Issue date: 8/22/07 Section: News

Wednesday

Freshman Free Play, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., TAMU Golf Course Incoming students may try out the golf facilities at Texas A&M. Freshmen will receive a free round of golf with a student ID. Golf carts and range balls are available at the published rates. Tee times are strongly suggested.

Make Your Dollar Stretch and Stay Out of Debt, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m., Rudder Tower, Room 501 This seminar will discuss strategies for managing money wisely while in school. Learn to set goals, budgets and develop good spending and saving habits.

Study Abroad Financial Aid, 11 a.m. - noon, Rudder Tower, Room 501 Find out how to fund an international experience.

Ice Cream Carnival, 1 - 3 p.m., Sul Ross Statue Area Join the Aggie Orientation Leaders by Sully and enjoy free ice cream and games. Tons of campus giveaways and a chance to meet fellow Aggies.

Using Jobs for Aggies, 2 - 3 p.m., Rudder Tower, Room 501 Learn about

JobsforAggies.tamu.edu. This internet-based system assists Texas A&M students in obtaining

on-and-off campus part-time employment. Learn how to login, view job listings and post a profile to apply for jobs online. Student employment enhances skills and knowledge, assists with the financial demands of college and expands the educational experience.

Make the Grades You Want: Study Like an Aggie, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Rudder Tower, Room 301 Many students have difficulty transitioning from high school to college. This workshop will focus on equipping students with the skills needed for success in the classroom. Topics will include improving concentration and avoiding distractions, learning basic time management techniques and preparing for different kinds of exams.

How to get Kicked Out of Texas A&M University, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Rudder Tower, Room 707 This interactive session will give members of the class of 2011 a chance to learn more about roles and responsibilities as a member of the Texas A&M community. Participants will learn about the most common student rule violations and how they can impact a student's standing.

Gig 'Em Week Movie Night: Wild Hogs, 9:30 - 11:30 p.m., Simpson Drill Field Bring a blanket.

Thursday

Pizza Taste-Off, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sul Ross Statue Area Sample free pizza from restaurants throughout the Bryan-College Station area.

Fishing for Liberal Arts "Fish" Ice Cream Social, 1 - 3 p.m., Sul Ross Statue Area Meet liberal arts students, members and officers of Liberal Arts Student Council, department heads and advisers and college deans.

DMS Welcome Reception, 2 - 4 p.m., Memorial Student Center, Room 292 The Department of Multicultural Services' cultural councils, including Asian Presidents' Council, Black Student Advisory Council and Hispanic Presidents' Council, as well as the Black Graduate Students' Association and Hispanic Graduate Student Association welcome freshmen to campus.

Alcohol 101, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Rudder Tower, Room 302 Learn the basics of affects, tolerance, blood alcohol concentration and alcohol poisoning. Toss a ball or do an obstacle course with beer goggles. See how blood alcohol content soars and lowers with pounding, drinking or sipping various drinks over time in the virtual bar.

Party on the Plaza (Campus Dance),

9 - 11 p.m., Sul Ross Statue Area Texas A&M freshman can dance under the stars or meet new friends while playing board games in the lounge.

Friday

Aggieland Market, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sul Ross Statue Area Texas A&M students, faculty and staff are invited to meet business representatives from the Bryan/College Station area and Texas A&M departments.

MSC Campus Living Room, 2:30 - 4 p.m., Memorial Student Center, Rooms 216, 223 Free pizza, drinks and prizes will be offered in the Memorial Student Center. Take a tour of the facility and discover programs offered in the center.

Catholic Student Association Welcome Weekend, 3 - 11 p.m., St. Mary's Catholic Center, 603 Church Ave. A retreat for incoming freshman and transfer students to meet friends and learn more about the Catholic Students Association and St. Mary's Catholic Center.

Aggie Warm-Up for Kickoff, 4 - 6:30 p.m., Kyle Field, Zone Plaza Sample chicken wings provided by restaurant owners from the Bryan-College Station area and pick the winner of the 2007 Aggie War of the Wings. From inflatable games to autograph and photo opportunities with Aggie athletes, Reveille and Yell Leaders, get ready to kick off a the year.

Class photo, 6 p.m., Simpson Drill Field Class of 2011: Wear the official Class of 2011 T-shirt and unite for the first time to take a class photo on Simpson Drill Field.

ExCEL Luau, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Student Recreation Center Outdoor Area ExCEL opens the freshman conference to all incoming freshmen for the first of a series of evening activities filled with dinner, music and activities.

Volleyball: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, 7 p.m., G. Rollie White Coliseum Be a part of the 12th Man and help the Aggies jump-start the 2007 season and B.T.H.O. Corpus Christi!

ExCEL Cultural Extrvaganza, 8 - 9:30 p.m., Memorial Student Center, Room 201 ExCEL continues the series of activities through a performance showcase from various Texas A&M student organizations in Rudder Theater. Immediately following the show is a night of music, dancing and games.

Night Out, 9:30 p.m. - midnight, Memorial Student Center, second floor Aggie Nights offers students a night of free entertainment, with bowling, billiards, games, sodas and food.

Saturday

Collegiate Panhellenic Council Sorority Bid Day

ExCEL Expo, 9 - 10 a.m., Memorial Student Center, Room 212, 224 ExCEL opens the freshman conference for various student organizations to greet and give information about what groups do around campus and in the community.

Catholic Student Association Welcome Weekend, 9 a.m. - 11 p.m., St. Mary's Catholic Center, 603 Church Ave. A retreat for incoming freshman and transfer students to meet new friends and learn more about the Catholic Students Association and St. Mary's Catholic Center.

Freshman Family Fun Day at the Rec, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m., Student Recreation Center Incoming freshmen and family members are invited to visit the facility. Freshmen will need to bring student IDs and family members will need to bring picture identification to access the center. All minors must be accompanied and directly supervised by an adult.

Volleyball: vs. Centenary, 12:30 p.m., G. Rollie White Coliseum

Free One-Time Climbs, 2 - 5 p.m., Student Recreation Center, Indoor Climbing Facility Try the sport of rock climbing. No experience, equipment or reservations are necessary. Skilled staff members will facilitate. Student ID or Rec Center membership required.

Volleyball: vs. Prairie View A&M, 6:30 p.m., G. Rollie White Coliseum

Sunday

Catholic Student Association Welcome Weekend, 8 a.m. - noon, St. Mary's Catholic Center, 603 Church Ave. A retreat for incoming freshman and transfer students to meet new friends and learn more about the Catholic Students Association and St. Mary's Catholic Center.

Freshman Convocation Lunch, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Duncan Dining Center Tickets are $8 and available ahead of time through the MSC Box Office. Tickets may be purchased on the day of the event at the Reed Arena Ticket Booth.

Freshman Convocation, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., Reed Arena Interim President Eddie Davis invites freshmen to the 2007 Freshman Convocation.

Class of 2011 Regents' Scholar Fall Reception, 3:30 p.m., Reed Arena, third floor RSVP required at http://financialaid.tamu.edu/rsvp

Events after Gig'em week

"Venice To Venice" exhibit, J. Wayne Stark University Center Galleries The MSC Visual Arts Committee at Texas A&M exhibition features 21 paintings and two painted skateboards by Colorado artist Matthew Brown. He will present a gallery talk in coordination with the exhibition at 7 p.m. Sept. 25.

Singing Cadet auditions, Monday to Sept. 7, MSC 003, Texas A&M Choral Activities

College of Engineering New Student Welcome, 5 - 7 p.m. Aug. 30, Mosher Hall, Studio 12 New student engineers are invited to meet with college administrators, faculty, staff and other students.

MSC Open House, 1-6 p.m., MSC, Rudder Tower and G. Rollie White Coleseum New student engineers are invited to meet with college administrators, faculty, staff and other students.

Interfraternity Council Fall Recruitment, Sept. 3-7

Fall election filing, Sept. 3-7

Business Student Council Open House, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sept. 4-5, first floor hallways of the Wehner Building Gather information about involvement opportunities in business student organizations.

Academic Convocation, Sept. 7

Scholarship Recognition Ceremony, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 9, Rudder Auditorium

Students who have a scholarship administered through the Office of Honors Programs and Academic Scholarships will be honored. For more information, contact Myra Gonzalez, (979) 458-1572, myra-g@tamu.edu

Biomedical Science Association Tailgate Party, two and a half hours prior to kick-off, Sept. 22, College of Veterinary Medicine For information, contact the BIMS Office, (979) 845-4941

College of Science Fall Barbecue to welcome students, three hours prior to kick-off, Sept. 29, Simpson Drill Field Mix and mingle with students, faculty, staff and friends of the College of Science. For more information, contact Timothy P. Scott (979) 845-7362, tim@science.tamu.edu

College of Education and Human Development Open House and Tailgate, 9 a.m. - noon, Oct. 13, Harrington Tower All students and parents are invited.

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