Special events welcome Class of ‘09

4:25 p.m., Aug. 26, 2005--UD freshman and transfer students will be welcomed in style with a range of orientation and entertainment events set for move-in weekend, Saturday-Monday, Aug. 27-29.

First Night at UD, set for 10 p.m.-midnight, Saturday, Aug. 27, in Multipurpose rooms A, B and C at the Trabant University Center, will kick off the fall semester and give new arrivals reason to celebrate their first night on campus with a variety of fun activities. Part social event, part orientation, the mandatory-attendance event will feature music, casino games, arts and crafts, and free food and prizes.

JustUDoIt!: The Campus Breakout

Set for 8:30 p.m.-“whenever,” Sunday, Aug. 28, at the Trabant University Center, Perkins Student Center and other locations on campus, Campus Breakout promises fun, friendly competition and laughs with activities that range from stand-up comedy routines to dips in UD’s indoor pool to live music from local bands. The following is a list of events, times and locations for campus Breakout events. Visit [www.udel.edu/student-centers/breakout] for more information.

Music--Overise, 8:30-11:30 p.m., Food Court, Trabant University Center. Voted one of the best local rock bands, Overise is known for getting listeners into a groove and onto the dance floor with a mix of originals and crowd-pleasing covers.

Balloon Creations & Body Art, 8:30-11:30 p.m., Food Court, Trabant University Center. Students with an eye toward style can sport temporary tattoos and unique designs to start conversations and break the ice.

Billiards, Table Tennis, Air Hockey, Video Games and Foosball, 8:30-11:30 p.m., Hen Zone, Perkins Student Center. Recreational games and activities are free all night for those up for some light competition.

Caricaturist, 8:3011:30 p.m., Concourse, Perkins Student Center. For a good laugh and a fun keepsake, students can sit for a quick caricature drawn by Mike Edwards, a master of the form.

Indoor swimming pool trips, 8:30-11:30 p.m., University Pool, Carpenter Sports Building. A shuttle bus to UD’s indoor pool will offer a refreshing respite to those with suits and towels.

Ghost Tour and History of The Green, 9-10:30 p.m., or 10:30 p.m.–midnight, The Green, Central Campus (Old College). Local ghost experts will take the brave of spirit on an inside and outside tour of the University’s most haunted sites while narrating how creepy historic events (including foul play) have contributed to University legends. Tours are limited to 80 participants (first-come, first-served basis) per outing.

Hypnotism--Damian the Hypnotist, 9-10 p.m., Bacchus Theatre, Perkins Student Center. Billed as a show so good that Steve-O from MTV’s “Wild Boyz” was impressed, this act is a perennial favorite at UD.

Comedy--Kyle Grooms, 9-10 p.m., Multipurpose Room, Trabant University Center. Known for his edgy wit, Kyle Grooms has been featured on “Chappelle’s Show” and “VH1’s Best Week Ever.”

Movie--Napoleon Dynamite, 9 p.m.-midnight, Theatre, Trabant University Center. This modern comedic classic is quirky, fun, endlessly quotable and appealing to all audiences.

Music--91.3 WVUD Presents: Local Music, 8:30-11:30 p.m., Patio, Perkins Student Center. WVUD will provide DJs, music and local acts certain to appeal to every musical taste. Rain location is The Scrounge.

Comedy--Lee Camp, 10-11 p.m., Bacchus Theatre, Perkins
Student Center. A huge success on college campuses nationwide, Camp specializes in generational humor that guarantees laughs.

Improv Comedy--SCPAB Presents: Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Co., 11:30 p.m.-whenever, Multipurpose Room, Trabant University Center. A regular visitor to campus, UCB excels in cutting-edge, improvisational comedy that blends irony with slapstick.

JustUDoIt!: Student Activities Night

Set for 7-9 p.m., Monday, Aug. 29, at the Trabant University Center and Carpenter Sports Building, Student Activities Night will give new students the opportunity to learn about more than 200 student organizations that appeal to interests ranging from environmentalism to student government to intramural sports. The no-obligation event is an excellent way to gather information and meet like-minded peers before making a firm commitment. Attendance at both locations is highly recommended for students who want to get a full sampling of offerings.

All events are free and a great way for newcomers to meet friends, get involved and establish firm footing on campus before the start of the fall semester.

Article by Becca Hutchinson

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