Seattle Universitys Welcome Week 2013

Welcome New Redhawks!

We are excited to have you join our academic community. This Welcome Week
schedule highlights activities that will help you succeed at SU. All first-year students are
expected to attend the activities. There are many people here to help you, just ask your
OAs, RAs, Peer Mentors, Collegia staff, faculty, and staff questions as needed. Have
fun Class of 2017!

Saturday, September 21st

9:00am-3:00pm Student Health Center Open (Bellarmine first floor)
Stop by and update your immunization records and complete any missing vaccines.

10:00am-3:00pm Student Financial Services Open (University Services Building)

10:00am-4:00pm Campus Store Open (University Services Building)
1:00pm Financial Aid and Paying Your Bill (Pigott 103)

This is an opportunity to talk with Student Financial Services staff about the ins and
outs of reading the students online invoice, payment options, parent access to
student information and what happens in this quarter and future quarters in terms of
continuing to receive financial aid.
2:30pm -5:00pm Commuters (Lynn Collegium)
Come to your campus home away from home to pick up your Welcome Week
materials, reconnect with peer mentors, other new commuters, and enroll in the
Collegium for the school year.

WELCOME WEEK BEGINS!!

3:00pm Meetings for New Students- (residence hall floors and Lynn Collegium)
Please report to your residence hall floor for a mandatory floor meeting with your
Resident Advisors (RAs). Commuters, please go to the Lynn Collegium.

3:00pm Welcome Address for Families

(Campion Ballroom)

Dr. Tim Leary, Executive Vice President and Dr. Michele

Murray, Interim Vice President for Student Development
address families of the Class of 2017.

3:45pm Student Development Resource Fair for Families (Student Center 160)
The Student Development divisional offices host a resource fair for your last minute
questions about our programs and services.

4:00pm5:00pm Commuters (start at the Lynn Collegium)

Peer Mentors guide you around campus with tips to support your transition to SU.

4:30pm Family Good-Byes

Its time to say goodbye to the family and friends who brought you to campus.

5:00pm-6:15pm Small Group Meetings over Dinner (Meet on the Union Green)
Meet the Orientation Advisors (OAs) who will make your Welcome Week an
incredible experience. Start off right, and connect with your small groups.

7:30pm OA Cabaret (Campion Ballroom)

Students living on odd numbered floors and commuters

Combining the art of dance with drama, this event is not to be missed. Starring your
OAs as center stage superstars, they'll have you laughing and learning about the renowned
traditions of being a Redhawk. Your red invitation is your ticket to this event.

7:30pm S.U.P.E.R. Scavenger Hunt (SU Park) Students living on even numbered floors
Join your floor or collegium for SUs puzzling & exciting rapid scavenger hunt. This
fast paced team race will test your knowledge and quirky skills for points and prizes.

Saturday, September 21st continued

8:30pm OA Cabaret(repeat event) Students living on even numbered floors

Your grey invitation is your ticket to this event.

8:30pm S.U.P.E.R. Scavenger Hunt (repeat event)
Students living on odd numbered floors & commuters

9:30pm SEAC CoffeeHOUSE (Student Center Hearth)

SEAC presents Coffeehouse! Join us in the Hearth for one of Seattles upcoming
finest musicians. Come learn about one of the 70 events that SEAC puts on during
the year and meet your premier events council.

Sunday, September 22nd

11:00am Street Sense 101 (Pigott Auditorium)
The Department of Public Safety will engage you in a short, interactive discussion
covering practical tips for living in an urban environment. This session will assist
you in making your new home at Seattle University enjoyable and secure.

11:45am Urban Invasion

(Depart from PACCAR Atrium, Pigott Building)
Encounter the city that will be a dynamic part of your life! OAs will
show their small groups fun places to explore. Pick up your lunch and
enjoy the city.
12:00pm Womens Soccer vs. Cal Poly (Championship Field)
2:30pm Mens Soccer vs. Florida Gulf Coast (Championship Field)
3:00pm Sex Signals (Campion Ballroom) Students living on odd floors and commuters
The real life funny sort-of-improv show about sex and stuff. This show is required
for all students; attendance will be taken so please bring your campus card.
4:30pm Sex Signals (Campion Ballroom) Students living on even floors
This show is required for all students; attendance will be taken so please bring your
campus card.
7:00pm Student Reflections on Spirituality (Student Center 160)
Students from a variety of faith and spiritual perspectives will speak about the
religious and spiritual context at SU. Hear about the ways that you can explore or
deepen your own or spirituality and learn about others through community service,
retreats, prayer, social justice education, interfaith dialogue, and meaningful
reflection opportunities. All are encouraged to attend. Sponsored by Campus Ministry.

8:00pm Roman Catholic Mass (Chapel of St. Ignatius)

All students are welcome for this celebration of the Catholic Mass. Fr. Mike Bayard,
S.J., presiding and Matthew Pyrc, S.J. preaching.

Monday, September 23rd

9:30am New Student Academic Convocation
(Connolly Complex, North Court)

The President, Provost, deans, and faculty welcome you to

the opening academic event of the year! A panel of speakers
will then address issues raised in your common reading, The
Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains. The panel of
speakers will be Chris Paul, Associate Professor of Communication; Michael
Spinetta, Assistant Professor of Psychology; Jeff Philpott, Director of the University
Core Curriculum and Assistant Professor of Communication; and Haley Weit, SU
student majoring in Strategic Communication. Dress appropriately business causal
and bring your book.
11:45am Faculty Discussion Groups (Pick up lunch in the PACCAR Atrium,
Pigott Building, then report to your small group meeting room.)
Meet with members of the faculty to discuss the keynote addresses and other
aspects of academic life at Seattle U. Dont forget your book!

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1:00pm-4:00pm Commuter Students (Lynn Collegium)
Get a glimpse into the commuter lifestyle on and around campus with a neighborhood
scavenger hunt, skits by the peer mentors, and much more.

1:00pm-3:00pm Expresso Yourselfa custom blend of

Coffee, Conversation, and Connection! (Pavilion Lobby)
Wondering what youre going to major in? Need to find a part-time
job? Updating your resume? Drop by to grab a quick cup of coffee
and talk with Career Services about how to START NOW in
discovering your passions and making important decisions!

2:00pm Optional Mathematics Placement Exam (Pigott 103)

For students interested in placing into a different level Mathematics course.

2:00pm Foreign Language Placement Exams (Various locations)

Students in the College of Arts and Sciences are required to demonstrate a level of
proficiency in a foreign language. Students who wish to be placed in a foreign language
course above the 115 (beginning) level should take a placement test.
Spanish Admin 307
Chinese Admin 323
Japanese Admin 322

French Admin 306

German Admin 320
Italian Admin 321

4:00pm Residence Hall Floor Meeting (Contact your RA for location)

Join your Residence Hall Staff and meet all of your floor mates and LC faculty director.

4:00pm-6:00pm Commuter Community Gathering

(Lynn Collegium)
Commuters, join us for trivia fun, SU gear giveaways, and dinner
together at Cherry St. with Collegium peer mentors.
5:00pm-6:00pm Faith and the Great Ideas (Casey Commons)
This orientation session is for all freshmen involved in the Faith
and the Great Ideas Learning Community. Dinner will be served, and you will have the
opportunity to meet faculty who teach our linked courses as well as other Faith and the
Great Ideas students and mentors.

6:30pm Will Keim, Welcome to the Time of Your Life!

(Campion Ballroom)
Curious about what your college journey has in store? Dr. Will Keim is
your guy! An annual favorite at SUs Welcome Week, he will have you on
the edge of your seat wanting to know more. Dont miss him!

7:00pm-9:00pm Instrumental Auditions for Chamber Music/Ensemble Courses

(Hunthausen 060 (In the basement))
Come participate in the Chamber Music and Ensemble class! There are two sections of
Chamber Music (Advanced, which meets MTR 6-8pm and Beginner/Intermediate W 68) with which students can perform and participate in small ensemble music groups.
Come audition by playing a piece or scale of your choice. All students who play
instruments are welcomed. There is a signup sheet for audition times in Hunthausen 021.

7:30pm Small Group Meetings

Please meet your OA in your designated meeting space.

8:30pm Lynn Collegium SLEEPOVER for commuters (Lynn Collegium)

Join us after your small group meetings for a home base for other evening activities and a
yummy breakfast the next morning before academic orientations. Save your space by
emailing ctsl@seattleu.edu.

9:45pm-12:00am Fred Meyer Shopping Spree

(Buses depart from lower mall by the Law School)
Forget something for your residence hall room? Looking for supplies and munchies? Join
us for a Seattle U only shopping spree at the Greenwood Fred Meyers, a Pacific
Northwest store that has it all! Free food, prizes, lots of shopping, and tons of fun!
Accessible bus available.

Tuesday, September 24th

Orientation with your Academic Department
Meet with your administrators, faculty and staff to learn more about your
department. All first-year students are expected to attend these sessions. Please
report to the appropriate location for your major.

9:00am-12:00pm
Matteo Ricci College Pigott 103
9:30am-12:00pm
University Honors Program Administration Building 321
10:00am-12:00pm
Albers School of Business and Economics PACCAR Atrium, Pigott Building
College of Nursing Wyckoff Auditorium, Engineering 200
College of the Arts and Sciences Pigott Auditorium
Premajor Studies LeRoux Room, Student Center 160
College of Science and Engineering (
Major & Location

Biology Bannan 102

Chemistry, Biochemistry Bannan 501
Civil and Environmental Engineering Engineering 305
Computer Science Engineering 311
Diagnostic Ultrasound Chardin 108
Electrical and Computer Engineering Bannan 202
Environmental Science & General Science Engineering 307
Mathematics Engineering 312
Mechanical Engineering Engineering 304
Physics Bannan 312
Pre-Science & Pre-Engineering Bannan 401
12:00pm-2:00pm Fall Jobs Fair (Campion Ballroom)
Need a Job? Stop by the Fall Jobs Fair to find out about on-campus
and off-campus job opportunities. Work study and non-work study
positions will be available. Bring your resume and be prepared to
impress potential employers! If you need help getting prepared, stop
by Career Services in Pavilion 110 on Monday for advice.

1:30pm-3:00pm University Honors Program Orientation (Casey Commons)

An opportunity to meet fellow University Honors Program students in an informal
setting.

2:00pm-3:00pm Core Honors Orientation (Admin 321)

Required orientation & reception for students enrolled in the Core Honors Program.

2:30pm-4:30pm Schedule Adjustments (Core Office, University Services Building)

The Solution Center will be open for any new students with last minute schedule
changes or questions.

2:30pm-4:00pm For the Health of It

(Lemieux Library Plaza, Student Center Hearth if raining)
Stop by and visit HAWC the Health and Wellness Crew to
get the inside scoop about staying well on campus. Come see
what were all about and participate in interactive activities for
a chance to win prizes!

3:00pm Education Abroad Session (Pigott Auditorium)

Study abroad prepares leaders in an increasingly interdependent world. Start planning
now! Learn about opportunities available to you which include summer/quarter/
semester/year programs in many parts of the world for progress toward your degree
(major, minor, CORE and elective credits), intellectual challenge, cross-cultural
competency and career enhancement.

Tuesday, September 24th continued

4:00pm-6:00pm New Student-Athletes Orientation
(Wyckoff Auditorium, Engineering 200)

All incoming student-athletes (freshmen and transfers) are required to attend this
session. Student-athletes will be introduced to athletics staff members, review the
student-athlete handbook, and get to know other student athletes. Go Redhawks!

4:00pm Pre-Professional Informational Meeting (Bannan 102)

Interested in a career in the health professions and want to learn about the resources
that are available to you? Please join Rebecca Pazdral, Academic and Pre-Health
Advising Supervisor, and students from the Pre-Health Club to learn about academic
and career planning resources for students interested in a variety of health professions
fields including medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine, physicians
assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy and others!

4:00pm ROTC Information Session (Student Center 130)

Looking for a chance to develop leadership skills? ROTC prepares you with the
training and experience that will help you succeed in any competitive environment.
Join us for information on ROTC and scholarship opportunities.
6:30pm becky martinez, Cultivating Community (Campion Ballroom)
Inclusion sits within our core and lives within our actions. Join us in this
interactive session that will help you think about your own identity as you
live, learn and lead in a diverse community.

8:00pm Small Group Meetings

Please meet your OA in your designated meeting space.
8:30pm-10:30pm Game Night (Lemieux Library & McGoldrick Learning Commons)
Come for an evening of games at the Library. We'll have low-tech and hi-tech games,
and prizes to win.

Wednesday, September 25th

CLASSES BEGIN
11:00am-1:00pm Rock the Red SU Pride (Library Plaza)
Get your picture taken for a photo project and tell us why youre
proud of SU. Wear red for an extra prize.

4:30pm-6:00pm LGBTQ Open House

(OMA Lounges, Student Center, 322& 390)
Please join the Office of Multicultural Affairs in welcoming new members of our
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans*, Queer, Questioning, and Ally communities. Well
have lots of exciting announcements, introductions and desserts so see you there!

6:00pm Redhawk Rally (Connolly Complex, North Court)

Get ready to show your SU spirit!! Learn what REDZONE is all
about, meet other members, get to know athletics, and learn our
fight song featuring some of the best spirit folk on campus! We
will also be giving out some sweet Seattle U swag to the first 100
students and there will be a photo booth to capture your Redhawk
Spirit. The only thing you need to do to get in is WEAR RED AND BE LOUD!

7:00pm Redzone Post Rally Hang Out (SU Park)

After the Rally, Redzone will be hosting a group hangout. There will be fun games
activities, and secret prizes that will be give out to the most spirited
students. See you there!

8:00pm Jet City Improv (Pigott Auditorium )

One of the most popular on-campus events of the year! Come
watch and participate in live "whose-line-is-it anyway"-style improv comedy for a night
of guaranteed fun! Sponsored by SEAC. (Your name tag is your ticket into this event)

Thursday, September 26th

12:30pm Rock the Red Fashion Show (Student Center 2nd Floor)
Come to the Rock the Red Fashion show to see how others rock red on Fridays their way,
and how you can too!
6:30pm Coalition for Students with Disabilities & Dance Marathon Ice Cream Social
(Student Center Hearth)
Come join the Coalition for Students with Disabilities & Seattle U's Dance Marathon for
some free ice cream and a chance to meet other students with similar interests in advocacy
and community engagement!
7:00pm Volleyball vs. CSU Bakersfield (Connolly Complex, North Court)
7:00pm URec the Night (Eisiminger Fitness Center)
Whether you work out regularly or the gym intimidates you tonights your night! Come
rock out with a DJ in the fitness center and check out the equipment, try a mini fitness
class, grab some nutrition tips, and learn about everything U Rec has to offer. Or chill
out and enjoy smores in front of an outdoor movie.
7:00pm-9:00pm Music Convocation (Fine Arts Building, Vachon Room)
Attend the welcome back celebration by meeting all new and returning music students in
the Music Division! Come listen to student and faculty performances and the most
inspirational speech by Leah Baltus, Editor and Chief of City Arts Magazine.

Friday, September 27th

Red Fridays- Show your SU pride by wearing red every Friday! #RocktheRedSU
4:00pm Womens Soccer vs. UMKC (Championship Field)
7:00pm RHA Movie Night (Pigott Auditorium)
Enjoy Man of Steel with new friends. Sponsored by the Residence Hall Association (RHA).

Saturday, September 28th

9:00am-3:00pm Serve Seattle
(Depart from Paccar Atrium, Pigott Building)
A Welcome Week tradition - new students, faculty, staff and continuing students will participate in a service project. Seattle University
helps connect you to your neighbors and to the mission of Seattle U!
Sign up for a service project during Welcome Week. Please report to
Paccar Atrium between 9:00am-9:30am to check in. Dress for service.

7:00pm Volleyball vs. Utah Valley (Connolly Complex, North Court)

8:00pm-11:00pm SEAC 80s Dance (Campion Ballroom)
Come dressed in your best 80's attire to SEAC's annual Welcome Week Dance! Free
admission, prizes, and lots of FUN!

Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, October 2nd
11:00am-2:00pm Involvement Fair (Quad, Campion Ballroom if raining)

Check out all of the student clubs and organizations at SU. A great way to get involved!

Thursday, October 3rd

10:30am Mass of the Holy Spirit (Immaculate Conception Church)
The annual Mass of the Holy Spirit is a gathering of the university
community in celebration of the start of the school year. Immaculate
Conception Church is located at 820 18th Ave. (18th Ave. &
E. Columbia St.). Classes are suspended from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
Phone: (206) 2962525
Pavilion 180

New Student and Family Programs

Email: newstudent@seattleu.edu
www.seattleu.edu/newstudent