Friday and Saturday, Aug. 18-19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. —

Move-in Mania.

Students check in at Activity Center before moving into housing. Friday is for returning students and continuing students and Saturday is for incoming and new-to-campus freshmen. For complete schedule visit http://www.ulm.edu/reslife/move-in.html. Info: Tommy Walpole, 342-5419.

Monday, Aug. 21 — Classes start.

Wednesday, Aug. 23, 5 p.m. — Convocation at Fant-Ewing Coliseum. Geared toward incoming freshmen, a ceremony opens the new year. Remarks by administration, faculty and student leaders and guest speaker alum Laura Harper. A giant pep rally is the grand finale. Info: Jamie Arrington, 342-5505.

ULM’s The Pursuit

Thursday, Aug. 24, 5:30 p.m. — ULM’s The Pursuit at Fant-Ewing Coliseum. Sponsored by the Athletic Foundation, this event opens the 2017-2018 academic and athletic year. Speakers include President Nick J. Bruno, new Director of Athletics Nick Floyd and new baseball Coach Michael “Coach Fed” Federico. Presentation of ESPN, The Big Reveal and other videos. http://www.ulm.edu/news/2017/0807-ulm-the-pursuit-is-aug-24.html.