AUSTIN-Nearly 800 students will move into campus housing Sat., Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and St. Edward's University alumni, faculty, staff and athletic teams will be on hand to help move boxes.

Move-in Day kicks off a fun-filled weekend of events for Hilltopper Welcome Days 2000. These activities give students an opportunity to get acclimated to campus student life prior to the first day of class on Wed., Aug. 30. Students will have opportunities to meet other new students, as well as faculty, staff, student leaders and administrators. Welcome Days activities include a barbecue, freshmen class team building, socials and dinner with St. Edward's University President George E. Martin.

St. Edward's University is an independent, Catholic liberal arts university of 3,700 students in Austin. It was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross.