<table border="0" width="600" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td colspan="3"><img height="117" border="0" width="600" alt="" src="/id0904f67a8014562b" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"></td> <td width="255"></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="300"> <h2 class="style5">Seems like just last year we were doing this.</h2> <p>It’s that time of year again, but you have nothing to worry about — you’re a pro at back-to-school preparation and moving in. So, after you swiftly complete your to-do list, come hang out with the SIUE faculty, staff and students. This is your year to explore SIUE and build relationships with members of the SIUE community. Browse through the accompanying list of activities. We look forward to seeing you soon!</p> </td> <td valign="top" width="50"></td> <td valign="top" width="250"> <h3 class="style1">Welcome Weekend Activities</h3><span class="style7">Friday, August 19, 2005</span> <p><strong>Opening Day BBQ</strong><br /> <strong>6–8:30 p.m.</strong><br /> BBQ (meal plan tickets or cash) and volleyball<br /> <em>Outside Morris University Center</em></p> <p><strong>Evening Socials</strong><br /> <strong>8–10 p.m</strong>.<br /> End the evening with some great activities brought to you by University Housing. Whether it be movies, socials, games or contests, this night is sure to be a huge hit. Contact your RA or the front desk for more information.<br /> <em>Prairie, Woodland & Bluff Halls</em><br /></p> <p><span class="style7">Saturday, August 20, 2005</span></p> <p><strong>New Freshman Convocation</strong><br /> <strong>9–10 a.m.</strong><br /> <em>Vadalabene Center</em></p> <p><strong>Making College Count</strong><br /> <strong>10–11 a.m.</strong><br /> <em>Vadalabene Center</em></p> <p><strong>University’s Academic Programs</strong><br /> <strong>11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.</strong><br /> <em>Various Locations</em></p> <p><strong>Exhibits</strong><br /> <strong>12–2:30 p.m.</strong><br /> <em>Goshen Lounge,<br /> Morris University Center</em></p> <p><strong>Dinner</strong><br /> <strong>5–8 p.m.</strong><br /> Welcome dinner for students and their families (meal plan tickets or cash)<br /> <em>Center Court, Lower Level<br /> Morris University Center</em></p> <p><strong>Welcome Back Bash</strong><br /> <strong>7 p.m.</strong><br /> Come out and enjoy food and music.<br /> <em>Cougar Village Commons</em></p> <p><strong>Playfair</strong><br /> <strong>7 p.m.</strong><br /> Join us for the “ultimate icebreaker.” This interactive evening is sure to help you meet other SIUE students and have a great time showing your school spirit.<br /> <em>Meridian Ballroom,<br /> Morris University Center;<br /> Director of Admissions</em></p> <p><strong>Tom DeLuca — America’s Legend<br /> in Campus Hypnosis<br /> 9 p.m.</strong><br /> Come see Tom DeLuca hyponotize the audience. This activity is free to everyone, so come have a good laugh!<br /> <em>Meridian Ballroom,<br /> Morris University Center;<br /> Inter Fraternity Council</em><br /></p> <p><span class="style7">Sunday, August 21, 2005</span></p> <p><strong>Catholic Mass<br /> 10:30 a.m.</strong><br /> Catholic Mass followed by bagels and coffee<br /> <em>The Dome at the Religious Center;<br /> Catholic Newman Student Union</em></p> <p><strong>Brunch<br /> 10:30 a.m. -– 1:30 p.m.</strong><br /> <em>University Restaurant,<br /> Morris University Center</em></p> <p><strong>Tour of Classrooms<br /> 2 p.m.</strong><br /> Bring your class schedule and take a tour to find your classrooms before classes begin.<br /> <em>Meet in Goshen Lounge,<br /> Morris University Center</em></p> <p><strong>Catholic Mass<br /> 8 p.m.</strong><br /> Catholic mass followed by bagels and coffee<br /> <em>The Dome at the Religious Center;<br /> Catholic Newman Student Union</em></p> <p><strong>Women’s Soccer<br /> 4 p.m.</strong><br /> Come watch the 2005 Cougar women’s soccer team play McKendree College.<br /> <em>Korte Stadium</em></p> <p><strong>Welcome Bash<br /> 6 p.m.</strong><br /> <em>Cougar Village Volleyball Court</em></p> <p><strong>Men’s Soccer<br /> 6:30 p.m.</strong><br /> Come watch the 2005 Cougar men’s soccer team play Eastern Illinois University.<br /> <em>Korte Stadium</em><br /></p> <p></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="40" colspan="2"></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" colspan="2"> <p><a href="http://www.siue.edu/prospectivestudents/parents_newsletter_index.shtml">Click here</a> to view back issues of the Parent Connection newsletter.</p> <p>Published by:<br /> SIUE Office of Student Affairs<br /> 2306 Rendleman Hall<br /> SIUE<br /> Edwardsville, IL 62026</p> <h4></h4> <p></p> </td> <td></td> </tr></table>