The UNO Division of Student Affairs is in some large or small way involved in just about every event or activity that is sponsored at the University of New Orleans. Whether it is through direct leadership to departmental events or advising student organizations or even providing support to university events, the Division of Student Affairs works very hard to enrich the lives of our students.
Although it would be impossible to list all of the special events throughout the year that Student Affairs is involved in, below you will find information about what we call traditional or yearly events that take place at the University of New Orleans.
FreshFest
A festival that enables freshmen and other new students to become acquainted with UNO. Held on the Wednesday during the first week of school each year, FreshFest features music, food, and fun, as well as campus and community resources. Vendors at FreshFest include the UNO Credit Union, local banks, companies and campus departments looking to hire part-time employers, nearby businesses, and all the student organizations.
Welcome Back Luau
A campus-wide back to school event held on the first Friday of the fall semester. Sponsored by the Student Activities Council, Luau offers new and returning students the change to hang out together and relax before school gets too busy.
Holiday Warm-Up
A celebration of the end of fall classes. The Division of Student Affairs, Student Activities Council and Student Government sponsor Holiday Warm-Up on the last day of classes in the fall semester. The event features music, food and a free holiday gift to students.
Drive-In Movie
An annual event sponsored by the Student Activities Council since 1996. On a Friday evening in October, the parking lot across from the Education Building is converted into a drive-in theater, and students, staff and faculty drive their cars in to watch two recent movies.
Homecoming
A celebration that welcomes UNO alumni back to campus. Homecoming features a marquee basketball game at which the homecoming court is announced. The Student Activities Council sponsors a party following the game.
Black Heritage Ball
A formal dance held in February in celebration of Black History Month. Sponsored by the Progressive Black Student Union, the Black Heritage Ball is open to all students.
International Night
An event that brings together the many different cultures and ethnic groups represented at UNO. International Night enables the UNO community to get a taste of the various foods, fashions, and talents of the international students on campus.
Greek Week
A time for fun, fellowship, and competition among UNO fraternities and sororities. Greek Week includes educational, philanthropic and school-spirit activities to unite fraternity and sorority members and introduce other students to Greek life.
SUCbAUF
The world’s largest crawfish boil. “Students Unwinding with Crawfish and Unprecedented Fun” is sponsored by the Student Activities Council, which purchases 12,000 pounds of crawfish, and serves it free to all UNO students. The event is always held during the last week of classes in the spring, and there are bands, games, and all kinds of fun.
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