Weeks of Welcome

Open Mic Night
7 to 10 p.m. at the Baptist Student Ministry
   Come get some free tacos and iced coffee while you enjoy live music on our front porch.

All Faith BBQ
Noon at Surfin' Steve
    Eat delicious food while meeting campus ministries and local churches.

After Dark
8 p.m. to midnight in the Baker Pattillo Student Center
    After dark, we come alive! Take a break from move-in and come enjoy your first late-night event of the semester. We will be taking over the entire first and second floor of the student center with free food, live DJ, roller skating, silent disco, trap/house karaoke, casino, bingo, photo booth, bingo, yard games, board games and more. Prizes are available for winners of games. Come enjoy the largest After Dark we've seen yet!

SFA Soccer vs. Louisiana Lafayette
1 p.m. at the SFA Soccer Field
    Show off your Ladyjack pride by attending the SFA game. Be sure to wear purple!

Welcome Walks
4 to 6 p.m. at Surfin' Steve
    Jack Walkers will be ready to direct students to where their classes will be located during the first week of school.

Donuts and Directions
7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Surfin' Steve
  Free donuts and assisting students with directions. Students can also set up one-on-one appointments with the Academic Assistance and Resource Center (AARC).

First Day of School Pictures
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Baker Pattillo Student Center, Spirit Lounge
    Stop by the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) and Office of Student Engagement's photo booth!

Competitive Sports Info Sessions
4 to 6 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center, room 113
    Interested in joining or learning about our sport club and intramural programs at campus rec? Attend either of these two info sessions to learn more about what we have planned this fall and win some free swag. Info sessions will begin at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m..

WOW Kick-Off Event (featuring Playfair)
7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Baker Pattillo Student Center, Grand Ballroom
    Come meet new friends and participate in the ultimate icebreaker experience! Free #WoWtennial shirts for the first 150 students who attend!

Take on the SFA ROTC's Obstacle Course
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kile G. West Obstacle Course near the Student Recreation Center
    Individuals will have the opportunity to try out our obstacles at their own pace, earn SWAG and learn about our program and scholarship opportunities.

First Day of School Pictures
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Baker Pattillo Student Center, Spirit Lounge
    Stop by the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) and Office of Student Engagement's photo booth!

6x6 Dodgeball Tournament
4 to 9 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center and Norton HPE Complex
    Six on six dodgeball tournament.

Bingo AXEperience
6 p.m. in the Baker Pattillo Student Center, Twilight Ballroom
    Come play some bingo with AXExperience and win some prizes! Learn more about getting involved in this organization.

HUB Tabling
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Surfin' Steve
    Stop by to learn more about the Health and Wellness HUB.

CCPD Pop-Up
12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Baker Pattillo Student Center, Plaza
    Pop by the CCPD table at the Baker Pattillo Student Center Plaza to learn about the free services for students and get a free ice pop! (In case of bad weather, look for us inside the Student Center in the Spirit Lounge.)

Meet the Makerspace
1 to 4 p.m. at the SFA Makerspace (Steen Library, first floor)
    Come paint a small flower pot to brighten up your dorm room!

Board Games
3 to 5 p.m. at the Veteran's Resource Center
    Bring your competitive side and join us for board games in the Veterans Resource Center. Please note that you do not need to be a Veteran or military connected to attend.

Free Dinner at the Wesley Foundation
6 to 7 p.m. at the Wesley Foundation, 129 East College St.
    Join us for a free homecooked dinner before worship at the Wesley Foundation. All students are welcome. Find out more at linktr.ee/sfawesley.

Panhellenic Continuous Open Bidding Information
6 to 7 p.m. in the Baker Pattillo Student Center, Movie Theater
    Interested in joining a Panhellenic sorority but missed formal recruitment? Don't worry! There is still a chance to join. Come join Panhellenic as they discuss what continuous open bidding is and which chapters are participating. There is still time to find your perfect match!

National Pan-Hellenic Council Block Party
7 to 9 p.m. at Surfin’ Steve
    Come meet the Divine Nine chapters of NPHC, get to know the members and learn how to join their organizations.

Giddy Up Nac
7 to 10 p.m. in the Baker Pattillo Student Center, Grand Ballroom
    Looking for a dance prep class before heading to Banita Creek Hall for "Ladies Night"? We will have coaches to help teach you new dances and how to two-step for all experience levels. Come on down for free food and to get your line dance and two-step on!

Bleed Purple Blood Drive
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Baker Pattillo Student Center, Multimedia Room
    Lumberjacks are encouraged to #commitforlife to giving blood during our annual WOW blood drive. To learn more about the process visit giveblood.org or to learn more about our partner, Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center.

SFA Volleyball vs. Cal Poly
6 p.m. at Shelton Gym
    Show off your Ladyjack pride by attending the SFA volleyball game. Make sure to wear purple!

Multicultural Greek Council Showcase
6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Baker Pattillo Student Center, Twilight Ballroom
    Come learn more about our five MGC sororities and fraternities. Learn what it means to be in these organizations and how to join them. This is the best time to see what all they do.

SFA Soccer vs. SMU
7 p.m. at the SFA Soccer Field
    Support the SFA Ladyjacks by attending the soccer game.

Trivia Night
7 to 9 p.m. at the Baptist Student Ministry
    Free grilled cheese sandwiches and a chance to show off your smarts! Plus meet some new friends!

Are you Stronger than a Soldier?
1 to 3 p.m.at Surfin' Steve
    The event will be a physical fitness competition with four stations, those being a deadlift station, a pull-up station, a pushup station and a dead hang station. There will be eight winners, accounting for a male and female winner at each station. Upon winning they will receive a certificate from the battalion as well as a gift card. Just by competing in the competition you will also receive swag.

SFA Volleyball vs. Nicholls St.
4 p.m. at Shelton Gym
    Support the SFA Ladyjacks by attending the volleyball game. Make sure to wear purple!

Kayak Trip with the Wesley Foundation
6 p.m. to 12 p.m. at the Wesley Foundation, 129 East College St.
Trip is from Sept. 1 to 3
    Our yearly excursion to Beavers Bend, OK to kayak the Mountain Fork River. All students welcome. Please visit https://forms.gle/mmihsT9Z4mkT5rDR6 for all the details and costs for the trip. For more information about the Wesley Foundation visit linktr.ee/sfawesley.

SFA Volleyball vs. Southern Mississippi
1:30 p.m. at Shelton Gym
    Attend the SFA Volleyball Game and cheer on Ladyjack Volleyball. Make sure to wear purple!

SAA Cookout and Watch Party
5 to 9 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center
    SAA Cookout is back! Come enjoy some fun in the sun at the pool with burgers, hotdogs and drinks. We will have yard games going while we live stream the first football game of the season as our Lumberjacks take on the Troy University Trojans. Bring your lumberjack pride and support our team to victory!

Breakfast + Church
9 to 9:30 a.m. at the Baptist Student Ministry
    Grab a quick, free breakfast and load up for a free ride to a local church.

SFA Soccer vs. UAB
11 a.m. at the SFA Soccer Field
    Show off your purple pride by attending the Ladyjack soccer game. Make sure to wear purple!

Sunday Movie
4 p.m. in the Baker Pattillo Student Center, Movie Theater
    A young mermaid makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress a prince. Come out and watch "The Little Mermaid" for $5, including unlimited popcorn and drinks!

"What's Poppin'?" with the Greeks
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Baker Pattillo Student Center, Plaza
    Interested in learning more about our 32 chapters at SFA? Come join Fraternity and Sorority Life to get free popcorn and learn about "what's poppin'" with the Greeks.

Omicron Delta Kappa Interest Meeting
5 p.m. in the Baker Pattillo Student Center, Commons

Game Night with ODK
6 p.m. in the Baker Pattillo Student Center, Commons

Interfraternity Council Convocation
6 to 7 p.m. in the Baker Pattillo Student Center, Commons
    Interested in rushing an IFC fraternity? Come learn about how to join and the process you will go through. This is a required event for any male student who is planning to join an IFC fraternity.

Part-Time Job and Volunteer Fair
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Baker Pattillo Student Center, Grand Ballroom
    Stop by to meet with companies looking to hire part-time students, both on- and off-campus, and organizations looking for volunteers. This event is free to attend for SFA students.

Student Government Association Interest Meeting
5:30 to 6 p.m. in the Baker Pattillo Student Center, Commons
    Are you interested in being a part of the Student Government Association? If so, come to the SGA Interest Meeting to learn more!

SFA Volleyball vs. North Texas
6 p.m. at Shelton Gym
    Support the SFA Ladyjacks by attending the volleyball game. Make sure to wear purple!

Rec Palooza
6 to 8 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center
    Whether you’re a gym regular or are looking to try something new, Campus Rec is the place for you! This free and interactive event is filled with activities to help you explore the way Lumberjacks can recreate, learn and grow into a healthy lifestyle.

AXcel Silent Disco
7 to 9 p.m. in the Baker Pattillo Student Center, Twilight Ballroom
    Join the AXcel Mentor Program as we host, Silent Disco! Don't miss out on this extraordinary celebration of music and mentorship and the opportunity to join our AXcel Mentor Program. See you there!

Involvement Fair
4 to 6 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center
    Are you looking to get involved or meet new Lumberjacks? Come to the Involvement Fair and meet representatives from SFA student organizations. #JacksGetInvolved

Class of 2027 Photo
6:30 p.m. at Homer Bryce Stadium
    Calling all Lumberjacks in the Classes of 2027! Join fellow Lumberjacks in keeping the tradition of the “SFA Class of” photo by creating a “100” on the field to celebrate SFA’s Centennial year.

Holler @ Homer
7 p.m. at Homer Bryce Stadium
    Join Purple Haze for a fun-filled evening learning cheers and chants to cheer on the Jacks. Receive and decorate your very own axe handle!

Hub Dogs
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Health and Wellness HUB
    Come learn more about the Heath and Wellness HUB. Free hotdogs and t-shirts!

IFC Beach Bash
6 to 8 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center, Pool
    Join the 15 IFC fraternities for their beach bash! This is a time to get to know the chapters and hangout before the SAA Block Party! Don't miss out on this awesome time!

SAAtennial Block Party of the Century
6 to 8 p.m. at the Baker Pattillo Student Center, Plaza
    You know the vibes! Our award-winning event is back celebrating you, welcome back to campus! We want to bring you the best of SFA's past 100 years and launch towards the next 100 with live entertainment, zip line, mechanical bull, escape room, caricatures, mini golf, yard games and more! Everything is free and the first 500 students are guaranteed a t-shirt. We will see you at the front of the check-in line!

First-Year Tailgate
4:30 p.m. at the Ag Pond
    Come out and have a fun time with SFA Student Life while preparing to cheer on the Lumberjacks at the first home football game of the season. Free pizza will be provided.

Jacks Charge
5:37 p.m. at Homer Bryce Stadium, student section
    Follow the Lumberjack football team onto the field before the game and cheer SFA to victory in the student section. First 100 students will receive a Jacks Charge t-shirt.

SFA Football vs. Alcorn State
6 p.m. at Homer Bryce Stadium
    Show your Lumberjack spirit for the first home football game. Make sure to wear purple and bring your axe handle!