Augustus the Jaguar weeks of welcome 2022




Fall 2022 Weeks of Welcome Schedule!

Augusta University is excited to have you a part of Jaguar Nation! We invite you to participate in Weeks of Welcome (WOW) to prepare you for success during your time on campus. WOW is packed with a variety of events and activities to assist first year, transfer and returning students in making new friends, connecting to Augusta University resources, and getting involved in campus life. We encourage you to make the most of your time at Augusta University!

MCG's Got Talent

Friday, August 12

Maxwell Theater

MCG's Got Talent

7:00p.m.

Talent show featuring students in the Medical College of Georgia. 

Campus Recreation 2nd Annual 2022 Color Run Fun

Saturday, August 13

Health Science Campus

Campus Recreation

7:00a.m. - 10:00a.m.

Campus Rec will host its 2nd Annual 2022 Color Fun Run to welcome students back to campus. The 2.25 mile course is set on the Health Science Campus. 

Jaguar Pursuit

Saturday, 13 August

Starting Location: Williams Ballroom (JSAC)

Student Life and Engagement

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Students will visit various locations across campus to earn giveaways and participate in engaging activities to include a sip and paint.

Freshman Convocation

Tuesday, 16 August

JSAC Field (Near Science Halls)

First and Second Year Experiences

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Freshman Convocation ceremony for first-year students.

Where U At? - Welcome New Jags!

Wednesday, 17 August

University Hall Lobby -Front Desk

First and Second Year Experiences

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The office of FYE/SYE will be passing out free Academic Planners and Free Campus Maps to Freshmen and Transfer Students. 

Welcome Brigade

Wednesday, 17 August

Tear Drop and JSAC Patio

Student Life and Engagement & Athletics

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Student can enjoy giveaways, music and a free-throw contest with Coach Dip Metress and the Men's Basketball team.

SoWow (Sophomore Weeks of Welcome) Kickoff

Thursday, 18 August

JSAC Breezeway

First and Second Year Experiences

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Welcome Sophomores back to AU with Academic planners and ice cream.

Residency Prep and CV Questions

Thursday, 18 August

Microsoft Teams

Career Services

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Learn a few tips for successful residency interview but also come with questions you may have for the process and/or questions about your CV.

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SoWow Kickoff

Friday, 19 August

HSC-EC Lobby

First and Second Year Experiences

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Welcome Sophomores back to AU with Academic planners and ice cream.

AAMI Kickoff

Friday, 19 August

JSAC Coffeehouse

Multicultural Student Engagement

2:00 p.m.

The AAMI Kickoff is the first event of the school year to kick off the African American Male Initiative Program. This will be an event for the AAMI mentees and mentors together to socialize, build community, and celebrate the start of AAMI. 

Cook Out at the Lake

Saturday, 20 August

Clarks Hill Lake

Campus Recreation

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Students can enjoy a day at the lake with food and games. 

Multicultural Monday

Monday, 22 August

JSAC Breezeway

Multicultural Student Engagement

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Students are invited to enjoy a free egg roll from Soy Noodle House while learning how to get involved in AU's multicultural initiatives. 

SoWow: Get the Grades You Want

Tuesday, 23 August

University Hall Room 157

First and Second Year Experiences

10:00 a.m. - 10:50 p.m.

This workshop is for sophomores to discuss strategies/study skills to improve their grades.

On Campus Student Employment Fair

Tuesday, 23 August

JSAC Ballroom

Career Services

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Campus based departments across AU will set up booth to discuss their part-time Student Assistant or Federal academic year with currently enrolled AU students.  

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The Ins and Outs of Handshake

Wednesday, 24 August

University Hall Room 248/Microsoft Teams

Career Services

2:00 p.m.

Learn how to utilize Handshake and access career opportunities, events, and career service appointments. 

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SoWow: Get the Grades You Want

Wednesday, 24 August

Health Sciences Campus: DA2001 Wellness Center Conference Room

First and Second Year Experiences

1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.

This workshop is for sophomores to discuss strategies/study skills to improve their grades.

Chillin' with the AAC

Thursday, 25 August

In front of University Hall

Academic Advisement Center

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

This event will provide an opportunity for Advisors to continue and start meaningful relations with new and continuing students. 

Being APIDA at AU

Thursday, 25 August

JSAC Hardy

Multicultural Student Engagement

12:00 p.m.

During the MSE Being APIDA at AU event, student will have a chance to meet, socialize, and create a home away from home with others in the community.

Cinema Series

Thursday, 25 August

Maxwell Theatre

Maxwell Theatre

2:30 p.m.

Navigating USA Jobs

Thursday, 25 August

University Hall Room 243/Microsoft Teams

Career Services

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Students will learn how to create their account, do a job search, review job announcements, apply for internship and full time opportunities. 

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Cinema Series

Thursday, 25 August

Maxwell Theatre

Maxwell Theatre

7:00 p.m.

Jaguar Madness & Welcome Back Bash

Friday, 26 August

Amphitheatre/JSAC Field

Student Life and Engagement

7:00 p.m.

An exciting night to introduce our athletic teams while enjoying music from a live DJ and tons of activities to include glow in the dark arcade, rock climbing wall and food trucks. 

India Day

Saturday, 27 August

Maxwell Theatre

Maxwell Theatre

6:00 p.m.

Cultural Club Fest is a way for Students to learn how to get involved with multicultural student organizations and departments on campus.

Club Fest

Monday, 29 August

Amphitheatre

Student Life and Engagement

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Student organizations from across campus will be tabling to provide interested students with information on how to join their organization. 

Multicultural Monday

Monday, 29 August

Ed Commons Lobby

Multicultural Student Engagement

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Students are invited to enjoy a free egg roll from Soy Noodle House while learning how to get involved in AU’s multicultural initiatives. 

SoWow: Get a Mentor

Tuesday, 30 August

University Hall Room 157

First and Second Year Experiences

10:00 a.m. - 10:50a.m.

Sophomores: Communication with Faculty.

Cultural Club Fest

Tuesday, 30 August

JSAC Breezeway

Multicultural Student Engagement

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Fall 22 Welcome Back

Tuesday, 30 August

Washington Hall Room 233

Military and Veteran Services

2:00 p.m. - 4 p.m.

This event will be a time of networking and resources that will support a positive student experience for our military Jags. 

Military to Civilian Resume

Tuesday, 30 August

Handshake

Career Services

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

During this workshop military and veteran students will learn how to put together a civilian resume for internships and full time job opportunities. 

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Student Organization Training

Tuesday, 30 August

Virtual

Student Life and Engagement

6:00 p.m.

All student organizations are required to attend at least one virtual training session to be recognized as a registered student organization. Be sure your organization signs-up!

Pizza and a Plan with the Provost

Tuesday, 30 August

JSAC Ballroom

Career Services & Student Life and Engagement

6:30 p.m.

During this workshop, students will learn how to navigate college while developing a career and life plan.

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Chillin' with the AAC

Wednesday, 31 August

Oak Hall

Academic Advisement Center

11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

This event will provide an opportunity for Advisors to continue and start meaningful relations with new and continuing students. 

SoWow: Get a Mentor

Wednesday, 31 August

Health Sciences Campus: DA2001 Wellness Center Conference Room

First and Second Year Experiences

1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.

Sophomores: Communicate with Faculty

Student Organization Training

Wednesday, 31 August

Virtual

Student Life and Engagement

6:00 p.m.

All student organizations are required to attend at least one virtual training session to be recognized as a registered student organization. Be sure your organization signs-up!

What's the Deal with Graduate School?

Thursday, 1 September

UH 243/Microsoft Teams Meeting

Career Services

11:00 a.m. 

Students will learn how to best prepare for graduate school.

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Student Organization Training

Thursday, 1 September

Virtual

Student Life and Engagement

6:00 p.m.

All student organizations are required to attend at least one virtual training session to be recognized as a registered student organization. Be sure your organization signs-up!

SoWow: Get a HIP

Tuesday, 6 September

University Hall Room 157

First and Second Year Experiences

10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. 

Sophomores: Learn about High Impact Experiences

Flag Football Pre-Season Tournament

Tuesday, 6 September

Jag Park Field

Campus Recreation

6:00 p.m.

AAC's Trail to Success

Wednesday, 7 September

Oak Hall

Academic Success Center

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

This event will help enhance student support services outside of the support they are receiving in AAC such as: Faculty Mentor, Academic Success, Career Services, Writing/Math Center, Student Life, Financial Aid, etc. This event will help remove obstacles/roadblock that can contribute to student success. We will hand out prepackage trail mix.

SoWow: Get a HIP

Wednesday, 7 September

Health Sciences Campus: DA2001 Wellness Center Conference Room

First and Second Year Experiences

1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. 

Sophomores: Learn about High Impact Experiences

Workforce Recruitment Program

Thursday, 8 September

University Hall Room 248

Career Services

3:00 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Overview of workforce recruitment program which offers internships and full time job opportunities with the federal government to students and recent graduates with a disability and how to register 

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Flag Football Pre-Season Tournament

Thursday, 8 September

Jag Park Field

Campus Recreation

6:00 p.m.

SoWow: Get a NEW Plan

Tuesday, 13 September

UH 157

Career Services

10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.

Sophomores: Get all your advising questions answered and learn about Program Maps.

Cyber Internships

Tuesday, 13 September

UH 248

Career Services

1:00 p.m.

Are you thinking about pursuing a cyber internship sometime in the next year? Attend this workshop to learn about resumes best practices, hiring timelines, where to look and how to get course/credit approval.

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AAC'S Trail to Success

Wednesday, 14 September

In front of University Hall

Academic Success Center

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

This event will help enhance student support services outside of the support they are receiving in AAC such as: Faculty Mentor, Academic Success, Career Services, Writing/Math Center, Student Life, Financial Aid, etc. This event will help remove obstacles/roadblock that can contribute to student success. We will hand out prepackage trail mix.

SoWow: Get a NEW Plan

Wednesday, 14 September

Student Center DA 2001 (HSC)

Sophomores: Get all your advising questions answered and learn about Program Maps.

Getting Linked Up with LinkedIn

Wednesday, 14 September

UH 219/Microsoft Teams

Career Services

2:00 p.m.

Students will learn what to include on their LinkedIn profile and how to stay active. You will receive and email with instructions on how to access the webinar.

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Get an Internship

Tuesday, 20 September

UH 157

Career Services

10:00 a.m.

Students will learn what to include on their resumes and how to network to gain an internship!

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Peace Corp Information Session

Wednesday, 21 September

JSAC Ballroom

Career Services

11:00 a.m.

Career Services will host an information table at this event along with the Peace Corp.

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Get an Internship

Wednesday, 21 September

Student Center, HSC DA 2001

Career Services

1:00 p.m.

Students will learn what to include on their resumes and how to network to gain an internship.

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Etiquette Dinner

Thursday, 22 September

McKnight Room, Education Commons (HSC)

Career Services

6:00 p.m.

Join Career Services to learn best practices for Etiquette Dining in a professional setting. Perfectly polished hosts Debra Lassiter and April McLean will lead students through a four-course meal in a fun environment discussing utensils, American v. Continental Styles and much more. RSVP through Handshake. Seating is limited.

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MPA Career Panel

Monday, 26 September

AH E-251

Career Services

6:00 p.m.

Students will get a chance to hear from professionals in various occupations, who have an MPA Degree, talk about their occupations and how the degree has benefited them in their career paths.

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Graduate School Fair

Tuesday, 27 September

JSAC Amphitheatre

Career Services

4:30 p.m.

Interested in a graduate degree from Augusta University? Come by and visit with representatives of our various graduate programs to learn more.

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Job Search, Interviewing, and Tailoring your Resume for that Job!

Wednesday, 28 September

UH 248/Microsoft Teams

Career Services

3:00 p.m.

Join Career Services for this job search prep workshop that will cover tips for interviewing, tools to use for job search, and how to tailor your resume for job specifics.

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Workforce Recruitment Program for Students with a Disability

Friday, 30 September

Microsoft Teams

Career Services

4:00 p.m.

Overview of the workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) which offers internships and full-time job opportunities with the federal government to students and recent graduates with a disability. Students will learn how to register for the program.

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