spring welcome back

START HERE. GO ANYWHERE. Welcome to Northwestern State University! Are you ready for a new year with new events? Check out the 2021 Spring Welcome Back calendar to see how you can get involved this new year. Monday, January 11 Thursday, January 14

First Day of Classes Minute to Win it Welcome back! We hope you all had a great break. 5:30 p.m. | Student Union President’s Room We are excited to see what adventures this semester holds! Come meet the staff of the enter for Inclusion and Diversity Fork ‘em Demons! and other students as we engage in a fun evening of interactive games. Prizes will be awarded. RSVP on Signup Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A8AB22AAFDC25-minute. Tuesday, January 12 Welcome Back Bingo Night Get Back in Shape 7:00 p.m. | The BCM WRAC Come enjoy a great game of bingo and fellowship with the BCM! Start the new year off healt y and strong by attending the Group Exercise classes offered at the WRAC. They begin on January 12th and continue to May 6th. Be sure to check out Friday, January 15 the detailed schedule with days and times of the various classes at https://wrac.nsula.edu/wellness/ Miss Northwestern Lady of the Bracelet Pageant 6:00 p.m. | A.A. Fredericks New Student Welcome Don’t miss out on your chance to witness one of the longest 8:00 p.m. | The BCM standing traditions at NSU as we crown our newest Lady of Join in fellowship with the BCM as you get your semester the Bracelet! The University Programming Council is excited started. All students are welcome! to host this amazing scholarship opportunity on January 15 at 6 p.m. in the A.A. Fredericks Auditorium. Sponsored by University Programming Council Wednesday, January 13

Demon vs. Nicholls 6:30 p.m. | Come cheer on the Demons to victory as they battle against the ! Be sure to claim your E Ticket at: https://nsutickets.universitytickets.com/

After Game Gathering 8:45 p.m. | The BCM Hangout with the BCM after the Demons take on the Nicholls Colonels! Monday, January 18 Tuesday, January 26

Martin Luther King Holiday Virtual Magic Show with Michael Kent “Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” 6:00 p.m. | WebEx – Martin Luther King Jr. Join UPC on Webex for a magic show with magician, Michael Kent! Sponsored by University Programming Council Tuesday, January 19

Scoops for Success Wednesday, January 27 6:00 p.m. | Student Union Mini Ballroom Enjoy a couple of scoops for success provided by Marble Slab Demon Basketball vs. University of New Orleans Creamery with Alpha Lambda Delta. 6:30 p.m. | Prather Coliseum Sponsored by Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Spend another great Wednesday night in Prather cheering on the Demons at they hit the court to face UNO! Claim your E Ticket at https://nsutickets.universitytickets.com/ Wednesday, January 20

Lady Demon Basketball vs. Stephen F. Austin Thursday, January 28 6:30 p.m. | Prather Coliseum Are you ready to see another Lady Demon victory? Be sure to Study Abroad Open House claim your E Ticket at https://nsutickets.universitytickets.com/ 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. so you can watch the Lady Demons take on SFA at home. WebEx Meeting: nsu.la/SAOH012821 The opportunity to travel and earn your degree awaits! Join First Worship the International Student Resource Center & Study Abroad in this virtual informational session to learn information about 8:30 p.m. | The BCM Northwestern State University’s Study Abroad opportunities. Attend the first Worship night with the BCM. All students are welcome! Friday, January 29 Thursday, January 21 Leadership NSU: 2021 Your VISION for Late Night Laughter with Comedian Jose Sarduy Leadership 8:00 p.m. | Student Union Ballroom 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Student Union Join the University Programming Council in the Student Bringing Leadership training to you! Union Ballroom to laugh the night away with Jose’ Sarduy! Register at: nsula.edu/leadershipNSU Sponsored by Student Government Association Monday, January 25 Saturday, January 30 Meet Your Senator Day 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Kyser Brickway Leadership NSU: 2021 Your VISION for Meet your official representatives to the University Leadership Administration and learn more about getting involved in 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Student Union YOUR Student Government. Sponsored by Student Government Association Sponsored by Student Government Association

Thursday, February 4 Intramural Basketball Season Begins 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | The WRAC Come ball with Intramural Athletics for the start of the season. Demon VIP Informational $30 to enter you and your team. 5:00 p.m. | Student Union Ballroom Do you like to be a part of big things? Come hear what Intramural Season Begins Demon VIP is all about and learn how you can get involved 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | The WRAC all year with Spring and Fall Demon Days, Family and Parent Does your team have what it takes to be the next Intramural Programs, and Freshman Connection. Volleyball champs? $30 to enter you and your team. Sponsored by First Year Experience Saturday, February 6 Saturday, February 13

Double Header Basketball Game vs. Double Header Basketball Game vs. McNeese Houston Baptist 4:00 p.m. / 7:00 p.m. | Prather Coliseum 1:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. | Prather Coliseum Come cheer on the Demons and Lady Demons as they battle Women’s hoops start at 1:00 p.m. and Men’s hoops start at against the McNeese Cowboys. Women’s hoops start at 4:00 3:00 p.m. Claim your E Ticket at: p.m. and Men’s hoops start at 7:00 p.m. This a game you do https://nsutickets.universitytickets.com/ not want to miss! Reserve your seat by claiming your E Ticket at https://nsutickets.universitytickets.com/ Tuesday, February 9 Monday, February 15 Spring Career Fair 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. MARDI GRAS BREAK Virtual Event Hosted on Handshake Laissez les bons temps rouler! Enjoy the Mardi Gras holiday It’s never too early to get a head start on planning your break. future! Attend Spring Career Fair to network with some of the leading businesses in the region and find your next opportunity! Follow the Career Center on Instagram for Tuesday, February 16 upcoming details @nsulacareercenter. MARDI GRAS BREAK Wednesday, February 10 Hang Out Series: Among Us Virtual Game TRIO SSS Alumni Career Talk 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Virtual 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Virtual Hangout with the TRIO Student Support Services as they play TRIO SSS alumni will share with students what life is like a fun and competitive virtual game for all Demons to join! after graduation. This will include job search, budgeting, RSVP at https://nsula.webex.com/meet/fortsonl relationships, etc. RSVP at https://nsula.webex.com/meet/fortsonl Wednesday, February 17 Lady Demon Basketball vs. Incarnate Word 6:30 p.m. | Prather Coliseum Lady Demon Basketball Game vs. Nicholls 6:30 p.m. | Prather Coliseum Watch the Lady Demons as they take on the Incarnate Word Come cheer on the Lady Demons as they battle against the Cardinals. Claim your E Ticket at: Nicholls Colonels. Claim your E Ticket at: https://nsutickets.universitytickets.com/ https://nsutickets.universitytickets.com/

Thursday, February 11 Thursday, February 18 Late Night Lagniappe: Drag Queen Bingo 7:00 p.m. | Zoom Intramural Singles Pickleball 7:30 p.m. | WRAC Gyms Join UPC in some glamorous rounds of bingo with a drag Go cheer on your fellow Demons as they compete in the queen! You don’t want to miss this! Intramural Singles Pickleball game! Sponsored by University Programming Council

Intramural Doubles Badminton Tuesday, February 23 7:30 p.m. | WRAC Gyms Enjoy some intense rounds of Intramural athletics as Demons International Coffeehouse battle it out in Doubles Badminton. 5:00 p.m. | Student Union Ballroom Come enjoy coffee from the around world & a latte more! Sponsored by First Year Experience Office and the International Student Resource Center Wednesday, February 24 Saturday, February 27

Study Abroad Open House We Run This Town 5k 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. | Organization Row WebEx Meeting: nsu.la/SAOH022421 Let’s see if you really can run this town in the Intramural 5k. The opportunity to travel and earn your degree awaits! Join There will be no cost to enter. the International Student Resource Center & Study Abroad in Sponsored by Northwestern State Intramurals this virtual informational session to learn information about Northwestern State University’s Study Abroad opportunities. Double Header Basketball Game vs. Southeastern Helping Hands 21st Annual 1:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. | Prather Coliseum Black History Program Come cheer on the Demons and Lady Demons as they face 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Magale Recital Hall the Southeastern Lions in Prather Coliseum. Women’s hoops Join the Helping Hands organization for a night of singing, start at 1:00 p.m. and Men’s hoops start at 3:00 p.m. dancing, spoken work presentations, and more. The Claim your spot by securing your E Ticket at: presentation was organized by students and is open to the https://nsutickets.universitytickets.com/ public.

Demon Basketball Game vs. Stephen F. Austin 6:30 p.m. | Prather Coliseum Watch the Demons take the court Wednesday night as they battle the SFA Lumberjacks. Reserve your seat by claiming your E Ticket at https://nsutickets.universitytickets.com/

Thursday, February 25 spring welcome Life on the Move – Financial Literacy back 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Kyser Brickway Learn how to balance life and your finances with TRIO Student Support Services.

Late Night Laughter with Azeem 7:00 p.m. | Zoom Enjoy come comedy in the comfort of your couch as you join UPC in a night full of laughter with Azeem! Sponsored by University Programming Council