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BENGALS Guide Student Fall 2013
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION SCHEDULE WELCOME TO ORIENTATION THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2013
NSO Check-in, Move-In and Resource Day 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. NSO Check-in and Late Registration Take Care of Last Minute Business Pond Student Union, Bengal Theater Lobby 2:00 p.m. Honors Student Orientation Pond Student Union, Salmon River Suite 5:00 p.m. ISU Housing & Residence Life Welcome Dinner Garrison-Turner Lawn 6:00 p.m. NSO Playfair Activity (Fun) Holt Arena 7:30 p.m. Fashion Show and Spirit Event
IDAHO FALLS
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2013
8:00 a.m. Check-in/Late Registration and Breakfast Tingey Administration Building (TAB) Foyer 9:00 a.m. Welcome & Overview Tingey Administration Building (TAB) 9:20 a.m. Information Sessions Center for Higher Education (CHE) Classrooms 12:15 p.m. Lunch Resource Tables Games & Prizes Music Campus Tours (Optional) Bennion Student Union Multipurpose Room 1:30 p.m. Free Time for Last Minute Business Various Campus Locations
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2013
8:00 a.m. NSO Check-in/Continental Breakfast Rendezvous, Main Atrium 8:30 a.m. Join Your NSO Major Team 9:00 a.m. Priority One – Academics Rendezvous Rooms Noon Lunch and Open House with Colleges (Faculty, Staff, Students, Parent/Guests)
Various Locations on Campus (NSO Leaders and Staff will escort you to lunch)
1:00 p.m. CIRP Survey in NSO Teams Same Location as Lunch 1:45 p.m. NSO Team Activities Team Building (with Orientation Leaders) Last Minute Business (with NSO Volunteers) Various Locations 2:30 p.m. Rotating Resource Information Sessions Student Employment and Finances Campus Safety and Student Rights (Combined Student/Parent Session)
Student Health & Wellness Student Life & Campus Involvement Diversity Support Services (Combined Student/Parent Session)
Various Locations (Orientation Leaders escort teams to sessions)
6:00 p.m. Dinner and Activities BBQ and First Year Involvement Fair Live Entertainment Hypostyle/Quad 9:00 p.m. Movie: Now You See Me Quad
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2013
8:45 a.m. Check-in for Service Project Continental Breakfast Meet at the Hypostyle 11:30 a.m. Lunch Garrison-Turner 1:00 p.m. Recreation Activities Reed Gym Activities Outdoor Adventure Activities Reed Gym/Cadet Field 3:00 p.m. Slip and Slide World Record Activity Bartz Field 5:30 p.m. Dinner Garrison-Turner 6:00 p.m. Party at the Pond Student Union Pond Student Union 9:00 p.m. Bengal Late Night Breakfast Pond Student Union Ballroom
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2013
Welcome to Idaho State University and congratulations on taking the first step in attaining your degree. Whether you are a freshman, transfer or international student, We encourage you to participate fully in New Student Orientation and learn about ISU’s many programs and the resources to support your personal and academic
success.
Orientation jumpstarts your college
experience by welcoming you into the
Bengal family, facilitating connections with fellow students, faculty and staff, and introducing you to the campus
traditions.
12:00 p.m. ISU Women’s Soccer vs. University of Idaho Davis Field 5:00 p.m. March through the Arch
Attending orientation will familiarize
(Followed by a BBQ and activities on the Quad)
lifelong friends.
Reed Gym
you with all the campus has to offer. You’ll have fun while extending your learning outside the classroom and making
We look forward to seeing you during Orientation!
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FIRST YEAR MUST
DO LIST
HOW TO GET THE MOST out of YOUR ISU EXPERIENCE: Join the official Class of 2017 Facebook page /IdahoStateUniversity ClassOf2017
Read all of your class syllabi and enter assignments and exam dates into your calendar
Make sure you are meeting the requirements of your financial aid (i.e. GPA and credit hours)
Plan a meeting with your Academic Advisor
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Set up a meeting to get to know each of your professors during office hours within the first two months of school
Register for a First Year Seminar class ACAD 1102 (1 credit)
Create study groups
Visit the Career Center for help in developing your resume, especially if you plan on applying for a leadership position! www.careers.isu.edu
Feeling overwhelmed? Lonely? Visit the counseling center, reach out!
Visit the Involvement Center and research which student organizations you would like to join isu.edu/stdorg/
Create roommate contracts/expectations
Set goals for your first year; visit the LEAD Center
Set a budget and do your best to stick to it
Take care of yourself— eat well, exercise regularly, and SLEEP!
Interested in going abroad? Visit the International Programs Office: ISU Abroad at studyabroad.isu.edu/
week of welcome 2013 Sunday, 8/25 Student activities board tailgate
11am Davis Field
Rec Night
6-9pm Reed Gym Student recreation center
isu.edu/union/wow
Friday, 8/30 Swap
Women’s soccer game
Campus Recereation welcomes back students, staff and faculty. Climbing wall, chair massages, games, prizes, and pizza will be part of the fun.
Noon Davis Field
The Great Gatsby
Buy, sell, and trade stuff on the quad! Sponsored by the Society of Women Engineers.
ISU vs. University of Idaho
8pm Student Union Bengal Theater
Greek Recruitment BBQ
March thru the Arch
cold butts and beer
3:30–5pm Quad
5pm reed gym
8-10pm Bartz field
Join the ISU family for this traditional entrance to campus life. March from Reed Gym to Swanson Arch. Free food and music!
Ready for some fun? Enjoy ice blocking and a root beer kegger. Ice blocking competitions and free shirts for the first 100.
Come meet the Greeks on campus and get to know more about Greek life at ISU. Free food!
Monday, 8/26
wednesday, 8/28
greek council Backyard games
Welcome back student union bbq & Student Organizations Involvement Fair
noon quad Enjoy some favorite pastime games of bacceball, ladderball, volleyball, and corn hole.
11:30am-1pm quad
Welcome back orange & black
Check out ISU Student Clubs and Departments. Free gear, food, and live music featuring Peak Theory.
4-7pm old town pocatello
LDSSA Lawn Games
Join us at the Old Town Pavilion. The campus is invited for food, entertainment, games, and drawings as the community welcomes ISU. Free transportation provided to and from the Student Health Center between 3 and 7pm.
6–9pm Bartz Field
The Great Gatsby
7-10pm Student Union Games Center
8pm Student Union Bengal Theater
Try your skill at the Punt, Pass, and Kick contest and the Home Run Derby. Then join in the fun of the giant slip’ slide.
Glow Bowling
back to school fred meyer night
Experience glow bowling with music, fun prizes, food and glow face painting. Free glow shirts to the first 75 people!
10pm-midnight fred meyer pocatello
The Great Gatsby
Great deals for all your school needs. Free transportation every 15 minutes between Rendezvous (MLK entrance) and Fred Meyer.
Tuesday, 8/27 Music and Brain Freeze
8pm Student Union Bengal TheaTER
Thursday, 8/29 Tie Dye on the Quad
Noon Quad
noon quad Listen to the fresh sounds of Davin Nebeker and receive a free Otter Pop.
International Black Book Affair
3-6pm Student Union Ballroom International and domestic students are invited to mingle at this event. Food, music and prizes! #be_involved
POST AND TAG YOUR PHOTOS AT EACH EVENT FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!
10am–6pm Quad
UPC End of Summer Pool Party
4pm Ross Park Catch the last rays of summer sun. Free admission to Ross Park Aquatic Complex, food, and giveaways with Bengal ID! Limited to ISU students only.
Fast & Furious 6
7pm & 9:45pm Student Union Bengal Theater Celebrate the new state of the art theater digital projection system and receive a bag of popcorn.
Saturday, 8/31 Student Activities Board Service Project
8:30am Student Union Bengal Cafe Meet in the Student Union Bengal Café for breakfast. Campus service project will start at 9am.
The Croods
1pm & 3pm Student Union Bengal Theater Celebrate the new state of the art theater digital projection system and receive a bag of cotton candy.
Alpha Psi Omega Improvisation Show
7pm Fine Arts Building
Free t-shirts to the first 200 students.
Join Alpha Psi Omega with hilarious evening of Improv in Goranson Hall. Performers will take suggestions from audience.
Student Activities Board Quad Party
Fast & Furious 6
6-8pm Quad
Celebrate the new state of the art theater digital projection system and receive a bag of popcorn.
SAB invites you to enjoy the upbeat music of the Clumsy Lovers followed by the Hunger Games movie! There will be free food to the first 150 students with valid Bengal ID, lawn games, and giveaways and more!
Fast & Furious 6
8pm Student Union Bengal Theater
7pm & 9:45pm Student Union Bengal Theater
Wednesday, September 4 Don’t forget: Student Part-time Job Fair 9am–1pm student union Ballroom
connected isu.edu/be STUDENT MEDIA
Bengal Newspaper isu.edu/bengal Find a Bengal Newspaper in newstands around campus! Tune in to KISU 91FM isu.edu/kisufm BENGAL ID CARDS ARE REQUIRED AT MOST CAMPUS EVENTS AND TO REDEEM EXCLUSIVE STUDENT DISCOUNTS. GET YOURS AT STUDENT UNION CAMPUS CONNECTION 282-INFO
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SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube * See our Social Media Guide on page 7!
3:00 PM Holt Arena Dixie State University
9/14/13
3:00 PM Holt Arena Western State Colorado University
10/5/13
2:00 PM Holt Arena University of North Dakota
FOOTBALL
9/7/13
10/12/13 3:00 PM Holt Arena University of Northern Colorado 11/2/13
3:00 PM Holt Arena Eastern Washington University
11/9/13
3:00 PM Holt Arena Portland State University
8/23/13 4:00 PM Davis Field Boise State University 8/25/13 12:00 PM Davis Field University of Idaho 9/3/13 9/7/13
4:00 PM Davis Field Utah Valley University 12:00 PM Davis Field Utah State University
9/26/13 4:00 PM Davis Field Eastern Washington University 9/28/13 1:00 PM Davis Field University of Montana 10/12/13 12:00 PM Davis Field Weber State University 10/17/13 4:00 PM Davis Field Sacramento State
HAVE QUESTIONS? WE HAVE ANSWERS! CAMPUS CONNECTION INFORMATION LINE:
282-INFO
10/19/13 11:00 AM Davis Field Portland State University 9/10/13
7:00 PM Reed Gym University of Montana Western
10/4/13
7:00 PM Reed Gym Montana State University
10/5/13
7:00 PM Reed Gym University of Montana
10/12/13 7:00 PM Reed Gym Sacramento State
VOLLEYBALL
HOW TO KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON!
Visit isu.edu/be for all event and involvement opportunities on campus!
ATHLETICS HOME GAMES FALL 2013
SOCCER
CALENDARS
10/25/13 7:00 PM Reed Gym Southern Utah University 10/26/13 7:00 PM Reed Gym Northern Arizona University 11/1/13
7:00 PM Reed Gym University of North Dakota
11/2/13
7:00 PM Reed Gym University of Northern Colorado
11/13/13
7:00 PM Reed Gym Weber State University
11/21/13
7:00 PM Reed Gym Eastern Washington University
11/23/13 7:00 PM Reed Gym Portland State University
#BeABengal
SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDE
DEPARTMENT
INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE
ISU
/idahostateu
@IdahoStateU IdahoStateU IdahoStateU
Admissions Office
@BengalVisitDay
isuadmissionsoffice
Alumni Association
/idahostatealumni
@IdahoStateAlum
IdahoStateUAlumni
ASISU
/asisubengals
@myasisu
Bookstore
/UniversityBookstoreIdaho
Campus Recreation
/ISUcampusrec
Craft Shop
/IsuCraftShop
Chartwells Food Service
/ISUfood
Department of Economics
@DineISU
ISUfood
@IdahoStateEcon
Games Center
/IsuGamesCenter
Gender Resource Center
/Janet-C-Anderson-Gender-Resource-Center @andersoncenter
Housing
/isuhousing
@ISU_Housing isu_housing
Student Activities Board
/isu.sab
@isusab
Student Unions & Involvement /ISUStudentUnions Union Program Council
@BeTV_ISU
be_involved
ISUcreative
/Idaho-State-University-Union-Program-Council
KISU-FM 91 Pocatello
@kisuradio
Athletics
@ISU Bengals
/IdahoStateAthletics
Football bengalfootball Idaho State Track
@IdahoStateTrack
Bengal Baseball
@BengalBaseball
Soccer
@IdahoStateSoccr
Women’s Basketball
@HeartofaBengal
Volleyball
@ISUVOLLEYBALL
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BENGAL WEDNESDAYS
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SPORT ISU GEAR OR COLORS EVERY WEDNESDAY TO SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT AND FOR A CHANCE TO WIN PRIZES FROM THE STUDENT ACTIVITIES BOARD OR ASISU!
March Through the Arch
BENGAL TRADITIONS
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25
MEET AT 5PM IN THE REED GYM Join the ISU family for this traditional entrance to campus life. March from Reed Gym to Swanson Arch. Enjoy free music and food!
Bengal Statue High Five for Good Luck Find the Bengal statue that lives in front of the Pond Student Union and high five his paw for good luck!
Family Weekend
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 & 12
GO TO ISU.EDU/UNION/FAMILYWEEKEND FOR MORE INFORMATION
Homecoming Activities
For a list of all Homecoming activities visit isu.edu/homecoming/
BONFIRE
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 9PM HOLT ARENA PARKING LOT
ROYALTY PAGEANT
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 7PM STUDENT UNION BALLROOM
TRUE BENGAL
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
MIDNIGHT AT THE RED HILL PILLARS
PARADE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
9:30AM CENTER STREET POCATELLO
Tree Lighting Festival THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5
7PM POND STUDENT UNION Join the Union Program Council for the 3rd Annual Tree Lighting Festival. Go to isu.edu/union/upc for more information.
CAMPUS MAP
TURNER & GARRISON • Turner Dining Commons • Counseling Offices
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
HOLT ARENA
• Albion Hall • Pre-School
• Football Games • Men’s Basketball Games • Track Events • Athletics Offices • Event hosting
BARTZ FIELD
SPORT MEDICINE REED GYM • Weights & Cardio • Tennis & Racquetball • Pool • Volleyball & Basketball • Climbing Wall • Wellness Center • Sport Clubs & Intramural office
• Miller Ranch Stadium • Rugby Field
BIOLOGY NURSING LECTURE CENTER SPEECH PATHOLOGY CADET FIELD
COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY • Student Services • Cafeteria • Cosmetology
LIBRARY STUDENT HEALTH STUDENT PHARMACY
PHYSICAL SCIENCE RENDEZVOUS • C-Store • Disability Services • Diversity Resource Center • Food Court • Mind’s Eye Art Gallery • 24 HR Computer Lab • Student Success Center • Tutoring • Honors Program
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• Department of Physics & Astronomy • Math Department
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING FRAZIER HALL • Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies • Chick and Diane Bilyeu Theatre (Frazier Auditorium)
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DAVIS FIELD
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COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
PUBLIC SAFETY
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ADMINISTRATION BUILDING • Cashier’s Office • Human Resources • Office of the President
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GRAVELY HALL • Couseling & Testing Service • Janet C. Anderson Gender Resource Center
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FINE ARTS • Music Department • Art Department • Photographic Services • Goranson Hall
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LIBERAL ARTS
STEPHENS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER • Jensen Grand Conccert Hall • Bistline Thrust Theatre • Rogers Black Box Theatre
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POND STUDENT UNION • ASISU Senate office • Union Program Council Office • Total Copy Center • Campus Connection • Food Service Office • ISU Credit Union • Food Service • Jamba Juice • Scheduling and Event Services • Student Affairs Office • Bengal Newspaper Office • KISU Radio Station • Bengal Theater • Games Center • Outdoor Adventure Center • Craft Shop • Bookstore • Post Office • Barber Shop • Involvement Center • Creative Productions • Transition Art Gallery • LEAD Center
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MUSEUM • Museum of Natural History • Registrar • Academic Advising • Scholarships and Financial Aid • TRiO • Graduate School • Admissions • International Programs • Career Center
• Mass Communication • English & Philosophy • History • Sociology & Social Work • Women Studies 7
BUSINESS • Accounting • Computer Information Systems • Finance • Health Care Information Systems Management • Information Assurance Program (Security) • Management • Marketing • Graduate Programs
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THINGS TO DO
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ON CAMPUS • Join a Club
Check out the Student Involvement Center or go to isu.edu/ stdorg for a full listing of current ISU Student Organizations. Don’t miss the Welcome BBQ and Involvement Fair on Wednesday, August 28 at 11am on the Quad.
• Pond Student Union Bowl or play arcade games at the Games Center Watch a movie at the Bengal Theater Movies are FREE for Students
Create pottery at the Craft Shop Sign up for a trip or rent equipment at the Outdoor Adventure Center • Work out or go wall climbing at Campus Millward Ave Recreation • Visit the Museum of Natural History • Go to a play at the Stephens Performing Arts Center • Support ISU Athletics • Join a Sport Club or Intramural group
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• Shop at the Farmers Market • Play Miniature Golf • Go hiking or biking at City Creek • Rock climb at Ross Park • Golf at Riverside and Highland Golf Courses • Go boating or fishing at American Falls Reservoir • Ski or snowboard at Pebble Creek • Roller Skate at Deleta Skating Rink • Float down the river or soak at Lava Hot Springs an
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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE RENTALS
25 OFF %
(208) 282-3912 ISU.EDU/OUTDOOR/RENTALS FIRST FLOOR POND STUDENT UNION
ANY RENTAL EXPIRES DEC. 20, 2013
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$
ANY SMALL HANDCRAFTED DRINK AT THE RENDEZVOUS C-STORE WITH COUPON ONLY EXPIRES DEC. 20, 2013
10%
ADDED FLEX
TO ANY COMMUTER MEAL PLAN Meal plans can be purchased at isu.edu/food COUPON CODE: NSOBOOK
$1 Oatmeal
Any 16oz Smoothie for $2.95
Only valid at ISU Pond Student Union location.
Only valid at ISU Pond Student Union location.
Expires May 2013
Expires May 2013
Free Day Use Pass Expires May 13, 2014
May not be combined with any other offer. Valid in store and on selected items only. Limit one coupon per customer. Excludes textbooks, gift cards, diploma frames, clearance items, promotional items, previous and online purchases, calculators, computer hardware, supplies and software, and professional reference. Void if copied, transferred, and where prohibited by law. See store for details.
WELCOME TO ISU AND THE UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE
20% OFF* a $50 purchase University Bookstore
Expires Sept. 30, 2013
Pond Student Union • (208) 282-3237 • www.isu-pocatello.bkstr.com
(208) 282-3281 ISU.EDU/UNION/CRAFTSHOP/
$1 OFF ANY COMBO MEAL POND STUDENT UNION GAMES CENTER May not be combined with other offers. Expires May 13, 2014 isu.edu/union/gamescenter
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% OFF
699 Yellowstone Ave (208) 232-8996
ORIGINAL PRICES on ALL
Bike Accessories, Equipment & Tune Up/Repair.
(OFFER DOES NOT INCLUDE BIKES)
#ISUBengals