GB Week
Get started with Great beginnings
Wednesday, Sept. 4 - Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024
GB Week is full of opportunities to immerse yourself in campus life! Commemorate the first day of classes with a back-to-school photo and free ice cream, learn about ways to get involved with student clubs at OrgSmorg, jam out at an outdoor concert and much more. No matter your interests, there is something for every Phoenix during GB Week.
Schedule of Events
All events are free to UW-Green Bay students unless otherwise stated. Remember to bring your University ID or check into events with the Involve app.
Week 1
| Date & Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Sept. 4 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | First Day Photo & School Supply Grab Commemorate your first day of school at our Photo Booth and collect some complimentary school supplies! | Union Bookstore Booth |
| Wednesday, Sept. 4 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Get the Scoop Celebrate the start of the year with free ice cream! | Phoenix Patio |
| Wednesday, Sept. 4 4-6 p.m. | Backyard Bash Enjoy a free cookout, games, and resources provided by the Mauthe Center team! Learn all about events and services they provide year-round. | The Mauthe Center |
| Wednesday, Sept. 4 4:30 p.m. | The Weidner End-of-Summer Concert Series Mark your calendars, grab your shades, and join us at The Weidner Outdoor Patio Stage for a live performance by PEGASIS. No cover charge, no ticket hassle - just good vibes and great tunes to celebrate the start of the new semester! | The Weidner Outdoor Patio Stage |
| Wednesday, Sept. 4 5-8 p.m. | Get REC'd Get up, get moving, get REC'd! Kick off the year with UREC's premiere event, which includes archery tag, aerobics, rock climbing, swimming, games and much more. | Kress Events Center |
| Thursday, Sept. 5 9-11 a.m. | Cash Cab Catch a free ride to your classes and answer some trivia questions for a chance to win prizes. | Community Center & parking lots |
| Thursday, Sept. 5 1-3 p.m. | Student Engagement Center Open House Stop by the Student Engagement Center to meet our staff, learn about our student employment roles, and enjoy some light snacks and refreshments. Motivational cards will be available to write yourself messages for the year ahead. | University Union 150 |
| Thursday, Sept. 5 6 p.m. | Esports Tryouts: League of Legends Open to all UWGB students on all campuses. Come represent the university! Tryout application deadline is Wednesday, September 4 and can be found here: https://forms.office.com/r/hNeqXXcrxZ. Join the Discord for more information. If you have questions, email esports@uwgb.edu. | University Union Esports Lounge |
| Friday, Sept. 6 4 p.m. | Men's Soccer vs. Chicago State Cheer on your fellow Phoenix! Tickets are free with your University ID. | Aldo Santaga Stadium |
| Friday, Sept. 6 4 p.m. | Cross Country Phoenix Open Cheer on your fellow Phoenix! | Shorewood Grounds |
| Friday, Sept. 6 5-9 p.m. | Kickoff at the Club: Packers Watch Party Rep the Packers as they compete in the first NFL game in Brazil! Activities begin at 5 PM with the Packers game beginning at 7:15 PM. Enjoy light snacks and refreshments. | Phoenix Club |
| Friday, Sept. 6 6 p.m. | Esports Tryouts: Overwatch 2 Open to all UWGB students on all campuses. Come represent the university! Tryout application deadline is Wednesday, September 4 and can be found here: https://forms.office.com/r/hNeqXXcrxZ. Join the Discord for more information. If you have questions, email esports@uwgb.edu. | University Union Esports Lounge |
| Saturday, Sept. 7 3-5:30 p.m. | Start of the Year Celebration Enjoy the first weekend of the semester out at Shorewood! Free bike rentals, paddle boarding, and other outdoor activities will be provided. Check out the brand new 18-hole disc golf course! Enjoy some S’mores and BBQ food. | Shorewood Adventure Center |
| Saturday, Sept. 7 6-7 p.m. | S'more Friending Meet some new friends and enjoy some delicious S’mores out in Phoenix Park! | Phoenix Park |
| Saturday, Sept. 7 6 p.m. | Outdoor Music Fest Play some games or lounge in Phoenix Park while enjoying live music by Banda Los Locales! | Phoenix Park |
Week 2
| Date & Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Sept. 8 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Bay Beach Trip Enjoy a day of fun at Bay Beach Amusement Park, just down the road from campus! Free tickets will be provided (while supplies last). Want to ride a bike to Bay Beach? In collaboration with UREC Outdoors, register here and earn a bonus of three tickets by taking a bike. Transportation is provided; bus will be taking round trips from the Housing Community Center beginning at 11:05 a.m. and returning at 2 p.m. | Bay Beach Amusement Park |
| Sunday, Sept. 8 7-9 p.m. | Community Center Takeover Come join Housing and Residential Education for a fun night of games and snacks! Enjoy board games, yard games, snacks, and more! Open 24/7, the CC is your place to go for all things Housing! | Housing Community Center (CC) |
| Mon, Sept. 9 - Wed, Sept. 11 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily | Poster Sale Need to decorate your room? Check out the expansive poster collection available Monday through Wednesday in Phoenix Park! | Phoenix Park |
| Monday, Sept. 9 11 a.m. - Noon | FSL S'more Friending Meet some new friends and enjoy some delicious S’mores, courtesy of the Fraternity & Sorority Life community. | MAC Hall Winter Garden |
| Monday, Sept. 9 6 p.m. | Esports Tryouts: Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Open to all UWGB students on all campuses. Come represent the university! Tryout application deadline is Wednesday, September 4 and can be found here: https://forms.office.com/r/hNeqXXcrxZ. Join the Discord for more information. If you have questions, email esports@uwgb.edu. | University Union Esports Lounge |
| Monday, Sept. 9 7 p.m. | Treat Yourself Bingo First Bingo of the semester? Say less! Start out the semester right with one of the longest traditions on campus. At this one, everyone wins! #TreatYourself | Phoenix Rooms |
| Tuesday, Sept. 10 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Student Services Building Open Houses (Career Planning, Dean of Students, Student Accessibility Services, Student Services Center, Wellness Center) Stop by the Student Services Building to obtain information, resources and free goodies on the offices located there. Learn how these areas can help you succeed throughout your college career. | Student Services Building |
| Tuesday, Sept. 10 3-5:30 p.m. | Center for First Nations Education Fall Kick-Off & Indigenous Games Stop by anytime between 3-4 p.m., and/or 4 p.m. to join the fun with Indigenous Games. 3-4 p.m.: Connect and have fun with students, staff & faculty, learn more about the center, and enjoy some refreshments! 4-5:30 p.m.: Indigenous games with Paul Ninham (Oneida Elder) will be outdoors (Wood Hall Outdoor Oak Grove Area)! Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. (Rain location: Kress Events Center West Gym) | Wood Hall 410 & Outdoor Oak Grove Area |
| Tuesday, Sept. 10 6 p.m. | Esports Tryouts: VALORANT, Counter-Strike 2 Open to all UWGB students on all campuses. Come represent the university! Tryout application deadline is Wednesday, September 4 and can be found here: https://forms.office.com/r/hNeqXXcrxZ. Join the Discord for more information. If you have questions, email esports@uwgb.edu. | University Union Esports Lounge |
| Tuesday, Sept. 10 6-7 p.m. | Ryan Kelly Ryan Kelly was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri where he started comedy as an improviser. He was trained at schools such as IO, Second City, UCB and Groundlings. He then ventured off to college where he wanted to try new exciting things. He has over 5 million followers on TikTok and is now eager to tell you more about his comedic life through stand-up! | Phoenix Rooms |
| Wednesday, Sept. 11 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Kickoff Stop by to learn more about the series of events that will be taking place celebrating Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month! Enjoy some light snacks and promotional giveaways. | University Union Coffeehouse Booth |
| Wednesday, Sept. 11 3-6 p.m. | OrgSmorg One of UW-Green Bay’s longest traditions! See all the slices of UWGB life and involvement featuring student orgs, games, snacks and more! | Phoenix Park |
| Wednesday, Sept. 11 4:30 p.m. | The Weidner End-of-Summer Concert Series Mark your calendars, grab your shades, and join us at The Weidner Outdoor Patio Stage for a live performance by Arthur Smeall. No cover charge, no ticket hassle - just good vibes and great tunes to celebrate the start of the new semester! | The Weidner Outdoor Patio Stage |
| Wednesday, Sept. 11 6-8 p.m. | Try It Night Sample the wide variety of group fitness classes UREC has to offer this semester! Short 10-minute classes will take place throughout the event so you can test them out, meet the instructors, and see what the hype is about! There will also be door prizes and snacks! | Kress Events Center |
| Thursday, Sept. 12 4-6 p.m. | Esports Newbie Night Come try a new-to-you game alongside fellow rookies with coaching from our collegiate players! | University Union Esports Lounge |
| Thursday, Sept. 12 6-7:30 p.m. | Welcome to GB Trivia Nothing says UWGB like a round of food and pub trivia right in our Phoenix Club. Test your knowledge of Green Bay staples, ranging from the culinary scene, the Green Bay Packers, and our very own university. Come as a team or form your own at the event! | Phoenix Rooms |
| Friday, Sept. 13 5-7 p.m. p.m. | Smash Bros + Mario Kart Tournament Click HERE to learn more about the event rules and register to participate. Prizes available for 1st-3rd place. | University Union Esports Lounge |
| Friday, Sept. 13 5 p.m. | Sigma Tau Delta Open Mic Night Sing, play piano, or read poetry at the coffeehouse, sponsored by Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honors Society on campus! | Common Grounds Coffeehouse |
| Friday, Sept. 13 7-8:30 p.m. | Hypnotist Michael C. Anthony This may just be the funniest show you have ever seen. It is the critically acclaimed hypnotic masterpiece where 30 willing volunteers from the audience get hypnotized to believe the most impossible suggestions you can imagine. | Phoenix Rooms |
| Saturday, Sept. 14 1 p.m. | Men's Soccer vs. Detroit Cheer on your fellow Phoenix! Tickets are free with your University ID. | Aldo Santaga Stadium |
| Saturday, Sept. 14 All Day | ¡Estamos Aquí! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Estamos Aquí, an outdoor festival featuring live music, food trucks, a car show, and local artists representing Hispanic communities around the Green Bay area. Admission is free and open to the public. | The Weidner |
Accessibility Accommodations
If you have a disability and would like to request accommodations, please contact the Student Engagement Center at 920-465-2720.
Get In Touch
Connect with our team to learn more about GB Week and more! Ben Dresdow, Program Coordinator, can help you find more ways to be engaged on campus.