Winter Welcome Kick-Off: January 10 – January 12

Friday, January 10, 2025 

• 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Dinner
  Relax over dinner with fellow new students to kick off Winter Welcome.(New Students Only)

• 6:00 PM | Shrek Double-Feature
  Enjoy a fun movie night featuring Shrek and Shrek 2. (New Students Only)

Saturday, January 11, 2025 

Saturday and Sunday programs are pending final confirmation. Check back closer to the event for the final schedule. 

• 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Brunch
  Start the day with a casual brunch and good conversation with peers and Orientation Assistants.

• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Small Group Connections: Community of Bears
  Join a group discussion focused on building community and connections at UNC. (New Students Only)

• 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Small Group Connections: Roar Rally
  Feel the UNC spirit with a high-energy rally to connect with your peers. (New Students Only)

• 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Women's Basketball Game
  Cheer on the Bears as they take on the University of Montana at the Bank of Colorado Arena.

• 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM | Mindfullness and Meditation Session
  Take a break from the hustle and bustle with a guided mindfulness and meditation session. Learn simple techniques to help you relax, focus, and refresh your mind for a more balanced and productive start to your semester.

• 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Dinner
  Relax over dinner with your fellow students to wrap up the day.

• 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Housewarming
  Wrap up the evening with games, crafts, music, and refreshments at this housewarming-themed event (Collaboration with the University Program Council, Office of Health Promotion, and Mana Jo Salon).

Sunday, January 12, 2025

Saturday and Sunday programs are pending final confirmation. Check back closer to the event for the final schedule. 

• 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Brunch
  Reflect on your weekend with a relaxed brunch and great company.

• 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Bears on Ice: Open Skate
  End Winter Welcome with an open skate session at the Greeley Ice Haus.

Week 1: January 13 – January 18

Monday, January 13, 2025 

• 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Kress Movie Night
  Enjoy a free movie at Kress Cinema & Lounge. Don’t forget your student ID for a free ticket and food.

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 

• 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 4th Annual Student vs. Staff Basketball Game
  Cheer on students and staff as they battle it out on the court at the Bank of Colorado Arena.
  • Students interested in signing up to be on the team? Sign-up here! 
  • Staff and Faculty interested in signing up to be on the Staff & Faculty Team? Sign-up here! 

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 

• Time TBD | Winter RecFest (Details Pending)
  Stay tuned for more information about this fun winter-themed event.

Thursday, January 16, 2025 

• 6:00 PM | Men's Basketball Game
  Support the Bears as they take on Portland State at the Bank of Colorado Arena.

• 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Movie with a Twist
  Watch Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone while enjoying iconic dishes inspired by the movie.

Friday, January 17, 2025 

• 6:00 PM | Wrestling Match
  Cheer on UNC Wrestling as they compete against North Dakota State at the Bank of Colorado Arena.

Saturday, January 18, 2025 

• 6:00 PM | Men's Basketball Game
  Catch the Bears in action against Sacramento State at the Bank of Colorado Arena.

Week 2: January 19 – January 25

Sunday, January 19, 2025 

• Check back closer to the event for the final schedule.

Monday, January 20, 2025 

• 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Kress Movie Night
  Catch this week’s movie at Kress Cinema & Lounge. Bring your student ID for free entry and food.

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 

• 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Book Swap
  Exchange your favorite reads and discover new ones at the Office of Student Engagement.

• 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Bearlagio
  Join the Residence Hall Association for games of Poker, Roulette, Blackjack, and Craps. Prizes are available! (UC Ballrooms – Mt. Blue Sky and Pikes Peak)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 

• 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Just Dance Competition
  Bring your best moves to this dance battle for fun, music, and prizes.

Thursday, January 23, 2025 

• Check back closer to the event for the final schedule.

Friday, January 24, 2025 

• Time TBD | Women's Swimming & Diving Meet
  Watch UNC take on Colorado State in this exciting swimming and diving meet.

• 6:00 PM | Wrestling Match
  Cheer for the Bears as they compete against Cal Baptist at the Bank of Colorado Arena.

• 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Snow Ball
  Celebrate the winter season with dancing, music, and festive fun at Gunter Hall Gym.

Saturday, January 25, 2025 

• 2:00 PM | Women's Basketball Game
  Support the Bears as they face Eastern Washington at the Bank of Colorado Arena.