Welcome Week 2010 Highlights

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Starbucks patio

Parent/Family Social
Join us for a casual gathering to meet other parents and campus administrators.
Feel free to bring younger siblings…we'll have activities for them as well!

Kickoff Social
Health and Recreation Complex (HRC Main Gym)
Sponsored by Residence Life and Orientation Programs

Starbucks Café open
Atherton Union north end

Residence Halls check-in at their assigned hall

Legacy Breakfast
Clowes Memorial Hall, Krannert Room

Roman Catholic Mass
Atherton Union, Reilly Room

Campus offices open:

Irwin Library, Learning Resource Center, Registration and Records, Student Accounts, Student Affairs and Financial Aid

Welcome Tent open/Resource Fair - Families Welcome!
On the Mall
Get the scoop on many of the services available to you at Butler, including campus activities, athletics, recreation, computer information, Greek life, on-campus employment, safety, parent information and much more! This is also the location where you will pick up your Orientation Group assignment.

Lunch at the Residential College (ResCo) and
Atherton Union dining halls - Families Welcome!

Parent Session - optional meeting for parents and families
Counseling and Consultation Services: Transitioning Roles of a Parent
Atherton Union, Reilly Room

President's Convocation - Required
Clowes Memorial Hall
Families are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Class Photo
Clowes Memorial Hall
Students - you won't want to miss this!

Provost and Deans' Receptions - Families Welcome!
Welcome Tent on the Mall

Time for families to say farewell

(With the exception of the parent session, beginning at 4:30 p.m., all of the remaining activities are for students only)

Parent Session - optional meeting for parents and families
Campus Life, Programs and Services with Student Affairs Deans
Atherton Union, Reilly Room

New Student Orientation Begins - Students only group meetings and dinner - required of all incoming new students

Your Orientation Group assignment and meeting location can be found at the check-in tables under the Welcome Tent on the Mall between the hours of 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Residential Students:
Residence Hall Unit Meetings - Required of all new residence hall students
Ross Hall, Schwitzer Hall and Residential College

Transfer Student Social Event
Clowes Memorial Hall

Evening Entertainment- Required
Clowes Memorial Hall

Academic Day
REQUIRED of all new first year students
Academic Convocation
Summer reading book discussion: A Whole New Mind
Lunch
Discussion: Transition to College level academics
Community Starts Here
Orientation group meetings

PlayFair
On the Mall

Casino Night and D.J.
Atherton Union, Reilly Room

Check-in begins for Butler Remix
Robertson Hall, Johnson Room

Remix Luncheon REQUIRED
Robertson Hall, Johnson Room

Representatives of the Butler Community and current students are excited to share information about the services, programs and resources available to you! Information gained during the program will play a valuable role in your successful academic and personal transition to becoming a Butler student.

Time to Take Care of Business… REQUIRED

There will be an opportunity to learn about the Butler campus, take care of necessary campus business and meet with representatives of your academic college. Activities include the following:

• Stafford and Perkins Loan Information Sessions
• College Meeting
• Campus Tour
• Student Identification Cards/ Parking permits

JCFA College Meeting

Lilly Hall, Room 112

Bulldogs into the Streets
Sponsored by the Butler University Volunteer Center

Meet in the tent at the south end of the mall
(between Atherton Union and ResCo)
*Check-in begins at 10:45 a.m. Program starts at 11 a.m.

Lunch will be provided.

Block Party
On the Mall (Rainsite - Jordan Hall)

"Get Hired!"
Atherton Union, Reilly Room
Looking for a part time job on or off campus?  Many campus offices and community organizations will be present to talk with Butler students! Campus representatives will also be present to discuss how to apply for an on-campus job and to help you navigate through Federal Work Study.

www.butler.edu/career

The Great College Drive-in Movie
On the mall  (Rain Site: Atherton Union, Reilly Room)
Relax with friends, bring a blanket and end the evening with a movie!

This event is FREE!

COLLEGE 101: Transition to Success!

Atherton Union, Reilly Room

You have heard that college is different from high school…find out how!  Come learn how to be successful in college, hear tips from current Butler students and get FREE lunch! The workshop is free and open to all first-year Butler students.

Lunch will be provided. Registration is limited - please RSVP to the Learning Resource Center to the attention of Cheri Prather (cprather@butler.edu) or (317) 940-9308 or (800) 368-6852, ext. 9308.

Hypnotist Jim Wand!
Clowes Memorial Hall
This event is FREE!