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Fall 2008 Orientation - First Year Experience
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University of Wisconsin-Superior
YU 230
Belknap and Catlin
P.O. Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880
ph. 715-394-8024
fax. 715-394-8454
Fall New Student Orientation 2008
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We look forward to meeting you at orientation!! Remember all new students are expected to attend orientation.
If you are non-traditional or transfer student check out the program designed just for you!
Thursday, August 28: (Note: Schedule updated as of 07-30-08.)
| Time | Event: | Location |
| 7-9am | Coffee Nook open for food service | RSC Coffee Nook |
| 8:00am - 7:00pm | Move-In to Res Halls -- Current UWS students and staff will be at each hall ready to help you move into your new home!! | Respective Halls |
| 9:00am - 2:00pm | Hospitality Tent by Superior/Douglas County Chamber Ambassadors. Free refreshments and information for families of new students. | Outside of the Health and Wellness Center |
| 11:30am-1:30pm | Cafeteria opens for food service | Rothwell Student Center-RSC Cafeteria |
| 1:00-2:00pm | Residence Hall Parent Orientation | Crownhart Basement |
| 4:30 - 7:00pm | Cafeteria opens for food service | Rothwell Student Center-RSC Cafeteria |
| 7:30-8:30pm | Residence Hall New Student Meetings | Respective hall floors |
| 8:30-10:30pm | Movie -- Iron Man | Kathryn Ohman Theater-McCaskill Hall or outside |
Friday, August 29
| Time | Event: | Location |
| 8:00-9:00am | Check-In and Breakfast with Orientation Groups | RSC Concourse (main level) |
| 9:00am | Welcome and Small Group Meetings | RSC Ballroom |
| 9:15am | Non-Traditional and Transfer Students Check-In | RSC Information Desk |
| 9:30am | Orientation groups line up | RSC Concourse |
| 9:45am | Depart for Induction Ceremony (Old Main) | from RSC Concourse |
| 10:00am | New Student Induction Ceremony | Thorpe Langley Auditorium-Old Main |
| 11:30 - 1:00pm | New Beginnings Lunch | Mortorilli Gym-Health and Wellness Center |
| 1:00-2pm | Extreme Activities with Joel Peterson | Health and Wellness Center Field House |
| 2-2:50 3-3:50 4-4:50 | Ed Sessions (Money Management, Library & Classroom Tours, Study Abroad/National Student Exchange, Involvement & Leadership) | Various locations around campus |
| 5:00 - 7:00pm | Dinner with small groups | RSC Cafeteria |
| 6:30-7:30pm | The Ultimate Road Trip -- by Monster.com | Kathryn Ohman Theater-McCaskill Hall |
| 8:30-11:30pm | HWC Fun Night (Music, Giant games, contests, prizes and much more) | Health and Wellness Center |
Saturday, August 30
| Time | Event: | Location |
| 9:00am | Meeting with Small Groups | Designated locations |
| 9:15-10:15 10:30-11:30 | Ed Sessions (411:Becoming a successful college student, Vets and Military Personnel Services, On-Line Communities, What to do that the U, Health and Counseling Services) | Various locations around campus |
| 11:30am - 1:00pm | Brunch with small groups | RSC Cafeteria |
| 1:00pm | Meeting with small groups | Designated Spot |
| 1:30-3:30pm | Sex Signals | Kathryn Ohman Theater-McCaskill Hall |
| 4-5pm | Tour of Duluth Clinic (our health services location in Superior) | Buses Depart from RSC Circle Drive |
| 5-6:30pm | Dinner with small groups | RSC Cafeteria |
| 6:30-8:30pm | Free Time | |
| 8:30pm | InPulse -- an A Capella group | Kathryn Ohman Theater-McCaskill Hall |
Sunday, August 31
| Time | Event: | Location | |
| 11:30-1pm | Brunch with Small groups | RSC Cafeteria | |
| 1:00pm | Buses depart | RSC Circle Drive | |
| 2:00pm | Trips to: - Great Northern Classic Rodeo - WI Point Clean up the point, swim... - Lake Superior Zoo | ||
| 7:00 - 9:00pm | Fredrick Winters | Kathryn Ohman Theater-McCaskill Hall | |
Monday, September 1
| Time | Event: | Location |
| 9:15am | Students gather for bus rides | RSC Circle Drive |
| 9:30am | Busses Depart | |
| 10-11:30am | - Hiking at Pattison Park - Mini Golf at Captain J's - Shopping/walking at Canal Park - Challenge Course: Low Ropes Initiatives | |
| 11:30-1pm | Brunch with Small Groups | RSC Cafeteria |
| 1:00pm | Busses Depart | RSC Circle Drive |
| 1:30-4:30 | Trips to: - Canoeing the Brule River - Swimming at the EDGE (Indoor Water Park) - Touring on the Vista Cruise - Challenge Course: High Ropes Initiatives | |
| 5:00 - 7:30pm | Labor Day Backyard BBQ | Outside of Crownhart |
| 8:30pm | Sheng Wang (Comedian) | Snack Bar |
Mark Your Calendars…
- Tuesday, September 2 – Classes Begin (be sure to attend all of your first classes…you will be deregistered if you do not attend!!)
- September 2-5 -- Welcome Week – by the Student Center Program Board
- Friday, September 12 – Vista Cruise Dance – by Residence Life and the Student Center Program Board
- Saturday-Sunday, September 13-14 – Residence Hall Weekend Activities – by Residence Life
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