Students gathered by a tent on a beautiful cloudy after noun.

Premier 2012

Check out our slideshow of the UNLV community celebrating the start of the fall semester.

A great sunset and freebies greet students at the UNLV/CSUN student government sponsor tent. (Aaron Mayes/UNLV Photo Services)

Premier UNLV, one of UNLV's longest-standing traditions, officially welcomed new and returning students to campus on Aug. 29. The event promotes a sense of pride and connection with UNLV and builds a tradition that marks the official beginning of every academic year. A commemorative poster will be distributed free to students Oct. 10 in Pida Plaza.

Three young women posing for a picture with Hey Reb the mascot.
Always the popular guy, Hey Reb! poses with students. (Aaron Mayes/UNLV Photo Services)

A crowd of students waiting to pick up their UNLV t-shirts.
Students pick up this year's Premier UNLV 2012 T-shirts. (Aaron Mayes/UNLV Photo Services)

A silhouette of two young men during a cloudy afternoon.
Students show off dance moves against a beautiful sunset. (Aaron Mayes/UNLV Photo Services)

Front side view of Hey Reb the mascot and a student.
Making a new friend, Hey Reb! poses with a student. (Aaron Mayes/UNLV Photo Services)

President Neal Smatresk talking to a group of young students.
UNLV President Neal Smatresk and his wife, Debbie, talk with students. (Aaron Mayes/UNLV Photo Services)

UNLV"s rebel dancers wearing their scarlet red dresses and raising their hands in the air.
UNLV's Rebel Girls entertain the crowd during Premier UNLV 2012. (Aaron Mayes/UNLV Photo Services)

A band member along with the UNLV rebel girls listen to the national anthem.
A band member listens to the national anthem. (Aaron Mayes/UNLV Photo Services)

Blurred aerial view of students dancing at night.
Students dance during Premier 2012. (Aaron Mayes/UNLV Photo Services)

A young man speaking through a microphone.
UNLV Student Body President Mark Ciavola addresses the crowd. (Aaron Mayes/UNLV Photo Services)

UNLV's rebel girls dancing and cheering on the crowd.
UNLV Rebel Girls rally student spirit. (Aaron Mayes/UNLV Photo Services)

Aerial scenic view of UNLV 2012's premier night.
The Las Vegas Strip lights the night as students gather for Premier UNLV 2012. (Geri Kodey/UNLV Photo Services)

Silhouette of two photographers during the night with the full moon hiding behind the clouds.
UNLV photographer Geri Kodey, left, and program coordinator for campus activities Ashlee Burrs prepare for the official photograph. A commemorative poster of the fireworks is part of the tradition. (Aaron Mayes/UNLV Photo Services)

Fireworks exploding behind a crowd of students all raising their hands.
As fireworks explode, students hold flashlights to pose for the official photo. (Aaron Mayes/UNLV Photo Services)

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