Monday, Aug. 25: The Comet Beach Luau will feature Hawaiian food and hula dancers from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Phase 8 Pool.
Like a party waiting to happen, Welcome Week 2014 will have enough food, games and music to make every Comet at UT Dallas excited about the new school year.
Highlights for the two-week bash include the Cometville Carnival on the Mall, Rec ’n’ Wild water games at the softball fields, a talent show, silent disco and a dive-in movie at an on-campus pool.
And don’t forget the food — from barbecue and fajitas to cupcakes and snow cones.
“With two full weeks of activities planned, Welcome Week will give new and returning students the opportunity to experience plenty of Comet spirit and start the year off with excitement,” said Kecia Baker, assistant dean of students.
Full Schedule: For details about activities from Aug. 24 through Sept. 6, visit the Welcome Week website.
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The week will begin with the formal University Convocation on Sunday, Aug. 24, that marks the start of the academic journey for incoming students.
A first-ever Volunteer Expo will let students window-shop for ways to get involved in the community and meet representatives from nonprofit and service organizations from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, in the Student Union Galaxy Rooms.
Other Welcome Week highlights include a Supernova Dance with a light show, DJs and LED robot at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, in the Activity Center Main Gym. Students also will experience Lone Star-style entertainment at the annual Texas Party, featuring a live band, bull riding and line dancing, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, in the Student Union.