Monday, Aug. 15
Flavors of Augusta (local restaurants will provide samples of their most popular dishes). 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Jaguar Student Activities Center (JSAC) Ballroom, and What’s the Scoop? Ice Cream in the JSAC breezeway.

Tuesday, Aug. 16
Celebrating ASU’s Golf Champs.
11:30 a.m., E-Z Go National Championship Parade
Noon, Program, D. Douglas Barnard, Jr., Amphitheatre
6:30 p.m., Christenberry Field House (Birdie Club) Advance Tickets, $60.

Wednesday, Aug. 17
Greeks on the Yard. 11 a.m.-noon, JSAC patio.
ASU’s Next Top Model. 12:30-1:30 p.m., JSAC breezeway.

Thursday, Aug. 18
DUI simulator. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., JSAC patio.
Military Meet and Greet. Noon-1 p.m., JSAC Coffeehouse.
A Powerful Lesson, guest speaker, Mark Sterner. 7 p.m., JSAC Ballroom.
Friday, Aug. 19
Celebrity Bingo with Jay Jefferies. Noon-2 p.m., JSAC Ballroom.
Cosmic Bowling. Midnight-2 a.m., Brunswick National Lanes.

Saturday, Aug. 20
ASU Day of Service. 9 a.m.-noon. ASU campus.
For more information, call Tunisia Williams, assistant director in ASU’s Office of Public Relations and Publications, at 706-737-1877.
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August 9
Fall Convocation. 8:15 a.m., Maxwell Theatre. Call 706-737-1444.

August 15-20
Week of Welcome (WOW)

August 15
Fall classes begin.
WOW Event. What’s the scoop?/ Jaguar Snack Attack. 11 a.m.- 1p.m., Jaguar Student Activities Center (JSAC) Breezeway. Call 706-737-1610.

 August 16
WOW Event. NCAA Division I Golf Championship Celebration. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., D. Douglas Barnard, Jr., Amphitheatre. Free admission.
Call 706-737-1610.

Reception. NCAA Division I Golf Championship Celebration hosted by the Augusta State University Birdie Club. 6:30 p.m.Christenberry Fieldhouse. $60 tickets. Call 706-737-1626.

August 17
WOW Event. Greeks on the Yard. 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., JSAC Patio. Call 706-737-1610.
 WOW Event. ASU’s Next Top Model. 12:30-1:30 p.m., JSAC Breezeway. Call 706-737-1610.

August 18
 WOW Event. DUI Simulator. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., JSAC Patio. Call 706-737-1610.
WOW Event. DUI: A Powerful Lesson by Mark Sterner. 7 p.m., JSAC Ballroom. Call 706-737-1610.

August 19
WOW Event. Celebrity Bingo. Noon-2p.m., JSAC Ballroom. Call 706-737-1610.
WOW Event. Cosmic Bowling. 12 a.m.- 2 a.m., Brunswick National Lanes. Call 706-737-1610.

August 20
WOW Event. ASU Day of Service. 9 a.m.- noon., Location TBA. Call 706-737-1610.

August 25-October 8
Art Exhibition. Art by Sarah Hobbs. Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art, Washington Hall. Call 706-667-4888.

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Aug. 18
Recess and Cookout. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Flag Pole/Sports Field. Students will take part in recess games including dodge ball, tug of war, and kick ball.

Aug. 19

Buffalo Bingo and Wing Special. Noon-2 p.m., D. Douglas Barnard, Jr., Amphitheatre. ASU’s resident cowboy, Professor Michael Searles, will again be the bingo caller for this game that includes buffalo wings and prizes.
Aug. 20

ASU’s Next Top Model. Noon-1 p.m., JSAC Breezeway. Faculty, staff, and students will model the latest in collegiate fashions as Joyce Jones, vice president of student services and dean of students, serves as emcee.

Lip Sync Contest. 1-2 p.m., JSAC Breezeway. Students will showcase their talents as they lip-sync to the hits.

Guest speaker, Merrill Norton. 7-8:30 p.m., JSAC Ballroom. Dr. Norton will present information about the effects of alcohol on the brain.
Aug. 22

ASU’s Day of Service. 8 a.m.-noon, Augusta Canal. ASU students will assist in the canal cleanup.

For more information, contact the Office of Student Activities at 706-737-1609.
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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)