Schedule of Events

Friday, September 9

Sig Ep Campout for a Cure
Student Union South Steps

WMUA-FM Poster Sale
9:00am-5:00pm
Cape Cod Lounge

Interfaith Commemoration of 9/11
12:00pm-1:00pm
Student Union Front Steps
Sponsored by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, the Religious Affairs Committee, and the Muslim Students Association.
This unified commemoration of 9/11 will provide an opportunity for students and religious leaders from various traditions to come together as one community and share our commitment to building a common future characterized by mutual understanding, compassion, and respect.

Dive-In Movie and Beach Party
Pirates of the Caribbean
7:00pm-10:00pm
Totman Pool
Sponsored by the Center for Student Development.
Lounge, swim, watch a movie, relax!

IWA (Improv with Attitude) Weekly Comedy Show
8:00pm
Student Union Ballroom
Sponsored by Student Valley Productions.

Saturday, September 10

Special Saturday Program for Campus Families with Young Children
Join the fun at two great events! Free, fun and pre-performance snacks.
Art Cycles
10:00am-10:45am, Student Union Craft Center
Roger Tincknell
11:00am-12:00pm, Cape Cod Lounge, Student Union
Sponsored by Office of Family Resource and Family Housing.
Email ofr@stuaf.umass.edu for more details.

Chi Alpha BBQ
12:00pm-8:00pm
Van Meter Lawn

Get Active!
1:00pm-3:00pm
Join one of these amazing activities and get active, stay fit, and have fun! Beginners welcome for all events! For locations, please check www.umass.edu/firstweek or www.umass.edu/campuspulse
Rain date: Sunday, Sept. 11. Check the First Week website if it looks like inclement weather.
Sponsored by the Center for Student Development.
Check out the fitness schedule for the day for some great classes offered by Campus Recreation.
Afternoon Cool Down: Ice Skating
Mullins Center Practice Rink
Free Skate Rental
Learn to Row! With the Crew Team
1:00pm, depart from Student Union steps
Meet the Motorsports Club
Location TBA
Join a Tricycle Race with the Bike Racing Team
Student Union Circle
Humans vs. Zombies with Mass Games
Location TBA
Play Quidditch with the Quidditch Club
Library Lawn
Mini Triathlon with the Triathlon Club
1:00pm, Totman Pool
Bring your running shoes, a bike, and a swim suit and challenge yourself on this ¼ mile swim, 7 mile bike ride, and 5K loop.
Learn to Dance with the UMass Dance Team
Rec Center
Breakdance with the Hip Hop Culture Organization
Rec Center
Play Volleyball with the Men’s and Women’s Club Volleyball Teams
Rec Center
Introduction to Fencing with the Fencing Team
Rec Center
Parkour Fundamentals with the UMass Parkour Club
Boyden Gym Wrestling Room
Rugby event canceled, but feel free to stop by the Women's Rugby game today.
Learn to Play Rugby with the Men’s and Women’s Rugby Team
Ultimate Frisbee with ZooDisc
Boyden Fields
Play Soccer with the Men’s Soccer Club
Boyden Fields
Play Lacrosse with the Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse Clubs
Boyden Fields
Introduction to Archery with the Archery Club
Location TBA
Ballroom Dancing with the Ballroom Dance Team
Location TBA

First Week Concert featuring
Guster
8:00pm
Fine Arts Center Concert Hall
Sponsored by the Center for Student Development and the University Programming Council.
Tickets are $5 and for UMass Amherst students only. Purchase tickets at the FAC Box Office or by calling 1-800-999-UMAS. Bring your UMass ID to get your ticket, and to the event!

Mission: IMPROVable Weekly Comedy Show
8:00pm
Student Union Ballroom
Sponsored by Student Valley Productions.

Sunday, September 11

September 11th Memorial
Ringing of the Chapel Bells
8:46am // 9:03am // 9:45am // 10:10am
Check the First Week website for more event details.

Late Night Movie Triple Feature
Pirates of the Caribbean, Bridesmaids, and Hangover II
5:00pm
Cape Cod Lounge, Student Union
Sponsored by the University Programming Council.

Monday, September 12

Earthfoods Café and Craft Center open for business.

Boltwood Project Recruitment
5:00pm-9:00pm
Student Union Ballroom

Malcolm X Cultural Center Open House
6:00pm-7:30pm
MXCC - Berkshire Dining Commons

Student Union Craft Center Open House
6:00pm-8:00pm
Craft Center - Student Union Basement
Light Refreshments, Membership Sign up, and Craft Demonstrations, Free Henna and Button Making. All are invited to attend.

ADS Presents Monday Night Football
6:30pm
Check Campus Pulse for location
www.umass.edu/campuspulse
Sponsored by the Association for Diversity in Sport.
The Association of Diversity in Sport invites you to join us when we watch the first Monday Night Football game of the 2011 NFL season, as the New England Patriots take on the division rival Miami Dolphins. It's a guaranteed to be a night full of fun, food, and winning.

UVC TV-19 Open House
7:00pm-9:00pm
UVC Studio, Student Union Basement
UMass Amherst's only student-run TV station invites all undergraduate students to tour and receive hands-on experience in the UVC Studio. Become a UVC member, and start your involvement with UVC's studio and field productions.

Tuesday, September 13

Free and Anonymous HIV and STD Testing
12:00pm-3:30pm
Campus Center 101
Sponsored by the Stonewall Center.
No appointment necessary and no blood is involved, just oral swabs. An HIV test will take about 20 minutes. Testing is conducted by Tapestry Health.

Boltwood Project Recruitment
5:00pm-9:00pm
Student Union Ballroom

Josephine White Eagle Cultural Center Open House
6:00pm-7:30pm
JWECC - Chadbourne Residence Hall

CANCELED
Speed Mingling
6:30pm-8:30pm
Campus Center 168C
Sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho

Wednesday, September 14

Boltwood Project Recruitment
5:00pm-9:00pm
Student Union Ballroom

Yuri Kochiyama Cultural Center Open House
6:00pm-7:30pm
YKCC - Worcester Dining Commons

Thursday, September 15

Latin American Heritage Month begins.

Latin American Cultural Center Open House
6:00pm-7:30pm
LACC - Hampden Dining Commons

Seven Deadly Sins of Freshman Year
6:30pm-8:30pm
Check Campus Pulse for location
www.umass.edu/campuspulse
Sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho.

Building a Community in a Divide and Conquer Culture
7:00pm-8:30pm
Campus Center 174-76
Sponsored by the Stonewall Center and the Women of Color Leadership Network.
A panel discussion and community event exploring strategies for coalition building at the intersections of race, sex and sexual orientation.

Freshman Experience Night Hike
7:30pm
Meet at the Integrated Science Building
Sponsored by UMassCru (Campus Crusade).

Friday, September 16

Root Beer Keg and Poker Party
7:30pm-9:00pm
Go to http://www.umasscru.com/ for the location.
Sponsored by UMassCru (Campus Crusade).

Late Night Movie
Kung Fu Panda 2
8:00pm
Cape Cod Lounge
Sponsored by University Programming Council.
Free movies and popcorn for students!

IWA Weekly Comedy Show
8:00pm
Check Campus Pulse for location
www.umass.edu/campuspulse
Sponsored by Student Valley Productions.

Saturday, September 17

Neon Lights: LGBTQA Fall Dance
9:00pm-1:00am
FAC Lobby
Sponsored by the Stonewall Center.
A free dance for LGBTQ students and allies. Glowsticks and sunglasses provided.

Mission: IMPROVable Weekly Comedy Show
8:00pm
Check Campus Pulse for location
www.umass.edu/campuspulse
Sponsored by Student Valley Productions.

Sunday, September 18

Greeno Sub Shop, Sweets and More, and Sylvan Snack Bar open for business

First Sunday Service
11:00am-1:30pm
School Of Management 133
Sponsored by Brothers and Sisters in Christ (BASIC).

Steve Hofstetter Comedy Night
7:00pm
Student Union Ballroom
Sponsored by Sigma Phi Epsilon.
Steve Hofstetter, one of the top booked acts on the college circuit and the original writer for collegehumor.com has released four albums and three books. Come laugh with Sig Ep.

Late Night Movie
Kung Fu Panda 2
8:00pm
Cape Cod Lounge
Sponsored by University Programming Council.
Free movies and popcorn for students!