U - Orientation and First-Year Programs - University of Minnesota
U - Orientation and First-Year Programs - University of Minnesota
U - Orientation and First-Year Programs - University of Minnesota
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Wednesday,September 2:Move In <strong>and</strong> GetSettledThursday,September 3:New StudentConvocation &College Dayklmnopqrstu67890-=[]\;’,./KLMNOPQRSTUV7890-=[]\;’,./Friday,September 4:<strong>University</strong> DaySaturday,September 5:Community &Engagement DaySunday,September 6:Community &Engagement DayMonday,September 7:Prepare forClassesMove in: Welcome Week Leaders & Community Advisers will greetyou <strong>and</strong> help you move into your residence hall room.Commuter Student Check in <strong>and</strong> Commuter Kick<strong>of</strong>fMeet your small group members!Target Run: Spend a late night shopping at Target <strong>and</strong> participatein U <strong>of</strong> M trivia <strong>and</strong> karaoke.New Student Convocation: The <strong>of</strong>ficial welcome to the Class <strong>of</strong>2013. This program includes a welcome from President Bruininks,faculty members, <strong>and</strong> current students.College Activities: Explore what it means to be a member <strong>of</strong> yourcollege <strong>of</strong> enrollment. You will learn academic expectations, meetadvisers <strong>and</strong> faculty members, form study groups, meet studentswith whom you may share classes, <strong>and</strong> learn what your college hasto <strong>of</strong>fer you.Pride & Spirit: Join your class in learning <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Minnesota</strong> traditions <strong>and</strong> cheers so you can show your Gopher spiritat future sporting events.Fun Zone: Come with your friends <strong>and</strong> enjoy this high-energyevent with inflatables, lawn games, dance lessons, <strong>and</strong> food!Learn to navigate the full Twin Cities campus: East Bank,West Bank, <strong>and</strong> St. PaulAttend a variety <strong>of</strong> sessions, depending on your interest:health <strong>and</strong> wellness, money management, study skills, safetyresources <strong>and</strong> tips, <strong>and</strong> building relationshipsKeynote Speaker: Jermaine Davis, a local communicationspr<strong>of</strong>essor, will share his own life challenges <strong>and</strong> <strong>of</strong>fer advice onhow to stay motivated, succeed academically, <strong>and</strong> achieve your fullpotential.Gophers After Dark Kick<strong>of</strong>f: Join in a U <strong>of</strong> M tradition <strong>and</strong>participate in evening entertainment at C<strong>of</strong>fman Union!Participate in a side trip to explore points <strong>of</strong> interest in the TwinCities OR attend a service <strong>and</strong> engagement project to connectto a local community organization or social issue.Explore-U: Attend the Student Organization Fair <strong>and</strong> find a groupwith which to get involved, then stop by the Business Fair <strong>and</strong>enjoy free samples, giveaways, <strong>and</strong> coupons.Take a late night trip to the Mall <strong>of</strong> America-Nickelodeon Universe.Participate in a side trip to explore points <strong>of</strong> interest in the TwinCities OR attend a service <strong>and</strong> engagement project to connectto a local community organization or social issue (opposite optionfrom Saturday).Attend House Meeting if living in a residence hall.Participate in evening entertainment.Take the day to relax <strong>and</strong> prepare for classes.Participate in optional activities coordinated by WelcomeWeek leaders: walk your route to class, take a tour <strong>of</strong> c<strong>of</strong>fee shops,or ride a bike around campus.9 9
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