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When students return to campus in September, they will see a lot of changes taking place around campus. Over the summer, major renovations to residence halls, upgrades to academic buildings and the construction of an entirely new facade of the Bart Luedeke Center have begun or been completed.

But that’s not all that will be waiting for students at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø.

In addition to the jam-packed schedule of events in store on opening weekend, September promises to start the school year off with a bang. Here are the top five events happening in the first month of the fall semester:

I Love College

Sept. 7, 10 p.m.
The annual back-to-school dance party takes place this year in the Student Recreation Center, which will be transformed to create a total nightclub experience. 

Mike Birbiglia's Stand-Up & Vote

Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Stand-up comic Mike Birbiglia is touring the country to help register voters. This evening of stand-up and voter registration will also include special guests include Vanessa Bayer, Jacqueline Novak, Seaton Smith and Chris Laker. The event is open to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø students only, and seating is limited. 

The R Factor

Sept. 14 (auditions); Sept. 28 (semi-finals); Sept. 29 (finals)
The search for ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’s best singing performer packs the house every year. You will be amazed at the talent on display and the quality of the production.

Sweetheart Weekend

Sept. 22-23
Another ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø tradition that celebrates the designation of a "sweetheart" for select fraternities and sororities. All students are invited.

Cranberry Fest

Sept. 22, 5-8 p.m.
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’s annual welcome-back event gets better and better every year. It’s been happening since 1979. There’s live music, giveaways, games and a lot more. It wouldn’t be fall at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½¹ÙÍø without Cranberry Fest. Don’t miss it.