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Welcome Week 2011
Your opportunity to meet new people, learn more about BSU and have some fun before classes start!
Welcome Week 2011
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. Questions can be directed to the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership at 508-531-1273. Please note that events marked with REQUIRED are required for all new freshman students. Learn more about the Paw Points program and how you can win a $500 BSU Bookstore giftcard.
Download a copy of the official schedule today! (.pdf)
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Sunday, September 4, 2011 |
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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) |
| 8:00pm |
Hypnotist Harold Hemberger a.k.a. The Sleepster (East Campus Commons) Come see your new classmates star in a show that will have you laughing, applauding and enthusiastically volunteering! |
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Monday, September 5, 2011 |
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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. Registration is closed. 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. | |
| 1pm - 4pm | BSU 101
- 1 Paw Point  (East Campus Commons Atrium) |
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This is your chance to learn more about campus and take care of some
items before classes start. Bring your laptop to ECC to get it set up
for the wireless network, bring your class schedule and get assistance
navigating the bookstore, or meet at the Clocktower for a shuttle to
grab last minute items from some local stores. Shuttle Schedule is
subject to change and space is first come first served. 1pm - Buses depart for Wal-Mart or Target shopping center (includes Kohls and Home Depot) 2pm - Buses depart for Wal-Mart and Silver City Galleria Mall |
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| 5-6pm | Dinner |
| Dinner is available in various locations around campus. Please check the Dining Hall locations and hours for Welcome Week here. | |
| 7:00-10pm | 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! |
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| 10pm - 1am | Late Night at ECC
- 2 Paw Points (East Campus Commons) |
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Late night breakfast, activities, bingo, prizes and much more! Resident students, use your meal plan. Commuters, we will sponsor at least the first 75 students. Cash and meal plans will be accepted as well! |
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011 |
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| 9-10am | Involvement Breakfasts
- 1 Paw Point |
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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 | Classroom Tours
- 1 Paw Point |
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Print out your class schedule (or stop by and we'll
help you print it out) and get a tour of the best routes around campus.
Commuters, we'll show you the best routes from parking lots too! |
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| 10-10:45am | Classroom Experience - Block 1 - REQUIRED based on assignment |
| You should have received your location and time in your e-mail! If you did not, stop by BSU 101 or the Your Community Event on Monday to get your location and time. | |
| 11-11:45am | Classroom Experience - Block 2 - REQUIRED based on assignment |
| You should have received your location and time in your e-mail! If you did not, stop by BSU 101 or the Your Community Event on Monday to get your location and time. | |
| 11:30am - 12:30pm | Lunch |
| Lunch is available in various locations around campus. Please check the Dining Hall locations and hours for Welcome Week here. | |
| 12:30-2:30pm | Class Picture and New Student Convocation -
REQUIRED (Campus Center Lower Foyer) |
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It's time to smile and mark your place in BSU history! Each new student will receive their own BSU t-shirt at check-in. The class picture is followed by your official welcome to BSU as we kick off the start of the new academic year. |
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| 3-5pm | College Open Houses-REQUIRED |
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Visit the Open House that connects to your major or interests! You are
welcome to visit more then one. Ricciardi College of Business - Harrington Hall (Aviation Majors - Campus Center 208) College of Education and Allied Studies - Moakley Atrium College of Science and Math - Conant Science Building College of Humanities and Social Sciences - Large Ballroom |
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| 3-3:45pm | Classroom Experience - Block 3 - REQUIRED based on assignment |
| You should have received your location and time in your e-mail! If you did not, stop by BSU 101 or the Your Community Event on Monday to get your location and time. | |
| 4-4:45pm | Classroom Experience - Block 4 - REQUIRED based on assignment |
| You should have received your location and time in your e-mail! If you did not, stop by BSU 101 or the Your Community Event on Monday to get your location and time. | |
| 5pm | Opening Day BBQ (Boyden Quad) |
| 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 (Horace Mann Auditorium - Boyden Hall) |
| Get ready to laugh with Comedian Michael Dean Ester! | |
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Wednesday, September 7,
2011 |
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| 5-7pm |
Commuter Services Open House (Campus Center Commuter Lounge) |
| 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! Campus Center room 004 5pm. Light refreshments served | |
| 8pm | Karaoke Night - hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life
- 1 Paw Point (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 8, 2011 |
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| 5pm | Splash of Color
- 1 Paw Point (East Campus Clocktower) |
| Join the Center for Multicultural Affairs for a great event with some food and entertainment! | |
| 8pm | "Drive-In" Movie - hosted by Residence Hall Association
(RHA) (East Hall Lawn) |
| Join RHA for a viewing of Shrek on the big screen! No need for a car, just bring a blanket and some friends to enjoy everyones favorite ogre! | |
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Friday, September 9, 2011 |
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| 8pm | Student Spotlight - hosted by Program Committee
- 1 Paw Point (Crimson Dining Hall) |
| Come see one of BSU's own talented students perform! | |
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Saturday, September 10, 2011 |
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| 8:30am - 3:30pm | 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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| Afternoon | Second Chance Shopping Shuttles |
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Still need some items for your room? Just want to check out the local mall? We'll be running shuttles one more time to some local stores! |
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| 7pm | Crimson Trivia Challenge - hosted by Student Weekend
Activities Team - 1 Paw Point
 (Crimson Dining Hall) |
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Bring some friends or come and join a team! Lots of great prizes. Join SWAT for this monthly event! |
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Sunday, September 11, 2011 |
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| 8:30am - 11am | September 11th 5k Walk/Run (Starting at Boyden Quad) |
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Join Program Committee and Student Government Association as we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001. Your $10 entry fee will be donated to a 9/11 related fund. The first 200 registered participants will receive a t-shirt. No matter if you walk, run or just cheer on your friends, we will come together as one community to remember. |
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| 11am - 2pm | 9/11 Day of Service and Pancake Breakfast (Campus Center Ballroom) |
| As we continue our day of remembrance, join the Community Service Center for a Pancake Breakfast. Help with service projects and join with the University and members of the town of Bridgewater as we come together and remember. | |
Last Modified: September 2, 2011
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