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Fall Welcome Schedule

Fall Welcome 2011 schedule

Monday, August 29

Move-in for Special Programs (all special programs should follow their assigned move-in time, unless otherwise noted)

The titles, times, and locations of Fall Welcome events are subject to change.

Move-in Garneau, Eicher, Ackley, Hadley, Harrison, Draper, Henry Halls

Take this scheduled time to get settled in your residence hall, unpack your belongings, and potentially meet your new roommate.  Check-in at the lobby of your assigned residence hall.

  • FYS (FYE2100),
  • ROTC*,
  • Air Force ROTC,
  • College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS),
  • Emerging Leaders*,
  • Lee Honors College (LHC)*,
  • Kalamazoo Promise,
  • Seita scholarship recipients,
  • MLK Academy (freshmen only),
  • Trio SSP,
  • Attending Final Freshmen Orientation,
  • College Transition Program and,
  • (LSAMP/CTP),
  • Alpha Program*,
  • College of Aviation

*All ROTC, AFROTC, and LHC (regardless of hall assignment) will move in during the morning block, as you will have scheduled activities in the afternoon.


Move-in Harvey, Lefevre, Britton, Shilling, Stinson, Burnhams, Bigelow, Hoekje, Siedschlag, French, Davis, Zimmerman Halls
  • FYS (FYE2100),
  • Air Force ROTC,
  • College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS),
  • Lee Honors College (LHC),
  • Kalamazoo Promise,
  • Seita scholarship recipients,
  • MLK Academy (freshmen only),
  • Trio SSP,
  • Attending Final Freshmen Orientation,
  • College Transition Program and,
  • (LSAMP/CTP),
  • Alpha Program,
  • College of Aviation

 


LunchValley I/II, Burnhams, Hoekje/Bigelow cafeterias

Residence hall students and families, feel free to stop by to grab some lunch.  You MUST show your Fall Welcome nametag for you and your family to enter the cafeteria. Hoekje/Bigelow will remain open until 5 p.m.


New! Family photos with Buster Valleys, Rain site: Bernhard Center lobby

Get your picture taken with Buster Bronco!


AFROTC Q & A Location TBD

 


Meeting for Medallion Students Location TBD

 


Meeting for all Honor Students Location TBD

 


Commuter student check-in Bernhard Center, 157-159

ONLY commuter students participating in special programs should arrive today. Check in at 4 p.m. and enjoy a welcome reception especially for you! After the program, you will meet your group, have dinner with your group, and participate in social activities this evening.


Residence Life Meeting

Residence Hall students, you'll attend a short, informational meeting with the floor Resident Assistant.


Meet Your AmbassadorFlagpoles
Rain site: SRC indoor tennis courts

Residence Hall students and commuter students, meet your group and Ambassador at Goldsworth Valley Pond or the flagpoles.  Check information available in the lobby of your residence hall for more details.


DinnerYour Assigned Cafeteria

Residence Hall students and commuter students, have dinner with your group at your assigned cafeteria.


Emerging Leaders Kickoff MeetingPavilion at Goldsworth Pond

 


Alpha Program ActivityBernhard Center, Brown and Gold Room

 


Lee Honors CollegeBernhard Center, South Ballroom

 


After Dark Activities

9 p.m. - 11 p.m. Arts and Crafts -Location TBD

9 p.m. - 11 p.m. Massages - Location TBD

9 p.m. - 10: 30 p.m. Eating Contest - Lawson Ice Arena

10:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Hockey Coach Skate n' Greet - Lawson Ice Arena

 

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