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Welcome Week 2012
Your opportunity to meet new people, learn more about BSU and have some fun before classes start!
Welcome Week activities afford you the opportunity to acclimate to the resources and values of the Bridgewater State University community by offering various social opportunities.
The following schedule is subject to change, so check back as
Welcome Week approaches for more updates and information.
Have questions or concerns?
Contact us.
Please note that events marked with REQUIRED
are required for all new first year students.
Attend an event marked with a Paw
for a chance to win great prizes.
Learn more about Paw Points
here.
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Sunday, September 2, 2012 |
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| Times Assigned | Move-In | |
| You will receive information about your move-in time and location from the Office of Residence Life and Housing. | ||
| TBA | Dinner and Floor Meetings - REQUIRED (resident students only) | |
| 7:30pm |
Hypnotist-Harold J. Hemberger (The Sleepster) (Horace Mann Auditorium, Boyden Hall) Come see your new classmates star in a show that will have you laughing, applauding and enthusiastically volunteering! |
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Monday, September 3, 2012 |
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| 9am - 1pm | Welcome Week Institutes | |
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Institutes have a limited number of seats, but will provide you the opportunity to meet with some of your fellow classmates with similar interests. More information about our institutes can be found by clicking here. Information about location and times will be sent to your e-mail! |
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| Noon-1pm | Lunch | |
| Lunch is available in various locations around campus. Please check the Dining Hall locations and hours for Welcome Week here. | ||
| 2pm - 5:30pm | Your Community - REQUIRED (Tinsley Center) |
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| Starting with a session about diversity and embracing differences, we will move into a session that will help build community and give you the chance to meet many of your fellow classmates. Please dress comfortably! Sneakers are recommended! | ||
| 5:30pm-7pm | Dinner | |
| Dinner is available in various locations around campus. Please check the Dining Hall locations and hours for Welcome Week here. | ||
| 7pm-9pm |
Spin Art Frisbees-hosted by Residence Hall Association (East Campus Commons) |
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| Stop by the RHA table and create your own unique spin art Frisbee. | ||
| 8pm - 10pm |
Tooned In
- 1 Paw Point Entry (East Campus Commons) |
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Relive the glory days- We'll be watching some "classic" 90's cartoons and have a variety of cereals to choose from! It's like a Saturday morning on a Monday night! |
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| 10pm-11pm | Late Night with RLH! | |
| Resident students eplore the game room, make some new friends and have fun with the RA's on duty! | ||
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012 |
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| 9-10am | Involvement Breakfasts
- 1 Paw Point Entry |
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You can eat in the dining halls or you can learn
about some great involvement opportunities. |
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| 10am - Noon |
Get to know BSU
- 1 Paw Point Entry |
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No need for a mulligan on your first day of classes if you take advantage of this Golf Course! Get acquainted with the BSU campus, find classroom locations, navigate the bookstore and more with these 18 holes of golf!
Learn
the campus-Mini Golf Style
Bookstore Tours
T-shirt
Exchange
Laptop
Wireless Network Training
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| 11:30am - 1:00pm | Lunch | |
| Lunch is available in various locations around campus. Please check the Dining Hall locations and hours for Welcome Week here. | ||
| 12:45pm-5:00pm | New Student Convocation
and Class Picture-
REQUIRED (Campus Center Auditorium) |
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It's time to smile and mark your place in BSU history! Start with your official welcome to BSU, followed by your class picture. Every new student gets their own BSU t-shirt on the way to the picture! Check in begins at 12:45pm do not be late! |
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| 5pm | Opening Day BBQ (Boyden Quad) |
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| Join the entire BSU community at our annual BBQ. This is the only place for food on campus for dinner! No meal plan required! | ||
| 8pm |
Welcome Week Comedian- 1 Paw Point Entry (Campus Center Ballroom) |
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| Get ready to laugh with Comedian Michael Dean Ester! | ||
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Wednesday, September 5, 2012 |
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| 3-5pm |
Commuter Services Open House (Campus Center Commuter Lounge) |
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| Are you a commuter student looking for ways to connect to campus? Then join the staff of the Office for Commuter Services to learn more about getting involved, making connections, and most of all having fun on campus! Light refreshments served. | ||
| 8pm-10pm |
Karaoke Night - hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life - 1 Paw Point
Entry (Campus Center Ballroom) |
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Good singers, bad singers, shower singers, car singers - ALL are welcome! Karaoke and Ice Cream will be hosted by our Fraternities and Sororities. This is a great way to meet fellow classmates, some upperclass students and learn about how you can join one of our Greek organizations! |
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Thursday, September 6, 2012 |
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| 12pm-2pm |
College of Humanities and Social Sciences Open House - 2 Paw Point
Entries (Heritage Room) |
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The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is supplying pizza and good conversation to incoming students who are interested in studying what makes people tick. Our departments cover the fine and applied arts; human behavior, both individual and in groups; human services such as social work and criminal justice; and human history and creativity. Find out about our programs by chatting with humanities and social sciences faculty. |
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| Bartlett College of Science and Mathematics Open House - 2 Paw Point
Entries (Science & Mathematics Center Atrium ) |
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The College of Science and Mathematics invites all new majors in the college to an open house in our newly-opened science and math center. New students will meet upper class students and faculty members over pizza. Undergraduate research projects from upper-classmen will be on display, student clubs will have information tables and some departments will have specially planned activities for their new majors. |
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College of Education and Allied Studies Open House - 2 Paw Point
Entries (Moakley Atrium) |
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Students will be attending a meet and greet with College of Education and Allied Studies faculty and staff. Students can ask questions and receive information from faculty and department chairs. Refreshments will be served. |
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| 5pm |
Splash of Color - 1 Paw Point Entry (East Campus Clocktower) |
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| "CMA's" Annual Block Party/Cookout-Enjoy food, DJ, games, Double Dutch Jump Rope and and so much more! | ||
| 8pm-10pm |
Space, Stars and Swag- hosted by BSU Traditions Network and
Program Committee-1 Paw Point Entry (Kelly Gym) |
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| Lunge, lurk and leap with a team of 8 in a space themed laser tag game, have your cards read by a psychic and create your own personalized dry erase board!!! | ||
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Friday, September 7, 2012 |
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| 5pm |
Welcome Back 5k Fun Run/Walk - 1 Paw Point Entry (Start line at Boyden Hall) |
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Rain or Shine! Come support a
great cause- Homes for Our Troops- and connect with fellow members of
the BUS community. The course is not timed, so come out and enjoy the
exercise with your fellow Bears! The first
100 registered participants will receive a
t-shirt. Entrance fee is $15.00 ($5.00 and remaining proceeds will be donated to a local charity). |
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| Reserve your space by clicking here. | ||
| 8pm | Crimson Trivia Challenge - hosted by
Program Committee - 1 Paw Point
Entry (Crimson Dining Hall) |
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| Test your knowledge of useless and interesting trivia with Program Committee! Great prizes, lots of fun and always a good time! | ||
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Saturday, September 8, 2012 |
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| 10:00am - 5:30pm | Whale Watch Trip | |
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Join the Center for International Engagement and the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership for a Whale Watching trip! This trip is $10 and only limited seats are available! |
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| Reserve your space by clicking here. | ||
| 12pm | Football Game | |
| BSU Pride starts here! Cheer on our football team as they go against UMASS Dartmouth. | ||
| 1pm | Women's Tennis | |
| Cheer on BSU's Women's Tennis team as they take on Plymouth State! | ||
| 12pm-4pm | Shopping Shuttle to South Shore Plaza | |
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Still need some items for your room? Just want to check out the local mall? We'll be running a shuttle to the South Shore Plaza! |
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| Reserve your space by clicking here. | ||
| 4:30pm-10:00pm | Shuttle to Providence Place Mall | |
| Still need some items for your room? Just want to check out the local mall? Want a nice dinner out? Want to see a movie with friends? | ||
| We'll be running a shuttle to the Providence Place Mall for $5.00! | ||
| Travel time included in time frame. Discounted Movie Tickets available for purchase on Bus. (We will recommend 3-4 movies playing in the time frame provided). | ||
| Reserve your space by clicking here. | ||
| 5:00pm-10:00pm | Shuttle to Patriots Place | |
| Still need some items for your room? Just want to check out the local mall? Want a nice dinner out? Want to see a movie with friends? | ||
| We'll be running a shuttle to the Patriots Place for $5.00! | ||
| Travel time included in time frame. Discounted Movie Tickets available for purchase on Bus (We will recommend 3-4 movies playing in the time frame provided). | ||
| Reserve your space by clicking here. | ||
Last Modified: August 30, 2012
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