Weeks of Welcome schedule includes virtual game shows and love poem competition

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2020 Weeks of Welcome posterJoin us during Weeks of Welcome to celebrate the start of fall semester.

UPCOMING EVENTS and COMPETITIONS

ABSENCE MAKES THE ART GROW FONDER
Submission form closes Friday, Sept. 4
Pictures of art released Thursday, Sept. 10

We want your art! We will be hosting a virtual gallery to celebrate all the work UAA Students have worked on over the summer. Go to tinyurl.com/2020call4art for more information.

UAA LOVE POEM COMPETITION
Tuesday, Sept. 1 - COMPETITION BEGINS
Friday, Sept. 25, 5 p.m. - Submission Deadline

Showcase your inner poet by competing in the UAA Love Poem Competition. Funny, sad or deep — submit your poem to be judged by a nationally renowned Spoken Word artist. More information at tinyurl.com/ualovepoemcompetition.

PLAYLIST BINGO
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m.

Playlist Bingo is new modern twist to the classic version of Bingo. All of the same Bingo rules apply except with the Playlist Bingo, songs are played and students have to know who sings those songs and if they do they mark off that artist on their playlist bingo card. Check out tinyurl.com/uaplaylistbingo for more information.

S.O.S. - SUCCESSFUL ONLINE SEAWOLVES
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1-2 p.m.

Don’t feel like you’re drowning — we have a life raft of helpful information, tips, and tricks for keeping your head above the water while taking online classes this semester. Get more information at tinyurl.com/y5jffein.

APPS AND RESOURCES TO HELP YOU SUCCEED
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 1-2 p.m.

Student success is more important than grades. It is about campus connection, using available tools & resources, and asking for help from your faculty and staff. Join us for information on some tools at your fingertips that can make a big difference! Get more information at tinyurl.com/y5jffein.

PRICE IS RIGHT
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 6 p.m.

Join us for Virtual Price is Right! Contestants compete to win cash and prizes by guessing the pricing of merchandise and playing fun games for TONS OF GREAT PRIZES! Check out more information at tinyurl.com/uaapriceisright for more information!

FAMILY FEUD
Thursday, Sept. 10, 6 p.m.

Join your student organization/club (or if you aren't part of an organization or club, bring a team of your friends), and join us for Family Feud! Check out tinyurl.com/uaafamilyfeud for more information!

PAST EVENTS

DISNEY BINGO
Thursday, Aug. 27, 6 p.m.

Do you love Disney? Do you love bingo? Then this is the event for you! Tons of great prizes! Check out more information at tinyurl.com/uadisneybingo.

FSL RECRUITMENT DAY
IFC info night - Friday, Aug. 28, 6-9 p.m.
Panhellenic Open House - Friday, Aug. 28, 6-9 p.m.

Find your place in a fraternity or sorority during Recruitment Week! Join organization members at the Interfraternity and Panhellenic Info Nights. Get more information at uaa.alaska.edu/fsl-recruitment.

FREE HARVEST FEST TICKETS
Friday, Saturday OR Sunday / Sept. 4, 5 OR 6

Head to Alaska State Fair for Harvest Fest! The event goes back to the Fair’s agricultural roots, with events, vegetable exhibits, vendors and entertainment. Sign up at UAAtix.com.

SETTLERS OF CATAN COMPETITION
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 4 p.m. - Zoom

Play the Settlers of Catan online with UAA, UAF and UAS students. Check out more information at tinyurl.com/uacatan. Hosted by University of Alaska Southeast.

UAA COMMUNITY TAKEOVER
Friday, Aug. 28 - ALL DAY

Students should head out to the UAA community for special discounts at various restaurants and businesses. Check out all the deals at tinyurl.com/uaacommunitytakeover.

VALORANT COMPETITION
Saturday, Aug. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Join UAA for a Valorant Competition against the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Go to the UAA Student Life & Leadership Facebook Page for more information.

AIRBENDER TRIVIA
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 7 p.m.

Do you love Avatar: The Last Airbender? Join us for some fun Avatar Trivia with UAS students online. Check out more information at tinyurl.com/uaairbender Hosted by University of Alaska Southeast.

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