2013 Schedule of Events

Wednesday, August 28 th

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Early Move-In for Panther Prowl Participants ● This is your time to move in and settle into your new residence hall room. Be sure to bring all of your items for the school year, as you will be moving into your permanent residence hall room.

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Athletic Meeting

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Prowl Pack Group Meeting ● This is your opportunity to meet your Pack Leader and other Pack members. You will be experiencing all the Panther Prowl events and activities with this group.

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Hypnotist - Michael C. Anthony ● He is recognized as one of the most successful stage hypnotists/ mentalists in the world today. He has appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX. He was also voted Male Performer of the year by CA Magazine.

Thursday, August 29 th

8:30 am – 9:15 am Breakfast/Prowl Pack Group Meeting

9:30 am – 10:00 am Welcome! Featuring Provost, Dr. Linda Rinker ● Get a warm Davenport University welcome from Dr. Rinker, the university provost! 10:00 am - 11:30 am HOORAY! Featuring Delatorro McNeal ● You will be amazed by this high-energy, engaging presentation that transforms individuals into one Davenport community. A truly emotional experience.

11:30 am – 12:30 pm Lunch and Prowl Pack Group Meetings

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Wendi Fox- Alcohol Awareness Speaker ● This story is a funny and wickedly truthful look at the drunk and dangerous journey of a young high-risk drinker, who compromised her safety and the safety of her friends in the pursuit of a good time. It is a roller coaster ride of comedy and catastrophe all slammed together, a compilation of hysterically funny, hindsight-full observations of unhealthy choices, dangerous circumstances, lessons learned and a journey through personal reinvention.

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm WellConnect ● Take part in interactive, small group discussions facilitated by WellConnect representatives on limiting sexual violence. In addition, WellConnect will be introducing other services that they provide, as well as university resources available to students.

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Convocation ● The Convocation Ceremony serves as an official academic welcome to Davenport University. This ceremony, featuring messages from Dr. Rick Pappas, President, and Dr. Linda Rinker, EVP for Academics and Provost, will introduce students to academic leadership, colleges, faculty and prepare them for their rich and rewarding Davenport careers.

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner with the Faculty ● Get a chance to sit down and have dinner with the faculty in your college. Talk about any questions you may have about your major or classes!

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Survivor Challenge ● Participate in the Survivor Challenge with your Prowl Pack. Which Pack will be the “Sole Survivors”?

9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Drive-In Movie ● Come watch “Fast & Furious 6” with us on the turf field. Make sure to bring a blanket or chair!

Friday, August 30 st

9:00 am – 9:30 am Breakfast

9:30 am – 10:30 am Who to Know? Where to Go! ● This is an opportunity for your Pack Leader to show you some of the most important parts of the campus. Take a trip to the bookstore, the library, and get to know where your classes are!

10:30 am – 12:00 pm Justin Jones-Fosu - Diversity Speaker ● Justin Jones-Fosu is an international speaker, young-award winning entrepreneur, and author. In Diversity “lectures” sometimes the true meaning of diversity is missed in efforts for everyone to hold hands and sing “Kum By Ya!” This presentation breaks diversity down to the core, where participants walk away energized but appreciating the differences and similarities of others.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch/Prowl Pack Group Meetings

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Bookstore, Financial Aid, & Advising Open

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Dinner

7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Night in the Student Center ● Activities include: Dodgeball, wiffleball, volleyball, basketball, soccer, board games, card games, snacks, and more! Atomic Wing Eating Challenge sponsored by Quaker Steak!