Orientation and welcome week book 2016

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ORIENTATION & WELCOME WEEK

2016 SCHEDULE

NAME: GROUP: GATEWAY CLASSROOM:

C O N N E C T. E N G A G E . B E L O N G .


ORIENTATION 2016 KEY:

R

REQUIRED FOR RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM ALUMNI 108

C

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.


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