Schedule of Events
Check out the following First Week 2008 events!
You can also download the complete schedule below.
First Week Fold Out Schedule (PDF, 500K)
Thursday, August 28
Early Meal Plan Available
Berkshire and Franklin Dining Commons
Frank Santos Jr. – Comedic Hypnotist
8 p.m. in Berkshire DC
10 p.m. in Worcester DC
Free Admission
You, friends, and anyone else willing to get on the stage, become the stars of the show as Frank Santos, Jr. uses his powers of hypnosis to make participants believe they are truly singers, dancers, and more. Who needs American Idol?
Friday, August 29
Early Meal Plan Available
Berkshire and Franklin Dining Commons
New Students Orientation
For those students who were not able to attend orientation over the summer, this is your opportunity to take care of those administrative details. For more information, contact the New Students Orientation Office at 545-2621.
Commonwealth College Orientation
Check In at Fine Arts Center
For more detailed information, including specific move-in times, please visit www.comcol.umass.edu or call 413-577-2993.
Saturday, August 30
Early Meal Plan Available
Berkshire and Franklin Dining Commons
Football vs. Albany
6 p.m. McGuirk Alumni Stadium
Cheer for the Minutemen in their home opener! Just show your student ID and get in FREE. While the team takes a break at half time, be sure to watch your award winning Marching Band as they perform!
Sunday, August 31
Complimentary meals for families on move-in day
Parents and families are welcome to join their students for a free meal in the Dining Commons after a busy and tiring day of moving in. All Dining Commons open.
Field Hockey vs. Quinnipiac
12 p.m. Garber Field
Take a break from unpacking to cheer the Minutewomen on to victory.
First Year Residence Hall Community
Welcome Meetings
7-9 p.m.
Residence Halls
(see your RA for exact time and location)
Now that you’ve moved in your stuff and met your roommate, it’s time to hang out with other new students on your floor. This is your first step towards getting involved and making the best of your residence hall experience this year! Your RA will provide snacks (in RFYE halls)!
Nite Fest
9-11 p.m.
Relax under the stars at an outdoor concert in your residential area. Concerts are scheduled for Southwest, North and Orchard Hill.
Monday, September 1 - Labor Day
WMUA-FM Poster Sale
9 a .m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cape Cod Lounge
The biggest Back to School Poster Sale, 1000's of choices, with entertainment provided by WMUA 91.1 FM, the Student Radio Voice of UMass, Amherst.
Don't Hoof It - Take the Bus
10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Hasbrouck Bus Stop
Learn how to use the UMass Amherst bus system with a 20-minute tour of downtown Amherst. Buses will depart from the Hasbrouck bus stop every half hour.
Afternoon Cool Down: Ice Skating
1 - 3 p.m.
Mullins Center Practice Rink
Free Skate Rental
It’s hot out there so come inside and cool down! Come unwind after unpacking and have some fun at the Practice Rink.
Shoot Some Pool
1 - 4 p.m.
Union Billiards, Student Union
Bring your new roommate and friends to play a few games of pool! It’s a great spot to relax, hang out and take a break!
Minuteman Tours: Learn where your classrooms are!
2:30 p.m. departs from Cance, Pierpont, Melville, James, Kennedy, John Adams, Webster, Butterfield, Crabtree
3 p.m. departs from Moore, Thoreau, Emerson, Kennedy, John Adams, Dickinson, Van Meter, Mary Lyon, Knowlton
Nervous about getting around campus? The Minuteman Tours will show first-year students important (and historical) locations on campus and where their classes will be held. Peer Mentors and other upper-class students will be your tour guides.
Welcome UMass Amherst
Green Barbecue
4 - 7 p.m.
Library Lawn
Rain Date: Tuesday, September 2
Join Chancellor Robert Holub as he kicks off the new academic year and welcomes the class of 2012! This year, the event goes GREEN with recyclable plates, local produce, and much more! Come to the pond with your roommate for some food, fun and a chance to see old friends and meet new ones.
This event is co-sponsored by Student Affairs and Campus Life, the Center for Student Development, and UMass Amherst Dining Services.
Fun in the Center
6:30 - 9 p.m.
Campus Center
The center of campus is where it’s at for some fun, food, giveaways, and entertainment. You can be entertained by our own comedic improvisational group, Mission: IMPROVable, or step up to the mike yourself for the Best of NSO Open Mic.
Tuesday, September 2
Locator Booths
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Get directions around campus!
Worried about finding your way around campus? Not sure which Morrill building is which? We know that feeling! Just keep your eye out for one of the Campus Locator Service booths that are scattered around campus. You’ll find friendly and informative staff and students who can point you in the right direction – rain or shine!
WMUA-FM Poster Sale
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cape Cod Lounge
Student Bridges Recruitment Event
7-9 p.m.
Campus Center - 917
Student Bridges is a student-initiated outreach program that connects UMass students with local community-based organizations and schools through tutoring-mentoring partnerships, college awareness activities, and policy advocacy. The program has primarily partnered with schools and programs in the Holyoke-Springfield area. Attend an informational on how to get involved in our various community-service learning opportunities.
All Residence Hall Community Welcome Meetings
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Residence Halls (see your RA for exact location)
Now that everyone’s arrived to campus, come meet your entire floor! It’s an exciting time to learn about living together this year. This is a great opportunity to talk about community, respect, and all the ways you will have fun together as a floor community! Your RA will provide snacks (all halls except RFYE halls)!
LGBTQA Games Night
9-11 p.m.
Union Billiards, Student Union
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally (LGBTQA) students are invited to a night of pool, board games, and snacks. Come hang out, make new friends, and learn about the resources that UMass Amherst has to offer LGBTQA students.
Minuteman Mall Mania
9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Hampshire Mall
Ever had the mall stay open late just for you? Come to the Hampshire Mall and pick up some of the things you need for your room or just come and do some window shopping. Return to campus on a shuttle from the same mall locations starting at 9:30pm until 12:00am. Shuttles will run in loops to and from campus and will run every 10 minutes.
Bus stops:
Southwest Horseshoe - Target
Butterfield, Chadbourne and Orchard Hill – Cinemark
Sylvan, Totman and Franklin DC - JCPenney
Wednesday, September 3
Locator Booths
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Get directions around campus!
Keep your eye out for one of the Campus Locator Service booths that are scattered around campus. You’ll find friendly and informative staff and students who can point you in the right direction – rain or shine!
WMUA-FM Poster Sale
9a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cape Cod Lounge
Activities Expo – Get Involved!
4 - 7 p.m.
Library Promenade
Rain Date: Thursday, September 4
Find out how to get involved in one (or more) of the over 250 student organizations here at UMass Amherst. Come to get involved and to enjoy the free food and entertainment!
Fraternity and Sororities Ice Cream Scoop
(Part of the Activities Expo)
4-7 p.m.
Library Promenade
Our Fraternities and Sororities want to kick off the year with a free scoop of ice cream! Stop by, enjoy some cream and find out more about the Greek-letter organizations on campus.
Commonwealth College Sweet Tooth Soiree
6 - 8 p.m.
Goodell entrance and lounge 504
Now that you've settled into your space on campus, come and relax with Commonwealth College students, staff, and faculty. Create your own cupcakes and sundaes or choose your treat at the chocolate dipping fountain.
Saltimbanco Cirque du Soleil
7:30 p.m.
Mullins Center
Experience a high intensity, acrobatic spectacle. Tickets on sale at the Mullins Center Box Office. Student discounts are available, check out:
www.cirquedusoleil.com/amherststudents.
Thursday, September 4
WMUA-FM Poster Sale
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cape Cod Lounge
Cultural Connections: A Move the Crowd Battle of the DJ's
5 - 7 p.m.
Library Lawn
We'll See You Under the Tent! Come out, listen and dance to multicultural rhythms - live and recorded. Featuring prominent DJs, local musicians, and student organizations. We provide the refreshments, you provide the fun!
Sponsored by: the Office of Programs & Services for ALANA Students & Black Student Union
Saltimbanco Cirque du Soleil
7:30 p.m.
Mullins Center
Experience a high intensity, acrobatic spectacle. Tickets on sale at the Mullins Center Box Office. Student discounts are available, check out:
www.cirquedusoleil.com/amherststudents.
Late Night Brunch
9 p.m. - 12 Midnight
Worcester Dining Commons & Berkshire Dining Commons
Hungry after a long day of classes? UMass’ Award-winning Dining Services has you covered. Stop by to refuel and get ready for a great year!
Friday, September 5
WMUA-FM Poster Sale
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cape Cod Lounge
Stonewall Center Open House
5-7 p.m.
Stonewall Center (Crampton House, SW)
Meet new and returning students and check out UMass’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally center. All are welcomed!
Saltimbanco Cirque du Soleil
7:30 p.m.
Mullins Center
Experience a high intensity, acrobatic spectacle. Tickets on sale at the Mullins Center Box Office. Student discounts are available, check out:
www.cirquedusoleil.com/amherststudents.
UPC Presents the Student Union Shutdown
8 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Student Union Building
The Student Union is all about students tonight! There will be something fun for everyone. Check it out: Karaoke, Dance Dance Revolution, Union Billiards, ALL NIGHT Coffee House, Bungee Run, Human Bowling, and Drive In Movies outside on the big screen. It’s all fun, it’s all free, and it’s all for you.
Sponsored by the University Programming Council.
Something Every Friday
(Part of the Student Union Shutdown)
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark &
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Library Lawn
Rain Site: Cape Cod Lounge, Student Union
IWA (Improv with Attitude) Performance
8 p.m.
Herter 231
Saturday, September 6
Special Saturday Program for students with young children
Featuring Roger Tincknell
9:30 a.m. Continental breakfast
10 a.m. Performance- “Songs from Around the World”
Campus Center Room 101
During the academic year the Special Saturday Morning program features monthly interactive free cultural programs for campus families w/ young children and any campus family w/ a young child is welcome. This program kicks off with Roger Tincknell’s Songs From Around the
World.
Sponsored by the Office of Family Resources
Get Active!
Join one of these amazing activities and get active, stay fit, and have fun!
Get Active: Afternoon Cool Down: Ice Skating
1 - 3 p.m.
Mullins Center Practice Rink
Free Skate Rental
Get Active: Hiking with the Outing Club- beginners and experienced hikers welcome!
1 p.m.
One hike only to Goat's Peak. Meet at the Student Union at 1 p.m. and bring your rain gear.
Get Active: Capture the Flag
2 p.m.
Boyden Fields
Sponsored by Campus Recreation
Saltimbanco Cirque du Soleil
3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Mullins Center
Experience a high intensity, acrobatic spectacle. Tickets on sale at the Mullins Center Box Office. Student discounts are available, check out:
www.cirquedusoleil.com/amherststudents.
UMass Amherst Comedy Night
Charlie Murphy and Bill Burr
TWO SHOWS!
7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
The Fine Arts Center Concert Hall
You’ve seen them on Chappelle’s show, now see them here, LIVE! Comedians Charlie Murphy and Bill Burr will make you laugh out loud and maybe shed a tear. Two shows, one night—Don’t miss it!
Tickets are $10 for UMass Amherst Students Only. Buy your tickets at the Fine Arts Center Box Office or call 1-800-999-UMAS. Bring your UMass ID to the event!
Mission: IMPROVable Performance
8 p.m.
Herter 231
