Friday
Aug. 3
noon

Campus Community Emergency Response Team (C-Cert) Monthly Meeting
Mabee Ballroom C, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center

Jeff Earle
512-448-8444

Tuesday
Aug. 7
noon

New College Information Session
Professional Education Center (PEC)

Prospective students interested in New College, our adult undergraduate program, are invited to learn more about the program and meet the admissions team.  The session will include a program overview, admission requirements and application procedures.  Please RSVP at http://www.stedwards.edu/newc/infosession.htm.

Connie Young
464-8837

Thursday
Aug. 9
11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Luisana Cayetano
637-5697
luisanav@stedwards.edu

Graduate Programs and New College Graduation Ceremony and Reception
Recreation and Convocation Center (RCC)

Transfer Orientation
Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center

TG Summer Research Intern Program — Celebration Luncheon
Mabee Ballrooms A & B, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center

By invitation only.

Monday
Aug. 20
8:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.

Adjunct Faculty Orientation
Mabee Ballroom A, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center

General Faculty Meeting
Jones Auditorium and Mabee Ballroom, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center

Brenda Stone
448-8412
brendas@stedwards.edu

Welcome Days
Move-In for Session Six Orientation
Residence Halls

New Undergraduate Orientation Session 6
Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center

Incoming freshman students and their respective families and friends will be on campus to get acquainted with our university and all of its resources. Please welcome our newest hilltoppers to our community. If you see any lost parents or students, please direct them to one of the Orientation staff members who will be able to assist them.  For more info you can visit the web page at http://www.stedwards.edu/studev/orientation/.

The 2007 Teaching Showcas
Moody Hall

"Innovative Teaching, Inspired Learning" will be held on Aug. 23-24 in Moody Hall. This year's sessions feature a range of experienced faculty and staff presenting research and best practices on teaching. Faculty-led sessions take place between an 8:30 a.m. breakfast and 12:30 p.m. lunch on Friday, Aug. 24. In addition, IT staff will lead technology workshops on Thursday morning and Friday afternoon. You can find full session descriptions, including lists of presenters at http://www.stedwards.edu/cte/. If you plan to join us for lunch or attend a Blackboard session, please RSVP to 428.1357 or julies@stedwards.edu. Times: 10:30-11:45 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23; 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 24

Welcome Days
Freshman Check-In
Residence Halls

Student athletes will be available until 2:15pm to help you move in. As you make your trips to and fro, be sure to stop by the lobby where the staff from the Office of Alumni & Parent Programs will be handing out complimentary laundry bags to all freshmen residing on-campus. Also included are helpful tips on sorting, stain-removal and getting those brights brighter. Sponsored by the Alumni Association.

University Federal Credit Union Q & A
Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center Lobby

Representatives from UFCU will be in the Ragsdale Center to discuss banking questions you may have and open student savings/checking accounts. Checking accounts opened on campus during Welcome Days will receive a $20 deposit to their account.

Welcome Days
Luau
Ragsdale Lawn

Come enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of the islands with Polynesian food and Hawaiian dancers as we say "Aloha" to the 2007-2008 school year.

New College New Student Orientation
Mabee Ballroom, Ragsdale Center

Connie Young
464-8837

Welcome Days
All-Student Check-In
Residence Halls

Welcome Days
University Federal Credit Union Q & A
Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center Lobby

Representatives from UFCU will be in the Ragsdale Center to discuss banking questions you may have and open student savings/checking accounts for students/parents.Checking accounts opened on campus during Welcome Days will receive a $20 deposit to their account.

Welcome Days
SEU Welcome BBQ
Main Building Front Lawn

Take a break form moving in and enjoy time with family, friends and members of the St. Edward’s University community while eating great Texas barbecue and listening to mariachi music.

Welcome Days
Mass of the Holy Spirit
Recreation and Convocation Center (RCC)

Bring your family and friends to help pray for the Holy Spirit’s guidance to accompany you on your journey at St. Edward’s University.

Welcome Days
Medallion Ceremony
Recreation and Convocation Center (RCC)

Join President George E. Martin, faculty and staff for a special ceremony as you are inducted into the academic community.  You will receive a university medallion and gain a greater understanding of the university’s Holy Cross tradition during the ceremony.

Welcome Days
School Receptions
Mabee Ballrooms, Jones Auditorium, John Brooks Williams Natural Science Center

Join the dean and faculty members of your school, and celebrate your first semester at St. Edward’s University.  Take this opportunity to learn more about the school in which you have enrolled.

Welcome Days
Residence Hall Meetings
Residence Halls

Meet your neighbors, have some fun and help set your hall’s community expectations for the upcoming year.

Room Blessings
Residence Halls

Campus Ministry is arranging room blessings for those who request one.  Contact Sister Ann Francis Monedero for more information.

Sr. Ann Francis Monedero
448-8548

**UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES BEGIN**

Welcome Days
Student Employment Fair
Mabee Ballroom, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center

Looking for an on-campus job?  Learn about a variety of jobs, including college work-study positions.  Bring a copy of your class schedule to share with prospective employers.

Lawrence Contero
448-8527

Graduate New Student Orientation
Mabee Ballroom, Robert and Pearle Ragsdale Center

Connie Young
464-8837

Welcome Days
Study Abroad: Get the Scoop!
Maloney Room, Main Building

Meet the International Education staff and get free ice cream while you learn about the study abroad process, program options and financial assistance for study abroad.

Hosted by Dan Levy including comedians Reggie Watts and Nikki Glaser with a special surprise guest. It is 90 minutes of hysterical college comedy. The show includes prizes like Puma gear and more. The show will begin at 8pm. Presented by the University Programming Board.

Welcome Days
Home Run Derby
Diane Daniels Softball Field

Toppers, come help kick off the intramural season with music, drinks and t-shirts at the
Home Run Derby — and test your hitting skills against the Softball Coach, Amy Coulter.

Welcome Days
Parking Garage Opening
New Parking Garage (Behind Softball Field)

The St. Edward's community is invited to celebrate the addition of 756 parking spaces in the new four-story garage located on a portion of the existing parking lot east of the Diane Daniels Softball Field. The garage will offer convenient, safe parking at a reasonable daily fee. Come watch the Home Run Derby while enjoying refreshments and meeting representatives from the Student Government Association.