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New Student Orientation is designed for you! These programs and events will introduce you to the campus environment, provide opportunities for you to meet your classmates as well as faculty and staff, and equip you with the tools and resources necessary for a successful college career. Our hope is that you will attend each program and take advantage of all of the social opportunities. If a time range is indicated for an event, it means either that you have that period of time to check it out or that you will find further instructions in your arrival packet. If only a start time is indicated, please report to the specified location several minutes prior to the beginning of the event. Carry this schedule and your student ID card with you throughout New Student Orientation. Events marked with this symbol are mandatory.
Wednesday Wednesday, August 30 8 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Orientation for International Students Continues Various locations 8 a.m. 3 p.m. Airport, Bus, and Train Pickup* 8 a.m. 3 p.m. Spanish Language Proctored Placement Exam If you placed into Spanish 202 based on your summer exam, you should take the proctored exam today between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. or on Thursday between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Please arrive about 10 minutes before the exam time (on the hour)., Dubach Computer Labs 8 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Residence Halls Open Resident advisors, area directors, student athletes, CARE Crew, and New Student Orientation leaders are available to help you move into your room. After that, there are plenty of things for you to do: Have your photo taken for your ID card in the foyer of Pamplin Sports Center today, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Open a bank account. Four banks are represented in the foyer of Pamplin Sports Center today only, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find your campus mailbox on the second floor of. Your mailbox combination is in your arrival packet. Take a campus tour between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tours depart every 30 minutes from the second-floor lounge area near Council Chamber in. 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Bookstore Open* Purchase your Exploration and Discovery books, which you will need for your first day of class, and see what else the store has to offer. 9 a.m. 4 p.m. * Stop by to enjoy the full espresso and smoothie bar. If you selected a meal plan with flex points, you can begin using them at noon today. Roberts (plaza level), Maggie s Café 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Information Technology Service Desk Open Aubrey R. Watzek Library 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Lunch* Use the orange NSO meal card in your arrival packet. Lunch today is extended to accommodate the large number of guests. 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Art Gallery Open* Portland artist Bill Will has turned the Hoffman Gallery into Fun House, an interactive art experience with a menagerie of mechanical artworks that form a dramatic and cacophonous spectacle. This is an art installation that crosses the boundary into theatre, where the visitor completes the experience. Ronna and Eric Hoffman Gallery of Contemporary Art 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. Watzek Library Tour and Coffee Social* Meet at library classroom 245. Free coffee will be served concurrently with the tours. Watzek Library 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Pamplin Sports Center Tour* Meet at the center s main entrance for a tour of athletic and recreation facilities. Pamplin Sports Center 3:30 p.m. Orientation Welcome Meet your classmates, NSO staff, and a few key administrators and start to make Lewis & Clark your home. During this event you will learn more about the expectations the college has of you in and out of the classroom. 4:30 p.m. Meet Your Orientation Group Meet with your NSO group for the first time and get to know your NSO leader. Look for your leader holding a sign with your group s bridge name. 5 Dinner Join your NSO group for your first dinner on campus. 7 8:30 p.m. Playfair Make new campus friends by participating in a variety of icebreaker games! Come to this event to pick up your free orientation t-shirt if you ve preordered one. Pamplin Sports Center, Gymnasium 1 Mandatory event *Event includes students and parents 2
Wednesday Thursday midnight 9 p.m. SOA Loves You a Whole Waffle Lot Come enjoy one of our SOA (Stewart, Odell, Akin) traditions. Every Wednesday at 9 p.m. we get together as a community and enjoy waffles with all the fixin s! Vegan waffles and gluten-free pancakes are available upon request. Stewart main lounge 9 11 p.m. Fred Meyer Shuttle Purchase groceries, school supplies, and room decorations. The shuttle leaves beginning at 9 p.m. The last returning shuttle boards at 10:45 p.m., leaving Fred Meyer at 11 p.m. (closing time)., Shuttle Stop 9:30 p.m. Now Showing: School of Rock Join Student Activities for a special showing of the hit musical comedy School of Rock! Struggling singer and guitarist Dewey Finn (Jack Black) becomes a substitute teacher at a strict private school and forms a rock band out of his fourth-grade students., Council Chamber Thursday, August 31 7 a.m. ID Cards Have your photo taken for your ID card. Information and Campus Safety 7:30 9 a.m. Breakfast 8 9 a.m. World Languages Placement Exams If you placed into 202 or above based on your language exam, go directly to the appropriate classroom about 10 minutes before the exam time: Chinese Miller 206 German Miller 210 Greek Miller 208 Japanese Miller 205 Latin Miller 208 Russian Miller 207 French Miller 326 (9 a.m. start time) Miller Center for the Humanities 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Spanish Language Proctored Placement Exam If you placed into Spanish 202 based on your summer exam, you should take the proctored exam today between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Please arrive about 10 minutes before the exam time (on the hour)., Dubach Computer Labs 8:30 a.m. Music Information Session This event is for students who are considering a major or minor in music or who just want to make music. Students will learn more about the music major and receive advice about the appropriate placement in theory courses. Evans Music Center, Band Room 8:30 a.m. Science Information Session If you are interested in science, pre-med, or environmental studies, you should attend this session. Faculty members from these disciplines will be on hand to answer questions and offer advice. BoDine 300 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Bookstore Open* 9 a.m. noon Campus Tours* Take a guided tour of the Lewis & Clark campus. Tours leave every half-hour (on the hour and half-hour). The last tour departs at noon., second-floor lounge area near Council Chamber 9 a.m. 4 p.m. * 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Information Technology Service Desk Open Watzek Library 9:15 a.m. Meet Your Orientation Group Meet at your assigned location. 9:30 10:30 a.m. Academic Fair All academic departments, programs, and related support services are represented so you can sample areas of study, find campus resources, and ask questions of faculty. Plus, fill out a bingo card to be entered into an exciting raffle! Pamplin Sports Center, Gymnasium 3 Mandatory event *Event includes students and parents 4
Thursday 10:30 a.m. Academic Advising During this session, you will meet your faculty advisor for the first time. Bring a copy of your fall course schedule. Your advisor assignment and location are in your arrival packet. 11 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Lunch* 12:45 p.m. Meet Your Orientation Group Meet at your assigned location. 1 p.m. Real World: L&C Every student has a different idea of what college life will be like. From roommate conflicts to what happens when someone breaks college policy, come hear about it all. 2 p.m. The Business of Being a Student Hear about tools for registering, exploring majors, planning for future semesters, and meeting your degree requirements. You will also learn how to avoid any financial surprises. Don t worry these resources are easy to use! 2:30 p.m. Refreshment Break, west patio 3 p.m. Connecting With Tech and Staying Healthy on Campus Learn how to be successful with technology on campus (from getting connected to finding help), and hear about the resources you can use to keep you safe and in tip-top condition. Your NSO leader will inform you of your group s assigned location., Stamm Dining Room or Council Chamber 4 p.m. Assemble for Class Photo and Opening Convocation Meet on the Glade for an incoming class photo. You will be led to Convocation immediately following the photo shoot. (Parents should proceed directly to the stadium.) Glade in front of Pamplin Sports Center 4:30 p.m. Opening Convocation* Join faculty and staff for your formal induction into the proud tradition of Lewis & Clark! Speakers include incoming President Wim Wiewel and Liz Safran, associate professor of geological science. Griswold Stadium 5:45 Picnic With Parents, Faculty, and Staff* Come join the picnic and enjoy the jazz tunes of Portland s Dan Balmer Trio. Dinner will be provided for students, parents, faculty, alumni, and staff. Quadrangle between J.R. Howard Hall and BoDine Say Good-bye* Parents Preview concludes. Spend a few moments saying good-bye to your family members. Remember that winter break will be here before you know it! Course Registration Changes You may now change your fall semester registration with the exception of your Exploration and Discovery sections in WebAdvisor. If you need advising assistance, contact the College Advising Center or registrar s office. If you wish to change your Exploration and Discovery section, you must contact the E&D office. You have until 11 a.m. on Friday, September 1, to make course changes. L&C Scavenger Hunt (#lcnso17) Join up with your NSO group for a fun way to get familiar with the Lewis & Clark campus. The hunt will take you to important locations and will end with prizes! Stewart lawn Residence Hall Community Meetings Area directors and resident advisors will explain campus policies, answer questions, and facilitate a discussion of community standards. Meet at the location corresponding to your residence hall: Stewart, Odell, and Akin meet in, Stamm Dining Room. Copeland meet in. Platt-Howard meet in Gregg Pavilion. Forest meet in Templeton Campus Center, Council Chamber. Holmes, Hartzfeld, East, West, and Roberts meet in Holmes second floor lounge. 5 Mandatory event *Event includes students and parents 6
Thursday Friday Commuter Student Meeting Join other commuter students for a discussion about services available to you, involvement in on-campus activities, and the academic advising process. Maggie s Café midnight 9:30 p.m. Pub Trivia Get a preview of Campus Activities Board s monthly Pub Trivia Nights (all ages welcome). Run by Rain Brain Trivia, these evenings include fun and challenging trivia from popular culture and academic topics., Stamm Dining Room 10 p.m. Tweet and Boba With the Dean of Students Drink bubble tea and learn about our dean s keen interest in Twitter while asking questions about Lewis & Clark life. Selfies are likely. Follow @akgonzal327. Free tea for the first 200 students., west patio Friday, September 1 7:30 9 a.m. Breakfast 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Bookstore Open 8:45 a.m. Meet Your Orientation Group Meet at your assigned location. 9 a.m. If You Really Knew Me What is something about you that people wouldn t be able to tell just by looking? This quick session with Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement (IME) will help you think about that question and remind us to look past what is on the surface. 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Information Technology Service Desk Open Watzek Library 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. CliftonStrengths Primer Gain insight into your natural strengths and talents, and get tips for making the most of your college experience. Be sure to bring your top five strengths from the summer questionnaire with you. Your NSO leader will give you your session and location assignments. 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. The Illuminations Project Join your classmates for an interactive theatre production by Portland Community College students addressing issues of race and immigration. Your NSO leader will tell you which section you are assigned to. 10 a.m. Refreshment Break Plaza between J.R. Howard Hall and Watzek Library 11 a.m. Course Registration Changes End At this time, you will no longer be able to make changes to your fall semester registration in WebAdvisor. If you have any questions or concerns, please visit the registrar s office. 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Lunch 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Lunch Reception for Nontraditional Students (by invitation only) Students who are at least 24 years old, are veterans, or who have dependents are cordially invited to join us for lunch., Thayer Conference Room Noon 4 p.m. 1:15 p.m. Meet Your Orientation Group Meet at your assigned location. 7 Mandatory event 8
Friday Saturday 1:30 p.m. Exploration and Discovery Kick-off Lecture Jon Arakaki, visiting assistant professor of Exploration and Discovery, and Rob Kugler, the Paul S. Wright Professor of Christian Studies, will discuss this year s theme: What s in a Name? Historical Memory at Lewis & Clark College. 2:45 p.m. Exploration and Discovery Meetings Students will meet their instructors by section. Your NSO leader will tell you the location of your class. 4 p.m. CIRP Survey Various locations 5 Dinner S mores in Forest Hall Head over to the Pac-Man lawn after dinner to enjoy s mores! Bring a blanket and hang out for a bit, or just stop by on your way to another awesome event. Either way, we look forward to seeing s more of you! Pac-Man lawn near Tamarack 7:15 p.m. Shabbat Service Everyone is welcome to join in this joyous Jewish Shabbat service, followed by an Oneg Shabbat. Hillel staff and returning students will lead Kabbalat Shabbat prayers. Gregg Pavilion Jugglemania Join us for fun, interactive comedy and high-level circus tricks. midnight 9:30 p.m. SCRIPTed Improv Show SCRIPTed is Lewis & Clark s improvisational comedy performance troupe. Join us for a fun evening of creativity and laughter. Platt-Howard Hall, Platteau 9:30 p.m. Now Showing: School of Rock Second showing of the hit musical comedy School of Rock!, Council Chamber 11 p.m. midnight Late-Night Breakfast Saturday, September 2 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Mathematical Proficiency Exam All incoming students must take this exam. If you still need to take the test, or if you would like to take it again, this is your chance. Sign up at tinyurl.com/nsoaleks. We ll provide pencils, paper, and calculators., Dubach Computer Labs 10 a.m. Leadership and Service Award Orientation (by invitation only) This program is for students who have received a Leadership and Service Award. We will discuss annual renewal criteria, meet other awardees, and begin planning our engagement for the year. Smith Hall 10 a.m. noon Brunch 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Bookstore Open 11:30 a.m. Commuter Student Move Out Please remove your personal belongings from your temporary accommodations and return the room key in the envelope provided to the Area Director or Campus Safety before leaving for your service site. Residence halls Noon Meet Your Orientation Group for NSO Service Day Spend the afternoon with your new friends learning and serving with a local nonprofit. Meet at your assigned location. 9 Mandatory event 10
Saturday Sunday 4 p.m. midnight 5 Dinner 6:30 p.m. Student Government Ice Cream Social Meet the 2017 18 ASLC Cabinet and representatives from ISLC. Find out how your student government works and how you can get involved. Grape Arbor, Outdoor Pool Open House Student coordinators of The Union coffee shop will host their opening night for all students. Share music and poetry, and learn how to get involved. Tamarack basement, The Union Bounce-a-Palooza Join the Campus Activities Board s party with laser tag, bouncy castles, and pizza! Pamplin Sports Center, Gymnasium 9 p.m. Copeland Game Night Come hang out in the Copeland lounge, play some board games or Wii, and eat snacks. Get to know your classmates while challenging them at Monopoly and Mario Kart. Copeland main lounge 10 p.m. Capture the Flag Take on your classmates in an epic round of glow-in-the-dark capture the flag. Meet leaders from Associated Students of Lewis & Clark (ASLC). Griswold Stadium Sunday, September 3 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Information Technology Service Desk Open Watzek Library 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Bookstore Open 10:30 a.m. Catholic Eucharist Meet new and returning Catholic students and learn about the Catholic student community. We will meet at the main entrance of the chapel and then carpool to the 11 a.m. Eucharist at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. 11 a.m. Chapel Service Join this time of Christian music and worship, and meet the leaders of Christian ministries on our campus. 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Brunch Beginning today, you will need your student ID card to enter Fields Dining Room. Your NSO card will not work. Noon midnight 1:30 p.m. Embrace the Awkward: Sex, Communication, and Campus Safety With Marty Liccardo This might get a little awkward. Enjoy a quick and dirty discussion on sex, sexual violence, communication, and safety on campus. We will explore healthy sexuality, violence prevention, and bystander intervention with curiosity, humor, and honesty. 2:30 6:30 p.m. Outdoor Pool Open Lower campus 3 p.m. Ultimate Frisbee Take part in an informal coed game and talk to members of Lewis & Clark s two nationally competing teams about opportunities to participate. No previous experience is required. Lower campus, below the reflecting pool 4:30 Welcome Back Picnic Join returning students for a fun evening with music. Pick up your plate and food inside Fields Dining Room. You will need your student ID card to use your meal plan. Stewart lawn 11 Mandatory event 12
Sunday Classes and Welcome Week 6:30 p.m. Finding Spiritual Bridges at L&C Join this inclusive interfaith gathering that explores our spiritual possibilities and begins creating spiritual bridges. Gregg Pavilion LC s Got Talent Join us for an evening of incredible talent starring your new classmates and grab a treat provided by Ben & Jerry s ice cream. Contestants will compete for prizes. Judged by Lewis & Clark celebrity staff and faculty. Manor House terrace 9:30 p.m. Fire Arts Show Come to Maggie s patio and ignite your flame with a performance by the Lewis & Clark Fire Arts Club. Plaza in front of Maggie s Café 10 p.m. Roomwarming Crafts Put together collages, paint a picture frame, sculpt a bowl, or make other decor and comfort items to spruce up your new space! All supplies will be provided, along with snacks and music. Come meet some residence hall friends and take away something to make your room a little more like home! Platt-Howard Hall, Platteau Monday, September 4 Labor Day 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Bookstore Open 11 a.m. Explore Portland Catch the Pioneer Express downtown where you can explore Portland by TriMet bus or streetcar. Stop by the table outside Fields Dining Room where Student Activities will hand out free TriMet tickets to the first 100 students. Keep in mind that TriMet is on a limited schedule due to the Labor Day holiday. 1 p.m. Men s Work With Marty Liccardo This discussion will explore the ever evolving and shifting concept of masculinity and maleness. 3 p.m. Pioneer Crew Interest Meeting Stop by to learn more about joining the nationallyranked rowing program. Walk-on athletes welcome. Pamplin Sports Center, Room 10 Campus Activities Board and Zipcar Drive-In Outdoor Movie The Big Sick, starring Kumail Nanjiani and Zoe Kazan, follows an interracial couple as they deal with cultural differences in their relationship. Manor House terrace Tuesday, September 5 First Day of Class 10 a.m. noon Student Job Fair Drop in and meet student supervisors from various departments that are now hiring on campus. Albany Quadrangle, Smith Hall 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Huge Poster Sale Decorate your room with art from Beyond the Wall., Stamm Dining Room 13 Mandatory event 14
Classes and Welcome Week 5 p.m. Choir Meet and Greet Stop by to learn about the upcoming opportunities in the music department this year. Food will be served! Evans Music Center, Auditorium 6 p.m. Wind Symphony Meet and Greet Stop by to learn about the upcoming opportunities in the music department this year. Food will be served! Evans Music Center, Band Room 7:30 p.m. Orchestra Meet and Greet Stop by to learn about the upcoming opportunities in the music department this year. Food will be served! Evans Music Center, Band Room 9 p.m. Get in on the Adventure: College Outdoors and SLS Orientation Get an overview of the College Outdoors trips offered and how you can sign up for a trip. At this session, you ll also learn how to go about organizing and leading an Alternative Spring Break Trip with Student Leadership and Service., Council Chamber Wednesday, September 6 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Huge Poster Sale Continues, Stamm Dining Room 4 p.m. World Music Meet and Greet Learn about upcoming opportunities to explore traditional and contemporary world music. Food will be served! Evans Music Center, World Music Room 4 5 p.m. Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement R&R Join IME for the kickoff of our weekly R&R hangout where we play music, eat snacks, and relax in community., IME suite Admissions Ambassadors Meet and Greet Come eat Voodoo Doughnuts and learn about the Admissions Ambassadors program, including opportunities to be an overnight host, lunch host, campus tour guide, blogger, and more! Tamarack lounge Jet City Improv Show Join us for an exclusive evening of hilarious improvisational comedy routines with Seattle s world-famous Jet City Improv. Audience participation is encouraged!, Council Chamber Thursday, September 7 Comedian Gina Brillon Join Student Activities, Campus Activities Board, and Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement for an evening with New York comedian Gina Brillon., Council Chamber Friday, September 8 4:30 Twelfth Annual Pio Fair Learn about student organizations and enjoy the exciting culmination of Welcome Week. Great Plat Field 9 p.m. Welcome Week Dance Join L&C s student unions, Campus Activities Board, Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement, and Student Activities for a fun dance party with student DJs! Albany Quadrangle, Smith #lcnso17 #lcnso17 @lcnso Join the Lewis & Clark Class of 2021 group lclarkpioneers 15 16