New Student Orientation

Welcome

New Student Orientation
Welcome to New Student Orientation. This program of events is designed to introduce you to your liberal arts education at Grinnell College. There will be opportunities for you to meet new friends and be introduced to the people who will support you through your education. You will discover resources available to enhance your academic and social thriving, and learn more about the community in which you will live for the next four academic years. During the next few days, we hope you learn a lot, prepare thoughtfully for the beginning of classes, and have a great time. We're glad you're here!

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Saturday, August 23

8 a.m. - 2 p.m.	Dorms Open
*Required*	Residence Halls
	Move in Key pick-up Lounge next to RLC apartment Pioneer One-Card-Dining Office Rosenfield Center 2nd Floor Long Distance telephone access-Rosenfield Center 209 E2 and Parking Registration- Rosenfield Center 2nd floor lobby Campus Information Desk- Rosenfield Center 1st floor NSO Information Desk- Rosenfield Center 2nd floor
10:30 a.m. -1 p.m.	Brunch
	$7 for parents and other guests
	Joe Rosenfield '25 Center Marketplace

2.p.m.	Class Photo
*Required*	Darby Gymnasium

2:30 p.m.	Welcome Class of 2012
*Required*	Darby Gymnasium
	Introductory remarks- Kathleen Skerrett, Associate Dean of the College Welcome Address- President Russell K. Osgood Description/Demographics of Class and Introduction of the Admission Staff- Seth Allen, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Embarking Upon Liberal Education- Kathleen Skerrett, Associate Dean of the College Introduction of Student Affairs Staff- Houston Dougharty, Vice-President for Student Affairs Introduction of Neo Morake '09, Student Government Association President Concluding Remarks- Kathleen Skerrett, Associate Dean of the College
3:45 p.m.	Hug your family goodbye
*Required*	Athletic and Fitness Center Lobby and Entrance

4 p.m.	Floor Community Building
*Required*	Meet outside your student advisor's room
	Meet your floormates

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.	First-Year Dinner
*Required*	Joe Rosenfield '25 Center marketplace (students should sit by PODS)

8 p.m.	Self-Governance: Freedom and Responsibility
*Required*	Herrick Chapel
	Self-governance means we each take responsibility for the well-being of the community and the practical ways we live and study together. Tonight you will learn about self-governance as it relates to living in residence and developing your own academic program.

9:45 p.m.	SGA Ice Cream Social
	Haight Courtyard

10 p.m.	Movie: Almost Famous
	Harris Cinema

10 p.m.	Observatory Open House
	Meet POD guides at Harris at 9:45 p.m. and 10 p.m. to walk over to observatorytogether.
	Grant O. Gale Observatory

10 p.m.	Board Games
	Bob's Underground Cafe

Sunday, August 24

8-8:45 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
	Joe Rosenfield '25 Center marketplace

10:30-11:30 a.m.	Chalutzim Bagel Brunch
	Joe Rosenfield '25 Center Room 209

10:30-11:30 a.m.	Interdenominational Christian Worship Service
	Herrick Chapel

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Transfer Student Meeting (Required for all transfer students)
	Joe Rosenfield '25 Center Room 224 A

11 a.m.-1 p.m.	Brunch
	Joe Rosenfield '25 Center marketplace

1-3 p.m.	Tutorial Meeting
*Required*	See NSO folder for information and location

3:15-5 p.m.	Foreign Language Placement Tests
	Students will be notified if they are required to take this test. If you are uncertain, contact a faculty member from the language department.
	Spanish - ARH 325 French - ARH 302 German - ARH 224 Russian - ARH 227 Latin - ARH 312 Japanese and Chinese - Carnegie 4th floor faculty offices

4-5 p.m.	Reading Diagnostic Test
	ARH 102
	Try a quick checkup of your vocabulary and reading comprehension and rate to see if you will want help at the reading lab.

5:30 -6:45 p.m.	Dinner
	Joe Rosenfield '25 Center marketplace

7-7:45 p.m.	Area Meeting
*Required	Meet your student adviser for further direction

8 p.m.	Diversity: People and Perspectives
*Required*	Herrick Chapel
	Elena Bernal '94, Special Assistant to the President for Diversity and Achievement and Kathleen Skerrett, Associate Dean for the College
	One of the core values of the College is to foster a community that values a diversity of people and perspectives. We each contribute to the diversity that makes up a creative and equitable community.

10 p.m.	Outdoor Movie: This is Spinal Tap
	Burling (Rain Location: Harris Cinema)

10 p.m.- Midnight	Bob's Open (with donuts)
	Main Hall, Bob's Underground

2 a.m.	Bakery Run- A Grinnell Tradition
	Meet in front of Burling Library to walk over together.
	The Danish Maid, 818 4th Avenue

Monday, August 25

8-8:45 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
	Joe Rosenfield '25 Center marketplace

9-10:15 a.m.	Breakout Session #1
*Required*	A. Money Matters and Financial Aid Harris Cinema
	B. Advising: Meet with Tutorial Professor by appointment
	C. Getting Involved ARH 302
	D. First-Year First Aid Harris Concert Hall

10:30-11:45 a.m.	Breakout Session #2
*Required*	A. First-Year First Aid Harris Concert Hall
	B. Money Matters and Financial Aid Harris Cinema
	C. Advising: Meet with Tutorial Professor by appointment
	D. Getting Involved ARH 302

11:45 a.m. -1 p.m.	Lunch
	Joe Rosenfield '25 Center marketplace

1-3:30 p.m.	Advising: Meet with Tutorial Professor
*Required	By appointment

1-4 p.m.	Field Day
	Mac Field

5:30-7:30 p.m.	Dinner
	Joe Rosenfield '25 Center marketplace

8 p.m.	Sex 269: Sex in a Self-Governing Community
	Herrick Chapel
	Sexual relationships provide a unique twist to a philosophy of self-governance. Taking responsibilty for our own sexual health and sexual choices and respecting the choices and beliefs of others are an important extension of self-governing in our lives.

10 p.m.	Harris Classic Rock Party
	Harris Concert Hall

10 p.m.	Rock Band/Guitar Hero Competition
	Joe Rosenfield '25 Center, Room 101

10 p.m.	Movie: Air Guitar Nation
	Forum South Lounge

Tuesday, August 26

8-8:45 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
	Joe Rosenfield '25 Center marketplace

9-10:15 a.m.	Breakout Session #3
*Required*	A. Getting Involved ARH 302
	B. First-Year First Aid Harris Concert Hall
	C. Money Matters and Financial Aid Harris Cinema
	D. Advising: Meet with Tutorial Professor by appointment

10:30-11:45 a.m.	Breakout Session #4
*Required*	A. Advising: Meet with Tutorial Professor by appointment
	B. Getting Involved ARH 302
	C. First-Year First Aid Harris Concert Hall
	D. Money Matters and Financial Aid Harris Cinema

11:45 a.m. -1 p.m.	Lunch
	Joe Rosenfield '25 Center marketplace

1-3:30 p.m.	Advising: Meet with Tutorial Professor
*Required	By appointment

1-2 p.m.	Navigating Grinnell: Services and Support for Students with Disabilities
	Joe Rosenfield '25 Center, Room 225
	Current students with disabilities join staff and faculty to provide helpful information regarding accommodations and navigating through Grinnell.

1-2 p.m.	Department of Music
	Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, Sebring-Lewis Hall, Room 204

	Information Presentation - Ensemble and individual lesson information is available.

1-2 p.m.	Department of Theatre Information Session
	Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, Flanagan Theatre

2 p.m.	Reading Diagnostic Test
	ARH 102
	Try a quick checkup of your vocabulary and reading comprehension and rate to see if you will want help at the reading lab.

3:45 p.m.	Course schedule cards must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar
*Required*	John Chrystal Center (doors locked at 4 p.m.)

5:30-7:30 p.m.	All-Campus Picnic
	Mac Field, North Campus (Rain location: Rosenfield Center marketplace)
	Open to all students, faculty, staff, and their families

8 p.m.	Al Snyder, Hypnotist
	Harris Concert Hall

10 p.m.	NSO Quizzo
	Lyle's Pub, Basement of the Joe Rosenfield '25 Center

10 p.m.	Movie: School of Rock
	Harris Cinema
Wednesday, August 27

8-8:45 a.m.	Continental Breakfast

	Joe Rosenfield '25 Center marketplace
10:30 a.m. -Noon	Campus and Community Organizational Fair
	Mac Field, Near Harris (Rain Location: PEC)
	Campus and community organizations share information on their activities and services for students.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Lunch
	Joe Rosenfield '25 Center marketplace

2.p.m.	Course Schedules are ready for viewing on Pioneer Web
*Required*

3 p.m.	Post Registration Forum
Required for students with incomplete schedules or schedule changes	Harris Center Concert Hall
	Advisors and other faculty available for consultation

5-7:30 p.m.	Dinner
	Joe Rosenfield '25 Center marketplace

8-9 p.m.	Class of 2012 Medallion Ceremony
Required	Herrick Chapel
	Hosted by Class of 1962
	Reception on Central Campus to follow