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(September 5 - 18)
Events during Waves of Connections will give you opportunities to meet new people, join student organizaitons and make connections.


Flag Football Sign-Up
Sign-Up/Payment Deadline: Sunday, Sept. 5
Field House
Don’t forget to sign up today for men’s, women’s & co-rec. flag football. Cost: $25 per team. Competition begins September 13. Sponsored by Recreational Sports, 825-2313

Newman Club Meeting
Sunday, Sept. 5, 7-8 p.m.
Newman Center
Find out about upcoming events and socialize with the members of the Newman Club. Continues the first Sunday of each month throughout the fall semester. Sponsored by Newman Club, 825-2707

Sorority Recruitment Orientation
Tuesday, Sept. 7, 6-8 p.m.
University Center Bayview (Room 320)
Learn about National Panhellenic sororities and the excitement of Greek life. Recruitment is September 10-12. Sponsored by Panhellenic Council, 825-2707

Madden Tourney (PS2) Sign-Up
Sign-Up Deadline: Wednesday, Sept. 8
Field House
Don’t forget to sign up today for the free Madden Tourney! Competition begins September 10. Sponsored by Recreational Sports, 825-2313

Fitness Demo
Wednesday, Sept. 8, Noon-1 p.m.
University Center East Lawn
Learn what new group fitness classes Recreational Sports will be offering this semester! Sponsored by Recreational Sports, 825-2171

Islander Volleyball vs. A&M-International
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m.
Field House Gym
Sponsored by Islander Athletics, 825-2255

University Cinema Film
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m.
Corpus Christi Hall 118
Enjoy a free showing of a film every Wednesday evening throughout the fall semester. Sponsored by Arts & Humanities, 825-2316

Peer Educators Recruitment Drive
Thursday, Sept. 9, 4-5 p.m.
University Center Tejas B (Room 106)
Do you want to make a difference on campus? We are recruiting students who are enthusiastic about promoting awareness of health, wellness, and safety issues. Sponsored by Peer Educators, 825-2703

President’s Picnic
Thursday, Sept. 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Lee Plaza
The university president welcomes you to campus at this fun-filled event. (Rain location: University Center Ballroom). Sponsored by WOW Committee, 825-2707

Film Series: The Spectre of Hope
Thursday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m.
South Texas Art Museum
1902 N. Shoreline in Downtown Corpus Christi
This film combines a discussion of Sebastiao Salgado’s work (on view at the museum and Weil Gallery through October 28) with a critique of globalism and the role of the image in the modern cultural, political and economic landscape. Sponsored by South Texas Institute for the Arts, 825-2505

Biathlon
Friday, Sept. 10, 1:30-3 p.m.
Field House Pool/Hike & Bike Trail
Swim a few laps and take a jog on our beautiful Hike & Bike Trail around campus. This event is for both recreational and competitive swimmers and runners! Sponsored by Recreational Sports, 825-2454

Third Coast Classic Fishing Tourney
Saturday, Sept. 11, Begins 6 a.m.
Island Moorings in Port Aransas
Benefitting the Multiple Sclerosis Society, this tourney offers prizes in six off-shore and two on-shore divisions. Come to fish and stay to enjoy live music and BBQ! Sponsored by Beta Theta Pi, 825-2707

4-on-4 Volleyball Sign-Up
Sign-Up/Payment Deadline: Sunday, Sept. 12
Field House
Don’t forget to sign up today for men’s, women’s & co-rec. volleyball. Cost: $25 per team. Competition begins September 20. Sponsored by Recreational Sports, 825-2313

Group Fitness Classes Begin
Monday, Sept. 13, Times TBA
Glasscock Fitness & Wellness Center
Stay fit with different kinds of non-credit classes from yoga to hip hop. Cost: $50 for a semester-long unlimited pass, $30 for a semester-long one class pass, and $5 to drop in a class. Sponsored by Recreational Sports, 825-2171

Auditions for University Theatre Musical Production
Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 13-14, 6:30 p.m.
Warren Theatre
Are you an aspiring actor or singer? Then audition for a part in the upcoming University Theatre musical! Sponsored by University Theatre, 825-2316

Fraternity Recruitment Open House
Monday, Sept. 13, 7-9 p.m.
University Center Ballroom (Room 142)
Interested in joining a fraternity? Learn more about how you can become a part of Greek Life. Recruitment activities continue September 14-17. Sponsored by Interfraternity Council, 825-2707

Sports Club Fair
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
University Center East Lawn
Learn how you can become a member of a social, recreational, cultural, or competitive sports student organization. Enjoy light refreshments while you watch groups perform and demonstrate their skills. (Rain location: University Center Ballroom C) Sponsored by Recreational Sports, 825-2454

Interviewing 101
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1-2 p.m.
University Center 304 (Career Services)
Learn techniques to help you prepare for that first professional interview. If you can’t make it today, this workshop will be offered every Tuesday through October 5. Sponsored by Career Services, 825-2628

S&T Meet & Greet
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 5:30-7 p.m.
University Center Legacy Hall (Room 145)
So how are your classes going? Have a question about your major or S&T programs in general? Come by and ask the S&T advisors! Free snacks are provided! Sponsored by College of Science & Technology, 825-5797

Racquetball League Sign-Up
Sign-Up Deadline: Wednesday, Sept. 15
Field House
Don’t forget to sign up today for the free men’s, women’s & co-rec. racquetball league! Competition begins September 20. Sponsored by Recreational Sports, 825-2313

Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off
Wednesday, Sept. 15, Noon
University Center Commons
Join the Islander Cultural Alliance (ICA) as they proudly announce programming to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month. Sponsored by Islander Cultural Alliance, 825-5778

Party House
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 6-9 p.m.
Camden Miramar Apartments
You’ve never been to a party like this! It’s an all-out fun fest, full of exciting music, root beer kegs, and the most interesting interactive learning you’ve ever been a part of! Sponsored by Camden Miramar, Recreational Sports, & Peer Educators, 825-5000

Rosh Hashanah Info Table
Thursday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
University Center Foyer
The Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah is widely known and celebrated as the New Year’s Day of the Jewish calendar. For more information about the meanings of Rosh Hashanah, check out the information table display! Sponsored by Islander Cultural Alliance, 825-5778

Community Connections
Thursday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
University Center Ballroom (Room 142)
Celebrate Diez y Seis and learn about how the university is connecting with community agencies to improve Corpus Christi. Find out how you can help over 30 volunteer agencies! Sponsored by Career Services & Community Outreach, 825-2628

Diez y Seis de Septiembre
Thursday, Sept. 16, Noon
University Center Ballroom (Room 142)
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with a fiesta including music, dance and information! Sponsored by Islander Cultural Alliance, 825-5778

“Las Nuevas Tamaleras”
Friday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m.
Wolfe Recital Hall, Del Mar College
Written and directed by Latina playwright Alicia Mena, “Las Nuevas Tamaleras” has played to sell-out audiences since 1993. It has become a Christmas family tradition along with the tamalada. Sponsored by Islander Cultural Alliance, Del Mar College & Corpus Christi Independent School District, 825-5778

Family Fun Day: Putt Putt Golf
Saturday, Sept. 18, 1-3 p.m.
Treasure Island Golf & Games
Enjoy a free round of Putt Putt! Open to students, faculty, staff and their immediate family (limit 6). Registration deadline: September 15. Call 825-2312 to register. Sponsored by Recreational Sports, 825-2454

Updated: 07/25/05

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