go.lclark.edu/nso Lewis & Clark College Office of Campus Living 503-768-7182 Schedule of Activities
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 and require your attendance.
Wednesday Wednesday, August 24 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. 3:30 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 Templeton Campus Center. Your mailbox combination is in your arrival packet. Take a campus tour between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tours depart every 30 minutes from the second-floor lounge area near Council Chamber in Templeton Campus Center. The last tour leaves at 2:30 p.m. 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). Templeton Campus Center, Dubach Computer Labs 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. Templeton Campus Center 9 a.m. 4 p.m. * Stop by with your new friends 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. 4 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. Meet staff from the Office of Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement (IME) from 11 a.m. 1 p.m. 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Art Gallery Open* Stop by and check out the gallery s newest exhibit, Open This End: Contemporary Art From the Collection of Blake Byrne. 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. Aubrey R. 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 4 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. 5 p.m. Meet with your NSO group for the first time and get to know your NSO leader. 5:30 7 p.m. Dinner Join your NSO group and leader for your first dinner on campus. 7:30 p.m. L&C Scavenger Hunt (#lcnso16) 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 1 Mandatory event. *Event includes students and parents. 2
Wednesday Thursday 8 p.m. midnight 9 11 p.m. Open Gym Spend the evening making new school friends while playing old school games. Activities will include dodgeball, wall-ball, badminton, basketball, and more. Pamplin Sports Center, Gymnasium 9:30 p.m. midnight Shopping Extravaganza Purchase groceries, school supplies, and room decorations. Shuttles leave Templeton Campus Center beginning at 9:30 p.m. The last shuttle leaves Fred Meyer at midnight (closing time). Templeton Campus Center, Shuttle Stop Thursday, August 25 7 a.m. 7 p.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. Foreign Languages Placement Exam If you placed into 202 or above based on your language exam, go directly to the appropriate classroom about 10 minutes before exam and proctored confirmation 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). Templeton Campus Center, Dubach Computer Labs 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. 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. 5 p.m. Bookstore Open* Templeton Campus Center 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 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. Templeton Campus Center, 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. 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 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. For your advisor assignment and location, check your arrival packet. 3 Mandatory event. *Event includes students and parents. 4
Thursday 11 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Lunch* 12:45 p.m. 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, hear about it here. 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 Templeton Campus Center, 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. Templeton Campus Center, Stamm Dining Room or Council Chamber 4 p.m. Assemble for Class Photo and Opening Convocation Students should assemble on the Glade to pose for a photo of the incoming class. Students will be led to Convocation immediately following the photo shoot. Parents will take their seats in 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 President Barry Glassner and Kimberly Brodkin, associate professor with term of humanities. Griswold Stadium 5:45 7 p.m. 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 7 p.m. 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! 7 p.m. Residence Hall Floor Meetings: Platt-Howard and Forest Area directors (ADs) and resident advisors (RAs) will explain campus policies, answer questions, and facilitate a discussion of community standards. Meet at the location corresponding to your residence hall: Platt-Howard meet at Templeton Campus Center, Stamm Dining Room. Forest meet at Templeton Campus Center, Council Chamber. 7 8:30 p.m. Course Registration Changes: SOA and Copeland Residents of Stewart, Odell, Akin, or Copeland may change their fall semester registration with the exception of their Exploration and Discovery sections in WebAdvisor during this time. If you need advising assistance or wish to change your Exploration and Discovery section, please visit the registrar s office. Various locations 7:30 p.m. 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 8 p.m. midnight 8:30 10 p.m. Course Registration Changes: Platt-Howard and Forest Residents of Platt-Howard and Forest may change their fall semester registration with the exception of their Exploration and Discovery sections in WebAdvisor at this time. If you need advising assistance or wish to change your Exploration and Discovery section, please visit the registrar s office. Various locations 5 Mandatory event. *Event includes students and parents. 6
Thursday Friday 9 p.m. Residence Hall Floor Meetings: SOA and Copeland Area directors (ADs) and resident advisors (RAs) 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 at Templeton Campus Center, Council Chamber. Copeland meet at. 10 p.m. Open Mic Night Come watch your fellow students perform musical numbers, slam poetry, standup comedy, and more, or sign up to display your own talents. Platt-Howard Hall, Platteau 10:30 p.m. Now Showing: Ferris Bueller s Day Off Join Student Activities for a special showing of the classic John Hughes film, as voted for by the Class of 2020 Facebook group. Templeton Campus Center, Council Chamber Friday, August 26 7:30 9 a.m. Breakfast 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Bookstore Open 8:45 a.m. 9 a.m., 10:30 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. 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. StrengthsQuest Primer Gain insight into your natural strengths and talents, and get tips for making the most of your college experience. Your NSO leader will tell you which session and location you are assigned to. 10 a.m. Refreshment Break Plaza between J.R. Howard Hall and Watzek Library Information Technology Service Desk Open Watzek Library 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 have dependents are cordially invited to join us for lunch. Templeton Campus Center, Thayer Conference Room Noon 4 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Exploration and Discovery Kick-off Lecture Jon Arakaki, adjunct professor of Exploration and Discovery; Se-ah-dom Edmo, coordinator of the Indigenous Ways of Knowing (IWOK) Program at the graduate school; and Darrell Millner, professor emeritus of Black studies at Portland State University, will discuss this year s theme: What s in a Name? Historical Memory at Lewis & Clark College. 2:45 p.m. Assemble in Exploration and Discovery Classrooms 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 7 p.m. Dinner 7 Mandatory event. 8
Friday Saturday 6:30 p.m. Lawn Party Come hang out for sidewalk chalk art, popsicles, and lawn games! Bring your own blanket to kick back and relax on the grass! Stewart, Odell, and Akin (SOA) lawn 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 7:30 8:30 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. Plaza in front of Maggie s Café 8 p.m. midnight 8:30 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 beating them at Monopoly and Mario Kart. Copeland Main Lounge 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. Maggie s Café 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. Templeton Campus Center, Council Chamber 11 p.m. midnight Late-Night Breakfast Saturday, August 27 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. Templeton Campus Center, 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 Information Technology Service Desk Open Watzek Library 11:30 a.m. Commuter Student Move Out Please remove your personal belongings from your temporary accommodations and return the room key to the Area Director or Campus Safety before leaving for your service site. Residence halls Noon 12:15 p.m. NSO Service Day Spend the afternoon with your new friends learning and serving with a local nonprofit. Your NSO leader will tell you your assigned location and meeting spot. 4 p.m. midnight 9 Mandatory event. 10
Saturday Sunday 5 7 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m. Student Government Ice Cream Social Meet the 2016 17 ASLC Cabinet and representatives from ISLC. Find out how your student government works and how you can get involved. Templeton Campus Center, Council Chamber Foyer 7 p.m. Co-Op Open House The Rusty Nail Coffee Shop, operated by L&C s student cooperative, will host an opening night for all students. Share music and poetry, and learn how to get involved with the Co-Op. Tamarack basement, Co-Op 7 p.m. 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 8 p.m. Lewis & Clark s Got Talent Join us for an evening of incredible talent starring your new classmates. Contestants will compete for prizes. Judged by Lewis & Clark celebrity staff and faculty. 9:30 p.m. Fire Arts Show Come to Maggie s patio and ignite your flame with the Lewis & Clark Fire Arts Club, putting on a welcoming fire performance for one and all! Plaza in front of Maggie s Café 10 p.m. Capture the Flag Take on your classmates in an epic round of glow-inthe-dark capture the flag. Meet orientation leaders and Associated Students of Lewis & Clark (ASLC) members to make teams on the field at Griswold Stadium. Griswold Stadium Sunday, August 28 Bookstore Open Information Technology Service Desk Open Watzek Library 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. 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. Open Outdoor Pool Lower campus, Outdoor Pool 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 11 Mandatory event. 12
Sunday Classes and Welcome Week 4:30 7 p.m. Welcome Back Picnic Join returning students for an evening of music and dancing with Boka Marimba. Pick up your plate and food inside Fields Dining Room. You will need your student ID card to use your meal plan. Stewart lawn 6:30 p.m. NSO Chapel Service Join this time of Christian music and worship followed by a welcoming reception hosted by Dean of Religious and Spiritual Life Mark Duntley. 8 p.m. Bounce-a-Palooza Join the Campus Activities Board s party with a DJ, laser tag, bouncy castles, and pizza! Pamplin Sports Center, Gymnasium Monday, August 29 First Day of Class Huge Poster Sale Decorate your room with art from Beyond the Wall. Templeton Campus Center, Stamm Dining Room 1 5 p.m. IME/MRC Open House Stop by the Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement (IME) office for iconic Portland snacks, IME swag, and a chance to win raffle prizes! The Multicultural Resource Center (MRC) will also feature snacks, an Instagram photo booth, and a chance to get to know student union leaders! Templeton Campus Center, Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement suite 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 8:30 p.m. Zipcar Drive-In Outdoor Movie The votes are in, and the Class of 2020 has chosen Captain America: Civil War to be this year s outdoor movie! Join Campus Activities Board and Zipcar to watch this movie on the lawn behind the Frank Manor House. Manor House terrace Tuesday, August 30 Huge Poster Sale (repeat) Templeton Campus Center, Stamm Dining Room 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 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 13 Mandatory event. 14
Classes and Welcome Week 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. Join us and learn about two incredible involvement opportunities! Templeton Campus Center, Council Chamber Wednesday, August 31 4 5 p.m. IME R+R Join IME for the kickoff of our weekly R+R hangout where we play music, eat snacks, and relax in community. Templeton Campus Center, Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement suite Thursday, September 1 8 p.m. Comedian Chris Garcia Join Student Activities, Campus Activities Board, and Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement for an evening with Los Angeles comedian Chris Garcia. Friday, September 2 4:30 7 p.m. Eleventh Annual Pio Fair Learn about student organizations. Enjoy the exciting culmination of Welcome Week with a picnic dinner. Stewart, Odell, and Akin (SOA) lawn Sunday, September 4 9 a.m. Oregon Coast Railride Enjoy the unique experience of pedaling along a portion of the Port of Tillamook Bay Railroad with Student Activities and College Outdoors! After our railride, we ll stop by the Tillamook Cheese Factory for an ice cream. Sign-up begins on Friday, August 26 at 9 a.m. Space is limited. Graduate Campus, Sequoia building 2:30 4:30 p.m. Pioneer Log Orientation, BBQ, and Swim Party Anyone interested in writing, illustrating, or taking pictures for our school newspaper should attend the PioLog orientation to learn more, meet current staff and students, and get involved. The barbecue and swim party will be at the outdoor pool by the grape arbor following orientation. Templeton Campus Center, Thayer Conference Room Monday, September 5 Labor Day 11 a.m. Explore PDX Catch the Pioneer Express downtown where you can explore Portland by TriMet bus or streetcar. Stop by the table outside Fields Dining Room for tickets; Student Activities will be handing 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. #lcnso16 #lcnso16 @lcnso Join the Lewis & Clark Class of 2020 group lclarkpioneers Lewis & Clark adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to employment, enrollment, and program. Lewis & Clark does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws, and has a firm commitment to promote the letter and spirit of all equal opportunity and civil rights laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, as well as their implementing regulations. Questions regarding Title IX may be directed to one of Lewis & Clark s Title IX coordinators (go.lclark.edu/about/title_ix) or to the U.S. Department of Education s Office for Civil Rights. Lewis & Clark is committed to using resources wisely. go.lclark.edu/printing_practices Recycled paper. 8/16 15 16