ORIENTATION & WELCOME WEEK
2016 SCHEDULE
NAME: GROUP: GATEWAY CLASSROOM:
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ORIENTATION 2016 KEY:
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REQUIRED FOR RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM ALUMNI 108
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REQUIRED FOR COMMUTER STUDENTS
LUNCH 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
LYCEUM EVENT
Students can use their ID card to eat using their Wingate meal plan. Parents and families can dine too for $7.25 each.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18
NEW RESIDENTIAL STUDENT CHECK-IN 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM CUDDY ARENA BULLDOG CENTRAL 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CUDDY ARENA Come take care of everything all in one location! The following will be present to welcome you to Wingate University -- Residence Life (housing information and ID cards), Health Center, Campus Mail boxes, Campus Safety (Parking decals), Wingate Dining (meal plans), Information Technology, and the Parent Society. PARENT WELCOME SESSION 10:00 AM - 1ST OPTION AUSTIN AUDITORIUM Parents only need to attend one welcome session.
W.T. HARRIS DINING HALL
ICE CREAM SOCIAL 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM OUTSIDE OF STEGALL ALUMNI PLAZA AREA Sponsored by the Wingate University Board of Visitors.
PARENT WELCOME SESSION 1:30 PM - 2ND OPTION AUSTIN AUDITORIUM Parents only need to attend one welcome. NEW COMMUTER STUDENT CHECK-IN 2:00 - 4:00 PM CUDDY ARENA PARENT OF STUDENT ATHLETES MEETING 2:30 PM AUSTIN AUDITORIUM DINNER 5:00 - 7:00 PM
W.T. HARRIS DINING HALL
Students, don’t forget your ID card to eat dinner using your Wingate meal plan. Parents and families can dine too for $8.25 each.
COMMUTER DINNER/ MEETING 5:00 - 7:30 PM
LAVERNE BANQUET HALL
All commuters should be our guest and learn about what life is like as a commuting student and meet other commuters! RESIDENCE HALL MEETING 7:00 PM YOUR RESIDENCE HALL BULLDOG KICKOFF 8:15 PM AUSTIN AUDITORIUM Get excited for your first Orientation event! This session is full of high energy music, dancing, and fun! There is no better way to start Orientation! BULLDOG PALOOZA 9:00 - 10:30 PM INTRAMURAL FIELD The best event to meet everyone! This highly interactive session jump starts your social connections for new students and current students. It is sure to leave a lasting impression! LATE NIGHT BREAKFAST 10:30 - 11:30 PM
W.T. HARRIS DINING HALL
A Wingate tradition of great breakfast food late at night! Come grab some food and hang out with your new Bulldog family!
ORIENTATION 2016 FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 BREAKFAST 7:00 AM
W.T. HARRIS DINING HALL
LIFE AS A BULLDOG 9:00 AM AUSTIN AUDITORIUM Learn about campus life and all the resources we have to offer you outside of the classroom. ACADEMIC DEAN/ DEPARTMENT MEETINGS 10:30 - 11:30 AM Byrum School of Business NEU 127
Accounting, Business Math, Finance, Marketing & Management
Cannon College of Arts & Sciences BATTE 204
HAYES 113
Music
Criminal Justice
BURRIS 102
LEVINE 207
BURRIS 201
LEVINE 307
BURRIS 204
MCGEE THEATRE, BATTE CENTER
Mathematics
Pre-Nursing
English & Modern Languages
History & Political Science
BURRIS 206
Religion, Philosophy, & Pre-Law
BURRIS 210
Psychology, Sociology, & Human Services
LUNCH 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
W.T. HARRIS OR KLONDIKE
ORIENTATION GROUP MEETINGS 1:30 PM VARIOUS LOCATIONS GATEWAY 101 2:00 PM VARIOUS LOCATIONS This is your very first college class. Come meet your professor and Peer Mentors!
SMITH 115
Chemistry & Physics
School of Sport Sciences HELMS FORUM, DPC
Athletic Training, Excercise Science, Health & Physical Education, Sport Management
Thayer School of Education HAYES 127 All Education Majors
Undecided/Exploring RECITAL HALL, BATTE CENTER
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 WINGATE OUTFITTERS (BOOKSTORE) IS OPEN FROM 9:00 AM - 5 PM
What you need now is more Wingate swag! Come make a bracelet, personalize a new dry erase board for your room or make a bumper sticker!
BREAKFAST 7:00 AM
(Rain Location: Dickson Palmer Center)
HOSTED BY RESIDENCE LIFE & INVOLVEMENT
MUSIC ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS 3:30 - 6:00 PM BATTE CENTER DINNER 5:00 - 7:00 PM
W.T. HARRIS OR KLONDIKE
NEU 123
Communications
HOSTED BY RESIDENCE LIFE & INVOLVEMENT
IF IT’S FO FREE, IT’S FO ME 3:30 - 5:00 PM MCGEE PROMENADE
Pre-pharmacy
Biology, Pre-Dental, Pre-Med, Pre PA, Pre-PT, Pre-Vet
“NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK” BLOCK PARTY 10:00 PM- 12:00 AM MCGEE PROMENADE Celebrate as the Class of 2020 starts their Bulldog experience with a dance party, giveaways, and ‘90s themed fun!
BECCA & KELLY 7:00 PM AUSTIN AUDITORIUM This session introduces you to a sexual assault survivor and her best friend who will take you on a journey to empower this generation to end sexual violence. ORIENTATION GROUP MEETING 9:00 PM VARIOUS LOCATIONS
W.T. HARRIS DINING HALL
RETURNING STUDENT RESIDENTIAL CHECK-IN & BULLDOG CENTRAL 9:00 - 4:00 PM LAVERNE BANQUET HALL Come take care of everything all in one location! The following will be present to welcome you to Wingate University -- Residence Life (housing information and ID cards), Health Center, Campus Mail boxes, Campus Safety (Parking decals), Wingate Dining (meal plans), and Information Technology. ORIENTATION GROUP MEETING 9:00 AM VARIOUS LOCATIONS
ORIENTATION & WELCOME WEEK CLASS OF 2020 PHOTO 10:30 AM
GRAHAM GILL LACROSSE FIELD & IRWIN BELK TRACK
LUNCH 12:00 PM
W.T. HARRIS OR KLONDIKE
LIFE IN THE CLASSROOM 1:00 - 3:00 PM AUSTIN AUDITORIUM Learn about classroom tips and the resources we have to offer to help you succeed in the classroom. CARE TEAM ICE CREAM SOCIAL 3:00 - 4:30 PM ACADEMIC QUAD (Rain Location: LaVerne Banquet Hall) A great place to meet your care team members and ask any questions you have about your academic schedule for the fall while enjoying an ice cream sundae bar! DINNER 5:00 PM
W.T. HARRIS OR KLONDIKE
LYCEUMOLOGY 101 7:00 PM AUSTIN AUDITORIUM A must see session for the 411 on Lyceums -- requirements and expectations, what you need to know, and what you need to wear. BULLDOG BASH 9:00 - 11:00 PM MCGEE PROMENADE Kickoff the new year in Wingate Bulldog fashion: inflatables, giveaways, and a food truck! HOSTED BY RESIDENCE LIFE & INVOLVEMENT
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 BREAKFAST 7:00 AM
W.T. HARRIS DINING HALL
WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30 AM AUSTIN AUDITORIUM LUNCH 11:30 AM
W.T. HARRIS OR KLONDIKE
WINGATE OUTFITTERS (BOOKSTORE) IS OPEN FROM 12:00 - 5 PM “FRONT ROW ON CAMPUS” 1:30 - 3:00 PM AUSTIN AUDITORIUM Learn how to live life to the fullest by taking advantage of every opportunity! GATEWAY 101 CLASS 3:00 - 4:30 PM VARIOUS LOCATIONS This will be your second academic class. Dress attire is Sunday best / business casual clothing.
CONVOCATION & HONOR CODE CEREMONY 5:00 PM ACADEMIC QUAD This traditional ceremony is the beginning of the new academic year. Students will be lead through a gauntlet of faculty as they enter the “Gate” into the academic quad to participate in Convocation and Honor Code Ceremony. As you recess out of the ceremony, don’t forget to sign the Honor Code. PICNIC IN THE QUAD 6:00 PM ACADEMIC QUAD Enjoy a meal with the whole Bulldog family. It’s a great place to meet faculty, staff, and President Brown! ORIENTATION GROUP MEETING 7:30 PM VARIOUS LOCATIONS Final check-in before classes start on Monday! SNOW PLACE LIKE HOME 7:30 - 9:30 PM MCGEE PROMENADE (Rain Location: Huntley Commons) Join the sisters of AOII for snowcones and personalized stickers as you make Wingate your home! HOSTED BY ALPHA OMICRON PI
BULLDOG BINGO 8:00 - 9:30 PM BATTE CENTER MCGEE THEATRE Test your BINGO luck and compete to win free prizes! HOSTED BY STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA)
WELCOME WEEK 2016 MONDAY, AUGUST 22 CLASSES BEGIN 8:00 AM Check your schedule for times and locations. “WHERE’S THE BULLDOG” OPEN HOUSE: WINGATE ATHLETICS 2:00 - 3:00 PM CUDDY ARENA LOBBY Join Victor E. Bulldog for free food and learn more about Wingate Athletics! BYRUM SCHOLARS MEETING 4:00 PM BATTE CENTER BY INVITATION ONLY
WINGATE STREET FAIR 5:00 - 7:00 PM MCGEE PROMENADE Learn about all the great clubs, organizations, and involvement opportunities available at Wingate. Over 90 student organizations, University offices, and local businesses will be present showcasing their services. RAINBOW OF COLORS 7:30 - 8:30 PM LAVERNE LAWN Celebrate the diversity of Wingate with the annual Rainbow of Colors color powder toss! Participants are encouraged to wear white and will be showered head-to-toe with different chalk colors. HOSTED BY PRISM
ZUMBA 7:30 - 8:00 PM GROUP FITNESS ROOM HOSTED BY CAMPUS RECREATION
HOT YOGA 8:15 - 8:45 PM GROUP FITNESS ROOM HOSTED BY CAMPUS RECREATION
LIFE’S BUT A POEM: A POETRY NIGHT WITH HERRISON CHICAS 8:30 PM MCGEE THEATRE Lyceum Series Opener Event. Be a part of this entertaining night as Herrison Chicas introduces the art form of spoken-word through personal story and poetry performance!
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 COFFEE IN THE QUAD 9:00 - 10:30 AM ACADEMIC QUAD (Rain Location: Alumni Lobby) Start your morning with free coffee and breakfast food from Sugar Donuts with Wingate’s SGA leaders and Wingate faculty and staff! HOSTED BY SGA
CAMPUS POSTER SALE 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM MCGEE PROMENADE (Rain Location: Huntley Commons) HOSTED BY RESIDENCE LIFE & INVOLVEMENT
LOVE WHAT YOU DO 1:30 - 2:30 PM ALUMNI HALL LOBBY Enjoy ice cream and learn how to launch your career with the resources available in the Center for Vocation, Internships and Career Services (CVICS). THERAPY DOGS 3:00 - 5:00 PM ETHEL K. SMITH LIBRARY AV AUDITORIUM Take a PAWS to relax with the Therapy Dogs! HOSTED BY ETHEL K. SMITH LIBRARY
“WHERE’S THE BULLDOG” OPEN HOUSE: STUDENT MINISTRIES 3:30 - 4:30 PM ALUMNI LOBBY Join Victor E. Bulldog for free food and learn more about Student Ministries! BUTTS & GUTS 5:15 - 5:45 PM GROUP FITNESS ROOM HOSTED BY CAMPUS RECREATION
COMMUTER CONNECTION: DINNER 5:30 - 7:00 PM AMES TURNOUT Mix and mingle with fellow commuter students over dinner. Meet Wingate’s Commuter Assistant who will be able to answer questions about adjusting to campus. HOSTED BY COMMUTER CONNECTION
WELCOME WEEK 2016 CANDY APPLES AND MONOGRAMS WITH CHI O 6:00 - 8:30 PM MCGEE PROMENADE (Rain Location: Huntley Commons) Meet the sisters of Chi Omega and make a monogram sticker to personalize your belongings! HOSTED BY CHI OMEGA
YOGA 6:00 - 6:30 PM GROUP FITNESS ROOM HOSTED BY CAMPUS RECREATION
BODYPUMP 6:45 - 7:15 PM GROUP FITNESS ROOM HOSTED BY CAMPUS RECREATION
SGA OPEN FORUM 7:00 - 8:00 PM HAYES 209 Meet your SGA Executive Board and learn more about campus events, initiatives, and open SGA positions! HOSTED BY SGA
ZUMBA 7:30 - 8:00 PM GROUP FITNESS ROOM HOSTED BY CAMPUS RECREATION
POKEMON GO CHALLENGE 8:00 - 10:00 PM ACADEMIC QUAD Catch them all and meet other gamers through Wingate’s Gamer’s Guild. HOSTED BY GAMER’S GUILD
MEDITATION YOGA 8:15 - 8:45 PM GROUP FITNESS ROOM HOSTED BY CAMPUS RECREATION
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24 LYCEUMOLOGY 101 12:00 - 12:50 PM HELMS FORUM HOSTED BY LYCEUM PROGRAM
“WHERE’S THE BULLDOG” OPEN HOUSE: INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS & LYCEUM PROGRAM 2:00 - 3:00 PM ALUMNI HALL LOBBY Join Victor E. Bulldog for free food and learn more about the International Programs Office and the Lyceum Program! COMMUTER CONNECTION: SCAVENGER HUNT 3:00 - 5:00 PM ACADEMIC QUAD HOSTED BY COMMUTER CONNECTION
CHAPEL 3:30 - 4:30 PM WINGATE BAPTIST CHURCH
Faith Lyceum
HOSTED BY STUDENT MINISTRIES
SWEAT CIRCUIT 4:30 - 5:00 PM GROUP FITNESS ROOM HOSTED BY CAMPUS RECREATION
CARDIO & CORE 5:15 - 5:45 PM GROUP FITNESS ROOM HOSTED BY CAMPUS RECREATION
CXWORX 6:00 - 6:30 PM GROUP FITNESS ROOM HOSTED BY CAMPUS RECREATION
WELCOME Y’ALL BBQ 6:30 - 8:00 PM
WINGATE BAPTIST CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL
First-year, out-of-state students are invited to learn about life as a Carolinian and enjoy a true North Carolina meal! Meet with other out-of-state students!
YOGA 6:45 - 7:15 PM GROUP FITNESS ROOM HOSTED BY CAMPUS RECREATION
BODYPUMP 7:30 - 8:00 PM GROUP FITNESS ROOM HOSTED BY CAMPUS RECREATION
SUNDAES WITH TRI SIGMA 7:30 - 9:00 PM MCGEE PROMENADE (Rain Location: Ames Turnout) Make new friendships over yummy sundaes with the sisters of Sigma Sigma Sigma! HOSTED BY SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA
BUMP, SET, POP! 7:00 PM SOUTH VILLAGE VOLLEYBALL COURT Compete in or watch a sand volleyball tournament while enjoying fresh popcorn! Register your team in the cafeteria during lunch. HOSTED BY PI KAPPA PHI & ALPHA XI DELTA
BODYCOMBAT 8:15 - 8:45 PM GROUP FITNESS ROOM HOSTED BY CAMPUS RECREATION
WELCOME WEEK 2016 BREATHE 9:00 PM HELMS FORUM BREATHE is a student-led worship service where people of different denominations, campus groups, and backgrounds come together to fellowship and worship. HOSTED BY STUDENT MINISTRIES
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 BE THE MATCH DONOR DRIVE 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
W.T. HARRIS DINING HALL
Creating Connections, Saving Lives. Join the Be The Match registry and be a bone marrow match for someone seeking a cure. HOSTED BY RESIDENCE LIFE & INVOLVEMENT
“WHERE’S THE BULLDOG” OPEN HOUSE: CAMPUS RECREATION
3:30 - 4:30 PM
CAMPUS RECREATION DICKSON PALMER CENTER
Join Victor E. Bulldog for free food and learn more about fitness and wellness at Wingate with Campus Recreation! STRESS BUSTING 4:00 - 5:00 PM HAYES 209 Bust through your stress! Learn how yoga, meditation, and certain snack foods can reduce stress. HOSTED BY PSYCHOLOGY CLUB, PSI CHI, & WINGATE COUNSELING SERVICES
CXWORX 5:15 - 5:45 PM GROUP FITNESS ROOM HOSTED BY CAMPUS RECREATION
STEP 6:00 - 6:30 PM GROUP FITNESS ROOM HOSTED BY CAMPUS RECREATION
BARC TRIVIA NIGHT 6:30 - 7:30 PM KLONDIKE Put your knowledge to the test with a trivia challenge for a chance to win Bulldog Bucks! Up to 8 members per team. HOSTED BY BARC
COMMUTER CONNECTION: DINNER 6:30 - 7:30 PM AMES TURNOUT Mix and mingle with fellow commuter students over dinner. Meet Wingate’s Commuter Assistant who will be able to answer questions about adjusting to campus. HOSTED BY COMMUTER CONNECTION
YOGA 6:45 - 7:15 PM GROUP FITNESS ROOM HOSTED BY CAMPUS RECREATION
BLACK STUDENT UNION MEETING 7:00 PM HELM’S FORUM Meet members of the Black Student Union during the first club meeting of the year! HOSTED BY BLACK STUDENT UNION (BSU)
MOVIE AT IRWIN BELK STADIUM 8:00 - 10:00 PM IRWIN BELK STADIUM FOOTBALL FIELD (Rain Location: Austin Auditorium) Join us on the Irwin Belk Stadium field with a blanket and snacks for a screening of Central Intelligence! Field access begins at 7:30pm. Lawn chairs not permitted.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26
“WHERE’S THE BULLDOG” OPEN HOUSE: RESIDENCE LIFE & INVOLVEMENT 9:30 - 10:30 AM GUEST HOUSE Join Victor E. Bulldog for free food and learn more about the Residence Life & Involvement Office! COMMUTER CONECTION: LUNCH 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM AMES TURNOUT Mix and mingle with fellow commuter students over lunch. Meet Wingate’s Commuter Assistant who will be able to answer questions about adjusting to campus. HOSTED BY COMMUTER CONNECTION
“WHERE’S THE BULLDOG” OPEN HOUSE: ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER 2:00 - 3:00 PM ETHEL K. SMITH LIBRARY (2ND FLOOR) ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER
Join Victor E. Bulldog for free food and learn more about the Academic Resource Center!
WELCOME WEEK 2016
BULLDOG CAMPFIRE 7:00 - 9:00 PM CAMPUS LAKE Enjoy s’mores and entertainment!
HOSTED BY AMERICAN CHORAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
KARAOKE WITH CPC 8:00 - 10:00 PM AMPHITHEATER (Rain Location: Ames Turnout) Show off your hidden karaoke talent, enjoy Moe’s, and learn about College Panhellenic Council recruitment! Raffle prize drawings throughout the night! HOSTED BY COLLEGE PANHELLENIC COUNCIL
BULLDOG BATTLESHIP 9:30 - 11:30 PM
CANNON COMPLEX POOL
Join in Wingate’s campus tradition of staying afloat in the competition of battleships! Teams of 4 can pre-register to compete on WUSync. HOSTED BY SGA
STUDENT MINISTRIES BEACH RETREAT MYRTLE BEACH, SC Fellowship & fun in the sun! Join Student Ministries on a trip to Myrtle Beach where you can meet new people and learn how to grow in your faith at Wingate. $35 covers lodging, transportation, and meals. Pre-register on WUSync by Aug. 24 to participate. HOSTED BY STUDENT MINISTRIES
UNITED WAY DAY OF CARING 7:30 AM - UNTIL KICK-OFF: IRWIN BELK STADIUM SERVICE PROJECTS: VARIOUS LOCATIONS CREATE CHANGE for a STRONGER COMMUNITY! Sign-up to volunteer on WUSync! (Volunteers must provide their own transportation to the volunteer site.) HOSTED BY UNITED WAY
WUFEST 6:30 - 8:30 PM STEGALL LAWN Celebrate the end of Welcome Week with outdoor music and a food truck rally on Stegall Lawn. HOSTED BY RESIDENCE LIFE & INVOLVEMENT
TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 FREE KONA ICE! 7:30 - 10:00 PM AUSTIN AUDITORIUM
HOSTED BY RESIDENCE LIFE & INVOLVEMENT
JIM WAND: HYPNOTIST SHOW 1: 8:00 PM SHOW 2: 10:00 PM AUSTIN AUDITORIUM Come out to one of Wingate’s favorite traditions - Jim Wand hypnotist show! Arrive early to ensure a seat. HOSTED BY RESIDENCE LIFE & INVOLVEMENT
W I N G AT E U N I V E R S I T Y
HOSTED BY BIOLOGY CLUB
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27
#WUWELCOMEWEEK16 | T: @WUINVOLVEMENT | I: @WU_INVOLVEMENT | F: @WURESLIFEANDINVOLVEMENT
CAMPUS LAKE CLEAN UP 4:00 - 7:00 PM CAMPUS LAKE Give back to our community, school, and environment by helping clean the Campus Lake trails. Enjoy a cookout and fellowship afterwards.