Thursday, August 29 Teams 1–36 Academic Success 8:05–9:25 AM Day Zero Classes 9:25 AM–5:00 PM Music, Arts, and Theatre 2:05–2:55 PM
Teams 37–75 Day Zero Classes 8:05 AM–4:55 PM Academic Success 9:35–10:55 AM Music, Arts, and Theatre 3:35–4:25 PM
8:05 AM–4:55 PM Day Zero Classes Wondering what university courses will be like compared to high school? Take advantage of Day Zero by walking through the main portions of your schedule as a first-year student at Michigan Tech. Find out where your classes are, meet your professors, and get a sneak preview of the material you’ll be learning. 8:05–9:25 AM Academic Success (Teams 1–36) Rozsa (10) Theatre Being a student at Michigan Tech is a big responsibility. Susan Liebau, Director of the Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success, will talk to you about what it means to be a Michigan Tech student, the importance of academics, and what it takes to be successful in the classroom. Please bring your iclicker with you, if you have one. Please note: If you have class from 8:05–9:25 AM, you should attend the 9:35 session for Academic Success. 9:35–10:55 AM Academic Success (Teams 37–75) Rozsa (10) Theatre Being a student at Michigan Tech is a big responsibility. Susan Liebau, Director of the Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success, will talk to you about what it means to be a Michigan Tech student, the importance of academics, and what it takes to be successful in the classroom. Please bring your iclicker with you, if you have one. Please note: If you have class from 9:35–10:55 AM, you should attend the 8:05 session for Academic Success. 11:05–11:55 AM or 12:05–12:55 PM IT Info Session (More fun than it sounds) Fisher (15) 130 This session will outline illegal file sharing, what happens on Michigan Tech’s campus when file sharing occurs, and what happens both at Michigan Tech and with the copyright holder. We will also talk about when you can use files without consequences! 11:05–11:55 AM Study Skills and Time Management Fisher (15) 129 In order to really succeed at Michigan Tech, you need superior time management and study skills. Get the lowdown on how to optimize your time and efforts so that you can make the most of your Michigan Tech education. 12:05–12:55 PM Test Anxiety and Stress Management Fisher (15) 129 To do well at Michigan Tech, you need to learn how to operate smoothly in a very high-stress environment. Attend this session to begin building the skills you need to thrive in a high-stress environment and remain calm and focused while taking important exams or giving class presentations. 12:00–1:30 PM ROTC Barbecue ROTC (4) Front Lawn Stop by anytime to enjoy a barbecue, music, and games sponsored by the Michigan Tech ROTC program. In the event of rain the event will move to the ROTC Gym.
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