Office of New Student Experience

 

Holloway Hall

2008 Winter PREVIEW New Student Orientation Schedule of Activities

New Student Orientation Schedule of Activities
Winter 2008 Preview
 

Friday--January 25th, 2008

8:00am--1:00pm: MOVE IN

Students who are new to Salisbury University and moving into an on campus residence hall can move into their spring assignment between the hours of 8am and 1pm. Students should report directly to their residence hall for check in.

1:00pm - 1:45pm: OFF-CAMPUS & COMMUTER STUDENT GATHERING - Wicomico Room, GC

Off-campus and commuting students gather and receive information and instruction about Friday and Saturday's activities; which are part of your new student orientation seminar. Students with a meal plan: Please bring your Gull Card to use dinner on Friday; as well as all Saturday meals. These meals have been paid for and added to your card. If you do not have a meal plan, please enjoy the meals by signing in at the cashier's station in the Commons at those times.

2:00pm--2:30 pm: WELCOME CEREMONY - Holloway Hall Auditorium

Students and family members will be officially welcomed to the Salisbury University community by the Provost, Vice President of Student Affairs and the Student Government Association President.

2:30pm--3:00pm: CLASS OF 2011 REGISTRY SIGNING - The Social Room, Holloway Hall

Join the rest of the class of 2011 and sign your name to the Salisbury University Class of 2011 Register. Family Members: You are welcome to join your son/daughter as they officially sign the Salisbury University Class of 2011 Register signifying their first official act as a Salisbury University student.

3:00pm--4:00pm: FAMILY FAREWELL RECEPTION - The Great Hall, Holloway Hall

Now that you are getting settled in, it is time to wish your family and friends farewell as you prepare to launch into your first semester at Salisbury University.

5:00pm--6:30pm: DINNER IN THE COMMONS - The Bistro

Don't forget your Gull-card! Dinner seating this evening is in the Bistro Room.

7:00pm--8:00pm: RESIDENT MEETINGS

Meet your RA and building director as they conduct a mandatory meeting for all the new students of your residential building. This is a great time to meet all the other new students who will be living in your hall as well as learn about important procedures and policies. Attendance is mandatory. Locations vary by building.

9:00pm--11:00pm: RHA "TWISTED SEAGULL" COMPETITION & OPEN GYM NIGHT - Maggs Gym

Bring some comfy clothes and all your new friends! The Residence Hall Association will be hosting an enormous game of "Twister". Other open gym games and events will also be available to students. Refreshments will be provided.

11:00pm--1:00am MOVIE - Wicomico Room, GC

End your first night as a Salisbury University student watching "Across the Universe", starring Evan Rachel Wood and Jim Sturgess. Popcorn and sodas will be served.

Saturday--January 26th, 2008

**Today you will need to wear sneakers and clothing appropriate for physical activity** No sandals, flip flops or open toed shoes**

7:30am--9:00am: BREAKFAST - The Commons

Come to the Commons for breakfast! Bring your Gull-card!

Morning & Afternoon Sessions:

Group 1: All residence hall students EXCEPT those living in St. Martin's.

9:00 - 11:00 am: Beyond the Limits - Meet in front lobby of Maggs Gym - don't be late!

Get ready for a workout and a test to your agility and teamwork! This one is just pure fun!

11:00 - 1:00 pm: LUNCH - The Commons - Bring your Gull Card!

1:00 - 2:00 pm: Shared Paths: Wicomico Room, Guerrieri Center

Too often discussions centered around diversity are limited to issues of race, gender and/or sexual orientation. This session features an exploration of similarities we share as well as those experiences that make us uniquely different.

2:00 - 3:00 pm: True Life 101: Salisbury U Edition - Wicomico Room, Guerrieri Center

Join your 2011 classmates in an interactive experience that focuses on common, first year student transition issues. Discuss everything from over-involved parents, to roommate communication, to alcohol and/or drug use and everything in between. Guaranteed to arm you with knowledge, make you laugh and give you something to think about as you settle into life at SU.

Group 2: All off-campus and commuting students AND residence hall students in St. Martin's.

9:00 - 10:00 am: True Life 101: Salisbury U Edition - Wicomico Room, Guerrieri Center

Join your 2011 classmates in an interactive experience that focuses on common, first year student transition issues. Discuss everything from over-involved parents, to roommate communication, to alcohol and/or drug use and everything in between. Guaranteed to arm you with knowledge, make you laugh and give you something to think about as you settle into life at SU.

10:00 - 11:00 am Shared Paths: Wicomico Room, Guerrieri Center                       

Too often discussions centered around diversity are limited to issues of race, gender and/or sexual orientation. This session features an exploration of similarities we share as well as those experiences that make us uniquely different.

11:00 - 1:00 pm: LUNCH - The Commons - Bring your Gull Card!

1:00 - 3:00 pm: Beyond the Limits - Meet in front lobby of Maggs Gym - don't be late!

Get ready for a workout and a test to your agility and teamwork! This one is just pure fun!

EVERYONE!

3:00 - 3:30 pm: Come together with your classmates for a quick break. Grab a drink and a snack outside the Fireside Lounge before your next session.

3:30pm--4:30pm: ALCOHOL, CITIZENSHIP & CONDUCT - Wicomico Room, Guerrieri Center

Ed Cowell, Dean of Students, Jennifer Berkman, Director, Student Health Services, Byron Hughes, Assistant Director, Housing and Residence Life, and Lt. Paul Simon, Salisbury City Police, hold a frank discussion about your new responsibilities as a citizen of Salisbury University and the Salisbury, Maryland community, SU's Code of Conduct, and alcohol use, responsibility and actions taken in the event of misuse.

5:00 pm--7:00pm: DINNER - The Commons - Bring your Gull Card.

6:00pm--8:00pm: WAL-MART SHUTTLE - Leaves every 20 minutes from outside of Choptank Hall (Devilbiss Parking Lot)

Did you forget something already? Vans will be driving back and forth between the campus and Fruitland Walmart so you can stock up. The last shuttle will return to campus at 8:00 pm.

8:00pm--9:30pm: Michael C. Anthony, Hypnotist - Wicomico Room, Guerrieri Center

"Michael C. Anthony is the best stage hypnotist on the planet." VH1 Male Performer of the Year - Campus Activities Magazine. "They say that the mind is a terrible thing to waste, but who says you can't tamper with it."

10:00pm--Midnight: MOVIE - "Across the Universe" - Wicomico Room, Guerrieri Center

If you missed the movie last night; or you just want to see it again…here's your chance. Free popcorn and sodas.