Orientation Week 2012

8:30 a.m. – noon

Arrival and Move-In
Residence hall lobbies, Refreshments provided

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Commuter Check-In
Reid-Knox, Admissions

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Lunch
Hamilton Commons

1:10 p.m.

*Report to McIntyre Mall
Gather with your First Year Seminar classmates for the Welcoming Convocation processional

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

*Welcoming Convocation
Hogan Center, Art Smith Arena

3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

*First Year Seminar
Your OC will escort you to your classroom

3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Parent Reception
Hogan Center Lobby
This concludes the schedule of activities for parents and guests.

5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Welcome Dinner
Hamilton Commons

8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

*Playfair
Stone Recreation Center
It’s the biggest icebreaker you’ll ever experience!

10 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Capture the Flag
Stone Recreation Center
Sponsored by the Orientation Committee. Join the OCs for this fast-paced, late-night game!

9 a.m. – noon

Community Religious Services
Lists with locations are available in residence hall lobbies

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

*Hall meeting and brunch with your RA
Hamilton Commons
Meet your RA on your floor. You will go to brunch as a group.

1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

*Class Picture
Football Field

2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Ultimate Frisbee
Chapel Lawn
No experience necessary! Just join the Frisbee Club for this fun, fast-paced game!

3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Movie in the Pool: Dive into the Imaginarium
Hogan Center
Grab your swimsuit and join the Philosophy Club for a viewing of “The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus.” The movie is set in London, where the sideshow troupe of Dr. Parnassus promises audiences a journey into the “Imaginarium,” an imaginary world where dreams come true. Locker rooms and pool entrance are in the lower level of the Hogan Center.

5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Dinner
Hamilton Commons

7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Around the World in a Minute
Chapel Lawn
Come play “Minute to Win It” games like balancing dice on a Popsicle stick or shaking Ping-Pong balls out of a box, but be warned: they’re not as easy as they sound! Grand prizes include $100 and $50 gift certificates to College Corner. Sponsored by the Chapel and the Student Ministry Coordinators.

9 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Chapel Service
Dunning Memorial Chapel
All are welcome to attend this non-denominational, contemporary Christian worship service led by a student band and the Chaplain. You may even hear some of the Orientation Committee sing! Fellowship and refreshments follow the service.

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast
Hamilton Commons

9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

*First Year Seminar

11:10 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

*Be a True Scot
Heritage Center
What does it mean to be a True Scot? You’ll find out!

12 p.m. – 1 p.m.

Lunch
Hamilton Commons

1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

*Departmental Presentations
Schedules will be distributed at First Year Seminar

3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Choir Placement Auditions
Eddy Music Center, Room 111
No experience necessary!

3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Various Activities
Open Climbing, Rec Center
The Climbing Club invites you to challenge yourself on the climbing wall! No experience necessary—just be ready for a great time!

Ninja, McIntyre Mall
In this ancient game of stealth, you must be quick and observant if you want to outsmart your opponents. Will you accept the challenge of being the last one standing?

Slip and Slide, Rec Center Lawn
Grab your swimsuit and join the wet and wild ride!

5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Dinner
Hamilton Commons

5 p.m. –6 p.m.

*President’s Picnic (Mitchell and Newberry residents)
President’s Lawn
Residents of Mitchell and Newberry are invited to Dr. Jeff Abernathy’s home for a picnic!

8:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Hypnotist
Heritage Center
This is not reality TV, but you can still watch total strangers make complete fools out of themselves on stage without realizing it! But before the hilarity ensues, we’ll do the “Be a True Scot” prize drawings!

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast
Hamilton Commons

9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

*First Year Seminar

11:10 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

*Student Survey
Seminar Classroom

12 p.m. – 1 p.m.

Lunch
Hamilton Commons

1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

*Departmental Presentations
Schedules will be distributed at First Year Seminar

3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Choir Placement Auditions
Eddy Music Center, Room 111
No experience necessary!

3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Various Activities
Active Minds presents RECESS, McIntyre Mall
School may be in session, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have time for a break! Take a few minutes to go play at RECESS.

Maroon Monsoon Soccer Tournament, Intramural Fields
The organizers of the Maroon Monsoon, Alma’s spirited student section, are hosting a soccer tournament! Come with a team or on your own…all abilities welcome!

4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Zumba
Rec Center
Join instructor Tincy Goggin for this high-energy, Latin-inspired dance party!

5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Dinner
Hamilton Commons

5 p.m. –6 p.m.

*President’s Picnic (Gelston and Bruske residents)
President’s Lawn
Residents of Gelston and Bruske, along with commuting students, are invited to Dr. Jeff Abernathy’s home for a picnic!

7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Student-Athlete Survival Guide
Heritage Center
All Alma College student-athletes are required to attend.

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

ACOG Video Game Tournament
SAC 110
This event includes something for every nerd! There will be four tournament games (Halo, Super Smash Brothers Brawl, Ms. Pac-Man and Duck Hunt); free-play games for those who do not wish to play competitively; and anime screenings for those who might not enjoy gaming, but would love to get their otaku on. We’ll have gift certificates for the winners and door prizes throughout the evening.

7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Bike with the President
Fred Meijer Heartland Trail
GO Bike participants and anyone else with a bike is invited to join Alma’s president, Dr. Jeff Abernathy, for a ride on the Fred Meijer Trail, which runs along the east edge of campus. Meet in McIntyre Mall.

9 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Multicultural House Meet and Greet
Van Dusen
Meet Alma’s various multicultural organizations, then join them for games, crafts, a cooking presentation and more!

9 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Movie in the Pool: “Rio”
Hogan Center
Join the OCs for a pool party, complete with a showing of “Rio”! Locker rooms and pool entrance are in the lower level of the Hogan Center.

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast
Hamilton Commons

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

*First Year Seminar: Project Day
Location and schedule to be announced in First Year Seminar

12 p.m. – 1 p.m.

Lunch
Hamilton Commons

2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Games on the Mall
McIntyre Mall
If your FYS remained on campus, join the Orientation Committee for a variety of games, including Twister and other favorites!

3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Choir Placement Auditions
Eddy Music Center, Room 111
No experience necessary!

5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Dinner
Hamilton Commons

6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

SPARK Ice Cream Social
Alumni House
Learn what SPARK is about and how you can join while enjoying delicious ice cream from Stucchi’s!

8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Residence Hall Craft Wars
Stone Center, Multipurpose Room
Compete against teams from other residence halls for the chance to win hall and individual prizes! Hosted by the RA staff.

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast
Hamilton Commons

9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

*First Year Seminar

11:10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

*Campus Computing: From Free Speech to Facebook
Heritage Center
Attorney C.L. Lindsay’s entertaining approach to safeguarding your online life is a must-see for all college students!

12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Lunch
Hamilton Commons

2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Various Activities
Mini Golf, Library
Come to Alma College Library to play a quick round of mini golf and meet the librarians and library staff. First 100 NEW students get a gift just for participating! Food, fun and prizes…come and check it out!

Animal Meet and Greet, Dow Lobby
Drop by and let the Biology Club introduce you to the animals who call the Dow Science Center “home.”

Vote Heard ’Round the World, Van Dusen (Rotunda)
Students from the Center for Responsible Leadership, along with the Alma College Democrats and Republicans, invite you to learn about domestic and international elections, participate in a voter registration drive and find ways to use Alma organizations to be a global leader.

3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Choir Placement Auditions
Eddy Music Center, Room 111
No experience necessary!

6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

*Traditions Dinner
Hogan Center

8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Various Activities
The Orientation Committee Presents: Open Mic Night, Hamilton Commons Patio
Enjoy some great talent and share your own!

A Night of Dangerous Writing, Library, Smith Room
The staff of See Spot Run, Alma’s monthly literary magazine, are ready to tap into your creative spirit with a series of writing games and prompts. You’ll have the chance to share your own work and hear from other writers, too!

Star Gazing and October Sky, Dow Science Center, Planetarium
Come watch October Sky—a movie about school science geeks shooting off rockets—and see projections of stars with the Physics Club and Dr. Steuard Jensen, our very own physics master.

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Breakfast
Hamilton Commons

9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

*First Year Seminar

11:10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

*Sex Signals
Heritage Center
Explore the world of dating and communication through improvisation and audience interaction.

12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Lunch
Hamilton Commons

2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

A French Café
McIntyre Mall
The French Club invites you to sample French food at their outdoor café. Stop by for a taste of France!

3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Backyard Olympics
Chapel Lawn
Team up with the OCs to represent various countries in contests of strength and skill!

5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Dinner
Hamilton Commons

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

The Scottish Arts Society’s Ceilidh
Dow Lobby
Pronounced “kay-lee,” this fun celebration includes traditional Scottish snacks and entertainment.

9 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Swing Dancing
McIntyre Mall
The Alma College Hepcats are ready to show you some moves with swing dancing lessons and a time of open dance. No experience necessary!

Saturday, Sept. 1

8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Alma Farmer’s Market
Downtown Alma
Stroll downtown and take a left on Woodworth to find the farmer’s market, where you can buy fresh local produce and other goodies!

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Brunch
Hamilton Commons

1 p.m.

Alma Football vs. Heidelberg University
Bahlke Field
It’s your first chance to join the Maroon Monsoon and cheer the Scots to victory! Tickets are free with your Alma College student ID.

5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Dinner
Hamilton Commons

9 p.m.

Movie: “The Avengers”
Chapel Lawn
Grab a blanket and stretch out on the Chapel Lawn for an outdoor movie, brought to you by ACUB.

Sunday, Sept. 2

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Brunch
Hamilton Commons

2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Greek Life Cookout
Van Dusen Lawn
Join members of Alma’s Greek community for food, games and fun!

5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Dinner
Hamilton Commons

7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Bike with the President
Fred Meijer Heartland Trail
GO Bike participants and anyone else with a bike is invited to join Alma’s president, Dr. Jeff Abernathy, for a ride on the Fred Meijer Trail, which runs along the east edge of campus. Meet in McIntyre Mall.

9 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Chapel Service
Dunning Memorial Chapel

Monday, Sept. 3

Labor Day

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Brunch
Hamilton Commons

5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Dinner
McIntyre Mall

5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Alma Community Carnival
Hogan Green Space
Come mingle with Alma College, faculty, staff and students at this family-friendly carnival featuring inflatable games, music and food. Food will be provided by Sodexo.

Tuesday, Sept. 4

7 a.m.

Fall semester classes, meal times and building hours begin according to regular schedule.