Week of Welcome, Spring 2015

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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 winter beanie 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 Mon., Jan. 12 -18

SCSU WEEK OF WELCOME Winter 2015 Passport Procedures 1. Complete the passport below.

2. Attend programs and activities.

3. Receive a sticker.

4. Place all of your stickers on your passport and submit to the Office of Student Life, ASC 212, between January 19 and January 23.

Name: _________________________________________________ Student ID #: __________________________________________ Owls Email:____________________________________________ Phone:_________________________________________________

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we are excited to celebrate 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, learn about new opportunities, and get some free food!

All events are open to all students.

Complete your passport to earn prizes and be eligible to win a $250 Barnes and Noble Gift Card!

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ACADEMIC SUCCESS INFO Academic Success Workshops for the Spring

Spring Tutoring Hours for the Tutoring and Writing Centers

MONDAY EVENINGS 5:30-6:20 p.m. • Adanti Student Center 306

WRITING:

January 26: Organizing and Managing Your Semester February 2: Taking Notes and What to Do With Them February 9: Preparing for and Taking Mid-terms February 23: Taking and Writing Essay Tests March 2: Organizing and Managing Your Semester March 9: Doing Online Research *Buley Library Room 211 March 23: Researching Papers: From Topic to Outline April 6: Writing Papers: From Outline to Rough Draft April 13: Preparing for and Making Classroom Presentations April 20: Get Ready for Your Final Exams

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS 1-2 p.m. • Adanti Student Center 306

January 28: Organizing and Managing Your Semester February 4: Taking Notes and What to Do With Them February 11: Preparing for and Taking Mid-terms February 25: Taking and Writing Essay Tests March 4: Organizing and Managing Your Semester March 11: Doing Online Research *Buley Library Room 211 March 25: Researching Papers: From Topic To Outline April 8: Writing Papers: From Outline To Rough Draft April 15: Preparing for and Making Classroom Presentations April 22: Get Ready for Your Final Exams

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Mon. 11:45 a.m.-7:15 p.m.

Tues. 10:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

Wed. 10:15 a.m.-7:15 p.m.

Thurs. 10:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

Fri. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

MATH:

Mon. 10:15 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Tues. 10:15 a.m.-5:45 p.m.

Wed. 10:15 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Thurs. 12:30-4:15 p.m.

Fri. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

CHEMISTRY:

Mon. 5-6:30 p.m.

Tues. 10:15 a.m.-11:45 p.m.

Wed. 5-6:30 p.m.

Thurs. 1:15-4:15 p.m.

PHYSICS:

Mon. 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 2:45-6:30 p.m.

Tues. 12:30-2 p.m.

Wed. 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 2:45-6:30 p.m.

Thurs. 12:30-2 p.m.

SPANISH:

Tues.11 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

Thurs. 1:15-2:45 p.m.

TECH FLUENCY:

Tues./Thurs. 12:30-1:15 p.m.

RESIDENCE HALL TUTORING

This spring, tutoring is available from 5-9 p.m. on Sundays in Farnham Hall for the following courses: MAT 100 MAT 102 MAT 107 MAT 120 MAT 122 ENG 112 CHE 120 CHE 121 CHE 125

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Taking Care of Business 8 a.m.-6 p.m. • Mon.-Thurs.

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 – Wintergreen Building • Registrar’s Office – Wintergreen Building • Academic and Career Advisement Center – Wintergreen Building • Disability Resource Center – EN C 105 • Student Health Services – Granoff (Wintergreen Avenue) • Student Life – ASC 212 • Graduate Studies – EN B 110 • Residence Life – Schwartz Hall

Owls Nest Welcome Centers Let us help you start your new semester on a positive note. Grab a snack and let us answer any questions that you might have.

Monday, January 12

8 a.m.-11 a.m.

Wintergreen Parking Garage Pelz Hallway 4 p.m.-8 p.m.

Davis Hall School of Business Tuesday, January 13

8 a.m.-11 a.m.

Wintergreen Parking Garage Pelz Hallway 4 p.m.-8 p.m.

Davis Hall School of Business Owl Locator Stations EN Rotunda 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 to help you succeed.

Monday, January 12

7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

4 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 13

7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

4 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.

Event Changes and Cancellations Although we’re hoping the weather will cooperate this week, we know that this is not always the case. If there are any cancellations or changes in location or time, you can find out about it here: Facebook: facebook.com/SCSUStudentLife Twitter: @SCSUWoW The event information found in this brochure may change. Be sure to check your Owls email for additional updates or check in at the Adanti Student Center Information Desk.

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Welcome EVENTS

7:30-10:30 a.m. • Owl Locator Station • EN Rotunda Need help finding your way around campus? Stop by our Owl Locator Station in the Engleman Rotunda where Southern staff and students can answer any questions you may have. We will have maps and other useful information available to help you get acquainted with Southern’s campus. We look forward to welcoming you!

8-10 a.m. • Donuts with the Dean • ASC Lobby Join Dr. Jules Tetreault, dean of students, for a tasty treat and a cup of joe to kick off the new semester!

8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Fitness Center Open House • Fitness Center, ASC Start the New Year and new semester off right with a free visit to the Fitness Center! Stop in for a tour, a class, or just some advice! We’ll have a sampling of group fitness classes and “learn by doing” fitness workshops throughout the day. Visit our website, SouthernCT.edu/student-life/health/fitness-center, for hours and a schedule of events. Current students, faculty, and staff are welcome with Hoot Loot and signature of liability waiver prior to participation.

11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Welcome Back Lunch • Outside ASC Theater The President’s Cabinet invites you to join them for a baked potato and chili bar. Come mingle and enjoy a free lunch.

11 a.m.-2 p.m. • University Resource Fair • ASC Ballroom Southern offers a number of resources to support you and assist you in having a successful semester. At the Resource Fair, you can meet university office representatives and grab some informational materials.

1-2 p.m. • “The Talk” • ASC 303 Join the Women’s Center and Men’s Initiative staff for a lunchtime conversation on current events that touch on gender issues, sexuality and race relations.

1-3 p.m. • WSIN Music Mania • ASC Plaza Level Stop by and enjoy music hosted by your campus radio station. We’ll be taking requests for your favorite songs!

1-3 p.m. • Are You Smarter Than Otus? • ASC Plaza Level How well do you know Southern? Compete against the university’s iconic mascot, Otus the SCSU Owl, for a chance to win prizes! Brought to you by SCSU TV.

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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

2-3 p.m. • Success in a Bag • ASC 201 Come learn how you can be a successful student! Create your own Success in a Bag, with fun tips, tricks and giveaways. Did you know that chewing mint gum can help you retain information? While you make your bag, get the scoop on the new Academic Success Center and all the programs it will offer. Be sure to share some of your ideas, too!

3-5 p.m. • The “Give 5” Kick-Off • FPS Stop in and find out how you can get involved in this community initiative. Bring your service ideas to share and help create blankets to donate to a local charity.

4-5:30 p.m. • Owl Locator Station • EN Rotunda Need help finding your way around campus? Stop by our Owl Locator Station in the Engleman Rotunda where Southern staff and students can answer any questions you may have. We will have maps and other useful information available to help you get acquainted with Southern’s campus. We look forward to welcoming you!

4:30-7:30 p.m. • 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. Pizza and drinks will be provided with free giveaways. Sponsored by the Graduate Student Affairs Committee.

6-8 p.m. • Make a Dream Catcher • FPS Come catch some ZZZs with the Sustainability Living Learning Community. Materials (all sustainable, of course) will be provided for you to create your own dream catcher in a relaxing environment.

6-9 p.m. • Paint Night Party • ASC Ballroom B Now’s your chance to create a real work of art, led by a local artist. All supplies will be provided. Enjoy free food and drinks and walk away with a classic painting, painted by YOU! 7-8:30 p.m. • Sorority Zumba • ASC Ballroom A Get up. Go Greek! Ditch the boring workout and join SCSU’s sororities for a night of Zumba!

9-11 p.m • Snowmen, S’mores, and Cocoa • West Campus Join the students of the West Campus Honors College for s’mores and enter an indoor snowman-making contest. The winning team members will each receive a $50 gift card to the bookstore.

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TUESN JA 13 7:30-10:30 a.m. • Owl Locator Station • EN Rotunda Need help finding your way around campus? Stop by our Owl Locator Station in the Engleman Rotunda where Southern staff and students can answer any questions you may have. We will have maps and other useful information available to help you get acquainted with Southern’s campus. We look forward to welcoming you!

10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • Toasty Hands and Sweet Treats • Schwartz Hall Lobby It’s cold outside! Come get warmed up in Schwartz Hall with some free hand warmers and treats sponsored by the Women’s Center, DARC and Residence Life.

12-2 p.m. • CTrides • ASC Ballroom Lobby CTrides helps commuters find the best way to get to work or school and offers information and resources for travel options throughout Connecticut, including carpools, vanpools, bus, train and biking/walking information. Stop by to learn more about safe and affordable commuting options.

12-2 p.m • Commuter Student Luncheon • ASC Ballroom A Calling all commuter students! Enjoy lunch with student leaders and meet some fellow commuter students. Pick up some goodies and find out how to get involved in the newly formed Commuter Commission.

12-4 p.m. • Custom Calendars • Sudent Center Plaza Join the West Indian Society and create your own custom calendar. Take a picture with your friends and start the new year right. There will also be music to make the experience even more fun!

12:30-1:30 p.m. • Success in a Bag • ASC 201 Come learn how you can be a successful student! Create your own Success in a Bag, with fun tips, tricks and giveaways. Did you know that chewing mint gum can help you retain information? While you make your bag, get the scoop on the new Academic Success Center and all the programs it will offer. Be sure to share some of your ideas, too!

1-3 p.m. • Candygram Galore • ASC Plaza Level Brighten someone’s day! Create a free Candygram for a friend, faculty or staff member. Peer mentors will welcome you back and help you reconnect with those around you.

2-4 p.m. • Winter Welcome Bash • Outside ASC Theater Kick off the semester with music, take a picture with your friends and Otus, rock the open mic, play SCSU trivia, win prizes, and more. Enjoy this opportunity to meet new friends while discovering the abundance of resources and programs at Southern.

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Need help finding your way around campus? Stop by our Owl Locator Station in the Engleman Rotunda where Southern staff and students can answer any questions you may have. We will have maps and other useful information available to help you get acquainted with Southern’s campus. We look forward to welcoming you!

4:30-7:30 p.m. • Graduate Student Welcome Station • EN Rotunda Attention, graduate students! Stop by the Welcome Station for information on upcoming events and graduate student funding opportunities. Hot chocolate, coffee, and donuts will be provided with free giveaways.

Sponsored by the Graduate Student Affairs Committee.

5-6 p.m. • SCSU Senior Trip Info Session • ASC 217 Graduating this year? Then you need to know about SCSU’s graduation trip to Virginia Beach, hosted by the senior class. Find out what’s included, ask questions and enter to win some great SCSU prizes.

5:30 p.m. • Women’s Basketball • MFH Cheer on the Owls when Southern women’s basketball takes on Saint Anselm College!

6-7 p.m. • Vegan/Vegetarian Pizza Social • ASC 301 Join us for famous New Haven vegan/vegetarian pizza. Learn about local dining options and leadership opportunities within an animal advocacy student group.

7-7:45 p.m. • Meet the Fraternities Tip-Off Party • MFH Interested in an SCSU Fraternity? Join the pre-game tailgate to learn more about each fraternity’s mission and how you can get involved.

7:30 p.m. • Men’s Basketball • MFH Cheer on the Owls when Southern men’s basketball takes on Saint Anselm College!

7:30-9:30 p.m. • Salsa Night with OLAS • ASC Ballroom A Location Join OLAS for salsa dancing lessons and a performance by the Key EN: Englem OLAS dance team. No dance experience required. Latin food an Hall FP S: Farnham Pr and refreshments provided. ogram 8 p.m. • “Annabelle” Movie Night • ASC Theater She terrified you in “The Conjuring,” but this is where it all began for Annabelle! Join Programs Council for a free screening, pizza and popcorn.

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9-11 p.m. • New Year’s Eve Bash • Neff Hall Head over to Neff Hall to celebrate the New Year with your friends and classmates! Dress in your New Year’s Eve best and take photos with your friends on the red carpet. Be ready to share your resolutions and hopes for 2015! All are welcome.

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WEDN JA 14 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Make a Pad, Take a Pad • EN Rotunda Get crafty and create a colorful up-cycled notepad made out of recycled papers and cereal boxes. Keep yourself organized and reuse materials while learning about the lifecycle of paper products.

11 a.m.-2 p.m. • Interdisciplinary Studies Open House • EN B115 Want to create a custom degree program? Design your own concentration to meet your academic and career goals? Join us at the Interdisciplinary Studies (formerly Liberal Studies) Open House.

11 a.m.-2 p.m. • Open House at Wepawaug-Flagg Federal Credit Union • ASC Street Level Stop by for food, fun, raffles and giveaways! Everyone who visits will be entered into a prize drawing for gift cards to area merchants. Improve your chances of winning by opening an account that day. Bring two forms of identification and money to deposit.

11 a.m.-3 p.m. • WSIN Radio Shout-Outs • ASC 210 Visit or contact WSIN Radio to have your own shout-out heard LIVE on the campus radio station!

12-1 p.m • Cup of Soup • EN Rotunda What better way to celebrate winter than with a hot bowl of soup? Join your Student Government representatives to learn more about how they advocate on your behalf.

12-1 p.m. • Do the Blue • Dunkin’ Donuts Lounge Join Southern’s Blue Crew to show your Southern pride as we start a new year at SCSU. Get your photo taken for a photo project and tell us your favorite part about being a Southern Owl! 12-2 p.m. • Women’s Center and Men’s Initiative Welcome Back Table • ASC Plaza Level Learn about upcoming events and important topics that will help make your semester a great one. Refreshments will be provided.

2-4 p.m. • Hot Chocolate Bar • ASC Plaza Level Join the members of NAACP for a cozy hot chocolate break!

12-2 p.m. • Taste of Culture Open House • ASC 233 All are cordially invited to visit the Multicultural Center to learn about its programs and resources and enjoy a taste of our Southern culture. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends while discovering the abundance of offerings available through the Multicultural Center.

12:30-1:30 p.m. • School of Business Open House • Rooms 020A and 020B School of Business students are invited to drop by our welcome back tables for information and refreshments.

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1-3 p.m. • Club and Organization Involvement Fair • ASC Ballroom Want to get more involved on Southern’s campus? Talk with student leaders of clubs and organizations to find out how you can get connected.

1-3 p.m • Do the Blue • ASC Ballroom Lobby Join Southern’ s Blue Crew to show your Southern pride as we start a new year at SCSU. Get your photo taken for a photo project and tell us your favorite part about being a Southern Owl! 1-3 p.m. • Candygram Galore • ASC Ballroom Lobby Brighten someone’s day! Create a free Candygram for a friend, faculty or staff member.

Peer mentors will welcome you back and help you reconnect with those around you.

2:30-4 p.m. • Afternoon Tea, Southern Owl-Style • Women’s Hall of Fame, Schwartz Hall Come relax and visit with the staff of the Women’s Center and Men’s Initiative while enjoying a cup of tea, special treats and friendly conversation. Tea party favors will be shared with all guests.

4-5 p.m. • Cup of Soup • EN Rotunda What better way to celebrate winter than with a hot bowl of soup? Join your Student Government representatives to learn more about how they advocate on your behalf.

4:30-7:30 p.m. • Graduate Student Welcome Station • DA Lobby Attention, graduate students! Stop by the Welcome Station for information on upcoming events and graduate student funding opportunities. On-the-go-snacks will be provided with free giveaways. Sponsored by the Graduate Student Affairs Committee.

7-9:30 p.m. • Residence Hall Association Welcome Back Social • FPS Enjoy a wide variety of treats, sweets and giveaways with RHA! 7-11 p.m. • Roller Disco • ASC Ballroom Grab your friends and head to the Ballroom for a night of rollerskating and music!

8-10:30 p.m. • “Before Sunrise” Movie Screening • North Campus Office The International Living Learning Community is hosting a screening of “Before Sunrise” with a discussion to follow.

8 p.m. • Basketball Tournament • MFH Join the Black Student Union for a three-on-three basketball tournament. Music, games and food! Prizes for the winning team!

9-10:30 p.m. • Glow Bowling • Wilkinson Hall Basement The First Generation Living Learning Community in Wilkinson will host a glow bowling night in the Wilkinson Basement. Enjoy some snacks and bowl the night away with our glow-in-the-dark pins! Open to all students.

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S R U TH AN J 15 9-11 a.m. • Commuter Student Hang-out • ASC 215 Stop by the Commuter Student Lounge to fill up your coffee mug before the rest of the day’s events. Meet fellow commuter students and chat with helpful staff. Light refreshments will be served.

10 a.m.-12 p.m. • First Generation Drop-In • EN A220 Will you be the first in your family to graduate from college? Do you have questions about college? Come meet the FYE office staff and get all of your questions answered.

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • Rockin’-Around-the-Clock Celebration Luncheon • Conn Hall Put on your poodle skirt or leather jacket for a special lunch in Connecticut Hall! Don’t have a meal plan? No worries! Enter for a reduced price of only $5.

12-1:30 p.m. • SAGE Center Open House • ASC 238 Welcome back Owls! Visit the SAGE Center and warm up with refreshments, music, and friends. We want to welcome our LGBTIQQA and allies back to Southern!

12-1:30 p.m. • Women’s Studies and Triota Open House • EN B229 Meet faculty and students in the Women’s Studies Program and Triota, and the National Women’s Studies Honor Society. Enjoy some snacks while picking up information.

12-2 p.m. • Peanut-Butter-and-Jelly Thursday • Outside of EN B121 Join us at this Southern tradition — PB&J Thursday — and make your own PB&J while mingling with other students and learning about SCSU’s programming board, ProCon. 12-3 p.m. • Goal Setting with the Fitness Center and Counseling Services • ASC Plaza Level Want to set a goal to make this year different? Need help figuring out how to achieve your goals? Instead of a temporary New Year’s resolution this year, discover the keys to success with guidance from the Counseling Center and the Fitness Center. Stop by and learn how to create “S.M.A.R.T.” goals, and leave with a plan that will work just for you.

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1-3:30 p.m. • No-Stress Zone • Granoff Hall Start your semester off right in the Health and Wellness Center’s “No-Stress Zone” at Granoff Hall. Come enjoy free refreshments and winter giveaways, use the massage chairs, and let your worries go as the semester begins.

1-3 p.m. • Cupcake Decorating • Outside ASC Theater Stop by between your classes and decorate your own cupcake with the Black Student Union!

1:30-3:30 p.m. • Study Abroad Information Session • EN Rotunda Learn about the many exciting study abroad opportunities available to SCSU students in 2015. Use an interactive study abroad map to match your field of study and international interests with the perfect site and program. Food, giveaways and the first step in an unforgettable international experience!

2-4 p.m. • Transfer Student Hang-Out • ASC 217 Calling all transfer students! Join the Office of New Student and Sophomore Programs and the Office of Student Life for an afternoon of fun while meeting fellow transfer students. Get tips on how to get connected at Southern and gain valuable information about making the most of your transfer experience.

4:30-7:30 p.m. • Graduate Student Welcome Station • DA Lobby Attention, graduate students! Stop by the Welcome Station for information on upcoming events and graduate student funding opportunities. Mini-sandwiches and drinks will be provided with free giveaways. Sponsored by the Graduate Student Affairs Committee.

7-8 p.m. • A Sweet Taste of New Haven • FPS Join the Office of Judicial Affairs for a tasty tour of some of New Haven’s best sweet treats.

7:30-9 p.m. • Glow-in-the-Dark Tag • ASC Ballroom Who’s “It”? Get your friends together and enjoy glow-in-the-dark tag in the ballroom! Tag, you’re it! Sponsored by Campus Recreation.

10 p.m.-1 a.m. • Welcome Back Dance Party • ASC Ballroom Join Programs Council at the first dance party of the semester. This is one you won’t want to miss!

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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FRI JAN 16 10-11 a.m. • Study Abroad Story Hour • EN D 253 Listen to SCSU study abroad alumni speak about their experiences on short-term and semester-long programs. Ask questions about the process, any concerns and the benefits of studying abroad. Refreshments will be provided.

11 a.m. -2 p.m. • FYE and New Student and Sophomore Programs Open House • EN A 220 Warm up with a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate in the First-Year Experience and New Student and Sophomore Programs Office. Enjoy cookies and learn more about what these offices offer to first-year students (freshmen), sophomore students and transfer students. All are welcome!

12-1:15 p.m. • Free Yoga Friday • Fitness Center, ASC Starting today and every Friday throughout the semester, current students, faculty and staff can practice yoga with Denise Zack from 12:15-1:15 p.m. Class registration begins at noon each week, and nonmembers should arrive early to sign a waiver. Yoga is a great way to introduce balance into your semester!

12-1 p.m. • Lunchtime Leadership Series: Serving the Leader Within You • ASC 326 Come to the kickoff of the Lunchtime Leadership Series, a biweekly, semester-long lunch series that is open to all students. In this inaugural session we will discuss the concept of Servant Leadership, and what it means to be a servant leader, with our featured guest, Dr. Tracy Tyree, vice president of student affairs. RSVP to Student Life (ASC 212) at (203) 392-5782 by January 15 at noon to reserve your spot.

1 p.m. • Dodgeball Tournament • Pelz Gymnasium “Can you dodge a wrench? If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball!” Bring a team of six to the P.E. Club’s sixth annual dodgeball tournament. T-shirts will be awarded to the top three teams. The tournament kicks off with an exhibition match between the women’s rugby club and the members of the veteran’s club on campus. $5 per person. Put your team together today! If you don’t have a team we will place you on one.

2-3 p.m. • It’s OA Time! Outrageous Apps and Orientation Ambassadors • ASC Theater Join the Orientation Ambassadors for some fun appetizers as they discuss strategies to be a successful student, ways to get involved on campus and the fantastic resources Southern offers. Learn about the application process for joining the orientation staff.

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3-4 p.m. • Get Connected! • ASC 217 New to Southern or want to kick off the new semester on the right foot? All are welcome! Join FLiP for icebreakers and other great “getting to know you” opportunities!

3-5:30 p.m. • A Happier World Begins with You • ASC Theater Watch the award-winning, thought-provoking documentary “HAPPY” and learn about how you can create more happiness and well-being in your life. A brief discussion about how this film applies to you will follow. Your heart will smile!

3-6:30 p.m. • Yale University Art Gallery Visit • Vans Leave from Hickerson Hall Join the Office of Judicial Affairs for a visit to the Yale University Art Gallery. Following our self-guided exploration of the gallery, we will head to Shake Shack for an early dinner. Vans will depart from Hickerson Hall at 3 p.m. and return at about 6:30 p.m. Sign up in Student Life, Adanti Student Center 212.

8 p.m. • PostSecret Live! with Frank Warren • Lyman Center Frank Warren is author of the best selling “PostSecret” series of books. “The World of PostSecret,” his newest book, was released in November. He will share stories from the more than 500,000 postcards he has received from around the world. Tickets: $5 SCSU students, $10 faculty/staff and student guests.

8-10 p.m. • Sundaes at Schwartz • Schwartz Hall Lobby Join the Schwartz staff for make-your-own ice cream sundaes!

All are welcome.

9 p.m.-12 a.m. • Open Mic Night • Chase Hall Are you a singer, poet or musician, or have another awesome talent? Showcase your skill as Chase Hall kicks off its Creative Arts Programming Series!

All are welcome.

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SATN JA 17 1 p.m. • Women's Gymnastic Meet • MFH Support Southern’s women’s gymnastics as the team competes with the University of Bridgeport, Brown University, and Rhode Island College.

1-5 p.m. • Snow-Down Throw-Down • ASC Explore the Student Center to find a wide variety of winter activities to take part in! Activities include: Zentangle drawing: yoga for your brain; painting your own pottery owl; free chair massages; psychic readings; Pinterest crafts; mug decorating; caricature artists; cookie and hot chocolate bar and more! Participate in the “Make One, Take One” service project and create a hot chocolate mason jar for the IRIS Foundation and make an additional one to take home.

1 p.m. and 3 p.m • Throw-Down Double Feature • ASC Theater Bring your friends to watch screenings of “Dumb and Dumber” and “Dumb and Dumber To.” 1 p.m. • “Dumb and Dumber” 3 p.m. • “Dumb and Dumber To” 8 p.m. • SCSU’s Make A Deal • ASC Ballroom Wear your craziest costume for your chance to “Make A Deal” and win some awesome prizes at Southern’s version of the classic game show. This is definitely one not to be missed!

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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SUNN JA 18 2:30-10 p.m. • NFL Playoff Party • FPS Join us for the NFL conference championship games and watch the playoffs unfold. Arrive at 2:30 p.m. sharp to participate in our NFL Fantasy Football Playoff Challenge for a chance to win a TV and other great prizes! Wings, pizza and drinks will be served throughout the day.

8-10 p.m. • Grocery Games • Brownell Hall Lobby Join the upperclassmen residence halls in playing games with a chance to win gift cards to local grocery stores! All are welcome.

Spring Week April 20-25

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Check Out Southern’s Annual Spring Events!

MLK Jr. Day Celebration Wednesday, January 28 OwlTHON Friday, February 20 OwlTHON brings together students, faculty and alumni to raise money for Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital (YNHCH) through a night of nonstop dancing and activities. Participants remain on their feet for the duration of the event as they stand up for the kids at Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital (YNHCH). More than 200 participants raised a total of $6,187 at the first annual OwlTHON on February 21, 2014. On February 20, 2015, the second annual OwlTHON will kick off at 6 p.m. in the Adanti Student Center Ballroom and will run until midnight. Visit owlthon.kintera.org to learn more.

Black History Month Celebration Wednesday, February 25 Otus’ Birthday Wednesday, March 4 Help us celebrate everyone’s favorite Owl. The day will be filled with Owl Spirit! Don’t forget your blue and white!

Women’s Appreciation Day Celebration Wednesday, March 25 Heritage Ball Thursday, March 26 Relay For Life Friday April 17 – Saturday April 18 Relay For Life events raise money for cancer research while also recognizing and celebrating caregivers, who give time, love, and support to their friends, family, neighbors and coworkers facing cancer.

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Hall Olympics Sunday, April 19 All nine residence halls take part in friendly competitions in various events. Events range from threelegged races and scavenger hunts to three-on-three basketball tournaments and more!

Spring Week Monday April 20 – Saturday April 25 Spring Week takes place during the final weeks of the spring semester, and highlights include the Spring Week concert and dance party. In the past, the Spring Week concert has featured artists such as Fabolous, The Roots, Trey Songz, The Dream, Talib Kweli, Yellowcard and more.

The Big Event Saturday, April 25 The Big Event is a campus-wide initiative that brings Southern students and staff together to support the New Haven community through service and volunteerism.

Registration opens in March.

Student Appreciation Day Wednesday, April 29 Programs Council sponsors a day of events and giveaways to recognize students for all their hard work.

LOL C omedy Series

PostSecret Live! FRANK WARREN Frank Warren PostSecret Live Friday, January 16 • 8 p.m.

Frank Warren is the creator of the phenomenon PostSecret Project, a collection of highly personal and artfully decorated postcards mailed anonymously from around the world, displaying the soulful secrets we never voice.

He will discuss how postcards mailed anonymously can have tremendous healing powers and share stories from the more than 500,000 postcards he has received from around the world.

Tickets: $20 General Public, $10 Faculty/Staff and SCSU Student Guests (Limit 2), $5 SCSU Student with valid ID (Limit 1) Seating: General Admission

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Mike Birbiglia Friday, January 30 • 8 p.m.

Award-winning comedian, actor, and filmmaker Mike Birbiglia returns to the stage with more painfully awkward stories in his all-new show about jokes, and how they can get you in trouble. Join Mike as he gets arrested in New Jersey, screamed at by a famous director, heckled by Statler and Waldorf, and attacked by zombie rodents.

“Master of the personal, embarrassing tale!”Time Magazine

Enjoy a night of comedy with one of the funniest people on television LIVE at Lyman Center!

Craig Ferguson Saturday, February 28 8 p.m.

In December the Peabody Award winning, Emmy Award -nominated host of CBS-TV’s “The Late, Late Show,” Craig Ferguson, ends his 10-year run on television. In addition to his TV show, he has had a successful, diverse, and eclectic career that encompasses film and the stage as both an actor and comedian. Craig Ferguson has performed to sold-out theaters all over the country including Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall.

Tickets: $45 Premium (Main Sections M 1-6), $40 Regular (Upper Sections U1 & U12), $35 Regular Faculty Staff and SCSU Student Guest (Limit 2), $20 Regular SCSU Student w/valid ID (Limit 1) Seating: Reserved (Content is intended for mature audiences) WSHU Public Radio’s “Join the Conversation” with Dave Barry Wednesday, March 4 • 7 p.m.

“Live Right and Find Happiness (Although Beer is Much Faster): Life Lessons and Other Ravings from Dave Barry”—This new book is an uproariously funny examination of what one generation can teach to another — or not — from the Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times-bestselling author of “You Can Date Boys When You’re Forty” and “Insane City.”

The event will include the author’s live presentation with audience Q&A and booksigning.

Tickets: $35 General Public, $25 Faculty/Staff, SCSU Student Guests (Limit 2), $10 SCSU students with valid ID (Limit 1) Seating: General Admission

Tickets: $25 General Public (includes a free copy of new book!) $10 Companion Ticket (no book included) $5 All Students (no book included)

(Content is intended for mature audiences)

Seating: General Admission

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20 15 Athletics Schedule Visit SouthernCTowls.com for athletics news and schedules.

Home games are in bold.

Men’s Basketball 1/3 1/7 1/10 1/13 1/17 1/21 1/24 1/27 1/31 2/4 2/7 2/11 2/14 2/18 2/21 2/24

University of New Haven Southern New Hampshire University Bentley University Saint Anselm College Saint Michael’s College Stonehill College Franklin Pierce University Merrimack College Assumption College University of New Haven Le Moyne College East Stroudsburg University Adelphi University Pace University College of Saint Rose American International College

West Haven, Conn.

Manchester, N.H. New Haven, Conn.

New Haven, Conn.

Colchester, Vt. North Easton, Mass.

New Haven, Conn.

New Haven, Conn.

Worcester, Mass.

New Haven, Conn.

Syracuse, N.Y. New Haven, Conn.

New Haven, Conn.

New York, N.Y. New Haven, Conn.

Springfield, Mass.

3:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

West Haven, Conn.

1:30 p.m.

New Haven, Conn.

Manchester, N.H. New Haven, Conn.

New Haven, Conn.

Colchester, Vt. North Easton, Mass.

New Haven, Conn.

New Haven, Conn.

Worcester, Mass.

New Haven, Conn.

Syracuse, N.Y. New Haven, Conn.

New York, N.Y. New Haven, Conn.

Springfield, Mass.

1:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

Women’s Basketball 1/3 1/4 1/7 1/10 1/13 1/17 1/21 1/24 1/27 1/31 2/4 2/7 2/14 2/18 2/21 2/24

University of New Haven University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Southern New Hampshire University Bentley University Saint Anselm College Saint Michael’s College Stonehill College Franklin Pierce University Merrimack College Assumption College University of New Haven Le Moyne College Adelphi University Pace University College of Saint Rose American International College

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Women’s Gymnastics 1/17 1/24 1/31 2/7 2/8 2/15 2/27 3/7 3/14 3/21

University of Bridgeport, Brown University, Rhode Island College University of Nebraska, Rutgers, SUNY Brockport Yale, Rhode Island College, University of Bridgeport Cornell University, SUNY Brockport, Ithaca College SUNY Cortland Brown University West Chester University Maryland, University of Bridgeport, College of William & Mary West Chester University ECAC Championships

New Haven, Conn.

1 p.m.

New Brunswick, NJ

1 p.m.

New Haven, Conn

1 p.m.

Ithaca, NY Cortland, NY Providence, RI West Chester, PA

1 p.m.

1 p.m.

1 p.m.

7 p.m.

College Park, MD West Chester, PA New Haven, Conn.

1 p.m.

1 p.m.

1 p.m.

Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving 1/10 1/11 1/16 1/17 2/5 2/6 2/7 2/8 2/20-22 3/11-14

Marist Conn College College of Saint Rose Le Moyne Northeast-10 Championships Northeast-10 Championships Northeast-10 Championships Northeast-10 Championships Metro Championships NCAA Championships

Poughkeepsie. N.Y. New Haven, Conn.

Albany, N.Y. Syracuse, N.Y. Worcester, Mass.

Worcester, Mass.

Worcester, Mass.

Worcester, Mass.

Piscataway, N.J. Indianapolis, Ind.

1 p.m.

1 p.m.

4 p.m.

12:30 p.m.

5 p.m.

10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Men’s Indoor Track & Field 1/11 1/14-15 1/24 1/31 2/5 2/6 2/14 2/21

Dartmouth Relays URI Heptathlon Qualifier Sorlien Invitational Boston University Terrier Invitational NY Metropolitan Championships NY Metropolitan Championships Valentine Invitational Northeast-10 Indoor Track & Field Championship 2/27-28 New England Championships

Hanover, N.H. Kingston, R.I. Kingston, R.I. Boston, Mass.

Riverdale, N.Y New York, N.Y. Boston, Mass.

9 a.m.

11 a.m.

9 a.m.

10 a.m.

9 a.m.

9 a.m.

12 p.m.

Boston, Mass.

Boston, Mass.

4 p.m.

12 p.m.

Women’s Indoor Track & Field Schedule 1/11 1/24 1/30 1/31 2/5 2/6 2/14 2/21

Dartmouth Relays Sorlien Invitational BU Terrier Invite Boston University Terrier Invitational NY Metropolitan Championships NY Metropolitan Championships Valentine Invitational Northeast-10 Indoor Track & Field Championship 2/27-28 New England Championships

Hanover, N.H. Kingston, R.I. Boston, Mass.

Boston, Mass.

Riverdale, N.Y New York, N.Y. Boston, Mass.

9 a.m.

9 a.m.

1 p.m.

10 a.m.

9 a.m.

9 a.m.

12 p.m.

Boston, Mass.

Boston, Mass.

4 p.m.

12 p.m.

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