Please note: The Orientation Week schedule is still being perfected; check this site often for updates. A final, printed version of the week's events will be given to you when you arrive on campus. Until then, some things are subject to change. 

Reminder—breakfast is available only in the Siegel Center.

9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Faculty Offices

Faculty interviews.

9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Various Locations

Group interviews.

Dance placements
Anyone seeking a Dance component as part of a Music or Theater third and every Dance third new to the program (regardless of academic year), should participate in placements unless he/she is a beginner. 

9 a.m., PAC Dance Studio

Dance meeting.

9:30 a.m., PAC Dance Studio

Contemporary placement.

11 a.m., PAC Dance Studio

Ballet placement.

10 a.m., Wright Theatre

Mandatory meeting for all first-time theatre students.
This meeting is also offered at 4 pm. All students interested in taking a theatre third, including all first-time theatre students, must also attend either the 11 am theatre meeting today or tomorrow.

11 a.m., Wright Theatre

Mandatory meeting for all students interested in taking a theatre third (including first time theatre students). This meeting is also offered at 10 a.m. tomorrow. All first-time theatre students must also attend one of the theatre meetings today at either 10 a.m. or 4 p.m.

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Library Pillow Room (2nd Floor)

Returning graduate student orientation for students in the Art of Teaching, Child Development, Women’s History and Writing Programs.

12 - 1 p.m., Science Center 103

Science, Mathematics, and Beyond.
In this informal discussion, Science and Mathematics faculty and students introduce you to the myriad ways in which the sciences interact with each other and with other disciplines such as literature, philosophy, politics, and the arts. We focus on the interdisciplinary nature of our open courses and the role of science and mathematics in a liberal arts curriculum, and we will also field questions on research opportunities available to students interested in studying science or mathematics in greater depth. All are invited. You provide the curiosity and we'll provide pizza and soda. The Pre-Health advising meeting will immediately follow.

1:15 - 2:30 p.m., Science Center 101

Pre-med and health professions advising.
If you're even contemplating a career in a health-related profession -- doctor, veterinarian, genetic counselor, or public health -- come to this kickoff meeting to learn what it’s all about. It's not too soon. Conducted by Judith Levine, the Pre-Health Professions Advisor.

2 - 3 p.m., North Building

ID/meal card photos.

2 p.m., Reisinger Concert Hall

Mandatory meeting for music students
All students interested in the Music Program as well as those students interested in registering for a music component as part of their Dance, Theater, or Graduate Program are required to attend a general meeting with the Music Faculty. Note: All performing organizations are open to everyone (students, faculty and staff) with consent of the instructor. Anyone interested in these ensembles is also invited to attend this meeting. For further information, please contact Sarah Solomon, Assistant to the Music Program, Ext. 2407.

3:30 p.m., Sampson Field (between PAC and Rothschild)

East vs. West volleyball game.
This Orientation tradition lets you spike your way to a darn good time. Sponsored by the Department of Physical Education and Athletics, this is a great way to meet people, release some of that post-interview energy, and have a fun-filled afternoon. If it rains, this game moves to the Campbell Sports Center. All levels welcome!!

4 p.m., Wright Theatre

Mandatory meeting for all first-time theatre students.
This meeting is also offered at 10 a.m. All students interested in taking a theatre third, including all first-time theatre students, must also attend either the 11 a.m. theatre meeting today or tomorrow.

6 p.m., Titsworth Lecture Hall

Faculty Talk: SARAH WILCOX.
“Bodies and Genders, Societies and Selves”
What is gender? How can we simultaneously think about gender as part of a social system and an aspect of self-identity? Where do our physical bodies fit in? What relationships might there be between gendered bodies and gendered identities? This talk explores new questions about gender and the body that have been emerging out of intersections between sociological theories of gender and queer and transgender studies. In particular, we will move beyond a simplistic dichotomy between biology and society to consider how biological phenomena such as genes and hormones might be part of the symbolic meaning systems through which people interpret their bodily experiences and construct their understanding of gender.

7 p.m., Siegel Center, Middle Section

LGBT and ally welcome reception.
The first official opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and ally students, faculty, and staff to gather and celebrate the upcoming year.

8 p.m., Reisinger Concert Hall

Lube it up! 
That’s right folks, he’s back. David Moyer (’04) is ready to rock your socks off! We’re gonna sex it up safe-style with live demos, loads of latex, sexy sex craft time, AND the chance to win a gift certificate to Toys in Babeland! 

9 p.m., Film Viewing Room

It’s witches galore this evening as we start out with the bumbling witches of Hocus Pocus and move deftly into the crafty, rodent-loving antics of Angelica Houston in The Witches.

11:30 p.m., Westlands South Lawn

Midnight Twister. 
You haven’t played Twister until you’ve played it on this huge inflatable board. Prizes for winners and a good time guaranteed!!