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WELCOME Orientation 2015: BUILDING BRIDGES TABLE OF CONTENTS Anne Witchner Levin Program Director Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Head Orientation Counselors 8-16 17-19 SUNDAY August 23 MONDAY August 24 Meg Boyle Morewood E-Tower Ben Siegel Mudge House Caitlin Lohman Oakland Residences Theodore Warhoe Stever House Jenny Young The Hill Residences Zuojun Gong Donner House Sawsan Boutemine The Hill Residences 20-31 32-38 39-46 47-56 57-61 62-66 TUESDAY August 25 WEDNESDAY August 26 THURSDAY August 27 FRIDAY August 28 SATURDAY August 29 SUNDAY August 30 3
WELCOME! This booklet contains the schedule of events for the entire Orientation Week. Make sure that you read it carefully and that you don t lose it! If you lose your booklet, please purchase another copy at the Orientation table in the Cohon Center lobby. Important Symbols - A Guideline Wrist Band - You need to wear your black/white wristband all week. Replacement cost for a new one is $10 to be purchased at the Orientation Table in the Cohon Center lobby. Student ID - This symbol indicates that you must have a Carnegie Mellon student ID to participate in the event. Activities Board - The Activities Board coordinates a wide variety of events to entertain and enrich the life of the campus community. The events represent a variety of topics and genres, and all the commitees work together to present a broad range of events for the campus throughout the year. Late Night - The Late Night logo designates events sponsored by the Student Activities Late Night Program. Late Night offers a diverse array of free events on select Friday and Saturday evenings in the Cohon Center from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Hosted by Student Organizations and the Office of Student Activities, there is always something to do. Visit: www.cmu.edu/latenight. Pittsburgh Connections - Through a generous grant from the R.K. Mellon Foundation, CMU students are offered discounted opportunities to engage in a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities located off-campus. Helping students develop and maintain a physically active lifestyle and connect to the Pittsburgh region, this program provides exciting recreational activities to students throughout the school year. Green Leaf - This symbol indicates events and organizations that are committed to sustainability and environmental awareness. Dining Information All meals will have vegan and vegetarian selections. If you have arranged for a special dietary need related to a medical condition or food allergy, your meal will be labeled and identified as a Special Dining Order and will be available in Wiegand Gymnasium. Please see your OC or RA for assistance or ask a member of the Dining Staff in Wiegand Gymnasium. DineXtra dollars are better than cash! If you run out of meal blocks or FLEX dollars, DineXtra is better than cash or credit when eating on campus and at our off-campus partners because you receive a bonus value of up to 10% of the amount added. The bonus is 1% for $100, 2% for $200, and so on up to 10% for $1,000! Dining Services has a Nutrition App! Download it today and hold information about menus, nutrition facts, ingredients and food allergens for dining locations across campus right in the palm of your hand! SEARCH CMU Nutrition in the Apple App store and Carnegie Mellon Nutrition in Google Play. The Tartan Express is Carnegie Mellon s first-ever food truck, serving delicious Asian fare in the heart of CMUs campus in the Legacy Plaza. Follow @TartanExpress for specials throughout the year! Dining Services welcomes CMU s newest Tartans and is always here to help with any questions you have. Contact us at 412-268-2139 or dining@andrew.cmu.edu. Stay connected! You can find Dining Services hours, locations, menus, specials, news, and more at: www.cmu.edu/dining CMUdining DiningatCMU 5
MEET THE STAFF Head Orientation Counselors MUDGE HOUSE Ben Siegel STEVER HOUSE Theodore Warhoe DONNER HOUSE Zuojun Gong THE HILL Sawsan Boutemine Jenny Young E-TOWER Meg Boyle OAKLAND Caitlin Lohman Orientation Leaders Jenny Yang Laurel Beatty Nate Christie Nickie Cheung David Ott Emma DiAntonio Evans Hauser Jaclyn Zois Abby Smith Becky Gruebel Catherine Spence John Bird Mya Snyder Nate Biggs Nikhil Nilakantan Penelope Ackerman Rishi Khera Anthony Comport Emily Bram Maya Lassiter Gail Wilson Josh Zak Micah Fenner Niko Torres Orientation Counselors Alex Petti Alyssa Aburachis Anny Fan Apeksha Atal Cameron Dively Derek Hirata Divya Bramharouthu Emily Helfer Emily Su Evan Wineland Francisco Delgado Habiba Shalaby Hannah Avery Himali Ranade Joey Gibli Kevin Zhu Kruti Koppolu Margaret Marchese Mason Sofia Mere Abrams Noah Fatsi Owen Norley Patrick Jennings Pulkita Dua Sasha Kirshon Shalini Ray Taylor Casserly Alex Woodward Briana Williams Clara Lee Connor O Kelly Emily Stewart Jeff Zhao Jesse Mendelson Jimmy Jin Jonathan Ortiz Mikaela Lewis Nikhil Choudhary Patrick Dykiert Roxana Wolfson Sydney Choi Zeeshan Rizvi Zeleena Kearney Ali McNulty Amy Fan Brad Wyatt Christopher Ruland Connor Moore Cristian Vallejo Emily Evans Julien Naegeli Lina Sheremet Michael Booker Olivia Cannizzaro Rebekah Walsh Ryan Yeh Sandy Jiang Sonia Azad Theophilus Onime Yayoi Furuhata Alex Kent Becca Wolfinger Brian Krainer Brianna Hudock Bryant Backus Caroline Morin Carrie Qiu Charlie Raycraft Craig Boman Feyi Quadri Jean Haddad Julia Yang Katelyn Smith Kaveen Singh Kellen Carleton Lisa Natale Megan Pudlo Nitsan Shai Rachel Muse Richard Huang Russell Holbert Ryan LaPre Sara Remi Fields Sarah Narburgh Tara Stentz Tim Brooks Thomas Sterling Alexis De La Rosa Ashverya Sheth Camilo Estrada David Hiles Effie Landau Emily Carr Gwen Luvara Ian Go Katie Lai LeShaun Jones Nick Kosarek Nick Wilson Niki Kapoor Oz Amram Ricardo Tucker Rubini Naidu Siriana Abboud Alex Reed Ally Vendetti Amanda Branson Arya Hezarkhani Eric Fiedoreck Hannah Nourie Jacob Buckman Meave Higgins Neha Kapate Priscilla Tai Ruby He Taylor Tabb Will Dively 7
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. SUNDAY August 23 Residence Hall Check-in & Move-in *Please make sure you have a photo ID. *Orientation staff will direct you to parking after you unload. Margaret Morrison Street Check-in Obtain your key at the Margaret Morrison Street Check-in Tent if you reside in: Boss House Doherty House Donner House Hamerschlag House Henderson House Margaret Morrison Apartments McGill House Resnik House Roselawn House Scobell House Welch House West Wing Woodlawn Apartments Forbes Avenue & Morewood Avenue Check-in Obtain your key at the Forbes/Morewood Ave. Check-in Tent if you reside in: Morewood Gardens Morewood Gardens E-Tower Mudge House Stever House Residence on Fifth Check-in Obtain your key at 4700 Fifth Avenue if you reside in: Clyde House Fairfax Apartments Neville Apartments The Residence on Fifth Shady Oak Apartments Webster Apartments Shirley Apartments Check-in Obtain your key at 133 North Dithridge Street if you reside in: Shirley Apartments 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Entropy+ Cohon Center, First Floor Stop by to pick up coffee, snacks, toiletries or other essentials at our campus convenience store. University Stores Cohon Center, First Floor and Lower Level Explore two levels of the Campus Bookstore, Art Store and Computer Store and stock up on Carnegie Mellon supplies and accessories! Housing and Dining Services Margaret Morrison Storefront at 5134 Margaret Morrison Street and 4700 Fifth Avenue Stop by if you have questions or need assistance. ID Card Photos The HUB, Lower Level, Warner Hall A12 If you did not submit a photo for your ID Card prior to July 10, you will be supplied with a temporary key to access your room at Residence Hall Check-in. You must report to The HUB to have a photo taken in order to receive your student ID Card, which serves as your room key. Please bring your Residence Hall Check-in envelope with you. Commuter students will receive their student ID Cards at Orientation Check-in or at the Commuter Students Reception at 3 p.m. this afternoon. Enrollment Services The HUB, Lower Level, Warner Hall A12 Visit The HUB to speak with a Student Services Specialist regarding general student account, financial aid and student loan inquiries. Questions regarding tuition payments, ID Cards and Plaid Cash accounts may be directed here. First-year course registration concerns may be addressed to individual colleges at this time. *After 2 p.m. students who reside in Shirley Apartments or Residence on Fifth, go to the Residence on Fifth Service Desk; all other residents, go to the Margaret Morrison Housing Services Office. Both locations are open 24 hours. 9
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. SUNDAY August 23 Computing Help Cyert Hall 119 Visit the Computing Services Help Center for your computing and account related questions. Phone and email support are available at 412-268-4357 or it-help@cmu.edu. Postal Services Cohon Center, Lower Level Student mailboxes are located on the lower level of the Cohon Center and are assigned by the Student Mailbox Code (SMC) available on SIO. There is also a fully functional branch of the United States Postal Services located on the lower level as well as a package pick-up window. 9 & 11 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Church of the Ascension Worship Services and Light Breakfast 4729 Ellsworth Avenue (on the corner of Ellsworth Avenue and Neville Street) Students and their families are invited to join Church of the Ascension for Sunday worship. Light breakfast is served from 10:15-11 a.m. between our services. Come meet our clergy, staff, families and other students. For more information, see www.ascensionpittsburgh.org. Oakland Gospel Church Service Winchester Thurston School, 555 Morewood Avenue Students and family members are invited to worship and meet clergy, staff families and other students. 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 9-11 a.m. Orientation Information Kirr Commons, Cohon Center Lobby Orientation staff will be available to answer questions or provide directions as needed throughout the day. Banking Information McKenna Peter Wright Room, Cohon Center Representatives from local banks are available to answer questions and help you set up new accounts. Please note that PNC Bank has been selected as the Carnegie Mellon preferred banking partner. Students with a PNC account can link it to their Carnegie Mellon ID card, which will then function as an ATM card. Coffee Service Kirr Commons, First Floor Lobby Area, Cohon Center Enjoy refreshments while meeting Carnegie Mellon students, families and staff. 10:45-11:45 a.m. 11 a.m. Student Affairs Welcome and Overview of Student Services McConomy Auditorium, Cohon Center Students and their families are encouraged to attend this welcome address by Dean of Student Affairs, Gina Casalegno. Following her remarks about the student experience and what families can do to support their students as they transition to college life, Dean Casalegno will open the floor to questions from students and family members. She will be joined by representatives from Student Affairs, Enrollment Services, Housing Services, Dining Services, University Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, Career and Professional Development Center and University Police who will be available to answer specific questions and look forward to demonstrating the web of support that exists as we welcome you to the CMU community. Addresses at: 10:45-11:45 a.m. & 2:30-3:30 p.m. Shadyside Presbyterian Church Worship Service and Campus Ministry Meet-n-Greet 5121 Westminster Place Students and family are invited to join us for our regular Sunday service and then meet Campus Ministry staff in the Sharp Atrium following worship. 11
11 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Noon - 4 p.m. SUNDAY August 23 Lutheran Student Fellowship Worship and Open House First Trinity Lutheran Church, 533 North Neville Street Students, families and friends are welcome to join us for worship at 11 a.m. with luncheon to follow. For more information, please contact us: www.lsfpgh.com. Lunch Wiegand Gymnasium and Rangos Ballroom, Cohon Center New students and family members are invited to enjoy complimentary lunch. To accommodate all, please follow below: Students with last names A - M & family members, go to Wiegand Gymnasium. Students with last names N - Z & family members, go to Rangos Ballroom. For special meal needs (Kosher, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.) go to Wiegand Gymnasium regardless of last name. Student Services Resource Fair First Floor Lobby Areas, Cohon Center Representatives from various student service departments will be available to answer your questions and provide useful literature and information. Open House and Free Bagel Brunch at Hillel Hillel Jewish University Center (JUC) 4607 Forbes Avenue (at the corner of Forbes Avenue and South Craig Street) The Hillel Jewish University Center is hosting a Welcome Brunch for new CMU Jewish students and their parents. Come meet the staff, students of Hillel and other Jewish first-years. We look forward to seeing you! Miller Gallery Show- AFTERSOUND: Frequency, Attack, Return The Miller Gallery, Purnell Center for the Arts, First Floor For more gallery info go to: www.cmu.edu/millergallery. Noon - 3:45 p.m. Individual College Programs Students and family members will meet with deans and faculty members to discuss the academic transition as well as resources available to facilitate success. Please see meeting time and location listed under each college. BXA Programs Bachelor of Humanities and Arts may attend CFA (according to CFA concentration) or Dietrich College. Bachelor of Science and Arts may attend CFA (according to CFA concentration) or MCS. Bachelor of Computer Science and Arts may attend CFA (according to CFA concentration) or SCS. BXA Meet & Greet 2:30-3:30 p.m. in Margaret Morrison A-11 The BXA office welcomes students and their families to the BXA Intercollege Degree Programs, which include the Bachelor of Humanities and Arts (BHA), the Bachelor of Science and Arts (BSA) and the Bachelor of Computer Science and Arts (BCSA). College of Engineering 2-3 p.m. in Baker Lawn Tent College of Fine Arts 1:30-2:30 p.m. Architecture - Porter Hall 100 Art - Margaret Morrison 103 Design - Margaret Morrison A14 Drama - Rauh Theater, Purnell Center for the Arts Music - Kresge Theater, College of Fine Arts Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Baker Lawn Tent Mellon College of Science Noon - 1 p.m. in McConomy Auditorium, Cohon Center School of Computer Science 1:15-2:15 p.m. in McConomy Auditorium, Cohon Center Science and Humanities Scholars May attend the welcome event for either Dietrich College or Mellon College of Science. Tepper School of Business 3-3:45 p.m. in Porter Hall 100 13
1-2 p.m. 2:30-4 p.m. 2:30-3:30 p.m. 2:30-3:30 p.m. 3-3:45 p.m. 4-5 p.m. SUNDAY August 23 Fraternity and Sorority Information Session Connan Room, Cohon Center This session, hosted by the Student Life Office and CMU s three Greek governing councils, will provide attendees with an overview of Greek Life at CMU. Attendees will learn more about the CMU Greek experience, along with our structure, traditions and culture. Parents and family members are encouraged to attend. Ice Cream Social for Legacy Students and Families Alumni House, 5017 Forbes Avenue A legacy student is anyone with family members who are CMU alumni. All legacy students and their families are invited to attend an ice cream social to meet other students and celebrate the Carnegie Mellon tradition. Student Affairs Welcome and Overview of Student Services McConomy Auditorium, Cohon Center See 10:45 a.m. for description. Campus Tour Warner Hall Entrance Get acquainted with campus and learn about your new community. Transfer & Commuter Students Dessert Reception Connan Room, Cohon Center Enjoy dessert as you meet other commuter and transfer students and get your questions answered about the transition to Carnegie Mellon. Family members are also welcome to attend. Commuter students who have not yet received their student ID can pick it up at this reception. President s Address Baker Lawn Tent Students and family members are invited to attend a welcome address by Dr. Subra Suresh, president of Carnegie Mellon University. 5-7:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 5:30-7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Family Dinner and Farewell This is an opportunity to have dinner on your own. Dine at a local restaurant or at an on-campus dining facility to celebrate the beginning of your academic journey. For ideas, stop by the Orientation Information table in the lobby of the Cohon Center. InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Welcome Dinner Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Avenue Meet at The Walking to the Sky Monument at 5 p.m. InterVarsity at CMU welcomes you, students and parents, to campus and we invite you to join us for dinner! We wish to welcome you and help students and parents get connected to the Christian community at CMU. There is no cost for students to eat. InterVarsity is an interdenominational Christian student organization welcoming to anyone. Catholic Mass and Dinner Connan Room, Cohon Center The Catholic Newman Club sponsors the event and will introduce students and family members to the CMU Catholic Campus Ministry. Dinner for First-Year Students on Their Own Wiegand Gymnasium Lutheran Campus Ministry (ELCA) Worship Wright-Rogal Chapel, Cohon Center First Floor All students and families are invited to close their opening day of orientation by gathering for worship in the Wright-Rogal Chapel in the Cohon Center. Meet Pastor Brian and students, while learning about the Lutheran Campus Ministry. Find out more about us at www.lucpgh.com. 15
8-9:30 p.m. 9:30-11 p.m SUNDAY August 23 MONDAY August 24 Floor Meetings Ask your RA for details. Boss House - on Floor Donner House - on Floor Fairfax Apartments - on Floor Hamerschlag House - on Floor Henderson House - Henderson Lounge McGill House - on Floor Morewood E-Tower - on Floor Mudge House - on Floor The Residence on Fifth - on Floor Scobell House - on Floor Shirley House - on Floor Stever House - on Floor Welch House - Henderson Lounge Residence Hall Activities Ask your OC for details. Margaret Morrison Block Party Morewood Avenue Block Party Shirley and Rez on Fifth Extravaganza at the Rez 8 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. House Day Orientation Programs Meet your housemates and get to know your house staff. Become familiar with campus and your housing community through programs and activities led by your housefellow. Your orientation counselor and resident assistant will provide you with the details at your first floor meeting. Housing Services and Dining Services Margaret Morrison Storefront or Residence on Fifth (for Oakland residents) Stop by if you have questions or need assistance. ID Card Photo The HUB, Lower Level Warner Hall A12 If you did not submit a photo prior to July 10, you will be supplied with a temporary key to access your room. You must report to the HUB for a photo in order to receive your student ID card. Please bring your Residence Hall Check-in envelope with you. Computing Help Cyert Hall 119 Visit the Computing Services Help Center for your computing and account related questions. Phone and email support are available at 412-268-4357 or it-help@cmu.edu. Orientation Information Kirr Commons, Cohon Center Lobby Orientation staff will be available to answer questions or provide directions as needed. 17
4-5:30 p.m. MONDAY August 24 Community Collage Baker Lawn Tent Enjoy the diversity of our campus as students demonstrate the integral role that unique experiences, personal reflections and cultural performances have in shaping the character of Carnegie Mellon. Not only will you gain cross-cultural perspective, but you will also open a dialogue that will allow you to build relationships and bridges throughout campus. The Collage is sure to inspire appreciation and respect for your new community. 8 p.m. 8:30-10 p.m. Line up with your House for Playfair! Remember to wear your Class of 2019+ shirt and closed-toe shoes! Your OC and RA will provide you with the meeting location. Location: Playfair The Cut in Front of Cohon Center This is the largest icebreaker ever! Get to know everyone in the Class of 2019+. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Orientation Information Kirr Commons, Cohon Center Lobby Orientation staff will be available to answer questions or provide directions as needed. 10 p.m. - Midnight Activities on the Cut or Dance the Night Away The Cut and Rangos Ballroom, Cohon Center Join the Student Dormitory Council for a water gun fight on the Cut and Frisbee or dance with fellow classmates in Rangos. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dinner: Tastes of Pittsburgh Smorgasburgh Taste some of the Burgh s famous fare! Remember to wear your Class of 2019+ shirt and closed-toe shoes. Please dine with your housing areas at the times below. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Upperclass RA staffs, The Rez, Shirley, Mudge, Stever residents and commuter students. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Morewood, Donner, Hamerschlag, Scobell, Boss, McGill, Welch and Henderson residents. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Information Session for Pittsburgh Connections Events Want to participate in one of the free outdoor recreation events around Pittsburgh on Saturday, August 29 but still have questions? Staff will be available to answer any questions you may have regarding these trips. Sign-ups begin Tuesday at lunch in the Connan Room, Cohon Center. 19
8-8:30 a.m. 8-9:30 a.m. 8-9:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. TUESDAY August 25 Christian Ecumenical Morning Prayer Wright-Rogal Chapel, Cohon Center First Floor Start off your busy days of Orientation with a half-hour of liturgical prayer alongside members of the CMU Council of Religious Advisors (CoRA). CoRA members will lead participants through a Common Prayer liturgy involving spoken and silent prayer, reading of Scripture, a song and send-off to the rest of the day. All faiths are welcome. Breakfast with your Orientation Floor Please dine with your housing areas at the times below. 8-8:45 a.m. Morewood, Donner, Hamerschlag, Scobell, Boss, McGill, Welch and Henderson residents. 8:45-9:45 a.m. The Rez, Shirley, Mudge, Stever residents and commuter students. Orientation Information Kirr Commons, Cohon Center Lobby Orientation staff will be available to answer questions or provide directions as needed. ID Card Photo The HUB, Lower Level Warner Hall A12 If you did not submit a photo prior to July 10, you will be supplied with a temporary key to access your room. You must report to The HUB for a photo in order to receive your student ID card. Please bring your Residence Hall Check-in envelope with you. Housing Services and Dining Services Margaret Morrison Storefront or Residence on Fifth (for Oakland residents) Stop by if you have questions or need assistance. 8:30-9:45 a.m. Walk-in Advising All of the colleges will offer advising times throughout the week. College of Engineering Scaife Hall 125 If you need to revise your schedule or have questions about your AP, IB, Cambridge or college transfer credit, please stop by and meet with your advisor Treci Bonime, Annette Jacobson, Kurt Larsen or Nisha Shulka. Nisha s advisees should go to Hamburg Hall, Room 1215. Dietrich College Academic Advisory Center, Baker Hall A57 Stop by to ask about your schedule. Information Systems Porter Hall 222F If you have questions about your schedule, please stop by and meet with your advisor, Carol Young. MCS Doherty Hall 1324 If you need to revise your schedule or have questions about your AP, IB, Cambridge or college transfer credit, please stop by and meet with Eric Grotzinger or Veronica Peet. Physics Placement and Other Advising Wean Hall 7303 SCS Gates and Hillman Centers 6019 If you have not registered for your fall courses or need to modify your schedule, please stop by and meet with Jacobo Carrasquel. Tepper School of Business Pre-scheduled meetings with academic advisors. Tepper Undergraduate Programs Offices 135, 137 and 139 21
TUESDAY August 25 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 10-11:15 a.m. 10-11 a.m. 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Computing Help Cyert Hall 119 Visit the Computing Services Help Center for your computing and account related questions. Phone and email support are available at 412-268-4357 or it-help@cmu.edu. The Last Lecture A Conversation about College and Life Hamerschlag, Boss, McGill, Scobell, Welch, Henderson, Donner, Residence on Fifth and Shirley residents Engage in a discussion with your peers and faculty members about how Carnegie Mellon can help you achieve your childhood dreams using Randy Pausch s The Last Lecture. Your OC and RA will provide you with a meeting location. Location: Making Your Mark Rangos Ballroom, Cohon Center Morewood, Stever, Mudge residents and commuter students This interactive session will share some highlights of CMU s history and what resources and support we offer to help you create and innovate your Carnegie Mellon experience. Join us for a look back at some alumni and students who have found a way to make meaningful contributions to the Carnegie Mellon community and beyond. You will leave prepared and encouraged to embrace your role as the next generation of CMU. Lunch Please dine with your residential areas at the times below. 11-11:45 a.m. Morewood, Stever, Mudge residents and commuter students. 11:45 a.m. 12:45 p.m. Upperclass RA staffs, The Rez, Shirley, Hamerschlag, Boss, McGill, Scobell, Welch, Henderson, and Donner residents. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Noon - 1:30 p.m. Noon - 12:30 p.m. 12:45-2 p.m. 1-2 p.m. 2-7 p.m. Sign up for Pittsburgh Connections Kick-off Events Connan Room, Cohon Center This is limited to the first 200 students in line. More slots will be available at Tuesday dinner. Orientation Information Kirr Commons, Cohon Center Lobby Orientation staff will be available to answer questions or provide directions as needed. Transfer Students Meeting Alumni Lounge, Cohon Center Meet fellow new students as well as staff from Student Affairs who can answer questions you may have. The Last Lecture A Conversation about College and Life Morewood, Stever, Mudge residents and commuter students See 10 a.m. for description. Your OC and RA will provide you with a meeting location. Location: Making Your Mark Rangos Ballroom, Cohon Center Hamerschlag, Boss, McGill, Scobell, Welch, Henderson, Donner, Residence on Fifth and Shirley residents See 10 a.m. for description. Orientation Information Kirr Commons, Cohon Center Lobby Orientation staff will be available to answer questions or provide directions as needed. 23
2-4 p.m. TUESDAY August 25 Campus Sampler: Special Events and Activities Attend any of the events below to learn more about the opportunities that Carnegie Mellon has to offer and how you can get involved! 2-4 p.m. Miller Gallery Show- AFTERSOUND: Frequency, Attack, Return The Miller Gallery, Purnell Center for the Arts See www.cmu.edu/millergallery. 2-4 p.m. Participate in the Mobile Research Lab College of Fine Arts Parking Lot Come see Carnegie Mellon s newest advancement in Economics, Psychology and Decision-Making research. Visit the Center for Behavioral Decision Research s 36-foot, 13-ton truck where experiments can be run anywhere in the city or the region. Take part in some of the short, fun experiments that are making the headlines, and see how research is done at Carnegie Mellon. 2-4 p.m. Academic Advising Sessions See locations below. Walk-in Advising for Dietrich College Academic Advisory Center, Baker Hall A57 Walk-in Advising for Information Systems - Porter Hall 222F Walk-in Advising for MCS - Doherty Hall 1324 Physics Placement and Other Advising - Wean Hall 7303 Tepper School of Business Pre-scheduled meetings with academic advisors Tepper Undergraduate Programs offices 135, 137 and 139 2-4 p.m. University Libraries Tours Learn what services CMU Libraries have to offer and how to access the various resources and databases. Tours for Hunt Library, Sorrells Engineering & Sciences, and Mellon Libraries will start every half hour; the last tour is at 3:30 p.m. Please refer to your campus map for library locations. 2-3 p.m. The Environment @ CMU Alumni Lounge, Cohon Center Join us for an interactive conversation with student leaders about sustainability on our campus. Learn more about community opportunities that blend research, education and practices that will enhance your CMU undergraduate experience. 2-2:50 p.m. Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE): Programs, Support and Incubation for Student Business Startups Dowd Room, Cohon Center The CIE offers a series of programs (Boot Camp, CONNECTs, Start Smart legal series, Innovation Scholars) to help students who want to start a business venture while a student. Project Olympus is the startup incubator that provides startup advice, micro-grants, incubator space, connections and visibility for student startups. Learn how to get connected and get started. 25
TUESDAY August 25 2-2:45 p.m. Freshmen Wanted: Undergraduate Research for Every Discipline McKenna Peter Wright Room, Cohon Center All students are encouraged to participate in research; you can begin as early as your first year. Learn about resources and opportunities available from the Undergraduate Research Office (URO): Small Undergraduate Research Grants (SURG) or Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF). Also learn about the Fellowships and Scholarships Office (FSO) from Stephanie Wallach, Director, Office of Undergraduate Research and National Fellowships and Jennifer Keating-Miller, Associate Director of Undergraduate Research and National Fellowships. 2:30-4 p.m. First-Year FIT Tours (Tours will start every 30 minutes.) Meet at the Cohon Center Equipment Desk, across from Wiegand Gymnasium. Explore the workout spaces on campus and learn how to stay active. Anyone attending will get a FREE gift! 2:30-4 p.m. Open House for CoRA Wright-Rogal Chapel Area, First Floor Cohon Center Meet members of the Council of Religious Advisors (CoRA) and learn about the ways in which spiritual and religious life can be supported at Carnegie Mellon and in Pittsburgh. Tours of the Prayer Room in the lower level will also be offered. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Open House: Mindfulness Room West Wing, First Floor A venue that sparks inspiration and relaxation, the Mindfulness Room opened in 2014 for all students, faculty and staff to enjoy as a break from their active schedules. Join us to hear more about this space and opportunities to cultivate your personal wellness. Light refreshments will be served. 2:30-3:30 p.m. CMU History & Tradition in 60 Minutes or Less McConomy Auditorium, Cohon Center More than 100 years ago Andrew Carnegie s passion for education and commitment to this region moved him to announce a bold vision to found a great technical school in Pittsburgh. Coupled with the tenacity of other great leaders, Carnegie s vision came to reality when Carnegie Tech opened its doors for our first class in 1905. This session will highlight stories and pictures from the early days of Carnegie Tech to provide context for who we are today and how we have come so far so fast. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Explore the World! How Study Abroad Can Work for You Connan Room, Cohon Center Over 500 Carnegie Mellon students, from all majors, study abroad annually. With careful planning, students may study abroad for a semester, academic year or summer in various countries around the world, including Carnegie Mellon s campus in Doha, Qatar. There are additional opportunities for shortterm, non-credit study abroad experiences. Anyone considering study abroad is encouraged to attend. Chris Menand and Jaycie King, Coordinators of Study Abroad in the Office of International Education, host this information session. Students who have participated in study abroad programs will be available to answer questions and share their experiences. 27
TUESDAY August 25 2:30-3:15 p.m. CMU Washington Semester Program Info Session Baker Hall 154R Undergraduates from any course of study who would value firsthand policy experience are invited to apply to the Carnegie Mellon University Washington Semester Program, sponsored by the university s Institute for Politics and Strategy. In this semester-long program, students live, work and study in Washington, D.C., coming into direct contact with political, business and community leaders and learning about the most pressing policy issues of the day. Students earn 48 units for the CMU/WSP, interning three days per week in any sector or field of interest within Washington, D.C., while taking classes two days per week and in the evenings. The Institute for Politics and Strategy sponsors events and a policy forum in Washington for students participating in the program to further enrich their experience and enhance their understanding of how Washington functions as a hub of international and public policy decision making. Emily Half, ehalf@andrew.cmu.edu, academic program manager for the CMU/WSP, will present information about how to fit the CMU/WSP into your curricular plan. 3-4 p.m. Diversity Dialogue Alumni Lounge, Cohon Center Join student leaders invested in cultivating multicultural and diversity initiatives for the campus community in an interactive conversation about social justice, diversity and inclusion. Learn more about opportunities to get involved in creating a more diverse and welcoming campus community. You will also get to learn more about how you can get involved in our upcoming Celebration of Diversity Weekends. 4-5:30 p.m. 3-4 p.m. A Conversation with Herb Simon A Nobel Laureate Who Spent Half a Century at Carnegie Mellon Rangos Ballroom 3, Cohon Center View a film interview with Herb Simon, pioneer of artificial intelligence research, and see what CMU can do for you, how he won a Nobel Prize and how you can make a career. Learn how to make some important decisions during your college career from an expert in decision science. 3-3:50 p.m. Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE): Programs, Support and Incubation for Student Business Startups Dowd Room, Cohon Center See 2 p.m. for description. 3-3:45 p.m. Freshmen Wanted: Undergraduate Research for Every Discipline McKenna Peter Wright Room, Cohon Center See 2 p.m. for description. Floor Adventures to Local Neighborhoods Let your OCs guide you on an adventure along with another floor from a residential community across campus. Ask your OC for your meeting location. Location: 29
5:30-8 p.m. TUESDAY August 25 Dinner: A Bridge to a Sustainable World Co-sponsored by Sustainable Earth, Sustainability House, Green Practices and the Steinbrenner Institute for Environmental Education and Research. This Zero-Waste dinner showcases campus composting and recycling efforts. Join us in making this event a success by taking only as much food as you will eat and composting upon completing your meal. To learn more about these and other green practices, please visit www.cmu.edu/environment. Please dine with your residential areas at the times below. 5:30-6:45 p.m. Morewood, Donner, Hamerschlag, Scobell, Boss, McGill, Welch and Henderson residents. 6:45-8 p.m. Upperclass RA staffs, The Rez, Shirley, Mudge, Stever residents and commuter students. 6-7 p.m. 8:30-10 p.m. Greek Life Q&A McKenna Peter Wright Room, Cohon Center What s life like as a fraternity or sorority member? What do Greeks do on campus? How much does it cost? What are the time commitments? Can I live in the chapter house? What do all those letters mean? Current students will provide an introduction to Greek Life at Carnegie Mellon and be available to answer all these questions and more! Craig Karges Mentalist Baker Lawn Tent Experience the impossible! You won t even believe your eyes. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sign up for Pittsburgh Connections Kick-off Events Connan Room, Cohon Center This is limited to the first 250 students in line. More slots will be available Wednesday at lunch. 5:30-7:30 p.m. 6-7:30 p.m. 5:30-8 p.m. Scavenger Hunt Information Kirr Commons, Cohon Center Lobby Join the Student Dormitory Council for an extended scavenger hunt around campus to discover all of the amazing housing and dining options Carnegie Mellon has to offer. Science and Humanities Scholars Program Dinner Schatz Dining Room, Cohon Center New students in the Science and Humanities Scholars Program attend dinner together, where they will meet Director William Alba, other faculty and deans associated with the program, and upperclass students. First-Year Showcase Auditions Baker Lawn Tent Stage According to tradition, Orientation Week concludes with the annual Firstyear Showcase. Come try for your slot to show your peers what makes you unique! 10 p.m. - Midnight Greek Gala and Desserts Kirr Commons, Rangos, Connan and Peter Wright McKenna Rooms, Cohon Center Immerse yourself in an evening of free food and fun in the Cohon Center! In addition to desserts and other free food, CMU s fraternities and sororities will provide plenty of entertainment and giveaways. For those wanting to learn more about Greek life, all campus fraternities and sororities will be represented. 31
WEDNESDAY August 26 8-8:30 a.m. 8-9:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 8:30-9:45 a.m. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Christian Ecumenical Morning Prayer Wright-Rogal Chapel, Cohon Center First Floor All faiths are welcome. Breakfast with your Orientation Floor Please dine with your housing areas at the times below. 8-8:45 a.m. Morewood, Donner, Hamerschlag, Scobell, Boss, McGill, Welch and Henderson residents. 8:45-9:30 a.m. The Rez, Shirley, Mudge, Stever residents and commuter students. Housing Services and Dining Services Margaret Morrison Storefront or Residence on Fifth (for Oakland residents) Stop by if you have questions or need assistance. ID Card Photo The HUB, Lower Level Warner Hall A12 Walk-in Advising Sessions College of Engineering - Scaife Hall 125 Nisha s advisees should go to Hamburg Hall, Room 1215 Dietrich College - Academic Advisory Center, Baker Hall A57 Information Systems - Porter Hall 222F Mellon College of Science - Doherty Hall 1324 Physics Placement and Physics Advising - Wean Hall 7303 SCS - Gates and Hillman Centers 6019 Tepper School of Business Pre-scheduled meetings with Academic Advisors Tepper Undergraduate Programs offices 135, 137 and 139 Orientation Information Kirr Commons, Cohon Center Lobby Orientation staff will be available to answer questions or provide directions as needed. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 9:30-11 a.m. 9:45-11:15 a.m. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Computing Help Cyert Hall 119 Visit the Computing Services Help Center for your computing and account related questions. Phone and email support are available at 412-268-4357 or it-help@cmu.edu. Building Relationships: Sex, Texts and All the Rest The college experience exposes you to a variety of new relationships. During this interactive program, we will discuss healthy choices regarding sexual experiences, emotional well-being, consent, alcohol, drugs and relationships. Mudge residents: McConomy Auditorium, Cohon Center Stever residents and commuter students: Rangos Ballroom 1 and 2, Cohon Center Morewood residents: Kresge Theater, College of Fine Arts The Carnegie Mellon Way This session will introduce the roles and responsibilities of Carnegie Mellon students in upholding the highest standards of personal conduct that are congruent with the expectations of Carnegie Mellon. You will examine how your decisions can add value to the community or negatively impact others. Discussions will highlight the difference between community standards and community expectations. Hamerschlag and Scobell residents: Doherty Hall 2315 Donner residents: Doherty Hall 2210 The Rez, Shirley, Welch and Henderson residents: Chosky Theater, Purnell Center Boss & McGill residents: Connan Room, Cohon Center Lunch 33
WEDNESDAY August 26 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 1:15-2:45 p.m. 1:15-2:45 p.m. 3-4 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 4-5:30 p.m. Sign up for Pittsburgh Connections Kick-off Events Connan Room, Cohon Center This is the last time slot to sign up. The line will be limited to the number of trips available. Building Relationships: Sex, Texts and All the Rest See 9:30 a.m. for description. Hamerschlag & Scobell residents - McConomy Auditorium, Cohon Center Donner residents - Rangos 1 and 2, Cohon Center The Rez, Shirley, Boss & McGill, Welch and Henderson residents - Kresge Theater, College of Fine Arts The Carnegie Mellon Way See 9:45 a.m. for description. Mudge residents - Chosky Theater, Purnell Center Stever residents and commuter students - Doherty Hall 2210 Morewood residents - Doherty Hall 2315 Floor Meetings On Your Floor Join your floormates, OCs and RA for dialogue and debriefing following today s large group sessions. First-Year Showcase Auditions Baker Lawn Tent Stage According to tradition, Orientation Week concludes with the annual First-year Showcase. Come try for your slot to show your peers what makes you unique. Alpha Phi Omega Barbecue The Fence Meet members of Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity and learn about how you can get involved. 4-5:30 p.m. 4:30 - Midnight Tie-Dye with Jewish Students Association Merson Courtyard, Cohon Center Forgot your house color gear? Come join the Jewish Students Association and tie-dye a new JSA t-shirt or any white apparel you want to bring! Chat with upperclassmen about Jewish life at CMU, opportunities, holidays and programs available on campus. We look forward to meeting you! Dinner and College Evening Activities Read below and participate based on your college affiliation. BXA Students 5 p.m. - midnight BXA students can choose to attend the CFA Dinner followed by activities at The Children s Museum or their other concentration s college activities as listed below. Please refer to the schedule for exact times, locations and bus departures for each corresponding event below. College of Engineering Students 5-6 p.m. - Dinner for Engineering Students Wiegand Gymnasium Engineering students will load buses right after dinner for Funfest. Remember to wear your event wristband. 6-6:15 p.m. - Engineering Students Load Buses for Funfest Buses depart at bottom of Frew Street in front of Scaife Hall. All students must take the bus. Remember to wear your wristband. The last bus will depart at 6:15 p.m 6:30-9:30 p.m. - An Evening at Funfest Join staff and your fellow students for an evening of bowling, laser tag, arcade games and more! Buses will return by 9:30 p.m. 35
WEDNESDAY August 26 Dinner and College Evening Activities, cont. Read below and participate based on your college affiliation. College of Fine Arts Students 5-6 p.m. - Dinner 6:30-6:45 p.m. - CFA Students Load Buses for Children s Museum Buses depart on Margaret Morrison Street in front of Margaret Morrison Hall. All students must take the bus. The last bus will depart at 6:45 p.m. 7-10 p.m. - Night at the Children s Museum School heads, CFA first-year faculty, CFA academic advisors and CFA orientation counselors will join the CFA and BXA first-year students at the Children s Museum for an exciting night of events fueled by treats from the Candy Buffet. All students must return on the bus. Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Students 4:30-5:15 p.m. - Information Systems Program Reception Porter Hall 222 Information Systems students are invited to attend this gathering for refreshments and to meet faculty, staff and upperclass students. From here, the students will join the staff to make the short walk to the Carnegie Museum for the Dietrich College buffet dinner. 5:30-7 p.m. - Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dinner at the Carnegie Museum Carnegie Music Hall Foyer at 4400 Forbes Avenue. Dietrich College students should gather at the Fence at 5:15 p.m. to be escorted to the Carnegie Music Hall adjacent to campus on Forbes Avenue in Oakland. Dinner will be in the Music Hall s Grand Foyer. Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Students, cont. 7-8 p.m. - Postprandial Scavenger Hunt Clue Maps will be distributed. After dinner at the Carnegie Museum, Dietrich College students are tasked with completing a series of clues that may, with some luck, lead them back to campus by utilizing their cunning, wit and teamwork. 8-9:30 p.m. - Ice Cream Social Baker Hall Terrace In order to celebrate the successful completion of the Scavenger Hunt, first-year Dietrich College students are invited to attend an ice cream social on the Baker Hall Terrace. Mellon College of Science Students 5-6:15 p.m. - Mellon College of Science Welcome Dinner Rangos Ballroom, Cohon Center MCS students should plan to arrive promptly at 5 p.m. as dinner will include a program featuring a welcome from Dean Gilman and an introduction to the new core curriculum. 6:30 p.m. - Midnight - Carnegie Science Center MCS, SHS and BSA Students depart for Carnegie Science Center. Depart from corner of Morewood and Forbes Avenue near bus stop. Dean Grotzinger, MCS faculty and advisors along with MCS orientation counselors and the MCS mentors will join the MCS first-year students including SHS and BSA students for a fun night of activities at the Science Center. To launch your evening, there will be an Omnimax movie, science demonstrations, exploration of the universe in the Digital Dome, mentor guided exploration of the nationally renowned Carnegie Science Center and to end the evening, a make-your-own ice cream sundae. 37
WEDNESDAY August 26 THURSDAY August 27 Dinner and College Evening Activities, cont. Read below and participate based on your college affiliation. 8-8:30 a.m. Christian Ecumenical Morning Prayer Wright-Rogal Chapel, Cohon Center First Floor All faiths are welcome. School of Computer Science Students 5-5:45 p.m. - Dinner for SCS students 5:45 p.m. - SCS Students Load Buses for Google. Buses depart on Margaret Morrison Street in front of Donner House. All buses depart at the same time. All students must take the bus. Remember to wear your SCS wristband. 6-10 p.m. - Visit Google Pittsburgh offices. Tour the facilities, meet staff and discuss projects. Buses will return to campus by 10:15 p.m. Science and Humanities Scholars Students SHS students can attend either the Dietrich College dinner or the MCS dinner before heading to the Carnegie Science Center. Tepper School of Business Students 5-6 p.m. - Dinner 6-9:30 p.m. - Downtown Adventure At 6:15 p.m. meet at the Fence. Note: Bring CMU ID. The dress code is casual; wear comfortable walking shoes. 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Orientation Information Kirr Commons, Cohon Center Lobby Orientation staff will be available to answer questions or provide directions as needed. Academic Orientation See below for your college. Meet the deans, professors and advisors from your college and learn about academic expectations at Carnegie Mellon. BXA: Bachelor of Humanities and Arts, Bachelor of Science and Arts and Bachelor of Computer Science and Arts 8:45-9:45 a.m. - Breakfast Margaret Morrison 121 10-10:30 a.m. - College of Fine Arts Meeting Chosky Theater, Purnell Center 10:30 a.m. - Noon - Meet with Individual Schools Architecture Margaret Morrison A14 Art College of Fine Arts 303 Design Margaret Morrison A6 Drama Chosky Theater, Purnell Center Music Margaret Morrison 119 Noon - 1 p.m. - Lunch 1-2:30 p.m. - Meet with Individual Schools See 10:30 a.m. for locations. 2:30-4 p.m. - College Conversation on Academic Success Chosky Theater, Purnell Center 39
THURSDAY August 27 Academic Orientation, cont. See below for your college. Meet the deans, professors and advisors from your college and learn about academic expectations at Carnegie Mellon. College of Engineering 8:30-9 a.m. - Breakfast 9:15-10:45 a.m. - College Conversation on Academic Success McConomy Auditorium, Cohon Center 11 a.m. - Noon - Departmental Sessions Biomedical Engineering Scaife Hall 125 Engineering and Public Policy Doherty Hall 1112 Noon - 1 p.m. - Lunch Look for Engineering department balloons and tables for specific seating. 1:15-2:15 p.m. - Careers in Engineering McConomy Auditorium This is for all engineering students. 2:30-4 p.m. - Departmental Sessions As a reminder, we suggest you attend a departmental information session different from the engineering course for which you are registered to maximize your exploration opportunities. Chemical Engineering Doherty Hall 1112 Civil and Environmental Engineering Porter Hall 125C Electrical and Computer Engineering McConomy Auditorium, Cohon Center Materials Science and Engineering Doherty Hall A302 Mechanical Engineering Scaife Hall 125 College of Fine Arts 8:30-9:30 a.m. - Breakfast 10-10:30 a.m. - College Meeting Chosky Theater, Purnell Center 10:30 a.m. - Noon - Meet with Individual Schools Architecture Margaret Morrison A14 Art College of Fine Arts 303 Design Margaret Morrison A6 Drama Chosky Theater, Purnell Center Music Margaret Morrison 119 Noon - 1 p.m. - Lunch 1-2:30 p.m. - Meet with Individual Schools See 10:30 a.m. for locations. 2:30-4 p.m. - College Conversation on Academic Success Chosky Theater, Purnell Center Dietrich College of Humanities & Social Sciences 8-8:30 a.m. - Academic Schedule Distribution & Breakfast *(required session) Rangos Ballroom, Cohon Center Academic Day schedules and packets for Dietrich students will be distributed as you enter the breakfast. 8:30-10:15 a.m. - Dean s Welcome and College Conversation on Academic Success Rangos Ballroom, Cohon Center Join faculty and Student Affairs staff as they discuss intellectual and ethical issues related to academic integrity. 41
THURSDAY August 27 Academic Orientation, cont. See below for your college. Meet the deans, professors and advisors from your college and learn about academic expectations at Carnegie Mellon. Dietrich College of Humanities & Social Sciences, cont. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Required Session: Advice From Your Advisor Locations will be in your Academic Day packet. 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Dietrich College Faculty Panel Giant Eagle Auditorium, Baker Hall A51 Noon - 1 p.m. - Lunch 1-2 p.m. Required Session: Advice From Your Advisor Locations will be in your Academic Day packet. 1-2 p.m. - Dietrich College Faculty Panel Giant Eagle Auditorium, Baker Hall A51 2-4 p.m. - Walk-in advising Academic Advisory Center, Baker Hall A57 *Consult the schedule in your packet for individual time and location. Mellon College of Science 8:30-10 a.m. - Breakfast Schatz Dining Room, Cohon Center 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Academic Expectations Program Rangos Ballroom, Cohon Center 12:30-1:15 p.m. - Planning for Your First Semester with Lunch Rangos Ballroom, Cohon Center Mellon College of Science, cont. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Physics Department Meeting Rangos 1 and 2, Cohon Center Math Department Meeting McKenna/Peter/Wright, Cohon Center Biology and Chemistry Schedule Changes Rangos 3, Cohon Center 2:40-3:40 p.m. Biology Department Meeting Rangos 1 and 2, Cohon Center Chemistry Department Meeting McKenna/Peter/Wright, Cohon Center Physics and Math Schedule Changes Rangos 3, Cohon Center School of Computer Science 8:30-9:30 a.m. - Breakfast 9:30-10:15 am - Welcome SCS Class of 2019+ Rashid Auditorium, Gates 4401 10:15-10:45 a.m. - OCs and RAs Talk Rashid Auditorium, Gates 4401 10:45-11:30 a.m. - Getting Connected Rashid Auditorium, Gates 4401 11:30 a.m. - Noon - First Semester Academic Challenges Rashid Auditorium, Gates 4401 Noon - 1:15 p.m. - Lunch 1:15-2:30 p.m. - Academic Integrity in Computer Science Rashid Auditorium, Gates 4401 Hear from a panel discussion with students, Student Affairs staff and CS faculty. 2:30-3:30 p.m. - Introduction to SCS with Jacobo Carrasquel Rashid Auditorium, Gates 4401 43