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The NYU Bobcat kicked off the school year to welcome everyone back to campus! He appeared at the NYU Law welcoming event held up at the Chelsea Pier 60 on Sunday, August 26, where he mingled with the aspiring LLM and JD candidates as they returned from an all-day scavenger hunt. The night was filled with food around the world, plenty of dancing, and a fantastic view by the Hudson!

Follwoing that, the NYU Bobcat welcomed all the freshmen at the kickoff to the Presidential Welcome at Gould PLaza in front of the Stern School of Business on Monday, August 27, where he greeted the class of 2011 with the NYU Pep Band, Cheerleaders, and the Purple and White Dance Team. There was plenty of showcasing by the spirit squads as they helped psyche the crowd up for their first college year!

The fun wasn't over, since the Bobcat tagged along with freshmen throughout Welcome Week and all the fun activities, with the orientation celebration culminating with the Beach Ball which was held on Friday, August 31, on the 4th and 10th floors of the Kimmel Center. With plenty of live and DJ'ed music, dancing, and food, it was a great way to cap off the beginning of a great school year!

After welcoming the freshmen, the NYU Bobcat turned his sights to welcoming back the upperclassmen as they return Back to the Square for their respective receptions, between September 4 through 6, which were also held on the top floor of the Kimmel Center. The Class of 2008, our respectable seniors, were treated to a wine and cheese night for their reception as they kicked off the final step toward graduation and the rest of their lives!

All the fun wasn't just centered around the Arch, though! The Downtown Residence Halls Weekend featured performances from many talented bands, vocal musicians, and some spicy street Samba dancing by the Latin & Ballroom Dance Team at the South Street Seaport on Saturday, September 8. The Bobcat cheered on the residents as they participated in several mini-activities for small awards and prizes, sponsored by the Downtown area of ResEd!

The CAS Student Council held its CASSC Block Party later in the month, on Thursday, September 27, in the streets around campus, where the student council revved up the year for the largest college of the campus with lots of food and free stuff!

The Student Health Center sponsored a Wellness Expo, held on Thursday, October 4, on Gould Plaza and along West 4th St, where the NYU Bobcat roamed around with NYU students as they browsed the various booths, from athletics to sexual health to nutrition, and learned about smart ways to keep your body healthy in every respect. There even was the Nintendo Wii available for play as students (and the NYU Bobcat) competed in virtual games like tennis or baseball!

With a month and a half under their belts, the NYU freshmen had an opportunity to invite their parents to visit them on an official Parents' Day, where all the moms and dads were able to touch base with their kids and their school an to see what has been going on around campus. The NYU Bobcat welcomed the proud mothers and fathers as he mingled around the receptions held in the Kimmel Center on Saturday, October 20.

Before he knew it, it was Halloween already! And along with the cheerleaders and dance team, the NYU Bobcat lead the Children's Halloween Day Parade around Washington Square Park on the fantastic holiday where, with everyone in costume, the Bobcat felt just at home... wearing his basketball jersey, that is! With lots of music and games to entertain the children, the NYU Bobcat appreciated plenty of hello's, high-five's, photos, and hugs as he sent off the children to do their Trick-or-Treat'ing!

Just a few days later, on Friday, November 2, the NYU Bobcat put on a special performance to kick off the NYU Latin & Ballroom Dance Club's Nineteenth Annual Top Hat and Tails Social and Dance Competition! He then proceeded to get his groove on with the attendees as they munched on great food and danced to great music. Plus, there were additional performances by fantastic professional dancers, which wow'ed the crowd, and the Bobcat! See the Bobcat dance!

At last, Basketball Season is now underway, as the NYU Bobcat appeared at the Kick-off tournament for the men and women, which started the week before Thanksgiving. Along with the pep band, the cheerleaders, and the dance team, our beloved mascot will inspire spirit along the sidelines to root on our team! Go Violets! As the season progressed through the year, the Bobcat cheered on the teams as they plowed through the competition. At the Tear It Up! games in February, the Bobcat did a routine with the Purple and White Dance Team which got the crowd cheering during the halftime show.

The Bobcat joined plenty of faculty and family at the Chelsea Piers Ice Skating Party on Friday, February 8. Throwing on a pair of skates, our mascot held hands with plenty of kids as they glided on the frozen water at the Skyrink on Pier 60.

At 100 Nights Before Commencement, which actually was 87 nights before commencement, the Bobcat joined seniors as they celebrated the final several weeks of their college lives here at NYU. There was plenty of food, music, and goodies to be had as students filtered through the tables containing information about graduation and the senior legacies they would leave behind with their individual schools and the university as a whole.

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