Orientation 2011

Welcome Week Schedule of Events

Monday: September 5, 201

• RCA Shopping Shuttle
  Noon–4 p.m.
  Residential Communities
  Enjoy free transportation to and from Meijer and the Mall at Fairfield Commons.
  Sponsor: Residential Community Association

• Floor Meetings for First Year Residential Students
  6–8 p.m.
  See your RA for additional information.
  

• Boogie on the Bricks
  8 –11 p.m.
  The Quad
  The first dance of the year. Come on out and enjoy free beverages, pizza, prizes, and all the dancing you can do before school starts on Tuesday!
  Sponsor: Residential Community Association

Tuesday: September 6, 2011

• Wright Commitment Supply Drive
  All day
  Around campus
  Collection bins for school supplies will be distributed throughout campus. The collected items will go to Crayons to Classrooms. Bins will be located at The Hangar, ERC, Union Market, and the Office of Student Activities (019 Student Union).
  Sponsor: Office of Student Activities

• Financial Aid Walk-Ins
  8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
  136 Student Union
  Financial aid advisors are available on a walk-in basis.
  Sponsor: Office of Financial Aid

Wednesday: September 7, 2011

• Wright Commitment Supply Drive
  All day
  Around campus
  Collection bins for school supplies will be distributed throughout campus. The collected items will go to Crayons to Classrooms. Bins will be located at The Hangar, ERC, Union Market, and the Office of Student Activities (019 Student Union).
  Sponsor: Office of Student Activities

• Financial Aid Walk-Ins
  8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
  136 Student Union
  Financial aid advisors are available on a walk-in basis.
  Sponsor: Office of Financial Aid

• Teachers of the Future
  Noon–2 p.m.
  Student Union, near Wright Cup
  A casual meet and greet for incoming students. A student panel will answer questions.
  Sponsor: African-American Teacher's Association

• Service-Learning Open House
  2–4 p.m.
  127 Allyn Hall
  An open house (with cookies!) for students interested in service-learning and in community service opportunities and programs at Wright State.
  Sponsor: Office of Service-Learning

• Student Affairs Collaborative Ice Cream Social
  3–4:30 p.m.
  Student Union, lower-level lobby
  Attend this ice cream social and check out the information tables. Located in the lobby area outside of Disability Services, Student Conduct, and Student Support Services.
  Sponsor: Student Support Services

• Annual BIE Table Tennis
  3–5 p.m.
  Russ Engineering Center Atrium
  Sponsor: Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering

• Honors Program Open House
  3–5 p.m.
  243 Millett Hall
  An open house for the University Honors Program.
  Sponsor: University Honors Program

• Social Work Open House
  3:45–4:45 p.m.
  270 Millett Hall
  Stop by the Social Work office to learn about the major and upcoming service events. Dessert will be served.
  Sponsor: Department of Social Work

• Fraternity Open House
  6 p.m.
  Student Union Apollo Room
  Find out more about Wright State fraternities and see what brotherhood is all about.
  Sponsor: Interfraternity Council

Thursday: September 8, 2011

• Wright Commitment Supply Drive
  All day
  Around campus
  Collection bins for school supplies will be distributed throughout campus. The collected items will go to Crayons to Classrooms. Bins will be located at The Hangar, ERC, Union Market, and the Office of Student Activities (019 Student Union).
  Sponsor: Office of Student Activities

• Financial Aid Walk-Ins
  8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
  136 Student Union
  Financial aid advisors are available on a walk-in basis.
  Sponsor: Office of Financial Aid

• Wright Commitment
  10 a.m.–9 p.m.
  Student Union Atrium
  A day of service for the greater Dayton community. Events will include a blood drive and service trips to the community.
  Sponsor: Office of Student Activities

• University Libraries Welcome Tour
  11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
  Dunbar Library, first floor lobby near the circulation desk
  Tour the library and be entered into a drawing for great prizes.
  Sponsor: Wright State University Libraries

• STEP-UP
  3–5 p.m.
  103 Student Union
  Attend this information session for African American students on substance abuse and HIV prevention.
  Sponsor: SARDI/Community Health

• Woods Walk-In Movie Night
  9–11 p.m.
  The Woods Basketball Court
  Hang out and watch a movie on an inflatable screen at the basketball court in The Woods residential area. Movie TBD.
  Sponsor: Office of Residence Services

Friday: September 9, 2011

• Financial Aid Walk-Ins
  8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
  136 Student Union
  Financial aid advisors are available on a walk-in basis.
  Sponsor: Office of Financial Aid

• Fall Fest
  11 a.m.–4 p.m.
  Student Union (inside)
  Vendors, student organizations, food, fun, games, and music—don’t miss it! You’ll also be able to learn more about community service opportunities.
  Sponsor: University Activities Board

• University Libraries Welcome Tour
  11 a.m.
  Dunbar Library, first floor lobby near the circulation desk
  Tour the library and be entered into a drawing for great prizes.
  Sponsor: Wright State University Libraries

• CEHS Welcome Reception
  2 p.m.
  Allyn Hall Lobby, near the ERC
  Enjoy light snacks and gifts at this informal drop-in reception for Education and Human Services students.
  Sponsor: College of Education and Human Services

• Chi Alpha Kickball Tournament
  4–6 p.m.
  Field in front of the Student Union
  Join us for some kickball fun!
  Sponsor: Chi Alpha

• UAB Movie Night
  Sunset
  The Quad
  Come while away the hours at UAB’s movie night, a fitting conclusion to Welcome Week.