Fall 2018
WELCOME TO LANDMARK COLLEGE! Monday, August 27, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration & Move In Location: Click Center Gymnasium Register for Orientation, pick up your computer, get your student ID, fill out any remaining paperwork and receive directions to your room. After you finish registering you will be able to check into your residence hall. Orientation Leaders and Residential Life staff will be on hand to assist you and answer any questions. 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lunch/Welcome Remarks Remember to bring your ID; you ll need it for every meal. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Introduction to Orientation Location: Brooks O Brien Auditorium, East Academic Building Andy Donahue, Director of Social Pragmatics, Michael Luciani, Vice President of Student Affairs 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Orientation Group Activities, Expectations & Tour Meet members of your Orientation group, tour campus, meet the therapy dogs. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Keynote Presentation by John Elder Robison Location: Brooks O Brien Auditorium, East Academic Building John Elder Robison is a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and advocate for autistic people. He is the author of several books on autism spectrum disorder, including Switched On: A Memoir of Brain Change and Emotional Awakening, and Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger s. Robison credits his own neurodivergence for his success as an engineer, first with rock bands like KISS, and then later with a major toy and game company. Today he operates an automobile restoration company in Springfield, Massachusetts that specializes in Rolls Royce, Bentley, Land Rover, and other luxury vehicles. He also serves on the federal committee that coordinates how various governmental agencies address autism and was recently named a visiting lecturer at Landmark College and an advisor to the College s new Center for Neurodiversity. 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner Join members of your orientation group and families for your first dinner at Landmark. Remember to bring your ID. Evening Activities (Optional) 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Game Room is Open Location: Game Room, Strauch Family Student Center 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Davis Hall Social Location: The Common Room in Davis Hall Come play board games and get to know people. Landmark College New Student Orientation Schedule Fall 2018 1
WELCOME TO LANDMARK COLLEGE! Tuesday, August 28, 2018 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Check in with Orientation Group Leaders in the dining hall then proceed to the East Academic Building (EAB) 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Pathways Meetings or choice of Activities Location: East Academic Building, meet in Lobby If you don t have a Pathway s meeting scheduled during a time block, you can choose from one of these activities. 9:00-10:00 Pathways Meeting Tech Review (Location: Library, Lower Level) 10:00-11:00 Pathways Meeting Tech Review (Location: Library, Lower Level) 11:00-12:00 Pathways Meeting Tech Review (Location: Library, Lower Level) 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch 1:30-2:30 Pathways Meeting Tech Review (Location: Library, Lower Level) 2:30-3:30: Pathways Meeting Tech Review (Location: Library, Lower Level) 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Dinner Evening Activities are Optional 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social Ice Cream Sundaes, hang out, meet new friends Location: Common Room, Davis Hall 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Game Room is open (Strauch Family Student Center) Landmark College New Student Orientation Schedule Fall 2018 2
WELCOME TO LANDMARK COLLEGE! Wednesday, August 29, 2018 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Check in with Orientation Group Leaders in the dining hall then proceed to the Café Court, Strauch Family Student Center 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Physical Fitness, Wellness and Success in College Location: Café Court, Strauch Family Student Center Todd Miller, Assistant professor of Physical education Most people know that physical activity is essential for a healthy life. Some of us haven't had the opportunity to see how much fun it can be. Learn about innovative classes that use sports and exercise to improve health and communication. We learn the fundamentals of individual and team sports, and different types of workouts, to improve health and social skills, all in a fun and supportive environment. 10:00a.m-12:00 p.m. Choose one of the following activities Putney Village Walk Location: Outside Student Center Join us for a walking tour of Downtown Putney, Basketville, all that Putney has to offer. OR Library Time Location: Library 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. College Student Panel Location: Brooks O Brien Auditorium, East Academic Building 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Check in Time (Optional) Location: Common Room and Davis 011 Social Pragmatics Staff and Residential Directors will be available if you want to check in about how things are going. Light refreshments are available (you can come even if you just want the snacks) 5:00 p.m. -6:30 p.m. Dinner Evening Activities are Optional 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Fire Pit and Smores Location; Next to Chumley Buildings 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Game Room is open Location: Game Room, Strauch Family Student Cent Landmark College New Student Orientation Schedule Fall 2018 3
WELCOME TO LANDMARK COLLEGE! Thursday, August 30, 2018 Offices, Services, & Resources (to visit during your free time) 8:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. IT Help Desk Open: 2nd floor, Library Our Information Technology staff will be available to answer questions or help troubleshoot technology issues including installing Outlook on your mobile device. (also: computer pickup/drop-off for students arriving late). 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Bookstore Open, Location: Strauch Family Student Center Stop by for supplies & LC gear! Students should not purchase books until they receive their final schedule on Monday. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Free time or choose an activity Location: meet in Common Room Davis Hall Hiking Trip, Putney Mountain Walking trip to the Putney COOP Putney Pool 11:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Lunch Remember to bring your ID; you ll need it for every meal. 2:00 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Welcome Address Location: Tent, Lower Campus Quad Dr. Peter Eden, President; Kevin Mayne, Vice President for Enrollment Management; Dr. Gail Gibson Sheffield, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Michael Luciani, Vice President for Student Affairs 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Orientation Group Activities, Expectations & Tour Meet new students arriving today and continue activities with your orientation group 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner Join members of the Landmark staff and administration for dinner at Landmark. Remember to bring your ID. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Joining the Landmark Community Location: Greenhoe Theater, Fine Arts Building Being a member of a community carries with it a set of expectations and values. Learn about the core values that guide the Landmark community and how you can help create a healthy supportive environment for everyone. 8:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. First Residence Hall Meeting Location: The Common Room in your Residence Halls Meet your Resident Dean, Resident Assistants, and other students living in your residence hall. Landmark College New Student Orientation Schedule Fall 2018 4