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Welcome and Orientation Events August

Daily mealtimes

Breakfast: 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Lunch: 11:45 am – 1:30 pm
Dinner: 6:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Sunday Brunch: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm

 

Time, location, topic, and Zoom link of events are subject to change

Monday, August 12

TimeActivityLocation
10:00am - 5:00pmNew Student Arrival and Move-in
7:30pm - 8:30pmConnect with the Deans
Hosted by Dan Law, Associate Dean of Students
Zoom Link

Tuesday, August 13

TimeActivityLocation
10:00am - 5:00pmNew Student Arrival and Move-in
7:30pm - 8:30pmConnect with the Deans
Hosted by Dan Law, Associate Dean of Students
Zoom Link

Wednesday, August 14

Time ActivityLocation
10:00am - 11:00amWelcome New Students!
Student Resources hosted by the Student Life Department
Olson Family Amphitheater
11:00am - 12:00pmUnity in Diversity
Presented by Nahom Abegaze, Director of Continuous Improvement
Dalby Hall, Argiro Student Center
1:15pm - 2:15pmCulture of Respect - How to be an Active Bystander
Presented by Rig Gelfand, Co-Director of Security and Rachael Kunzler, Director of Personal Support Services
Dalby Hall, Argiro Student Center
2:30pm - 3:30pmCampus Safety and Security with Co-Directors of Security
Presented by Rig Gelfand and Beata Nacsa, Co-Directors of Security, introducing policies and protocols concerning fire and tornado safety, traffic rules, and driving on campus.
Dalby Hall, Argiro Student Center
3:45pm - 4:30pmMeet with your Student Government!Dalby Hall, Argiro Student Center

Thursday, August 15

TimeActivityLocation
10:00am - 11:00amPromoting Your Health and Wellbeing
Presented by Dustin Matthews, Exercise and Sport Science Chairperson and Professor
Dalby Hall, Argiro Student Center
11:00am - 12:00pmNutrition and Dining
Presented by Suresh Miller, Food Service Director
Dalby Hall
1:30pm - 2:30pmResidential Life Orientation
Presented by Earl Needhammer,
Director of Residential Life
Dalby Hall
2:30pm - 4:00pm Meet Your International Student Advisor
(Int'l Students Only)

Presented by Maryam Naraghi,
Director of International Student Advising
Dalby Hall, Argiro Student Center

Friday, August 16

TimeActivityLocation
10:00am - 12:00pmStudent ID Pickup
Nashyla Preston, Student Life Administrator
Dreier Building, RM #105
1:30pm - 2:30pmWork-Study Orientation for U.S. Students
Presented by Human Resources
Festival Hall, Argiro Student Center
2:30pm - 3:15pm International Health Insurance Orientation
(Int'l Students Only)

Presented by Claudia Rodriguez, International Student Advisor and Cory Trump
Dalby Hall, Argiro Student Center
3:30pm - 4:30pmStudent ID Pickup
Nashyla Preston, Student Life Administrator
Dreier Building, RM #105
7:30pm - 9:00pmDrum Circle & Ice Cream Picnic Welcome Social
Hosted by Student Activities
Olson Family Amphitheater

Saturday, August 17

TimeActivityLocation
10:30am - 11:30amMBA Welcome Orientation
Hosted by Karen Slowick, Program Administrator
Dreier Bldg, RM #3
5:00pm - 7:00pmMIU Pool Party!
Hosted by Student Activities
Cowhig Family Aquatic Center