COMMUNITY CATEGORIES
Shared Communities
Common Interests
Involvement Opportunities
Community Week is a series of adventures in community building and engagement where a broad range of gatherings, socials, and programs are held to create a foundation for students, faculty, and staff to build a supportive community and increase their sense of belonging at UNC Pembroke.
Community Week (CW) helps us to discover and build a campus community and increase sense of belonging through curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular engagement. CW is the second week following Belonging Week which kicks off the fall semester with activities and programs to welcome students, faculty, and staff to campus during the four Weeks of Welcome.
Everyone is welcome to attend and participate in each of the week's events!
SHARED COMMUNITIES
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COMMUNITY GATHERING
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COMMON INTERESTS
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INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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COMMUNITY WEEK FULL SCHEDULE
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MON | AUG 26
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12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Fuel Your Future: Career Center Open House Career Center Office James B. Chavis Student Center Suite 221 Meet our dedicated team of career experts 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Student Organization Resource Center (SORC) Open House Student Organization Resource Center, 2nd floor Student Center, Room 225 Looking for a space to connect with or to support your student organization? The Student Organization Resource Center (SORC) is the spot for you! Anyone and everyone is invited to join us for games, snacks, and building connections! 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Black Student Union Welcome Event Student Center Patio Join us for an exciting gathering hosted by BSU where you can learn about our mission, explore opportunities for involvement, and connect with fellow students. This is a fantastic chance to network, engage with our vibrant community, and discover how you can unlock your voice here at UNCP. 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Braves Shopping Shuttle Various Locations Visit the shuttle program website for stop locations & more info 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Latin Student Union Welcome Event Student Center Patio LSU is excited to invite you to our gathering! As a student-led organization, we aim to create a vibrant and belonging community on campus. You'll have an opportunity to make friendship bracelets, learn about upcoming events and how you can get involved, meet our executive board members, and connect with fellow students. Join us and be a part of our community! 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Neurodivergent & Disabled Community Gathering University Center Annex Whether you are a member of or an ally to the disabled and neurodiverse community, we welcome you back to campus. Join us to get connected 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Global Ally Forum Belk Hall, 2nd floor, Conference Room Discover more about the experiences of international and immigrant students on UNCP's campus in this open forum for all students, staff, and faculty. You can also use this area to connect with other international and immigrant students and allies.6:00 p.m. Oak Hall Council Interest Meeting Oak Hall Multipurpose Room Want to be a leader and advocate for your residential community? Come and learn about how you can get involved with the Residence Hall Association! 7:00 p.m. Pine Hall Council Interest Meeting Pine Hall Multipurpose Room Want to be a leader and advocate for your residential community? Come and learn about how you can get involved with the Residence Hall Association! -
TUES | AUG 27
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3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. American Indian Gathering The Curt and Catherine Locklear American Indian Heritage Center, Old Main Room 240 Join the American Indian Heritage Center staff for light refreshments and check out the newly renovated center. 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Back on Our Block 901 Dogwood Lane, Pembroke, NC 28372 Grab a plate of food and connect with our local community to discover volunteer opportunities that will make a real impact. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Juices of Your Journey #FirstGenStudentMixer University Center Annex Explore the experiences and needs of our First-Generation community at UNCP. Current and incoming First Gen students will have the opportunity to mix & mingle while learning tips & tricks of navigating college, unlocking important resources for their community, and connect with others. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wellness Ambassadors Gathering Student Center Room 233 Interested in joining an organization that promotes health and well-being on campus? Want to educate your peers on health and wellness topics? Come meet our Wellness Ambassadors and learn about their impactful work on campus! Refreshments will be provided. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Technology Enthusiasts University Center Annex This gathering will be an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow tech savvy individuals and explore common interests. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Graduate Student Gathering Hickory Hall North Swing by the Graduate School and meet our fantastic staff! While you're here, grab a goodie and discover more about the Graduate Student Organization. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Spectrum Gathering Student Center Room 208 Come out, show up, and show out! There will be games, karaoke, affirmation cup pong, food, drinks, and more! Come out with UNCP Spectrum. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Non-Traditional Students Gathering Student Center Patio Need a pick me up? Join us for coffee & community as we explore the experiences and needs of our non-traditional students at UNCP! Discover tips and tricks of navigating college and connect with others! 6:00 p.m. North Hall Council Interest Meeting North Hall Lobby Want to be a leader and advocate for your residential community? Come and learn about how you can get involved with the Residence Hall Association! 7:00 p.m. Cypress Hall Interest Meeting Cypress Hall Multipurpose Room Want to be a leader and advocate for your residential community? Come and learn about how you can get involved with the Residence Hall Association! -
WED | AUG 28
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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Student Advocates Gathering Student Center Lawn Come and learn when and how to advocate for your fellow students and student rights! On top of making change, you can also learn how to put your skills to use with SGA. This is an awesome place to make connections and learn how to grow as a student and a leader. If you can't attend on the Lawn, join us for our Senate Meeting in James A. Thomas Hall Room 130 at 5:15 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Hispanic and Latine Gathering Dial Building Room 237 Bienvenidos (welcome)! This gathering provides attendees with the opportunity to meet Hispanic members of the BraveNation, enjoy light refreshments, and to practice and improve their Spanish speaking skills while being immersed in Hispanic culture and community. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Introverts Gathering University Center Annex Introverts, unite!? About 40% of the student body are introverts. As you are scrolling through the list of Find Your Community Week gatherings and feeling anxious about attending literally anything, come hang out with fellow introverts who may feel the same way. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. English Majors & Minors Gathering Dial Building Room 123 If you like reading and writing, this is the group for you! This meeting will be hosted by Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honor Society, and will discuss plans for the upcoming year. Snacks will be provided. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Anime Fans University Center Annex Why wait for the glimpse of an anime sticker or the yearly con when you can come and connect with your fellow anime fans here! We welcome all fans, no matter whether you prefer sub or dub, have seen every episode of One Piece (seriously, there are 1,071 episodes), are new to your anime journey, or have been around for a while. Students, faculty, and staff are invited! 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. K-Pop Fans Student If you want to learn more about Korean pop-culture and would like to meet others with similar interests, join K-Revolution at their interest meeting to learn more about this student organization. 7:00 p.m. Courtyard Apartment Council Interest Meeting Courtyard Clubhouse Want to be a leader and advocate for your residential community? Come and learn about how you can get involved with the Residence Hall Association! -
THURS | AUG 29
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12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Rainbow Reception University Center Annex We invite you to join us for games, building community, and sharing resources. 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Braves Shopping Shuttle Various Locations Visit the shuttle program website for stop locations & more info 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Club Disc Golf Players Gathering Pine Cottage Disc Golf Course Throw some discs with other disc golf enthusiasts. 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Hawks Nest Takeover: Youth Mentoring Hawks Nest Enjoy bowling, pool, and other interactive activities while connecting with others who share your passion for youth mentoring and giving back. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Greek Life Mixer Student Center Patio This is a dynamic and interactive event aimed at fostering connections between new and current students. This event provides a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere where participants can socialize, play games, and learn more about Greek life in a fun and informal setting. -
FRI | AUG 30
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11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Fiesta Friday! Lunch for Transfer & Commuter Students DF Lowry Building Room 110 Transfer & commuter student luncheon 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Readers Gathering University Center Annex BYFB- Bring your favorite book! Open to fiction, non-fiction, manga, comic books, and more. Join us as we connect over favorite stories, add to our TBR lists, and enjoy snacks and beverages. We also want to encourage folks to bring gently used books to pass off to new readers. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Travel Enthusiast Forum Belk Hall, 2nd Floor, Conference Room 203 Whether you're curious about different study abroad destinations, looking for advice on funding options for travel, or simply want to connect with others who share your wanderlust, this gathering is for you! Embrace the opportunity to expand your horizons and prepare for an unforgettable educational/personal journey abroad. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Writers Gathering University Center Annex Join us as we create poems and share what we have written. Whether you like to write poems, short stories, fanfics, or full-length novels, we welcome you! 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Marvel & DC Fans University Center Annex Join us for an epic fan gathering where Marvel and DC heroes collide! Dive into lively discussions about fan favorites, new & upcoming films, and help us decide who is the ultimate G.O.A.T. Whether you're a die-hard fan of SpiderMan, Batman, or anyone in between, this is the ultimate event for celebrating all things Marvel and DC! 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Gamers Gathering Hawks Nest Looking for fellow gamers? Come find us in the Hawks Nest! Whether you like competitive games, cozy games, or tabletop, anyone with a gaming heart is welcome to join. 7:30 p.m. PAC the Stadium Grace P. Johnson Stadium Enjoy free food & join PAC & Athletics as they partner to prep BraveNation for our first football home game -
SAT | AUG 31
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1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Braves Shopping Shuttle Various Locations Visit the shuttle program website for stop locations & more info 6:00 p.m. UNCP Braves Football vs Wingate Bulldogs Grace P. Johnson Stadium Cheer on the Braves as they honor the brave for Military Appreciation Night during the first home game of the season -
SUN | SEPT 1
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4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday Night Lights Hawks Nest Enjoy bowling, billiards, ping pong & more for free! 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Feast of Nations University Center Annex Lawn
Rain Location: University Center Annex
Enjoy an international food festival with sushi stations.
Meal swipes are required