Welcome to Demon Days 2014!

Welcome to Demon Days 2014! Welcome to Northwestern State University! Are you all moved in and looking for something to do? Check out the calendar for Demon Days 2014! Demon Days is a two-week series of FUN and FREE events designed to welcome new and returning students to Northwestern State. Demon Days begins with Move-In and continues throughout the second week of classes. Whether you are new to campus or a rising senior, Demon Days has something for everyone. The schedule is full of activities to help you explore your Northwestern State home, connect with old friends, meet new ones, and celebrate the start of the school year with fellow Demons and the NSU community. Don t miss the Signature Events, indicated with a important enough that we think you should attend. Signature Events are either required or You can WIN $500 with Demon Ducks STEP 1: WIN DUCKS There are 10 events held throughout Demon Days where Demons Ducks will be distributed. Attending events will help you win ducks. The more ducks you have, the better your chances at winning the GRAND PRIZE! STEP 2: PERSONALIZE YOUR DUCKS Return your personalized Ducks at Demon Days events. STEP 3: CHEER FOR YOUR DUCK Cheer for your duck at the Demon Duck Race in historic downtown Natchitoches, Friday, August 29 at 7 p.m. GRAND PRIZE: $500 CASH Demon Prize Package City of Natchitoches Prize Package Demon Days Schedule NSU Selfie Challenge! Do you think you have what it takes to be a true selfie champion? Take a selfie in front of historic campus landmarks from Aug. 23-29, 2014 and use the hashtag #nsulaselfie on Instagram. Users must follow @nsula on Instagram in order to be crowned a champion. We will award a special and rare t-shirt to the winner(s) on a daily basis. Remember, creativity always wins. Good luck and Fork `Em Demons! #nsulaselfie @nsula

Saturday, August 23 Move-In Day 8 a.m. 4 p.m. Campus Residence Halls The NSU Move-In Crew and the Natchitoches community will be there to help! Refer to the welcome and information packet from Campus Living Villages for specific room assignments and move-in times. Sponsored by Campus Living Villages & the NSU Community University Bookstore 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Friedman Student Union Be prepared for the first day of classes by picking up your textbooks, supplies, and NSU sportswear. Sweet Tea & Sweet Goodbyes 10:30 a.m. 3p.m. Iberville Dining Hall It s official the last year of high school, the last ballgame, the last prom the last box unpacked in the residence hall. It s time for Sweet Tea and a Sweet Goodbye! We will have everything you need to write your new student a sweet goodbye note cards, something cool to drink, and air conditioning! This program is for parents/ guardians of new students. Sponsored by First Year Experience, Sodexo Campus Dining & the University Print Shop Taking Care of Business 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Student Services Center Have a few last minute questions and need answers? The following offices will be open in the Student Services Center and ready to assist: Admissions, Financial Aid, One Card, Registrar s, Student Accounting and Cashiers, and University Recruiting. University Police will also distribute parking permits at this location. Back to School Pool Party 7 9 p.m. University Place I Pool After moving in, come cool off by the University Place I pool with the Wesley Campus Ministry. Food, faith, music, and fun! Sponsored by Wesley Campus Ministry Sunday, August 24 University Bookstore 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friedman Student Union Be prepared for the first day of classes by picking up your textbooks, supplies, and NSU sportswear. NSU Soccer Game 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Lady Demon Soccer Complex Come meet players, coaches, & members of the NSU Athletic Department at the first tailgate party of the year. There will be FREE food, FREE games, FREE T-shirts, & giant inflatables. Sponsored by NSU Athletics [1 of 7] 4 4:45 p.m. Magale Recital Hall Start the year by making a difference, meeting new people, and connecting with your community. Sponsored by First Year Experience New Student Convocation 5 p.m. A.A. Fredericks Auditorium New Student Convocation serves as the University s official welcome to entering students and marks the beginning of your academic journey at Northwestern State. New students are expected to attend. This event is for first year students only. Sponsored by The President s Office & First Year Experience Class of 2018 Photo 5:45 p.m. A.A. Fredericks Auditorium Smile for the camera! It s the official Class of 2018 photo. President s Picnic Prather Coliseum Following the New Student Convocation ceremony, new students are invited to join us at Prather Coliseum for the President s Picnic. Enjoy dinner, music, and festivities with your NSU

Connectors. This event is for first year students only. Sponsored by President Webb & First Year Experience BCM Meet & Greet 9 p.m. University Columns & Varnado Hall Fun times and free food! What more could you ask for? How about meeting new friends and great fellowship in a relaxed environment. Come explore all the BCM has to offer. Monday, August 25 The Sophomore Breakfast Club 7 8 a.m. Orville Hanchey Gallery Bye-Bye Freshman Year. Hello Year 2 at NSU! Welcome back Class of 2017! Start the semester off with your classmates and join us for breakfast with perks. This event is for second year students only. Sponsored by First Year Experience & Sodexo Dining Services Dude, Where s My Class? 7:30 a.m. 12 p.m. Kyser Brickway What? It s the first day of classes? You ve got questions about campus? We ve got answers. Stop by the help tent and let us help you find your way. Don t forget to bring your schedule with you. Sponsored by First Year Experience & Coca-Cola Information Station 8 a.m. 3 p.m. Student Union Ballroom Information Station is your one-stop shop for success. Get your NSU ID coded, pick up your parking permit, take your yearbook photo, and add a meal plan. You can do it all - and much more in one location. Stop by Information Station in the Student Union Ballroom and let us help. Sponsored by Student Life [1 of 7] 1 1:45 p.m. Student Union Cane River Room Start the year by making a difference, meeting new people, and connecting with your community. Sponsored by First Year Experience 2 p.m. South Hall 106 Color Chaos 6 9 p.m. Organization Row You made it through the first day of classes! Now it s time to relax and have some fun. Join us on Organization Row for live music with Billy O Con and Badd Apple, a tailgate dinner with the Demon Grillers, and the largest waterslide in North Louisiana. What could make this event any better? Oh, that s right 150 gallons of paint! FREE t-shirts to the first 200 students. This is one event you will not want to miss! Sponsored by La Capitol Federal Credit Union & First Year Experience BCM Meet & Greet 9 p.m. University Place I Fun times and free food. What more could you ask for? How about meeting new friends and great fellowship in a relaxed environment. Come explore all the BCM has to offer. Tuesday, August 26 Dude, Where s My Class? 7:30 a.m. 12 p.m. Kyser Brickway You ve got questions about campus? We ve got answers. Stop by the help tent and let us help you find your way. Don t forget to bring your schedule with you. Sponsored by First Year Experience & Coca-Cola Information Station 8 a.m. 3 p.m. Student Union Ballroom

Information Station is your one-stop shop for success. Get your NSU ID coded, pick up your parking permit, take your yearbook photo, and add a meal plan. You can do it all - and much more in one location. Stop by Information Station in the Student Union Ballroom and let us help. Sponsored by Student Life Free Day of Golf 9 a.m. 4 p.m. NSU Recreation Complex Head out to the NSU Recreation Complex and enjoy a free round of golf. Sponsored by NSU Recreation Complex 9:30 a.m. South Hall 106 SAB Names & Faces Caricatures 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Student Union Lobby Ever wonder what your face would look like on a hat, mug or shirt? Now you can find out! Join the Student Activities Board for caricature faces and Asian name drawings. Sponsored by Student Activities Board Welcome Lunch 12 1:30 p.m. Wesley Student Center Missing home cooked meals yet? Stop by the Wesley Student Center for a home cooked meal for only $1! Great food and even better fellowship. Sponsored by Wesley Campus Ministry Putt for Parking 3 5 p.m. Student Services Center Triangle Your chance to win a free faculty/staff parking permit for the year! Already purchased your parking permit? No problem. You get the cash if you win! Sponsored by First Year Experience & University Affairs 3:30 p.m. South Hall 106 Game Night with Student Support Services 5 7 p.m. Student Union Ballroom Chill out and relax over a friendly game or two with Student Support Services. A variety of games will be available including Phase 10, Uno, Dominoes and many more. Sponsored by Student Support Services Glow in the Dark Zumba 7 8:30 p.m. Health & Human Performance Gym It s a Glowing 80 s Zumba Party with the Purple Pizzazz Pom Line and the NSU Freshman Connectors. Paint, glow sticks, party favors, and prizes for the most outrageous 80 s attire will be provided. Not into Zumba? Come anyway it s fun to watch! Sponsored by Purple Pizzazz Pom Pon Line & NSU Freshman Connectors VIP Shopping Night 7 10 p.m. NSU Barnes & Noble Bookstore A shopping extravaganza! Enjoy free food, music, photos with Vic the Demon, door prizes and discounts on NSU apparel. The VIP Shopping Night provides a great opportunity to get last minute help with textbooks and supplies. Sponsored by NSU Barnes & Noble Bookstore Faith, Fun and Fellowship 8 8:30 p.m. Wesley Student Center Join us at the Wesley Student Center for a time of praise and worship to begin this new school year. We will sing, pray, fellowship and even have some fun! Sponsored by Wesley Student Center

BCM Meet & Greet 9 p.m. University Place II Fun times and free food! What more could you ask for? How about meeting new friends and great fellowship in a relaxed environment. Come explore all the BCM has to offer. Midnight Cereal Bar 12 a.m. University Residence Halls See you at midnight for a late night treat! Sponsored by Campus Living Villages Wednesday, August 27 Chillin & Grillin with the Greeks 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Kyser Brickway Enjoy a cookout, music, and games between your classes. Chillin and Grillin with the Greeks provides a great opportunity to meet and interact with fraternity and sorority representatives. Sponsored by Fraternity & Sorority Life 12 p.m. South Hall 106 4 p.m. South Hall 106 Demons Come Out at Night Pep Rally 7 p.m. Turpin Stadium Show your Demon spirit at the annual first game pep rally. Meet the players and coaches, as well as members of the NSU Spirit Groups and the Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band. Students can pick up Game Day swag and new students will pick up Inferno t-shirts and participate in a practice run through. Sponsored by Order of Omega Honor Society United States Air Force Band of the West Brass in Blue Concert 7:30 p.m. Magale Recital Hall The newest performing ensemble in the Band of the West, Brass in Blue combines the sounds of brass, percussion and vocals in a flexible group presenting a variety of music including traditional military marches, symphonic masterpieces, Jazz and Broadway show tunes. Sponsored by Natchitoches Tri-Centennial Celebration BCM After Pep Rally Block Party & First Worship 8:30 p.m. Baptist Collegiate Ministry Join us at the BCM after the Pep Rally for a block party and first worship complete with food, fun and new friends. Come find out what the BCM has to offer and how you can get involved. SAB Movie Night at Parkway Cinema 9 p.m. Parkway Cinema The first 100 students will get a free pass to the movie of their choice for the 9:00 p.m. feature. Students must have a current NSU Student ID. Sponsored by Student Activities Board Thursday, Aug. 28 11 a.m. South Hall 106

2 p.m. South Hall 106 Dr. Webb s Retirement Reception 2:30 4 p.m. Student Union Ballroom Join the campus community as we honor Dr. Randall J. Webb and Mrs. Brenda Webb for their service to Northwestern State University. The reception is open to all students, faculty, alumni and university supporters. Students are invited to send well wishes, which will be compiled and included in a special memory book for the Webbs. Messages can be sent to bankstonj@nsula.edu. Sponsored by Student Affairs All Greek Tailgate 4-5:30 p.m. Tailgate Field Join the fraternity and sorority community for a catered tailgate dinner. Enjoy great food, music, games and meet other NSU students as you get ready to cheer for the Demons. Sponsored by Fraternity & Sorority Life The Inferno 5:30 p.m. Turpin Stadium The countdown is on! New students must arrive at Turpin Stadium East Gate by 5:30 p.m. wearing The Inferno t-shirt. Students are encouraged to show their Demon pride by participating in the Screaming Demon spirit contest. The most spirited new student will win a cash prize of $100. Sponsored by First Year Experience & Campus Living Villages Friday, Aug. 29 [1 of 7] Kickoff Event 1 4 p.m. Robeline Food Pantry 1 of 7. It s a simple concept. And it s one that can make a huge difference. Begin your community service career with your classmates. Transportation, snacks and drinks will be provided. Buses will depart from the Student Services Center at 1:00 p.m. To register for this event go to nsula. edu/1of7. Sponsored by First Year Experience Louisiana Friday Night at the Cane River Zydeco Festival 6:30 9 p.m. Historic Downtown Natchitoches You made it through the first week of class! Now it s time to have some fun downtown. Live music and entertainment provided by Lil Wayne & Same Ol Two Step Zydeco Band. Enjoy Natchitoches Meat Pies, caricature drawings by NSU art students, Zydeco dance lessons and contest, food, drinks and FUN! Win great prizes from downtown restaurants and businesses and experience your first Natchitoches Festival. All students attending Louisiana Friday Night will receive one Demon Duck for the duck race. Meet at Iberville Dining Hall at 6 p.m. for the short walk downtown or meet us on the riverfront. Admission is FREE. Sponsored by The City of Natchitoches, Cane River Zydeco Festival, Magnolia State Peace Officers Association Cane River Branch, KNWD Radio and First Year Experience NSU vs. Missouri State 6 p.m. Turpin Stadium Are you ready for some football? WHITE OUT for the Demons!

Demon Duck Race 7 p.m. Riverfront Be there to cheer your ducks to the finish line! One lucky student will win $500 and a great prize basket! Sponsored by the City of Natchitoches and First Year Experience Saturday, August 30 Be a Tourist in Your College Town 10 12 p.m. Historic Downtown Natchitoches From a colonial fort to a wonder of modern architecture, it s all here in Natchitoches. Explore downtown with a trolley ride, Steel Magnolias tour, and tickets to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Fort St. Jean Baptiste. You could win lunch at one of the many downtown restaurants. Meet at University Place II to catch the trolley and start your adventure. Sponsored by Student Government Association & the City of Natchitoches Tuesday, September 2 Demon Blood Drive 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Kyser Brickway Sponsored by Health Services Purple Palooza 5 7 p.m. Iberville Green Looking for a fun way to get involved at Northwestern State? Stop by Purple Palooza to meet representatives from various student organizations. This is the place to find a student organization or activity that meets your needs and interests. Join us for an early evening of great information, music, prizes, and more. Sponsored by Student Activities & Organizations Wednesday, September 3 Demon Blood Drive 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Kyser Brickway Sponsored by Health Services Where s Your Purple? Trade Your Tee 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Kyser Brickway You are a Demon now. You should be sporting your purple and white, not your old high school t-shirt, and DEFINITELY not another university s gear. Save the high school shirt for Throwback Thursday, but trade a t-shirt from another university for your Demon swag (one per person while supplies last). Used shirts will be donated to local charities. Sponsored by First Year Experience Welcome Lunch 12 1:30 p.m. Wesley Student Center Missing home cooked meals yet? Stop by the Wesley Student Center for a home cooked meal for only $1! Great food and even better fellowship. Sponsored by Wesley Campus Ministry NPHC Presents Hump Day 5 p.m. Iberville Green It s time to mix and mingle. Join the NPHC for a Hump Day Block Party to meet the members and find out what NPHC has to offer. Sponsored by National Pan-Hellenic Council Get Loud @ the Library 6 8 p.m. Watson Library For one night, Watson Library will transform from a popular study spot into three floors of fun and games. Join us for a Mega Cookie Bar, music, games, and fun. The more you learn about the library the better your chances at winning gift cards, prizes, and a Kindle Fire. Learn more about the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society First Year Academic Challenge. Sponsored by Watson Library & Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society Cornhole Tournament 7:30 p.m. Iberville Green Join NSU Intramurals for the Ultimate Sports Competition-The Doubles Intramural Cornhole Tournament. Sign Up will be held at start of event so don t be late. No experience needed, just need students willing to have a great time. Winners will receive an Intramural Champion T-shirt! Sponsored by Intramural Sports

Speed Friending & Family Group Sign Up 8:30 p.m. Baptist Collegiate Ministry Talk your way through a friendly round of speed friending and meet new friends, connect with classmates, and learn more about the Baptist Collegiate Ministry. Refreshments will be served. Thursday, September 4 Demon Blood Drive 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Kyser Brickway Sponsored by Health Services Karaoke on Kyser 3-5 p.m. Kyser Brickway What would you do for a Klondike Bar? Cool off with the Student Government Association and the Demon Days Committee and sing for your ice cream! Sponsored by Student Government Association & First Year Experience Walleyball/Jambalaya/Jungle Pong 5:30 p.m. Baptist Collegiate Ministry Fun times and free food! Join us at the BCM for a night of crazy games and great food. It s a great way to wind down Week 2 @ NSU! Student Support Services Orientation Program 5:30 7:30 p.m. Student Union President s Room All new participants of Student Support Services are invited to a New Student Orientation. Learn how SSS can assist you in meeting the challenges of college life. Sponsored by Student Support Services Get on Board IFC Mixer 7 p.m. Student Union Ballroom A brief introduction to the IFC fraternities allows men who are interested in joining, or those interested in learning about the NSU Greek community, a chance to interact with representatives from the seven IFC chapters. Sponsored by Interfraternity Council Sorority Recruitment Convocation 8 p.m. Student Union Ballroom Convocation is required for women registered for Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment. Come learn about the recruitment process, the Panhellenic community and meet recruitment counselors who will be your guide through the week. Sponsored by College Panhellenic Council