By: Miranda Brown

The summer break is almost over, and the fall semester is quickly approaching. So to make sure all new and returning Augusta State University students start the year off right, the ASU staff, faculty, and alumni are inviting all to participate in the Week of Welcome activities.

The fun will begin on Saturday, Aug. 16, with a Foam Party at the University Village. This will give students a chance to wash away those end-of-summer blues.

On Monday, Aug. 18, students will get the opportunity to receive details on campus activities, programs, and services at What’s the Scoop? In addition to this event, be sure to register for ASU’s Deal or No Deal Case game to win money for books, laundry, food, and much more.

Enjoy great food and fellowship while you meet the coaches of ASU’s athletic teams at the Coaches Cookout on Tuesday, Aug. 19. While you are there, be sure to pick up freebies and schedules of all the games.

On Thursday, Aug.21, watch students hit the runway in hopes of becoming ASU’s Top Model. Also that day, learn how to make the right decisions about drinking in the Deadly Decisions Alcohol Awareness Seminar.

On Friday, Aug. 22, bring your lawn chairs and join us for a concert and fireworks display at the D. Douglas Barnard, Jr., Amphitheatre. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and the fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. Admission is free.

The Week of Welcome will end on Saturday, Aug. 22, with An Evening @ Adventure Crossing. Free laser tag, Go-cart riding, Putt-Putt, and video gaming will be given to the first 200 students that sign up in the Office of Students Activities. To reserve your ticket, you must bring your JagCard with you when you sign up. Dinner will be provided and will be catered by Rhineharts’s Oyster Bar.

For more information, contact the Office of Student Activities at 706-737-1609. Other events taking place during the Week of Welcome include:

• Saturday, Aug. 16- Foam Party (6-10 p.m., University Village)

• Monday, Aug. 18- What’s the Scoop? (11 a.m-1p.m., JSAC Breezeway)

• Tuesday, Aug. 19-Coaches Cookout (11 a.m.-2 p.m., D. Douglas Barnard, Jr., Amphitheatre)

• Wednesday, Aug. 20- Buffalo Bingo with Cowboy Mike (Noon–2 p.m., JSAC Breezeway)

• Thursday, Aug. 21- ASU’s Top Model (Noon-1p.m., JSAC Breezeway)

• Thursday, Aug. 21- Deadly Decisions–Alcohol Awareness Seminar (6:30 p.m., JSAC Ballroom)

• Friday, Aug. 22- Band Concert and Fireworks Show (Bands will begin at 7:30 p.m., and fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m. All activities, D. Douglas Barnard, Jr., Amphitheatre)

• Saturday, Aug. 23- An Evening @ Adventure Crossing (7 p.m., Adventure Crossing)

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