Events

August 16 - 22, 2018

Thursday, August 16

National Bike Challenge!

May 1st to September 30th, 2018 Saddle up and ride for team UofL in the 2018 National Bike Challenge! Show your support for a healthy lifestyle and...

Campus Housing Move-In Day

Campus Housing is excited to welcome more than 2,000 first-year students moving into the residence halls on Thursday, Aug. 16! Help get our new students...

Move-in Day

Welcome home! You'll love the curbside service and flock of volunteers who'll help you get settled in no time flat.

Welcome Week Check-in

All new students need to head to the SSC to pick up your personalized schedule and other Welcome Week materials, as well as make sure you completed all your...

Live From a Dark Room

Louisville Underground Music in Photographs, 1980-present. Photo credit: GRLwood at The Living Room, 2018 by Ross Gordon

Cardinal Nest

Visit the Cardinal Nest after you have moved into your residence hall and on your way to Welcome Week Check-in. Off-campus and residential students alike...

Pharmacology and Toxicology-M.S/Ph.D. Proposal

The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology presents a M.S. Defense/Ph.D. Proposal Defense entitled “Assessing the role of arsenic in the EGFR signaling...

Welcome Party: You Dont Have to Come Out to Come In!

The LGBT Center, LGBT student groups and Student Activities Board welcome ALL students with icebreakers, snacks and a tour of the Intersection, the gathering...

Cardinal Kickoff Picnic

Students and families are invited to celebrate the start of your Cardinal experience. Join us for a meal as President Bendapudi, along with deans and faculty...

CANCELED: Tae Kwon Do Club Practice

NOTE: This event has been canceled. For the latest information on the university's response to the COVID-19 situation, visit...

Commuter & Transfer Student Welcome

We welcome you to campus during this interactive session about making the most of your UofL experience. You will meet other new commuter and transfer...

CANCELED: Kempo Karate Club Practice

NOTE: This event has been canceled. For the latest information on the university's response to the COVID-19 situation, visit...

SOSer Reunion

Reunite with your SOSer and meet more new students before heading together to Kick Back in the Stacks: We Are UofL. Moved to NEW Rain location: Student...

Kick Back in the Stacks: We Are UofL

The Library comes to life with a dramatic mix of student performers, student organizations, campus resources, scavenger hunt, local food samples and more.

Late Night Karaoke

You may remember the fun from summer orientation, and now is the time to show off your singing talents to the whole first-year class. Refreshments provided.

Late Night Pancakes

The only thing better than pancakes for breakfast is pancakes at night. Join Sojourn for FREE food.

Friday, August 17

National Bike Challenge!

May 1st to September 30th, 2018 Saddle up and ride for team UofL in the 2018 National Bike Challenge! Show your support for a healthy lifestyle and...

Welcome Week Check-in

All new students need to head to the SSC to pick up your personalized schedule and other Welcome Week materials, as well as make sure you completed all your...

PLAN Workshop - The Teaching Toolbox

Description. Are you a graduate teaching assistant who will be leading a class for the first time this fall? Want to make sure you’ve remembered everything...

Cards Take Flight: Part 1

Check your personalized schedule from Welcome Week Check-in or the UofL New Cards app to know where to report at 10 a.m. This event will consist of two...

Live From a Dark Room

Louisville Underground Music in Photographs, 1980-present. Photo credit: GRLwood at The Living Room, 2018 by Ross Gordon

 Summer Parkinson’s Lunch and Learn – Art Project

Deb Ogburn, a visual artist and expressive arts coach from Louisville, will lead a fun and easy hands-on arts project. “Stained Glass” Decoupaged Prayer...

Garden Commons Summer Workdays

Join us in UofL's organic garden and greenhouse for our group workdays! Learn (by doing) how to grow hyper-local, super-delicious vegetables, herbs, and...

Alumni Picnic

The UofL Alumni Association invites you to join them for food, music, giveaways and fun. Hear from SOAR (Student Organization for Alumni Relations) on how...

SOUL Site Leader Training

Individuals that have registered to be site leaders for the Engage Lead Serve Board's must attend this training session in preparation for the Day of SOUL....

Academic Unit Experiences

Get your questions answered and meet faculty, staff and students from your intended area of study. Arts & Sciences: SAC Ballroom; Business: Horn Auditorium,...

Cards Take Flight: Part 2

Check your personalized schedule from Welcome Week Check-in or the UofL New Cards app to know where to report at 3:15 p.m. This event will consist of two...

Friday Supper

Join Cru for a FREE wings dinner and giveaways. Everyone welcome.

Keeping the Connection

Join your CONECT peer mentor and other incoming African American students in interactive activties to help make your start at UofL a great one.

SAB's Lou Lounge at the SRC

Check out everything the amazing Student Recreation Center offers and hang out with Student Activities Board while you enjoy an eclectic, engaging, relaxing...

SOSer Reunion

Reunite with your SOSer and meet more new students before heading together to Kick Back in the Stacks: We Are UofL. Moved to NEW Rain location: Student...

Planetarium Shows

First 50 guests enter FREE; 1 free show per person. 8 p.m. Ð Dynamic Earth; 9 p.m.Ð Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon; 10 p.m. Ð Pink Floyd's The Wall

Movie Night with Athletics

Watch Avengers: Infinity War, grab your free Adidas tee and take the first official picture of the class of 2022. Doors open at 8:30.

Saturday, August 18

National Bike Challenge!

May 1st to September 30th, 2018 Saddle up and ride for team UofL in the 2018 National Bike Challenge! Show your support for a healthy lifestyle and...

Yoga with Live Music

Kick off the day with yoga set to live music, a perfect way to prepare for Monday classes. No experience necessary. Bring your own mat or use one provided.

CANCELED: Aikido Club Practice

NOTE: This event has been canceled. For the latest information on the university's response to the COVID-19 situation, visit...

CANCELED: Tae Kwon Do Club Practice

NOTE: This event has been canceled. For the latest information on the university's response to the COVID-19 situation, visit...

SOUL: Student Outreach Uniting Louisville

Discover how to make the most of UofL service and leadership opportunities, then work alongside those you meet.

Ultimate Frisbee

Join The Gathering Campus Ministry for ultimate Frisbee and an opportunity to meet new people and learn about UofL's campus ministry life. FREE refreshments.

The Main Event

Join Cru for FREE soda, popsicles and an epic campus photo scavenger hunt. Meet new people and get to know campus. Prizes for the winning team!

Garden Commons Salsa Party Harvest Fest

Stop by UofL's organic, student-run garden to sample fresh produce grown over the summer, discover how you can get involved and learn how to grow your own...

Garden Commons Salsa Party Harvest Fest

Stop by UofL's organic, student-run Garden Commons to sample some of the delicious fresh produce we've grown together over the summer and learn how you can...

SGA Cares Dinner

Come for FREE dinner and talk with members of the Student Government Association, Student Activities Board and Engage Lead Serve Board to learn more about...

CARDnival

Join the Student Activities Board for a night out at your own CARDnival. Make new friends while you find out about upcoming SAB events and exciting...

Sunday, August 19

National Bike Challenge!

May 1st to September 30th, 2018 Saddle up and ride for team UofL in the 2018 National Bike Challenge! Show your support for a healthy lifestyle and...

Sunday Morning Pancakes

The only thing better than pancakes for breakfast isÉ well, PANCAKES for breakfast! Join Cru for FREE food before the morning Church on Campus.

Church on Campus

Worship with hundreds of students and meet the campus ministries at UofL. FREE lunch for those in attendance following the 10:30 a.m. evangelical service.

Fraternity & Sorority Life Cookout

Learn more about UofL fraternity and sorority life at this cookout hosted by IFC, NPHC and Panhellenic.

UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day

Help turn trash into treasure with UofL's volunteer-powered community composting operation. Dress to get dirty. Tools provided. Learn about worm composting...

UofL Community Composting Volunteer Day

Every Sunday, Noon-2pm 250 E. Bloom St. (one block north of Cardinal Blvd. between Brook & Floyd Streets - map here) Come help us turn “trash” into treasure...

REACH for Success

It's not just about starting off on the right foot - it's about figuring out how to keep the momentum going throughout the academic year. Learn practical...

Historic Tour

Join this historic tour of campus led by UofL archivist and Louisville historian Tom Owen.

Louisville Sustainability Bike Tour

Take an afternoon ride with the Student Cycling Coalition and UofL Sustainability Council. Don't have a bike? Check one out from the SRC through UofL's...

Louisville Sustainability Bike Tour

Take a fun afternoon bike ride with the Student Cycling Coalition and UofL Sustainability Council during Welcome Week! Explore your new community through...

Spike Ball Tournament

Compete to achieve the highest honor in UofL Spike Ball history. Come with a teammate or be paired with someone new. Winning team gets a free t-shirt. Spots...

26th Annual Icebreaker & All Campus Cookout Presented by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.,

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and National Pan-Hellenic Council's (NPHC) fraternities and sororities welcome all new students to our campus community and...

Flick at the Floyd

Join the SAB Film committee for their first free movie of the year in the Floyd Theater. Enjoy FREE popcorn as you #FillTheFloyd!

BMFT Practice

BMFT will have closed practices for upcoming events.

Monday, August 20

IFC Fraternity Recruitment

Interfraternity Council (IFC) believes in continuous, year-round recruitment, btu to facilitate a postive experience for incoming students, a formal week of...

National Bike Challenge!

May 1st to September 30th, 2018 Saddle up and ride for team UofL in the 2018 National Bike Challenge! Show your support for a healthy lifestyle and...

Welcome Tents

Get information about campus! Lost? Get directions and a map! Free apples and ice cold water bottles available as well. All provided by friendly faces...

Welcome Tents

Get information about campus! Lost? Get directions and a map! Free apples and ice cold water bottles available as well. All provided by friendly faces...

Live From a Dark Room

Louisville Underground Music in Photographs, 1980-present. Photo credit: GRLwood at The Living Room, 2018 by Ross Gordon

Faith Fair

Meet all the religious denominations represented at the University of Louisville campus all in one place!

LGBTQ Writing Group

Are you a creative writer who identifies as LGBTQ+ or as an ally? Are you interested in practicing your writing in a safe, supportive space and getting...

CANCELED: Kempo Karate Club Practice

NOTE: This event has been canceled. For the latest information on the university's response to the COVID-19 situation, visit...

BMFT Practice

BMFT will have closed practices for upcoming events.

CANCELED: Fencing Club Practice

NOTE: This event has been canceled. For the latest information on the university's response to the COVID-19 situation, visit...

Tuesday, August 21

IFC Fraternity Recruitment

Interfraternity Council (IFC) believes in continuous, year-round recruitment, btu to facilitate a postive experience for incoming students, a formal week of...

National Bike Challenge!

May 1st to September 30th, 2018 Saddle up and ride for team UofL in the 2018 National Bike Challenge! Show your support for a healthy lifestyle and...

Welcome Tents

Get information about campus! Lost? Get directions and a map! Free apples and ice cold water bottles available as well. All provided by friendly faces...

Welcome Tents

Get information about campus! Lost? Get directions and a map! Free apples and ice cold water bottles available as well. All provided by friendly faces...

Live From a Dark Room

Louisville Underground Music in Photographs, 1980-present. Photo credit: GRLwood at The Living Room, 2018 by Ross Gordon

Fall Involvement Fair

Welcome or welcome back to campus! Grab some free lunch while you learn about many of the great ways to get involved outside the classroom! Meet great...

CRAFT Seminar Series

Dr. Torsten Hopp, The University of Louisville's Biosafety officer, presents his talk titled, "Career Options for PhD's in Biosafety & Research Oversight"

Beta Alpha Psi

College of Business Student Organization: Beta Alpha Psi is an international honorary accounting, finance and CIS organization. Beta Alpha Psi helps its...

Workshop:  Handshake 101

Have you heard about Cards Career Connection powered by Handshake and wondered what it's all about? Are you looking for a full or part-time job or...

CANCELED: Aikido Club Practice

NOTE: This event has been canceled. For the latest information on the university's response to the COVID-19 situation, visit...

CANCELED: Tae Kwon Do Club Practice

NOTE: This event has been canceled. For the latest information on the university's response to the COVID-19 situation, visit...

UofL Women's Ultimate Frisbee

The women's ultimate frisbee club will hold fun-focused introductory practices to teach the basics of ultimate and meet the team members. NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE...

Wednesday, August 22

IFC Fraternity Recruitment

Interfraternity Council (IFC) believes in continuous, year-round recruitment, btu to facilitate a postive experience for incoming students, a formal week of...

National Bike Challenge!

May 1st to September 30th, 2018 Saddle up and ride for team UofL in the 2018 National Bike Challenge! Show your support for a healthy lifestyle and...

Live From a Dark Room

Louisville Underground Music in Photographs, 1980-present. Photo credit: GRLwood at The Living Room, 2018 by Ross Gordon

PLAN Workshop - What GTAs Need to Know About Blackboard

Description. In “What GTAs Need to Know About Blackboard” students will learn the essential functions of Blackboard. The 90 minute course will cover basic...

Study Abroad Open House

Meet Study Abroad Advisors, Peer Ambassadors, and alumni to learn more about studying abroad at UofL!

Study Abroad Open House

Attend the Study Abroad Open House to meet the advisors, mingle with study abroad alumni, hear travel stories, and ask questions related to study abroad....

Part-Time Job Fair Fall 2018

Join the Career Development Center and local and on-campus employers for the Fall 2018 Part-Time Job Fair. Wednesday, August 22, 2018 SAC...

UofL Free Store

UofL’s Free Store is open Mondays & Wednesdays 11am-1pm throughout the fall in the Unitas Tower basement (enter from driveway off Cardinal Blvd). All...

PLAN Workshop - What GTAs Need to Know About Blackboard

Description. In “What GTAs Need to Know About Blackboard” students will learn the essential functions of Blackboard. The 90 minute course will cover basic...

Out of this World Movies Day One

Join us to experience cinematic works that are OUT OF THIS WORLD. Tonight's showings include: Gravity at 5pm Hidden Figures at 8 pm!

CANCELED: Fencing Club Practice

NOTE: This event has been canceled. For the latest information on the university's response to the COVID-19 situation, visit...

BMFT Practice

BMFT will have closed practices for upcoming events.

August 16 - 22, 2018

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