Occidental College | Family Orientation Schedule 2019

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Occidental College Family Orientation Schedule Aug. 22 – Aug. 23, 2019 #OxyWelcome

1 THURSDAY 8/22 8 a.m. – Noon New Student Move-in Residence Halls 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Orientation Check-in Gilman Fountain 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Campus Tours Tours will depart every 30 minutes on the hour and half-hour. Comfortable shoes recommended. Last tour departs 12:30 p.m.

Meet at Thorne Hall Patio 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Academic Department Information Fair Faculty from academic programs will be available to answer your questions at the open-house style session.

Academic Commons

1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Your Student’s In College…Now What?

Learn more about what you can do to support your student in their transition to this new environment, both academically and personally, from the Dean of the College and the Dean of Students.

Thorne Hall 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Mock Classes with Faculty (see options on orange panel) 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

President’s Reception for All Families Meet President Veitch, other Oxy parents, and academic and student affairs deans and staff at this casual mixer. Open to all incoming parents and families. A light buffet will be served.

Mitchell Garden

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Lunch on Your Own The Marketplace

6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Welcome to Oxy! All-Community Celebration The official Orientation kickoff.

Hillside Theater

Noon – 1 p.m.

First-Generation Pre-Orientation Session & Lunch Oxy is proud to welcome first-generation college students - any students whose parents did not complete a four-year college degree - to our campus. First generation students and their guests are welcome to join us to learns about resources available to them and enjoy a hosted lunch.

Lower Herrick

6:45 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Hollywood Bowl Parents Excursion This event required pre-registration; visit Orientation check-in to inquire about the ticket wait-list. Transportation will depart campus at 6:45 p.m. and return at the conclusion of the concert, approximately 11:00 p.m.

Departs promptly at 6:45 p.m. from Collins House

2 FRIDAY 8/23 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Campus Tours Tours will depart every 30 minutes on the hour and half-hour. Comfortable shoes recommended. Last tour departs 10:30 a.m.

Meet at Thorne Hall Patio 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

EcoGreen Tours This fun, informative tour highlights Oxy’s green efforts including the Green Bean, FEAST and pollinator gardens, the 1 MW solar array, Bike Share, and other initiatives.

Comfortable shoes and a refillable water bottle recommended. One tour will start at 9 a.m.and one will start at 10 a.m.

Meet at Thorne Hall Patio 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Families of Student Athletes Session Learn about services provided to studentathletes.

Mosher 1 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Disability Services Presentation Students with disabilities and their families are invited to come meet Disability Services staff members who will be working with them throughout the year.

Choi Auditorium 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Lunch on Your Own The Marketplace

11 a.m. – Noon You Heard It Here First! Student Panel for Parents Find out how current students balance work, studies, campus living and more.

Choi Auditorium Noon – 3 p.m.

Campus Resources Fair Various departments and programs from around campus will be available to inform incoming students and families of the resources they offer and how they can be accessed.

JSC Quad 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

The Student Experience, Information Breakouts - Session A (see options on orange panel) 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Pre-Health Info Panel Learn important information for students interested in healthcare careers after Oxy. Mosher 1 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Pre-Law Info Panel Learn important information for students interested in atending Law School after Oxy. Lower Herrick

Dining Hours

3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Sexual Respect & Your Student Come meet Jennifer Broomfield, Title IX coordinator, and Maureen Frapwell, survivor advocate. You will hear about Oxy’s affirmative consent and sexual misconduct policies, as well as about the resources available to your student.

Choi Auditorium

The Marketplace is open for continuous dining service during Orientation from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m daily, with the following entree hours: Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Lunch: 11 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Dinner: 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

The Tiger Cooler will be open Monday — Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Green Bean will be open on Friday (8/23) from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; regular hours resume on Monday (8/26).

3 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.

Oxy Traditions From Io Triumphe to senior comps, learn what sets the Oxy experience apart.

Lower Herrick

All campus dining facilities are cash, check, or student meal plan only.

4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

The Student Experience, Information Breakouts - Session B (see options on orange panel)

Sessions marked with the tiger paw print are Oxy traditions; you will not want to miss out on these unique experiences!

5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Sweet Send-Offs Take the time to have a sweet treat with your student as you say your goodbyes.

This festive event concludes the Family Orientation Program; family members are kindly asked to depart campus by 7:00 p.m., as the remainder of the schedule is for students only.

Samuelson Alumni Center

= Oxy Tradition

Save the Date and plan to join us again for Homecoming & Family Weekend 2019. We look forward to welcoming you back to campus October 18-19 for a fun and festive celebration. Registration information will be available by early September.

Let’s get social! #OxyWelcome facebook.com/occidental @occidentalcollege on Instagram @occidental on Twitter

Stop by Orientation Headquarters in the Johnson Student Center if you have any questions or need directions.

THURSDAY MOCK CLASSES WITH FACULTY

FRIDAY STUDENT EXPERIENCE BREAK OUT SESSIONS

2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Session A – 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Linda Besemer, Art and Art History Why Study Light?

Johnson Hall 203

Chat with Director of Campus Safety Have your questions answered about safety, security, parking, emergency preparation, and more.

Fowler Hall 309

Juvenal Cortés, Diplomacy and World Affairs Voting to Create New Countries: The Referendum Experience in Catalonia Johnson Hall 103 Eric Frank, Art and Art History Michelangelo’s David (?)

Johnson Hall 105 David Kasunic, Music Should Music Ever Be Ugly?

Making a Case for Music that Offends Johnson Hall 315 John Lang, Sociology Our Future with Genetically Modified Food Johnson Hall 104 Gretchen North, Biology Trees on the Occidental Campus Meet in front of the BioScience Building Marci Raney ’01, Kinesiology Fatigue: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Johnson Hall 106 Adam Schoenberg, Music Introduction to Film Scoring Booth 200 NOTE: This class is limited to 12 parents

Dale Stieber and Anne Mar, Special Collections Occidental College History: A Primer Academic Commons, 3rd Floor Damian Stocking, Comparative Studies in Literature and Culture Dionysus, God of...?

Johnson 302 Kristi Upson-Saia, Religious Studies Hippocrates, Bedside Manner, and Health Johnson 303

Making “Cents” of Your Money Financial Aid staff will be on hand to answer questions and help you understand financial aid at Oxy. Fowler Hall 209 Introduccion a Estudiantes Servicios Conozca a representantes de diferentes oficinas del colegio, incluyendo Asuntos Estudiantes, Seguridad Colegial, Vida Residencial y Servicios de Alojamiento, ¡Cenga com preguntas!

Fowler Hall 201 The Culture of Care All members of the Occidental Community work together to ensure the health, safety and success of all students. This session will provide parents information on how we identify at-risk students and ensure they receive the proper support.

Fowler 207

Session B – 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Introduction to Academic Programs The academic deans and the registrar will answer questions about Oxy’s wide variety of academic programs.

Mosher 1 Nuts and Bolts of Student Wellness Learn about the services available to students at Emmons Student Wellness Center and have your questions answered about student health insurance.

Johnson 203 Family Panel A panel of current family members will share their Oxy experiences and give insights on how they have supported their students during the transition to college.

Johnson Hall Atrium

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

A more detailed schedule, including extended session descriptions, can be found online at: oxy.edu/familyorientation

Most campus offices are open for normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Academic Commons, Clapp Library Bookstore, Johnson Student Center Dean of Students Office, Berkus Hall Emmons Wellness Center Facilities Management Stockroom Financial Aid, AGC 119 Green Bean Coffee Lounge, JSC ID Card Pick-Up, JSC, Branca Patio Registrar’s Office, AGC 101 Advising Center, JSC 134 Student Business Office, AGC 117 Need something for your student’s room?

Check out the Sustainable Recycle Yard Sale on the Norris Patio on 8/19, 8/22, & 8/26 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to buy gently used hangers, fans, school supplies, etc.

Stop by Orientation Headquarters in the Johnson Student Center if you have any questions or need directions.