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Emmanuel News september 2010

Exploring Boston

New Student Day of Service

Tour of Historic Fenway Park

Academic Convocation

WELCOME TO A NEW YEAR Whether you are a first-year or returning student, gear up for an exciting year at Emmanuel! Here are just a few activities and events to look forward to over the next several weeks!

Annual Volunteer & Activities Fairs

IN THIS ISSUE

Concert featuring State Radio

What’s New for 2010-2011?

Student Play

Family Weekend

Places to Study Around Campus

2 Check Out Our New Academic Offerings for Fall 2010

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campus news

What’s New for 2010-2011?

Plenty! Here’s a look at some of the exciting new changes that have occurred at Emmanuel over the summer months. Once you’ve settled in, take a walk around campus and check out everything for yourself!

Updated Fitness Centers With all new equipment in the Jean Yawkey Center and Saint Joseph Hall Fitness Centers, your workouts will never be the same! New cardio equipment includes treadmills, arc trainers, elliptical machines and bikes. All new equipment includes personal or embedded flat-screen TVs. Bikes and treadmills include full iPod integration and are equipped with Nike+iPod technology.

Internships and Career Development Office The Internships and Career Development Office (IC/D) moved to a great new space in the recently reopened East Wing of the Administration Building.

Swing by to see the new office, plus check out the department’s revamped web pages!

New Athletic Teams

Emmanuel’s women’s lacrosse program gets set for varsity play this upcoming spring, while the men’s program will compete at the club level in 2011 and turn varsity a year later. There is a new locker room for the men’s squad just off the Jean Yawkey Center gymnasium. For information on all Saints teams, visit www.goecsaints.com.

The Fenway Room It’s a room with a view! The Fenway Room is a beautiful new space that overlooks The Fenway and is the new spot for events, programs, meetings and lectures on campus.

New Classrooms and Offices

You’ll also find new and updated classrooms and administrative office suites around campus.

In the Administration Building, be sure to visit the computer classrooms and training room on Level One as well as the new lecture hall on Level Three. There are also new classrooms in Marian Hall.

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Emmanuel News SEPTEMBER 2010

campus news New Areas of Study for Fall 2010 New areas of study include: •• •• •• •• •• ••

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Accounting

American Politics & Government Crime and Justice

Food for Thought

International Relations & Comparative Politics

In addition to dining in the Marian Hall Dining Room, Atrium Café and Muddy River Café, be sure to explore these options available to you for the first two weeks of the academic year:

Sport Management

Sandwich Cart Administration Building

Health Sciences Human Services

Social Inequality & Social Justice

For more information, visit www.emmanuel.edu and click on “Academics.”

Our Twitter page was voted one of the best among Boston colleges and universities. More than 1,000 fans follow us on Facebook.

What are you waiting for?

An easy grab-and-go option, a sandwich cart will be an additional dining option available in the Administration Building during the first two weeks of classes.

Themed Buffet Lunch Upper Atrium Jean Yawkey Center Monday-Friday Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Enjoy a themed buffet-style lunch upstairs in the Jean Yawkey Center. Look for the weekly menus on the Portal and in the Marian Hall Dining Room.

Bon Appétit Hours of Operation Marian Hall Dining Room Monday - Friday Breakfast: 7:15 - 10:00 a.m.

Continental: 10:00 - 11:15 a.m.

Lunch: 11:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Light Lunch: 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Dinner: 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday Continental: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

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

Dinner: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Muddy River Café Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Atrium Café Monday - Thursday 6:00 p.m. - midnight Friday - Sunday 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Did you know you can also schedule meal requests from Bon Appétit for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Or that you can take part in the “Pack-Out Program” if 10 or more students request meals to enjoy in their rooms or on the road? Find out more about all of your dining options by visiting the Emmanuel Portal.

Student Financial Services You will receive information from the Office of Student Financial Services as part of your Welcome Week packet. For further assistance, stop by the office in Room 340 of the Administration Building or visit the Emmanuel Portal.

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campus news Looking for a Place to Study Around Campus? Here Are a Few Options to Explore:

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Cardinal Cushing Library

The obvious choice for study space on campus, the two floors of the library include ample seating and tables, not to mention 50 individual studying carrels. You have access to computer stations and the assistance of our helpful library staff. Also, visit the Academic Resource Center (ARC) on the ground floor.

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Wilkens Science Center

Open to all students day and night, each of the building’s four floors feature an atrium outfitted with chairs, sofas and tables ready for use. Be sure to check out the center’s breakout and conference rooms, which can be accessed with your Emmanuel ID card.

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Jean Yawkey Center

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Residence Halls

It may be the hub of campus, but it’s also a great place to get your schoolwork done. There’s plenty of seating on the lower atrium while the second floor serves as a popular place for students to come read, write and meet with class groups.

In addition to your rooms, each of the four residence halls have main lounges available for your studying needs. Highlighted areas above include: Hynes Square in Julie Hall, Saint Ann Hall’s Lounge, The Recreation Room in Saint Joseph Hall and Loretto Hall’s Lounge.

Assistant or Resident Director.

Utilize your resources!

A Message from Residence Life: Welcome to the 2010-2011 academic year! We’ve been eagerly awaiting your arrival to campus and hope you are equally excited to get things underway.

You will also receive more details on residence life as part of your Welcome Week packet.

Until then, here are a few helpful tips for making move-in day and your year a success:

After you unpack and settle in, you will have an opportunity to touch base with your Resident Assistants and the Residence Director of your building – all great resources for you. Note that floor meetings will be held Tuesday, September 7th.

Check the Emmanuel Portal for all floor updates.

Set Up: Your furniture is moveable – it doesn’t have to stay set up the way you find it when you arrive – so organize your room the way you and your roommate(s) want it!

compromise, and discuss your daily schedules so you can be on the same page! Don’t forget to keep the conversation going throughout the school year.

Communicate: Be open with your roommate(s) about your expectations, be willing to

Ask: Do not hesitate to ask questions, whether it is with your roommate(s), Resident

Get Involved: You won’t be spending all of your time in your room. So be sure to get involved with the many clubs, organizations and activities we have on campus!