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WOW PASSPORT
WEEK OF WELCOME
PRIZES
A. Attend 5 programs
and earn a free coffee or hot chocolate from dunkin’ donuts.
B. Attend 10 programs
and earn a long sleeve sCsu t-shirt or baseball hat plus the prize from a.
C. Attend 16 programs
Win the prizes from a & B, plus be entered to win a $250 Barnes and noble Gift Card.
Valid Aug. 31 - Sept. 6
SCSU WEEK OF WELCOME Fall 2015 Passport Procedures 1. Complete the passport below. 2. Attend programs and activities. 3. Receive stickers at each event. 4. Place all of your stickers on your passport and submit to the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development, ASC 212, between Sept. 8-11.
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we are excited to welcome you with a variety of programs and activities! take a close look at the full list of events and participate in as many opportunities as your schedule allows. this is a great way to get better connected at southern, meet new people, and learn about new opportunities!
all WoW events are open to all sCsu students. Complete your passport to earn prizes and be eligible to win a $250 Barnes and Noble Gift Card! SouthernCT.edu/welcomeweek • @SCSUWOW • #SCSUWOW 3
Come learn about everything that the Academic Success Center has to offer!
stop by our open houses, in Buley Library, Room 303, on monday, august 31 • 2pm – 4pm and thursday, september 3 • 10am – 12pm.
HELPING YOU PREPARE, ADVANCE, AND EXCEL
FALL HOURS Monday – Thursday
8am – 8pm Friday 8am-2pm Sunday 5-9pm Farnham programming space FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT: TH
FALL ACADEMIC SUPPORT SUBJECTS: • Accounting • Biology • Chemistry • Communication • Communication Disorders • Computer Science • Education Portfolio • French • Math • Microeconomics • Music • Nursing • Physics • Psychology • Public Health • Reading • Social Work • Spanish • Writing
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dr. Katie de oliveira (203) 392-5186 or deoliveirak1@southernCt.edu
FALL ACADEMIC WORKSHOPS: • Transitioning from High School to College • Transitioning to College Workload • Support Systems • Emailing and Speaking to Professors with Professionalism • Involvement Impact on Academic Success • Organizational Skills • Bloom’s Taxonomy • Technology and Academic Success • SMART Goals • Learning Styles and VARK • Note-Taking Skills • Reading Strategies • Test-Taking Skills
• How to Write a Paper • Presentation Tips • PowerPoint Presentations • Ins and Outs of Observations for CMD Majors • Food for Thought • Communicating with a Faculty Member • “How To” for Citations and References • Researching Papers • Preparing for and Taking MidTerm Tests • Preparing for Essay Tests • Preparing for and Taking Final Exams
ONGOING WOW EVENTS Every weekday during Week of Welcome Taking Care of Business Mon.-Thurs. • 8am-6pm the following offices offer extended hours during the Week of Welcome: • First-Stop – Wintergreen Building • Financial Aid – Wintergreen Building • Bursar – Wintergreen Building • University Card Office – ASC 324 • Registrar’s Office – Wintergreen Building • Academic and Career Advisement Center – Wintergreen Building • Disability Resource Center – EN C 105 • Student Health Services – Granoff (Wintergreen Avenue) • Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development– ASC 212 • Graduate Studies – EN B 110 • Residence Life – Schwartz Hall
Information Technology Customer Support Center • 10am-2pm BU 100 learn about services the sCsu it department offers students. discuss with it staff any questions and concerns you have about using technology while on campus. Find out about exciting it updates and initiatives that will be taking place during your time at southern.
Owls Nest Welcome Centers Mon., Aug. 31 – Tues., Sept. 1 let us help you start your new semester on a positive note. Grab a snack and ask us any questions that you might have. Morning Stations 7:30–11am Between davis Garage/pelz Gym entrance outside Wintergreen parking garage Evening Stations 4–8pm Between davis Garage/pelz Gym entrance outside Wintergreen parking garage Athletic Department Welcome Center Coaches and staff members from the athletic department will be on hand to provide snacks for all owls. informational materials for upcoming athletic events will also be available. Wed., Sept. 2 8am-12pm mFh and pelz Gymnasium Owl Locator Stations need help finding a class or locating an office on campus? stop by our owl locator stations in the engleman rotunda, where southern staff and students will be stationed to help answer questions and provide maps and information. Monday and Tuesday 7:30–10:30am 4– 5:30pm engleman rotunda and outside adanti student Center
Event Changes and Cancellations if there are any cancellations or changes in location or time, you can find out about it here: • Facebook: facebook.com/SCSUStudentLife • Twitter: @SCSUWOW • Owls email
Location Key EN: Englem an Hall FPS: Farnha m Programm ing Space ASC: Adant i Student Cen ter ResLife: Res idence Life DA: Davis H all MFH: Moore Field House Conn Hall: C onnecticut Hall
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8:30–10am • Donuts with the Dean • ASC Plaza Level stop by and meet dr. Jules tetreault, assistant vice president and dean of students, for a tasty treat and a cup of joe to kick off the semester! 12-1pm • Tobacco-Free Campus Kick-off • Buley Library Patio Join in the fun at our “Blow Bubbles, not smoke” rally as southern becomes the first public university in Connecticut to join a nationwide campaign to snuff out smoking and tobacco use on college campuses. 12-2pm • Cut from the Same Cloth • EN Rotunda Come be part of the disability resource Center and Counseling service’s inclusion Quilt! make your own spin-art square to be added to our quilt. every person’s contribution matters! 12-2pm • OwlThon Kickoff Conn Hall Lawn Come learn about Greek life Council’s annual owlthon fundraiser and find out how you can create a team. Get to know the members of southern’s Greek organizations though games of Kan-Jam and corn hole. 1-3pm • President’s Ice Cream Social Dunkin’ Donuts Patio Join president papazian and her cabinet for a cool welcome to the semester! 1-6pm • School of Education Open House • DA 110 stop in for treats and information, and meet faculty and staff from the school of education. this is a great opportunity for teacher education candidates to network with school of education staff, faculty, and students. 3-5pm • “Avengers: Age of Ultron” Movie Matinee ASC Theater Join programs Council and the Commuter Commission for a free screening of “avengers: age of ultron.” popcorn and snacks will be provided. 4-7pm • Build a Birdhouse • ASC 201 Join habitat for humanity to practice your building skills and construct your own birdhouse. Get crafty and creative! learn how to become a habitat volunteer and contribute to your community in a fun, active way. 6 WEEK OF WELCOME
Location Key EN: Englem an Hall FPS: Farnha m Programm ing Space ASC: Adant i Student Cen ter ResLife: Res idence Life DA: Davis H all MFH: Moore Field House Conn Hall: C onnecticut Hall
4:30–7:30pm • Graduate Student Welcome Station School of Business Ground Level attention graduate students! stop by the Welcome station for information on upcoming events and graduate student funding opportunities. refreshments will be provided along with free giveaways.
5-7pm • Intro to SCSU Ultimate Frisbee Club Sports Field ultimate Frisbee is a competitive and fun sport, and we are always looking for new members. no experience is required — we’ll teach you the game. all we ask is that you come prepared to play some ultimate! please try to bring both a white and a dark shirt, as well as cleats if you have them (sneakers are acceptable). pizza will be served. 6-8pm • Non-Traditional Student Reception Ballroom Pre-function Area attention all non-traditional students! stop by the Ballroom prefunction area to meet some of your peers and find out about campus events. light refreshments will be provided.
7-8:30pm • Milkshakes with PattyD • FPS oK, he sends out a lot of emails during the winter about snow closings. But what else does he do? Who, in fact, is he? and is he really responsible for those snow day delays? Come enjoy a milkshake, grab a snack, and learn a little about campus communication from patrick dilger, director of public affairs. 8pm • “Avengers: Age of Ultron” Movie Night ASC Theater Join programs Council for a free screening of “avengers: age of ultron.” popcorn and snacks will be provided. 7-10pm • Pottery Night • ASC Ballroom Join us for an exciting night of pottery making. participants will create their own pieces of ceramic art. Free pizza! 10pm-12am • GloMania • ResLife Quad Come join residence life and the Fitness Center in the residence life Quad for Glomania, with latenight Zumba in a glowing quad. We will also have a glow bowling alley! Come and join the fun!
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TUEPST SE 1 8am • Sunrise and Strides • Dunkin’ Donuts Patio Join members of the student involvement and leadership development staff in a fun run throughout southern’s beautiful campus and surrounding new haven neighborhoods. 10am-12pm • Find the One For You! • ASC Patio Find the Choose one logo disc around campus, and bring it to one of the peer mentors on the asC patio. if you can answer a trivia question about involvement and southern’s campus, you’ll win a prize! it’s time to start the search for your one! 11am-12pm • Academic Success in a Bag • BU 303 Come learn about the academic success Center. Create your own success in a bag with fun tips, tricks, and giveaways. 12-2pm • Lawn Games with TKE • Residence Life Quad Join the brothers of tau Kappa epsilon for a fun afternoon playing your favorite lawn games. Get to know some of the brothers and make new friends during the first week of the semester. 12-2pm • Paws for Celebration! • Buley Library Patio Celebrate your arrival (or return) to sCsu with the pet therapy pals from pet partners. also find out about our free yoga classes and stress reduction workshops, and discover what other events Counseling services has to offer. 12-2pm • Commuter Luncheon • ASC Ballroom Calling all commuter students! enjoy lunch with student leaders and meet your fellow commuter students. pick up some goodies and find out how to get involved in the Commuter Commission. 1-3pm • Snack Bag Project • ASC Plaza Level Join us for a creative service project to encourage our young neighbors. We will be creating snack bags with messages of academic encouragement for new haven school-aged children. sponsored by the service Commission. 1-3pm • OIE World Fact Blast • EN B121 Join the office of international education for an afternoon of pub-style trivia, with prizes for the top three winning teams! Food and refreshments will be provided. 1-4pm • Give a Shirt, Get a Shirt • EN A220 transfer student? Bring in a shirt from your transfer institution and trade it in for a sCsu t-shirt! all shirts traded in will be donated to iris. 1-6pm • School of Education Open House • DA 110 stop in for treats and information, and meet faculty and staff from the school of education. this is a great opportunity for teacher education candidates to network with school of education staff, faculty, and students. 8 WEEK OF WELCOME
2-3:30pm • Lip-Sync Battle 101 • Buley Library Patio Come enjoy a preview of tonight’s lip-sync Battle. tell a friend to tell a friend! no need to sign up ahead of time, just show up ready to have some fun and win awesome prizes. 2:30-3:30pm • Fitting in Fitness: A Fresh Start this Fall! • ASC 201 Fitness Center staff will help you set realistic fitness and nutrition goals, and review my Fitness pal app and other free resources that can help you define and achieve personal wellness. leave with a written plan that works specifically for You and your needs. For more info contact fitness@southernct.edu. 3:30-4:30pm • Start Your Semester Off Mindfully! • ASC 301 do you savor life or let everyday stressors control you? the practice of mindfulness is linked to many health benefits including happiness and psychological well-being, as well as better concentration, motivation, and academic success. But many students don’t know what mindfulness really is or how to bring it into their lives. this one-hour workshop will give you the beginning tools you need to get your semester off on the right “mindful” foot. sponsored by Counseling services. 4-5pm • “Get it Together!” • ASC 201 start your semester off right and learn some tips and tricks to get organized and manage your time and life. Walk away from this interactive session with some great ideas for having a successful semester. sponsored by the office of student involvement and leadership development. 4:30-7:30pm • Graduate Student Welcome Station • DA Lobby attention, graduate students! stop by the Welcome station for information on upcoming events and graduate student funding opportunities. refreshments will be provided, along with free giveaways! 5-7pm • LLC Welcome Reception • ASC Ballroom all members of the residence life living and learning communities are invited to this special welcome reception. You will have the opportunity to meet other students who are involved with our living and learning communities, the residence life staff as well as several collaborating faculty and staff members. Come join us and receive your llC member-only giveaway! light refreshments will be provided. 8-10pm • Lip-Sync Battle • EN C112 Be part of the most epic lip-sync battle ever! use your best lip-sync skills to compete against your friends and sCsu staff members. You have the ability to become southern’s first-ever lip-sync Battle champion! the champion will win a flat screen tV! 10pm-12am • Up-cycling Fashion Show • FPS learn about sustainability efforts on campus and how you can do your part. up-cycling is a great way! Come prepared to take something old and make something new! there will be music, contests, a fashion show, and refreshments. SouthernCT.edu/welcomeweek • @SCSUWOW • #SCSUWOW 9
WEPDT SE 2 8-9:30am • Donuts with the Dean • EN Rotunda stop by and meet dr. Jules tetreault, assistant vice president and dean of students, for a tasty treat and a cup of joe to kick off the semester! 11am-1pm • Summer Fun at Schwartz Hall • Schwartz Hall Lobby schwartz hall staff members from the Violence prevention, Victim advocacy and support Center (Vpas); department of residence life; drug & alcohol resource Center; and Counseling services welcome you back! Come visit with us and get a pair of sCsu sunglasses and enjoy some lemonade and snacks. 12-2pm • Tea, Sleep, and Crumpets • Granoff Hall the health and Wellness Center invites students to come and learn about balancing sleep, work, and healthy stress management. make your own sleep masks! Yummy refreshments will be served, including cookies, tea, and milk. 12-2pm • Involvement Fair • Conn Hall Lawn interested in learning more about how to get involved on campus? head to the involvement Fair to talk to club and organization members and find your place at southern! 12-6pm • Veterans and Military Affairs Open House • EN B018 Veterans, come learn about sCsu’s Veterans association and the Va’s Vital program. other students who are interested in finding out about our veterans and the military are also welcome. refreshments will be served. 3-4pm • First-Year FAQs • ASC Theater Freshmen! Join the new student and sophomore programs office for refreshments and giveaways! ask us anything! meet other freshmen! this is your opportunity to learn about anything and everything southern has to offer. if you stump us, you will win a prize. 3:30-5pm • A Taste of Culture Open House • ASC 234 students, faculty, and staff are cordially invited to visit the multicultural Center to learn about our programs and resources and taste a variety of cultural foods. this is a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends while discovering the abundance of resources and programs that happen in the multicultural Center. 4:30-6pm • Transfer FAQs • ASC Theater transfer students! Join the new student and sophomore programs office for refreshments and giveaways! meet other transfer students! ask us anything! if you have any questions, need any information, or are looking to meet other transfer students, we encourage you to come to this event. if you can stump us, you will win a prize! refreshments provided. 4-6pm • CTrides presents the Downtown New Haven Still n U eed Scavenger Hunt • Schwartz Hall Bus Stop Conta PASS? a c t explore downtown new haven, learn how to use the city bus system, and t he un Card asC 3(hoot loot)iversity compete for prizes. did you know that as a southern student, you can get 24 fro m 8amoffice, a upass to ride Cttransit buses completely Free? this means you can -6pm o ride buses downtown, around new haven, and all over Connecticut for hootloot.sor visit uthern $0! We will be meeting outside schwartz hall, near the bus shelter. /upass Ct.edu . don’t forget to bring your upass! 10 WEEK OF WELCOME
4:30-7:30pm • Graduate Student Welcome Station • EN Rotunda attention, graduate students! stop by the Welcome station for information on upcoming events and graduate student funding opportunities. pizza and drinks will be provided, along with free giveaways! 5-7pm • Paint the Night Away • Neff Hall Basement Join us for a fun night of music, snacks, and art! participants will have the opportunity to create a painted portrait with the aid of an instructor. no previous experience needed. 6-7pm • Sunset Yoga • Conn Hall Lawn start the semester in peace by connecting breathing, nature, music and flowing movement. enjoy the outdoors as the sun goes down and set the tone for the rest of the year with lyn’s intro to Yoga class from the Fitness Center. no experience necessary; bring your own mat or towel. 6-9pm • Lambda Hoops • Residence Life Basketball Court Come out and start off the semester right with a battle of the best ballers! Join the brothers of lambda alpha upsilon Fraternity inc. for a 3-on-3 basketball tournament on the black top. prizes will be given to the winning teams. 7-8:30pm • A Slice of New Haven • FPS Join the office of student Conduct and Civic responsibility and learn some interesting new haven facts while enjoying some of new haven’s most famous pizza, including pies from pepe’s, modern, and Bar. 7:30-10pm • “Deepsea Challenge” Movie Night • Science Building Room 222 Join the earth science department for a screening of James Cameron’s “deepsea Challenge” in the new science building! light refreshments provided. 8-10pm • Salsa Night • ASC Ballroom Join olas - organization of latin american students - for a fun and festive night celebrating hispanic culture with music, dance lessons, and food. 9-11pm • “Jurassic World” Drive-in Movie • Residence Life Quad Come out with your friends for a movie night in the residence life Quad and watch “Jurassic World” under the stars. hopefully a velociraptor doesn’t fly off of West rock at you while you enjoy popcorn and other refreshments from rha!
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Location Key EN: Englem an Hall FPS: Farnha m Programm ing Space ASC: Adant i Student Cen ter ResLife: Res idence Life DA: Davis H all MFH: Moore Field House Conn Hall: C onnecticut Hall
9-11am • Find the One For You! • ASC Patio Find the Choose one logo disc around campus, and bring it to one of the peer mentors on the asC patio. if you can answer a trivia question about involvement and sCsu’s campus you will win a prize! it’s time to start the search for your one!
12-1pm • Instruments for Success • ASC Plaza Level help university access programs make gifts for students in new haven high schools. each kit will consist of writing instruments and an encouraging message. Come share your well wishes with local high school students as they begin their new academic year. 12-2pm • Peanut Butter and Jelly Thursdays • Dunkin’ Donuts Patio Join proCon for their weekly tradition and make your own pB&J while mingling with other sCsu students. learn how to get involved in sCsu’s programming board. 12-3pm • Free Hugs • Buley Library Patio active minds is southern’s mental health awareness club. stop by and visit us on your way to class for Free huGs and some tips on how to manage stress in college! 12-4:30pm • Get Yourself Tested: Overcome the Stigma • Granoff Hall stop by todaY to Get Yourself tested (GYt) and start your semester knowing your status. Free and confidential std and hiV screening will be provided. learn about sexual health, contraception, safer sex methods, and resources available at the health and Wellness Center. a movie will be shown in the lobby and we’ll have free giveaways, including condoms, chapstick, and more! 12:30-2pm • Spelling Bee • Buley Library Patio Challenge your peers and sCsu staff in an old-school spelling bee. prizes will be awarded to the winners. sign up to compete at the owl locator stations throughout the week. audience members will have the opportunity to win awesome prizes! 1-2pm • Vegan/Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Pizza Social • ASC 301 Join us for famous new haven vegan/vegetarian pizza. learn about local dining options and engage with other students who have similar alternative diets. 1:30-3pm • Sophomore Surge • EN B121 as you enter into your second year at southern, learn more about ways to be successful. Whether you are contemplating a major, are looking to meet new people, or just want to know what your journey should look like in your sophomore year, this social and educational session will help you surge. refreshments! prizes!
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Dunkin’ Donuts Patio learn more about sCsu’s chapter of operation smile, whose mission is to raise money for cleft lip/palate surgeries around the globe, all while enjoying a sweet treat. 2:30-4:30pm • Compassion Film Screening: “Blood Brother” • ASC Theater Join the university of Compassion Committee and watch one man’s inspirational story in the 2013 sundance award-winning movie, “Blood Brother.” this documentary is about rocky Braat, a young man who travels in india and meets a group of hiV positive children living in an orphanage. a story of compassion, social justice, and making a difference.
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3:30-4:30pm • Calling All Males • ASC 301 Join us for a conversation on what it means to be a man in a leadership role and learn about all the opportunities that await! 4-6pm • Multicultural and International Welcome Reception • ASC Ballroom Join the multicultural Center, the office of international education, and university administrators as they welcome students and faculty to campus. this is an opportunity for new and returning faculty, staff, and students (undergrad and graduate) to network, and be introduced to diversity resources at southern. don’t miss this opportunity to connect and build bridges that can last for years. 7-8:30pm • Safety After Dark • ASC 301 interested in learning more about campus safety and programs offered by the university police department? this is the event for you! Find out about the rad (rape agression defense) program as well. 8-10pm • Late Night Pinterest with ProCon ASC Plaza, Outside the Theater Join programs Council’s first pinterest night of the semester! Channel your inner creativity and meet new friends in the process. 10pm-1am • Welcome Back Dance Party • ASC Ballroom Welcome back! Join programs Council and your fellow sCsu students for our biggest dance party of the year!
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FRI T SEP 4 11am-12:30pm • Got Faith? • Interfaith Office “Got Faith?” Whether your answer is yes, no, or maybe, we want to know you! during this social you will meet students and staff from all faith traditions. enjoy great conversations, food, games, and prizes. this is an opportunity to learn about some of the new programming the interfaith office is planning. 11am-1pm • Kickin’ Butts • Granoff Hall Come learn about the tobacco cessation resources on campus and the new tobacco-free policy. a movie will be shown in the lobby and you will have a chance to make your own stress ball while enjoying free refreshments. 12:15-1:15pm Free Fitness Friday: Weight Training 101 Fitness Center We’re celebrating our 10th year with 10 weeks of free instructional fitness programs for students! during session 1 you’ll learn proper form with body weight and dumbbell exercises, and we will help you put together a comprehensive weight training routine you can do anytime. lifting weights helps you improve posture and strength, maintain a healthy weight, and boosts metabolism! *restrictions apply. details about the class, waiver, and dress code at southernCt.edu/fitnesscenter/events.html 12:30-2pm • Queer Luncheon • ASC 238 lGBtQQia students, faculty, staff, and allies are invited to come together to network, engage in conversations, and enjoy a delicious lunch! 1-2pm • Fall Sports Kick-Off Rally Buley Library Patio Get ready for the start of the fall athletic season with the Blue Crew! music, giveaways, and plenty of excitement will be present at the kickoff. Be sure to join us at the first home football game on saturday at Jess dow Field!
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1-3pm • “I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for Ice Cream” Dunkin’ Donuts Patio Join southern’s student Government association for ice cream and learn about student governance and how your voice can make a difference. 3-6:30pm • Walking Tour of Downtown New Haven Leaving from Hickerson Hall Join the office of student Conduct and Civic responsibility and southern on the Green for an interactive walking tour of downtown new haven. learn the unique history of our great city and enjoy a bite at shake shack!
6-8pm • Southern Swag Carnival Conn Hall Lawn play traditional carnival games, join raffles for southern swag baskets, and tie dye your own t-shirt! First-come, first-served, and fun for everyone. 8pm • Laugh Out Loud Comedy Show Lyman Center nick turner is sure to end your week full of laughs! nick is a texas-born, Virginia-raised, new York-based comedian. he has done stand-up comedy on nBC’s “late night w/ seth meyers,” Jimmy Fallon and Comedy Central’s “John oliver’s new York stand-up show.” and he’s doing new stuff like, all the time, seriously, he’s really busy. Be sure to stop by this Free event! Free for sCsu students with valid id, and sCsu student guest (limit one); admission is $15 for the general public; $5 for faculty/staff (limit two tickets).
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SAT T SEP 5 11am-1:30pm • Tailgate Party Pine Grove are you ready for some football? Join the Blue Crew at the pre-game tailgate party. Food, games, face paint, and more! this is one event you don’t want to miss! 1pm • Football Game • Jess Dow Field Come cheer on the owls as they take on Gannon university in the first home football game of the season.
7-9pm • High Stakes Owl Bingo ASC Ballroom Join the office of student involvement and leadership development for your chance to win awesome prizes at high stakes owl Bingo. prizes include Gopros, tVs, and more!
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1-4pm • Let’s Get Crafty • FPS Bring your friends to the Farnham programming space for an afternoon of crafts, snacks, games and more! 1-4pm • Flag Football Tournament • Jess Dow Field Join the men of phi Beta sigma Fraternity, inc. for a flag football tournament on Jess dow field. Come with a team or get placed on a team that day.
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Check Out Southern’s Annual Fall Events! Ronald Herron Day of Service Saturday, September 19 Big E Trip Sunday, September 20 4-11pm Alumni Professionals Day Wednesday, September 30, 1-4pm southern students have the opportunity to sit down with alumni who work in a wide variety of professions. in this relaxed atmosphere, students are able to ask alumni questions about their work and enjoy light refreshments. Stay and Play Weekend Saturday, October 10 Sunday, October 11 Majors Expo Thursday, October 15, 12-3pm the majors expo provides students the opportunity to explore the majors and minors that southern has to offer. students are also provided information about career opportunities related to their major while connecting with faculty, staff, upperclassmen and alumni. Sibling Night Friday, October 16 siblings, cousins, and young friends are invited to sCsu to spend the night with their college student! sponsored by the office of residence life, the night is packed with fun events, dinner and spending time together. Homecoming Festivities Saturday, October 17 a southern tradition for more than 30 years. homecoming includes a sCsu football game, homecoming parade, the pep rally, a dance party and more!
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Owl Family Day Saturday, October 17 southern Connecticut state university invites the parents and families of students to attend owl Family day. this annual event gives parents and families the opportunity to visit their student’s campus home, meet with university faculty and staff, cheer on the sCsu football owls, and meet other sCsu families. Adopt-A-Family Food Drive November donate canned and dried nonperishable goods for local families in need. Social Justice Week Monday, November 9 – Friday, November 13 event locations vary daily. Friends of Rudolph End of November – December 6 in collaboration with the new haven police department, members of the southern community are invited to donate a new, unwrapped, nonviolent toy to be donated to children from the local new haven community. Day of Peace December a day on campus designated to promoting peace within ourselves, across the campus, and in the community, nation, and world!
to manage your student records. Here you can find your schedule, check grades, manage financial awards, and search the course catalog.
Blue Crew: SCSU Spirit Squad CA: Commuter Assistant Conn: Connecticut Hall [Dining Hall] Dogleg: Parking lot behind Brownell Hall that is typically used for overnight guest parking
FNF4A: Friday Night Free-For-All Food Loot: Money on your Hoot Loot that can be spent at any on-campus dining facility
Hoot Loot: Your university ID card that also can be used as a pre-paid debit card, referred to as your Hoot Loot.
MySCSU: The center of technology needs at SCSU. Here you can find links to Learn9, Banner Web, and Owls Mail.
NOW: New Owl Weekend OA: Orientation Ambassador Otus: The university’s mascot. He is the head of our Owl Family!
OwlConnect: The hub of all involvement on campus. [clubs.southernct.edu]
Owls Account: SCSU Email ProCon: Programs Council RA: Resident Advisor RHA: Residence Hall Association RIDES: The RIDES program gives students the ability to utilize a Metro Taxi and have the bill charged to their student account.
Roberta’s (Berta’s): North Campus Market SGA: Student Government Association TE 8: Temporary Building 8
SCSU Lingo
BannerWeb: A student information system that is used
UPASS: A free CT Transit bus pass that can be picked up at the University Card Office
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Gregory Porter Sept. 25 | 8pm enjoy an evening with the Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, and entertainer that npr has dubbed “the next great male jazz singer.” $30 for southern active alumni, faculty, staff, and student guests; $35 for general admission; and $20 for southern students. tickets on sale aug. 31 and, for the series, aug. 22. (203) 392-6154 Gerald Albright and Peabo Bryson Oct. 23 | 8pm a celebrated star of r&B, contemporary music, and jazz, albright is a master saxophonist and bassist. he’s joined by Bryson, a two-time Grammy award-winning vocalist. $35 for southern active alumni, faculty, staff, and student guests; $40 for general admission; and $20 for southern students. tickets on sale aug. 31 and, for the series, aug. 22. (203) 392-6154
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BWB Norman Brown, Kirk Whalum, and Rick Braun Nov. 13 | 8pm the lyman stage comes alive with the riveting sounds of BWB — the acclaimed jazz band that took its name from its three show-stopping members: guitarist norman Brown, saxophonist Kirk Whalum, and trumpeter rick Braun. $30 for southern active alumni, faculty, staff, and student guests; $35 for general admission; and $20 for southern students. tickets on sale aug. 31 and, for the series, aug. 22. (203) 392-6154 Vincent Ingala featuring Gregg Karukas and Steve Oliver Dec. 5 | 8pm hot new saxophonist Vincent ingala and some very special friends bring their smooth jazz style to the stage, with a dusting of holiday classics added in. $25 for southern active alumni, faculty, staff, and student guests; $32 for general admission; and $20 for southern students. tickets on sale aug. 31 and, for the series, aug. 22. (203) 392-6154
*Only $120 to attend four shows! plus $1.50 per ticket handling charge Gregory porter • Gerald albright & peabo Bryson • BWB • Vincent ingala Jazz series on sale: aug. 22 at 11am. tickets for single shows: aug. 31. 20 WEEK OF WELCOME
MUST DO while at SCSU! Attend a football tailgate Hike West Rock
Participate in the annual fall Day of Service
Sit with the Blue Crew to cheer on your Southern Owls
at an athletic game Go to the Spring Week concert Join an intramural team or club sport team Hit the Adanti Student Center for some late-night dining Visit the North Campus Market to buy one of Roberta’s famous cookies Participate in the Homecoming parade Have your picture taken with Otus Purchase Southern swag from the campus bookstore Follow the SCSU Instagram page @scsugram Visit the campus Community Garden Learn how to tell time on the university sundial Get a free week pass at the SCSU Fitness Center Explore the new science building on campus Go on a late-night trip with friends to Three Brothers Diner Get your UPASS card This li comp st is a Get your RIDES card sugg ilation of estio n Attend a comedy show at Lyman Center South s from ern’s stude Walk through the historic Founders Gate n leade t rs. Grab a free sandwich at PB&J Thursday Explore downtown New Haven Root for the Owls when they take on our UNH rivals Compare Pepe’s, Modern, Bar, and Sally’s Pizza New Haven is known for its outstanding pizza! Find the hidden owl in the Engleman rotunda Volunteer at or make a donation to the university’s annual Friends of Rudolph program Hang out in the Academic Quad on a beautiful day Take the train to New York City Choose One
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20 15 Athletics Schedule Home Games Visit SouthernCTowls.com for athletics news and schedules. Field Hockey 9/15 9/23 9/26 10/2 10/10 10/14 10/21 10/24
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Football 9/5 9/25 10/10 10/17 11/7 11/14
Gannon University University of New Haven Pace University Assumption College (Homecoming) Merrimack College NE-10 Championship Weekend
Men’s Soccer 9/12 9/26 10/3 10/21 10/24 10/27
Le Moyne College Franklin Pierce University Saint Anselm College Adelphi University Assumption College Stonehill College
Women’s Soccer 9/19 10/3 10/6 10/9 10/17 10/24 10/31
Southern New Hampshire University University of New Haven Adelphi University American International College Merrimack College College of Saint Rose Bentley University
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Volleyball 9/10 9/12 9/16 9/25 9/29 10/3 10/3 10/5 10/13 10/15 10/27 10/31 11/10 11/17 11/20 11/21
Georgian Court University Bloomfield College Pace University College of Saint Rose University of New Haven University of Bridgeport Merrimack College Dominican College Mercy College Bentley University American International College Franklin Pierce University (Senior Day) Concordia College - New York Northeast-10 Quarterfinals Northeast-10 Semi Finals Northeast-10 Finals
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#WoW twitter Contest – post your best pictures from a WoW event and win a prize. all day. College arts and Crafts, Wilkinson hall, 8pm Greek life showcase, asC Ballroom, 6pm transitioning From hs to College, academic success Center, noon are You smarter than otus? asC, 1pm pB & J thursday, academic Quad, noon sCsu Volleyball vs. Georgian Court university, pelz Gymnasium, 7pm Knocker Ball, Jess dow Field, 7pm active minds Car Wash, Fitch street parking Garage, 11am Free Condom Friday (recurring every Friday), student Center, 11am sugar rush, Farnham programming space, 1pm Beardsley Zoo trip, 11:30am Water Balloon toss, reslife Quad, 2pm F.a.C.e. model try-outs, student Center Ballroom, 6pm health services hits the road, 4:30pm F.a.C.e. model try-outs, 6pm tobacco-Free tuesday (recurring every tuesday), student Center, 11am smile pinki & pizza, asC theater, 6:30pm enhancing student-Faculty Communication, en B106, 11am american history Questionnaire, academic Quad, noon Yoga with active minds, asC Ballroom, 7pm tBt tie-dye, Wilkinson hall, 8pm Free Condom Friday, student Center, 11am Kayaking at lighthouse point park, asC – office of Campus recreation, 1pm open mic night, Kendall drama lab, 7:30pm day of service, reslife Quad, 8 am sCsu Women’s soccer vs. southern new hampshire university, Jess dow Field, 5pm Viewing of “Citizen u.s.a.: a 50 state road trip,” Farnham programming space, 7pm Big e trip with proCon and rha, hickerson hall, 10am health services hits the road, 4:30pm sophomore surge: Finding Your shine, asC 301, 5pm Communicating with a Faculty member, academic success Center, 4pm
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at Southern Sep 23 • rate your plate, Conn hall, 11:30am
english @ sCsu Fall Welcome, en d253, 1pm Sep 24 • Jeopardy with lGBtQia prism and active minds, asC 201, 7pm
proCon Coffee house, Farnham programming space, 8pm Sep 25 • mountain Biking at West rock nature Center, asC – office of Campus recreation, 1pm
sCsu Football vs. university of new haven, Jess dow Field, 7pm Sep 26 • animal haven shelter Volunteer day, animal haven shelter, north haven, Ct, noon
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Carnival day, Farnham programming space/reslife Quad, noon Beach Volleyball, reslife Quad, 2pm Viewing of “the Fence,” Farnham programming space, 7pm health services hits the road, 4:30pm technology and academic success, academic success Center, 6:30pm Bloom’s taxonomy, academic success Center, 11:30am alumni professionals day, lyman Center lawn, 1pm proCon movie night: “Cinderella,” asC theater, 8pm Breast Cancer Walk to Kick off national Walking month, moore Field house, 12:30pm Coloring stress relief, asC 309, 7pm sCsu Field hockey vs. southern new hampshire university, Jess dow Field, 6pm henna tattoos, Farnham programming space, noon Battle on the Blacktop, Wilkinson Basketball Court, noon West rock hike, van leaving from hickerson, 10am strike out stigma, dunkin’ donuts patio, 11:30am GYt: Get Yourself tested, Granoff health Center, noon library: Book sale, robots, Coloring Books, and other intellectual activities, Buley library patio, 9am movie night, Wilkinson hall, 8:30pm Free Flu shots, student Center, 11am avoiding the “Freshman 15”: practical approaches to Being healthy in College, student Center, 1pm transfer Check-in: What’s next? en B121, noon test taking skills, academic success Center, 1:30pm how to Write a paper, academic success Center, noon pumpkin painting and apple Cider, Farnham programming space, noon lyman orchards trip, lyman orchards, noon
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Oct 11 • sunday night Football: san Francisco 49ers at new York Giants, asC theater, 8:30pm Oct 12 • election 2016: a discussion of the Candidates, Farnham programming space, 7pm Oct 13 • proCon Candy Bar, asC, 1pm Oct 14 • preparing For and taking mid-term tests, academic success Center, noon
it’s on us: West Fest! West Campus, 1pm Oct 15 • majors expo, asC Ballroom, noon
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sCsu Volleyball vs. Bentley university, pelz Gymnasium, 7pm Game night with active minds, adanti student Center, 7pm preparing for essay tests, academic success Center, noon sibling night, Farnham programming space, 6pm homecoming “rent,” lyman Center, 2pm proCon movie night, asC theatre, 8pm drug and alcohol panel, Farnham programming space, 6pm proCon pinterest night, asC, 8pm ally rally, academic Quad, 10am rate Your plate, Conn hall, 11:30 am proCon halloween Carnival, reslife Quad, 8pm Bingo night, Kendall drama lab, 7:30pm an evening with Gerald albright and peabo Bryson, lyman Center, 8pm spa day, Farnham programming space, noon sCsu men’s soccer vs. assumption College, Jess dow Field, 6pm sunday night Football: philadelphia eagles at Carolina panthers, asC theater, 8:30pm “Fall” into halloween, Farnham programming space, 7pm
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We are the place where hungry minds gather. Between classes, studying, going to work, and your social life, who has time to get an affordable, healthy meal in a convenient time frame? Take a break! Use your My Meals Meal Plan to eat what you want, when you want, and how you want! Meal plans can be redeemed at the University's all-youcare-to-eat Connecticut Dining Hall or any of the food service retail locations, including the Bagel Wagon, Davis Hall, North Campus Market and the Adanti Student Center Food Court, including Dunkin Donuts. There are a wide variety of meal plans to fit all different schedules and life styles. All residence hall students are UHTXLUHG WR KDYH D PHDO SODQ %XW GRQ·W ZRUU\ &RPPXWHU Meal Plans can be purchased at any time as well. We also offer allergen friendly options. %LJ EHQHILWV ¿ 6DYH XS WR ¿ 6DYH RQ VDOHV WD[ ¿ 6DYH \RXU SDUNLQJ VSDFH ¿ 1R QHHG WR FDUU\ FDVK ¿ 1XWULWLRXV IRRG RSWLRQV ¿ ,QYLWH D IULHQG To purchase a meal plan: Please visit the University Card Office or online at http://hootloot.southernct.edu/mealplans/index.php.
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