UALR will hold its annual Welcome Back Week for all new and returning students enrolled for the 2014 spring semester.

The celebration officially kicks off on Monday, Jan. 13, and continues throughout the week with free and fun activities, including plenty of food and entertainment.

“This annual tradition is our way of letting students know we’re glad they are back for another semester and to welcome any students who are beginning at UALR,” said Emily Cox, development specialist in the Office of Campus Life.

“After all, the students are the reason we are all here, and we have missed them over the long winter break,” she said.

Welcome Back Week schedule of events

Monday, Jan. 13

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Donaghey Student Center – Upper Concourse:  The Back to School Bash offers free refreshments, music, and school supplies.

6 – 9 p.m. University Village Clubhouse: The International Club hosts a Welcome Potluck and invites all students to bring food from their home country and socialize with new and returning students.

Tuesday, Jan. 14

5 – 7 p.m. Campus Wide – UALR After Dark will have student volunteers distributing survival bags to night students across campus.

7 p.m. Donaghey Student Center, Rooms A and B – Comedian Matthew Broussard, winner of Houston’s funniest person in 2012 and featured on Comedy Central, will tickle students’ funny bones with his timing and subtle wit.

Wednesday, Jan. 15

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Donaghey Student Center – Ledbetter Hall: The Student Organization Fair will help students get involved through one of UALR’s 130 registered student organizations.

5 – 7 p.m. UALR After Dark will have student volunteers distributing survival bags to night students across campus.

5 – 7 p.m. Donaghey Student Center – Rooms A and B: Movie Night will feature the 2013 remake of the film “Carrie,” based on Stephen King’s classic short story about a teenager who discovers extraordinary telepathic ability that eventually leads to mayhem and horror on prom night.

Thursday, Jan. 16

7 – 9 p.m. Donaghey Student Center – Ledbetter Hall: Game Show: Beat the Banker, modeled after the hit game show “Deal or no Deal,” will provide contestants a chance to battle against the banker to win cash prizes.

Friday, Jan. 17

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Donaghey Student Center – Upper Concourse: The University Program Council invites students to learn more about the council and get involved.

For more information on UALR’s Welcome Back Week, contact Cox at ebcox@ualr.edu or 501.683.7027.