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SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
FIRST-YEAR MOVE-IN
Location: Henderson State Campus
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Move-in for the residence halls begins the Saturday before classes start for first-year students. Bring friends and family to help you move your belongings, but we will also have HSU volunteers to help you with the move. For more information, contact Residence Life at 870-230-5083.
*Students who participate in band, some athletic teams, and other organizations may have earlier move-in times. Check with your coach or director if you think that applies to you.
MOVE-IN REDDIE HUB
Location: Garrison Center Ballroom
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Students will receive assistance from representatives within academic advising, admissions, housing, student accounts, financial aid, and more.
SEE YA' LATER LUNCH
Location: Malachi Smith Dining Hall
Time: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
An opportunity for family & first-year students to have lunch together before seeing them off (send off for families). Lunch for our first-year students' families will be covered by HSU.
DINNER ON THE SOUTH LAWN
Location: South Lawn
Time: 4:45-6:30 PM
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Location: Garrison Center Ballroom
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18
WORSHIP OF YOUR CHOICE
Location: Community Churches
Time: 8:00 AM - Noon
WWE EVENT WITH CONCESSIONS AND COMEDIAN
Location: Garrison Center Lecture Hall
Time: 6:30 PM
PLAYFAIR - ULTIMATE ICE BREAKER EVENT
Location: Garrison Center Ballroom
Time: 7:30 PM
Playfair is a high-energy, ultimate ice-breaker event designed to help new students engage with their fellow peers and form new friendships.
MONDAY, AUGUST 19
REDDIE HUB
Location: Caddo Center
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Make sure to stop by the Caddo Center to take advantage of HSU's Reddie Hub. Students will receive assistance from representatives within academic advising, admissions, housing, student accounts, financial aid, and more.
REDDIE GAMES
Location: Dunn Rec Center
Time: 1:30-3:30 PM
HENDERSON HEART PHOTO
Location: South Lawn
Time: 6:30 PM
Grab your red HSU t-shirt and become a part of the School with a Heart. This is a traditional annual photo you do not want to miss.
PINE TREE ASSEMBLY
Location: Arkansas Hall
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Be inspired and learn how to be the ultimate Reddie at the Pine Tree Speech. This is an annual tradition, educating students over Henderson State's history as well as teaching freshmen the HSU fight song and alma mater.
WATERMELON FEAST, SNOW CONES AND DJ
Location: Garrison Center Quad
Time: 8:30-10:30 PM
Come enjoy some watermelon and snow cones; stay for music and fun.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20⎮FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
HELP A REDDIE
Location: Sturgis Bridge & Garrison Center Quad
Time: 7:30 AM - Noon
Stop by any of our stations to get the answers you need. Our Volunteers can help with directions, building codes, academic and administrative services information, class locations and many other issues Reddie Students may encounter in their first two class days. Our Volunteers will be ready to Help a Reddie!
REDDIE HUB
Location: Caddo Center
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Make sure to stop by the Caddo Center to take advantage of HSU's Reddie Hub. Students will receive assistance from representatives within academic advising, admissions, housing, student accounts, financial aid, and more.
YARD GAMES
Location: Garrison Center Quad
Time: 12:30-1:30 PM
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION FAIR
Location: Garrison Center Ballroom
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us at the Community Organization Fair to learn about how you can get involved off campus! We will have local businesses, faith based organizations and many other opportunities to learn more about Arkadelphia and surrounding areas. Pick up some giveaways, information and free food from local vendors. Come and discover how you can get involved.
HYPNO SHOW
Location: Arkansas Hall
Time: 9:00-10:30 PM
Each show is custom designed to those attending the show. The performances are always fast moving, packed with interactive skits, and foot pounding music, tastefully done and enjoyed by all.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21
HELP A REDDIE
Location: Sturgis Bridge & Garrison Center Quad
Time: 7:30 AM - Noon
Stop by any of our stations to get the answers you need. Our Volunteers can help with directions, building codes, academic and administrative services information, class locations and many other issues Reddie Students may encounter in their first two class days. Our Volunteers will be ready to Help a Reddie!
REDDIE HUB
Location: Caddo Center
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Make sure to stop by the Caddo Center to take advantage of HSU's Reddie Hub. Students will receive assistance from representatives within academic advising, admissions, housing, student accounts, financial aid, and more.
RELIGIOUS AND STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS MEET-AND-GREET COOKOUT
Location: Garrison Center Quad
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Meet a variety of student organizations and gain information on how you can get involved.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
REDDIE HUB
Location: Caddo Center
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Make sure to stop by the Caddo Center to take advantage of HSU's Reddie Hub. Students will receive assistance from representatives within academic advising, admissions, housing, student accounts, financial aid, and more.
GRILL AND GROOVES WITH GREEK LIFE
Location: Garrison Center Quad
Time: 12:30-1:30 PM
STREET DANCE & SNOW CONES
Location: Outside Reddie Bookstore
Time: 10:00 PM - Midnight
Join us outside the Reddie Bookstore to dance and watch as members of sororities and fraternities stroll through.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23
KICKBALL TOURNAMENT
Location: Clyde Berry Field (Baseball)
Time: 6:30 PM - Midnight
Play kickball against faculty/staff members and other Reddie students while enjoying street tacos and snow cones. This event is hosted by the Campus Recreation Center. For more information, contact Eric Mitchner at mitchne@hsu.edu 870-230-5665. (Late registration from 6:00-6:30 PM)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
ALL STUDENTS POOL PARTY
Location: Reddie Villas Pool
Time: 6:00-10:00 PM
Swim at the Reddie Villas pool while enjoying snow cones, corn dogs, funnel cakes, music, and more!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
WORSHIP OF YOUR CHOICE
Location: Community Churches
Time: 8:00 AM - Noon
SUNDAY FUNDAY
Location: South Lawn
Time: 2:00-7:00 PM
Relax with hammocks, games, and music while enjoying tasty treats from a variety of food trucks.