Aug. 27-Sept. 1, 2009
Please Note: There may be small changes made to the 2009 Opening Week schedule throughout the summer. All new students will receive a final, printed copy of the 2009 Opening Week schedule when they arrive on campus Thursday, August 27, 2009.
Events marked with an asterisk (*) are required for new students.
Thursday, Aug. 27
Reid Campus Center Hours:
8 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.-5 p.m. • CHECK-IN FOR PARENTS, Reid Campus Center Information Desk. Parents Orientation Schedules will be available for parents at the Information Desk.
*8:30 a.m.-4 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.
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. • PACKAGE PICK-UP, Reid Campus Center G02. Packages mailed to the college over the summer may be picked up during this time.
*8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. • I.D. CARD PICTURE AND VOICE RECORDING , Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom.
8:30 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 $13.25 charge for adults and a $7.00 charge for children 12 and under for the Thursday dinner and an $11.00 charge for adults and a $6.25 charge for children 12 and under for the Friday lunch.
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • BUSINESS OFFICE OPEN, Memorial 217. 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.
*9 a.m.-5 p.m. • RESIDENCE HALLS OPEN FOR NEW STUDENTS. All students should arrive at their residence halls by 5 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. -5 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.
10 a.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.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. • REFRIGERATOR RENTALS, Reid Campus Center office, 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.
3-4:15 p.m. • ALUMNI PARENT & WALLA WALLA PARENT RECEPTION, Sherwood House, 1107 Alvarado Terrace. (NEW LOCATION for this event!) All Whitman alumni parents of incoming new students and their families plus parents and families of Walla Walla area students are invited to attend. Hosted by President George Bridges and the Whitman College Alumni Association.
*4 p.m. • CIRP FIRST-YEAR SURVEY FOR STUDENTS WITH LAST NAMES BEGINNING WITH A-L, Maxey Auditorium. 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.
4:30-5:15 p.m. • PARENTS ORIENTATION, Cordiner Hall. For a complete description of orientation events, please see the Parents Orientation Schedule, available at the Reid Campus Center Information Desk.
*4:45 p.m. • CIRP FIRST-YEAR SURVEY FOR STUDENTS WITH LAST NAMES BEGINNING WITH M-Z, Maxey Auditorium. 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.
5:30-7 p.m. • DINNER, Memorial Building lawn (Reid Campus Center in case of rain). Dinner is complimentary for new students; there is a $13.25 charge for adults and a $7.00 charge for children 12 and under.
7-8:30 p.m. • PARENTS ORIENTATION, Cordiner Hall. For a complete description of orientation events, please see the Parents Orientation Schedule, available at the Reid Campus Center Information Desk.
*7:30-9 p.m. • RESIDENCE HALL SECTION MEETINGS, residence hall sections. New students will meet with their Resident Assistants, Student Academic Advisers and section mates.
Friday, Aug. 28
Reid Campus Center Hours:
8 a.m.-5 p.m. • INFORMATION DESK, Reid Campus Center. Wondering where to go or what to do? Stop here with your questions.
8:00-9:45 a.m. • PARENTS ORIENTATION, Maxey Auditorium. Please see the Parents Orientation Schedule for complete descriptions and locations.
8:30-9:30 a.m. • BREAKFAST, Reid Campus Center Café. For students on a meal plan.
8:30 a.m.-4 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.
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. • PACKAGE PICK-UP, Reid Campus Center G02. Packages mailed to the college over the summer may be picked up during this time.
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • BUSINESS OFFICE OPEN, Memorial 217. 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!
*10-11:30 a.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. Elizabeth Vandiver, Clement Biddle Penrose Associate Professor of Latin and Classics, will present the Convocation address.
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. • NEW STUDENTS AND FAMILY LUNCH, Memorial Building lawn (Reid Campus Center in case of rain). Lunch is complimentary for new students; there is an $11.00 charge for adults and a $6.25 charge for children 12 and under.
1:15-5 p.m. • PARENTS ORIENTATION. Please see the Parents Orientation Schedule for complete descriptions and locations.
1-4 p.m. • REFRIGERATOR RENTALS, Reid Campus Center office, room 202. Small residence hall refrigerators are available to rent for the academic year.
1-2 p.m. • SPECIAL ACADEMIC INFORMATION SESSIONS. Students interested in biology, chemistry, health professions, environmental studies, foreign language, music, or 3-2 engineering/3-2 computer science should attend an information session to help in selecting classes for the fall semester. Times and locations for these sessions can be found in your New Student Packet.
*2-2:30 p.m. • ACADEMIC ADVISING GROUP MEETINGS FOR FIRST-YEAR AND TRANSFER STUDENTS, advisers’ offices. This session is designed to acquaint first-year and transfer students with their faculty advisers. Students will receive crucial information regarding college policies and registration at this meeting. Locations are listed in the New Student Packet.
*2:30-5:30 p.m. • ACADEMIC ADVISING FOR FIRST-YEAR AND TRANSFER STUDENTS, advisers’ offices. Individual advising times will be assigned at the academic advising group meeting.
*2:30-5:30 p.m. • LIBRARY ORIENTATION AND TOUR, Penrose Library foyer. Students will participate in a 30-minute orientation and tour of Penrose Library. Pre-assigned tour times are listed in your New Student Packet.
2:30-5:30 p.m. • MUSIC LESSON CONSENT AVAILABLE, Hall of Music faculty offices. Students interested in taking music lessons will need consent from instructors in the music department before they can register. The music faculty will be available in their offices at this time to give consent for these lessons.
6-7 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. • CLASS OF 2013 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 class of 2013!
*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.
*9-10:30 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!
10:30-11:30 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.
10:30-11:30 p.m. • CRAM THE COURTYARD. All new and transfer students housed in Prentiss Hall and Anderson Hall will cram the courtyard between the buildings for a variety of field games and activities.
Saturday, Aug. 29
Reid Campus Center Hours:
8-11 a.m. • CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST, Prentiss Dining Hall. For students on a meal plan.
9 a.m.-Noon • ONLINE REGISTRATION CHANGES FOR NEW STUDENTS, from any networked computer on campus, including Maxey and Olin computer labs. For new students who need to make changes to their fall semester class schedule. Students must have adviser Web clearance and have completed Web Check-In before schedule changes can be completed.
9 a.m.-Noon • BUSINESS OFFICE OPEN, Memorial 217. All bills must be paid or other financial arrangements made before you can get Business Office clearance for registration.
9 a.m.-Noon • FINANCIAL AID OFFICE OPEN, Penrose House. The Financial Aid Office is open if you have questions.
10 a.m.- 2 p.m • WCTS Help Desk Open, Olin Hall 168. The WCTS Help Desk is open if you have questions.
10 a.m.-11 a.m. • CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL OPEN HOUSE, 1202 E. Alder Street. The Congregation and Whitman College's Hillel-Shalom student group invite you to an open house at the synagogue with bagels and coffee provided.
11 a.m.-3 p.m. • REFRIGERATOR RENTALS, Reid Campus Center office, room 202. Small residence hall refrigerators are available to rent for the academic year.
*Noon-1:30 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.
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • BRUNCH, Prentiss Dining Hall. For students on a meal plan.
*2-3 p.m. • NEW STUDENT BOOK DISCUSSION FACULTY PANEL, Cordiner Hall. Nadine Knight, Assistant Professor of English; Jason Pribilsky, Associate Professor of Anthropology; and Jim Russo, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Health Professions Adviser will share their unique, discipline-specific perspectives on your summer reading, “The Last Town on Earth” by Thomas Mullen. 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, resident assistants and student academic advisers.
*3-4:30 p.m. • NEW STUDENT BOOK DISCUSSION. New students will discuss “The Last Town on Earth” by Thomas Mullen in small groups with their resident assistant and student academic adviser.
5:30-7 p.m. • DINNER, Prentiss Dining Hall. For students on a meal plan.
*7-9 p.m. • GREEN DOT, Maxey Auditorium. What is a Green Dot? Simply an individual choice to make our campus safer. Will you choose to add Green Dots to our campus map? Attend this session and find out all about it. Pre-assigned times are listed in your New Student Packet.
9 p.m.-Midnight • INTERACTIVE LATIN DANCE PARTY, Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom. . Sponsored by the Whitman Events Board (WEB), Salsa Magic is an interactive Latin dance party and light show. 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. 30
Reid Campus Center Hours:
8-11 a.m. • CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST, Prentiss Dining Hall. For students on a meal plan.
10:30-11 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.
*1:30-4 p.m. • "CREATING A SAFER CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT", Maxey Auditorium. It is unlikely that the Whitman College sexual misconduct policy is on your mind this week but we ask that you take the time to think about this important topic. This session will cover issues including communicating consent for sexual activity; the role alcohol plays; the college's response to allegations of sexual misconduct; and support for individuals involved. Pre-assigned times are listed in your New Student Packet.
*4-5 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.
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. • “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.
*8:30-9:30 p.m. • RESIDENCE HALL DISCUSSIONS. Residence hall section discussions will follow the “Voices of Whitman” presentation.
10 p.m.-1 a.m. • NIGHT AT REID, Reid Campus Center. Join the staff of Reid Campus Center for a night of fun, fun, fun! Activities will include Bingo, Karaoke, Dance Dance Revolution, Rock Band, Community Service crafts, food, prizes and more!
Monday, Aug. 31
Reid Campus Center Hours:
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.
*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. Students receiving only merit-based scholarships do not need to attend.
9 a.m.-Noon, 1-4 p.m. • BUSINESS OFFICE OPEN, Memorial 217. 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.-5 p.m. • POSTER SALE, Boyer Street, in front of Reid Campus Center. Come purchase posters to decorate your new room. Hundreds of prints to choose from!
*10:30-Noon • 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.
10:30-Noon • ACADEMIC ADVISING APPOINTMENTS FOR RETURNING STUDENTS, Advisers' offices. Returning students who plan to add or drop classes should arrange to meet with their faculty advisers during this time.
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.
Noon-3 p.m. • STUDENT ACTIVITIES FAIR, Cordiner Side Lawn (Reid Campus Center in case of rain). 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.
3-4 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.
3:30 p.m. • DRAMA CLUB MEETING, Harper Joy Theatre. Interested in drama? If so, please join the Drama Club for our first meeting of the year.
4:30-5:30 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.
6-7 p.m. • SECTION MIXER PICNIC DINNER, Ankeny Field (Jewett Dining Hall in case of rain). Each new student residence hall section has been paired up with another new student residence hall section for a picnic dinner on Ankeny Field. Come meet some of your classmates from across campus!
*7:30-9:00 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.
*9:00-10:00 p.m. • RESIDENCE HALL DISCUSSIONS. Residence hall section discussions will follow Dr. Jason Kilmer’s presentation.
10 p.m. • CAPTURE THE FLAG, Ankeny Field. Everyone is welcome!
Tuesday, Sept. 1
CLASSES BEGIN!
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 auditions will be held with Professor Bode in room 115, orchestra auditions with Professor Dixon in room 117, jazz ensemble auditions with Professor Glenn in room 118, and wind ensemble auditions with Professor Crawford in room 216. Vocal and orchestra auditions will be held today and Wednesday. Jazz ensemble and wind ensemble auditions will be held today, Wednesday and Thursday.
Noon-1 p.m. • SIGMA CHI FACULTY/FIRST-YEAR LUNCHEON, Sigma Chi side lawn, 1005 Isaacs St. The men of Sigma Chi invite faculty, administrators and new students to join them for their traditional lunch.
4-5 p.m. • EXPERIENCE EXPO: JOB, INTERNSHIP AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, Reid Campus Center, Young Ballroom. Need a part-time job? If so, campus and local employers will be available to take resumes or job applications. Looking for an internship or a community service opportunity? If so, agency contacts will be available to answer questions and talk with you about how you can get involved. Sponsored by the Career Center and the Center for Community Service.
5:30-6:30 p.m. • SOPHOMORE CLASS PICNIC, Reid Campus Center back lawn (Reid Campus Center Young Ballroom in case of rain). Don’t miss out on this sophomore class reunion! 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.
Wednesday, Sept. 2
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 auditions will be held with Professor Bode in room 115, orchestra auditions with Professor Dixon in room 117, jazz ensemble auditions with Professor Glenn in room 118, and wind ensemble auditions with Professor Crawford in room 216. Orchestra auditions will be held today. Vocal, jazz ensemble and wind ensemble auditions will be held today and Thursday.
4-5 p.m. • SENIOR CLASS MEETING, Maxey Auditorium. Senior celebrations, GREs, academic deadlines, graduate schools, interviews and job searches all make the senior year unique and exciting. Please join the senior class committee for the first of many senior gatherings to learn about important upcoming events.
Thursday, Sept. 3
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 auditions will be held with Professor Bode in room 115, Jazz ensemble auditions will be held with Professor Glenn in room 118, and wind ensemble auditions will be held with Professor Crawford in room 216 today.
4-4:30 p.m. • OFF CAMPUS STUDIES INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR NEW STUDENTS, Maxey Auditorium. This informational session is designed for all first-year and transfer students who are interested in finding out about off-campus study opportunities in foreign countries or in the U.S. through Whitman. Course prerequisites and planning tips will be covered.
5-6:30 p.m. • "TIMON OF ATHENS", Amphitheatre (Maxey Auditorium in case of rain). Come see students of the theatre department present Shakespeare's tale of war, greed and misanthropy - with a modern twist! Directed by Ian Jagel '10.
Friday, Sept. 4
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.
Saturday, Sept. 5
8:30-10:30 p.m. • SKIT NIGHT, Maxey Auditorium. Members of first-year residence hall sections and transfer students design and perform skits to introduce themselves to the class of 2013.
10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. • HILLEL SHALOM BAR/BAT MITZVAH DANCE PARTY, Reid Campus Center Ballroom. Do you remember the coolest party around when you were 13? Well, now you can re-live it or experience your first Bar/Bat Mitzvah party college-style! Dance the "Cha Cha Slide", play ridiculous games, get free party favors, and laugh at our cheesy student DJs. All campus is invited!
Sunday, Sept. 6
2-3 p.m. • SORORITY RECRUITMENT ORIENTATION FOR WOMEN, Olin 130. If you are planning to participate in sorority recruitment or would like to learn more about Greek life, please attend this meeting. Information about fraternity recruitment will be provided in the residence hall sections.
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