Spring Re-Orientation for First Year Students
Community Standards and Responsibilities
January 27th | 12:00PM | Usdan 108
Wesleyan has a long history of peer adjudication through the honor board and the Student Judicial Board. Members of these boards will share the role they play in upholding the community standards at Wesleyan. You will also hear from representatives in the dean of students office who will discuss the roles they have on campus and provide some advice about what you can do to be successful at Wesleyan. Facilitated by Dean of Students, Rick Culliton and Associate Dean of Students, Scott Backer.
Lunch will be provided.
Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (ORSL) Open House
January 27th | 3:30PM | Office of Religious & Spiritual Life, 169 High St.
Come meet Wesleyan’s Chaplains, and ORSL staff and students who help coordinate spiritual and religious life on campus. Learn more at www.wesleyan.edu/orsl
Snacks will be served.
General Study Abroad Information Session
January 28th | 4:15 PM | Usdan 110
Join Director of International Studies, Carolyn Sorkin, and recent study-abroad participants to talk about the nuts and bolts of spending a semester or year studying in another country. Topics to be covered include program selection, the application process, credit transfer, cultural adjustment, financial aid, and much more. Come with questions!
Managing Your Dining Plan
January 29th | 4:15PM | Usdan 108
Haven’t quite figured out the meal plan system yet? Thinking about changing your meal plan? Worried about a special dietary need that you may have? Come to this Q&A session where campus and dining program administrators will be on hand to answer any questions you have. Facilitated by Bon Appétit Resident District Manager, Michael Strumpf, and Director of Usdan University Center, Michelle Myers-Brown.
Getting the Most Out of the Career Center
January 30th | 12:00 PM | Usdan 110
Come in and learn about how the Career Center can help you with finding your passion and locating an internship. This quick introduction to the Wesleyan Career Center will help you to utilize our services and access the extensive internship and online job database. We’ll also show you how you can set up your online profile to personalize your experience. This session is designed for both first-year students and transfer, exchange, and visiting students. Facilitated by Associate Director for Career Development and Campus Outreach, Persephone Hall.
Lunch will be provided.
Study Abroad and Students of Color
January 30th | 4:15 PM | Usdan 110
Join Director of International Studies, Carolyn Sorkin, and recent study-abroad participants to talk about the nuts and bolts of spending a semester or year studying in another country. Topics to be covered include program selection, the application process, credit transfer, cultural adjustment, financial aid, and much more. Special attention will be given to concerns common to students of color. Come with questions!
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Diversity Training
Visit the MLK Day website for additional details and events: http://www.wesleyan.edu/mlk/
Training Session Block I
January 31st | 10AM
Training Session Block II
January 31st | 1PM
Keynote Address
January 31st | 3:15PM | Memorial Chapel
Address by Anti-Racist Activist Tim Wise. Note, this is a ticketed event. Tickets can be picked up at the University Box Office, Usdan University Center. Students Tickets available Thursday, January 23. Reception and book signing to follow in the Zelnick Pavillion. Books will be available for purchase during the signing.
You, Booze, and the Board
February 3rd |12:00 PM | Usdan 110
This session will offer answers to students’ most frequently asked questions about addressing severe intoxication: What does alcohol poisoning look like? How do I know whether a friend needs medical assistance or not? What will PSafe do if I call them? If my friends go to the hospital, what happens next? Do they get in trouble? Are their parents called? What sanctions could they get? Conversation facilitated by Associate Dean of Students, Scott Backer.
Lunch will be provided.
Getting Good Advice, Giving Good Information, and Other Essential Nuggets of Wisdom
February 4th | 12:15 PM | Usdan 108
Returning to college for your second semester is a very different experience from heading off to college for the first time. You bring with you all of the things that you learned in the fall – your accomplishments, as well as the challenges you may have experienced. You have a wealth of “college knowledge.” The start of the spring semester is another new beginning and a time for you to reflect on your experiences in the fall and develop a plan for academic success.
What worked well for you and what did not? What strategies did you use in the fall that proved to be successful? What resources did you seek out? Did you have balance in your semester and follow the Rule of 7? At this workshop, we will talk about the organizational and study strategies that worked best, hear from peers about strategies and resources they found helpful, and set goals for the spring. Conversation facilitated by Dean for Academic Advancement and Dean for the Class of 2017, Louise Brown, Associate Dean of Student Academic Resources, Laura Patey, and the Peer Advisors.
Lunch will be provided.
Financing Study Abroad
February 5th | 4:15 PM | Usdan 110
Join Assistant Director of International Studies, Gail Winter, and Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Jacqueline Outlaw, for a discussion of the financial aspects of study abroad. Topics to be discussed will include financial aid, scholarships, and budgeting, as well as general information regarding study abroad. Come with questions!
Wellness at Wesleyan
February 6th | 12:00 PM | Usdan 110
The transition to college is stressful, both physically and mentally. Learn about what resources are available for your well-being during this unique transition as well as during the rest of your time at Wesleyan. Learn about the extensive resources Wesleyan offers to make sure you stay physically and mentally healthy during your time at Wes, as well as ways you can get involved. Facilitated by Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Jennifer D’Andrea.
Lunch will be provided.
Desire and Relationship: What’s Love Got To Do With It?
February 8th | 12:00-3:00PM | Albritton 311
Participate in this no faith/multi-faith/interfaith conversation about Love and its many understandings and facets. All are welcome.
Catered Japanese lunch will be provided.
Bystander Intervention Training
February 9th | 10:00 AM-2:00PM | Usdan 110
WE Speak, WE Stand aims to create a community that is actively engaged in the prevention of sexual assault, relationship violence and advocates for the responsible use of alcohol. The goal of the program is to empower bystanders to intervene in high risk situations involving alcohol use, sexual assault and relationship violence. Empowered bystanders make the campus community safer by standing up and speaking out when they witness situations that could potentially harm the health and safety of others. Intervening with peers can be challenging for a number of reasons and training will provide you with the skills to move from inaction to action and intervene safely and effectively.
The first training features two distinct and separate tracks: sexual assault prevention and alcohol use intervention. For more information email Tanya Purdy at tpurdy@wesleyan.edu. Facilitated by Director of Health Education, Tanya Purdy and Sexual Violence Resource Coordinator and Therapist, Alysha Warren.
Lunch will be provided.
THANKS FOR PARTICIPATING!
Sponsored by the Office of New Student Orientation
wesleyan.edu/orientation
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Attend 7 programs and record your attendance.
Turn in your completed passport to the Office of New Student Orientation
(Usdan, Rooms 122, 124 & 126)
to be entered in a drawing for an iPad
by February 12, 2014!
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For more information about these and other programs,
check out the New Student Orientation Website,
or visit www.wesleyan.edu/orientation.
Take advantage of all the great things going on at Wesleyan!