August is back once again, and with it comes UNC Charlotte’s welcome program: Gold Rush! This year’s Gold Rush begins Friday, Aug. 19 and runs through Monday, Aug. 29.
“We are so excited to have the students return to campus, and Gold Rush is a great way to bring everyone together and instill a sense of Niner Pride,” Nassim Nozartash, associate director of Transitions and Success Initiatives (TSI), said. “These events expose students to the resources available on campus, as well as future opportunities for them to get involved. It should be a great 11 days to get students excited for a new year at the University.”
Nearly all of the more than 50 Gold Rush events, hosted by Charlotte campus departments and student organizations, are free for students.
Signature events for this year’s Gold Rush include:
- Become Globally Engaged at UNC Charlotte, 10-11:45 a.m., Friday, Aug. 19, College of Health and Human Services (CHHS)
- Welcome Back Bustdown, 8-11 p.m., Friday, Aug. 19, West Quad, Star Quad, CHHS/CoEd Plaza
- New Student Convocation, 2-3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 21, Barnhardt Student Activity Center
- RecFest, 3-5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 21, UREC
- Student Org Showcase, 3-5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 21, CHHS/CoEd Plaza
- *Meet Atkins’ “Paws for Exam Therapy” Dogs, 1-3 p.m., Aug. 22, 24, 26, Atkins Library
- Adult Student Welcome Event, 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 23, Barnard-Denny Breezeway
- *Gold Rush Campus Resource Fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 24, CHHS/CoEd Plaza
- Identity, Equity, and Engagement Open House, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 24, Popp Martin Student Union
- Counseling and Psychological Services Fall Festival, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 24, CAPS Courtyard
- Help! I Want to Go Greek!, 8-9:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 24, Popp Martin Student Union
- Plaza Party, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 25, North Quad
- On-Campus Job Fair, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 25, Sidewalk from Cone to Career Center
- The Game of Life: College Edition, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 25, Star Quad/Library Lawn
- Meet the Honors College, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 25, CHHS/CoEd Plaza
- Transfer T-Shirt Swap, 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, Aug. 26, Outside Colvard North Building
- Norm’s Quest, 3-4:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 26, CHHS/CoEd Plaza
- Gold Rush Day of Service, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 27, Popp Martin Student Union
- NPHC Yard Show, 4-7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 28, Star Quad
- Venture Outdoor Leadership Open House, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, Aug. 29, CHHS/CoEd Plaza
There will be Niner Pride shirts distributed at events labeled with an asterisk (*). For more information, and to see the full list of events, visit the official Gold Rush website.