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WELCOME WEEK 2019 Wednesday, August 14 Premium Plan (Only) Move-In Day Students with Premium Plan contracts move in today 7:30 p.m. Rock the Halls Location: Noyer Lawn Join the Residence Hall Association (RHA) on the lawn between the Noyer and Studebaker West Complexes for games, inflatables, music, give a ways, and free food! Stick around until dusk and enjoy an outdoor movie with s’mores and popcorn. Thursday, August 15 All Day University Libraries Information Table Location: Bracken Library, Main Lobby Stop by to get news about the University Libraries’ services as well as print and online resources that can help make your college career a success. Library personnel will be on hand to answer questions about resources, services, and employment opportunities. In addition, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. an outdoor table (on the north side of the library), weather permitting, will include additional information and free swag while supplies last. These events are open to all incoming students. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Move-In Day All students may move in today 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Student Center Poster Sale Location: L.A. Pittenger Student Center, Front Lawn Do the walls in your room or apartment look bare? Starting today, there will be fine art prints and posters for sale all week. The last day to purchase items is Friday, August 23. 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Dining Employee Hiring Blitz Location: Art & Journalism Building, Studio Room Pick up a referral for Job 55 at the Career Center and head to the Studio Room at the Art and Journalism Building to secure your employment with Ball State Dining for Fall 2019. We provide flexible hours, a great rate of pay, and an opportunity to make lifelong friends! 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Counseling Center Services Resource Fair Location: Art and Journalism Building, The Atrium Stop by and get a stress ball and information about the Counseling Center 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Step In. Speak Up. Pledge Day Location: Scramble Light Help end sexual violence on campus. Stop by to sign the pledge to Step In and Speak Up about sexual violence and learn more about resources on campus. Thursday, August 15 (continued) 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Criminal Justice and Criminology Open House for New Majors Location: North Quad Building, Room 279 Freshmen and Transfer students who are majoring in CJC are invited to meet Ms. Marsha McCall, CJC Major Advisor, to learn about the major, tour the department, and learn about extracurricular activities. Mr. Brandon Murphy and Dr. Benjamin Gibbs will be available to discuss internships. Student members of the Multicultural Alliance in Criminal Justice and Alpha Phi Sigma (the National Criminal Justice honor society) will be available to answer questions. 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. College of Sciences and Humanities Open House for New Majors Location: Various Department Sites (see list below) Freshmen considering majors or minors in any of the departments below are invited to meet advisors and other students, learn about programs, tour the department, and find out about extracurricular activities. The event locations are: Anthropology, History and Women and Gender Studies: Burkhardt Building, First Floor Lobby Biology, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry: Cooper Science Complex, Room CL 126 Chemistry: Cooper Science Complex, Room CP 305 Computer Science: Robert Bell Building, Room RB 355 English: Robert Bell Building, Room RB 297 Environment, Geology, & Natural Resources: Fine Arts Building, Room AR 117 Geography: Cooper Science Complex, Room CL 425 Mathematical Sciences: Robert Bell Building, Room RB 463 Modern Languages and Classics: North Quad Building, Room NQ 178 Philosophy and Religious Studies: North Quad Building, Room NQ 204 Physics and Astronomy: Cooper Science Complex, Room CP 101 Political Science: North Quad Building, Room NQ 258 Sociology: North Quad Building, Room NQ 241 2:00-4:00 p.m. Squeeze the Day Location: Scramble Light Stop by the Scramble Light to enjoy cookies and lemonade and learn more about the Office of Health, Alcohol and Drug Education’s services. 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Honors Freshman Convocation Location: Sursa Hall New honors freshmen will be welcomed to the Honors College by the dean, faculty and staff, existing students, and alumni. The convocation then moves next door to the Ball Honors House backyard for a social mixer, where freshmen will meet their peer mentors, leaders of honors College student organizations, and Honors College faculty and staff. We’ll take our annual class photo at the convocation, and each new honors freshman will receive a welcome gift from the Honors College. 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Where do I find Course Material/Information? Canvas Learning Session Location: Burkhart Building 109 Canvas is a web-based course-management systems by which faculty deliver course content to students. Your instructors may use Canvas to post syllabi, create exams, host online class discussions, and make important files available to you. Stop by BB109 to learn how to navigate Canvas so you can find course materials and information to maximize your academic success for all incoming students. 6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m. 21st Century Scholars Symposium (Mandatory for 21st Century Scholars) Location: Pruis Hall The 21st Century Scholars Symposium is a mandatory event for all incoming freshmen with a 21st Century Scholar award. During this event we will review scholar requirements, program expectations, and introduce you to campus staff and resources dedicated to your success. 7:45 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Residence Hall Floor Meetings Hosted by your friendly resident assistant (RA), this is a great time to learn important information about your new home, meet your neighbors, and begin your year in the residence halls. You will also meet your Welcome Week leader. Thursday, August 15 (continued) 9 p.m. Ball State Athletics: Chirp! Chirp! (MANDATORY) Location: Worthen Arena Join President Geoffrey Mearns and Athletic Director Beth Goetz for an introduction to your Cardinal athletics programs. The Ball State cheerleaders, Code Red Dance Team, Pride of Mid-America Marching Band, and Charlie Cardinal will lead the cheers and teach you the fight song. Get your 2019–20 spirit shirt, among other prizes, and one lucky freshman will earn the opportunity to shoot a half-court shot to win free tuition for the 2020 spring semester. Ball State coaches will be on hand to get you fired up about Ball State Athletics. Chirp! Chirp! 10:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. Ball State Back to College Event Location: Meijer. Free shuttle services to and from the store at Worthen Arena Exclusively for Ball State Students!! Meijer Mania features free food, samples, prizes and much more! Special deals to deck out your room! Free shuttle to and from Meijer following the Introduction to Ball State Athletics. Friday, August 16 All Day University Libraries Information Table Location: Bracken Library, Main Lobby Stop by to get news about the University Libraries’ services as well as print and online resources that can help make your college career a success. Library personnel will be on hand to answer questions about resources, services, and employment opportunities. From 11 a.m.–2 p.m. on the north side of the library, free items such as buttons are available while supplies last. These events are open to all incoming students. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Welcome Week Service Project Location: L.A. Pittenger Student Center, Room 136 Make some new friends while you make a difference in your new Muncie community! We’ll provide a free t-shirt and round-trip transportation! Check in at 8:45 a.m. in room 136. Sign up in advance on GivePulse by visiting the Student Voluntary Services site and completing the online SVS Welcome Week Service Event Registration! Sponsored by the Office of Student Life and Student Voluntary Services. For more information, please call 765-285-2621 or email [email protected]. 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Where are my Classes? Location: Meet your Welcome Week leader in the lobby at a select residence hall Your Welcome Week leader will be available to help you find your classes. Meet your Welcome Week leader in the lobby at a select residence hall at 10 a.m., if you would like help. Bring your class schedule with you. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Tech Pursuit Location: Unified Technology Support, Bracken Library, Room 101 Students will be challenged to search and locate Tech Center resources that are fun and beneficial to their academic and general technology needs. Prizes and information to be claimed! 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Spiritual Life Fair Location: Art and Journalism Building, The Atrium This fair will feature a variety of Ball State student organizations that focus on spiritual and religious life on campus. You will be able to meet leaders of these groups and collect information on their activities and events. 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Mock Class Lecture Location: Arts and Communications Building, Room 114 Hosted by professors across campus, this interactive lecture will show you what to expect on your first day of classes. You will have the opportunity to learn about the classroom setting, expectations, and receive a few tips about how to be successful in the classroom. Another session is offered on Saturday, August 17, 1-2 p.m. 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Residence Hall Activities All residence halls will be sponsoring opening social activities.
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