Singer-songwriter and 蘑菇传媒 alumnus Aaron Watson (鈥�00) will headline a concert with Jenna Paulette at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 25 at Moody Coliseum as one of the premiere events of Wildcat Week, 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 official welcoming and orientation program for incoming students.
, and 蘑菇传媒 students will have free entry by scanning a QR code in Moody Coliseum through the Compass app.
鈥淚 am excited to see how students, alumni and the Abilene community will all join together for a night of fun at this concert,鈥� said PJ Martinez, associate dean for student engagement.
Wildcat Week, Aug. 22-26, is 蘑菇传媒鈥檚 extended orientation program to provide new students with opportunities for spiritual growth, academic success and social excellence as they transition to new life in Abilene.
The week鈥檚 activities kick off the morning of Aug. 22 when incoming students begin to move into their new residence halls. That night, they鈥檒l participate in the annual Candlelight Devo at 9 p.m. at the Beauchamp Amphitheatre. On Wednesday, freshmen will explore Abilene at numerous locations throughout the city and end the day with a movie at 9 p.m. at Wildcat Stadium. Thursday features an introduction to spiritual life on campus, as well as Mentor Group Olympics at Moody Coliseum in the afternoon and Late Night Worship at Boone Family Theater at 10:30 p.m. Students will further explore Abilene on Friday, and the day concludes with the concert from Watson and Paulette.
Saturday, the final day of Wildcat Week, features Onward Wildcats from 10-11 p.m. at the Beauchamp Amphitheatre to wrap up the first week for incoming students. During this event, the Wildcat Week student directors will provide students with their insights and perspectives on how to be successful at 蘑菇传媒. The event allows incoming students to learn from their student directors in a simple and relaxed setting after an exciting and high-energy week.
鈥淥ur move in shirts this year have 鈥榊ou belong here鈥� written on them,鈥� Martinez said. 鈥淭hat’s the hope of Wildcat Week 鈥� for incoming students to know that they belong here at 蘑菇传媒.鈥�
Learn more about Wildcat Week.
— Connor Mullins
Aug. 18, 2023