Sunday, 8.24
Freshman Move-In
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
North and South Housing
Block Party@South
Enjoy free food (The Best of Michigan), and fun activities, including airbrush artists, Velcro wall, giant slide, and pucker sticks.
All are welcome!
5:30 - 9 p.m., South Housing
Monday, 8.25 and Tuesday, 8.26
Discovery Days
They're here!!! That's right, the freshmen have arrived. This two-day experience will focus on making new friends and learning about life at Lawrence Tech.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, 8.26
New Student Convocation
President Lewis Walker officially inducts the class of 2012 into the campus community. Keynote speaker: Ian Klaus, author of Elvis Is Titanic. Dessert reception follows.
2 p.m., Ridler Field House
Freshman BBQ
Student group Campus Crusade welcomes the freshmen with a free BBQ.
4 p.m. or immediately following convocation, Ridler Field House lawn
Midnight Madness Meijer Shopping Spree
Forgot to buy some things for your room? Go shopping with us and take advantage of specials just for Lawrence Tech students, enter drawings, and win prizes!
11 p.m. - 1 a.m., Buses depart from North and South Housing at 11 p.m.
Wednesday, 8.27
Welcome Back Picnic
"Blue Is Going Green" at our annual picnic for all students. This year's picnic will kick off our University's commitment to sustainability. Enjoy a free outdoor barbeque highlighting the many ways we recycle, reduce, and reuse our resources on campus. Featured performance by R & B musician Anthony David. Musical guests sponsored by SPAM.
Noon for day students
4:30 p.m. for evening students
Outside the UTLC
College of Architecture and Design Welcome Back
Meet the deans and faculty!
9 - 10:30 a.m., coffee and donuts with the dean
4:30 - 6:30 p.m., ice cream social
Outside the UTLC
Thursday, 8.28
College of Arts and Sciences Open House
Have lunch on us! This reception for new and returning Arts and Sciences students is a great opportunity to meet with the faculty
and your fellow students.
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Science Bldg. lobby
College of Engineering Open House for Day Students
Meet with the college's faculty and staff. Student organization leaders will be there to speak about their activities. Food will be served.
Noon - 1:30 p.m., E156 and E159
Minority Student Welcome Reception
Eat, meet, and greet! Break the ice and get to know your fellow classmates in a relaxed setting. Music by DJ Shane. Sponsored by the Black Student Union and Multicultural Student Support Services.
Noon - 2 p.m.,
UTLC Marburger Terrace
Screen on the Green
Watch the movie Iron Man while taking in the great outdoors. Free popcorn!
Sponsored by SPAM.
9 p.m., The Quad
Friday, 8.29
Mascot Auditions
Who wants to be Lawrence Tech's mascot?! Bring your energy and enthusiasm. Open auditions, walk-ins accepted.
Noon - 1 p.m., Ridler Field House
Tuesday, 9.2
Student Government Swearing-In Ceremony
See the 2008-09 Student Government president and executive board get sworn into office. Reception immediately following.
12:30 - 1:30 p.m., Café Lawrence
Welcome Reception for Engineering Technology Majors
5 - 7 p.m., E179
Wednesday, 9.3
Party on the Yard/Tastefest
This festive event attracts a variety of university departments, student organizations, and area vendors. Get free food and giveaways. It's never too early to get involved! This event will feature fare from local vendors and fun activities.
Noon - 3 p.m., The Quad
Welcome Reception for Evening Engineering Majors
5 - 7 p.m.
Engineering Student Lounge
College of Arts and Sciences Evening Welcome Reception
5 - 7 p.m., The Quad
College of Management Welcome Reception
This reception for new and returning Management students is an opportunity to meet with faculty and staff from the college.
4:30 - 6:30 p.m., M336
Greek Stepshow
Get ready to "stomp the yard" as National Pan-Hellenic Council Greek organizations from Lawrence Tech and area colleges compete to see who can "out step" the competition!
6 p.m., The Quad
Welcome Back Concert
Enjoy one of Lawrence Tech's newest traditions! This free outdoor concert will feature performances by R & B artist Chrisette Michelle and headliner Motion City Soundtrack. Comedian/guitarist Johnny Walker hosts. Also enjoy a Foam Party during the concert and free Dippin' Dots ice cream.
7 - 10:30 p.m., The Quad
Thursday, 9.4
Survey Says!
Play this Family Feud-style game and you could win $200 cash!
9 p.m., S100
Monday, 9.8
College of Architecture and Design Student/Faculty BBQ
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
T410 and the Marburger Terrace