Schedule of Events:
Welcome Week 2011
Schedule subject to change. Details will be added as they become available. Please check back regularly.
Collect a RAFFLE
TICKET at any required event marked on this schedule with
"®"
for a chance to win fantastic prizes including half in-state tuition for
one semester. The drawing will take place
*New students ONLY. Must be present at time of
drawing to win.
Wednesday, August 24
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult Learner
Orientation in Alumni Hall. If you wish to attend, please
R.S.V.P. to Lisa Peck at
peckl@wcsu.edu or call 203-837-8564.
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Early move-in for resident students attending the Great Hollow
Wilderness Orientation on August 25th.
Thursday, August 25
9:00am – 12:00pm
AccessAbility Services Orientation
in SC 201B and SC 226. Please RSVP to Deborah Cohen at
cohende@wcsu.edu or
call 203-837-8225.
8:00am - 6:00pm
Great
Hollow Wilderness Orientation
Friday, August 26
T-SHIRTS
Each student should pick up an
“Explore. Dream. Discover.” t-shirt
in the Midtown Student Center Theater before 1pm. We would like
you to wear the t-shirt during the "Entering the Gates" ceremony, at
future sporting events, and on WestConn Wednesdays.
SHUTTLE
UPDATE:
The Colonial Shuttle will run Friday through Sunday (8/26 - 8/28)
between the Westside campus and the Midtown campus, leaving Westside on
the half hour starting at 8:30 a.m. and leaving Midtown on the hour.
The last bus will leave from the Midtown Student Center at midnight.
Labor Day Weekend (9/3 - 9/5) the shuttle will run on a Sunday
schedule!
MEALS
Students have to bring their Student IDs in order to receive
free meals. Resident students should already be carrying their ID
cards at all times but commuters also need to remember to bring their ID
cards as they will be their tickets into the cafeteria.
Students accepted to WCSU after August 3rd, may receive hardcopy meal
tickets at check-in.
ONE BOOK,
ONE COMMUNITY READ
If you have not yet picked up your free copy of Farewell My Subaru, the One Book, One Community text, please pick up your
free copy in the
WCSU Bookstore. Just bring your ID.
MOVE-IN DAY
9:00am – 12:00pm
Resident Student check-in and move-in will take place
in each student's residence hall.
Students need to move in during their appointed color-coded move-in time
only! For
more
information
refer to
the check-in email you received or
check the Housing and Residence Life website. Members of various
student
organizations and athletic teams will be available to assist with
luggage. Don't forget to take your BCSSE survey at your scheduled
time (check table below).
9:00am – 10:30am
Commuter Student check-in in the
Student Center Plaza. Please check the table below for your scheduled
time to take the BCSSE Survey. The commuter student program begins
at 10:30 a.m. (see below).
9:00am – 1:00pm
(REQUIRED)
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Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement (BCSSE)
All new first-time students (residents and commuters) will take the
BCSSE (pronounced Bessie, like the cow), a survey that asks about your
high school experiences and expectations for college. The
survey will take about 15 minutes. Upon completion of the survey
you will receive a coupon good for one free ice cream at dubl twister. In
addition, you'll receive a ticket
that you can use to enter the overall
Orientation raffle which includes many great prizes including half
in-state tuition for one semester.
You are scheduled to take the survey based on the first initial of
your last name according to the schedule below*:
* You do not have to attend more than one
session. Pick the one that fits best with your morning
activities.
| Loc./Time | 9-9:30 | 9:30-10 | 10-10:30 | 10:30-11 | 11-11:30 | 11:30-12 | 12:-12:30 | 12:30-1 |
| Lib. 4th fl. | S | A | N, O | S | R | L | G | P, Q |
| WA 318 | P, Q | R | L | H, I | A | S | N, O | J, K, M |
| STTC | W | T, U, V | X, Y, Z | E, F | T, U, V | X, Y, Z | E, F | R |
| WH 301 | M | B | C | D | C | B | D | L |
| WH 302 | C | L | D | B | B | M | C | S |
| HI 210 | H, I | J, K | S | J, K | H, I | G | M | W |
| SB 127 | D, E | F, G | H, I | L | M | J, K | T, U, V | A, B |
Locations and times may change.
9:00am – 4:00pm
Midtown Student Center Theater open for students and parents to relax
and watch TV on the big screen
10:30am – 12:30pm
Brunch at the Midtown Marketplace (Midtown Student Center) for students
and families – Meal Plan begins.
Resident students must swipe ID. Commuter students are free
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (swipe ID). Brunch for parents and
family is free.
10:30am – 1:00pm
Tours of Midtown campus – leave every hour from the Midtown Student Center lobby at 10:30am,
11:30am, 12:30pm
11:00am - 4:00pm
Affiliate program:
CityCenter Danbury: Farmers' Market on the Danbury
Green
12:00pm
Alumni Legacy Photo - if one of your parents or grandparents is an alum, please join us on the steps of Old Main for a "Next Generation" photo
1:00pm
Assemble on the sidewalk in front of Old Main for the "Entering the Gates"
ceremony which
will begin at approximately 1:30pm. Students will be asked to wear their “Explore.
Dream. Discover.”
t-shirt which they receive in the Midtown Student Center. (In case
of rain this event will be cancelled).
1:30pm (REQUIRED)
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"Entering the Gates Ceremony" leading directly to the
"Opening Ceremony" on the Quad
(In case of rain proceed directly to Ives Concert Hall located in White Hall).
2:30pm (REQUIRED)
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PLAYFAIR on the Fairfield Hall Lawn - "Is the most popular campus
attraction in history for new student orientation programs." -
"This is totally unlike anything else you have ever experienced!
It's entertainment!" - "It's fun! It's the perfect way to make new
campus friendships." - Come in comfortable clothes and have
yourself a great adventure!
2:30pm (or immediately following the Opening Ceremony)
(HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
Parent Workshop with Mike Weber in Ives Concert Hall. Changes for College - Parent Edition.
It's new ... it's exciting ... it's scary!
4:00pm – 5:00pm
(REQUIRED for students in the
Explorer Program)
Explorer Student Orientation in Student Center
201A&B
Parents: There will be a special
orientation for parents of Explorer Students in Student Center 202A&B.
4:00pm – 6:30pm
Dinner at the Midtown Marketplace (Midtown Student Center). Families are welcome to join the students. The cost for family members is $8.00 per person ($6.00 for
kids 12
and under). Family members
should purchase tickets at the Midtown Student Center information desk. Students need to bring their WestConn ID. All new students are free!
The university will cover the cost of meals for commuter students
during Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Simply swipe your ID card.
Parents are encouraged to leave after dinner to give their students a
chance to settle in.
6:00pm – 12:00am
The Game Room in the Midtown Student Center is open
6:30pm – 7:30pm
(REQUIRED)
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Resident students will meet in their respective residence halls
6:30pm – 7:30pm
(REQUIRED)
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Commuter Student Workshop in the Midtown Student Center 201
8:15pm (REQUIRED)
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Hypnotist Jim Spinnato, Ives Concert Hall. Sponsored by the Program
Activities Council (PAC).
Captivating, entertaining, exciting and hilarious
are just a few words used to describe the incredible performances
regularly presented by Southeastern Connecticut comedian and hypnotist
Jim Spinnato. This amazing combination of comedy, hypnosis and
audience participation have been greatly received at venues such as
Foxwoods Resort & Casino, UConn, MIT, Emerson College and Trinity
College to name a few.
Saturday, August 27
8:30am – 9:45am
Breakfast at the Midtown Marketplace (Midtown Student Center)
10:00am – 12:00pm
Voices of Students for all New Students in Ives Concert
Hall (REQUIRED)
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12:00pm – 1:30pm
Brunch at the Midtown Marketplace (Midtown Student Center)
1:30pm – 5:00pm
(REQUIRED) ®
Progressive Workshops - This program consists of six different
dynamic and exciting twenty-minute workshops that will introduce new
students to what they need to know to be successful during their first
year at WestConn. The workshops start in the Student Center
Theater and rotate every 20 minutes.
4:30pm – 6:30pm
Dinner at the Midtown Marketplace (Midtown Student Center)
6:00pm – 8:00pm
(Come to Have Fun)
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RecFest '11 on the Quad
This is your opportunity to kick back, relax and have a great time participating in a wide range of traditional and non-traditional activities.
prizes will be awarded. The Berkshire Hall weight room will also
be open. Meet at the information tent on the Quad (Bill Williams
Gym in Berkshire Hall in case of rain.)
6:00pm – 12:00am
The Game Room in the Midtown Student Center is open
7:00pm
Affiliate program: CityCenter
Danbury's Summer Concert Series features The Glamour Girls
- Keeping you dancing all night long! Free and open to
the public. (Bring lawn chairs.)
9:00pm – 11:00pm
(Come to Have Fun)
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Roller Rink with DJ on the Quad, sponsored by the Program
Activities Council (PAC). That's right ... and actual roller skating
rink will be set up on campus. Roll on over for a night of music,
fun and games ... skates provided.
Sunday, August 28
All Activities for this day have been cancelled due to the Hurricane
10:00am – 12:00pm
Brunch at the
Midtown Marketplace (open only until 3:00pm today - dinner will be provided at Clubs’ Carnival BBQ on the Quad)
12:00pm – 2:00pm
WCSU Field Hockey vs. Thomas in the Westside Athletic Complex
Shuttle Bus service is available
1:00pm - 2:30pm (TO BE
RESCHEDULED)
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SCVNGR on the Quad. This scavenger hunt is more than a
hunt, SCVNGR is a game. And playing is easy. Go places.
Do challenges. Earn points! That's the core of it but
there's a whole lot more. Discover cool new places on campus.
Do exciting new things. Share what you're up to with your
friends ... all from your mobile device/smartphone.
3:00pm – 6:00pm
(TO BE RESCHEDULED)
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Clubs Carnival
sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA)
Your
Student Government Association is sponsoring the "Clubs Carnival" on the Quad (Bill
Williams Gym in Berkshire in case of rain). This is your opportunity to learn about the student organizations at WestConn. There will be amusements and more on the Quad. Get involved; join an organization.
Raffle tickets available at the SGA booth.
4:00pm – 7:00pm
(CANCELLED)
BBQ
Dinner on the Quad sponsored by your Student Government Association
4:00pm – 10:30pm
Westside Campus Center
The Daily Grind. Come for Seattle’s Best Coffee and/or pastries.
5:00pm – 5:45pm
Catholic Mass at Alumni Hall - all welcome
5:00pm – 7:30pm
(REQUIRED for International Students ONLY)
Rescheduled to Wednesday, August 31 at noon - meet outside WA 321B)
International Student Orientation for all ISEP and F-1 students
(students will go to dinner together as part of the program)
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Midtown
Berkshire Hall Weight Room is open
5:00pm – 11:00pm
The Game Room in the Midtown Student Center is open
7:30pm – 8:30pm
(TO BE RESCHEDULED)
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Can I Kiss You? - You'll just have to show up to find out what
this is all about. What we can say is that this is one of the most
popular events in past Welcome Week programs.
Monday, August 29
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
Check the website for weather statements or sign up for the Emergency Notification System
10:00am – 10:00pm
Midtown
Berkshire Hall Weight Room is open
10:00am – 10:00pm
Westside Campus Center Cardio Room is open
10:00am – 10:00pm
Westside O'Neill Center Weight Room is open
3:00pm – 10:30pm
Westside Campus Center
The Daily Grind. Come for Seattle’s Best Coffee and/or pastries.
7:30pm – 9:00pm
(Come to Have Fun)
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Bingo - This isn't your grandma's BINGO game ... there will
be over $1000 in prizes ranging from iPods to gaming systems.
9:00pm – 10:00pm
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"Greek Life Myths Revealed" -
Rumors and stereotypes about Greek
Life are frequently spread on campus. Some people believe that "Animal
House," and television shows are an accurate depiction of what
Fraternities and Sororities are all about. Before ruling out Greek
organizations all together, WCSU's Greek Council invites all students
to a fun and informative panel discussion. Allow us to reveal the TRUTH
about Going Greek. Location TBA.
Tuesday, August 30
10:00am – 10:00pm
Midtown
Berkshire Hall Weight Room is open
10:00am – 10:00pm
Westside Campus Center Cardio Room is open
10:00am – 10:00pm
Westside O'Neill Center Weight Room is open
1:30pm – 3:00pm
(RECOMMENDED)
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The Walk of the Town - Join a group of students on a walking tour
of Danbury
Meet at the Friendship Circle. In the event of rain, meet in the
SC Shuttle Lounge.
3:00pm – 10:30pm
Westside Campus Center
The Daily Grind. Come for Seattle’s Best Coffee and/or pastries.
8:00pm – 9:30pm
(Come to Have Fun)
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Comedians Dave and Ethan in Ives Concert Hall. In March of
2008, childhood friends Dave Ahdoot and Ethan Fixell posted ads on
Craigslist and YouTube, inviting pairs of girls to double date them.
As the responses poured in, they began charting their experiences in a
series of video blogs, which quickly became a YouTube comedy series
about double dating. Soon, the young men had received thousands of
emails from women across North America, and had embarked on over 200
double dates. Their crash-course education has made them into bona
fide Dating Experts who now employ horror-date reenactments, songs of
love, interactive exercises, and instructive demonstrations as valuable
lessons on how to attain the perfect evening.
Wednesday, August 31
10:00am – 10:00pm
Midtown
Berkshire Hall Weight Room is open
10:00am – 10:00pm
Westside Campus Center Cardio Room is open
10:00am – 10:00pm
Westside O'Neill Center Weight Room is open
11:00am – 4:00pm
Sign Shop Novelties on the Midtown Student Center Plaza (PAC).
Create a custom personalized sign for you. Signs you can customize
include street signs, party signs, speeding, caution, biohazard and more
... all with humorous variations of the original.
12:00pm
(REQUIRED for International Students ONLY)
International Student Orientation for all ISEP and F-1 students
(students will go to lunch together as part of the program - meet
outside Warner Hall 321B)
1:30pm – 3:00pm
(RECOMMENDED)
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The Walk of the Town - Join a group of students on a walking tour
of Danbury
Meet at the Friendship Circle. In the event of rain, meet in the
SC Shuttle Lounge.
3:00pm – 10:30pm
Westside Campus Center
The Daily Grind. Come for Seattle’s Best Coffee and/or pastries.
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Newman Club Spaghetti Dinner at the Newman Center
on 8th Avenue for all WestConn students, faculty, and staff.
Please call 744-5846 to let Michele know you are coming.
7:00pm – 8:30pm
(REQUIRED)
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Driven to
Inspire in Ives Concert Hall
The DRAWING for fantastic prizes will be held at this event. Bring
your raffle tickets. New students ONLY. Students must be
present to win. Students who have class that night may give a
printout of their schedule to a friend who has to accept on their
behalf.
8:30pm – 9:30pm
Holy Hour at the Newman Center
Thursday, September 1
10:00am – 10:00pm
Berkshire Hall Weight Room is open
10:00am – 10:00pm
Westside Campus Center Cardio Room is open
10:00am – 10:00pm
Westside O'Neill Center Weight Room is open
3:00pm – 10:30pm
Westside Campus Center
The Daily Grind. Come for Seattle’s Best Coffee and/or pastries.
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Men's Soccer - WCSU vs. Albertus Magnus in the Westside Athletic
Complex
8:00pm – 10:00pm
Midtown Coffeehouse at 9:00pm preceded by the usual open mic
at 8:00pm (sign-ups from 7:30pm) in Alumni Hall. Coffee and
snacks will be served. The Feature Act will be announced
shortly.
Friday, September 2
10:00am – 5:00pm
Berkshire Cardio Room is open
10:00am – 5:00pm
Westside Campus Center Cardio Room is open
10:00am – 5:00pm
Westside O'Neill Center Weight Room is open
11:00am
– 4:00pm
Affiliate program: CityCenter Danbury: Farmers' Market on the Danbury
Green
5:00pm
Women's Volleyball WestConn Invitational - WCSU vs. Kean -
O'Neill Center
7:00pm
Women's Volleyball WestConn Invitational - Johnson & Wales vs.
Brandeis - O'Neill Center
8:00pm
PAC Movie Night - Pirates of the Caribbean in the Student
Center Theater
10:00pm
Late Night Friday Night -
Saturday, September 3
9:00am
Women's Volleyball WestConn Invitational - WCSU vs. Johnson & Wales -
O'Neill Center
11:30am
Women's Volleyball WestConn Invitational - Kean vs. Brandeis -
O'Neill Center
3:00pm
Women's Soccer - WCSU vs. Catholic in the Westside Athletic Complex
2:00pm
Women's Volleyball WestConn Invitational - Kean vs. Johnson & Wales
- O'Neill Center
4:30pm
Women's Volleyball WestConn Invitational - WCSU vs. Brandeis -
O'Neill Center
Sunday, September 4
12:00pm
Women's Field Hockey - WCSU vs. Thomas College in the Westside Athletic Complex
4:00pm – 10:30pm
Westside Campus Center
The Daily Grind. Come for Seattle’s Best Coffee and/or pastries.
5:00pm – 5:45pm
Catholic Mass at Alumni Hall - all welcome
Monday, September 5
LABOR DAY - NO CLASSES
More activities will be added to the Labor Day weekend program as we get closer to the end of August. Please check back frequently.
