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Schedule of Events
Below is a draft schedule of events for Opening Days 2013; it is subject to change. Be sure to check the final schedule at orientation check-in on August 22.
Use the key to the right to navigate between specific schedules.
Thursday, August 22, 2013
7–9 a.m.
Breakfast
Goudy Commons
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Opening Days Headquarters Open
Office of Student Activities, Putnam University Center, 2nd floor
8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
New Student and Parent Check-In
Cat Cavern, Putnam University Center, 2nd floor
Students and parents should pick up their Opening Days packet. Students will also pick up their residence hall and mailbox keys and have their student ID card picture taken.
8 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Settling-In Activities
Campus-wide
Refer to the Settling-In Checklist in your packet for activities that may be accomplished during this time. Activities are divided by those that must be done today and those that can be done at your discretion.
9 a..m to 2 p.m.
Rummage Sale
Jackson Plaza
Hosted by the Willamette sorority community, you’ll find items commonly needed for college life, including mini fridges, hangers, alarm clocks, lamps and much more! All of the items have been donated by students who have lived in the residence halls.
11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
New Student-Athlete & Parent Orientation
Smith Auditorium
Students interested in participating in varsity athletics should plan to attend this event with their parents. Information will be provided on the athletics department, health insurance and the academic program designed especially for first-year student-athletes.
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Goudy Commons Open for Lunch
Goudy Commons
(lunch on your own)
2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Welcome Program for New Students and Families
Sparks Center, Cone Field House
Join us for the official kick-off event of the Opening Days program with special performances by Male Ensemble Willamette and the Opening Days leaders. Feartured Speakers: President Steve Thorsett and Vice President for Enrollment Micheal Beseda
3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Opening Days Group Session
Sparks Center, Cone Field House
4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
College Colloquium
Location listed in orientation packet
(first-year students only; transfer and international students participate in the group activity)
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Picnic Dinner and Entertainment
Brown Field (south of Goudy Commons; if rain, seating available in Goudy Commons and Putnam University Center)
A picnic dinner for new students and their families. Following dinner, students will pick up their student ID cards near the entrance to Goudy Commons. Parents and family members will need a ticket, students will use their board plans. Tickets will be available on site for purchase.
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Residence Life at Willamette
Kaneko Commons: Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center, Hudson Hall | Doney, Lausanne, Lee, Shepard, WISH, York: Putnam University Center, Cat Cavern, 2nd floor | Baxter, Belknap, Cascadia, Matthews, Northwood, Terra: Smith Auditorium
Members of the Residence Life staff will answer questions regarding campus living organizations. Parents and family Students only members (including students) should attend the session corresponding to the residence hall in which their student resides. After the initial session, students and parents will have separate agendas for the rest of the evening.
8–9 p.m.
Residence Life at Willamette - Meet Your CM and residence hall floor
9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Residential Area Welcome Parties
Residential areas - Cornerstone, Westside, or Eastside
An opportunity to get to know the community mentors (CM's) and residents of your floor and building.
Friday, August 23, 2013
7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Breakfast
8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
College Colloquium Prep Time
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Opening Convocation
Smith Auditorium
All first-year students are required to attend. This year's featured speaker is David J. Helfand, president of Quest University in British Columbia.
12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
Brown Field
Ticket required for family members
12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Career Center Open House
3rd Floor University Center
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
College Colloquium
3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Free Time and Goodbyes
4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Chemistry 115 Challenge Exam
Olin 302
4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Music Theory Assessment
Rogers Rehearsal Hall
4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Dinner
Goudy Commons
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Matriculation Ceremony
Quad
9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Decades Dance
Jackson Plaza
Wear your favorite '60's, '70's or '80's costume!
Saturday, August 24, 2013
7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Breakfast
Goudy Commons
8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
College Colloquium Prep Time
10:30 a.m. to noon
College Colloquium
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lunch
Noon to 2:30 p.m.
Lunch with Your College Colloquium Class
Goudy Commons or off-campus
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Choir Auditions
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center 107
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
String Auditions
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center 114
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Opening Days Group Session
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Free Time
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Dinner
4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Passport to Salem
various
Sign up for one of several options to explore Salem and the surrounding area.
Sunday, August 25, 2013
9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Brunch
Goudy Commons
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Interdenominational Worship Service
Cone Chapel, Waller Hall
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Calculus Sequence Placement Advising
Ford Hall, 2nd floor
An open advising session for all students unsure about which calculus course to take
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Grass Volleyball Tournament
Quad
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Theatre Auditions
Playhouse, M. Lee Pelton Theatre
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Choir Auditions and Voice Auditions
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center 107 and Hudson Hall, Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Piano Auditions
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center 117
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Instrumental Ensembles Information Meeting
Rogers Rehearsal Hall, Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Dinner
Goudy Commons
5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Opening Days Group Session
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Reality Check
Smith Auditorium
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Opening Days Group Session
9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Willamette Night Out
See your OD leader for a list of activities and their locations on-campus
Monday, August 26, 2013
7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Breakfast
Goudy Commons
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
College Colloquium
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Choir Auditions
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center 107
10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Academic Advising Individual Appointments
First-year students will meet with their academic advisor during 30-minute appointments
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lunch
Goudly Commons
11 a.m. to noon
First-year Student Survey Time Block #1
Smith Auditorium
OD Groups 1-20. Check with your OD leader for more information.
12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Theatre Callbacks
Playhouse, M. Lee Pelton Theatre
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
First-Year Survey Time Block #2
Smith Auditorium
OD Groups 21-40. Check with your OD leader for more information.
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Dramatic Vocal Arts Auditions
Hudson Hall, Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Service Project and Opening Days Group Session
See your OD leader for your group's meeting location.
4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Dinner
Goudy Commons
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Theatre Open House
Playhouse, M. Lee Pelton Theatre
7 p.m.
Sex Signals
Hudson Hall, Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center
Required for all first-year students. OD Groups 1-20
9 p.m.
Sex Signals
Hudson Hall, Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center
Required for all first-year students. OD Groups 21-40.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Breakfast
Goudy Commons
8 a.m.
Classes Begin!
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Choir Auditions & Woodwind/Percussion/Brass Auditions
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center 107 & Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center 110
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Jazz Auditions
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center 111
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Master Chorus Auditions
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center 107
5 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Pre-Health Sciences Meeting
Collins 205
First-year student last names A-K, 5-6 p.m.; L-Z, 6:15-7:15 p.m.
8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Residence Hall Community Meeting
Check with your CM for the location.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Woodwind/Percussion/Brass Auditions
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center 110
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Jazz Auditions
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center 111
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Master Chorus Auditions
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center 107
4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Chamber Choir Callbacks
Hudson Hall & Rogers Rehearsal Hall, Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center
7 p.m.
Special Music Convo: Faculty Performance and Music Major Orientation
Hudson Hall, Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center
11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Late Night at Fred Meyer
South Salem Fred Meyer, Commercial Street
Buses leave from Sparks Parking Lot beginning at 10:45 p.m.
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Schedule of Events
Below is a draft schedule of events for Opening Days 2012; it is subject to change. Be sure to check the final schedule at orientation check-in on August 23. For the Transfer and International "Speed" schedule, check here.
Use the key to the right to navigate between specific schedules.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Orientation Packet Distribution, Residence Hall Keys, Student ID Card Photos
Cat Cavern, 2nd floor, University Center
8 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
New Student Settling-in / Move-In Time
Campus Wide
11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
New Student Athlete and Parent Orientation
Smith Auditorium
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Goudy Commons Open for Lunch (on your own)
Goudy Commons
2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Welcome Program for New Students & Families
Cone Fieldhouse, Sparks Center
3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Opening Days Group Session
4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
College Colloquium
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Picnic Dinner and Entertainment
Brown Field
Ticket required for family members.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Residence Life at Willamette - Meet Your CM and residence hall floor
9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Residence Hall Welcome Parties
Individual residence halls
An opportunity to get to know the community mentors (CM's) and residents of your floor and building.
Friday, August 24, 2012
7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Breakfast
8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
College Colloquium Prep Time
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Opening Convocation
Smith Auditorium
All first-year students are required to attend. The convocation speaker this year is Firoozeh Dumas, bestselling author of Funny in Farsi.
12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
Brown Field
Ticket required for family members
12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Career Services Open House
3rd Floor University Center
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
College Colloquium
3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Free Time and Goodbyes
4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Chemistry 115 Challenge Exam
Olin 302
4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Music Theory Assessment
Rogers Rehearsal Hall, Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center
4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Dinner
Goudy Commons
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Matriculation Ceremony
Quad
9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Decades Dance
Jackson Plaza
Wear your favorite '60's, '70's or '80's costume!
Saturday, August 25, 2012
7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Breakfast
Goudy Commons
8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
College Colloquium Prep Time
10:30 a.m. to noon
College Colloquium
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lunch
Goudy Commons
Noon to 2 p.m.
Lunch with Your College Colloquium Class
Goudy Commons or off-campus
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Choir Auditions
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center 107
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
String Auditions
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center 114
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Opening Days Group Session
2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Free Time
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Dinner
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Passport to Salem
various
Sign up for one of several options to explore Salem and the surrounding area.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Brunch
Goudy Commons
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Interdenominational Worship Service
Cone Chapel, Waller Hall
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Calculus Sequence Placement Advising
Ford Hall, 2nd floor
An open advising session for all students unsure about which calculus course to take
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Grass Volleyball Tournament
Quad
12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Theatre Auditions
Playhouse, M. Lee Pelton Theatre
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Choir Auditions and Voice Auditions
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center 107 and Hudson Hall
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Piano Auditions
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center - 117
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Instrumental Ensembles Information Meeting
Rogers Rehearsal Hall, Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Dinner
Goudy Commons
5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Opening Days Group Session
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Reality Check
Smith Auditorium
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Opening Days Group Session
9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Willamette Night Out
See your OD leader for a list of activities and their locations on-campus
Monday, August 27, 2012
7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Breakfast
Goudy Commons
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
College Colloquium
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Choir Auditions
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center 107
10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Academic Advising Individual Appointments
first-year students will meet with their academic advisor during 30-minute appointments
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lunch
Goudly Commons
11 a.m. to noon
First-year Student Survey Time Block #1
Check with your OD leader for more information.
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Theatre Callbacks
Playhouse, M. Lee Pelton Theatre
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
First-Year Survey Time Block #2
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Dramatic Vocal Arts Auditions
Hudson Hall, Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Service Project and Opening Days Group Session
4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Dinner
Goudy Commons
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Theatre Open House
Playhouse, M. Lee Pelton Theatre
7 p.m.
Sex Signals
Hudson Hall
Required for all first-year students
9 p.m.
Sex Signals
Hudson Hall
Required for all first-year students
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Breakfast
Goudy Commons
8 a.m.
Classes Begin!
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Choir Auditions & Woodwind/Percussion/Brass Auditions
Rogers Music Center 107 & Rogers Music Center 110
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Master Chorus Auditions
Rogers Music Center 107
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jazz Auditions
Rogers Music Center - 111
5 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Pre-Health Sciences Meeting
Collins 205
First-year student last names A-K, 5-6 p.m.; L-Z, 6:15-7:15 p.m.
8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Residence Hall Community Meeting
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Woodwind/Percussion/Brass Auditions
Rogers Music Center - 110
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jazz Auditions
Rogers Music Center - 111
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Master Chorus Auditions
Rogers Music Center - 107
4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Chamber Choir Callbacks
Hudson Hall & Rogers Rehearsal Hall
7 p.m.
Mandatory Music Convo: Faculty Performance and Music Major Orientation
Hudson Hall, Rogers Hall
11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Late Night at Fred Meyer
South Salem Fred Meyer, Commercial Street
Buses leave from Sparks Parking Lot beginning at 10:45 p.m.