Monday, August 22

First Day of School Photos | 11:00 - 1:00 PM | UC Atrium 
Hosted by Student Activities Council
Everyone's favorite tradition. Stop by the UC Atrium to get your first day of school picture taken!

Involvement Fair | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | UC 3rd Floor 
The Student Involvement Fair will take place on the first day of school from 1:00 - 4:00 PM on the Alumni Mall Lawn. This come and go event will feature over 150 student organizations and carnival rides. Be sure to check in at the large tent in the middle to get your Weeks of Welcome swag. 

NPHC Step Show | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | Rose Theatre
Hosted by National Pan-Hellenic Council
The National Pan-Hellenic Council will host their Annual Back to School Stroll off on August 23 at 7:00 PM. Come see members of all nine NPHC organizations compete for the crown. Tickets will be available for purchase at memphis.edu/tigertix 

Tuesday, August 23

Student On Campus Employment Fair | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | UC Ballrooms
Hosted by Career Services and Student Leadership & Involvement 
Looking for an on-campus job? Join Career Services and Student Leadership & Involvement as they host several on-campus partners in the UC Ballrooms to learn about on campus employment. Both Federal Work Study and non Federal Work Study jobs will be represented. Additionally, swing by the photobooth to get a professional head shot for your LinkedIn or resume or visit with a Career Counselor about your next Tiger Talent Ready steps!

Tiger Trivia Tuesday | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | River Room
Hosted by Study Abroad
Calling all Trivia Champs! Want to test your global knowledge? Join the University of Memphis Study Abroad Office for international-themed live trivia! Prizes include Study Abroad Scholarships and roundtrip airfare for a study abroad program! 

Wednesday, August 24

Hump Day Petting Zoo | 12:00 - 3:00 PM | Alumni Mall Lawn 
Hosted by Student Activities Council
Goats, Pigs, Animals, Oh My! Stop by the Alumni Mall Lawn to meet some cute creatures. 

Multicultural Affairs Mixer | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Rose Theatre Lobby 
Hosted by Multicultural Affairs
Held each fall semester, the Multicultural Mixer is a social gathering for organizations to recruit and engage new/prospective members. For questions, please contact Ms. Linda Hall at lghall1@memphis.edu or 901.678.2054. 

Thursday, August 25

America Ninja Warrior Course | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Alumni Mall Lawn
Jump, run, swing, and fly! Your dreams of being America's next Ninja Warrior are one step closer to reality. Join us as we have a full scale course on Alumni Mall Lawn for students to test out their skills!

Goat Yoga | 12:00 - 3:00 PM | Alumni Mall Lawn
Hosted by Student Activities Council
Have you ever wanted to do yoga with baby goats? Look no further as your wish is granted on the first day of school! Come hang out with some baby goats while doing your favorite yoga pose! 

Meet the Greeks | 4:00 - 6:00 PM | Rose Theatre Lobby
Hosted by Fraternity & Sorority Life 
Interested in going Greek at the UofM? Meet the Greeks will have all 24 fraternities and sororities present where you can ask questions, sign up for formal recruitment (IFC&PAN) and learn more about the upcoming NPHC Week!

Silent Disco | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | Ned R. McWherter Library 
Hosted by Student Activities Council
Have you ever wanted to dance in the library? Join Student Activities Council in the library rotunda for the most unique silent disco you will soon not forget. 

Friday, August 26

Spirit Swap | 12:00 PM | UC Atrium
Hosted by Blue Crew
Stop by the UC Atrium to trade in swag from other schools to get some new Tiger Gear!

Tiger Blood Drive | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | UC Theatre
Hosted by Dean of Students 
Save lives, give blood. All Tigers who are able are encouraged to come to the inaugural Weeks of Welcome blood drive. To make an appointment please go to donors.vitalant.org and use sponsor code UMemphis or contact Melissa Morgan at mamorgn3@memphis.edu. Donors will receive a snack and swag after giving blood.

Announcing New Hours for Tiger Pantry

Beginning August 22, 2022 the Tiger Pantry will have new hours of availability. 

Location: University Center (UC) 359

New Hours:

Monday 9 AM - 3 PM 

Tuesday: CLOSED

Wednesday: 9 AM - 3 PM 

Thursday: CLOSED

Friday: 9 AM - 1 PM

If services are needed during one of the closed periods, please email deanofstudents@memphis.edu with your request and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Balanced Man Scholarship

Sigma Phi Epsilon is proudly offering the Balanced Man Scholarship to University of Memphis students. The scholarship will be awarded to motivated and driven individuals who have demonstrated success in academics, athletics, and community involvement. The Tennessee Beta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon is awarding $1,000 in scholarships this year. We invite you to apply for the scholarship. Please note that the application and scholarship do not require membership in our organization. The application deadline is October 15, 2022 — take 15 minutes to apply now!

Applications are open for Tiger Leadership Institute  Participants!

The Tiger Leadership Institute is a 6-week program that intends to make long-term leadership education available to any undergraduate student at the University of Memphis. This unique leadership development experience is facilitated by graduates of the Tiger Leadership Institute or experienced student leaders that are currently enrolled at the University of Memphis.

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