Friday, Sept. 19

10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Student-Generated Graffiti Art
Students, faculty, staff and visitors are invited to express themselves by stenciling, painting and doodling on temporary walls on the lawn outside Reeve Memorial Union. 

Express yourself by participating in the Student Generated Graffiti Art show.  All students, faculty, staff and visitors will have the opportunity to create art on temporary walls erected on the Reeve Union lawn.  Contribute a stencil, mural, doodle, or graffiti design to the walls which will be exhibited in the Steinhilber Gallery in Reeve Memorial Union.  You bring your creativity; we'll give you some paint.  The event will be coordinated by Emmet Sandberg, gallery staff, and student volunteers.  

2, 3 and 4 p.m., Kayaking
Warm up for the Dragon Boat Races — or just get out on the water — with a Fox River kayaking session at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Xpeditions will provide a lesson on paddling techniques as well as kayaks, paddles and life jackets (limit nine), or bring your own. There is no charge. For more information, contact Bruce Coleman at coleman@uwosh.edu.

3:30 p.m., Tour de Oshkosh
Want to participate in Fall Fest, but don’t want to get wet? Take a tour of Oshkosh by bike! The route will feature historical highlights and fun destinations. Xpeditions will provide the bike and helmet (limit 10), or bring your own. Meet at Xpeditions in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. For more information, contact Bruce Coleman at colemen@uwosh.edu.
 
4 p.m., Women’s Tennis — UW Oshkosh vs. UW-River Falls
Outdoor courts at Kolf Sports Center. Free.

4 – 7 p.m., Fish Fry on the Fox*
The University welcomes the community to an open house featuring a buffet dinner, live music, horse-drawn carriage tours of campus and more. The feast and fun can be found at Blackhawk Commons. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $5 for children 3 to 11 and free for children 2 and younger. UW Oshkosh students can use their meal plan, or may pay using cash or Titan dollars at a slight discount.

7 – 10:30 p.m., Oshkosh Community Dragon Boat Paddle Party  
Everyone is welcome to join the teams for a night of free music by Boogie and the Yoyoz, food and fun. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.

5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Artist’s Reception 
Scott Stulen will talk about his painting and sculpture exhibition, “Losing My Edge,” at 5:30 p.m. in Room 306 of Reeve Memorial Union Theatre, followed by a reception from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Gail Floether Steinhilber Gallery. Admission is free.

7 p.m., Salute to Scholarship
Families and faculty gather to recognize freshman scholarship recipients at Reeve Memorial Union.

7 p.m., Women’s Volleyball — UW Oshkosh vs. UW-Stout 
Kolf Sports Center. $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and $3 for high school students and younger. $1 surcharge added to all tickets.

Saturday, Sept. 20

8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Oshkosh Community Dragon Boat Festival 
The dragons once again will invade Riverside Park, as teams of 20 paddlers race along the Fox River in 40-foot-long canoe-like vessels. Along with the races, a family festival, including hands-on activities for kids, music, games and food make Oshkosh Community Dragon Boat Festival the area’s most exciting events of the season. Admission to the festival is free. For more details, visit www.oshkoshdragonboat.com.

9 a.m., Parents’ Breakfast with the Chancellor* 
Parents of current and prospective UW Oshkosh students will have the chance to ask questions of administrators as they enjoy an old-fashioned country breakfast at Reeve Memorial Union. Tickets cost $7 for adult, $6 for University student and $4.50 for children 11 and younger.

Noon, Women’s Volleyball — UW Oshkosh vs. UW-River Falls
Kolf Sports Center. $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and $3 for high school students and younger. $1 surcharge added to all tickets.

1 p.m., Men’s Soccer  — UW Oshkosh vs. Central College (Iowa)
J. J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium, Oshkosh Sports Complex. $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and $3 for high school students and younger. $1 surcharge added to all tickets.

8 p.m., Comedian Johnny Walker
Reeve Memorial Union Underground. Free.

*Advance ticket required — all other tickets available at the door.