Schedule of Events: Welcome Week 2009
Details will be added as they become available. Please check back regularly.
Collect a RAFFLE
TICKET at any event marked on this schedule with "®"
for a chance to win fantastic prizes including half in-state tuition for
one semester. The drawing will take place on September 2 during
the Can I Kiss You? program in Ives Concert Hall.*
*New students ONLY. Must be present at time of
drawing to win.
Wednesday, August 26
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult Learner
Orientation in Alumni Hall. If you wish to attend, please
R.S.V.P. to Lisa Peck at
peckl@wcsu.edu or call 203-837-8564.
Friday, August 28
Each student should pick up a “Start Something Great!” t-shirt in the Midtown Student Center before 1pm. We would like you to wear the t-shirt during the "Entering the Gates" ceremony, at future sporting events, and on WestConn Wednesdays.
MOVE-IN DAY
9:00am - 12:00pm
Resident Student Orientation check-in and move-in will take place
in each student's residence hall. Members of various WCSU
organizations and athletic teams will be available to assist with
luggage. Don't forget to take your BCSSE survey at your scheduled
time (check table below).
9:00am - 1:00pm
Commuter Student Orientation check-in in the lobby of the Midtown
Student Center. Please check the table below for your scheduled
time to take the BCSSE Survey. If you are not scheduled to take it
early, you don't have to come before 11am.
9:00am - 1:00pm
Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement (BCSSE)
(required) ®
All new first-time students (residents and commuters) will take the
BCSSE (pronounced Bessie, like the cow), a survey that asks about your
high school experiences and expectations for college. The
survey will take about 15 minutes. Upon completion of the survey
you will receive a coupon good for one free ice cream at Dubl Twister
and your name will be entered into a raffle for several prizes. In
addition, you'll receive a ticket
® that you can use to enter the overall
Orientation raffle which includes many great prizes including a half
in-state tuition prize.
You are scheduled to take the survey based on the first initial of
your last name according to the schedule below*:
* You do not have to attend both
sessions. Pick the one that fits best with your morning
activities.
| Loc./Time | 9-9:30 | 9:30-10 | 10-10:30 | 10:30-11 | 11-11:30 | 11:30-12 | 12:-12:30 | 12:30-1 |
| Lib. 4th fl. | G | A | S | P, Q | R | L | G | N, O |
| WA 318 | P, Q | R | S | H, I | A | L | G | N, O |
| STTC | W | T, U, V | X, Y, Z | E, F | T, U, V | X, Y, Z | E, F | R |
| WH 301 | M | C | B | D | C | B | D | M |
| WH 302 | M | C | B | D | C | B | D | M |
| HI 210 | J, K | H, I | S | J, K | H, I | S | L | W |
10:30am – 12:30pm
Brunch in the Midtown Marketplace (Midtown Student Center) for students and families – free to all
10:30am – 1:00pm
Tours of Midtown campus – leave every 30 minutes from the Midtown Student Center lobby at 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm and 12:30pm
11:00am - 4:00pm
Affiliate program: CityCenter Danbury: Farmers' Market on the Danbury
Green
12:00pm
Alumni Photo - if one of your parents or grandparents is an alum, please join us on the steps of Old Main for a "Next Generation" photo
1:00pm
Assemble on the sidewalk in front of Old Main for the "Entering the Gates"
ceremony which
will begin at approximately 1:30pm. Students will be asked to wear their “Start Something Great!”
t-shirt which they receive in the Midtown Student Center. (In case
of rain this event will be cancelled).
1:30pm
"Entering the Gates Ceremony" leading directly to the "Opening Ceremony" on the Quad (required) ®
(In case of rain proceed directly to Ives Concert Hall located in White Hall).
2:30pm (or immediately following the Opening Ceremony)
Getting Connected -
Opening Session for all new students
(required)
®
Parent Workshop in Midtown Student Center 201
Midtown Campus Tours for parents - leave SC Lobby at 2:30pm and
3:00pm
4:00pm – 6:30pm
Dinner in the Midtown Marketplace (Midtown Student Center). Families are welcome to join the students. The cost for family members is $7.95 per person ($3.50 for children under 12). Family members
may pay at the door. Students need to bring their WestConn ID or orientation meal card. All new students are free!
Parents are encouraged to leave after dinner to give their students a
chance to settle in.
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Westside Campus Center Fitness Room is open
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Berkshire Fitness Room is open
6:30pm
Affiliate program:
The renowned Manhattan String Quartet performs at Ives Concert Park on
the WestConn Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. Tickets
will be $20 for adults, $15 for students and $10 for senior citizens and
children, and can be purchased at (203) 837-8499 or www.wcsu.edu/tickets.
Seating will be limited.
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Resident students will meet in their respective residence halls
(required) ®
Commuter Student Workshop (required)
7:30pm
Affiliate program: CityCenter Danbury Concert
Series presents the Southern Rock band Whitewood on the Danbury
Green.
8:15pm
Hypnotist Brian Imbus, Ives Concert Hall. Sponsored by the Program
Activities Council (PAC).
10:00pm
Late Night
Midtown Coffeehouse, Alumni Hall
Come and experience this staple of WCSU's Thursday night entertainment
featuring singer/songwriter Natalie Gelman
Saturday, August 29
8:30am – 9:45am
Breakfast in the Midtown Marketplace (Midtown Student Center)
10:00am – 12:00pm
Voices of Students for All New Students in the Ives Concert Hall
(required) ®
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Lunch in the Midtown Marketplace (Midtown Student Center)
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Westside Campus Center Fitness Room is open
1:30pm – 5:00pm
Progressive Workshops - Get in-depth information on specific departments you will need to know as you “Start Something Great!” at WestConn including Campus Safety, Student Involvement, the Computer Center, the Library, Financial Literacy and Diversity on Campus. The workshops start in the Student Center Theater and rotate every 20 minutes. (required) ®
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Berkshire Fitness Room is open
4:30pm – 6:30pm
Dinner in the Midtown Marketplace (Midtown Student Center)
5:00pm – 5:45pm
Catholic Mass at Alumni Hall - all welcome
5:00pm – 8:00pm
RecFest ‘09
This is your opportunity to kick back, relax and have a great time participating in a wide range of traditional and non-traditional activities.
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Berkshire Fitness Room is open
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Westside Campus Center Fitness Room is open
7:30pm
Affiliate program: CityCenter Danbury is "Celebrating the 40th
Anniversary of Woodstock" on the Danbury Green featuring The J & B
Band. Fireworks will be following the concert. Free and open to
the public. (Bring lawn chairs.)
8:00pm – 10:00pm
Foam Party on the Quad, sponsored by Program Activities Council (PAC).
And yes, 'foam' is foam.
Sunday, August 30
9:00am - 6:00pm (meet at 8am in SC for
breakfast, bus departs at 8:30am)
Great Hollow Wilderness School - Adventure Orientation
A few spots are still available. Please call 203-837-9700 if you
would like to go. the cost is $50 per student, breakfast, lunch
and dinner included.
Click here for an
itinerary.
10:00am – 12:00pm
Brunch at the
Midtown Marketplace (open only until 3:30pm today - dinner will be provided at Clubs’ Carnival BBQ on the Quad)
11:00am – 2:00pm
Tours of Danbury
Get a look at the community where you will be living! Find out where everything is from Main Street to the Mall. Tours will leave from the Roberts Avenue side of the Student Center at 11:00am, 12:00pm and 1:00pm.
12:30pm – 4:30pm
Student Government Association (SGA) Clubs Carnival
Student Government Association is sponsoring the "Clubs Carnival" on the Quad (rain site TBA). This is your opportunity to learn about the student organizations at WestConn. There will be amusements and more on the Quad. Get involved; join an organization.
Clubs Carnival will continue on Monday so students interested in attending the Great Hollow Orientation Program will not miss out.
4:00pm – 8:00pm
Westside Campus Center Fitness Room is open
4:30pm – 6:30pm
Dinner on the Quad sponsored by your Student Government Association
5:00pm – 5:45pm
Catholic Mass at Alumni Hall - all welcome
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Berkshire Fitness Room is open
6:00pm – 10:00pm
Westside Campus Center The Daily Grind. Come for Seattle’s Best Coffee and/or pastries.
7:00pm
Live Band Karaoke on the Quad
Monday, August 31
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
8:00am – 10:00pm
Berkshire Fitness Room is open
10:00am – 10:00pm
Westside Campus Center Fitness Room is open
10:00am – 10:00pm
Westside O'Neill Center Weight Room is open
11:30pm – 2:00pm
Clubs Carnival Part II in the Alumni and Friends Circle (In case of
rain this event will be canceled).
12:00pm – 1:00pm
AccessAbility Services Orientation Luncheon in Student Center 207.
3:00pm – 11:00pm
Westside Campus Center The Daily Grind. Come for Seattle’s Best Coffee and/or pastries.
Tuesday, September 1
9:00am – 10:00pm
Berkshire Fitness Room is open
10:00am – 10:00pm
Westside Campus Center Fitness Room is open
10:00am – 10:00pm
Westside O'Neill Center Weight Room is open
12:00pm – 1:00pm
AccessAbility Services Orientation Luncheon in Student Center 207.
3:00pm – 11:00pm
Westside Campus Center The Daily Grind. Come for Seattle’s Best Coffee and/or pastries.
7:30pm
Women's Volleyball vs. Baruch
Wednesday, September 2
8:00am – 10:00pm
Berkshire Fitness Room is open
10:00am – 10:00pm
Westside Campus Center Fitness Room is open
10:00am – 10:00pm
Westside O'Neill Center Weight Room is open
11:00am - 2:00pm
Study Abroad Fair, Warner Hall 101
3:00pm – 11:00pm
Westside Campus Center The Daily Grind. Come for Seattle’s Best Coffee and/or pastries.
7:00pm
“Can I Kiss You?” in Ives Concert Hall (required)
®
You’ll have to show up to find out what this is all about!
Orientation raffle drawing will take place during this program.
This is your opportunity to win great prizes so don't forget the
tickets you've been collecting at all the events!
7:00pm
Men's Soccer vs. Albertus Magnus
Thursday, September 3
9:00am – 10:00pm
Berkshire Fitness Room is open
10:00am – 10:00pm
Westside Campus Center Fitness Room is open
10:00am – 10:00pm
Westside O'Neill Center Weight Room is open
3:00pm – 11:00pm
Westside Campus Center The Daily Grind. Come for Seattle’s Best Coffee and/or pastries.
7:00pm
Humorist, Hartford Courant columnist, and University of
Connecticut Professor of English and Feminist Theory Gina Barreca will
speak in the Student Center Theater. Barreca's latest book is "It's Not
That I'm Bitter or How I Learned to Stop Worrying about Panty Lines and
Conquer the World."
8:00pm – 10:00pm
Midtown Coffeehouse featuring Ali Chambliss at 9:00pm preceded by the usual open mic at 8:00pm (sign-ups from 7:30pm) in Alumni Hall. Coffee and snacks will be served.
Friday, September 4
9:00am – 10:00pm
Berkshire Fitness Room is open
10:00am – 7:00pm
Westside Campus Center Fitness Room is open
10:00am – 5:00pm
Westside O'Neill Center Weight Room is open
11:00am - 4:00pm
Affiliate program: CityCenter Danbury: Farmers' Market on the Danbury
Green
6:00pm – 10:00pm
Affiliate program: Safe to Swim Weekend II –
CityCenter, Danbury Green, All Ages, Free – Performances by Zen Dudes
& The Universe, Juliet Foxtrot Kilo, The Zambonis, A Love Like Pi, Earl
Greyhound (in order of appearance)
7:30pm
Women's Volleyball vs. Coast Guard
8:00pm
PAC Movie – Angels and Demons in the Midtown Student Center Theater
Saturday, September 5
9:00am
Women's Volleyball vs. Johnson and Wales
1:00pm – 10:00pm
Affiliate program:
Safe to Swim Weekend II –
CityCenter, Danbury Green, All Ages, Free – Performances by Rahlo,
River City Extension, Welcome, The Honors, Only Living Boy, Saint
Bernadette, Ovlov, Joe Roberto & Poverty Hash, Dogs of Winter, Settle,
Zelazowa, Arms & Legs (in order of appearance)
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Litchfest 2009 open to all students - In it to Wing it
2:00pm - 11:30pm
Litchfest 2009 open to all students
3:00pm
Pinney Hall program open to all students - Late lunch social
with pizza, wings and college football
3:00pm
Women's Soccer vs. Wheaton (MA)
4:00pm - 6:30pm
Litchfest 2009 open to all students - Litchstock (Tye-Dye
& Jam Session)
4:30pm
Women's Volleyball vs. WNEC
8:00pm
Pinney Hall program open to all students - Second showing of
Angels and Demons - snacks will be provided
8:30pm - 9:30pm
Litchfest 2009 open to all students - I.Scream & Cream
9:30pm - 11:30pm
Litchfest 2009 open to all students - Movies at the Litchyard
Sunday, September 6
9:00am - 11:00pm
Affiliate program: First Annual Latin Music Festival at
Ives Concert Park. Tickets are $15. Latin music, food, celebrity
soccer tournaments, crafts, and more.
11:00am
Fairfield Hall program open to all students - Breakfast and a
movie - Breakfast at Tiffany's
1:00pm
Fairfield Hall program open to all students - Game Afternoon
- come and play a game
2:00pm
Fairfield Hall program open to all students - Dodge Ball,
Water Balloon Toss, Pizza Party
4:00pm
Pinney Hall program open to all students - Field Day
(various activities), Pinney Hall
6:00pm –
midnight
Affiliate program: Safe to Swim II – Heirloom Arts
Theatre, 155 Main Street, All Ages, $10 –
Performances by Sweet Aurora, Morningside, Verb The Adjective Noun,
Take One Car, Jacobi Wichita, Lady Radiator, Total Dick, The Gay Blades
(in order of appearance)
Monday, September 7
LABOR DAY - NO CLASSES
