AUGUST 21-29, 2019 | ROCHESTER, NY EXPLORE EASTMAN UNDERGRADUATE ORIENTATION • 2 0 1 9 • MISSION STATEMENT THE EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC STRIVES: • To create a musical community that is rich with cultural, social, and intellectual diversity. • To give the student an intensive professional education in his or her musical discipline. • To prepare each student with a solid foundation in music and an expansive education in the liberal arts. • To develop an informed and inquiring mind that enables each graduate to engage the fundamental issues of his or her art and to become an effective cultural leader in society. • And, through its community and continuing education programs, to offer the highest quality music instruction and performance opportunities for students of all ages. EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC | UNDERGRADUATE ORIENTATION 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS Office of Student Affairs . 4 Office for Residential Life. 5-6. Resident Advisors . 7. Office for Student Activities . 8 Eastman Orientation Committee Tips . 9 Clubs and Organizations . 10-11 Orientation Schedule . 12-20 Our School Songs . 21. Places Around Eastman . 22. Important Information . 23 Notes . 24-26. Visions & Values Statement . 27. Photo by Quajay Donnell EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC | ESM.ROCHESTER.EDU 3 OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC | UNDERGRADUATE ORIENTATION 2019 OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS A MESSAGE FROM THE ASSISTANT DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS Welcome to the Eastman School of Music! I am very pleased to welcome you to our New Student Orientation. Please review this orientation booklet, as it is designed to help you make a successful transition into the Eastman community. During Orientation, you will learn more about Eastman’s expectations, have opportunities to interact in meaningful ways with other new students, meet faculty and staff, and familiarize yourself with the resources necessary to be successful as you begin your studies. Orientation is intentionally structured to help you meet your goals as a new student and meet our goals to assist you along the way. The Office of Student Affairs is a department tasked with enhancing student growth and development. While your academic deans and faculty members may push you to excel artistically and academically, Student Affairs practitioners work to challenge and support your learning outside of the classroom. The Office of Student Affairs directly oversees the Office for Residential Life and the Office for Student Activities & Engagement. The Office for Residential Life contributes to the holistic development of students through support, programs, and collaborations which foster a safe, inclusive, and engaged community for students living in the Student Living Center (SLC). The Office for Student Activities provides opportunities for student-focused extracurricular activities, diversity, leadership within clubs and organizations, fun events, and civic engagement. I encourage you to take advantage of the special opportunities to engage with the Eastman and Rochester communities at large. The relationships you begin to forge this week will be the foundation of your professional networks here at Eastman and into the future. From the Office of Student Affairs, we wish you every success. Sincerely, Robert E. Bones, Ed. D Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Office of Student Affairs - Eastman School of Music [email protected] (585) 274-1106 EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC | ESM.ROCHESTER.EDU 4 OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC | UNDERGRADUATE ORIENTATION 2019 OFFICE FOR RESIDENTIAL LIFE A MESSAGE FROM THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR RESIDENTIAL LIFE Hello and welcome to your newest adventure! It’s an exciting time when you will change and grow in innumerable ways as you become who you are meant to be. I’m excited to be a guide for your college experience. Here in Residential Life, our goal is to make this campus your home. I want each and every one of you to feel that you belong here, not only as a student, but as a person. I will be responsible for the many aspects that come with living on campus, from building operations to supervising Resident Advisors to creating events. Living on campus puts you at the center of it all. Enjoy the convenience of a short walk to class and practice rooms while living in an inclusive, safe, secure, supportive, and affordable space. It is our hope that you learn more about yourself and others by joining our community and opening up to the opportunities around you. By living on campus, you will get the full college experience and live and learn with a well-trained residence hall staff that’s here for you. I can’t wait to get to know each of you this fall and help you find your home here. I’m excited to work with passionate and talented students that define Eastman. I’m sure I’ll see you in the recital halls and local venues, as well as around the Student Living Center. On behalf of Residential Life and the RA team, welcome to Eastman! Sincerely, Summer Naugle Assistant Director for Residential Life Office of Student Affairs - Eastman School of Music [email protected] (585) 274-1106 EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC | ESM.ROCHESTER.EDU 5 OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC | UNDERGRADUATE ORIENTATION 2019 OFFICE FOR RESIDENTIAL LIFE THE STUDENT LIVING CENTER The Student Living Center (SLC) has been a home for Eastman students since it opened in 1991. All of the rooms come fully furnished, containing a desk, dresser, wardrobe, and a twin, extra-long bed. The rooms have Wi-Fi and many have a great view of Rochester and even Lake Ontario. There is a computer lab, free on-site laundry, a performance hall, and multiple lounges where you can spend time with your friends and study. The SLC is a secured building that is closely monitored by Public Safety Officers, Resident Advisors, and front desk office assistants. All residential areas are secured through University-issued IDs, which ensures the safety and privacy of all residents. The Office for Residential Life includes a live-in Assistant Director and 11 Resident Advisors. Together, they provide students with guidance and resources to help students navigate any challenges or concerns that may arise. Additionally, they provide fun programs for the SLC to help relieve some of the stress of student life. All undergraduate students who live in the SLC are provided with resources that will empower them to face the rigors of academic life with a live-in support system unlike any other. We can’t wait for the opportunity to meet and support you throughout your time at the Eastman School of Music. EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC | ESM.ROCHESTER.EDU 6 OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC | UNDERGRADUATE ORIENTATION 2019 RESIDENT ADVISORS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is a Resident Advisor? The Resident Advisors (RAs) facilitate the social, academic, and personal adjustment of students living in the Student Living Center. They develop a sense of community among residents through fun programming and act as an informative resource to students. RAs enforce the rules and policies of the SLC and serve as a liaison between residents and administration. If I am locked out of my room, who can I call? If you have a roommate, call them first. Between 8pm and 8am, you can call the RA On-Call at 585-764-5707. From 8am to 8pm, you can call Public Safety at 585-275-3333. If I am having issues with my roommate, what do I do? You can reach out to your RA! They are trained in conflict resolution and mediation. Can we have overnight guests? Guests are only permitted in the residential areas (the basement and upper floors) of the SLC when accompanied by a current SLC resident. Guests include friends who do not currently attend the Eastman School of Music, as well as Eastman students who reside off-campus. Once your guest arrives, they must sign in at the SLC Front Desk. You are responsible for your guest at all times, and your roommate must consent to a guest being in your room. Overnight guests are restricted to four nights a month. Residents who violate the guest policy may have their guest privileges suspended and may be charged for the additional room rent. Who can I go to if I have questions about residential living? You can ask your RA! They know about SLC policies and campus resources. You can talk to them about anything - not just residential life! They are here to help you have the best possible experience. All RAs have SafeZone, conflict resolution, mediation, and first aid (mental and physical) training. What does an RA On-Call do? The RA On-Call is the RA you can contact if you are having an emergency, are locked out of your room, need to report suspicious behaviors or odors, or want to report quiet hour violations. They go on safety rounds each night. A RA is On-Call Monday-Friday from 8pm to 8am each day. NAME SUPERVISES HALLS ROOM ROOM PHONE IMPORTANT NUMBERS Tong Li Floors 2 and 3 of the Tower 201 T 4-1702 RA ON-CALL Annie Chen Floors 4 and 5 of the Tower 401 T 4-1797 585-764-5707 Ellie Coster Floors 6 and 7 of the Tower 701 T 4-1897 Alex Lo Floors 8 and 9 of the Tower 901 T 4-1807 PUBLIC SAFETY 585-275-3333 Ashley Fong Floors 10 and 11 of the Tower 1101 T 4-1997 Boubacar Diallo Floors 12, 13, and 14 of the Tower 1301 T 4-1978 UNIVERSITY COUNSELING CENTER Jesse Griese A House 301 A 4-1843 585-275-3113 Emma Antonides B House 304 B 4-1787 FACILITIES Robert Sanders C House 301 C 4-1790 585-273-4567 Robert Landi D House 311 D 4-1970 UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES Nolan Hennessey E and F House 301 E 4-1808 585-275-2662 EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC | ESM.ROCHESTER.EDU 7 OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC | UNDERGRADUATE ORIENTATION 2019 OFFICE FOR STUDENT ACTIVITIES A MESSAGE FROM THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR STUDENT ACTIVITIES & ENGAGEMENT! Congratulations! You’re here - the Eastman School of Music.