Maroon Madness Schedule

2018 Maroon Madness Schedule

Friday, August 24

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Block Party
TWU Gardens

Saturday, August 25

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Get Rec’d
Fitness & Recreation Center

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Library Take Over
TWU Library

Sunday, August 26

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Silent Disco
Pioneer Hall

August 27 – August 30

7:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Commuter Parking Lot Welcome
Commuter Parking Lots
CARE staff will be in the parking lots to greet you, assist with directions and answer your questions.

August 27 – August 31

Various Times
CSD Prize Cart and T-Shirt Exchange
Various Locations

Monday, August 27

Various Times
Maroon Out Monday
Various Locations
Show your school spirit by wearing Maroon! The CSD prize cart will be looking for those showing their TWU pride.

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
RHA Bingo
Multipurpose Classroom & Laboratory Building (MCL) 101
Come join the Residence Hall Association as we kick off Maroon Madness. Join in on the fun as we take one of the oldest games and provide our residents and TWU community with a night to remember. Games, Prizes, and good memories. What more could you ask for? Can’t wait to see you there!

Tuesday, August 28

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Coffee with Cops
Student Union, Maroon Lobby

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Immortal Life of Service
Student Union 207
Join the Living Learning Communities Program and the Center for Student Development to celebrate the life of Henrietta Lacks through different acts of service themed to the book Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. At the event, we will be working with Cook Children’s Hospital, Friends of the Family, and Be the Match to make a difference in the lives of others just like Henrietta did.

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Career Connections Center Open House
Woodcock Hall (formerly HDB), Room 200
Need to find a job? Want some resume advice? Like games and food? Check out the Career Connections Center! Sign-up for our TWU Connect system - now powered by Handshake.

5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Downtown Dentoning
Denton Square
Follow our mural map for great pictures of local street art, visit Beth Marie’s for
homemade ice cream, and participate in a ghost tour of Denton’s scariest downtown hauntings. Limited shuttle transportation available. Please visit the Fitness & Recreation front desk to sign up for walking and biking group transportation.

Wednesday, August 29

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Coffee with Cops
Free Speech Area

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Part-Time Job Fair
Student Union 2nd floor
Do you need a part-time job? All majors are welcome and encouraged to come to
connect with 50+ companies and campus departments who want to hire you! They
offer a variety of opportunities, both on and off campus. No need to dress up for this event - just come as you are and when you can.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
What’s Up with SUP: Grab a Slice
Student Union 113
Enjoy pizza, games, and more at the first informational meeting of the year! Learn about Student Union Programming and how to get involved this semester.

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
OrgFest
Hubbard Hall Lawn/Amphitheater
Are you ready to get involved? Join us for the BIGGEST organizations fair of the semester! This fair features sweet treats, awesome music, and tons of TWU student organizations!

5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Greek Life Interest Meetings
CFO 202-205
Want to know more about Greek Life here at TWU? Join us for the interest meetings for each Greek Council: Panhellenic Council (PC) 5:00 - 6:00 PM, National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Interfraternity Council (IFC) 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Thursday, August 30

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach Open House
Jones Hall, Suite 200
Join us to learn about a range of sponsored programs and events, support services and activities that promote diversity education, cultural awareness, and leadership
development of TWU students.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Health & Wellbeing Fair
Student Union 2nd Floor
Map out your path to wellness at TWU! Join us for a fun-filled adventure as you learn about health and wellbeing resources. Complete your passport for a free item and an entry into a chance to win a prize.

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
How to Eat Healthy On-Campus
The Underground
Are you concerned about eating healthy in the dining room? Join Pioneer Kitchen’s staff staff to learn how to make the most of dining options in the Underground dining facility. Additionally, staff will teach students how to diversify their menu selections to keep their dining experience fun and exciting from week to week.

5:00 PM
Excellence is in the Details
Pioneer Center for Student Excellence, Room 234
During this interactive session, students will get organized for the semester. Ideas and strategies of project management will be shared as well. Bring your syllabi and planner. We will provide highlighters and other
organizational tools.

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Greek Showcase
Margo Jones
Come see the Greeks perform! Interested in Greek Life? Our Fraternities & Sororities will host tables after the Greek Showcase, so be sure to stop by and ask questions!

Friday, August 31

8:00 PM
Dueling Pianos
MCL 101
NY Dueling Pianos is a high-octane event that’s part rock show, part comedy show
and all sorts of craziness rolled into one big outrageous party. The audience becomes part of the show in a request-driven sing-along and dance-along extravaganza!

Saturday, September 1

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Painting at the Fountain
Hubbard Lawn
Create your own TWU spirit inspired canvas with guided instruction from local artist Eva Azul at Painting at the Fountain! Learn about campus history and tradition at this back-to-school program. Two painting sessions will be held. Limited space available. Registration required.
Session 1: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Register for Session 1
Session 2: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Register for Session 2