Whether you’re moving into the residence halls, stepping onto campus for the first time, or returning for another year, Welcome Week is packed with opportunities to make new friends, discover campus resources, and celebrate the start of an exciting academic year. From returning favorites like Casino Night, to Centennial celebrations and the debut of Trojan Forge, there’s something for every Trojan.

Welcome Week begins Thursday, Aug. 20, with the Welcome Back BBQ from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Trojan Lane, inviting students and their families to settle in and get a taste of campus spirit. Later that evening, cheer on the Little Rock Soccer team as the Trojans open the season against the University of Miami from 6 to 9 p.m., with free admission and free food for attendees.

Families take center stage Friday, Aug. 21, during the first-ever Resident Parent Reception from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Donaghey Student Center (DSC). Campus Living is introducing this event to give parents and students a fresh opportunity to connect with staff, ask questions, and share one last goodbye before the semester begins.

Saturday, Aug. 22, turns up the fun with RecFest from 2 to 5 p.m. at the DSC Fitness and Aquatics Center, featuring games, contests, music, and free swag for the first 100 students. Then grab some friends and relax with snacks and a featured film during An Evening at the Movies from 6 to 9 p.m.

As the weekend winds down Sunday, Aug. 23, take the stage for karaoke from 2 to 4 p.m. in the DSC Upper Concourse and belt out your favorite songs with fellow Trojans.

The first day of classes arrives Monday, Aug. 24, along with the First Day of Class Photo and Centennial Celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Trojan Way. Snap a commemorative photo, sign the Centennial banner, and share your vision for 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock’s next 100 years before wrapping up the evening at the Block Party on Trojan Lane from 6 to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 25, offers one of Welcome Week’s busiest lineups. Start the day with Paws and Relax from 10 a.m. to noon on the first floor of the Ottenheimer Library, where free spirit shirts await, along with friendly therapy dogs ready for belly rubs. At noon, celebrate the grand opening of Trojan Forge, 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock’s new makerspace designed for hands-on creativity and collaboration, then end the evening at longtime Welcome Week favorite, Casino Night, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Trojan Cafe. Test your poker face, roll the dice, and try your luck at classic casino games, with fun money keeping the competition friendly.

Looking to find your community? Wednesday, Aug. 26, features Meet the Greeks from 6 to 8 p.m. in the DSC (Ledbetter rooms A-C), where students can connect with fraternity and sorority members and explore Greek life, which has more than doubled in membership in recent years.

On Thursday, Aug. 27, start your morning at the campus Starbucks, where new men鈥檚 basketball coach Travis Ford will be a guest server from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. Later that day, bring your best random facts to Trivia Night, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Ottenheimer Library Room 202. Enjoy free food, compete for prizes, and see who earns ultimate bragging rights.

Welcome Week comes to a delicious close Friday, Aug. 28, with Food Truck Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside the DSC Trojan Cafe. Celebrate making it through the first week of classes with delicacies from local food trucks, music, and dancing before heading into the weekend.

From making new connections to discovering campus traditions, Welcome Week is the perfect introduction to life at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. A full list of Welcome Week events — and additional details on them — is available .

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The new semester begins Tuesday, Jan. 21, and Welcome Week runs through Friday, Jan. 24.

Students can kick off the semester by participating in fun activities like a movie night, student resource fair, trivia night, ice skating, and more.

The daily events are as follows:

Tuesday, Jan. 21

Celebrate the first day of school with Treats with the Greeks from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Trojan Way.

Wednesday, Jan. 22

Students may check out all the exciting ways to get involved in campus life at the Registered Student Organization Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Donaghey Student Center Upper Concourse.

Enjoy Movie Night at the Jack Stephens Center at 6 p.m. for a free showing of 鈥淭ransformers: One鈥� along with free nachos, popcorn, and drinks.

Thursday, Jan. 23

Test out your knowledge with Trivia Night from 6-7:30 p.m. in Ottenheimer Library 535.

Friday, Jan. 24

Students can enjoy some free food and ice skating from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Parking Lot 1, and end the week by cheering on the Little Rock Wrestling team battling Oregon State in the Jack Stephens Center at 7 p.m.

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The fall semester begins Monday, Aug. 19, and Welcome Week runs through Friday, Aug. 23.

Students can kick off the semester by participating in fun activities like a block party, student resource fair, campus scavenger hunt, kickball, and esports open house.

These events are a great opportunity for students to start the semester strong by surrounding themselves with their peers and simply having fun.

The daily events are as follows:

Monday, Aug. 19

• Help Station, Donaghey Student Center Foyer, 8 a.m. 鈥� 2 p.m.
• SEC T-Shirt Giveaway, Library Plaza, 11 a.m. 鈥� 1 p.m.
• Block Party Kick-Off, Trojan Lane at Campus Living, 6-8 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 20

• Help Station, Donaghey Student Center Foyer, 8 a.m. 鈥� 2 p.m.
• Scavenger Hunt, List of pictures will be released at 8 a.m. on Trojan Engage and Instagram @ualrsec
• Hot Dogs and Hammocks Hang, Amphitheater by Coleman Creek, 11 a.m. 鈥� 2 p.m.
• Trivia Night, Ottenheimer Library 535, 6-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 21

• Registered Student Organization and Resource Fair, Library Plaza, 11 a.m. 鈥� 1 p.m.
• MythBusters: Sex Education, Donaghey Student Center Ledbetter Hall C, 11 a.m. 鈥� 1 p.m.
• Organizing Your Life Online, Dickinson Hall 101, 12-1 p.m.
• School of Human Inquiry Open House, Stabler Hall 201, 2-4 p.m.
• Meet the Greeks, Donaghey Student Center Ledbetter Hall, 6-8 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 22

• Kickball Pickup Games, Trojan Lawn, 11 a.m. 鈥� 2 p.m.
• Trojan All-Stars Competition, Jack Stephens Center, 4-6 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 23

• Food Truck Friday: World Fest Celebration, Library Plaza, 11 a.m. 鈥� 2 p.m. The first 100 students get a free t-shirt! Meals will be made available for purchase for faculty, staff, and those interested in participating with the vendors
• Tour 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Downtown, 3-6 p.m.
• Esports Open House, Engineering Technology and Applied Sciences Building Room 101

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The new semester begins Tuesday, Jan. 16, and students will have plenty of Welcome Week activities to choose from through Friday, Jan. 19.

The daily events are as follows:

Tuesday, Jan. 16

• Maroon Madness Paint Night, 4-6 p.m., DSC Upper Concourse

Wednesday, Jan. 17

• Registered Student Organization and Department Fair, 11 a.m. 鈥� 1 p.m., DSC Upper Concourse
• Meet the Greeks, 6-8 p.m., DSC Ledbetter Hall

Thursday, Jan. 18

• How to Keep Your Academic Resolutions for the New Semester, 11 a.m. 鈥� 1 p.m., DSC Lower Concourse
• Trivia Competition, 2-3 p.m., Ottenheimer Library 535
• Vision Board Party, 4-6 p.m., DSC Ledbetter Hall

Friday, Jan. 19

• Hanging with the Greeks, 6-8 p.m., Campus Living Commons

These events are a great opportunity for students to start the semester strong by surrounding themselves with their peers and simply having fun. Students can find out more information on Welcome Week by visiting or viewing the Trojan Engage app.

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The fall semester begins Monday, Aug. 21, and Welcome Week runs through Friday, Aug. 25.

Students can start off the first day of school with free breakfast and coffee in the Donaghey Student Center from 8-10 a.m. and pick up free t-shirts to show off their school spirit from 11 a.m. 鈥� 1 p.m.

Additional events include a block party, Greek game night, student resource fair, scavenger hunt, carnival, trivia night, and food truck Friday.

These events are a great opportunity for students to start the semester strong by surrounding themselves with their peers and simply having fun.

The daily events are as follows:

Monday, Aug. 21

• Free breakfast and coffee, Donaghey Student Center Foyer, 8-10 a.m.
• Welcome Tents, Donaghey Student Center, Lot 4, and Fine Arts Building Lawn, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Maroon Monday T-shirt Giveaway, Donaghey Student Center Foyer, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Block Party, Trojan Lane, 6-8 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 22

• Free breakfast and coffee, Donaghey Student Center Foyer, 8-10 a.m.
• Welcome Tents, Donaghey Student Center, Stabler Hall, and EIT/Fine Arts buildings, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Chillin’ with the Greeks, Donaghey Student Center Cafeteria, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Greek Game Night, Donaghey Student Center Ledbetter Hall, 6-8 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 23

• Free breakfast and coffee, Donaghey Student Center Foyer, 8-10 a.m.
• Trojan Engage Resource Fair, Donaghey Student Center, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Carnival, Donaghey Student Center Upper Concourse, 4-7 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 24

• Free breakfast and coffee, Donaghey Student Center Foyer, 8-10 a.m.
• Trivia Night, Ottenheimer Library Room 353, 6-7 p.m.
• Trojan Scavenger Hunt, All Day, List will be posted at 8 a.m. on Trojan Engage App

Friday, Aug. 25

• Free breakfast and coffee, Donaghey Student Center Foyer, 8-10 a.m.
• Rock the Lot, Fine Arts Building Lawn, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Cookout with the Greeks, University Village, 6-8 p.m.

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The spring semester begins Tuesday, Jan. 17, and Welcome Week runs through Friday, Jan. 20.

On Tuesday, Jan. 17, we encourage students to donate non-perishable items or sign up to volunteer for the Trojan Food Pantry in honor of MLK Day of Service. Tables will be set up in the Donaghey Student Center, in front of Ottenheimer Library, and in the Multicultural Center.

Food Truck Friday will be on Friday, Jan. 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. between the Trojan Cafe and Trojan A. Students must use the Trojan Engage app to claim a voucher.

Other activities include a karaoke night, a Registered Student Organization (RSO) fair, a trivia night, and a basketball double header with free pizza for students.

These events are a great opportunity for students to start the semester strong and have fun.

The daily events are as follows:

Tuesday, Jan. 17

MLK Day of Service, Donaghey Student Center, in front of Ottenheimer Library, or in the Multicultural Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Messages of Love (hosted by LULAC), Donaghey Student Center lobby, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
MLK Day of Service Acknowledgement, Multicultural Center, Noon
Karaoke Night (hosted by the Student Activities Board), Donaghey Student Center Ledbetter Hall, 6-8 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 18

Trojan Trail Registered Student Organization Fair, Donaghey Student Center upper and lower concourse, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Trivia Night (hosted by Ottenheimer Library and the Learning Commons), Ottenheimer Library 100 A, 6-7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 19

Get Crafty (hosted by Student Experience Center and Counseling Services), Donaghey Student Center and Ledbetter Halls, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Trojans Gameday, Basketball doubleheader vs. Tennessee Tech, Jack Stephens Center, at 5 and 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 20

Food Truck Friday, Between Donaghey Student Center cafeteria and Trojan A, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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