August 21 - 24, 2008
We recognize that going to college is a new chapter not only in the lives of the student, but also in the lives of the families and friends of that student.
We are here to help and direct you, answer your questions, address your concerns, and learn from you. We have many events scheduled for students and their families to assist them in making a successful transition into the Alvernia Community. Below is the schedule for Orientation Weekend. If you have any questions please contact Betsy Stiles at 610-796-5504 or betsy.stiles@alvernia.edu.
Welcome to the Alvernia family. We look forward to meeting you at Orientation!
Thursday, August 21
8 am–12 noon
New Resident Check-In and Move-In
Tent
Please stop under the tent to pick up your New Student Orientation materials and your residence hall keys before proceeding to your assigned residence hall. OWLs are available to assist you in unloading your vehicle.
8 am–4:30 pm
Student Services Available (Optional)
Office of Student Financial Planning
(Bernardine Hall)
Public Safety (Student Center)
Student Billing Office (Francis Hall)
Registrar’s Office (Francis Hall)
Bookstore (Student Center)
Residence Life (Veronica Hall)
Health and Wellness (Veronica Hall)
8–11 am
Continental Breakfast
Student Center
10:30 am–1:30 pm
Commuter Student Check-in
Tent
Please stop under the tent to receive your New Student Orientation materials.
11 am–1 pm
Lunch
Student Center Dining Hall
12 noon–12:30 pm
“Letting Go” (Optional session for parents)
Bernardine Lecture Hall
You and your student are going through some new transitions in your lives. Find out what you can expect from your student the first few weeks of classes and what we can do, together, to help students be successful.
12:30 pm–1:15 pm
Parent Meeting with the Offices of Student
Financial Planning and Student Billing (Optional)
Bernardine Lecture Hall
Have questions about financial aid? Staff from the Office of Student Financial Planning will be on hand to personally answer any questions or concerns you may have.
2 pm
Opening Convocation (Mandatory)
Physical Education Center (PEC)
The first, formal academic occasion for new students, Alvernia’s Opening Convocation celebrates the start of your college experience with some of the solemnity and grandeur of commencement.
3 pm–4 pm
Presidential Reception (and Parent Goodbye)
Library Patio
Join Dr. Thomas Flynn, his Executive Team, and Alvernia faculty and staff at the 2008 New Student Orientation Presidential Reception. Then, our newest students will head off to meet with their First Year Seminar classmates. We encourage you to take this opportunity to say farewell. At the conclusion of the reception, parents will depart campus.
4:15 pm
Introduction to First-Year Seminar (Mandatory)
Assigned Classrooms (see folder insert)
Students, meet your First-Year Seminar professor and classmates. Classrooms will be announced during the Opening Session. OWLS will lead the First-Year Seminar students to their assigned classrooms.
5 pm
Dinner with First-Year Seminar class (ticket)
Student Center Dining Hall
6:30 pm
Resident Student Meeting (Mandatory)
In front of your Residence Hall
Come and meet your Hall Director, Resident Assistants, and other students living in your resident hall. Learn how to take an active and positive role in your residential community.
Commuter Student Meeting (Mandatory)
Student Center, Crusader Café
Please join your fellow commuting students at our first Commuter Council Meeting of the new school year. We will discuss all the important items commuters will need to know at Alvernia and have an activity to discover what Commuter Council is all about and why you should get involved.
7:30 pm
Elaine Pasqua - “Surviving the Party” (Mandatory)
Physical Education Center (PEC)
Elaine Pasqua provides a high energy, fun, and interactive program that motivates students to make their goals a priority. Elaine encourages students to look at why they may engage in high-risk behaviors and how things can go wrong.
9:30 pm
Dave Binder (Mandatory)
Francis Hall - Auditorium
This interactive show gets everyone involved. Dave takes a group of virtual strangers and facilitates an event that magically creates a unified class.
Friday, August 22
7:30 am–9 am
Breakfast (ticket)
Student Center Dining Hall
9 am
Meet with your OWL
Designated location by OWL
9:30 am
In Giving We Receive: Commissioning of New Students (Mandatory)
Physical Education Center (PEC)
It is tradition at Alvernia to introduce all new students to the school’s Mission during New Student Orientation. This interfaith service brings light to our Franciscan heritage as well as the five core Franciscan values that we follow: service, humility, peacemaking, contemplation, and collegiality.
10:30 am
Ice Breaker
Physical Education Center (PEC)
10:45 am
Service Talk by former gang leader Victor Cherry (Mandatory)
Physical Education Center (PEC)
Alvernia is proud of its commitment to service in the community. In this presentation, you will hear the powerful testament of Victor “Gotti” Cherry, former drug dealer and gang leader of the New York Bloods, who has turned his life around and dedicated himself to serving his community of Harlem.
11:45 am
Community Service Fair (Mandatory)
Physical Education Center (PEC)
Learn how you too can serve your community! Representatives from many local agencies will provide information on how to get involved and make a difference right in the Reading community.
12:45 pm
Lunch and Service Presentation / Fair Reflection (Mandatory)
Assigned Classroom (see folder insert)
Join your First-Year Seminar class for lunch and discussion about the service fair. Share stories and ideas about service with your classmates.
1:45–2:45 pm
Free Time
2:45 pm
“Strange Like Me” Diversity Program by Metamorphosis (Mandatory)
Physical Education Center (PEC)
“Strange Like Me” begins with a monologue about the ugliness of hate, setting the stage for a lively discussion on diversity. Students have the opportunity to confront the characters and voice their own opinions on this important issue.
4:15 pm
Group Meeting with your OWL
Designated location by OWL
5–6:30 pm
Dinner (ticket)
Student Center Dining Hall
6:30–7:30 pm
Free Time
7:30 pm
Trivia Game Show
Student Center (1st Floor)
A.R.T. Trivia Game is a fast paced tournament of the mind where everyone is a contestant. Quickly answer the questions to receive points in this trivia based game show. Earn points to receive amazing prizes and cash!
9 pm
Comedian – Ronnie Jordan
Francis Hall Auditorium
One of the country’s hottest up-and-coming comedians, Ronnie Jordan has appeared in “P. Diddy presents the Bad Boys of Comedy Tour,” Queens of Comedy tour, and on Comic View. He is quickly making a name for himself while sharing the stage with stand-up heavyweights Rickey Smiley, Bruce Bruce, Earthquake, Mike Epps, Arnez J. and a host of others.
Saturday, August 23
9:30–10:30 am
Ball Conditioning (Optional)
Aerobics Room (PEC)
Want to increase your balance and stability? What about strengthen and toning your muscles? Come to the ball conditioning class, it’s fun and easy!
10:30–11:30 am
Yoga (Optional)
Aerobics Room (PEC)
Come build muscle and improve your posture. Forget your stress with these easy poses that help with balance and strength.
11 am–12:30 pm
Brunch (ticket)
Student Center Dining Hall
12:30–1:15 pm
Group Meeting with OWL (Mandatory)
Designated location by OWL
1:30–2 pm
Interest Session (choose one):
Various locations (see folder insert)
Intramurals/Wellness
SGA/Student Activities – how to get involved
Campus Ministry/Community Service
Library Activity
Mission/History of Alvernia College
2:15–2:45 pm
Interest Session (same options as prior session)
Bernardine Hall Classrooms
2:45–5 pm
Free Time
5–6:30 pm
Presidential Barbeque
Student Center Dining Hall
Come join Dr. and Mrs. Flynn as they welcome you to the Alvernia community. Enjoy some delicious fried chicken, BBQ ribs, macaroni and cheese and much more!
6:30–8 pm
Free Time
8 pm
Ice Cream Social sponsored by the Alvernia Alumni Association
Francis Hall Patio
Enjoy a yummy sundae or just a scoop of ice cream with members of the Alumni Association!
9 pm
Movie: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Francis Hall Auditorium
Bring a blanket and pillow and relax with some popcorn and movie snacks as we show Indiana Jones on the big screen.
Sunday, August 24
10–noon
Brunch (ticket)
Student Center Dining Hall
11 am–1 pm
Transfer Resident Move-In and Refreshments
Center for Student Life Lounge
1–4 pm
Student Employment Fair
Student Center (1st Floor)
Any students interested in applying for work study jobs on or off campus should come to the job fair. Please visit www.alvernia.edu for a list of available jobs and what you need to bring with you when you apply.
1–4 pm
Returning Student Move-in
Veronica Hall Lobby
4:45–6:30 pm
Dinner
Student Center Dining Hall
This meal is the start of the student meal plan. All students with meal plans will be required to have their ID card in order to go into the dining hall to eat.
7 pm
Mass and Fellowship
Sacred Heart Chapel
Join Campus Ministry in celebrating the new semester during our weekly Mass, followed by snacks and fellowship. All are welcome!
10 pm
Late Night…FREE food!
Sponsored by Intervarsity
Student Center, Crusader Café
Come enjoy some munchies and learn more about Intervarsity Christian Fellowship!
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