Sunday, August 20, 2023

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Bevo's Quest

Signature Event

Description: Join Living the Longhorn Life and compete with friends in this team-based scavenger hunt that can help you learn more about campus resources and key spots at The University of Texas at Austin. Prizes will be handed out to winning teams. Learn more on Hornslink!

Time: 11 a.m. -1 p.m.

Location: PCL Plaza

Gone to Texas

Premier University Event

Description: Don’t miss Gone to Texas, the welcome to UT Austin hosted by President Hartzell. This tradition ushers in the newest members of Longhorn Nation with a ceremony rich in tradition, Longhorn spirit, and of course, fireworks. Don’t miss this milestone event specifically for new students!

Time: 8:30 p.m.

Location: Main Mall

Gone to Business

Campus Event

Description: Join the McCombs School of Business for Gone to Business! Gone to Business is your official welcome to the McCombs School of Business. This open house event will have opportunities for incoming students to meet Dean Mills, current students, learn more about student organizations, an opportunity to learn more about all the majors in McCombs, and some free swag courtesy of H-E-B!

Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Location: McCombs School of Business

Gone to Engineering

Campus Event

Description: Gone to Engineering is the Cockrell School of Engineering's largest welcome event for first-year students. Meet staff from your department, talk with student leaders and find out how you can get involved in student organizations, grab a snack and meet the staff that are here to help you be successful!

Time: 5:30-8 p.m.

Location: EER Celebrated Entrance (Grassy Area)

Gone to Geosciences

Campus Event

Description: Join us in the Holland Family Student Center for pizza and a chance to chat with student orgs., fellow GEO students, and GEO faculty/staff.

Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Location: JGB 2.102

Gone to Communication (CommUnity)

Campus Event

Description: CommUnity is Moody College of Communication's annual fall welcome event held in conjunction with Gone To Texas to celebrate our incoming first-year and transfer students. New Moody freshman and transfer students are invited to meet classmates, visit with Moody-specific student organizations, and enjoy light refreshments. Our goal is to offer an introduction to our Moody community before walking together to the University's Gone to Texas event. We look forward to meeting you all!

Time: 6:30-8 p.m.

Location: Walter Cronkite Plaza

Gone to Education

Campus Event

Description: Join the College of Education for #GoneToEducation! This is your first chance to chat with Dean Martinez, meet new friends and explore everything the College of Education has to offer. You will also learn how to take full advantage of your college experience by getting involved in one of the many College of Education student organizations. Come prepared for fun activities, photo ops and food. After Gone to Education, we will head to the Tower together for #GoneToTexas. We are so excited to meet and welcome you into the College of Education community and hope to see you there!

Time: 6:30-8 p.m.

Location: George I. Sanchez Building

Gone to Liberal Arts

Campus Event

Description: Students will have an opportunity to meet the Deans and enjoy food, swag, games and giveaways. Don't miss a speech from Dean Stevens at 7:30pm before we head over to the Tower for Gone to Texas as a College. Don't forget your tan COLA shirt!

Time: 6:30-8 p.m.

Location: HRC Courtyard

Gone to Natural Sciences

Campus Event

Description: Come see what CNS has to offer, from student organizations to college and departmental resources. Students will have the opportunity to pick up a shirt, grab a sweet treat and even meet the Deans! Be sure to bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated for this event.

Time: 6:30-8 p.m.

Location: Welch Hall Concourse

Gone to Information

Campus Event

Description: Snacks and water provided, plus tabling for student organizations!

Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Location: iSchool - West Mall (FAC Patio on Ground Floor)

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