Launch Week Reach for the Stars 2018 * Events in Blue/Bold are Mandatory for students Wednesday, August p.m. Launch Week Check-in.

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1 Launch Week Reach for the Stars 2018 * Events in Blue/Bold are Mandatory for students Wednesday, August p.m. Launch Week Check-in. Student Union, 1 st Floor Student Leadership Center. Check in to get your Launch Week schedule. Commuter students will also get their Launch Week meal card. 4 5 p.m. New Student and Family Welcome Dinner, Student Union Patio & Quad. Join us for this FREE dinner in the PAC. The buffet will be set up in Conference Room C/D. 5:10 7 p.m. New Student and Family Convocation, Student Union, Ballroom. Kick-off the year with messages of Welcome, a special presentation of UIS medallions to the firstyear class, and words of inspiration from motivational speaker Fran Kick. 7 7:10 p.m. Hugs & Kisses Goodbye, Student Union, Ballroom, Pre-Function Concourse. Students and parents this is the part of the program you may not have been looking forward to. It is time to say good-bye. Help yourself to some Hugs & Kisses candies to soothe your soul as you say good-bye and take pictures to remember your students first day at college. 7 7:10 p.m. Launch Week: Late Check-in and Questions. Student Union, 1 st Floor Student Leadership Center. If you forgot to check-in earlier, misplaced your Star Guide, or are not sure of where to go, stop by our table and we will be happy to get you back on track. 7:15 8:05 p.m. O-Group Meetings. Mandatory for all first-year students See label on front of your Star Guide for Orientation Leader name and meeting location. Your OL will be taking attendance. 8:15 p.m. Residence Life Mandatory Floor Meetings in the Residence Halls. Mandatory for all first-year students living on campus. See your RA for details. - or - This is a draft schedule. Rooms are purposely left off document. Students will receive a complete schedule at Launch Week Check-in Commuter Student Meeting. Student Union, Student Leadership Center. Commuter students come to this meeting before the Prairie Star Connections session for a review of information for commuters and an opportunity to get to know your fellow commuters. 9:30 p.m. Prairie Star Connections & Pizza Party. Quad. (Rain Location: TRAC). Students follow your Orientation Leader to Quad for this unique, large group series of activities. Meet other members of the first-year class and have some fun. Commuter students can return home after this event concludes at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, August 23 8:30 a.m. 11 a.m. Launch Week: Late Check-in and Questions. UHB, 1st Floor, Financial Assistance Lobby. If you forgot to check-in on Wednesday, misplaced your Star Guide, or are not sure of where to go, stop by our table in the University Hall Building and we will be happy to get you back on track. 9 9:25 a.m. O-Group Meeting - meet in your OL Group Room. See label on front of your Star Guide for Orientation Leader name and meeting location. Bring your Launch Week: Star Guide, a pen or pencil, and your i-card so we can swipe it to take attendance. 9:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Honors Students: CAP Seminar, O-Groups A E to UHB 2034 ( will split into rooms: 2035, 2033, 2031, 2022, 2006, 2004) Cap Honors students will start off in UHB 2008 before splitting off into the CAP 102 sections with their faculty member. CAP students your O-Group will not necessarily be your CAP 102 class. 9:30 4:30 p.m. Academic & Campus Exploration. Follow the schedule for your group letter. All Groups A-T.

2 A CAP Honors Sessions 9:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 12:15, 1:30 2 p.m. B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T CAP Honors Sessions star 9:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. CAP Honors Sessions start 9:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. CAP Honors Sessions start 9:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. CAP Honors Sessions start 9:30 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 11:10 11:50 11:10 11:50 12:15 12:15 12:15 12:15-11:50 a.m. 12:40 p.m. 11:50 a.m. 12:40 p.m. 11:50 a.m. 12:40 p.m. 11:10 11:50 11:10 11:50 11:50 a.m. 12:40 p.m. 11:10 11:50 11:10 11:50 Student Union Student Union 11:50 a.m. 12:40 p.m. 11:50 a.m. 12:40 p.m., 1:30 2 p.m., 1:30 2 p.m. 1:30 2 p.m. 1:30 2 p.m. Break 12:35 2:05 Break 12:40 2:05 p.m. Break 12:40 3: p.m. 1 2 p.m. 1 2 p.m. 1 2 p.m.

3 Thursday, August 23, OL Group Sessions A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T 2:10-3:10 p.m. 2:10-3:10 p.m. 2:10-3:10 p.m. 2:10-3:10 p.m. Protecting Yourself and Others: Student Rights, Responsibilities, Campus Safety and Title IX. 3:30 4:30 p.m. Break Until 3:25 Career Connect Career Connect Career Connect Break Until 3:25 Protecting Yourself and Others: Student Rights, Responsibilities, Campus Safety and Title IX. 3:30 4:30 p.m. Thursday, August 23 (continued) 4:30 6:30 p.m. BBQ for Science Majors. Majoring in Science? You will want to come over to the Legacy campus (East side) to the Student Life Building patio to meet the students and faculty of the Allied Health Department and enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers hot off on the grill. Sponsored by the Allied Health Department. FREE. Optional Launch Week program. 5 6:30 p.m. Minute to Win It, CBM Style, Come join the College of Business and Management for a night of competition and networking with our professors. Based on the popular TV show, Minute-to-Win-It involves simple challenges involving household items that may look simple, but can be quite tricky not to mention downright funny. All majors welcome. Prizes and pizza will be provided. Sponsored by the College of Business Management. FREE. Optional Launch Week program. 6 7 p.m. Department of Art, Music, and Theatre (AMT) Open House & Ice Cream Social. AMT has numerous opportunities for students to ignite or continue your passion in art, become involved in various music performance opportunities (chorus, band, orchestra), or get involved in theatre production and performance opportunities (on stage and off stage) with UIS Theatre, and student clubs. Meet some of the Art, Music, and Theatre faculty and students, and learn more about the different

4 opportunities for students in Visual Arts, Music, and Theatre at UIS from various classes in all three disciplines that fulfill General Education requirements to a Theatre major or minor, a Music minor, or a Visual Arts major or minor FREE. Optional Launch Week program. 6 7:30 p.m. Crafts and Paths,TBD Stop by for some DIY fun. We ll be making lamps, jewelry, flower pens, and more to accessorize your body, decorate your room, and showcase your unique style. Leave with your original creations and an info card about the Career Pathfinder Program and a sweet treat. FREE for all participants. Sponsored by the Career Development Center. FREE. Optional Launch Week program. 9 1 Make TRACs. Have fun while checking out what Campus Recreation has to offer you. Whether your thing is whitewater rafting in West Virginia, playing intramural flag football or taking a fitness class for the first time, we want Campus Rec to be a major part of your college experience. FREE. Optional Launch Week program. Friday, August 24 8:30 a.m. 11 a.m. Launch Week: Late Check-in and Questions. UHB, 1st Floor, Financial Assistance Lobby. If you forgot to check-in on Wednesday, misplaced your Star Guide, or are not sure of where to go, stop by our table in the University Hall Building and we will be happy to get you back on track. 9 9:10 a.m. O-Groups - meet in your O-Group Room. See label on front of your Star Guide for Orientation Leader name and meeting location. Bring your Launch Week: Star Guide, a pen or pencil, and your i-card so we can swipe it to take attendance. 9:15 UIS History, Traditions, & Spirit. Learn about Sangamon State and UIS History, Campus Traditions, and the School Song followed by the class photo on the Quad. Attend this session to get your FREE UIS Welcome Week shirt! 9:45 9:55 a.m. UIS First-Year Class photo. 10 4:30 p.m. Academic & Campus Exploration. Follow the schedule for your group letter. All Groups A-T. Your OL will take you to your mandatory group sessions today. You will use your i-card to swipe into mandatory events. Attendance will be shared with academic advisors and athletic coaches. Students who miss mandatory sessions will have to attend make-up sessions scheduled for Friday afternoons in September. Failure to attend mandatory or make-up sessions will result in the student not being able to participate in early advising and priority registration for the spring semester.

5 Friday, August 24, OL Group Sessions A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T UIS History & Traditions 9:15 9:55 a.m. Critical Reading/Writing Critical Reading/Writing Critical Reading/Writing Honors Students: CAP Seminar, 10 12:15 p.m. Honors Students: CAP Seminar, 10 12:15 p.m. Honors Students: CAP Seminar, 10 12:15 p.m. Honors Students: CAP Seminar, 10 12:15 p.m. Honors Students: CAP Seminar, 10 12:15 p.m. Student Union 11:30 12:15 Critical Reading/ Writing Critical Reading/Writing 11:30 12:15 11:30 12:15 12:15-12:15-12:15-12:15-12:15-12:25 1:25 12:25 1:05 p.m. 12:25 1:05 p.m. Critical Reading/Writing

6 A B C D E OL Group Mtg/Classroom Schedule Tour Meet in your OL Group Meeting Room 1:10 2: 10 F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T 1:35 2:05 1:30-2 p.m. 1:30-2 p.m. 1:30-2 p.m. 1:35 2:05 1:35 2:05 1:20 2:20 p.m. 1:20 2:20 p.m. 1:20 2:20 p.m. Friday, August 24 (continued) 2:30 3:30 p.m. OL Group Mtg/Classroom Schedule Tour Meet in your OL Group Meeting Room 2:10 3: 10 2:10 2: 40 2:10 2: 40 2:30 3:30 p.m. 2:30 3:30 p.m. Done for the Day Metacognition 3:20-4 p.m. Protecting Yourself and Others: Student Rights, Responsibilities, Campus Safety and Title IX. 3:45 4:45 p.m. 2:30 3:30 p.m. Protecting Yourself and Others: 2:30-3 p.m. Student Rights, Responsibilities, Campus Safety and Title IX. 2:30-3 p.m. 3:45 4:45 p.m. 2:30-3 p.m. 5-6 p.m. Living/Learning Communities Retreat, Living learning community (LLC) participants (including CAP Honors, Leadership for Life, Necessary Steps, Pre-Nursing, and STARS) will meet together to review the LLC Community Standards Commitment, learn about the common learning activities across all LLCs, and review key dates for LLC activities. 6 8 p.m. Fun on the Quad. Bring your orientation group, roommates, and suitemates and challenge them in games of Archery Tag, Laser Tag, Bouncy Boxy or Joust and more! FREE. Sponsored by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. FREE. Optional Launch Week program.

7 Fun on the Quad! Friday, August p.m. Fun on the Quad 2017: Archery Tag Fun on the Quad 2017: Bouncy Joust Fun on the Quad 2017: Laser Tag Friday, August 24 (continued) 7:30 p.m. Men s Soccer vs. Scott Gallagher Developmental Academy (Scrimmage). Kiwanis Stadium. Free with i-card. 7:30 p.m. UIS Women s Volleyball vs. Cedarville University. TRAC Gymnasium. Free with i-card.

8 Saturday, August 25, OL Group Sessions A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T Meet in 10:40 a.m. 10:35-11:05 a.m. 10:35-11:05 a.m. 10:35-11:05 a.m. 10:35 11:05 a.m. Meet in your. Meet in your. Meet in your. Meet in your. 8:30 9 a.m. ; 9:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Onsite L4L (Transportation Provided) 8:30 9 a.m.; 9:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Onsite L4L (Transportation Provided) Non- L4L will return to campus with one of the OLs at approximately 11:30 a.m. if they choose 11 a.m. 12 p.m. 12:10 10:40 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 11 a.m. 12 p.m. 11 a.m. 12 p.m., Meet in Meet in 10:35 11:05 a.m. 10:35 11:05 a.m. 10:35 11:05 a.m. Meet in your. Meet in your. Meet in your. 12:05 12:35 p.m. 11:10-11:55 p.m. OL Group/Schedule Tour Meet in your.. 10:30 a.m. 12 p.m :10 12:35 1:20 p.m :05 1:05 p.m. Lunch :45 p.m :45 p.m :45 p.m :45 p.m. Meet in your. 1-2:30 p.m. Meet in your. 1-2:30 p.m. Meet in your. 1:20 a.m. 2:50 p.m.. 1:15-2:45 p.m... 12:45 1:15 p.m. 12:45 1:15 p.m. 12:45 1:15 p.m.

9 Description of Sessions Books and Beyond. Facilitated by Sarah Sagmoen, Nancy Weichert, Instructional Services Librarians and Megan Freeman, Graduate Assistant. Yes, you can study and checkout books at the library, but you can also checkout popular movies, download ebooks and audiobooks to your mobile devices, and even learn a language. Join us to learn about the library s resources and services that will help you discover, research, learn, and succeed in class and beyond. CareerConnect: The Key to Finding Internships, Jobs & More. Presented by The Career Development Center staff. CareerConnect is an online system that students may begin using their first semester at UIS. Students may use CareerConnect to find jobs and internships, schedule career counseling appointments, access exclusive online career resources, register for career preparation events and much more! By attending this session, you will learn about the login process, creating your profile, as well as all of the features that will give insight in securing your first professional job at graduation. Critical Reading and Writing. Presented by Dr. Stephanie Hedge, Director of Composition, Assistant Professor of English. This session will introduce you to the theory and practice of rhetoric, or strategic language use. Being able to think critically about your own language and the language of those around you is essential not just to life as a successful college student, but to your vocational success beyond college and, importantly, to your life as an engaged citizen in the world. When you leave this session, you should have a sense of the ways rhetoric and strategic language use are tied to notions of truth and power, and how you as a college student will learn to be adept at using rhetoric. CSI Assessment. Facilitated by Undergraduate Education and Testing Services. The UIS Office of Undergraduate Education wants to help you succeed in achieving your academic goals. In order to do this, we are using a survey called the College Student Inventory (CSI). The CSI is a tool that will help us collect information from you about attributes that affect your academic success. The responses you provide in the survey will help us provide better services to you and keep you on track for a successful semester. After taking the CSI you will receive an individualized report based on your responses and your academic advisor will discuss your results with you. Elements of Presented by Dr. Tarah Sweeting Trotter, Sr. Director of Advising and Learning Support Services. Many faculty members use class discussion as a method of teaching and learning. Students will learn about faculty expectations for demonstrating what has been learned from the reading, class, and student comments. Students will also learn about what makes a good class discussion. Presented by Dr. Layne Morsch, Associate Professor and Chair, Chemistry and UIS Excellence in Teaching and Learning Fellows, will discuss how to encourage academic growth and focus on valuable practices that lead to student success. These will be important tools as you transition to the different demands of college courses. This will also be helpful for you to know to overcome common academic setbacks. : Cultivating an Inclusive Community. Facilitated by: Dr. Clarice Ford, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs; Justin Rose, Program/Student Advisor, Diversity Center; and Kerry Poynter, Director of the LGBTQA Resource Office. In a unique and powerful way, participants will experience the impact of stereotypical comments, explore why people do not speak up against stereotypes and other biased behaviors, and learn six techniques for speaking up without blame or guilt. This session builds from the Living & Learning in Our Community session from Kick Start. Protecting Yourself and Others: Student Rights, Responsibilities, Campus Safety and Title IX. (Federally/UofI Mandated Session for All First-Years). Presented by Jantzen Eddington, Interim Dean of Students and Deanie Brown In addition to academic ability, being successful on campus also depends upon our ability to stay safe as well as gaining an understanding and awareness of certain key policies, procedures, and services. This session presents critical information regarding student safety, the Student Code and Rights policies, the Federal Violence against Women Act (VAWA) as well as other policies and processes intended to promote student safety and wellbeing. Schedule Tours. Facilitated by Your O-Group Leader. Students bring a copy of your class schedule with building/room # information. Your orientation leader will take you through buildings so you can see where your classrooms are. Students will also complete the Launch Week evaluation. Springfield Facilitated by the Volunteer & Civic Engagement Center. A vital part of our University s history and a core value is developing engaged citizens. Through this service project, students will learn more about the city of Springfield and get to know their classmates while helping our city schools spruce up for their new school year. Students will start in the Studio Theatre for an overview of the service project and then go with their orientation groups to different sites and then return to

10 campus (students will stay with their Orientation Leader). Note: please wear closed toed shoes and clothes you don t mind getting dirty. Presented by Kara McElwrath, Assistant Director, Client Services ITS/Adjunct Instructor and A Staff Member from the Office of Advising Services, Information & Support. This interactive session will help students learn more about how to utilize different digital media to facilitate coursework, communication, online collaboration and keeping up with your academic progress. Students will learn more about Box, how to access instructional software for free, including a scavenger hunt of online technology resources with prizes. Cashier Operations; and Justin Rose, 08, 14 Program/Student Advisor, Diversity Center. UIS staff and former students will introduce campus history and student traditions. Following the program students will receive their FREE UIS Welcome Week shirt and wear that in their class picture. Understanding, Plagiarism, and Proper Citation of Works. Presented by Sara Collins Instructor Department of English and Writing Coordinator for The Learning Hub. UIS History and Traditions Presented by Kylie Gilmore 17 Visiting Assistant Director of Marketing Undergraduate Recruitment; Nikita Hutchings, University Student Financial Services and