Why go home for Labor Day weekend when all the fun is right here on campus?!
Friday, August 31
Semi-Annual Welcome Back Grill & Chill Cookout
Noon-5 p.m., The Ape Pit (Glen Picnic Area)
Can anyone say FREE FOOD? With all of the craziness and adjustments of the first week of school, come relax and get a bite to eat with the ice cold brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at our Semi-Annual Welcome Back Grill and Chill Cookout.
Sponsor: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Blizzard Shabbat ? Wow! Week of Welcome
Optional Reform and Conservative Services: 6 p.m.; Dinner: 7 p.m.
Jewish Activities Center, Newell Hall
Think “cool” with this hot weather and kick off the school year with a Blizzard Shabbat.
R.S.V.P. at 410-704-4671 by August 27.
Sponsor: Towson Hillel
Live, Local Bands
8?11 p.m., University Union Paws
Stay on campus and check out some of the Baltimore area?s local talent. For more information, contact the Campus Activities Board at
410-704-2070.
Movie on the Hill: Stomp the Yard
9 p.m.?Midnight, Smith Hall Speaker Circle
In the spirit of beginning college, Stomp the Yard will be playing on the Hill. Join your fellow students for an outdoor movie about a new student?s struggles with college life.
Sponsor: Campus Life
Saturday, September 1
Cross Country Baltimore Metro Meet
10 a.m., Oregon Ridge
Come out and support your Tigers as they open up the 2007 season at Oregon Ridge.
Beach Bash
1?5 p.m., Burdick Field (rain location is Paws Patio)
Celebrate the long weekend with free food, caricatures, watergun tag, photo telescopes and music for all to enjoy!
Sponsor: Campus Activities Board
Men?s Soccer vs. Mt. St. Mary?s
1 p.m., Towson Center Soccer Complex
After a stellar season last year that included a trip to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 round, catch your Tigers as they continue their quest for another post-season appearance.
Comedian Kristin Key
8 p.m., University Union Potomac Lounge
Check out tonight?s event if you?re in the mood for a good laugh. For more information, contact 410-704-2070.
Sponsor: Campus Activities Board
Sunday, September 2
Women?s Soccer vs. Eastern Kentucky
1 p.m., Towson Center Soccer Complex
Take a break this Sunday to come out and watch your Towson Tigers Women?s Soccer team and first-year head coach Greg Paynter as they open up their 2007 home season schedule.
Target After Hours Shopping and Pizza Party
9:30 ?11:30 p.m., Free shuttle service to and from Target (Towson location)
10:30 p.m.?12:30 a.m., Pizza party, Potomac Lounge
Enjoy shopping at the Towson Target after hours! Shuttle service will pick up and drop-off students every fifteen minutes at Prettyman Hall and the Glen Complex right here on Towson?s campus. Take advantage of tons of student deals and awesome giveaways during this shopping extravaganza! Afterward, enjoy a post-shopping pizza party on campus.
Sponsor: New Student Programs
Monday, September 3
No Classes
Top Rope Belay Clinic
3:30?6:30 p.m., Peregrine?s Nest Climbing Gym
This clinic is for climbers who want to learn how to belay and expand their climbing knowledge. No experience is necessary, but we do require a TU OneCard and a pair of socks. Those interested in this FREE program should pre-register in the climbing gym with a staff member. For more information, visit {www.towson.edu/adventure}.
Sponsor: Adventure Pursuits
Maryland State Fair
10 a.m.?10 p.m., Maryland State Fairgrounds
(York Road at I-83, Timonium)
From the Ferris wheel and fried dough to barn tours and horse racing, the entertainment at the state fair is a rite of passage for summer!
Note: The Number 8 Bus travels between TU and the fair.
For more information, call Campus Life at 410-704-2332.
