Oklahoma City University Stars Week Brochure 2017

OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY

STARS WEEK

OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY

WELCOMES YOU! The First-Year Experience (FYE) program facilitates the successful academic and co-curricular transition of new undergraduate students in the Oklahoma City University community by supporting first-year students through an orientation program, providing opportunities for engagement across campus and connecting students to resources to promote retention, academic and personal growth.

New undergraduate transfer and non-traditional students who have experienced the collegiate environment are welcome to attend any and all events but are not required to do so.

TRANSITION. CONNECT. ENGAGE.

OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY

SCHEDULE Sunday

Aug.

13

9 a.m.–Noon

RESIDENCE HALLS OPEN FOR HONORS STUDENTS Early move-in for students in the honors program.

Pavilion West Lawn

2–3 p.m.

HONORS LOUNGE MEET AND GREET Honors students and their families welcome.

Honors Hall Gold Star

5:30–7 p.m.

HONORS WELCOME DINNER Honors students and their families welcome.

Cafeteria McDaniel University Center

8 a.m.–4 p.m.

HONORS ORIENTATION Attendance required for all new Honors students.

Honors Hall

8:30 a.m.– 8 p.m.

STUDENT TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CENTER Technology assistance provided for all students.

Room 136 McDaniel University Center

9 a.m.– Noon

RESIDENCE HALLS OPEN FOR NEW MUSIC AND THEATRE STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN DANCE LEVELING Early move-in for new music and theatre students.

Pavilion West Lawn

9 a.m.– Noon

RESIDENCE HALLS OPEN FOR NEW MUSIC STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN CHORAL AUDITIONS Early move-in for new music students enrolled in music theater.

Pavilion West Lawn

1–2 p.m.

COMMUTING TO CAMPUS Commuter students can learn the ins and outs of campus life for commuters.

Shdeed Lounge McDaniel University Center

3–5 p.m.

6–9 p.m.

CHORAL AUDITIONS Choral auditions required for new music students, according to previously assigned times, and enrolled in music theater.

B207 Bass Music Center

7 a.m.–2 p.m.

MEAL PLAN OPEN Take a break from move-in! Full-service dining is available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card or cash. No charge for parents and families of new students.

Cafeteria McDaniel University Center

8:30 a.m.– 8 p.m.

STUDENT TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CENTER Technology assistance provided for all students.

Room 136 McDaniel University Center

9 a.m.–Noon

RESIDENCE HALLS OPEN FOR NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS Move-in for new freshmen and new transfer students.

Pavilion West Lawn

9 a.m.–4 p.m.

DANCE TECHNIQUE LEVELING Attendance required for new music, music theater and theatre majors to be eligible to enroll in dance classes for Fall 2017, subject to availability. Please follow attire requirements sent by academic advisors.

9 a.m.–11 a.m.: Ballet • 11 a.m.–1 p.m.: Tap • 2 p.m.–4 p.m.: Jazz

Studio R Gaylord Center

Monday

Aug.

Tuesday

Aug.

14

15

10 a.m.–Noon 1–3:30 p.m.

CHORAL AUDITIONS Choral auditions required for new music students according to previously assigned times, enrolled in vocal performance, choral music education, BA in voice, music theater, instrumental majors enrolled in a vocal ensemble, and music composition.

B207 Bass Music Center

Noon–1 p.m.

FIRST LUNCHEON Luncheon for Class of 2021 first-generation college students and their families.

Watson Lounge Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel

2–3 p.m.

OCULeads: PRESIDENT’S LEADERSHIP CLASS WELCOME RECEPTION First official meeting of OCULeads: President‘s Leadership Class. Attendance required for OCULeads scholars—families welcome.

Wilson House

3–5 p.m.

PARENT AND FAMILY INFORMATION SESSIONS Information sessions covering a variety of topics of interest to families of new college students.

Powered by Parent & Family Services.

Various classrooms Meinders School of Business

3–5 p.m.

FRESHMAN INVENTORY Participate in an important national research project!

Attendance required of all new undergraduates.

Cafeteria McDaniel University Center

5–6 p.m.

MATRICULATION CHOIR REHEARSAL Required of all freshman music majors enrolled in choir—music theater, vocal performance, BA, church music, choral music education, or instrumental majors enrolled in a vocal ensemble.

Kirkpatrick Auditorium Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center

5:30–7 p.m.

STARS WEEK WELCOME PICNIC All students, families, faculty, staff and alumni are welcome.

Powered by FYE (First-Year Experience).

Cafeteria McDaniel University Center

7–8 p.m.

GREEK LIFE INFORMATION MEETING Learn more about the benefits of fraternity and sorority membership—parents and families welcome.

Powered by Greek Life.

Petree Recital Hall Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center

8–9 p.m.

RELIGIOUS LIFE BLOCK PARTY Come out to learn about The Wesley Center and OKCU’s other Religious organizations! Snacks, games and music provided.

Powered by Religious Life.

West Lawn Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel

9–11 p.m.

MEET YOUR RA Powered by Residence Life.

Your residence hall floor

7 a.m.–7 p.m.

MEAL PLAN OPEN Full-service dining is available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card or cash.

Cafeteria McDaniel University Center

8:30 a.m.– 8 p.m.

STUDENT TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CENTER Technology assistance provided for all students.

Room 136 McDaniel University Center

8:30–9 a.m.

MATRICULATION CONVOCATION PROCESSION Attendance required of all new undergraduates.

Students meet at McDaniel University Center Patio to prepare for procession.

Parents and families welcome. Coffee, juice and pastries available for parents and families at the east entrance of the Clara E. Jones Administration Building.

Parents and families gather at east entrance of the Clara E. Jones Administration Building to view the procession.

Wednesday

Aug.

16

9–10:15 a.m.

MATRICULATION CONVOCATION Kirkpatrick Auditorium Attendance required of all new undergraduates, includKirkpatrick Fine Arts Center ing all freshman music students who are enrolled in choir. This ceremony formally welcomes all new students as members of the Oklahoma City University community. Sunday dress. Parents and families welcome.

10:30–11 a.m.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 411 Get the inside scoop from recent OKCU grads!

Powered by the Alumni Association.

Atrium Bass School of Music

ACADEMIC ORIENTATION MEETINGS Attendance required of all new undergraduates. Parents and families welcome.

2–4 p.m.

PETREE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Classroom 100 Sarkeys Science & Math Center

2–4 p.m.

UNIVERSITY STUDIES For students who have not selected a major.

Great Hall McDaniel University Center

2–4 p.m.

MEINDERS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Norick Lounge Meinders School of Business

2–4 p.m.

WIMBERLY SCHOOL OF RELIGION

Great Hall McDaniel University Center

2–4 p.m.

KRAMER SCHOOL OF NURSING

NSE 135-136 Kramer School of Nursing

2–4:30 p.m.

SCHOOL OF THEATRE

Burg Auditorium Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center

2–4:30 p.m.

BASS SCHOOL OF MUSIC All Music majors.

Petree Recital Hall Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center

2–5 p.m.

ANN LACY SCHOOL OF AMERICAN DANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT All Dance and Entertainment Business majors.

Gaylord Center

5–5:30 p.m.

ANN LACY SCHOOL OF AMERICAN DANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT Parents and families only information session

Gaylord Center

5:30– 11:15 p.m.

SORORITY RECRUITMENT—ROUND ONE Open House.

Powered by Panhellenic Council.

Watson Lounge Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel

8–11 p.m.

STARS ON BRICKTOWN Check out Bricktown, Oklahoma City’s hottest entertainment district. Dinner and entertainment on your own.

OKCU Hospitality Tent will be located on the plaza at 150 E. Reno, north of Harkins Theatres. To avoid paying a parking fee, please catch the shuttle leaving the east side of Methodist Hall parking area every 20 minutes until 10:30 p.m. Limited shuttle space is available.

Powered by Student Affairs.

Bricktown

MEAL PLAN OPEN Full-service dining is available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card or cash.

Cafeteria McDaniel University Center

8:30 a.m.– 8 p.m.

STUDENT TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CENTER Technology assistance provided for all students.

Room 136 McDaniel University Center

9–10 a.m.

MUSIC THEORY PLACEMENT EXAM Petree Recital Hall Attendance required for new music majors and students Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center enrolling in music theory.

Thursday

Aug. 7 a.m.– 7 p.m.

17

9–10 a.m.

MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS EXAM Required for dance students who wish to test out of the Music Fundamentals course.

FA340 Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center

10–11:45 a.m.

FIRST-YEAR FOLLIES Have fun and make new friends! Attendance required of all new undergraduates.

Freede Wellness Center

Noon– 1:15 p.m.

OKCU Reads DISCUSSION GROUPS Led by faculty, staff and upperclassmen. Attendance required of all new undergraduates. Lunch provided.

Powered by FYE (First-Year Experience).

Various Classrooms Walker Center Meinders School of Business

1:30–2:45 p.m. DIVERSITY DIALOGUES Led by faculty, staff and upper-class students. Attendance required of all new undergraduates. Lunch provided.

Powered by FYE (First-Year Experience).

Various Classrooms Walker Center Meinders School of Business

3:30– 5:45 p.m.

Petree Recital Hall Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center

STUDENT INFORMATION MEETING Come out to learn important campus information regarding campus safety, student and academic conduct, conduct and Title IX information.

Attendance required of all new undergraduates; please bring student ID, as attendance will be recorded.

Powered by OKCU PD & University Counseling.

7–8:30 p.m.

OKCU Reads 2017 Author Presents A.D.: New Orleans After Petree Recital Hall the Deluge by Josh Neufeld.

Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center Powered by FYE (First-Year Experience).

8:30– 9:30 p.m.

OKCU Reads BOOK SIGNING Bring your book to be signed by Josh Neufeld. Books also available for purchase from the OKCU Campus Store.

Petree Recital Hall Lobby Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center

9:30– 11:30 p.m.

SCOOBY DOO AT OKCU Mystery tour of campus!

Powered by Student Affairs.

Pavilion West Lawn

7 a.m.–7 p.m.

MEAL PLAN OPEN Full-service dining is available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card or cash.

Cafeteria McDaniel University Center

8:30 a.m.– 8 p.m.

STUDENT TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CENTER Technology assistance provided for all students.

Room 136 McDaniel University Center

9–10 a.m.

IMPACT “If only I knew that when I was a new student ….” What you need to know to help you later!

Great Hall McDaniel University Center

10–11 a.m.

MEET THE AUTHOR Join author Josh Neufeld for an informal conversation.

Pastries and coffee served.

Powered by FYE (First-Year Experience).

Rapp Reading Room Dulaney-Browne Library

11 a.m.–1 p.m.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION Attendance required of all new international students.

Powered by the Office of International Admissions.

Gardner Conference Center Meinders School of Business

11 a.m.–Noon

DANCING LIKE A STAR Open to all majors. Experience the joy of movement and dance. Wear loose clothing. Ballet or jazz shoes required.

Gaylord Center

Friday

Aug.

18

1–2:30 p.m.

BLUE OUT BLOW OUT PEP RALLY Starsky knows what it really means to be a STAR! Come find out for yourself!

Powered by FYE (First-Year Experience).

Freede Wellness Center

3:30–9:15 p.m. SORORITY RECRUITMENT—ROUND TWO Philanthropy Night.

Powered by Panhellenic Council.

Watson Lounge Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel

7–10 p.m.

GAME NIGHT WITH DULANEY-BROWNE Come hang out. Video and board games.

Powered by Dulaney-Browne Library.

Dulaney-Browne Library

9 p.m.–Midnight

OPEN MIC NIGHT Life takes practice! Share your talent or be amazed by other OKCU students.

Powered by FYE (First-Year Experience).

Great Hall McDaniel University Center

11:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m., 5–7 p.m.

MEAL PLAN OPEN Full-service dining is available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card or cash.

Cafeteria McDaniel University Center

10 a.m.–3 p.m.

OKConnect Oklahoma City Come out to learn about your new home, Oklahoma City! Participating students will meet their shuttle bus at the West Lawn Pavilion at 10 a.m. Reservation required; sign up by visiting www.okcu.edu/students/first-year/ programs/okconnect Powered by FYE (First-Year Experience).

Saturday

Aug.

19

4:30–9:15 p.m. SORORITY RECRUITMENT—ROUND THREE Preference Night.

Powered by Panhellenic Council.

Watson Lounge Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel

9:30–11 p.m.

CAPTURE THE FLAG Come play one of your favorite childhood games with the Class of 2021 and OKCU faculty and staff!

Powered by Student Affairs.

Quad Lawn

10 a.m.

SORORITY RECRUITMENT—BID DAY! Powered by Panhellenic Council.

Great Hall McDaniel University Center

11:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m., 5–7 p.m.

MEAL PLAN OPEN Full-service dining is available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card and cash.

Cafeteria McDaniel University Center

6–9:30 p.m.

MEET THE NEIGHBORS BLOCK PARTY See you poolside.

Powered by Residence Life.

Cokesbury Clubhouse and Pool

Sunday

Aug.

20

Welcome, new Stars!

See you in August!

EXPERIENCE

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Oklahoma City University embraces the United Methodist tradition of scholarship and service and welcomes all faiths in a culturally rich community that is dedicated to student welfare and success. Men and women pursue academic excellence through a rigorous curriculum focused on students’ intellectual, moral and spiritual development to prepare them to become effective leaders in service to their communities.

Oklahoma City University pledges to recruit, select and promote diversity by providing equality of opportunity in higher education for all persons, including faculty and employees with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion and tenure, applicants for admission, enrolled students, and graduates, without discrimination or segregation on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, handicap or disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The General Counsel, located in Room AD 205 of the Clara E. Jones Administration Building, 405-208-5979, coordinates the university’s compliance with titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and amendments, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. SLO8112