Welcome week brochure

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Class of Two Thousand Nineteen

Welcome to Hofstra University!

You and thousands of other students who call Hofstra their home can now gain access to campus resources, over 200 student clubs and organizations, and the many social, cultural and career opportunities of the New York metropolitan area.

We have planned an exciting week filled with programs and activities that will help you get better acquainted with Hofstra’s campus and become an engaged and involved student. Please look through this program and plan your Welcome Week by selecting events that interest you. Be sure not to miss the “Pride” events.

You must have your HofstraCard with you at all times. You will need it for identification, meal/snack purchases (if you have a dining plan), and entry into events and residence halls (if you live on campus).

This week, sophomores, juniors and seniors will serve as your Welcome Week Leaders (WWLs). WWLs will assist you during move-in, help run programs and events, and lead discussions. You will meet your WWL at 3:45 p.m. today (Friday, August 28). Your check-in information will tell you where to meet your leader. Look for the “Welcome Week Leader” symbol throughout this program for scheduled meals and events. Take time to get to know your leader and build friendships with your group members!

And, most important, have fun!

LEGEND REQUIRED EVENTS: Attendance at these events is mandatory.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2......... About Our Welcome Week Coordinators 4......... Rise Above at Hofstra!

5......... Explore Next Door Trip Registration

MEET YOUR WELCOME WEEK LEADER: Spend time with your Welcome Week Leader as you discover the campus and settle into college life.

6......... Friday, August 28 10......... Saturday, August 29 12......... Sunday, August 30 15......... Monday, August 31

MONEY IS NECESSARY: Bring spending money to these events.

20......... Tuesday, September 1 22......... Game Room Hours

PRIDE EVENTS: These events introduce you to some of the many Hofstra traditions.

TRANSFER EVENTS: These events are geared toward transfer students.

23......... Welcome Week Dining Hours 23......... Religious Services at Hofstra 24......... Wednesday, September 2 – Convocation

for New Undergraduate Students 37......... Campus Map Back Cover.... Friday, August 28 – President’s Welcome 1

About Our Welcome Week Coordinators Jaden De Guzman ‘17 Jaden de Guzman did not own a pair of jeans or boots until she moved to Hofstra nearly two years ago. Despite having traded the warm, sunny beaches of Miami, Florida, for four seasons and the occasional snowstorm (with the inclusion of cannoli), she considers the switch to be an even trade. As a music education major, Jaden entered college as an aspiring jazz vocalist with a passion for teaching the world’s children how to sing. She has since been introduced to the wide and wonderful world of musicology, where she is actively pursuing her obsession with John Coltrane and the psychology of music. You can catch her singing with the Hofstra Chorale and Chamber Choir or during a 2 a.m. practice session in Monroe Lecture Center. Otherwise, Jaden can be found traversing the sixth floor of the Axinn Library or expressing her sincere love for chicken wings.

Taylor Robinson ‘16 In West Philadelphia born and raised, on the playground is where she spends most of her days (because she works at the Child Care Center on campus, and she has to). Taylor Robinson, Hofstra senior and feline enthusiast, is a psychology major and civic engagement minor who aspires to make the world a little less “wacky.” When she entered Hofstra in 2012, Taylor immediately fell in love with the University and with the Big Apple, and vowed to work her butt off until she made a home for herself here. Now in her final year, Taylor has succeeded, thanks to various internships in Manhattan and Brooklyn, which will hopefully secure her a job upon graduation (fingers crossed). On campus, Taylor is active in the Hofstra Hunger Project, Hofstra 4 Congo, and Psychology Club, and she is vice president of the Shooting Club. During her sophomore year, she founded a chapter of the national nonprofit organization Friendship Circle at Hofstra and continues to serve as club president. Her mantra, “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” has resulted in lots of coffee drinking to fuel her academic success, which has secured her membership in Hofstra University Honors College, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society and Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology. You may find Taylor running around the track at the Mack Fitness Center or working as a tutor at the University Tutorial Program … or, if you’re lucky, you’ll catch her walking her kitten, Piper, around on a glittery pink leash on South Campus.

Hayley Kinn ‘16 Hayley Kinn was originally going to go to a school 45 minutes away from her hometown of Sumner, Iowa. At the last minute, she decided Hofstra was the school for her (without even visiting). After falling in love with the campus during Orientation, Hayley entered Hofstra in fall 2012. Now, as a senior, she is excited to work as a Welcome Week coordinator for the Class of 2019! She is majoring in global studies while working on minors in music, anthropology, and community health.

You will probably see her running all over campus because she is a student coordinator for Resident Safety, an active member of Phi Sigma Sigma, vice president of recruitment counseling for Panhellenic Executive Board, a founding member of SASS (Student Advocates of Safe Sex), and a member of It Ends With Us. Some of her favorite things include Witches Brew (a unique local café), fun headbands, hot sauce, laughing, and staying busy.

Tori Succi ‘16

This Disney princess hails all the way from the land of Mickey, aka Kissimmee, Florida. Now starting her senior year at Hofstra — wow, that went by fast! — she is pursuing a double major in dance and public relations. Having had many internships in New York City, including EKPR and College Lifestyles Online Magazine, she hopes to build a career in the public relations field. Around Hofstra you may see this busy bee wearing her sorority letters (Phi Sigma Sigma), going to rehearsals for Danceworks or Movom (the Dance Department club) or working as a teacher’s assistant for Hofstra’s Saturday Classes for Young People program.

Some of Tori’s favorite things about Hofstra: the beautiful campus, the many familiar faces she sees every day, and the fact that there is always a shady tree available for her to sit under and read. Tori is so excited for this Welcome Week and hopes that you are too.

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(L-R) Jaden De Guzman, Tayor Robinson, Hayley Kinn and Tori Succi

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RISE ABOVE AT HOFSTRA! Welcome to Welcome Week 2015! This summer you were asked to read Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks. Among many themes within the play, overcoming obstacles and thriving under adversity are prevalent – not only in the reading, but in our everyday world. During Welcome Week you will be introduced to the many programs Hofstra offers to help you through whatever you may face throughout your college experience. You will also become familiar with opportunities that are available to you as Hofstra students. Our goal is to show you the path to success, so you can rise above your own expectations.

Post your pictures from Welcome Week 2015 on social media with #myhofstrajourney, #R15EABOVE, #huwelcomeweek2015.

You might just see the pictures you post at the Highlight the Night Dance Party!

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Explore Next Door (END) Trip Registration Note: Online registration through the Hofstra portal begins Monday, August 24, at noon and ends Thursday, August 27, at noon.

Explore everything New York City has to offer! Transportation and tickets to these events are FREE and are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis; advance registration is required.

Log in to the Hofstra portal (My.Hofstra.edu) to register for the trip of your choice.

A confirmation email will be sent to you after you register. Students can sign up for a service trip and another END trip; otherwise, only one trip is allowed per student.

Please note: Spending money is necessary for food, souvenirs, and tour guide tips.

Saturday, August 29

Sunday, August 30

v Bronx

v Circle

Zoo

v Watson

Adventures: Wizard School

v Museum v Big

of Modern Art

Onion: Central Park

v Grey

Line: Inside Broadway

Line Sightseeing: The BEAST Speedboat Ride

v American v Taste

v Manhattan v Watson

v Bounce!

v Big

v Stage

v Statue

Door Tour

v Sidewalks v NYC

of NY: Lower East Side

Food Tour: Greenwich Village

v Grand

Central Terminal

Museum of Natural History

El Barrio! (Spanish Harlem) Kayak

Adventures: Meatpacking District and the High Line

Onion: Brooklyn Bridge

v Escape

of Liberty and Ellis Island the Room: NYC

v New

York Mets vs. Boston Red Sox Baseball Game

v One

World Observatory

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Friday, August 28

Friday, August 28, 2015 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Welcome Week Check-In and Move-In Resident Student Check-in: 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m.* Commuting Student Check-in: 11 a.m.-noon Intramural Fields, North Campus Welcome to Hofstra! Representatives from various offices within the Division of Student Affairs as well as Welcome Week Leaders are here to greet you and help you move in. You will receive your HofstraCard, special Class of 2019 gift, and more. *Resident Students: Check your room assignment letter for your approximate move-in time. It’s time to immerse yourself in all things Hofstra!

Parents and family members will receive their own program.

This event is required.

12:15-1:15 p.m.

Commuting Student Session and Lunch Multipurpose Room Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Enjoy a delicious lunch while members of the Office of Off-Campus Living and Commuting Student Services, along with current commuting students, offer invaluable information. We will discuss everything from transportation to campus life.

This event is required for commuting students.

1-2 p.m.

Muslim Prayer Services Greenhouse, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, Lower Level, North Campus

1 p.m.

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

VIP Shopping Event Hofstra University Bookstore Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Stop by for a scavenger hunt for a chance to win a $100 Barnes & Noble gift card, a free candy bar, hourly giveaways, photo ops and more!

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Hofstra Field Hockey vs.

University of Vermont Hofstra Field Hockey Stadium, North Campus

1:30-2:30 p.m.

Multipurpose Room Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus The Office of Student Leadership and Engagement will help you stay involved on and off campus. Meet with some of the staff and learn about the exciting opportunities you can experience!

1:30-2:30 p.m.

Transfer Students: Jump-Start Your Career!

145 Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Although you’ve just arrived on campus, it’s never too early to prepare for graduation! This session will focus on gaining meaningful practical experiences (internships, research and more), developing self-authorship, and using all your resources to become career ready.

2:45-3:30 p.m.

President’s Welcome

Meet Your Welcome Week Leader and Group Various On-Campus Locations WWLs will introduce you to the Hofstra campus and give you an overview of the week’s events.

Resident Students: You will receive your WWL assignment at your residence hall check-in.

Commuting Students: You will receive your WWL assignment and meeting location once you check in at the Intramural Fields, North Campus.

3:45-5 p.m.

Commuter Chill Spots

Friday, August 28

Commute and Stay Involved

3:45-5 p.m.

Commuter Office, Commuter Lounge and Game Room; Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Are you a commuter and need a place to hang out between events?

Or do you want a break from all of the fun? Stop by any of the three locations above to meet fellow commuter students, chill out, watch some TV, or play some video games.

David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex, North Campus Join Hofstra University President Stuart Rabinowitz, Vice President for Student Affairs W. Houston Dougharty, and Vice President for Enrollment Management Jessica Eads as they welcome new students and their families to the Hofstra community. Please say goodbye to your families after this event; Welcome Week is just beginning!

This event is required.

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Friday, August 28

3:45-5 p.m.

6:15-8 p.m.

Transfer Q&A With the Student Government Association (SGA)

A Taste of Shabbat

145 Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center North Campus

7-8 p.m. – Hors d’Oeuvres

Meet returning Hofstra transfer students, as well as SGA members, as they discuss their transition and how they got involved at Hofstra!

6:15-7 p.m. – Shabbat Services Get your first taste of Shabbat on campus with Hofstra Hillel and learn about Jewish life! This is a great opportunity to meet other new students and get to know the Hillel leaders. There is no charge for Hillel events. All students are welcome. If you have any questions about Hofstra Hillel, please contact Hillel@hofstra.edu.

5 p.m.

Hofstra Women’s Soccer vs. Columbia University

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Hofstra Soccer Stadium, North Campus

At Your Residence Hall

5-6:15 p.m.

New Student Barbecue Intramural Fields, North Campus Enjoy your favorite barbecue food with fellow new students, Welcome Week Leaders, and our school mascots — Kate and Willie!

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Greenhouse, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, Lower Level, North Campus

Resident Student Meeting Meet your resident assistant and learn about living on campus.

An overview of on-campus living topics will be covered, including laundry, items you can and can’t have in your residence hall, the Hofstra P.R.I.D.E. Principles, and much more.

This event is required for resident students.

8:30-9 p.m.

Commuter Student Meeting

Class of 2019 Celebration: R15E ABOVE

Multipurpose Rooms Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Stop by the Multipurpose Rooms to meet fellow new commuter students and staff from the Office of Off-Campus Living and Commuting Student Services. Light refreshments will be served.

This event is required for commuter students.

7 p.m.

Men’s Soccer vs.

Syracuse University

John Cranford Adams Playhouse South Campus Enjoy a multimedia show and performances by your wonderful Welcome Week coordinators, outstanding orientation leaders, Hofstra’s award-winning Dance Team, and more! The Class of 2019 will be presented with the class flag and will be officially welcomed to the Hofstra community!

This event is required.

9-11 p.m.

Hofstra Soccer Stadium, North Campus

Late-Night Breakfast and Comedy Show

8-8:30 p.m.

Main Dining Room, Multipurpose Rooms and Student Center Theater; Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center; North Campus

It’s On Us, Hofstra John Cranford Adams Playhouse South Campus When I say HOFSTRA, you say PRIDE! Join the Hofstra community as we celebrate our beginning together and discuss ways that we support and look out for each other.

This event is required.

Friday, August 28

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Late-night breakfast is a great Hofstra tradition. Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast with your friends and the Division of Student Affairs staff.

Then, head to the Student Center Theater to take in a comedy show by Hofstra student comedy troupes!

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Saturday, August 29

Saturday, August 29, 2015 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Breakfast on Your Own Enjoy breakfast with your friends before starting the day’s festivities.

Student Center Café opens at 7:30 a.m.

9-11 a.m.

Commuter Chill Spots

Commuter Office, Commuter Lounge and Game Room; Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Are you a commuter and need a place to hang out between events?

Or do you just want a break from all of the fun? Stop by any of the three locations above to meet fellow commuter students, chill out, watch some TV, or play some video games.

9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Explore Next Door (END) Trips David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex Parking Lot North Campus

Entertainment Shuttle Shuttle picks up at the Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center Bus Stop, North Campus Explore local attractions, such as Roosevelt Field Mall and The Gallery at Westbury Plaza, via Hofstra’s campus shuttle. The shuttle makes runs at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m.

Please visit hofstra.edu/shuttle for additional information.

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Bagel Bolt 2-Mile Run/Walk Mack Fitness Center, North Campus Join members of the Hofstra community in a fun 2-mile run/jog/walk around our wonderful campus. The start/finish line is in front of the Mack Fitness Center, where we will be serving delicious bagels and coffee! Be sure to check out the Fitness Center afterward to see what we have to offer. (Yes, there will be giveaways!)

Feeling charitable? We will be collecting old running shoes to donate to the Nike Reuse-A-Shoe program. Nike uses the material to create athletic and playground surfaces around the world! The drop-off location will be at the start/finish line.

Hop on the bus or train and head to New York City! If you have not signed up for one of today’s trips, don’t worry; there are still plenty of fun things to do on campus.

Advance registration is required; see page 5.

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Intramural Fields, North Campus

Hofstra University Honors College Trips

David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex Parking Lot, North Campus

Please visit Hofstra University Honors College located at 243 Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, for information about these trips, or email HUHC at honors@hofstra.edu for details.

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10 a.m.-8 p.m.

FSL (Fraternity Sorority Life) Kickball Take on your classmates with a friendly game of kickball on Hofstra’s Intramural Fields, presented by the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC), the Panhellenic Council, and the Multicultural Fraternities and Sororities Council (MFSC).

Kona Ice®

Intramural Fields, North Campus Enjoy an icy treat at the Kona Ice Cream and Shaved Ice Truck!

Performance by American Idol Finalist and Hofstra Senior Robbie Rosen

Main Dining Room Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Robbie Rosen has toured nationally and shared the stage with acts such as Karmin, Aaron Carter, Cassadee Pope, and Rascal Flatts! His original music has been featured on CBS Sports as part of March Madness, and will be highlighted again during the upcoming NFL season. At the President’s Welcome, you listened to the new Hofstra alma mater, “Blue and Gold,” written and sung by Robbie Rosen.

12:15-2 p.m.

Lunch on Your Own 1-2:30 p.m.

Bingo for Books

Multipurpose Room Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Looking for a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon? Come to the Multipurpose Room to play bingo and have several chances to win prizes such as Hofstra gear and Barnes and Noble gift cards.

2-3 p.m.

Pitch Perfect

145 Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Learn about and listen to songs by Hofstra’s award-winning a cappella groups: Sigma’cappella, Hofbeats, Chai Notes, Dutchmen, and Makin’ Treble! You may even have an opportunity to sing with them!

3-4 p.m.

Frost the Rainbow with The Pride Network 141 Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Red, orange, yellow, green, and many more colors fill the rainbow. It’s more than just a flag; it’s an important symbol of the LGBT movement. Come meet and greet The Pride Network, an undergraduate LGBT organization on campus, for a fun afternoon of cupcake decorating, questions and answers, and trivia. For more information, please email Hofstra@thepridenetwork.org or Jahmila@thepridenetwork.org.

3-5:30 p.m.

Topdog/Underdog Performance The Helene Fortunoff Theater Monroe Lecture Center, South Campus You’ve read it. You’ve discussed it. Now come see it!

You are invited to attend a live performance of our Pulitzer Prize-winning Common Reading, Topdog/Underdog, by Suzan-Lori Parks. The play recalls the darkness of the Biblical story of Cain and Abel, with its universal themes of sibling rivalry and resentment — but it transplants these themes into a contemporary context of comedy and race.

Students must attend one of the three performances (Saturday, 3-5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 3-5:30 p.m. and 7:30-10 p.m.).

Saturday, August 29

Noon-1 p.m.

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Hofstra University Honors College (HUHC) Barbecue East Recreation Field, North Campus This informal gathering of the entire HUHC Class of 2019, as well as other HUHC students, faculty mentors and staff, will feature good food, music, outdoor games, and a class picture.

This event is for HUHC students only.

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Saturday, August 29

5:30-8 p.m.

9:30 p.m.-midnight

Commuter Office, Commuter Lounge and Game Room; Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus

Atrium/Main Dining Room Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus

Commuter Chill Spots Are you a commuter and need a place to hang out between events?

Or do you just want a break from all of the fun? Stop by any of the three locations above to meet fellow commuter students, chill out, watch some TV, or play some video games.

5:45-7 p.m.

Transfer Student Social Greenhouse, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center Lower Level, North Campus Meet with fellow new transfer students as well as orientation leaders as they share their experiences. Light refreshments will be served!

6 p.m.

Cap off your evening with a night on the “boardwalk.” Take a photo in the photo booth, play your favorite game to win prizes, or head over to the Dance Party! The Hofstra University Bookstore will also have a VIP Shopping Night. There will be oneon-one help locating your textbooks, as well as giveaways, free candy, and more!

9:30 p.m.-midnight

Highlight the Night Dance Party Multipurpose Rooms Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus End your week right and Highlight the Night at the Welcome Week 2015 dance party!

We’ll have black lights, highlighters, and neon galore, so make sure to wear something white. Dancing, giveaways, and so much more, Highlight the Night will not be a bore.

Be sure to #R15EABOVE, #myhofstrajourney or #huwelcomeweek2015.

Dinner on Your Own

Sunday, August 30, 2015

Meet up with your Welcome Week group for dinner.

We recommend a sub at the Netherlands or pizza from Sbarro in the Mack Student Center!

Breakfast on Your Own

8-9:30 p.m.

Maria Falzone: Sex Rules!

John Cranford Adams Playhouse South Campus Relationship expert and comedienne Maria Falzone presents a fun, lively presentation about healthy relationships and sexual health.

This event is required, and it is bound to draw big laughs!

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Mack Student Center “Boardwalk”

7:30-8:30 a.m.

Enjoy breakfast with your friends before you begin the day’s festivities.

Student Center Café opens at 7:30 a.m.

9-11 a.m.

Commuter Chill Spots Commuter Office, Commuter Lounge and Game Room; Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Are you a commuter and need a place to hang out between events? Or do you just want a break from all of the fun? Stop by any of the three locations above to meet fellow commuter students, chill out, watch some TV, or play some video games.

9 a.m.-7 p.m.

David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex Parking Lot, North Campus

Hofstra Field Hockey vs. Colgate University

Hop on the bus or train and head to New York City! If you have not signed up for one of today’s trips, don’t worry; there are still plenty of fun things to do on campus.

Advance registration is required; see page 5.

Hofstra Field Hockey Stadium, North Campus

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Parking lot next to the Hofstra Soccer Stadium, North Campus

Hofstra University Honors College Trips David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex Parking Lot, North Campus Please visit Hofstra University Honors College located at 243 Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus, for information about these trips or email HUHC at honors@hofstra.edu for details.

10 a.m.-8 p.m.

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Pizza Party Kickback Enjoy a slice of pizza and pick up some awesome sports giveaways before the men’s and women’s soccer games.

Noon

Hofstra Men’s Soccer vs. University of Vermont Hofstra Soccer Stadium, North Campus

Entertainment Shuttle

Noon-2 p.m.

Shuttle picks up at the Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center Bus Stop, North Campus

Netherlands North, Netherlands Complex, North Campus

Explore local attractions, such as Roosevelt Field Mall and The Gallery at Westbury Plaza, via Hofstra’s campus shuttle.

The shuttle makes runs at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m. Please visit hofstra.edu/shuttle for additional information.

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Zumba JAM! Mack Fitness Center, North Campus Join your classmates for this high-energy experience where you will burn calories while having fun! Don’t be tardy for the party!

Note: You must have your HofstraCard to swipe in at the Mack Fitness Center.

Sunday, August 30

Explore Next Door (END) Trips

11 a.m.

Artlandia Gather your plain white T-shirts and bring them to Netherlands North for an afternoon of tie-dyeing. There will also be craft supplies to decorate your room.

2 p.m.

Hofstra Women’s Soccer vs. Fairleigh Dickinson University Hofstra Soccer Stadium, North Campus 13

Sunday, August 30

3-5:30 p.m.

Topdog/Underdog Performance The Helene Fortunoff Theater Monroe Lecture Center, South Campus You’ve read it. You’ve discussed it. Now come see it!

You are invited to attend a live performance of our Pulitzer Prize-winning Common Reading, Topdog/Underdog, by Suzan-Lori Parks. The play recalls the darkness of the Biblical story of Cain and Abel, with its universal themes of sibling rivalry and resentment — but it transplants these themes into a contemporary context of comedy and race.

Students must attend one of the three performances (Saturday, 3-5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 3-5:30 p.m. and 7:30-10 p.m.).

4 p.m.

New York Cosmos Soccer Game James M. Shuart Stadium, South Campus Attention Hofstra students! The New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League would like to welcome you to campus for a match at James M. Shuart Stadium vs. the Carolina Railhawks. Note: The first 300 Hofstra students who present a valid HofstraCard at the stadium’s Gate C box office will receive a free ticket for the NY Cosmos match.

6 p.m.

Welcome Week Catholic Mass Greenhouse, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, Lower Level, North Campus Join us to learn about future on-campus Catholic services as well as the Interfaith Center at Hofstra.

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6-8 p.m.

Murder Mystery Dinner: Murder at the Juice Joint

Plaza Room Middle Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus

Suddenly the lights go out and you are startled by the sound of a gunshot.

Light returns, and you see a “dead” man on the floor next to you! As you look around the room, you notice some very shady characters. One of them must be the murderer, but which one? This may sound like a movie, but it isn’t. You are, in fact, participating in an exciting murder mystery party game.

Take a trip back to the roaring ’20s at the interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Theater where you’ll be given a character with a wicked agenda. You’ll receive a detailed background, fictional relationships with other characters at the party, and secrets of your own to help you take on your character’s persona. Maximum 40 students. First-come, first-served.

7:30-10 p.m.

Topdog/Underdog Performance The Helene Fortunoff Theater Monroe Lecture Center, South Campus

You’ve read it. You’ve discussed it. Now come see it!

You are invited to attend a live performance of our Pulitzer Prize-winning Common Reading, Topdog/Underdog, by Suzan-Lori Parks. The play recalls the darkness of the Biblical story of Cain and Abel, with its universal themes of sibling rivalry and resentment — but it transplants these themes into a contemporary context of comedy and race.

Students must attend one of the three performances (Saturday, 3-5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 3-5:30 p.m. and 7:30-10 p.m.).

10:15 p.m.-midnight

Outdoor Movie: Jurassic World Calkins Quad, South Campus

Join us outside the John Cranford Adams Playhouse and thrill to one this year’s biggest blockbusters, Jurassic World.

11:45 a.m.

8:30-9:30 a.m.

Hofstra Hall Plaza, South Campus

Resident Student Breakfast

Class of 2019 Photo

Your Residence Hall

Leave your legacy with one of Hofstra’s greatest traditions! Put on your class shirt and get your picture taken with your entire class.

This event is required.

Commuting Student Breakfast

Noon-1 p.m.

Start your day off right with a healthy breakfast provided by your remarkable resident assistants.

218 Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Grab a light breakfast with fellow commuting students, and fill up your coffee mug before you start your day!

9:45-10:15 a.m.

Provost’s Welcome

John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus Dr. Gail Simmons, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, welcomes all new undergraduate students and gets you started on your academic journey. Learn what Hofstra has to offer and what we’ll expect from you as a student.

This event is required.

10:15-11:45 a.m.

Common Reading: Topdog/Underdog Book Discussion and Signing with Author Suzan-Lori Parks John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus

Introduction by Professor Kara-Lynn Vaeni, Department of Rhetoric, Hofstra University Pulitzer Prize-winning author and playwright Suzan-Lori Parks will be on campus to discuss her play Topdog/Underdog. Bring your copy of the book to have it autographed by Ms. Parks.

This event is required.

Lunch on Your Own

Meet up with your Welcome Week group for lunch.

We recommend a salad or sandwich at Dutch Treats, located on North Campus!

Noon-1:30 p.m.

School Socials: Meet Your Faculty Various On-Campus Locations

All incoming students are invited to enjoy ice cream while connecting with faculty from their major. Welcome Week Leaders will walk you to your school social location!

Monday, August 31

Monday, August 31, 2015

• HCLAS (Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Programs): 246 East Library Wing, Axinn Library, South Campus • HCLAS (Humanities and Natural Sciences and Mathematics): Axinn Library, Second Floor, South Campus • Lawrence Herbert School of Communication: The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, Studio A, South Campus • Frank G. Zarb School of Business: Multipurpose Room East, Mack Student Center, North Campus • School of Engineering and Applied Science: Breslin Hall, Second Floor Lounge, South Campus • School of Health Professions and Human Services: C.V. Starr Hall, Lobby, South Campus • School of Education: Axinn Library, Ground Floor Lounge, South Campus

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Monday, August 31

Noon -1:30 p.m.

Frank G. Zarb School of Business Ice Cream Social and Welcome Reception for First-Year and Transfer Students Multipurpose Room East Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Meet Zarb School faculty, administrators and current students to learn about the exciting opportunities that await you as a Zarb student. Learn about the exciting events that Zarb will host during the fall semester.

OSE 4 ME: The Quest for a Connection

Multipurpose Rooms Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Rise to the top of your game! Join us for a scavenger hunt – for potential student employment opportunities – as well as interactions with campus departments, refreshments and prizes. This event is sponsored by the Office of Student Employment (OSE).

5-7 p.m.

The Axinn Open

Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus

1:15-2:15 p.m.

Take a tour of the Axinn Library as you proceed through the mini golf course set up through bookshelves and study rooms. You are also invited to enjoy refreshments and other activities at the library. Fore!

Multipurpose Room West Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus

6-8 p.m.

Zarb students from all departments — Accounting, Legal Studies in Business, Finance, Marketing, Management, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology and International Business — will be ready to answer your questions regarding majors, courses, internships, and careers.

Mack Fitness Center, North Campus

Zarb Student Panel

2-5 p.m.

Meet the Greeks

The Inter-Fraternity Sorority Council welcomes all students interested in learning about Greek life to its informal meeting, better known as “Meet the Greeks.” Meet each chapter on campus, learn about the recruitment process, and find out what it means to be in a sorority or fraternity at Hofstra. Come see all that our Greek community has to offer!

Workshops and Information Sessions

8:30-10 p.m.

Various On-Campus Locations

Meet Mark Sterner. Just three months before graduation, Mark and four of his fraternity brothers — and best friends — headed to Spring Break. Through Mark’s story of personal tragedy, students realize the effects of mixing alcohol and driving. By simply sharing his story, rather than preaching consequences, Mark makes a true and honest connection with his audiences. This event is required.

See pages 17-20 for workshop and information session descriptions.

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3-5 p.m.

DUI: A Powerful Lesson

John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus

Hofstra USA Game Night: ”Hofstra Feud” Hofstra USA, Lower Level, North Campus

Are you a trivia buff? Are you good at answering Family Feud survey questions? Then join It’s PlayTyme Game Shows for Hofstra’s very own live game show. Prizes will be given to the winning team!

Games and MORE! Hofstra USA Dining Area, North Campus Come to Hof USA for free fun with arcade games and billiards!

And while you’re there, get a personalized greeting card or an airbrushed tattoo.

Ice Cream Truck Hofstra USA Plaza, North Campus Who doesn’t want free ice cream? Unleash your inner child and enjoy these delightful treats while you sit outside, enjoy some music, and relax.

Workshops and Information Sessions Session I: 2-2:45 p.m.

Staying Healthy 141 Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Members of the Department of Recreation and Intramural Sports discuss various ways you can stay healthy here at Hofstra. Learn about the Mack Fitness Center and the various classes you can take, as well as how to get involved with intramural sports and other recreational activities.

Writing Center Workshop 142 Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center North Campus A representative from the Writing Center provides an overview of the services that are available to help you improve the quality of your writing.

Powered by Faith 143 Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus The Hofstra Interfaith Center offers students the opportunity to continue practicing their faith while at Hofstra. During this information session, students learn about the religious services and cocurricular activities provided by the Interfaith Center.

PALS/Academic Coaching 145 Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Note: All entering students enrolled in PALS (Program for Academic Learning Skills) or the Academic Coaching program through Student Access Services must attend this information session. Enrolled students receive information about the programs, fill out any necessary paperwork to complete enrollment, and meet with their assigned learning specialist to establish a regular meeting schedule.

Monday, August 31

10 p.m.-midnight

What You Need to Know Before the First Day of Classes Plaza Room Middle Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Advising deans host a workshop to help you get a head start on your academic journey at Hofstra. Transfer students and those who did not attend New Student Orientation are strongly encouraged to attend this session.

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Monday, August 31

Study Abroad

Protect Your Financial Future!

Greenhouse Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus

142 Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus

Join us to learn about all the study abroad opportunities available at Hofstra University. Previous participants will be on hand to share their study abroad experiences, and are eager to answer any questions you may have.

Victory: On the Field and In the Classroom Plaza Room West, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus

Are you an NCAA student-athlete new to Hofstra? Come learn about the student-athlete academic support services and campus resources that will contribute to your success. Our review of institutional policies and procedures as they apply to NCAA rules will help you stay eligible to compete. This session is required for all NCAA student-athletes.

The College Student’s Guide to Cooking Main Dining Room Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus

Think you’re a top chef? Food experts from Campus Dining by Compass Group teach you how to use campus resources to create a marvelous meal. We hear they’ll also be giving away FREE cookware!

Session II: 3-3:45 p.m.

Managing College Life 141 Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus

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College life can be exciting and fun, but it can also be stressful. Hofstra’s Student Counseling Services will introduce you to successful stress management methods and ways to balance school, work, and life at and away from Hofstra.

Learn how to better manage stress now before midterms and finals!

Protect your financial future by learning how to choose and use credit cards responsibly and how to apply for scholarships, as well as requirements for renewing Hofstra scholarships/grants you may already have, tips on cutting expenses, identity theft issues, loan calculators, and much more!

Serving at Hofstra 143 Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus There are many different ways that students can engage in service learning at Hofstra. Join us to learn about this year’s service learning opportunities, our community partners, and how you can get involved and make a difference in the local community.

Who Wants an Internship?

Everybody!

Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater, Axinn Library, First Floor, South Campus Come to this interactive session to learn about internships and other practical experiences. We will help you explore your own interests, discover resources and opportunities and begin to think about all the great things you can accomplish during your time at Hofstra.

The Anatomy of a Pre-Health Major

Plaza Room West Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Learn what you need to do early on to build a strong application for health professional schools. We will discuss topics such as curriculum options and cocurricular, volunteer, and research opportunities.

Multipurpose Rooms, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Rise to the top of your game! Join us for a scavenger hunt — for potential student employment opportunities ­— as well as interactions with campus departments, refreshments and prizes. This event is sponsored by the Office of Student Employment (OSE).

Student Access Services 145 Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Student Access Services (SAS) provides accommodations and services for students with any type of documented disability. Our goal is to facilitate equal access to all University programs. To register with SAS or find out more, please attend this information session.

Session III: 4-4:45 p.m.

Managing College Life 141 Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus College life can be fun, but it can also be stressful. Hofstra’s Student Counseling Services will teach you stress management skills and how to balance school, work, and life at and away from Hofstra. Learn how to better manage stress now before midterms and finals!

Protect Your Financial Future!

142 Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Protect your financial future by learning how to choose and use credit cards responsibly and how to apply for scholarships, as well as requirements for renewing Hofstra scholarships/grants you may already have, tips on cutting expenses, identity theft issues, loan calculators, and much more!

Serving at Hofstra 143 Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus

Learning Blackboard!

Plaza Room East, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus

There are many different ways that students can engage in service learning at Hofstra. Join us to learn about this year’s service learning opportunities, our community partners, and how you can get involved and make a difference in the local community.

Monday, August 31

OSE 4 ME: The Quest for a Connection

Join Student Computing Services for an interactive presentation that will give you a head start in mastering the Blackboard Learn software!

Fraternity and Sorority 101

Study Abroad

Have you thought about joining Greek life at Hofstra? A representative from the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement will discuss how you can join a Greek organization and the expectations the University has for these organizations.

Greenhouse Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus

OSE 4 ME: The Quest for a Connection

Join us to learn about all the study abroad opportunities available at Hofstra University. Previous participants will be on hand to share their study abroad experiences, and are eager to answer any questions you may have.

145 Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus

Multipurpose Rooms, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Rise to the top of your game! Join us for a scavenger hunt — for potential student employment opportunities — as well as interactions with campus departments, refreshments, and prizes. This event is sponsored by the Office of Student Employment (OSE).

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Monday, August 31

Step Up to Success Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center Theater Axinn Library, First Floor, South Campus Mark Twain once said, “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”

Start with Hofstra’s Center for Academic Excellence, and prepare for your success! Learn all about the FREE programs we offer, including study skills workshops and tutoring. Your GPA will thank you!

Putting the “I” in Inclusion: Intercultural Engagement

Tuesday, September 1, 2015 8:30-9 a.m.

Traveler Turnout 221 Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Stop by the Office of Off-Campus Living and Commuting Student Services to fill up your coffee mug before the rest of the day’s programming. Meet fellow new commuting students and staff and have your questions answered. Light refreshments will be served.

Plaza Room West Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus

10-11 a.m.

Join the assistant directors of Intercultural Engagement & Inclusion for a discussion of cultural life at Hofstra University. Learn about the resources the office provides, how to become involved with diverse on-campus initiatives, and what intercultural life at Hofstra has to offer.

John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus

Learning Blackboard!

Plaza Room East Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Join Student Computing Services for an interactive presentation that will give you a head start in mastering the Blackboard Learn software!

50 Years On: Then and Now 50 Years On: Then and Now is a thought-provoking one-woman show that covers multiple topics and cultural issues.

After the show, there will be a question-and-answer session.

This event is required.

11 a.m.-noon

Ready Hofstra John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus

Stand Clear of the Closing Doors Plaza Room Middle Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Clueless about the NYC public transportation system? This session will show you how to navigate the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) and NYC MTA bus and subway systems like a native New Yorker. There will be transportation-related giveaways too!

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Hofstra representatives provide an overview of how to be prepared in the event of an emergency.

This event is required.

3-5 p.m.

Adams Playhouse Quad, South Campus

Meet at the Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center Atrium, North Campus

Meet Your Advising Dean Carnival Ladies and gentlemen, step right up and meet the greatest advisors on earth! Play games and win prizes; come one, come all!

1-3 p.m.

Club Carnival Intramural Fields, North Campus Get involved! Meet representatives from over 200 student clubs and organizations. Music will play as our Cheer Team, Dance Team, Pep Band and club sports teams perform. Students can enjoy FREE popcorn, hot dogs and cotton candy. You won’t want to miss it!

Please note: Transfer students are encouraged to stop by the OSLE Information Table to sign up for a special transfer outing later in the afternoon.

Tours of Academic Buildings Tomorrow is the big day! Pride Guides offer tours of South Campus so you can find your classes and ease those first-day jitters. Tours are offered every half hour.

4-7 p.m.

Transfer Student Outing: Dave & Buster’s Shuttle picks up at the Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center Bus Stop, North Campus Take on your fellow transfers in this gaming challenge. Enjoy a fajita buffet, bowling and a power card! Transportation will be provided to the local Dave & Buster’s. Advance registration is required; sign up for this trip at the OSLE Information Table at the Club Carnival.

3-5:15 p.m.

Intercultural Engagement and Inclusion Welcome Reception

Tuesday, September 1

Noon-1 p.m.

5-9 p.m.

Last-Minute Target Run

Plaza Rooms, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus

Shuttle picks up at the Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center Bus Stop, North Campus

The Intercultural Engagement and Inclusion (IEI) Welcome Reception is a fun way to engage with a large group of diverse students! Meet and network with upper-level students who lead a number of intercultural clubs and organizations, and learn how to get involved across campus.

Refreshments will be provided.

Did you forget a room essential? No worries! Our local Target has set aside some college necessities just for Hofstra students. All new students are invited to attend this event and shop at their leisure.

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Tuesday, September 1

5:30 p.m.

Hofstra Hillel Ice Cream Social Hofstra Hillel: The Center for Jewish Life on Campus The Hillel Lounge 213A Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center North Campus

Check Out Our Game Room Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, Lower Level, North Campus

Join us for ice cream and a chance to mingle! Meet our awesome staff, and make new friends.

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Hofstra University Honors College Aims of Education Address Multipurpose Room Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Each year, Hofstra University Honors College (HUHC) invites a senior scholar to speak with incoming HUHC students about his/her own vision of the aims of education. This personalized and singular vision builds upon and draws from the speaker’s discipline or field of study. After the presentation, HUHC representatives and other faculty lead small groups of students in reflective conversations about the lecture and their own views on the aims of education.

Refreshments will be served.

Please note: Attendance at this event is required of all entering HUHC students.

WELCOME WEEK HOURS: • Friday: 8 p.m.-Midnight • Saturday and Sunday: Noon-8 p.m.

REGULAR HOURS: • Monday-Friday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. • Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

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WELCOME WEEK DINING HOURS

FRIDAY, August 28

SATURDAY, SUNDAY, August 29 August 30

MONDAY, TUESDAY, August 31 September 1

AU BON PAIN at HOFSTRA DELI

8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Closed

Closed

8 a.m.-3 p.m.

8 a.m.-3 p.m.

AXINN LIBRARY CAFÉ

9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Closed

Closed

9 a.m.-2 p.m.

9 a.m.-2 p.m.

BRESLIN KIOSK

Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed

CAFÉ BISTRO at BITS ‘N’ BYTES

8 a.m.-2 p.m.

CYBER CAFÉ

Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed

Closed

DUTCH TREATS

11 a.m.-11 p.m.

ELI’S KOSHER KITCHEN

Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed

HOF USA

Closed

Closed

6 p.m.-Midnight

5 p.m.-2 a.m.

5 p.m.-2 a.m.

JAVA CONNECT

10 a.m.-8 p.m.

10 a.m.-8 p.m.

10 a.m.-8 p.m.

10 a.m.-8 p.m.

10 a.m.-8 p.m.

LAW SCHOOL KIOSK

8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Closed

Closed

8 a.m.-8 p.m.

8 a.m.-8 p.m.

MEDICAL SCHOOL CAFÉ

7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Closed

Closed

7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

NATHAN’S FAMOUS

11 a.m.-8 p.m.

11 a.m.-8 p.m.

11 a.m.-8 p.m.

11 a.m.-8 p.m.

11 a.m.-8 p.m.

NETHERLANDS CAFÉ

11 a.m.-8 p.m.

11 a.m.-8 p.m.

11 a.m.-8 p.m.

11 a.m.-8 p.m.

11 a.m.-8 p.m.

SBARRO

Noon-11 p.m.

Noon-11 p.m.

Noon-11 p.m.

Noon-11 p.m.

Noon-2 a.m.

STARBUCKS® AT CAFÉ ON THE CORNER

8 a.m.-3 p.m.

8 a.m.-3 p.m.

8 a.m.-3 p.m.

8 a.m.-3 p.m.

8 a.m.-3 p.m.

11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Closed 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

8 a.m.-2 p.m.

11 a.m.-11 p.m.

8 a.m.-2 p.m.

24 hours

STARBUCKS® AT CAFÉ ON THE QUAD Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed STARR CAFÉ

Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed

STUDENT CENTER CAFÉ

7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

SUBWAY

11 a.m.-8 p.m.

11 a.m.-8 p.m.

11 a.m.-10 p.m.

11 a.m.-10 p.m.

11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Religious Services at Hofstra 4 Catholic Mass is celebrated Sunday at 6 p.m. and Wednesday at 9 p.m. in the Greenhouse, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, Lower Level, North Campus.

4 Jewish Shabbat Services and dinner (sponsored by Hofstra Hillel: The Center for Jewish Life on Campus) are held every Friday night in the Mack Student Center Greenhouse. Call the Hillel Office at 516-463-0472 for more information.

4Muslim prayer is held every Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. in 219 Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus.

4Protestant worship service is held on Sunday at 1 p.m. in 219 Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 Classes begin for all undergraduate students.

11:15 a.m.

Convocation for New Undergraduate Students John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus

ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED.

Class schedule will change to allow participation.

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September 25-27, 2015 Information about Family Weekend is available at hofstra.edu/fw.

Share your Hofstra Pride by becoming a Family Weekend team member!

If you want to volunteer during Hofstra Fall Festival, please email parents@hofstra.edu.

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Hofstra P.R.I.D.E. Principles At Hofstra, we’re all about showing our Pride. Whether it’s attending an athletic event, volunteering time as a tutor, or joining an organization on campus, students can show their school spirit in a variety of ways. In order to do this, it’s important to know what we represent as a community. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the P.R.I.D.E. Principles, since we apply these principles not only to our behavior, but also to academic integrity.

Personal and Social Responsibility Respect for Self and Others Integrity, Ethics, and Leadership Diversity and Community Expression and Free Exchange

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EXPLORE NEXT DOOR Trips!

Register online via the Hofstra portal (My.Hofstra.edu).

See page 5 for details.

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MAURICE A. DEANE SCHOOL OF LAW

AU BON PAIN

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DAVID S. MACK PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER

DAVID S. MACK FITNESS CENTER

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THE LAWRENCE HERBERT SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION

Campus Map

Don’t miss the

President’s Welcome Friday, August 28, at 2:45 p.m.

David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex, North Campus

ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED.

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