August 18, 2000 UNT Inhouse publication: 'Howdy Week' provides fun for students, faculty, staff

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'Howdy Week' provides fun for students, faculty, staff

Since 1982, the fall semester has been kicked off with Howdy Week, a weeklong series of activities that help students become familiar with the university as classes begin. This year's Howdy Week begins Aug. 27 with Student Convocation and runs through Aug. 31 with UNT's season-opening football game against Baylor.

"We encourage faculty and campus departments to participate in all events," says Ona Tolliver, student services coordinator. "We want everyone to know that this is a universitywide function."

Howdy Week has combined informational programs like the Eagle Information Tent, which gives students general information about the university, with entertainment activities like the Dive In Movie at the Physical Education Building swimming pool.

Although Howdy Week still continues traditions like Convocation and departmental tours, this year's week also offers something a little different — the Mean Green Fling. This carnival-like party is scheduled to begin after Convocation and will feature food, live bands, games, prizes and local merchants. Tolliver says the Mean Green Fling will give students a way to relieve stress before the first day of class.

"We really want to create a welcoming environment and give students a good start for the fall semester," Tolliver says.

Anyone interested in participating in Howdy Week may contact Tolliver or Jimmy Renfro at 565-3807.



	Howdy Week 2000 Schedule of Events Aug. 27 (Sunday) Convocation — 4 p.m., Auditorium Bldg. Mean Green Fling — 5-10 p.m., Kerr Beach. Fun-filled evening of live music, games and prizes. Representatives from various departments, student organizations and merchants from the campus and the community will be on hand to provide information. Aug. 28 (Monday) UNT Eagle Passport Game — Students will be provided with a UNT Eagle Passport to campus services and resources. Those who complete the passport game will be entered in a drawing for various prizes. Sponsored by Student Activities and Organizations at 565-3807. Departmental Open Houses — Held by various campus departments throughout the week. Eagle Information Tent — North side of University Union near Business Administration Building. Students looking for general information about the UNT campus can visit this tent and ask the Eagle Ambassadors for assistance. Runs through Aug. 29. Aug. 29 (Tuesday) Dive In Movie — 9 p.m., Physical Education Building swimming pool. Bring your friends and your nerves and find out what's showing. Sponsored by University Program Council and Recreational Sports. Aug. 30 (Wednesday) Good Morning, Commuters — 7:30 a.m., east side of University Union. Join commuter students, faculty and staff for free breakfast and information about university services and resources. Sponsored by the Office of Commuter and Nontraditional Student Services. Denton Community Fair — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., One O'Clock Lounge, University Union. Learn about Denton services and community resources. UNT Eagle Pep Rally — 6 p.m., UNT Library Mall. Join the UNT cheerleaders, Scrappy the Eagle mascot, and the marching band as they cheer for a UNT Eagles victory against the Baylor Bears. Aug. 31 (Thursday) Eagle Dome — 4:45 p.m., Fouts Field. Join the UNT family for live music, food, fun and games before the Eagles kick off their first home game of the season. UNT vs. Baylor — Kickoff's at 7:05 p.m. Sit with other Eagle fans as you root for the home team. Call 565-2527 for tickets.