Opening Week 2012

Schedule of Activities
Aug. 23-28, 2012

Please note that there will be minor changes made to the 2012 opening week schedule throughout the summer.  The final 2012 schedule will be printed and distributed to students when they arrive on campus Thursday, August 23rd!

Events marked with an asterisk (*) are required for new students.

Thursday, Aug. 23

Reid Campus Center Hours:

• General Building: 8:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
• Bookstore: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
• Espresso Cart: 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
• OP Rental Shop: Noon-5 p.m.
• Post Office: 9a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Whitman Café: 8:30-9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-9 p.m.

8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.  WCTS Help Desk Open, Olin Hall 168. The Whitman College Technology Services (WCTS) Help Desk is open if you have questions.

8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. INFORMATION DESK, Reid Campus Center. Wondering where to go or what to do? Stop here with your questions.

*9 a.m.-3 p.m. I.D. CARD PICTURE, LIBRARY ACCOUNT ACTIVATION, WEB CHECK-IN & VOICE RECORDING, Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom. 

*9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. POST OFFICE MAILBOXES ASSIGNED, Reid Campus Center ground floor. Stop by the Post Office to receive your mailbox assignment. Registration packets will be found in all new students’ mailboxes.

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. PACKAGE PICK-UP, Reid Campus Center G02. Packages mailed to the college over the summer may be picked up during this time.

*9 a.m.-2 p.m. RESIDENCE HALLS OPEN FOR NEW STUDENTS. All students should arrive at their residence halls by 2 p.m. Upon checking in, students will receive a New Student Packet that contains additional orientation information. A second packet, the Registration Packet, can be found in all new students’ mailboxes in the Reid Campus Center.

*9 a.m. -2 p.m. CHECK-IN FOR NEW STUDENTS LIVING OFF-CAMPUS, Reid Campus Center Information Desk. New students not living in a residence hall can pick up their New Student Packet at the Information Desk. A second packet, the Registration Packet, can be found in all new students’ mailboxes in the Reid Campus Center.

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. THURSDAY DINNER/FRIDAY LUNCH TICKETS ON SALE, Reid Campus Center foyer. Tickets for the Thursday dinner and the Friday lunch may be purchased in advance or at the event. Both meals are complimentary for new students; there is a $14.75 charge for adults and a $7.50 charge for children 12 and under for the Thursday dinner, and a $12 charge for adults and a $6.50 charge for children 12 and under for the Friday lunch.

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. BUSINESS OFFICE OPEN, Memorial 233. All bills must be paid or other financial arrangements made before you can get Business Office clearance for registration.

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FINANCIAL AID OFFICE OPEN, Penrose House. The Financial Aid Office is open if you have questions.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. REFRIGERATOR RENTALS, Reid Campus Center, room 202. Small residence hall refrigerators are available to rent for the academic year.

1 p.m. CAMPUS TOUR, Penrose Library. Take a walk through the Whitman College campus with a student guide. Tours leave from the front steps of Penrose Library.

*4-5:30 p.m. RESIDENCE HALL SECTION MEETINGS, residence hall sections. New students will meet with their Resident Assistants, Student Academic Advisers and section mates.

5:30-7 p.m. DINNER, Prentiss Hall front lawn (Reid Campus Center in case of rain). Dinner is complimentary for new students; there is a $14.75 charge for adults and a $7.50 charge for children 12 and under.

*7-8:30 p.m. RESIDENCE HALL MEETINGS, residence hall main lounges. This session for new students will include an orientation to residence hall life as well as a discussion about living with roommates. Come meet your new neighbors and your hall’s staff!

8:30-10 p.m. STORM THE FIELD. All new and transfer students housed in Jewett Hall, Lyman House and North Hall will storm Ankeny Field for a variety of field games and activities.

8:30-10 p.m. CRAM THE COURTYARD. All new and transfer students housed in Anderson, Prentiss and Douglas halls will cram the courtyard between the buildings for a variety of field games and activities.

Friday, Aug. 24

Reid Campus Center Hours:

• General Building: 8 a.m.-Midnight
• Bookstore: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
• Espresso Cart: 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
• OP Rental Shop: Noon-5 p.m.
• Post Office 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Mailboxes will be assigned during this time.)
• Whitman Café: 7-8 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-11 p.m.

7-7:45 a.m. BREAKFAST, Reid Campus Center Café. For students on a meal plan.

7 a.m.-5 p.m. INFORMATION DESK, Reid Campus Center. Wondering where to go or what to do? Stop here with your questions.

8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.  WCTS Help Desk Open, Olin Hall 168. The Whitman College Technology Services (WCTS) Help Desk is open if you have questions.

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. BUSINESS OFFICE OPEN, Memorial 233. All bills must be paid or other financial arrangements made before you can get Business Office clearance for registration.

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FINANCIAL AID OFFICE OPEN, Penrose House. The Financial Aid Office is open if you have questions.

9 a.m. RESIDENCE HALLS OPEN FOR RETURNING STUDENTS. Welcome back!

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. POST OFFICE MAILBOXES ASSIGNED, Reid Campus Center ground floor. Stop by the Post Office to receive your mailbox assignment. Registration packets will be found in all new students’ mailboxes.

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. PACKAGE PICK-UP, Reid Campus Center G02. Packages mailed to the college over the summer may be picked up during this time.

*10 a.m.-Noon FACULTY ADVISING/LIBRARY ORIENTATION/CIRP SURVEY ROTATION.  New students have been assigned a time to meet with their faculty adviser, tour the Penrose Library and participate in the CIRP survey.  A personalized schedule is located in your registration packet — please refer to it for the times and locations of your meetings. 

• ACADEMIC ADVISING, advisers’ offices. New students will meet individually with their faculty adviser to discuss classes and plan a fall semester schedule. 
• LIBRARY ORIENTATION, Penrose Library foyer. New students will participate in a 30-minute orientation and tour of Penrose Library.
• CIRP FIRST-YEAR SURVEY (First-year students only), Olin 130.  CIRP is a national survey that asks first-year college students their opinion on a wide range of questions, including student characteristics, goals and opinions. The survey takes approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.

Noon.-1 p.m. NEW STUDENTS AND FAMILY LUNCH, Prentiss Hall front lawn (Reid Campus Center in case of rain).  Lunch is complimentary for new students; there is a $12 charge for adults and a $6.50 charge for children 12 and under.

*1-2:30 p.m. FACULTY ADVISING/LIBRARY ORIENTATION/CIRP SURVEY ROTATION CON’T.  New students have been assigned times to meet with their faculty adviser, tour the Penrose Library and participate in the CIRP survey. A personalized schedule is located in your registration packet — please refer to it for the times and locations of your meetings. 

ACADEMIC ADVISING, advisers’ offices. New students will meet individually with their faculty adviser to discuss classes and plan a fall semester schedule. 

LIBRARY ORIENTATION, Penrose Library foyer. Students will participate in a 30-minute orientation and tour of Penrose Library.

CIRP FIRST-YEAR SURVEY (First-year students only), Olin 130.  CIRP is a national survey that asks first-year college students their opinion on a wide range of questions, including student characteristics, goals and opinions. The survey takes approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.

1-3 p.m. REFRIGERATOR RENTALS, Reid Campus Center, room 202. Small residence hall refrigerators are available to rent for the academic year.

*3-4 p.m. WHITMAN COLLEGE OPENING CONVOCATION, Cordiner Hall. All students and family members are cordially invited to attend this event that marks the formal opening of the college year.  Roberta Davidson, Professor of English, will present the Convocation address.

4-5 p.m. FAMILY FAREWELL RECEPTION, Cordiner Side Lawn (Reid Campus Center in case of rain).  Family members and new students are invited to join President Bridges and members of the faculty for a post-Convocation reception.

5-6:30 p.m. MUSIC THEORY PLACEMENT EXAM, Hall of Music, room 202.  New students wishing to test out of Music 125 (theory fundamentals) and/or Music 127 (basic aural skills) MUST take the placement exams. Students who do not take the placement exams MUST take Music 125 and/or Music 127. Students who are unsure of whether or not to take the placement exams should look at the document entitled "Who Should Take Music 125" on the music department website (under FAQ)  http://www.whitman.edu/content/music/home. 

6:30-7:15 p.m. MEXICAN FIESTA DINNER, Ankeny Field (Jewett Dining Hall in case of rain). New students will join their RA and SA for a festive section dinner on Ankeny Field.

7:15 p.m. ENTERING CLASS GROUP PHOTO, Ankeny Field. We invite you to participate in creating a memento of your Opening Week experience by joining your new classmates in a large group photo of the entering class!

*7:30-8:30 p.m. “WELCOME TO THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE,” Cordiner Hall. Nationally acclaimed speaker Dr. Will Keim addresses important issues faced by new college students.

9 p.m. “RESIDENCE HALL SURPRISE”, Residence Hall main lounges.  Join the RAs and SAs in a time-honored Whitman tradition!

Saturday, Aug. 25

Reid Campus Center Hours:

• General Building: 8 a.m.-Midnight
• Bookstore: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Espresso Cart: Noon-11 p.m.
• OP Rental Shop CLOSED
• Post Office: Noon-4 p.m.
• Whitman Café: Noon-2 p.m., 5-11 p.m.

8-11 a.m. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST, Prentiss Dining Hall. For students on a meal plan.

*8 a.m.-1 p.m. REGISTRATION FOR NEW STUDENTS, Reid Campus Center Ballroom.  Thirty minutes prior to their assigned registration time, new students will be allowed into the Reid Campus Center Ballroom to meet with faculty and their adviser.  At their assigned registration time, new students will be admitted into the registration kiosk area to register for their fall classes.  Individual registration times are listed on the personalized advising/registration schedule located in student registration packet.  Students must bring their photo ID and their personalized advising/registration schedule with them to be granted access to the registration kiosks at their assigned registration time.

8 a.m.-1 p.m. BUSINESS OFFICE OPEN, Memorial 233. All bills must be paid or other financial arrangements made before you can get Business Office clearance for registration.

8 a.m.-1 p.m. FINANCIAL AID OFFICE OPEN, Penrose House. The Financial Aid Office is open if you have questions.

9 a.m.-1 p.m.  WCTS Help Desk Open, Olin Hall 168. The Whitman College Technology Services (WCTS) Help Desk is open if you have questions.

10 a.m.-2 p.m.  "In a Prairie Schooner:  Provisions and Possessions on the Trail West", Maxey Museum, Maxey Hall W41.  First showing of the year for the Maxey Hall history museum.

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. BRUNCH, Prentiss Dining Hall. For students on a meal plan.

1-3 p.m. REFRIGERATOR RENTALS, Reid Campus Center, room 202. Small residence hall refrigerators are available to rent for the academic year.

*2:30-3:30 p.m. NEW STUDENT BOOK DISCUSSION FACULTY PANEL, Cordiner Hall.  Helen Kim, Associate Professor of Sociology, Doug Scarborough, Assistant Professor of Music and Jim Russo, Associate Professor of BBMB/Health Professions, will share their unique, discipline-specific perspectives on your summer reading, “The Warmth of Other Suns” by Isabel Wilkerson.  This session will provide a brief introduction to the intellectual community at Whitman and serve as a springboard for the engaging book discussions to follow with your section mates, RAs and SAs.

*3:30-4:30 p.m. NEW STUDENT BOOK DISCUSSION. New students will discuss “The Warmth of Other Suns” by Isabel Wilkerson in small groups with their RA and SA.

5:30-7 p.m.  WHITMAN SAMPLER, Reid Campus Center back lawn (Reid Campus Center Young Ballroom in case of rain).   Come sample the talents of Testostertones, Sirens of Swank and Schwa, Whitman’s student a cappella groups, as you enjoy dinner.

5:30-7 p.m. TASTE OF MOROCCO, Reid Campus Center back lawn (Reid Campus Center in case of rain).   Join us for a Moroccan feast as you listen to the talents of Whitman’s a cappella groups.  For students on a meal plan.

*7:30-8:30 p.m. S.O.S. (Secrets of Success), Residence hall main lounges. First-year students are invited to a presentation by the SAs in their halls. Learning styles, study skills and schedule-management techniques will be presented from the perspective of your fellow students in a manner that is sure to get you well acquainted with the charismatic personalities of your SA staff.

9 p.m.-Midnight SALSA MAGIC Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom. Sponsored by the Whitman Events Board (WEB), Salsa Magic is an interactive Latin dance party. Lead instructor Lee Edward Smith and his dance partner have performed around the world with a one-of-a-kind themed dance party that simply can’t be missed. Featured on Fox Television’s Ambush Makeover, they have created a unique, interactive show, and dance party.

Sunday, Aug. 26

Reid Campus Center Hours:

• General Building: 8 a.m.-Midnight
• Bookstore: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Espresso Cart: Noon-11 p.m.
• OP Rental Shop: CLOSED
• Post Office: CLOSED
Whitman Café: Noon-2 p.m., 5-7:30 p.m.

8-11 a.m. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST, Prentiss Dining Hall. For students on a meal plan.

10-10:30 a.m. INTERFAITH CELEBRATION WELCOME AND WELCOME BACK, Amphitheatre (Spiritual Activities Room, Prentiss Hall Basement, in case of rain). An interfaith service to welcome students to a new academic year in the context of celebrating the diverse religious traditions represented on campus. All are welcome.

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. BRUNCH, Prentiss Dining Hall. For students on a meal plan.

*12:30 a.m.-2 p.m. “GAP YEAR” STUDENT LUNCH, Memorial Building 328. This event is designed for first year students who took a ‘gap year’ between high school and college to meet each other and get acquainted.

*12:30 a.m.-2 p.m. TRANSFER STUDENT LUNCH, Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom B. This event is designed for transfer students to meet each other and get acquainted.

2-3 p.m. FIRST GENERATION/WORKING CLASS STUDENTS RECEPTION, Penrose House backyard (Prentiss Great Hall in case of rain). Representatives of the First Generation/Working Class (FGWC) student group invite you to socialize, meet new people and learn about upcoming events and activities. Refreshments will be provided.

5:30-6:30 p.m. DINNER, Prentiss Dining Hall. For students on a meal plan.

6-7 p.m. DINNER, Jewett Dining Hall. For students on a meal plan.

7:30-8:30 p.m. ASWC: (PRACTICALLY) EVERYTHING STUDENTS AND STUDENT LIFE, Cordiner Hall. Whitman students are in charge of just about everything when it comes to Student Life and Activities on campus. Join us to learn about, and how to get involved with, Whitman's music scene, student government, journalism, campus events and programming, getting funding for your own ideas, and so much more!

9 p.m.-Midnight NIGHT AT REID, Reid Campus Center. Join the staff of Reid Campus Center for a night of fun, fun, fun! Activities will include RockBand, Wii games, Bingo, Karaoke, community service crafts, food, prizes, and more!

Monday, Aug. 27

Reid Campus Center Hours:

• General Building: 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
• Bookstore: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
• Espresso Cart: 8:45 a.m.-11 p.m.
• OP Rental Shop: 12-6 p.m.
• Post Office: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Whitman Café: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-9 p.m.

7-10 a.m. BREAKFAST, Prentiss Dining Hall (7-9:30 a.m. full selection, 9:30-10 a.m. continental breakfast). For students on a meal plan.

7:30-9:30 a.m. BREAKFAST, Jewett Dining Hall (full selection). For students on a meal plan.
 
8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.  WCTS Help Desk Open, Olin Hall 168. The Whitman College Technology Services (WCTS) Help Desk is open if you have questions.

*9-10 a.m. FINANCIAL AID MEETING, Maxey Auditorium. All new students who are receiving need-based financial aid must attend this meeting. Students receiving loans are required to hear this information, and students receiving need-based scholarships need to hear important information about renewing their scholarships.  International students and students receiving only merit-based scholarships do not need to attend.

9 a.m.-Noon, 1-4 p.m. BUSINESS OFFICE OPEN, Memorial 233. All bills must be paid or other financial arrangements made before you can get Business Office clearance for registration.

9 a.m.-Noon, 1-4 p.m. FINANCIAL AID OFFICE OPEN, Penrose House. The Financial Aid Office is open if you have questions.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.   POSTER SALE,  in front of Cordiner .  Come purchase posters to decorate your new room.  Hundreds of prints to choose from!

10 a.m.-1 p.m. STUDENT ACTIVITIES FAIR, Cordiner Side Lawn.  Representatives from various student clubs and organizations will provide information about getting involved at Whitman. Local businesses and organizations also will offer information about Walla Walla.

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. LUNCH, Prentiss Dining Hall. For students on a meal plan.

11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. LUNCH, Jewett Dining Hall. For students on a meal plan.

*1:30-3 p.m. CAMPUS RESOURCES HUNT, Residence Hall Main Lounges.  Wondering where to rent outdoor gear or who to talk to about community service in Walla Walla?  This campus wide quest with your SA and section mates will help you discover the offices and people that can answer these and the many other questions that will arise as you get situated to learning and living at Whitman. 

3-4 p.m. DRAMA CLUB MEETING, Harper Joy Theatre, Alexander Stage.  Interested in theatre?  We invite you to attend this meeting to learn about the department, tour Harper Joy Theatre, meet the faculty, and find out about upcoming auditions and current job openings.

4-5 p.m. INTERCULTURAL STUDENT SOCIAL, Reid Campus Center Coffeehouse. All students are invited to attend this event! The Intercultural Center Staff and members of Whitman’s Intercultural student organizations invite you to socialize, meet new people and learn of upcoming events and activities. Refreshments will be provided.

5:30-6:30 p.m. DINNER, Prentiss Dining Hall. For students on a meal plan.

6-7 p.m. DINNER, Jewett Dining Hall. For students on a meal plan.

*7:30-9:30 p.m. “VOICES OF WHITMAN,” Amphitheatre (Cordiner Hall in case of rain). Current students will reflect on their college experiences, sharing with you how Whitman has shaped them, and in turn, how they have shaped Whitman in this celebration of diverse perspectives that define the college. Residence hall section discussions will follow the “Voices of Whitman” presentation.

10 p.m. CAPTURE THE FLAG, Ankeny Field. Everyone is welcome!

Tuesday, Aug 28

CLASSES BEGIN!

9 a.m.-5 p.m. MUSIC ENSEMBLES AUDITIONS, Hall of Music faculty offices. If you are interested in auditioning for a music ensemble, you must sign up for an audition time. Vocal, orchestra, jazz and wind ensemble auditions will be held today, Wednesday and Thursday.  Vocal auditions will be held with Professor Mims in room 115 from 1-4 p.m., orchestra auditions with Professor Luongo in room 216 from 1-3 p.m., jazz ensemble auditions with Dr. Scarborough in room 118 from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m., and wind ensemble auditions with Professor Martin in room 8 from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-2 p.m.

Noon-1 p.m. SIGMA CHI FACULTY/FIRST-YEAR LUNCHEON, Sigma Chi side lawn, 1005 Isaacs St. The men of Sigma Chi cordially invite faculty, administrators and new students to join them for their traditional start of the new year lunch.

5:30-7 p.m. SOPHOMORE WELCOME BACK DINNER, Reid Side Lawn (Reid Ballroom in case of rain).  Whitman alumnus, Aaron Rosenbaum, will offer a ‘welcome back to campus’ address to the sophomore class.  After, we invite the sophomore class to reconnect with friends over dinner on the Reid side lawn.  You must bring your Whitman I.D. card.
 
PLEASE NOTE: Prentiss Dining Hall will be closed for dinner; all board meals will be served in Jewett Dining Hall.

7:30-8:30 p.m. OUTDOOR PROGRAM SLIDESHOW, Reid Campus Center G02. Is Whitman in the middle of nowhere? The Outdoor Program doesn’t think so! We are in a great location to access some of the best wilderness areas in North America, including the Wallowas, Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness Area, Eagle Cap Wilderness Area and the Salmon River. Come find out more about the OP and where to hike, raft, climb, kayak, canoe, ski and camp. Also, if you are interested in becoming a trip leader for the OP, come to this meeting to find out what it takes and how to start the process.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, August 29

9 a.m.-4 p.m. MUSIC ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS, Hall of Music faculty offices. If you are interested in auditioning for a music ensemble, you must sign up for an audition time. Vocal, orchestra, jazz and wind ensemble auditions will be held today and Thursday.  Vocal auditions will be held with Professor Mims in room 115 from 1-4 p.m., orchestra auditions with Professor Luongo in room 216 from 1-3 p.m., jazz ensemble auditions with Dr. Scarborough in room 118 from 9 a.m.-noon, and wind ensemble auditions with Professor Martin in room 8 from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-2 p.m.

Thursday, August 30

9 a.m.-5 p.m. MUSIC ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS, Hall of Music faculty offices. If you are interested in auditioning for a music ensemble, you must sign up for an audition time. Vocal auditions will be held with Professor Mims in room 115 from 1-4 p.m., orchestra auditions with Professor Luongo in room 216 from 1-3 p.m., Jazz ensemble auditions will be held with Dr. Scarborough in room 118 from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m., and wind ensemble auditions will be held with Professor Martin in room 8 from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-2 p.m. today.

4-4:45 p.m. NEW STUDENT OFF-CAMPUS STUDIES (STUDY ABROAD) INFORMATIONAL MEETING, Maxey Auditorium. All first-year and transfer students who think they may wish to study off-campus in a foreign country or in the U.S. during their Whitman career should attend this important meeting.  We'll be showing lots of images of the places where you can study off-campus for credit as part of your Whitman academic program.  Topics covered in the meeting include:  off-campus study options by major, how to plan for off-campus studies, eligibility for admission to study abroad programs, foreign language and other course prerequisites, costs and financial aid, and more!

5-6:30 p.m. "LOVE’S LABOURS LOST," Amphitheatre (Maxey Auditorium in case of rain).  Come get a taste for theatre arts at Whitman and meet some of the majors and people involved in drama club. Directed by Ryan Campeau,’13.

Friday, August 31 

9-11 p.m. COFFEEHOUSE, Reid Campus Center Coffeehouse. Come unwind after the first week of classes and enjoy the first Coffeehouse show of the year, sponsored by the Whitman Events Board (WEB).

Thursday, Sept. 6

*7 p.m. “IF AND HOW MUCH: ALCOHOL AND COLLEGE,” Cordiner Hall.  Dr. Jason Kilmer is a nationally recognized speaker whose presentation will challenge, amuse and educate you on issues relating to alcohol.