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<\/a>Check out some of the events the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership in the Division of Student Affairs has planned to welcome students to campus:<\/p>\nFriday, Aug. 24<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Paint Party, 8 p.m., the Flatlands. Dance! Paint! Make new friends! This event is sponsored by Campus Activities and Programming.<\/p>\n Saturday, Aug. 25<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Slip-n-Slide, 11 a.m., hill by Parks Tower. Presented by the Interfraternity Council, the water event is a cool way to learn about Greek life at UT. <\/p>\n \u2022 Bonfire, 8 p.m., the Flatlands. The Resident Student Association hosts this annual tradition that includes pizza.<\/p>\n Sunday, Aug. 26<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 New Student Convocation, 4 p.m., Glass Bowl. Rain location: Savage Arena. UT President Sharon L. Gaber, Vice President for Student Affairs Phillip \u201cFlapp\u201d Cockrell, Provost Andrew Hsu and others will welcome new students and talk about what it means to be a Rocket.<\/p>\n \u2022 After-Convocation Barbecue, 5 p.m., the Flatlands.<\/p>\n \u2022 Jam Session, 7 p.m., Thompson Student Union Steps. Members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council will step it up to showcase the UT Greek community.<\/p>\n Monday, Aug. 27<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Office of Multicultural Student Success Open House, 11 a.m., Thompson Student Union Room 2500. Stop by to learn about the programs and services that support UT\u2019s multicultural students.<\/p>\n \u2022 Candy Cab, 11 a.m., Main Campus. Fans of \u201cCash Cab\u201d take note: You can catch a free ride on campus and have a chance to win prizes. Members of the UT Police Department, UT Medical Center, Title IX Office and Rocket Wellness will offer golf cart rides and ask health and safety questions.<\/p>\n \u2022 Sundae on a Monday with President Gaber, 4 p.m., Centennial Mall. Rain location: Thompson Student Union Trimble Lounge. Be there to meet President Gaber \u2014 and for ice cream.<\/p>\n Tuesday, Aug. 28<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Run. Hide. Fight. Training, 10 a.m., Student Recreation Center Oak Room. UT Police will provide products and resources to help prepare and respond to a violent intruder. Materials for training provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Reserve a seat: utoledo.edu\/depts\/police\/webforms\/run-hide-fight.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2022 Candy Cab, 11 a.m., Main Campus. <\/p>\n \u2022 Office of Multicultural Student Success Open House, 11 a.m., Thompson Student Union Room 2500.<\/p>\n Wednesday, Aug. 29<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Student Involvement and Part-Time Involvement Fair, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Centennial Mall. Rain location: Thompson Student Union Auditorium and Rooms 2582 and 2584. Looking for a job? How about an organization dedicated to something you\u2019re passionate about? There\u2019s something for everyone; stop by and see!<\/p>\n \u2022 Office of Multicultural Student Success Open House, 11 a.m., Thompson Student Union Room 2500.<\/p>\n \u2022 Catharine S. Eberly Center for Women Ice Cream Social, 2 p.m., Tucker Hall Room 0168. Find out about the center, its services and events. <\/p>\n \u2022 Candy Cab, 3 p.m., Main Campus. <\/p>\n \u2022 Late Night Breakfast, 9 p.m. to midnight, Thompson Student Union South Dining Hall. <\/p>\n Thursday, Aug. 30<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Run. Hide. Fight. Training, 8 a.m., Student Recreation Center Oak Room. Reserve a seat: utoledo.edu\/depts\/police\/webforms\/run-hide-fight.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2022 Office of Multicultural Student Success Open House, 11 a.m., Thompson Student Union Room 2500.<\/p>\n \u2022 Greek 101, 7 p.m., Thompson Student Union Auditorium. Interested in joining a sorority or fraternity? Stop by and learn about the expectations, requirements and benefits of Greek life.<\/p>\n Friday, Aug. 31<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Office of Multicultural Student Success Open House, 11 a.m., Thompson Student Union Room 2500.<\/p>\n \u2022 Pop in and Plan Your Semester, 1 to 3 p.m., Carlson Library Room 0200. Come in for some popcorn \u2014 and help to organize a study schedule for this semester.<\/p>\n Saturday, Sept. 1<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 President\u2019s Tailgate, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., lot 25 near Rocket Hall. Students are invited to meet President Gaber. Stop by for free food, music, games and prizes.<\/p>\n \u2022 Toledo vs. Virginia Military Institute, 7 p.m., Glass Bowl. Students are admitted free with Rocket ID; faculty and staff can buy tickets half off with ID; go to utrockets.com<\/a> or call 419.530.GOLD (4653).<\/p>\n Tuesday, Sept. 4<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Writer\u2019s Block Buster, noon, Writing Center, Carlson Library Room 0130. Learn tips and tricks for busting through writer\u2019s block.<\/p>\n Wednesday, Sept. 5<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Big Event Committee and Service Showcase, 11 a.m., Thompson Student Union Auditorium. Find out about the Big Event, UT\u2019s largest student-run service project. <\/p>\n \u2022 Who\u2019s Got the Time? 3 p.m., Thompson Student Union Room 2591. Members of the Center for Success Coaching will offer learning strategies and time management techniques.<\/p>\n Thursday, Sept. 6<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Run. Hide. Fight. Training, 11:30 a.m., Student Recreation Center Oak Room. Reserve a seat: utoledo.edu\/depts\/police\/webforms\/run-hide-fight.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2022 Who\u2019s Got the Time? 3 p.m., Thompson Student Union Room 2591. Members of the Center for Success Coaching will offer learning strategies and time management techniques.<\/p>\n Friday, Sept. 7<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Club Carlson, 7 p.m., Carlson Library. Check out the open house, complete with mini-golf, escape room and more.<\/p>\n Tuesday, Sept. 11<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Education Abroad Expo, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Centennial Mall. Learn about international study, internships and service learning, as well as volunteer, teaching and travel opportunities.<\/p>\n Wednesday, Sept. 12<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Money $ense, 4 p.m., Carlson Library Room 2024. The Center for Success Coaching will offer strategies to keep tabs on finances.<\/p>\n Thursday, Sept. 13<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 President\u2019s Backyard Barbecue, noon to 2 p.m., Centennial Mall.<\/p>\n \u2022 Money $ense, 4 p.m., Carlson Library Room 2024. Night at the Rec, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., Student Recreation Center. Stop by for a workout! For more information, go to utreccenter.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Saturday, Sept. 15<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0UT vs. Miami, noon, Glass Bowl. Students are admitted free with Rocket ID; faculty and staff can buy tickets half off with ID; go to utrockets.com<\/a> or call 419.530.GOLD (4653).<\/p>\n Monday, Sept. 17<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Personal Safety and Self-Defense, 8 p.m., Student Recreation Center Oak Room. Students, faculty and staff are invited to learn safety tips for school, office, home and public places, as well as self-defense tactics to try in a safe, comfortable setting. Participants should wear light clothing and tennis shoes, and they are advised to stretch and hydrate. Attendees must sign a liability release form to participate in the class.<\/p>\n Tuesday, Sept. 18<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Pizza With the UT Police, 11:30 a.m., Centennial Mall. Stop by to meet members of the Office of Public Safety, have a slice of pizza, and play some games.<\/p>\n
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