By: Mary Ann Cozza

Gators, it's that awesome time of year again when students, new and current, return to campus to begin a new semester. Welcome Week events have been scheduled for Monday, Jan. 14, through Friday, Jan. 18.

Also, volunteers are needed to staff Gator Pits (information booths) and to welcome the students to UHD from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Volunteers should register here.

MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2013

Gator Information Booth

Come get directions, maps, giveaways, and snacks

Location(s): Academic Building, Business Building, Commerce Street Building, and One Main Building

Time(s): 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 4 - 6 p.m.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2013

Gator Information Booth

Come get directions, maps, giveaways, and snacks

Location(s): Academic Building, Business Building, Commerce Street Building, and One Main Building

Time(s): 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 4 - 6 p.m.

Downtown NaviGATOR Series - After School Skate at Discovery Green

Join us as we launch our first program in our Downtown NaviGATOR Series at Discovery Green Park in Downtown Houston for after school skating (the first 50 students will get a free ticket and all other tickets are $5.00 per person)

Location(s): Discovery Green in Downtown Houston

Time(s): 4 p.m. - until

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2013

SGA presents Meet Your SGA Representatives

Come out to meet your SGA representatives (hot chocolate and cookies will be provided)

Location(s): Student Activities Lounge

Time(s): 2 - 4 p.m.

New Year … New Photo sponsored by Student Activities

Spring back to school with a new photo (don't forget to bring a friend)

Location(s): UHD Ticket Booth Area

Time(s): 10 a.m. - noon

Purpose: students can take pictures with friends courtesy of the UHD Photo Club.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2013

Showtime at UHD (Movie Showing)

Join us for the showing of "Pitch Perfect" (popcorn and soda will be provided)

Location(s): Library Events Room (N420)

Time(s): 2 and 4 p.m.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2013

Games in the Student Activities Lounge

Stop by to meet friends, play games and have fun in the student lounge (popcorn and soda will be provided)

Location(s): Student Activities Lounge

Time(s): Noon - 4 p.m.

Purpose: students can join us in the student lounge for games, promotions, and snacks.