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STEPHENVILLE, Texas \u2014 Tarleton State University will welcome students back to campus with more than ten days of food, music, and events during Transition Week (T-Week) Aug. 18-21 and Week of Welcome (WOW) Aug. 22-29.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Students attending Color Fest during Transition Week.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

“It\u2019s an exciting time to be a Texan,\u201d said Lathes Towns, Executive Director of Campus Life and Family Engagement as a part of the Division of Student Engagement and Success. \u201cAs we start the school year with enthusiasm and curiosity, each day is a new opportunity for growth. Together, we create a community for students and families, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where every student can thrive, and student support staff can connect.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New students begin their college experience during T-Week with various events and activities to help learn and adopt the traditions of Tarleton State. From rallies on Rudder Way to lighting their candle at Convocation, new Texans are welcomed to campus in a way designed to form memories and connections that last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WOW Week starts Thursday, Aug. 22, the first day of school. Information tents will be stationed around campus to help students find their way, and an involvement fair will take place where students can discover organizations and resources available to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A concert with performances by DJ Quan, Josh Abbott Band and Roger Creager will take place Friday, Aug. 23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Texan football team then hosts McNeese State on Saturday, Aug. 24. Kickoff is slated for 2:30 p.m. from Memorial Stadium, with the contest airing live nationally on ESPN2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other events throughout the week include DJ on the Lawn, The Big Feed, Black Student Union Cookout, Sundae on Sunday, Meet the Greeks, Texan Bingo and Splash Bash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fun will not be confined to Stephenville, with several WOW Week events taking place at the Tarleton State campuses in Fort Worth, Waco and Bryan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some schedule highlights of T-Week and WOW Week are below. Events are in Stephenville unless otherwise indicated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, Aug. 18<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 p.m. \u2013 Rally on Rudder, Rudder Way<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday, Aug. 19<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 p.m. \u2013 Rec Fest, Campus Recreation Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, Aug. 20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 a.m. \u2013 Welcome Back Bash, RELLIS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 p.m. \u2013 Women\u2019s Soccer vs. UTRGV, Tarleton Soccer Complex<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, Aug. 21<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 p.m. \u2013 Leadership Launch, Wisdom Gym<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, Aug. 22<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7:30 a.m. \u2013 Information Tents, Business Quad\/Thompson Student Center Portico\/Rudder Statue\/Alumni Island\/ULTRA\/Library<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 a.m. \u2013 First Day of School Pictures, Fort Worth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 a.m. \u2013 First Day of School Pictures, Waco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 a.m. \u2013 First Day of School Pictures, Dining Hall Patio<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 a.m. \u2013 WOW Event, Waco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11 a.m. \u2013 First Purple Thursday and Involvement Fair, Thompson Student Center Ballrooms and Commons\/Dining Hall Patio<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:30 a.m. \u2013 DJ on the Lawn, Dining Hall Patio\/Business Quad\/Library<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 pm. \u2013 Meet the Greeks, O.A. Grant Green Space<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 p.m. \u2013 Women\u2019s Soccer vs. Mississippi Valley State, Tarleton Soccer Complex<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, Aug. 23<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7:30 a.m. \u2013 Information Tents, Business Quad\/Thompson Student Center Portico\/Rudder Statue\/Alumni Island\/ULTRA\/Library<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11 a.m. \u2013 Whichway Workshop, Dining Hall Patio<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5:30 p.m. \u2013 Tarleton Radio and SIAM Student Chapter Game Night, Math 125<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 p.m. \u2013 Josh Abbott Band and Roger Creager Concert, Aquatic Center Parking Lot<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, Aug. 24<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 a.m. \u2013 Tailgate, Texan Alley\/Aquatic Center Parking Lot<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11 a.m. \u2013 Tour of Stephenville, Thompson Student Center Ballrooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12 p.m. \u2013 Texan Rider Statue Unveiling, Memorial Stadium<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12 p.m. \u2013 Back to School Bash, Fort Worth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2:30 p.m. \u2013 Football vs. McNeese State, Memorial Stadium<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, Aug. 25<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 p.m. \u2013 Women\u2019s Soccer vs. Houston, Tarleton Soccer Complex<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 p.m. \u2013 Sundae on Sunday, Trogdon House Lawn<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday, Aug. 26<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7:30 a.m. \u2013 Information Tents, Business Quad\/Thompson Student Center Portico\/Rudder Statue\/Alumni Island\/ULTRA\/Library<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 p.m. \u2013 Worldwide Welcome, Thompson Student Center Ballrooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8:30 p.m. \u2013 Splash Bash, Field Event Area Behind Memorial Stadium<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, Aug. 27<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7:30 a.m. \u2013 Information Tents, Business Quad\/Thompson Student Center Portico\/Rudder Statue\/ Alumni Island\/ULTRA\/Library<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11 a.m. \u2013 Cash Cart, Golf Carts Around Campus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 p.m. \u2013 Veterans Open House, Tarleton Center Veterans Lounge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 p.m. \u2013 Tarleton ServesFirst Meeting, Thompson Student Center 27<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 p.m. \u2013 Texan Bingo, Thompson Student Center Ballrooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, Aug. 28<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 a.m. \u2013 Farmers Market, Dining Hall Patio<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11 a.m. \u2013 The Big Feed, Thompson Student Center Ballrooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12 p.m. \u2013 Faith Fair, Thompson Student Center Commons Area<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 p.m. \u2013 4th Annual Black Student Union Cookout, O.A. Grant Amphitheater<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, Aug. 29<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11 a.m. \u2013 Bounce Back Table, Dining Hall Patio<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6:30 p.m. \u2013 Concert on the Lawn and Involvement Fair, Business Quad<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about campus events, visit calendar.tarleton.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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