Week of Welcome 2014

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s e r u t n e v d A n r e h t u o Your S

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As we kick off another academic year, we are excited to celebrate with a wonderful variety of programs and activities! Take a close look at the schedule and participate in as many opportunities as your schedule allows. This is a great way to get better connected at Southern, meet new people, learn about new opportunities, and get some free food!

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ONGOING WOW EVENTS 8am-10pm Pillow Give-a-way • Every day during WOW Find a welcome back pillow hidden in the Adanti Student Center and redeem the sticker on the back of the pillow at the bookstore for a prize. The pillow is yours to keep!

The following offices will hold extended hours on the dates listed below: • UG admissions • first stop • academic and career advising • Bursar • card services • Disability Resource center • financial aid • Graduate studies • Registrar’s office • Residence life • student health and wellness center

Monday, August 25 8:00am – 6:00pm Tuesday, August 26 8:00am – 6:00pm Wednesday, August 27 8:00am – 6:00pm Thursday, August 28 8:00am – 6:00pm Friday, August 29 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday, September 1 (Holiday - University Closed) Tuesday, September 2 8:00am – 6:00pm Wednesday, September 3 – Friday, September 5 8:00am – 4:30pm

10:00am-2:00pm Join Alumni Relations for Refreshments Every weekday during WOW Front of Wintergreen Alumni Relations will have important information on scholarships, mentoring, and networking with alumni. thursday, august 28 through friday, september 5

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ONGOING WOW EVENTS To Crown the Rainbow: New Paintings from Lauren Britton exhibition Dates: august 28 - october 19 John lyman center for the Performing arts lobby Gallery open monday thru friday 10:00am-5:00pm Reception Date: sunday, sept. 14 • 2:00pm-5:00pm An art exhibit that explores the queer experience using icons and signifiers. The artist has investigated the rainbow as a signifier and has recently been thinking about the problematic nature of the rainbow in culture.

Sponsored By: The Lyman Center, LGBTQIA Prism Club and the Sexuality and Gender Equality (S.A.G.E.) Center.

Owls Nest Welcome Centers thursday august 28 • 8:00-11:00am wintergreen Parking Garage and Davis Parking Garage friday august 29 • 8:00-11:00am wintergreen Parking Garage and Davis Parking Garage tuesday september 2 • 4:30-7:45pm school of Business and Jennings/ morrill Rotunda

Owl Locator Stations Need help finding a class or locating an office on campus? Stop by our Owl Locator Stations in the Academic Quad, where Southern student leaders will be stationed to help answer questions and get you on your intended flight path! thursday, august 28 • 8:00am-2:00pm friday, august 29 • 8:00am-12:00pm tuesday, september 2 • 8:00am-2:00pm wednesday, september 3 • 8:00-2:00pm

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Welcome EVENTS

8:00pm-10:00pm • Drive-In Movie • ResLife Quad Come out to relax and watch “Neighbors” on the outdoor big-screen! Free popcorn brought to you by RHA!

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12:00pm-2:00pm Peanut Butter and Jelly Thursdays • Academic Quad Join ProCon and make your own PB&J and mingle with other SCSU students! Learn how to get involved in SCSU’s programming board!

12:30pm-1:00pm • Instant Chinese! • EN D149 Southern teaches Chinese! Join the World Languages and Literatures Department to learn something fun about the Chinese language and culture, and to experience the spirit of globalization on campus! You will be amazed that you will be able to speak some Chinese instantly!

1:30-3:00pm President’s Ice Cream Social Dunkin’ Donuts Patio Area Join President Papazian and her cabinet for a cool welcome to the semester!

President’s Ice Cream Social

1:30-3:00pm The Hungry Games • Academic Quad Come join the Office of Campus Recreation as we bring lawn games to the President’s Ice Cream Social. Come play KanJam, Cornhole, and Baggo! The Office of Campus Recreation will also have staff available to provide students with information about upcoming intramural and club sports seasons.

1:30pm-3:00pm • Do the Blue • Dunkin’ Donuts Patio Area Join Southern’s own Blue Crew to show your Southern pride as we start a new year at SCSU. Get your photo taken for a photo project and tell us your favorite part about being a Southern Owl! 5:00pm-7:30pm Screening and Discussion of the Film “Higher Learning” • EN B121 “Higher Learning,” a film directed by John Singleton and released in 1994, deals with issues surrounding race, class, gender, sexuality, and nationality on a college campus. These concerns remain important to students today - especially in light of the shootings in California in May, new attention towards rape culture and athlete/sports culture, the evolving immigration debate, and the discourse around the crumbling of affirmative action programs.

Join faculty of the Department of History as they host a screening and discussion addressing the contemporary relevance of this film and the ways in which courses in their department can help to place these matters impacting the lives of Southern students within their proper historical contexts.

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5:00pm-8:00pm Play Ultimate Frisbee • Club Sports Field The SCSU Ultimate Frisbee team invites you to come out and learn the game of Ultimate Frisbee! Bring your friends and create a team or come alone and join ours! Other lawn games will also be available!

8:00pm-12:00am Game Night • FPS & Farnham Hall Game Room Calling all gamers! Come check out the Farnham Game Room and Farnham Programming Space for video and board games! Light snacks and drinks provided by Farnham Hall.

9:00pm-1:00am Welcome Back “All Black Everything” Dance Party • ASC Ballroom Welcome back! Join ProCon and your fellow SCSU students for our biggest dance party of the year! Don’t forget to wear all black!

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11:00am-2:00pm First Year Experience Open House • EN B213 Stop by the First Year Experience office to chat with the FYE staff, INQUIRY faculty and peer mentors over light refreshments. Get all of your questions answered!

12:00pm-2:00pm • “I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for Ice Cream!” • Academic Quad Join Southern’s Student Government Association for ice cream novelties, learn about student governance, and how your voice can make a difference!

5:00pm-10:00pm • Get Your Skate On • Brownell Parking Lot DJ Fire will provide the music as you skate the night away on an outdoor roller-skating rink.

Roller skates will be provided!

8:00pm-10:00pm • RHA Movie Series: Life as a House • FPS Join RHA and the Transfer Living and Learning Community for a showing of Life as a House (2001) Drama – Starring Kevin Kline, Hayden Christensen, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Jenna Malone. Directed by Irwin Winkler. When a boring and predictable man is diagnosed with cancer, he resolves to make big changes in his life, including taking custody of his angry and out-of-control teenage son. The two tear down his house, and end up rebuilding all those individuals around them. All involved are confronted with their true selves and have to determine whether or not to choose to redeem themselves through reinvention.

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SATG AU0 3 2:00pm-6:00pm Carnival Extravaganza Residence Life Quad & West Campus Quad Join the Office of Residence Life at this awesome afternoon of festivities! Join your fellow students for food, games, inflatables, music and more! All students are welcome!

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7:00pm-11:00pm • #scsUsurvived Residence Life Quad & Basketball Court Congratulations on surviving your first week at SCSU! Come blow off some steam and play basketball, volleyball and lawn games. Sponsored by the Residence Life 1st Generation Living and Learning Community.

September 3 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm (EN Rotunda): Tim Parrish Book Signing September 17 • 1:10pm - 2:00pm (EN A120): Writing Race – Panel of 2 Writers September 29 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm (ASC 306): Male Body Image September 30 • 7:30pm (ASC Ballroom): Student Panel on Fear and Power October 1 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm (EN 121): PTSD and What Follows October 14 • 7:30pm (ASC Theater): American History X October 22 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm (ASC Ballroom): Dr. M.E. Dyson October 27 • 1:00pm (ASC Ballroom): “Tricked” Film Screening and Discussion October 27 • 7:30pm (ASC Ballroom): “Tricked” Film Screening and Discussion October 28 • 7:30pm (ASC Theater): “Girl Rising” Film Screening and Discussion October 29 • 1:00pm (ASC Ballroom): Ms. Jane Elliot – Speaker October 29 • 6:00pm (ASC Theater): Ms. Jane Elliot – Speaker November 5 • 7:30pm (ASC Ballroom): Open Mic, Expression of Justice November 12 • 1:00 - 2:00pm (ASC 305): “Mansome” Film Screening and Discussion November 19 • 7:00pm (ASC Theater): “Skyfall” 007 Film Screening and Discussion

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MOPNT SE 1 10:00am-4:00pm Beach Bus Trip! to Hammonasset!

Buses leaving from MFH Join the Residence Hall Association and Programs Council off campus for the day!

Sign up in the Office of Student Life.

12:30pm-2:00pm SCSU NAACP Labor Day BBQ • Academic Quad Join members from the SCSU NAACP college chapter as we unite and invite all students to a BBQ to kick off another exciting year at SCSU. Hamburgers, hot dogs and more will be provided!

6:00pm-10:00pm • International Fair • North Campus Parking Lot All students are welcome to head over to North Campus to participate in the International Fair. While you are there meet some of the folks who live in the International Living and Learning Community located in North Campus!

7:00pm-8:30pm • Zumba with the Greeks • FPS Get up, Go Greek! Ditch the boring workout and join SCSU’s sororities for a night of prizes and Zumba!

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TUEPST SE 2 10:00am-2:00pm • School of Education “Welcome Back” • DA Lobby Current and future School of Education candidates are invited to drop by our welcome back tables for information and refreshments.

10:00am-2:00pm • Snack & Ask • ASC Fireplace Lounge Join the INQ Peer Mentors in the Fireplace Lounge and make a “Snack Bag To Go” on your way to class. Peer Mentors will be available to answer any lingering questions you may have.

12:00pm-2:00pm Multicultural and SAGE Center: A Taste of Culture Open House ASC 234 Students, faculty and staff are cordially invited to visit the Multicultural and newly relocated SAGE Center. Come and learn about our programs, resources and enjoy a taste of our Southern culture!

12:00pm-2:00pm • Women’s Center Info Table • ASC Plaza Level This informative table will provide info on the Women’s Center and Men’s Initiative.

Information on the Sexual Assault Response Team and Bystander Intervention will be provided.

1:00pm-2:00pm Dance on the Lawn • Academic Quad Join the Theatre Department and Professor Larry Nye to learn a dance routine to a big number from the musical “Bring it On”.

Wear shoes you can move in and BRING IT!

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1:00pm-2:30pm Book Signing with Tim Parrish • EN Rotunda Meet the author of this year’s common read, Fear and What Follows, and get your book signed! Light refreshments will be served.

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HOMECOMING

11:00am-1:00pm • Snack Bag Project • ASC 201 Join us for a creative service project to encourage our young neighbors! We will be creating snack bags with messages of academic encouragement for school-aged children within the Brookside Residential Community. Say hello to our neighbors and wish them well as they enter their first week of school!

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Stay updated by following @SCSUStudentLife

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1:00pm-3:00pm Transfer Student Hang-Out ASC Outside the Game Room If you are a transfer student, join Southern’s Student Government Association for some fun, food, and activities while meeting fellow transfer students. Get tips on how to get connected at SCSU and gain valuable information about making the most of your Southern experience!

4:00-5:00pm • Vegetarian/Vegan Pizza Social • ASC 301 Come enjoy some vegetarian/vegan and gluten free food while learning where to dine in New Haven!

Ronald D. herron Day of service

saturday, september 20 take part in a southern tradition and join

7:00pm-8:00pm fellow students, faculty and staff in a day of Learn “Moore” About service to the New haven community!

Owls Athletics MFH Register online before Join members from monday, september 15 at the athletic https://southernct.collegiatelink.net department, Owls’ studentathletes, members of the “Blue Crew” and recreation, intramurals and club sports staff members to learn about the extensive opportunities to become immersed in Owl Nation as an athlete, a fan or a student employee.

Giveaways and light refreshments will be provided.

7:00pm-11:00pm Popsicles and Air Brush • FPS Grab a custom airbrushed t-shirt and enjoy popsicles with your friends! Sponsored by the Residence Life Honors College Living and Learning Community.

8:00pm-10:00pm Cardboard Canoe Race • Pelz Pool Come join the fun! Teams will construct canoes using only the supplies provided. Once built, we’re jumping in the water for a competition! Grab your friends and dress in “team uniforms.”

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WEPDT SE 3 9:00am-9:45am & 10:00am-10:45am Ride Outside! • Dunkin’ Donuts Patio We’re taking your indoor cycling workout outside! Get some fresh air and fitness all in one with this cycling class located outside the MJA Student Center. No experience necessary, just dress for a workout. Space is limited so check in 10 minutes before class begins! Back to back classes offered 9:00-9:45am/10:00-10:45am.

FREE for all students- no membership necessary!

9:30am-11:00am • Commuter Student Meeting: Power Up • ASC 215 Stop by the new commuter student lounge to fill up your coffee mug before the rest of the day’s events! Meet fellow commuter students and staff and get your questions answered.

Light refreshments will be served.

10:00am-2:00pm • School of Education “Welcome Back” • DA Lobby Current and future School of Education candidates are invited to drop by our welcome back tables for information and refreshments.

11:00am-2:00pm • Don’t be Afraid of the DARC! • Dunkin’ Donuts Patio Welcome back to campus! Come and get familiar with the resources available through the Drug and Alcohol Resource Center and pick up a a student success kit! Snacks and giveaways will be provided!

11:00am-2:00pm • Credit Union Meet and Greet • ASC Street Level Have you visited your on-campus credit union yet? Stop by for free food, raffles, giveaways and more! Improve your chances of winning the raffles by opening an account with us! Bring two forms of identification and money to deposit!

11:30am • 1:30pm • Fuel Your Brain • Outside Granoff Hall Come Fuel Your Brain with the Health and Wellness Center Staff! Grab some food and play games before classes! Subway sandwiches will be provided outside Granoff Hall, located across from the Wintergreen Building, for all SCSU Owls!

12:00pm-2:00pm Are You Smarter than Otus? • ASC Plaza Level How well do you know your school? Compete against everyone’s favorite mascot, Otus the SCSU Owl, for a chance to win prizes!

Play games and hang out with Otus for the day!

12:00pm-2:00pm • Women’s Studies and Triota Open House • EN B229 Meet faculty and students in the WHS Program and Triota, the National Women’s Studies Honor Society.

12:30pm-3:30pm 2014 Unity Welcome Bash • Conn Hall Lawn Join the Multicultural Center as we kick off the semester with a live Mariachi band, DJ Prince Mal, SCSU student performances, multicultural trivia, light refreshments and more. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends and learn about different opportunities at Southern.

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1:00pm-2:00pm Women’s Center and Men’s Initiative 101 • ASC 308 Join staff from the Women’s Center and Men’s Initiative and learn about the services we offer, how to access these services and the events the Center sponsors.

4:00pm-5:30pm Welcome to the Flow • Yoga Experience • Academic Quad Join us for “flow” yoga experience! Wear a blue t- shirt and come join the flow!

6:00pm-7:00pm • Safety Decisions for Life Gameshow • ASC Theatre Student teams will compete against university police in a fun and interactive game show. Come out and bring your friends!

5:30pm-6:30pm Game Night • ASC Ballroom Grab a friend and come test your mental health trivia skills with the Counseling Center. Snacks and prizes will be given away. Find out who the true champions of trivia are!

7:30pm-9:00pm • Slice of New Haven • FPS Come discuss some interesting New Haven facts while enjoying some of New Haven’s most famous pizza. Pepe’s, Modern and Bar pizza will all be sampled!

7:00pm-9:00pm • Craft Night • West Campus Quad Come show your creativity with Neff Hall, Hickerson Hall and West Campus! Enjoy tie-dying, cookie decorating and test your knowledge of SCSU trivia!

7:30-9:30pm Bring the Noise! • Jess Dow Field (Football Field) S-C-S-U Goooo Southern!!!! Are you a sports fanatic? Do you have school spirit? Do you have what it takes to be a part of the Blue Crew? Come out to the First Blue Crew Spirit Night and learn the many chants that we will be using this year !. Free food, giveaways, and prizes will be provided!

GO OWLS!

9:00pm-11:00pm • Pinterest with ProCon • ASC Dining Area Join Programs Council as they kick-off their “Pinterest with ProCon” crafts series!

Make your own “initial art” to take back to your home or residence hall!

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S R U H T PT SE 4 8:00am-2:00pm Athletic Department Welcome Center • MFH and Pelz Gymnasium Coaches and staff members from the Athletic department will be on hand to provide snacks for all Owls. Informational materials for upcoming athletic events will also be available.

12:00pm-2:00pm • Peanut Butter and Jelly Thursdays • Academic Quad Join ProCon and make your own PB&J and mingle with other SCSU students! Learn how to get involved in SCSU’s programming board, ProCon and don’t forget to pick up a free, cool treat from the ice cream truck!

3:00-5:00pm • True Life: I’m a Student Leader • ASC Resource Room Stop by the ASC Resource Room and meet some of Southern’s Student Leaders! Share in the enthusiasm of becoming a part of the Owl Family and getting involved around campus.

4:00pm-6:00pm Multicultural and International Welcome Reception • ASC Ballroom Join staff from the Multicultural Center and the Office of International Education as we welcome students and faculty to campus. Network with faculty and students and be introduced to all of the diversity resources on campus. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and build bridges that can last for years! All are welcome!

4:00pm-7:30pm • Give a Shirt, Get a Shirt • Conn Hall Lawn Transfer student? Bring in a shirt from your transfer institution and trade it in for a SCSU t-shirt! Meet some fellow transfer students, grab some popcorn, cotton candy or snow cones, and hang out. All shirts traded in will be donated to charity.

7:00pm-8:00pm • Graduate Student Social • DA Lobby Enjoy a slice of pizza and socialize with some of Southern’s current graduate students.

8:00pm-11:00pm Greek Life Showcase • ASC Ballroom Whether you are interested in learning more about fraternities and sororities or just looking for a great night of entertainment, come out to watch fraternity and sorority members showcase their talents and perform! The night promises to be filled with music, dance and laughter.

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8:30pm-11:00pm • NFL Returns • FPS Want to watch the Seahawks vs. Packers game on big screen TV’s? Join us to help celebrate the return of NFL Football! Light snacks and drinks provided.

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12:00pm-2:00pm LGBTIQQA & Allies Ice Cream Social Dunkin’ Donuts Patio Join us for an ice cream social where LGBTIQQA students, faculty, staff and ALLIES can come together to network and enjoy a delicious treat!

2:00pm-4:00pm • Community Garden Service Project SCSU Community Garden • Behind Davis Hall Be a part of Southern’s long-standing tradition of service and sustainability by spending time in our beautiful campus garden! Learn about the garden and other initiatives that intersect service and sustainability while getting your hands a little dirty. Please wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes.

4:00pm-6:00pm • A Happier World Begins with YOU! • ASC Theater Watch the award winning, thought-provoking documentary, “Happy,” and learn about how you can create more happiness and well-being in your life. A brief discussion on how this film applies to you will follow. Your heart will smile!

4:00pm-6:30pm Walking Tour of Downtown New Haven Leaving from the front of Hickerson Hall Join us for an interactive walking tour of downtown New Haven! Learn some unique history of our great city and enjoy some of New Haven’s most famous ice cream, Ashley’s!

8:00pm-10:00pm RHA Movie Series: “A League of their Own” • FPS This film follows the story of two sisters who join the league amidst their own growing rivalry. In 2012, this film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”

Sponsored by RHA and the Residence Life 1st Generation Living and Learning Community.

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SAT T SEP 6 1:00pm-3:00pm Take a Breath of Fresh Air West Campus Quad Take a moment to relax during the craziness of the Week of Welcome and join Hickerson Hall and the Sustainability Living and Learning Community for some beginner yoga. Afterwards, join us for some tea and coffee before you join the other WOW events!

1:30pm • Women’s Field Hockey • Jess Dow Field Come cheer on the women’s field hockey team for their first home game of the season as they take on Mansfield on the football field!

2:00pm-4:00pm • Model Behavior • ASC Ballroom A Join the FACE Models Committee of Programs Council to learn about the fundamentals of modeling and designing. Find out about tryouts and other upcoming events!

2:00pm-4:00pm • Matinee Movie • ASC Theater Join Programs Council at a matinee showing of “Godzilla!” Popcorn and snacks will be served.

7:00pm-11:00pm • Video Game Tournament • FPS Show your skills on all the latest games! Light snacks and drinks will be provided.

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September

Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival monday, september 8 12:00-1:00pm eNG a121

Join the celebration and learn about this cultural event, Chinese traditions and music, and try a moon cake!

Involvement Fair wednesday, september 10 1:00-3:00pm academic Quad

Come meet representatives from of our many clubs and organizations!

Find out how to get involved on campus and explore the many opportunities that we have to offer!

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President’s State of the University Address wednesday, september 17 1:00-2:00pm asc Ballroom

Southern’s President, Dr. Mary A. Papazian, will speak about university goals, new initiatives, facilities, construction, outreach, and student success initiatives for the 2014-2015 academic year!

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10:00am Women’s Field Hockey • Jess Dow Field Come cheer on the SCSU women’s field hockey team as they take on Shippensburg!

1:00pm-4:00pm NFL Sunday Returns Adanti Student Center Theater Join your fellow students the NFL Sunday season kicks off on the big screen!

Pizza and wings will be provided.

Football Kickoff Rally, Tailgate and Game Rally friday, september 12 1:00-2:00pm academic Quad tailGate saturday, september 13 11:00-12:00pm wintergreen Game: Noon

Day of Service saturday, september 20

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Stay and Play Weekend

monday, september 22

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with tasty Latin dishes, live performances by SCSU students and a keynote speaker.

Zumba with the Fitness Center tuesday, september 23 7:30-8:30pm asc Ballroom

saturday, september 13 saturday, september 27 11am-12:00pm front of wintergreen Building

friday, september 26 8:00-10:00pm farnham Programming space saturday, september 27 following the football game Res life Quad sunday, september 28 Big e trip 10:00am-4:00pm

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Check Out Southern’s Annual Fall Events!

Alumni Professionals Day wednesday, october 1 Southern students have the opportunity to sit down with alumni who work in a wide variety of professions. In this relaxed atmosphere, students are able to ask alumni questions about their work and enjoy light refreshments.

Lake Compounce Trip friday, october 10 4:00-11:00pm Sibling Night friday, october 17 Siblings, cousins, young friends and guests are invited to SCSU to spend the night with their big brother or sister on campus! Sponsored by the Office of Residence Life, the night is filled with fun events, dinner and spending time together.

Owl Family Day saturday, october 18 Southern Connecticut State University invites the parents and families of students to attend Owl Family Day. This annual event gives parents and families the opportunity to visit your student’s campus home, meet with university faculty and staff, cheer on the SCSU football Owls and meet other SCSU families.

Homecoming Festivities saturday, october 18 A Southern tradition for more than 30 years, the theme of this year’s Homecoming is “Owl Nation.”

Homecoming includes a SCSU football game, Homecoming parade, the Pep Rally, a dance party and more!

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Majors Expo october The Majors Expo provides students the opportunity to explore the majors and minors that Southern has to offer. Students are also provided information about career opportunities related to their major while connecting with faculty, staff, upperclassmen and alumni.

Social Justice Week wednesday, october 22 to wednesday, october 29 Event locations vary daily.

Adopt-A-Family Food Drive end of october – November Donate canned and dried nonperishable goods for local families in need!

Friends of Rudolph end of November – December In collaboration with the New Haven Police Department, members of the Southern community are invited to donate a new, unwrapped, nonviolent toy to be donated to children from local New Haven community.

Day of Peace December A day on campus designated to promoting peace within ourselves, across the campus, in the community, nation, world and the universe.

New York City Trip friday, December 5 9:00am-3:00pm Winter Wonderland wednesday, December 10 6:00-9:00pm farnham Programming space

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Hick: Hickerson Hall Wilk: Wilkinson Hall B-Nell: Brownell Hall Roberta’s (Berta’s): North Campus Market Owls Account: SCSU Email Week of Welcome [WOW]: First week of the semester Conn: Connecticut Hall [Dining Hall] Bagwag: Bagel Wagon in Engelman Hall Swipes: Guest meal into Conn Hall/Anywhere Meals Blue Crew: SCSU Spirit Squad OA: Orientation Ambassador RA: Resident Advisor FNF4A: Friday Night Free For All Food Loot: Money on your Hoot Loot that can be spent at any on-campus dining facility

Hoot Loot: SCSU ID card. Can also be used as a pre-paid debit card on campus and at selected locations off campus.

TE 8: Temporary Building 8 RHA: Residence Hall Association Dogleg: Parking lot behind Brownell that is typically used for Overnight Guest Parking

SGA: Student Government Association ProCon: Programs Council MySCSU: The center of technology needs at SCSU. Here you can find links to Learn9, Banner Web, and OWLS Mail.

BannerWeb: A student information system that is used to manage student records. Here you can find your schedule, check grades, manage financial awards, and search the course catalog.

Otus: Southern’s mascot, an owl, who you can see around campus and at athletic events sporting his blue and white school spirit

SCSU Lingo

Hootie: Hoot Loot

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LOL C omedy Series

LOL @Lyman Center Laugh out Loud Comedy Night • friday, september 12, 2014 • 8:00pm Tickets: $15 General Public, FREE for SCSU Students with valid ID (Limit 1) Homecoming 2014 Laugh out Loud Comedy Night Nicole Byer, Pete Davidson, Jermaine Fowler • saturday, october 18, 2014 • 8:00pm

Nicole Byer is one of comedy’s fastest rising stars. As a breakout of MTV’s hit show, GIRL CODE, she holds over 166,000 Twitter followers and now regularly appears all over the network.

Pete Davidson can be seen as a series regular on three MTV programs: Guy Code, Wild ‘N’ Out and Failosophy. He takes his real life situations whether it’s tackling family issues or the pitfalls of adolescence and finds humor behind it all.

Jermain Fowler is on the cast of GUY CODE, performed as a finalist in NBC’s Stand Up for Diversity, toured with Comedy Central and is regularly featured on CollegeHumor.com He will next be seen in Fox’s reboot of IN LIVING COLOR. Tickets: $15 General Public, FREE for SCSU Students with valid ID (Limit 1) Laugh out Loud Comedy Night Lavell Crawford • saturday, November 1, 2014 • 8:00pm Perhaps best known for his recurring role on AMC’s Emmy Award-winning “BREAKING BAD” funnyman Lavell Crawford is quickly climbing the comedic ranks and becoming one of the hottest stars in the biz today

Tickets: Contact the box office for ticket prices.

20 WEEK OF WELCOME

SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody!

• thursday, November 13, 2014 • 8:00pm The bestselling Fifty Shades of Grey has become a world sensation.

Grab your girlfriends for SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody - for big laughs, sexy fun, and lots of surprises and post-show, you can even take a photo with the naughty star himself.

Tickets: Contact the box office for ticket prices.

Laugh out Loud Comedy Night Hannibal Buress with Special Guest • friday, November 21, 2014 • 8:00pm Hannibal Buress is a comedian, actor, writer, musician, magician, and poker dealer from Chicago.

He’s appeared on television a lot. At least 10 times.

Actually it’s way more than that. He’s the cohost of The Eric Andre Show on Adult Swim. He’s a cast member on Broad City on Comedy Central. He tours regularly doing stand up comedy. There’s other stuff on Google that you can find.

Tickets: Contact the box office for ticket prices.

Godspell presented by the Crescent Players and Department of Theatre • october 10, 11, 16, 17 • 8:00pm • october 12, 18, 19 @ 2:00pm HIGGINS IN HARLEM presented by the Crescent Players and Department of Theatre • Dec. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 • 8:00pm • Dec 6, 7 • 2:00pm • kendall Drama lab

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MUST DO while at SCSU:  Have your picture taken with Otus  Participate in Homecoming Parade

 Take a trip to the Student Center for late night dining  Show your school spirit by joining the BLUE CREW

at an Athletic Event

 Play volleyball in the Residence Life Quad  Participate in the Day of Service

 Get your UPASS/RIDES cards  Form an intramural team with a group of your friends  Attend a comedy show at the Lyman Center  Read the Common Read book and attend an event  Walk through Founder’s Gate  Go on a late night trip to Three Brother’s Diner

 Grab a free sandwich at ProCons PB&J Thursdays  Explore downtown New Haven  Buy apparel from the bookstore  Go to a SCSU vs. UNH athletic event

 Enjoy a burger from Louie’s Lunch in Downtown

New Haven, home of the first hamburger

 Attend a football tailgate  Compare Pepe’s, Modern and Sally’s Pizza –

New Haven is known for its excellent pizza

 Visit the Community Garden on campus  Find the hidden owl in the Engleman rotunda  Attend a Friday Night Free for All Event  Climb West Rock

 Visit and buy a cookie from the North Campus Market, aka Roberta’s  Volunteer at or make a donation to our annual

Friends of Rudolph program

 Enjoy the Academic Quad on a nice day  Learn to tell time using the sundial on Engleman Hall  Take a weekend shuttle to the mall or Hamden plaza  Rub the statue of Engleman’s head in the

Engleman Rotunda.

 Attend a concert at Toad’s Place  Take the train to New York City

This list is a compilation of numerous ideas from Southern’s student leaders!

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WOW PassPoRt

WEEK OF WELCOME

PRIZES Attend 5 programs

and earn a free coffee from Dunkin’ Donuts.

Attend 10 programs and earn a long sleeve SCSU t-shirt.

Attend 16 programs and earn free coffee from Dunkin’ Donuts, a long sleeve SCSU t-shirt, plus be entered to win a $250 Barnes and Noble Gift Card.

Valid Thurs., Aug. Aug. 27th²Sun., Sept. Sept.

7th Valid Thurs, 28 - Sun., 7

SCSU WEEK OF WELCOME

2014 Passport Procedures 1. Complete and sign the passport below.

1. Complete and sign the passport below.

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Name: ____________________________________________________ Student ID #: _____________________________________________ Name: _______________________________________ Student ID #:____________________ Owls Email: ______________________________________________ Owls Email: ___________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________

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