First Flight 2016 TUESDAY, AUGUST 16: Final Orientation Students who have not yet attended orientation will do so on this day. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2016 10:00am- 3:30 pm New Student Check-In: Campus Center Lounge First Flight Schedule Receive your schedule, which contains everything you need to know for the week as well as lots of campus related information. New students are expected to attend all events. Don t miss out on all the fun! Health Center Check-In Check-in with the Health Center to find out if they have received your medical information. Cardinal Card Pick-Up Pick up your Otterbein Student ID, the Cardinal Card. Learn where your ID can be used and have the opportunity to add value to your card at the Business Office. 10:00 am - even Rooms check in 12:00 pm 11:00 am - odd Rooms check in 1:00 pm Check-in for new students living on campus will be held in the Campus Center Lounge. Once you have received your move-in packet, you may move into your respective Residence Hall during the assigned times. 3:00 pm Commuter Check-In Check in for commuter students will be held in the Campus Center Lounge. Commuter Meeting 3:30pm All commuters will move to the Pit Theatre after checking in. 4:30 pm Community Team Meeting Residents Respective Residence Halls Commuters Join Dunlap-King Hall Receive your Community Colors and learn your Community Cheer! Review your schedule and create your game plan for defeating the competition throughout the week. Receive important information related to your FYS and Department Meetings. Get your meal tickets for the week (all new students) this will be the only time this information will be distributed, so make sure you are in attendance! 6:00 pm Picnic by the Rock Enjoy your first meal with your new classmates during this picnic hosted by some of Otterbein s VIPs. Take part in an Otterbein tradition signing the Rock and receive your First Flight T shirt! This is also a great time to sign up for the Fall Community Plunge. This picnic is only for new students; a First Flight meal band is required.
7:30 pm Opening Speaker, Javier Sanchez: From This Moment On...Adding Purpose to Your Process and Process to Your Passion Cowan Hall Each of us typically fit into one of three categories; We re high on passion and low on process, high on process and low on passion, or we are low on passion and low on process. Whatever category you fit into, the missing element is Purpose. This presentation helps participants discover exactly what that purpose is and how to effectively and efficiently operate in your element: doing what you love, doing it well, and doing it for the right reasons. 9:30 pm Floor Meetings Residents Respective Residence Halls Meet the people in your new community including staff members and other residents. Your attendance is required at this community gathering. THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2016 7:30 am Breakfast Cardinal s Nest-Campus Center Meet at 7:25am at your respective Residence Hall if you would like breakfast. 9:00 am March to Convocation Meet in front of the Campus Center Don t be late! All students should meet in front of the Campus Center to take the Class of 2020 picture and participate in this traditional walk to Cowan for Convocation. 9:30 am New Student Convocation Cowan Hall You will be welcomed to Otterbein by both faculty and students during this convocation that highlights tradition and ceremony. Bring your Common Book assignments, paper for notes, and pen/pencil because you will go directly to your FYS meeting. 10:30 am Welcome Reception In front of Roush Hall following Convocation. 10:45 am- Meet with your First Year Seminar class, Peer Mentor, and professor! 12:00 pm Various Locations You will meet your FYS instructor and Peer Mentor! Turn in your Common Book assignment and begin discussing academic expectations for the year. This is an academic experience, so it is important to come prepared. 12:00 pm- Lunch on the Lawn with FYS class 1:00 pm Towers Lawn Rain Location: Clements Center Celebrate the academic year with a festive picnic! Enjoy lunch with your FYS instructor, Peer Mentor and classmates. This is also a great time to sign up for the Fall Community Plunge. 1:00 pm - Interest Sessions 3:00pm Attend these short, informative, sessions about some of Otterbein s resources!
1:00pm - Information Technology Welcomes You to Find Out! (Roush 114) 1:45pm How do I change my password when it expires? What if my computer breaks? How do I get free Office 365? What are the rules for using Otterbein's network and what can happen if I break one? How do I use Blackboard, Collaborate, eportfolio and more? Come find out and enter a drawing for a free prize!! Plus, #howtogethelp 1:45pm Under the Lights: Diversity and Sports (Science 104) 2:30pm Come learn about the innovative programming sponsored by the Office of Diversity to encourage engaged conversations about diversity and inclusion. This fall we are continuing Under the Lights: Diversity and Sports. Using Stories from ESPN s 30 for 30 film series, you will have the opportunity to explore diversity from many angles. Join the conversation and learn how you might win the entire 30 for 30 series and a chance to go to the Football Hall of Fame. 2:30pm Students, Cops, and Stops (Towers 110) 3:15pm Learn about the services that Otterbein s Police Department provides on campus, such as 24 hour campus patrol, late night escorts, motorist assistance, educational programs, lock out assistance, vehicle and bicycle registration. 3:00pm- 4:00pm Save Time & Money at the Courtright Library! Courtright Memorial Library Be here at 1p sharp and learn through guided instruction and self-paced exploration how the Courtright Library can save you time and money! We asked for your thoughts and suggestions during the Resource Fairs, and now let us answer your questions and provide the access you need to save time and money! 3:00 pm- Student Government Meet & Greet 4:00 pm Front of the Courtright Memorial Library Grab a popsicle from the Otterbein University Student Government on your way to or from the Library session. Meet your OUSG leaders and learn how to get involved. A more detailed interest session will be hosted on Sunday see page 19 for details. 4:00pm - Go Away! (Towers 110) 4:45pm Now that you re here, go away! Live in a mud hut. Sail around the world. Study a new language. Teach ESL to new immigrants. Learn about yourself, your country and the world by going global with Study Abroad. Learn about affordable programs, how credits transfer, and how easy it is to apply. 5:00 pm- Dinner 6:45 pm Cardinal s Nest, Campus Center ` Mayne & Davis 5:00 pm Triad 5:20 pm DK & Commuters 5:40 pm 7:00 pm Otterbein UNCENSORED Cowan Hall Come be a part of this fun and famous Otterbein Orientation tradition! This will be an interactive program, filled with cameos from your favorite OLs!
9:30 pm Movie on the Lawn Lawn Behind the Campus Center Rain Location: Clements Center Gather your blankets and your friends to enjoy watching Captain America: Civil War under the stars. Sponsored by African American Student Union (AASU), Heritage of Latino Americans (HOLA), Muslim Student Association (MSA) and Men of Vision (MOV) FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2016 8:00 am Breakfast Cardinal s Nest, Campus Center Meet at 7:55 at your respective Residence Hall if you would like breakfast. 9:00 am Dance Minors Meet in the lobby of Cowan Hall You will then attend your Meet the Department meeting at 9:30. 9:10 am Art and Communications Majors Meet in front of the Library to walk to 33 Collegeview for the Meet the Department Session. 9:30 am- Meet the Department 11:00 am Various Locations listed on page 14 Academic departments will welcome you and introduce different department faculty, as well as answer any questions you may have. Don t miss this important academic experience. 11:00 am- Double Majors Meet the Department 11:30 am Several departments will host abbreviated Meet the Department meetings for students who are double majors. Please note, not all departments will be hosting these meetings. Please check the list on page 14 any department with an (*) will be hosting a second meeting. If your department is not, plan to touch base with your advisor in the next few weeks. 10:30am- 12:00pm Where in the World? Campus Center Lounge Meet the Department session end early? Head on over to the Campus Center Lounge with your Fall Semester schedule the OLs will be more than happy to assist you in finding your way around campus. 11:30 am - Achieve Maximum Potential! Program and Lunch 1:00 pm Rike Center AMP scholars (indicated by red star on advising pamphlet) are to meet and enjoy lunch together! 11:30am- 1:30pm Lunch Cardinal s Nest Campus Center Triad 11:30 pm DK & Commuters 11:50 pm Mayne and Davis 12:10 pm
1:30 pm - Second First Year Seminar Meeting 2:30 pm Various Locations listed on page 10 Reconnect with your Peer Mentor and FYS classmates during this second FYS meeting. Learn how to use your eportfolio and post your first assignment. Discover how to navigate My O-Zone. Receive tips on how to be prepared for your first day of classes. 2:30pm- Beach Party 4:00pm Behind the Rock, in front of the Campus Center Rain Location: Campus Center Drop your anchor and come ashore for treats, music, games and fun! Navigate resources available at The Center for Career & Professional Development, Center for Student Success, & Student Financial Services. 2:30 pm- Honors Student Gathering 3:30pm Science 104 All students participating in the Honors Program will attend this gathering to learn more about the program. 4:00 pm- Disability Services/Academic Support Open House 4:30 pm Courtright Memorial Library 118 This session is a great opportunity for students with disabilities to meet the staff of the Academic Support Center, learn about services available, gain valuable self advocacy skills, and network with other students. 5:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm Cardinal s Nest Campus Center DK and Commuters 5:00 pm Mayne & Davis 5:20 pm Triad 5:40 pm 6:00 pm Uptown Friday Night 9:00 pm Uptown Westerville Explore Uptown Westerville just down the street from Otterbein. Take part in a scavenger hunt to earn points for your hall. More importantly get acquainted to the cafes, restaurants, and shops right down the street from you. 7:00 pm Talent Show 9:00 pm Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center 9:00 pm - Party with Cardy 11:00 pm Clements Recreation Center 12:00 am Class of 2020 Schneider s Donut Run Schneider s Bakery (Uptown Westerville) Join your new classmates in this classic Otterbein tradition! First 50 students get a free donut & milk!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2016 7:30 am- Breakfast 9:00 am Cardinal s Nest Campus Center Meet at 7:25am at your respective Residence hall if you would like breakfast. 8:30 am Center for Community Engagement Service Day 12:00 pm Various Locations Meet in the Campus Center Lounge Take the plunge and dive into service! This Otterbein tradition is a great way to meet new people and develop strong friendships as you reach out to your Westerville and Columbus area communities through service. Sign up at dinner on Wednesday or lunch on Thursday. You must pre register to attend this event. 11:30 pm- Lunch 1:30 pm Cardinal s Nest Campus Center 1:00pm - 2:30pm Giant Twister/Jenga (Mayne Hall lawn?) Volleyball (Lawn across from the Campus Center) Corn hole (Outside the front of the Campus Center) Heads Up (Campus Center Lounge) Otterbein/OL Scavenger Hunt (start in front of Campus Center, will take students around campus) 2:45pm- It s All Greek to Me! 3:45pm Sororities: Riley Auditorium Fraternities: Towers 112 This meeting will answer all of the questions you ve been dying to ask about Otterbein s Greek Community. Current sorority and fraternity members will talk you through the recruitment process which starts in the fall. Come see what being in a sorority or fraternity is all about! 4:00 pm- Orientation Leader Interest Session 5:00 pm Towers 112 Do you love Otterbein? Do you think you would look good in a red polo? Do you want to help firstyear students get accustomed to campus? Come to this informational session to learn what it takes to be an Orientation Leader and how you can become a part of the Orientation Family! 5:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm Cardinal s Nest Campus Center Mayne & Davis 5:00 pm Triad 5:20 pm DK & Commuters 5:40 pm 8:00 pm- Frederick Winters, Hypnotist 9:30 pm Cowan Hall Be prepared to be mesmerized by Hypnotist Frederick Winters! Performing over 2,000 shows across the country, Frederick has blown away audiences with his amazing talent! Watch your friends become hypnotized on stage and you'll be cry-laughing at what happens next! SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2016 7:00 am- Breakfast 9:00 am Campus Center Cardinal s Nest
10:30 am Religious and Spiritual Life Fair Otterbein Chapel -Located behind Clements Hall Prayer, Music, Introductions and Donuts, With representatives from Religious and Spiritual Life Student Organizations at Otterbein. 11:00 am- Lunch 1:00 pm Campus Center Cardinal s Nest 12:00 pm Otterbein Bookstore Opens Remains open until 6:00 pm 1:00 pm- Van Sant Leadership Program Interest Session 2:00 pm Towers 110 This certificate-based program is based around the principles of Otterbein's past Dean of Students who believed everyone can be a leader! The program consists of 10 workshops, completing 40 hours of community-based service and gaining leadership experience in a campus student organization. Join us in this session to learn more about the logistics of the program! Can t attend this session? Attend our other interest session on Wednesday, August 31st at 6pm in Library 124! 2:00 pm- Student Government Interest Session 3:00pm Towers 112 Learn more about how YOU can get involved in the Otterbein University Student Government. Run for office, be appointed to a committee, and leave your mark on Otterbein! If you cannot attend the session more Information Sessions are offered during the upcoming week. Visit our website at www.otterbein.edu/studentgovernment or email us at StudentGovernment@otterbein.edu. 4:00 pm- Spirit Program Tryouts 6:00pm Rike Physical Education Center Mascot and Cheer positions available for men and women. For more information contact: Liz Rosetti at LRossetti@americheer.com 6:00 pm Dance Team Auditions Rike Dance Studio Auditions are open to all students. For audition requirements or more information please contact director, Susie Crum at susie.crum@yahoo.com or 614-341-7330.