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Basic Orientation Schedule
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Day | Date | Start | End | Event | Description | Location | Contact |
Fri. | 8/15/2008 | 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Move-In Begins | Residence Halls | Stacey Mason | |
Fri. | 8/15/2008 | 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Welcome Celebration* | This is the first Basic Orientation event for ALL new and transfer students and their families, including Commuters! | Jesse Bridges Arena | Kim Day |
Fri. | 8/15/2008 | 5:00 PM | 6:00PM | Welcome Reception | Join us for a reception for all new students and their families as you mingle with college administrators, students, and parents. | Sparrow Residence Hall Plaza | Kim Day |
Fri. | 8/15/2008 | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Dinner on Your Own | For those students whose families are no longer on campus or are unable to go out to eat, the SMC cafeteria will be open with a limited menu from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Please note that all students must be back on campus and in Camak Auditorium by 8 pm for the next mandatory event. | Kim Day | |
| Fri | 8/15/2008 | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Commuter Student Meeting* | Camak Auditorium | Kim Day | |
Fri. | 8/15/2008 | 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | To Be Continued... | Join the Student Ambassadors as we explore college life and typical issues through drama! | Camak Auditorium | Kim Day |
Fri. | 8/15/2008 | 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | PACK Team Meeting #1* | New students will participate in small groups throughout Orientation. These groups, called PACK Teams, are led by an SMC Student Ambassador. This session is an opportunity for students to meet the other members of their group and begin their immersion into life as an SMC student. | Various Classrooms | Kim Day |
Fri. | 8/15/2008 | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Residence Hall Meetings* | Your Residence Hall | Stacey Mason | |
Sat. | 8/16/2008 | 8:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Continental Breakfast | Camak Lobby | Kim Day | |
Sat. | 8/16/2008 | 9:00 AM | 9:45 AM | Freshman Day of Service Kick-Off* | Join us for the 8th Annual Freshman Day of Service. Students spend the morning with their PACK team serving various sites throughout the community | Camak Auditorium | Candice Sloan |
Sat. | 8/16/2008 | 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | To Be Continued...Strive to go M.A.D.* | Service Projects | Throughout the Community | Candice Sloan |
Sat. | 8/16/2008 | 1:00 PM | 2:15 PM | Lunch | Cafeteria | Kim Day | |
Sat. | 8/16/2008 | 2:30 PM | 3:30 PM | To Be Continued... Reflection!* | PACK Team Meeting #2 | Various Classrooms | Kim Day |
Sat. | 8/16/2008 | 3:30 PM | 5:00 PM | FREE TIME | Kim Day | ||
Sat. | 8/16/2008 | 5:00 PM | 6:30 PM | Dinner | Cafeteria | Kim Day | |
Sat. | 8/16/2008 | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Personal and Campus Safety - What You Need to Know* | Personnel from SMC’s Campus Police Department will share important tips on keeping yourself and your belongings safe on campus. You will learn important information concerning services the SMC Police Department offers as well as have an opportunity to meet the campus safety officers. | Camak Auditorium | Kim Day |
| Sat. | 8/16/2008 | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | To Be Continued...Your Life Map* | PACK Team Meeting #3 | Various Classrooms | Kim Day |
Sat. | 8/16/2008 | 9:00 PM | 9:45 PM | Giant Ice Breaker* | Join your incoming freshmen for a time of laughter, fun, and games. During this session, you will have the opportunity to meet at least 100 new people and even make some friends! Come prepared to have some serious fun! Dress comfortably! | Jesse Bridges Arena | Kim Day |
| Sat. | 8/16/2008 | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | Ice Cream Sundae Party | Sponsored by Campus Ministries | Student Center Porch | Candice Sloan |
Sun. | 8/17/2008 | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Campus Wide Worship Service | Campus-Wide Worship | Chapel | Candice Sloan |
Sun. | 8/17/2008 | 11:00 AM | 12:30 PM | Brunch | Cafeteria | Kim Day | |
Sun. | 8/17/2008 | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | To Be Continued...A Lesson In Diversity* | PACK Team Meeting #4 | Various Classrooms | Kim Day |
Sun. | 8/17/2008 | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM | SMonopoly* | A Game of SMC Knowledge | Camak Auditorium | Kim Day |
Sun. | 8/17/2008 | 3:30PM | 5:00 PM | FREE TIME | Kim Day | ||
Sun. | 8/17/2008 | 5:00PM | 6:30 PM | Dinner | Cafeteria | Kim Day | |
Sun. | 8/17/2008 | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Party with a Plan* | Most substance abuse programs use scare tactics or a “just say no” approach. “Party with a Plan” does not. Randy Haveson incorporates his professional background as a therapist and health educator with his personal experience as a recovering alcoholic to discuss the importance of partying smart. | Camak Auditorium | Kim Day |
Sun. | 8/17/2008 | 9:00 PM | Midnight | 2008 Bowling Party! | Join the class of 2010 for a night of fun and bowling. Free shoe rental and games. Food and Drinks are available at a small charge. | Brunswick Star Lanes | Kim Day |
Mon. | 8/18/2008 | 8:30 AM | 3:00 PM | Make-Up Academic Orientation* | For new, transfer, and readmitted students who did not attend an Academic Orientation Session during the summer. | Camak Auditorium | Kim Day |
Mon. | 8/18/2008 | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM | Lunch | Cafeteria | Kim Day | |
Mon. | 8/18/2008 | 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM | PACK Team Meeting #5* | Groups will meet at various times throughout the afternoon. | Computer Labs | Kim Day |
Mon. | 8/18/2008 | 5:00 PM | 6:30PM | Dinner | Cafeteria | Kim Day | |
Mon. | 8/18/2008 | 5:30 PM | 6:45 PM | Athletic Team Meetings* | All members of SMC athletic teams should meet in Bridges Arena for this important meeting. | Bridges Arena | Mark Perdue |
Mon. | 8/18/2008 | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Residence Hall Meetings | Residence Halls | Stacey Mason | |
Mon. | 8/18/2008 | 9:00 PM | Midnight | Block Party, Pizza, and Snowballs | Music by a professional DJ, Dancing, Food and Fun!!! Come relax and have fun with all of your new friends! | In Front of the Old Gym | Kim Day |
| Tue. | 8/19/2008 | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Student IDs Made | Residents of Sparrow, Bridges, Judd, Parsons, Hammond, and Kingman only should have their IDs made at this time | Student Center, 2nd Floor | Stacey Mason |
| Tue. | 8/19/2008 | 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Local Banks and Business Fair | Local banks and businesses will be on campus to assist you in signing up for the services they offer. | In Front of Student Center | Kim Day |
Tue. | 8/19/2008 | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Validation for all freshmen, transfer and re-admitted students* | All students must visit their advisor's office to validate their class schedules. This includes students who registered on Monday. | Advisor Offices | Kim Day |
| Tue. | 8/19/2008 | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Parking Decal Registration | Pick up and/or register for your parking decal at this time. | Student Center | Teresa Ferguson |
| Tue. | 8/19/2008 | 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Student IDs Made | Residents of Willard and Commuting Students only should have their IDs made at this time | Student Center, 2nd Floor | Stacey Mason |
Tue. | 8/19/2008 | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Work Student Information Meeting* | Mandatory for ALL Work Study Students | Camak Auditorium | Kendra Burnette |
Tue. | 8/19/2008 | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Stafford Loan Counseling Meeting* | Mandatory for ALL Stafford Loan Recipients | Camak Auditorium | Carolyn Sparks |
| Tue. | 8/19/2008 | 8:00 PM | Bean and Bailey Acoustic Comedy Show | Musical Comedy at its best. Check them out at www.beanandbailey.com | Camak Auditorium | Kim Day |
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