  UnionFest
  2 p.m.

  Student Union. Join us for games, food, music, information tables, and the fabulous UMKC Photo Booth!
  
  

  Men's Soccer Game
  7:30 p.m.

  Tailgate with free food sponsored by UMKC Athletics at 5 p.m. at Durwood Soccer Stadium Join us to cheer on the Roos!
  Sponsored by UMKC Athletics.
  
  

• MONDAY AUG. 20

• Good Morning, Roos!
  7 - 9 a.m.

  Volker (outside Oak Street Hall) & Hospital Hill (in front of Health Sciences Building) Campuses. Flying pancakes? Better be quick to grab your free breakfast! Hospital Hill students will receive a grab and go bag instead of pancakes.
  Sponsored by the Activity and Program Council.
  
  

  Chill Out with the Women's Center
  11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

  UMKC Women's Center, room 105, Haag Hall. Free lemonade and cookies! Stop by for a snack and find out why the Women's Center is a great place to relax, meet friends and make a difference.
  Sponsored by the Women's Center.
  
  

  Kinesis Class
  2 - 3 p.m.

  Swinney Recreation Center, Room 119A. Looking for a total body workout that focuses on balance, flexibility and core strength? Come try a free Kinesis class, and get a great workout in just 30 minutes. Class sizes are limited to 6 students and are 30 minutes each. Please email krameral@umkc.edu to reserve your spot in class.
  
  

  Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Recruitment Night
  

  Please see our website for more details.
  
  

• TUESDAY AUG. 21

• Free Bod Pod Assessments for New Students
  10 - 11:30 a.m.

  Swinney Recreation Center. Get your body composition tested with a Bod Pod test. SRC is offering FREE Bod Pod appointments to new students. Appointments are necessary. Schedule yours today by contacting Alison Kramer, SRC Wellness Coordinator, at krameral@umkc.edu.
  
  

  Jumpstart Info Session
  2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

  Student Success Center (meet at the top of the stairs on the 2nd floor). Do you believe every child has the potential to succeed? So do we. Come learn about Jumpstart, an opportunity to join a national service movement and make a difference in your community, your country, and in a child's life. Through service with Jumpstart, you may have an opportunity to earn an AmeriCorps education award and/or work-study award, receive hours of professional training and development, and transform your own life.
  
  

  APC Big Bingo
  7 p.m.

  Come out and meet your fellow Roos and win prizes! What's the Grand Prize??? You have to come to find out! Check our website for location.
  Sponsored by the Activity and Program Council.
  
  

  Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Recruitment Night
  

  Please see our website for more details.
  
  

• WEDNESDAY AUG. 22

• UMKC Coffeehouse Series - Karaoke!
  11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

  Student Union Coffeehouse. Sing your favorite hits on stage! No need to be bashful. Bring your friends and show us what you've got! Participants get a free shirt for rockin' the stage.
  Sponsored by the Union Programming Committee.
  
  

  Jumpstart Info Session
  2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

  Student Success Center (meet at the top of the stairs on the 2nd floor). Do you believe every child has the potential to succeed? So do we. Come learn about Jumpstart, an opportunity to join a national service movement and make a difference in your community, your country, and in a child's life. Through service with Jumpstart, you may have an opportunity to earn an AmeriCorps education award and/or work-study award, receive hours of professional training and development, and transform your own life.
  
  

  Deadline to Register for Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment
  5 p.m.

  To register, please visit our website.
  
  

  Cardio Hip Hop Class
  5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

  Swinney Recreation Center, Room 304, Aerobics Room. A fitness class that is so fun you won't even realize you are exercising! Great dance moves and music will help you get the most out of your workout. Bring your friends and come try out a free cardio hip hop class.
  
  

  Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment Orientation
  6 p.m.

  Student Union Theatre. In this session you will learn about our four Panhellenic sororities on campus and what to expect during sorority recruitment. This event is required for any woman wishing to participate in the recruitment process. Another session will be offered on Thursday, and you may attend whichever you choose. For more information on recruitment, please visit our website.
  
  

  Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Recruitment Night
  

  Please see our website for more details.
  
  

• THURSDAY AUG. 23

• LGBTQIA Ice Cream Social Extravaganza and Fair!
  10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

  University Walkway. Stop by to enjoy FREE frosty treats and meet students, faculty, and staff members who support the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and ally community! LGBTQIA campus and community organizations will be present with information, giveaways, and more!
  Sponsored by LGBTQIA Programs & Services.
  
  

  Fitness Center Equipment Orientation
  1 - 2 p.m.

  Swinney Recreation Center. Got questions about how to use a piece of equipment in the fitness center? Now is your chance to get them answered! Equipment orientations will cover how to use the cardio equipment and the strength training machines.
  
  

  Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment Orientation
  6 p.m.

  Student Union Theatre. In this session you will learn about our four Panhellenic sororities on campus and what to expect during sorority recruitment. This event is required for any woman wishing to participate in the recruitment process. Another session will be offered on Wednesday, and you may attend whichver you choose. For more information on recruitment, please visit our website.
  
  

  I Love APC
  7 p.m.

  SGA Chambers, third floor, Student Union. Come to APC's first meeting of the year! Learn more about how to get involved, join in on upcoming activities, and grab some give-a-ways!
  Sponsored by the Activity and Program Council.
  
  

  Lambda Theta Phi Fraternity Recruitment Night
  

  Please see our website for more details.
  
  

• FRIDAY AUG. 24

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  Show Me Success
  1 - 4 p.m.

  Student Union, Coffeehouse. Students will interact with UMKC student leaders and participate in interactive workshops around the topics of accessing money for school, maintaining healthy relationships and understanding resources available on campus. Please join us for this fun-filled event followed by the Annual TAASU BBQ.
  Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, TAASU, and ALAS.
  
  

  Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Recruitment Night
  

  Please see our website for more details.
  
  

  Panhellenic Recruitment Begins
  4 p.m.

  Student Union, Theatre.