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New Student Orientation 2017
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Saturday, August 19
10:00 am-12:00 pm: Residential Student Check-in
Students living on campus move into their residence halls during this time period after completing clearances in the Winchester Center. Student leaders, faculty, and staff will be on hand to welcome students and families and assist them with moving belongings into your new home.
2:00 pm: Commuter Student Check-in
Commuter students check-in at Rogers Hall in the Winchester Center.
3:00 pm: First Orientation Group Meeting (wear your new Orientation T-shirt and your group bracelet)
Student Orientation Staff (SOSers) will meet with their orientation groups for the first time in the Quad and then move to break-out locations.
5:00 pm: Welcome Dinner
Join President Bart Darrell, faculty, and staff at the annual Welcome Dinner on the Front Lawn
Participate in a campus tradition that marks the official beginning of your college career. New Students are ceremonially passed from the Admission Staff to the Student Services and Academic Affairs staff. Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Paula Dehn, will provide a charge to the class
7:00 pm: Orientation groups meet at break-out areas
9:00 pm: 80s Dance Party
Jones GymGet out your parachute pants and neon muscle shirts! It is time for an 80s Dance Party featuring classic 80s hits. Join the SOSers for this fun kick-off to Orientation.
Sunday, August 20
10:00 am: Welcome Church Service
Join us to celebrate the beginning of the school year with a special worship service in Tapscott Chapel.
11:00 am-1:00 pm: Brunch in the Cafeteria
1:00 pm -5:00 pm: Block sessions I
Learn about the following during small group sessions:
– Kentucky Wesleyan College History
– Academic Support Services
– College 101
– Take a special campus tour5:30 pm: Dinner available in the Cafeteria
9:00 pm: PLAYFAIR!
Jones Gym“PLAYFAIR is the most popular campus attraction in history for New Student Orientation Programs. PLAYFAIR 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! (www.playfair.com)
Monday, August 21
9:00 am-11:00 am: Block Sessions II
10:00 am-12:00 pm: Groups explore Downtown Owensboro
12:00-2:00 pm: Groups explore Downtown Owensboro
2:00 pm-5:00 pm: Block Sessions II
Learn about the following during small group sessions:
– Technology on campus
– Library
– Career Services
– Student Conduct/The Wesleyan Way5:30 pm: Dinner available in the Cafeteria
8:00 pm: Orientation groups meet in break-out areas
9:00 pm: Hypnotist in Rogers Hall
Hypnotist Daniel James has appeared on America’s Got Talent, The Tonight Show, The Ellen Show and at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Join us for his lightning-fast, high energy, interactive show.
Tuesday, August 22
9:30 am-Noon: Community Volunteer Projects
Five Orientation Groups will participate in a service project at a local service agency.
9:00 am-Noon: Block Sessions III
Learn about the following during small group sessions:
– Wellness
– Alcohol
– Sexual Assault11:30 am-1:30 pm: Lunch available in the Cafeteria
Noon-2:30 pm: Community Volunteer Projects
Five Orientation Groups will participate in a service project at a local service agency.
1:00 pm-4:00 pm: Block Sessions IV
Learn about the following during small group sessions:
– Wellness
– Alcohol
– Sexual Assault5:30 pm: Dinner available in the Cafeteria
7:00 pm: Orientation groups meet in break-out areas
8:00 pm: Student Involvement Fair and Ice Cream Social
Join us in Rogers Hall for the Student Involvement Fair, sponsored by your Student Government Association (SGA). Student organizations will host tables where you can learn about available activities and benefits of membership. Ice cream will be provided and each organization will provide yummy toppings.
9:00 pm: Presidential address
A special annual tradition when President Darrell give a charge to the freshman class.
Wednesday, August 23: First day of classes
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Transfer Student Orientation 2017
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Tuesday, August 22, 2017
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Noon: Meet in the Student Success Center
12:10 pm: Lunch and logistics
1:00 pm: Overview by Dr. Rebecca Francis
1:30 pm: Career Development with Director of Career Services, Margaret Cambron
2:00 pm: Academic Support Services with Dr. Shane Armstrong
2:30 pm: Break
2:45 pm: Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI) in ADM 203 with Dr. Armstrong
3:30 pm: Student Code of Conduct and the Wesleyan Way with Dean Becca McQueen
4:00 pm: Individual help as needed
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Parents Orientation 2017
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Saturday, August 19, 2017
Tapscott Chapel
3 pm: Welcome and order of the day
Dr. Shane Armstrong, Dean of Student Success3:15 pm: Financial matters
Stephanie Snyder, Controller3:30 pm: Career Development
Margaret Cambron, Director of Career Services3:45 pm: Residential Life and Greek Life,
Lori Etheridge, Director of Residential Life4:00 pm: Student Services and the Student Code of Conduct
Rebecca McQueen, Associate Dean of Student Services4:20 pm: Academic Support Services
Dr. Shane Armstrong, Dean of Student Success4:40 pm: Questions and Answers
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5:00 pm: Welcome Dinner on Front Lawn
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Freshman Read
This text will be used in all KW 101 and ENG 100 courses.