2016 Welcome Week Schedule by USI Student Development Programs

AUGUST 18â&#x20AC;&#x201C;24, 2016

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SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE

CONTINUED WELCOME WEEK 2O16

SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE

*All new students are expected to attend

food service hours

Visit USI.sodexomyway.com for the complete list of Food Service hours. Thursday dinner, Friday lunch and dinner and Saturday dinner will be provided as part of Welcome Week. 3

THURSDAY AUGUST 18

9 a.m.– 3 p.m.

Welcome week and campus housing check-in PAC (Physical Activities Center)

Students living in residence halls and campus apartments are invited to this complete one-stop check-in to USI. When you are done, head for your residence hall or apartment where USI faculty, staff and students will help move you into your room.

Pick up Welcome Week Schedule Check into Housing Food Services

Registrar’s Office Public Safety Local Evansville Businesses

2–4 p.m. Housing friends and families meeting Newman Hall—2 p.m. Community Center—3 p.m.

Parents and students are invited to attend a session with Housing and Residence Life to receive more information about living on campus, and have all their questions answered by Housing and Residence Life staff. Sponsored by Housing And Residence Life

3:30 p.m.

cultural diversity welcome reception Carter Hall (University Center West)

The annual Cultural Diversity Welcome Reception helps participants build bridges and friendships within the USI community while emphasizing academic excellence. It is a fun and exciting way to begin college in an informal setting with faculty, staff, returning students, alumni, trustees and employees, including the president and provost of the University. In addition, display tables are on-hand offering information on USI services and programs. Sponsored by the MCC (Multicultural Center)

5–7 p.m. unpack and unwind new student dinner UC (University Center)

Welcome Week officially kicks off with the Unpack and Unwind New Student Dinner. The USI Alumni Association and Parents and Families Association invite you and your family to join us for a picnic dinner at the University Center. Take a break from unpacking! Come as you are, grab some food and enjoy time with other students and their families. Sponsored by the Alumni Association, Food Services and Parents and Families Association

7:30– eagle experience: Community Development* 8:30 p.m. Commuter Students—UC 2217–UC 2220 Campus Residents—Residence Halls

Are you living off-campus? There’s no reason to miss out on the Welcome Week fun! Check in prior to 7:30 p.m. outside UC 2220 to pick up your Welcome Week schedule and your free USI student planner. Stay for the meeting to discuss topics unique to commuter students and learn all about getting to class on time, where to park, what to do between classes and much more. Get useful tips on how to be a successful commuter student by getting involved and staying connected at USI. Students living on campus in residence halls will meet outside their residence hall for their area’s community meeting. Here you will meet the Residence Life staff and other students in your residence hall, and learn about all the programs and services Residence Life provides. Note: Apartment residents will meet on Sunday, August 21.

8:30– 11 p.m.

first night out at the RFWC

RFWC (Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center) Come check out the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center! The RFWC staff and the AMIGOS will help you get involved in games and meet other new students. Activities include billiards, basketball, volleyball, rock climbing and much more. We also will have several games and activities for students who are too worn out from moving in to exercise. Sponsored by RFWC

9–11 p.m. outdoor movie and ice cream Quad

The Activities Programming Board (APB) and Fraternity and Sorority Life are sponsoring this year’s first late-night movie! Bring a blanket, grab free ice cream and enjoy this movie outdoors! Sponsored by APB and Fraternity and Sorority Life

*All new students are expected to attend 5

FRIDAY AUGUST 19

9– PANCAKE breakfast 10:30 a.m. Residence Hall Multipurpose Rooms Join us for a pancake breakfast in the residence halls. All are welcome. Sponsored by Religious Life

8:30– eagle experience: Community Development* 9:30 a.m. Commuter Students —Traditions Lounge (Repeat of Thursday session) Join us to discuss topics unique to commuter students and learn all about getting to class on time, where to park, what to do between classes and much more. Get useful tips on how to be a successful commuter student by getting involved and staying connected at USI. Receive your Welcome Week program and free USI student planner by attending!

9:30– Find your class 11:30 a.m. Quad Don’t be late to your first college class! Meet at the Quad where AMIGOS will assist you in finding classrooms for your fall semester classes.

10:30a.m.– Lemonade STand 12:30 p.m. UC Breezeway Stop by for a refreshing cup of lemonade from the library!

11:30 a.m.– eagle experience: academic Success* 2:30 p.m. Multiple Locations Get to know your professors and learn about your college expectations and requirements before classes begin by attending this program. Some of you will meet with your college and then proceed to lunch, while others have lunch with faculty, then go to college meetings. Meet other new students in your college and learn how to get involved in your major. Be sure to get your FREE T-SHIRT for attending and wear it at Convocation to represent your college! Romain College of Business | Business and Engineering Atrium College of Science, Engineering, and Education | UC, Carter Hall College of Nursing and Health Professions | UC, The Loft College of Liberal Arts | Performance Center University Division | UC 2217–2220 Not sure what college your major is in? Check out USI.edu/academics. 6

*All new students are expected to attend

2:30– Convocation* 3:30 p.m. PAC

Convocation is the official welcome and induction to the University for all new freshmen and transfer students in the graduating Class of 2020. Join other students and USI staff members for this inspiring program.

3:30 p.m. class of 2O2o Photo*

Quad The incoming class of freshmen is scheduled to graduate in 2020. We want to commemorate this moment with a photo of your class of students on the Quad.

4:30 p.m. ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Quad Cool off with the Student Alumni Association while enjoying some ice cream! Sponsored by SAA (Student Alumni Association)

5–6 p.m. interfaith reflection

Kleymeyer Auditorium Attend an interfaith reflection open to persons of all faiths or no faith tradition. Learn more about the religious diversity at USI and our plans for the upcoming year. Sponsored by Spiritual Diversity Project

5:30– 7 p.m.

welcome bash dinner

The Loft Join USI’s Fraternity and Sorority Life students for the Welcome Bash Dinner in The Loft. Find out what sorority and fraternity life is like at USI by visiting each organization’s information table. On-site recruitment registration will be available. Sponsored by Fraternity and Sorority Life and Student Development Programs

6– 10 p.m.

welcome bash

UC and Performance Center 6-9 p.m. in UC East: Strike a pose in the photo booth with your new friends! 6-10 p.m. in Carter Hall: Battle it out with friends in a game of laser tag. 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the Traditions Lounge: Decorate your new room by creating a personalized street sign. 7-9 p.m. in UC 2217-2220: Drop in and test your luck at a game of Bingo. You might just win an awesome prize! 8-10 p.m. at Performance Center: Show off your singing skills accompanied by a live band during a night of Live Band Karaoke! 7

SATURDAY AUGUST 20

9 a.m.– 6 p.m.

eagle experience: univ 1O1* Carter Hall

As part of your UNIV 101 course content, you are required to participate in Eagle Experience: UNIV 101. The program will cover issues facing college students through large group presentations and small group discussions. You will have the opportunity to connect with other new students along with Welcome Week Leaders, AMIGOS and Resident Assistants. You are assigned a session based on your UNIV 101 section number on your fall schedule.

ASSIGNED GROUP SESSIONS: 9 a.m.–Noon | Sections 901–929 Noon–3 p.m. | Sections 930-949, HS1-3, and NO 1 and NO 2 3 p.m.–6 p.m. | Sections 950–978

5:30– 7 p.m.

sga new student dinner UC East and West

The Student Government Association invites you to their annual New Student Welcome Dinner. Come and enjoy free food, great games, door prizes and free giveaways from your Student Government Association. Sponsored by SGA (Student Government Association)

6–10 p.m. Eagle Extravaganza

UC and Performance Center 6-9 p.m. in UC East: Show off your singing skills during a night of karaoke in the Student Life Lounge, located in the lower level of UC East. Also, check out the balloon artist on the main floor of UC East for a creative keepsake! 6:30-9:30 p.m. in Fireside Lounge: Never lose your keys by getting your own laser engraved key chain. 7 & 9 p.m. in the Performance Center: Think you know a lot about a lot? Do you rarely need to Google stuff? Then put a team together and come for the infectiously fun show, Nerdology! This program is an interactive pop-culture trivia show. Come play! Win prizes! Test your knowledge! 7–10 p.m. in Carter Hall: The night ends with a Welcome Week tradition—a video dance party! Enjoy the songs and music videos you love while having a great time with your new USI family!

Sponsored by Student Development Programs and APB

SUNDAY AUGUST 21

11 a.m.– ultimate frisbee game Clarke Lane Field 1 p.m. Ultimate Frisbee is an exciting, non-contact team sport that combines the best features of soccer, American football and Frisbee throwing. USI has its own men’s and women’s Ultimate Frisbee club teams that compete in the Great Lakes region with teams from Notre Dame, Michigan and Illinois. Come learn more about the game and USI’s teams, and enjoy a game of Ultimate Frisbee. Sponsored by the Disc Jockeys (Ultimate Frisbee Team)

12:30– honors meeting 2:30 p.m. Orr Center Atrium The Welcome Meeting and Reception provides incoming Honors students the opportunity to meet the Honors Program director and Honors Student Council during an informal luncheon. Sponsored by the Honors Program

1–3 p.m.

find your class

Quad (Repeat of Friday) Don’t be late to your first college class! Meet at the Quad and AMIGOS will assist you in finding classrooms for your fall semester classes.

2–3 p.m. christian worship service Mitchell Auditorium

The Christian Campus Ministry Groups at USI welcome all students to attend a non-denominational Christian worship service. The event is a great opportunity for fellowship with members of the USI community. Pizza will be provided. Sponsored by USI’s Christian Campus Ministry Groups

SUNDAY

AUGUST 21 CONTINUED

3–5 p.m. disc golf

Disc Golf Course USI is one of the few universities across the country that has an 18hole Disc Golf course. Disc Golf is a cross between throwing a Frisbee and playing golf. The Screaming Eagles Valley Complex is located near O’Bannon Hall behind Parking Lot E, so come out and play a round of Disc Golf! Note: Discs can be checked out from the RFWC or you can use your own. Sponsored by RFWC

4–5 p.m. SWEET SUNDAY LA 0101

Religious Life sponsors a weekly Catholic Mass at 4 p.m. each Sunday night throughout the year in Kleymeyer Hall. Come join us for the service and enjoy some some sweet treats afterwards. Sponsored by Newman Catholic Community

4 p.m.

Eagle Experience: Community Development* Campus Residents —Apartment Areas

Students living on campus in apartments will meet at the designated location for their area’s community meeting. Here you will meet the Residence Life staff, meet other students in your area and learn about all of the programs and services Residence Life provides for on-campus students. McDonald East residents meet outside the McDonald East MPR (Willard Building) McDonald West residents meet outside the Community Center (on the basketball court) O’Daniel North residents meet on lawn outside the Housing and Residence Life office. O’Daniel South residents meet at the recreation area behind Jennings Hall.

4:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C; block party 7:30 p.m. Community Center The Block Party has been a Welcome Week tradition for years as USI as students say goodbye to summer and get ready for the first day of classes. It is the perfect way to spend your last afternoon before college starts. Enjoy great music, prizes and shaved ice from the Kona Ice Truck! This is a good chance to make new friends and learn more about the great organizations that sponsor this amazing event. Sponsored by Student Housing Association and APB

7:30 p.m. hypnotist DANIEL JAMES AND

9:30 p.m.

Carter Hall

Comedy hypnotist Daniel James will present an interactive experience unlike any other. Daniel James has appeared on Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Got Talent, The Ellen Show and The Tonight Show. The hypnosis show will be presented at 7:30 p.m. and again at 9:30 p.m. Arrive early. Doors will not open once the event begins! Sponsored by Student Development Programs

MONDAY AUGUST 22

7:30 a.m.– welcome tents 6 p.m. Multiple Locations Keep an eye out for the USI Welcome Tents on campus during the first two days of classes! Stop by a tent if you need directions to a building or office, if you can’t find your class or if you have any other questions. We also will have free cookies, iced tea, coffee and water available, courtesy of Sodexo Food Services. Stop by for a snack!

6–8 p.m. gospel fun night

Fireside Lounge (UC East) Designed by Grace, USI’s Gospel Choir, is hosting a Welcome Week callout rally. This will be an opportunity for the choir to share information about their rehearsals, performances and plans for the school year. All students have an open invitation to join the group and make a joyful noise. Sponsored by Designed by Grace

TUESDAY AUGUST 23

7:30 a.m.– welcome tents 6 p.m. Multiple Locations 11 a.m.– Chi alpha campus ministry food giveaway Quad 1 p.m. Meet members of Chi Alpha as they give away hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, cookies and drinks in The Quad. Come out and see what their organization is all about! Sponsored by Chi Alpha

3–4 p.m. college mentors for kids call-out rally RFWC Quiet Lounge

College Mentors for Kids (CMFK) is a mentoring program that pairs college students with elementary students from Glenwood Leadership Academy throughout the school year. Take this opportunity to learn about the program and how you can become a mentor. You’ll have a lot of fun meeting the current mentors, and you’ll make some great new friends. Sponsored by Multicultural Center

TUESDAY

AUGUST 23 CONTINUED

5–9 p.m. Board Game Night Library 4th Floor

Enjoy a night of board games! Snacks will be provided. Sponsored by the Library

6–9 p.m. CORN ON THE QUAD Quad

Enjoy fun and games with Archie’s Army! Join in on volleyball, soccer and corn hole. Food will be provided. Sponsored by Archie’s Army

8–10 p.m. DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT PAC

Think you have what it takes to be the last team standing? Show up as a team, or come as a free agent and join a team while making new friends! Teams must be six players with at least two men and two women. Prizes will be awarded. Sponsored by Student Christian Fellowship

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 24

11 a.m.– ice ice baby ice cream social 1 p.m. Multicultural Center Join the Multicultural Center for an Ice Cream Social and check out all the fun activities planned for the upcoming year! Sponsored by Multicultural Center

6–11 p.m. Rock the rec RFWC

Rock the Rec is among Welcome Week’s best events. Check out all that the RFWC has to offer, including great equipment, a climbing wall, group exercise rooms, game room, lounge and much more! Be ready for some fun and free food! 6–8 p.m. Free Dinner 6–9 p.m. RFWC Showcase Sponsored by RFWC

THURSDAY AUGUST 25

11 a.m.– 1 p.m.

Meet the shield

UC Outdoor Event Table Area The Shield is USI’s campus newspaper. Students are welcome to drop by and visit with the staff. If you are interested in joining The Shield staff or you have questions about how The Shield works, this is your chance to meet the people with the answers. Sponsored by The Shield

3–5 p.m. multicultural center cookout

UC East Patio Join the Multicultural Center for a cookout at the UC East Patio. This event will enable new students to interact with one another and begin to build bridges, community and friendship. Sponsored by Multicultural Center

7–8 p.m. fraternity and sorority life information night

Carter Hall Are you interested in joining a fraternity or sorority at USI? If so, come out to this information session, meet members of the USI Greek community and learn more about each organization. Sponsored by Fraternity and Sorority Life

FRIDAY AUGUST 26

11 a.m.– 2 p.m.

multicultural center open house Multicultural Center

The Multicultural Center welcomes you to our Open House. Come meet the staff, get connected and learn about our services and program. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Multicultural Center

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 31

2–6 p.m. student involvement fair

Quad The fair features over 140 student organizations, community groups and departments. Enhance your collegiate experience by finding your place of involvement here at USI! Sponsored by Student Development Programs

4:30– welcome back cookout 6:30 p.m. UC Ampitheater

Fraternity and Sorority Life invites you to enjoy free food and games in the UC Amphitheater. It will be a great opportunity to meet current students and have your questions answered about the community and recruitment. Onsite registration for recruitment will be available. All are welcome. Sponsored by Fraternity and Sorority Life

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 5

1–5 p.m.

labor day at the lake

New Beginnings Lake Bring your swimsuit and sunscreen for a day of fun, swimming, water swings, paddle boats, land and water volleyball, basketball, free food and more! The University will provide transportation from the Community Center and the RFWC to take students to the lake, or drive yourself. Directions leaving USI: Head west on the Lloyd Expressway (Hwy 62), travel .5 miles and turn right onto McDowell Road. At the stop sign, turn left onto Middle Mt. Vernon Road and follow it until the road dead-ends into Posey County Road. Turn right and travel .2 miles. Turn left onto Middle Mt. Vernon Road and the lake will be on the right.