Thursday, August 21, 2008

8 a.m. - Residence Halls Open for Returning Students

9 a.m. - Lyman Briggs School Breakout Sessions

9:30 a.m. - University Welcome

9:30 a.m. - Student Engagement Sessions

9:30 a.m. - Residential College in the Arts & Humanities Breakout Sessions

10 a.m. - Transfer Student Meeting

12:00 p.m. - Transfer Student Luncheon

12:30 a.m. - Intro to Community Service

1:00 a.m. - Community Service Projects

1:30 p.m. - University Welcome

1:30 p.m. - Student Engagement Sessions

3:00 p.m. - Writing, Rhetoric, and American Culture Write-out Option

3:00 p.m. - Broad College of Business Multicultural Business Programs Open House

4:00 p.m. - Honors College Convocation

4:00 p.m. - WOW! WELCOME

4:15 p.m. - Academic Scholars Program Orientation

6:15 - Spartan Spirit

8:30 p.m. - Moonlight Madness Shopping Spree

9:00 p.m. - Moonlight Film Festival

General Overview: Opportunities for you to explore, discover, and learn abound at Michigan State and in the East Lansing community. The Student Engagement Sessions introduce you to many of these opportunities. President Simon and representatives from the different colleges will welcome you to the MSU community at the University Welcome.

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8:00 a.m. Residence Halls Open for all Returning Students

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9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Lyman Briggs School Breakout Sessions

• All LBS students consult LBS Schedule or your Mentor for specific information about room locations and activities.

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9:30 a.m. University Welcome featuring Benjamin Ajak, author of They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky, with Judy A. Bernstein
Wharton Center

• The Wharton Center hosts the University Welcome, which is the formal ceremony that marks the beginning of each academic year. President Lou Anna K. Simon, Provost Kim Wilcox and representatives from each of the undergraduate degree-granting colleges will welcome you to the "pioneer land-grant university." Additionally, student a cappella groups will perform and special guest Benjamin Ajak, author of They Pured Fire on Us From the
  Sky, the One Book One Community book will address you, the newest members of the MSU community. Please check your personalized Fall Welcome schedule for the time and location of the University Welcome you are to attend.

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9:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. Student Engagement Sessions - PDF* (CLICK to open new window)

• Student Engagement Sessions are “mini-courses” designed by faculty and staff members to provide new students information and skills that will promote your success. Two years of research indicates that students who attended the Student Engagement Sessions earned higher grades their first semester at Michigan State University than the students who did. Engagement sessions are the perfect opportunity to explore topics that are important and interesting to you in a small group setting.

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9:30 a.m. Residential College in the Arts & Humanities Breakout Session, RCAH Theater, Snyder CB20

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10:00 a.m. Transfer Student Meeting,
McDonel Hall Kiva

• Those students who are new to MSU but have attended another postsecondary institution prior to enrolling at MSU are expected to attend this session. Important information about such topics as transfer of credits, parking, and feeling connected to MSU will be highlighted.

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12:00 p.m. Transfer Student Luncheon,
McDonel Hall

• Transfer students who reside on campus should use their meal plan. A limited number of meal tickets will be available to transfer students who reside off-campus.

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12:30 a.m. Introduction to Community Service, Wilson Auditorium

• This event is only for students in the James Madison College

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1:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Community Service Projects

• This event is only for students in the James Madison College. Participants are strongly encouraged to wear clothing appropriate for cleaning and/or painting.

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1:30 p.m. University Welcome featuring Benjamin Ajak, author of They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky, with Judy A. Bernstein
Wharton Center

• The Wharton Center hosts the University Welcome, which is the formal ceremony that marks the beginning of each academic year. President Lou Anna K. Simon, Provost Kim Wilcox and representatives from each of the undergraduate degree-granting colleges will welcome you to the "pioneer land-grant university." Additionally, student a cappella groups will perform and special guest Benjamin Ajak, author of They Pured Fire on Us From the
  Sky, the One Book One Community book will address you, the newest members of the MSU community. Please check your personalized Fall Welcome schedule for the time and location of the University Welcome you are to attend.

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1:30 p.m. Student Engagement Sessions - PDF* (CLICK to open new window)

• Student Engagement Sessions are “mini-courses” designed by faculty and staff members to provide new students information and skills that will promote your success. Two years of research indicates that students who attended the Student Engagement Sessions earned higher grades their first semester at Michigan State University than the students who did not. Engagement sessions are the perfect opportunity to explore topics that are important and interesting to you in a small group setting.

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3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Writing, Rhetoric, and American Culture (WRAC) Write-out Option,
109 South Kedzie Hall

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3:00 p.m. - Broad College of Business Multicultural Business Programs Open House, 415 Eppley

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4:00 p.m. Honors College Convocation,
Wharton Center Pasant Theatre

• All Honors College students are invited and expected to attend this brief welcoming ceremony. The Convocation will be followed by a reception and an opportunity to sign up for Honors College student organizations and meet other HC students and Honors advisors.
  
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4:00 p.m. WOW! WELCOME Orientation Workshop: Maximizing Abilities and Opportunities!
Third Floor Classrooms in Bessey Hall

• Learn vital information to become a successful Spartan: How to access accommodations, support services and opportunities available at MSU! This event is only for students registered with Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities.

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4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Academic Scholars Program Orientation, 105 South Kedzie

6:15 p.m. Spartan Spirit
Breslin Center.

• Michigan State is proud of the history and traditions that make being a Spartan a unique and special experience. Join Sparty, the MSU Marching Band, community members, thousands of fellow students and many of the coaches and student-athletes in Breslin Center to learn the cheers, the songs, and catch the Spartan Spirit. Add to the festivities fantastic prizes such as book scholarships, free flights, and tickets to campus and local events and this is an event you can’t miss!

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8:30 p.m. Moonlight Madness Shopping Spree, Meijer (2 locations) and Downtown East Lansing

• Midnight Madness provides you a great opportunity to explore some of the stores, services and resources the greater East Lansing area has to offer. New MSU students can walk together to the downtown East Lansing area or hop onto a complimentary CATA (Capitol Area Transit Authority) bus to local Meijer stores. While you don’t have to spend money to join in the fun, more than 50 retailers are open for business to help students complete their residence hall room decorating, buy last minute school supplies, or stock-up on snacks for their rooms.

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9:00 p.m. Moonlight Film Festival in Valley Court Park (Downtown East Lansing) Showing Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Valley Court Park (behind Biggby's)
Film: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
It's FREE!!

This FREE outdoor film series presents movies on a big screen in Valley Court Park, located behind Beaner's, in downtown East Lansing. The event will be canceled if it rains.

While you are there, enjoy cheesy pizza slices from Cottage Inn Pizza and ice cream treats from Melting Moments Homemade Ice Creams.

Don't forget to bring a blanket or lawn chair!

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