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Weeks of Welcome (WOW) is an ongoing series of events for new and returning students during the first two weeks of class each fall and spring semester. Students who participate in these events find connections to others, learn about our campus traditions, and gain a sense of pride in the UNC Asheville community. For more information about these events, c heck out RockyConnect , your centralized home for student events and programs at UNC Asheville. Spring 2024 Weeks of Welcome Schedule [ click here for a printout version of the schedule ] Monday, January 15 MLK Day of Service 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Burton Street Urban Peace Gardens (47 Bryant Street. Asheville, NC) Volunteers will work on community projects along with other students and community members. Hosted by: The Key CenterAsheville Campus Entertainment [outdoor, medium group (20-50 people), stairs] Tuesday, January 16 Food Equity Initiative Market 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | The Quad Stop by the weekly FEI food market for nonperishable food items! Hosted by: The Key Center [outdoor, small group (under 20 people), no stairs] Bulldog Blue Desserts 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Brown Dining Hall Welcome back, Bulldogs! Enjoy bulldog blue desserts at lunch in Brown in celebration of the first day of classes for the spring semester! Hosted by: Dining Services [indoor, medium group (20-50 people), no stairs] Clear Bag Giveaway 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Brown Hall Get ready for basketball season! Pick up game calendars and clear bags and get ready to cheer on the Bulldogs this spring! Hosted by: AthleticsCampus Recreation [indoor, small group (less than 20 people), no stairs] Rave Yoga 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Meditation Room, Sherrill Center 468 This blacklight yoga class is a radiant fusion of yoga, neon vibes, and pulsating music. Join us for a vibrant, immersive experience that’ll illuminate your practice and leave you glowing inside and out. Get ready to flow, shine, and grow with us! Hosted by: Campus Recreation [indoor, small group (less than 20 people), no stairs] Tuesday Trivia 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. | The Grotto, Highsmith Student Union Join the ACE team for the first weekly Tuesday Trivia of the semester! Hosted by: Asheville Campus Entertainment [indoor, medium group (20-50 people), no stairs, loud noise] Wednesday, January 17 Bulldog Party 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Grimes Atrium, Sherrill Center 300 Lobby/Student Entry Get ready for the Women’s Basketball game! Arena doors open at 5:30 p.m. so come by the student entrance in the Sherrill Center Lobby to get game day ready! Face painting, temporary tattoos, blue hair extensions, beads, and poster-making will be ready for the taking. Go Bulldogs! Hosted by: Athletics , Campus RecreationHighsmith Student Union [indoor, medium group (20-50 people), stairs, loud noise] Women’s Basketball Game vs. Winthrop 6:30 p.m. Tipoff | Kimmel Arena Cheer on the Bulldogs as they fight Winthrop! Bring your RockyCard Student ID for free entry at the Sherrill Center Student Entrance. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., entertainment begins at 6:15 p.m. and tipoff is at 6:30 p.m. There will be a Rally Towel giveaway and a Swag Raffle. Go Bulldogs! Hosted by: Athletics [indoor, large group (over 50 people), stairs, loud noise] SyllabiSpaghetti 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Blue Ridge Room, Highsmith Student Union All students are invited to decorate and organize a planner while enjoying spaghetti and a special workshop from the Academic Success Center! Hosted by: Asheville Campus EntertainmentAcademic Success Center [indoor, large group (over 50 people), no stairs] Thursday, January 18 Coffee with a Cop 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Highsmith Student Union Stop by and get a warm cup of coffee and treats with University Police! Hosted by: University Police [indoor, small group (less than 20 people), no stairs] Poster Sale 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Student Life Porch, Highsmith Student Union Poster Invasion will be on campus selling posters so you can make your space personalized! Hosted by: Highsmith Student Union [indoor, medium group (20-50 people), no stairs] F air Trade Tea Tabling 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Student Life Porch, Highsmith Student Union It’s National Hot Tea Month! Join us to trade tea and for special giveaways! Hosted by: Dining Services [indoor, medium group (20-50 people), no stairs] Esports Center’s Rocky’s Reboot 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Esports Center, Student Recreation Center (400 Wellness Way) Stop by the Esports Center for competitive matchups and coop, including SIM Racing time trials/racing, MarioKart (up to 8 players), and Overcooked duos on the PS5. Computers will be open for drop-in play, so come by and play anything you choose! Hosted by: Campus RecreationEsports [indoor, medium group (20-50 people), no stairs] Friday, January 19 Community Organization Fair 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Mountain Suites, Highsmith Student Union (228/229) An opportunity for students to connect with local campus organizations serving marginalized populations with resources and volunteer opportunities! Hosted by: Office of Multicultural Affairs [indoor, medium group (20-50 people), no stairs] Fri-YAY Karaoke 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. | The Grotto, Highsmith Student Union Join the ACE team for the first Fri-YAY Karaoke event of the Semester! Hosted by: Asheville Campus Entertainment [indoor, large group (over 50 people), no stairs, loud noise] Poster Sale 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Student Life Porch, Highsmith Student Union Poster Invasion will be on campus selling posters so you can make your space personalized! Hosted by: Highsmith Student Union [indoor, medium group (20-50 people), no stairs] Saturday, January 20 Eems Musical Performance 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 – 10:00 p.m. | The Grotto, Highsmith Student Union Come watch ukelele loop artist, Eems, perform live! Eems is a singer-songwriter who uses, among other things, his ukulele and looper to create beautiful soundscapes flush with pop and RB sensibilities.” – NPR Hosted by: Asheville Campus Entertainment [indoor, large group (over 50 people), no stairs, loud noise] Monday, January 22 Painting Party 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Student Life Porch, Highsmith Student Union Come paint with us! We’ll have wooden frames, canvases and more! Bring friends or meet them there! Hosted by: Student Transitions and Family Programs [indoor, medium group (20-50 people), no stairs] Rubber Ducky Pool Party 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Justice Center Pool Rubber Duckies have waddled into the Justice Center Pool! The rule is: If you see a ducky, you can bring it home with you! We will also have inflatable duck racing and a contest to guess how many ducks we dumped into the pool! Hosted by: Campus Recreation [indoor, large group (over 50 people), no stairs] Tuesday, January 23 National Pie Day – DIY Pie Jars 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Brown Dining Hall Build a Pie Jar for National Pi Day! Hosted...