UALR extends a warm welcome to incoming freshmen as well as returning students, for Fall Semester 2009. To kick things off, the Office of Campus Life has organized “Reconnect: Welcome Week 2009“. Free food, entertainment, and fun are not to be missed.

Plan. Attend. Be Merry.

The following events will take place August 20 – 28.

Welcome Week Kickoff Carnival
Thursday, August 20th: 10:00 – 1:00 pm
Donaghey Student Center More information…

The Professor’s Guide to Making Good Grades in College
Campus Life Checkpoints Orientation Series: Finding Your Way
Friday, August 21 • 12:00 pm
Donaghey Student Center Ledbetter Room A | More information…

PlayFair
Monday, August 24, 2009 • 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Donaghey Student Center Ledbetter Rooms A, B, & C
PLAYFAIR is totally unlike anything else you have ever experienced. It’s entertainment! It’s fun! It’s the perfect way to make new campus friendships! And PLAYFAIR is more than just an entertainment event – it is a team-building experience that has a long-lasting effect on the members of your campus community. More information…

Burgers at Bailey
August 27, 2009 -11:00 am
Bailey Alumni Center lawn
(where?)
More information…

Comedian Nick Thune
Tuesday, August 25th: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Donaghey Student Center Ledbetter Rooms A, B, & C
Nick Thune, comedian/actor/writer/bird owner, is from Seattle, Washington. Nick has been on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno two times. On both occasions, he won. Comedy Central presented a half hour of Nick’s ‘world class’ stand up comedy. It was a success for everyone involved, including the audience. More information…

Casino Night
Thursday, August 27th: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Donaghey Student Center Ledbetter Rooms A, B, & C
Prizes! Refreshments! Jazz! More information…

Drive In Movie: X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Friday, August 28th: 8:30 pm

Lot 1 (Near Donaghey Student Center)
Wolverine, a tale that reaches way, way back into the hairy mutant’s story. Somewhere in the wilds of northwest Canada in the early 1800s, two boys grow up amid violence: half-brothers with very special powers. Eventually they will become the near-indestructible warriors (and victims of a super-secret government program) known as Wolverine and Sabretooth, played respectively by Hugh Jackman (returning to his role) and Liev Schreiber (new to the scene). Run Time: 107 minutes | Rated PG-13 More information…

Returning Students will notice a few changes…

New Security Gates
For enhanced security, new gates have been installed on the southeast entrance of campus, as well as on the Fair Park entrance to parking lot 12. ID Cards are required for entry. View map for details.

Smoking Ban
On August 16, the UALR campus goes smoke-free. Learn more.