Thomas

Fall Orientation 2012 Schedule of Events

MEET YOUR ORIENTATION LEADERS!

Friday, August 24, 2012
The Campus Store will be open on Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.                                                                                                                    

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Resident Registration & Move-In - Spann Commons
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Commuter Registration - Spann Commons
11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. BBQ Lunch for Students & Families - Spann Commons
1:00 p.m. - Official Welcome to Thomas College - Mahaney Gym
1:15 p.m. - Family Presentation: Ed Gerety - Auditorium - a presentation with a huge impact that assists families in addressing their  students’ transition to college. Ed Gerety is a nationally recognized motivational speaker and leadership development expert teaching students how to succeed in school and life.

1:15 p.m. - Student Gathering: Playfair - Athletic Center                                                                                                                  

3:15 p.m. - Family Farewell - Athletic Center
3:45 p.m. - Life in the Residence Halls - Auditorium
Making the Most of College While Commuting - Spann Commons
Families (optional): Library Resources - Library
5:00 p.m. - Dinner (with Orientation Groups) - Dining Center
6:30 p.m. - Ed Gerety—Motivational Speaker - Auditorium
7:45 p.m. - Community Meetings with RA's - Residence Halls
Community Meeting for Commuters - Kennel Lounge
8:30 p.m. -  10:30 p.m.- Bowling - Sparetime Recreation

Saturday, August 25, 2012
The Campus Store will be open on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.                                                                                                                                

7:30 a.m. -    10:00 a.m. - Breakfast - Dining Center
7:30 a.m. –   9:00 a.m. - Session A:  Computer & Wireless Device Set-Up - Spann Commons Function Room
9:00 a.m. -    10:30 a.m. - Session B:  Computer & Wireless Device Set-Up - Spann Commons Function Room
9:45 a.m. -    10:30 a.m. - Student Energizer - Spann Commons Lawn
10:30 a.m. -  11:15 a.m.- Personal Safety Workshop - Auditorium
11:15 a.m. -  Noon - Orientation Groups - Front of Administration Building
11:45 a.m. -  1:00 p.m. - Lunch and Sign up for Sunday workshops - Dining Center
1:00 p.m. -    5:00 p.m.  Afternoon Events
                                         Trail Walk (1:00 p.m.) - Meet in South Lot
                                         Camp Caribou Trip Canoe/Kayak/Swim/Sand Volleyball (1:00 – 4:30 p.m.)
                                          “Extravaganza” (1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.) - Function Room
                                                                         (Bingo, crafts, trivia, board games)
                                          “The Kennel” Lounge is Open (1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) - Admin. Building
                                          Pick up Basketball (1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.) - Athletic Center
                                          Women’s Soccer Scrimmage (2:00 p.m.) - Turf Field
                                          Gaming (2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) - Recreation Room
                                          Outdoor Volleyball (2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) - Lawn Outside GPH
                                          Tour of Waterville (3:30 p.m.) - Meet at the Flag Pole
5:00 p.m. -   Dinner - Dining Center
6:15 p.m. -   Decision Making 101 - Auditorium
7:30 p.m. -   Ice Cream Social - Function Room
9:00 p.m. -   Steve Caouette—Comedian - Auditorium - Combining impressions with improv, sounds effects and classic stand-up comedy, Steve Caouette pushes the comedic envelope. Steve’s many talents have been seen in numerous commercials, performances in Las Vegas, shows at colleges across the country, and in the recent independent feature film, “Tough Hombre”. A little wacky, a tad zany, and a whole lot hilarious, Steve Caouette will leave you in stitches.

Sunday, August 26, 2012
The Campus Store will be open on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

7:30 a.m. -   9:00 a.m. - Breakfast - Dining Center    
8:00 a.m. -   Non-Denominational Service - Student Commons Student Meeting Room
8:45 a.m. -   9:20 a.m. - "Connections!" - Auditorium
9:30 a.m. -  10:45 a.m. Please bring paper & pen to workshops! - Rooms TBD
                                          Workshop Session I (9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.)  
                                          Workshop Session II  (10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.)
10:45 a.m. - "Diversity Matters" - Auditorium - Christopher Irving, Executive Director and CEO of The Ceceilyn Miller Institute for Leadership and Diversity in America (CMI) which is one of America's most innovative leadership and diversity training non-profit organizations. This workshop is dedicated to the cause of social justice and leadership development and will empower students to function more effectively as people and a community that is more accepting and appreciative of diversity. This workshop will focus on developing self-awareness, helping students learn to identify biased attitudes (their own and others) and explore strategies for dealing effectively with prejudice. The goal is to help students become leaders at Thomas and in their community, empowering them to create a more accepting, equitable environment.

11:45 a.m. - Introduction of Peer Mentors - Auditorium
12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m. - Lunch with Peer Mentors - Dining Center
1:15 p.m. -   Keynote Common Read Discussion with Professor Dr. Tracey Horton - Auditorium
2:00 p.m. -   First Year Seminar Class Meeting - Rooms TBD
3:30 p.m. -   Leadership Academy Students Informational Session - Auditorium
3:30 p.m. -   Super Wal-Mart Trip - Meet at the Flag Pole
4:45 p.m. -   6:30 p.m. - Welcome Back Dinner Followed by Pick Up Kickball Game - Dining Center and Softball Field (For All Students/Faculty/Staff)

Welcome Week begins Sunday, Aug. 26th and lasts thru Monday, Sept. 3rd - Click Here For the 2012 Welcome Week Schedule!

Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 27th