Schedule of Events
Times and locations are subject to change.
| Time | Program | Location | Event Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. |
Sunrise Workout Sponsored by Rec Sports |
Geneva Schaeffer Education Building Lawn |
Rise and Shine! Power up your morning with an exhilarating workout. |
| 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. |
Coffee and Conversation Sponsored by Student Government Association in collaboration with the President's Office |
JBK Commons | Pour up a deliciously hot cup of coffee while meeting representatives from the Student Government Association and the Office of the President. |
| 9:00 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
Chalk at Spirit Rock Sponsored by the Office of Career and Professional Development |
In between the Clock Tower & the Buffalo Fountain | Bring out the artist in you and chalk on the sidewalk around Spirit Rock. |
| 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
Bingo Sponsored by Student Counseling Services and Student Medical Services |
JBK Legacy Hall | Meet new friends and place your bets. Amazing prizes await. |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Lunch & Trivia Sponsored by the Office of Orientation and Academic Success and Advising Services |
Dining Hall (The Caf) | Put your trivia skills to test. Games are free to play! *Don't have a meal plan? No worries, students without a meal plan can dine for free at The Caf (only valid on 8/25/23). Trivia will take place on the 2nd floor. |
| 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Tie-Dye T-Shirt Party Sponsored by Residential Living |
Lawn outside of Alumni Banquet Hall | We've never met a tie-dye shirt we didn't like. Get your tie-dye on with Residential Living. Free t-shirts for the first 200 students (sizes permitting). |
| 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Lemonade & Lawn Games Sponsored by the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership |
26th Street |
Lawn games galore + a sweet cup of lemonade to cool you down after each game. |
| 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Juice Bar & Karaoke Sponsored by the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership and Residential Living |
JBK Legacy Hall |
Sing your heart out with karaoke or treat yourself to a freshly made cup of juice from the juice bar! |
| 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
Kahoot Tournament & Popcorn Sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and the Jack B. Kelley Student Center |
JBK Video Wall |
Bring your A-game to this tournament! |
| 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
Snowcones & Cornhole Tournament Sponsored by Rec Sports and the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities |
Agricultural Sciences Complex Pavilion |
Are you competitive? Get ready for some EPIC cornhole competitions! Snowcones are free. |
| 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
Pool Party & Color Group Reunion Sponsored by Rec Sports and the Office of Orientation and Academic Success |
VHAC Pool & Patio |
Life is better by the pool (and an inflatable water slide). Swim and hang out with friends! This will also be an opportunity to reunite with your friends from your Buff Branding color group. |
| 6 p.m. - 7:30p.m. |
Cookout Dinner Sponsored by Aramark |
Dining Hall (The Caf) |
Back to the Caf for a cookout! Did someone say burgers? Yes, please! *Don't have a meal plan? No worries, students without a meal plan can dine for free at The Caf (only valid on 8/25/23). |
| 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
Bowling Tournament Sponsored by Rec Sports |
VHAC Bowling Alley | Strike, double, or turkey! Show off your best bowling skills in this tournament. |
| 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
Super Smash Bros. Tournament Sponsored by Rec Sports |
VHAC Game Room (2nd Floor) |
Let's-a go! Are you team Mario or team Luigi? |
| 9 p.m. - 11:45 p.m. |
Dance Sponsored by the Baptist Student Ministry |
Alumni Banquet Hall (ABH) |
Dance the night away with good jams. |
| 10 p.m. - Midnight |
Cards at the Club Sponsored by Advising Services |
Fairly Group Club at Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium |
Play cards in one of the most modern spaces on campus that overlooks the First United Field at Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium. |
| Midnight - 12:30 a.m. |
Maroon Meet-Up at Midnight Sponsored by the Jack B. Kelley Student Center, Student Government Association, and the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs |
White Buffalo Statue at Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium | Participate in a WT tradition, and continue the First Friday fun with dancing and snacks! |