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Carnegie Mellon Orientation 2008 Opening Day Sunday, August 17 Parking on Campus on Sunday, August 17 When you arrive on campus, members of the campus community will direct you to parking on campus and in nearby locations. Wheelchair accessible and special needs parking will be available in the East Campus Garage (next to the University Center). Room Key Pick-Up There are four locations for residence hall key pick-up on Sunday, August 17: Morewood Gardens, Doherty House, Donner House and Rodef Sholem Synagogue which is located at 4905 Fifth Avenue. Key pick-up will be open from 9am until 2pm. on Sunday, August 17. If you arrive after 2pm. go to the first floor of Morewood Gardens E-tower to obtain keys and Orientation materials. Orientation Counselors and Resident Assistants as well as members of the Housing and Dining Services staff will be on-site and available in various halls to assist you while moving in. 8:00am – 5:00pm Orientation Information Kirr Commons, University Center (UC) Lobby Stop by and get information on where to go and what to do. Orientation staff will be on hand to answer your questions and help you. You can also purchase a ticket for the Gateway Clipper Thursday night cruise. 8:30am – 4:00pm ID Card Photo Carnegie Mellon Card Office, Lower Level Warner Hall A15 Enrollment Services The HUB, Lower Level Warner Hall A12 Contact an Assistant Director of Enrollment Services in The HUB for information regarding: the financial aid application process, financial need analysis determination, financial aid programs, student and parent loans, student

account payment plans, enrollment/financial aid questions, PlaidCa$h accounts, academic and financial aid forms. The Assistant Directors are available

to assist you with all of your enrollment needs. 9:00am – 4:00pm Orientation Registration Rangos Ballroom, UC Stop by to receive your Orientation materials and Class of 2012 T-shirt,

*After 4:00pm, Orientation Registration will move to the Housing and Dining Office in Morewood Gardens E Tower

9:00am – 4:00pm Postal Services UC, Lower Level

Come in and start your new regimen of your daily mailbox check! And don't forget about picking up your packages.

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9:00am – 3:00pm Family Welcome Area Alumni Lounge, UC

Come in and beat the heat! Enjoy refreshments while meeting Carnegie Mellon students, families and staff.

9:00am – 2:00pm Room Key Pick-Up

Orientation Counselors and Resident Assistants as well as members of the Housing and Dining Services staff will be on-site and available in various halls to assist you while moving in.

Obtain your key at Donner House if you reside in: Boss House Donner House Global Studies Hamerschlag House Henderson House Margaret Morrison Apartments McGill House PLACE House Resnik House Roselawn Terrace Houses Scobell House Welch House West Wing House Woodlawn Apartments

Obtain your key at Morewood Gardens if you reside in: Morewood Gardens Morewood E-Tower Mudge House New House

Obtain your key at Doherty House if you reside in: Doherty House

Obtain your key at the *Rodef Shalom Synagogue if you reside in any of the following Oakland Apartments: Cathedral Mansions Fairfax Apartments London Terrace Shady Oak Apartments Shirley Apartments Veronica Apartments Webster Hall *Synagogue is located at the corner of Fifth and Morewood Avenues

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9:00am – 3:30pm Banking Information McKenna Peter Wright Room, UC Representatives from local banks are available to answer questions and help you set up new accounts. Please note that PNC Bank has been selected as Carnegie Mellon preferred banking partner. Students with a PNC account can link it to their Carnegie Mellon ID card, which will then function as an ATM card. 10:00am – 8:00pm Entropy UC, First Floor

Here you'll find everything from organic treats to laundry detergent. You can find snacks, fruit, candy, juice, soft-drinks, water, microwaveable meals and personal products. Most importantly, there is a coffee bar!

10:00am – 4:00pm University Stores UC

Please come in and explore the Carnegie Mellon Bookstore. We're here to serve you offering textbooks and class supplies, sweatshirts and--most importantly—house supplies! Also visit the computer area to purchase specific networking supplies such as pass-throughs, wired or wireless Ethernet cards, cables, software or peripherals.

10:30am – 3:30pm Computing Services Help Center

412-268-HELP Cyert Hall 119 Call or visit the Help Center if you need assistance with configuring your

computer, registering your outlet, connecting to the network or other computing related questions.

11:00am – 2:00pm Student Services Resource Fair

Outside University Center (rainsite: Kirr Commons, UC Lobby Representatives from various student service departments answer your

questions and provide useful information and literature. 11:00am – 2:00pm Open House / Free Mediterranean Lunch at Hillel JUC

Hillel Jewish University Center (JUC) 4607 Forbes Ave (at the corner of Forbes Avenue and S. Craig Street) After moving in, take a break and meet other Jewish incoming freshman and their parents and the Hillel JUC staff.

11:00am – 1:30pm First Year Students and Family Picnic Wiegand Gymnasium, UC Students and families are invited to join members of the Carnegie Mellon community for a free picnic lunch. The picnic is co-sponsored by PNC Bank, University Banking. 11:00am-12:00pm Dean of Student Affairs Welcome and Overview of Student Services

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McConomy Auditorium, UC 12:00pm – 1:00pm Fraternity and Sorority Information Session Connan Room, UC 12:00pm – 3:30pm Individual College Programs Parents and students will meet with deans and faculty members to discuss

academic transition and resources available to facilitate success. 4:00pm – 5:00pm President’s Address Baker Lawn Tent President Jared L. Cohon welcomes the Class of 2012. 5:00pm – 7:30pm Dinner on Your Own and Family Farewells Use this time to have a farewell dinner with your family while enjoying

great food at a local restaurant or at an on-campus dining facility. For ideas, stop by the Orientation Information desk. The following locations are available on campus:

8:00pm – 11:00pm Floor Meetings and Residence Hall Activities Monday, August 18 8:00am - 6:00pm House Based Orientation Programs Get to know your house staff and community by participating in

activities and discussions. Designed to acclimate you to your new campus home, this day will be both informative and fun.

9:00am – 5:00pm Computing Services Help Center

412-268-HELP Cyert Hall 119 Call or visit the Help Center if you need assistance with configuring your

computer, registering your outlet, connecting to the network or other computing related questions. Walk in service hours are 9am – 5pm; telephone support hours are 7am – 7pm.

9:00am – 5:00pm Orientation Information Kirr Commons, UC Lobby Stop by and get information on where to go and what to do. Orientation staff will be on hand to answer your questions and help you. You can also purchase a ticket for the Gateway Clipper Thursday night cruise. 9:00am – 4:30pm ID Card Photo Carnegie Mellon Card Office, Lower Level Warner Hall A15

9:00am – 2:00pm Banking Information Kirr Commons, UC

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6:00pm – 8:00pm Dinner Wiegand Gymnasium, UC Remember to wear your Class of 2012 shirt! 8:00pm Line up with your House for Playfair! 8:30pm – 10:00pm Playfair Gesling Stadium (rainsite: Wiegand Gymnasium, UC) Get to know everyone in the Class of 2012. This is the largest icebreaker ever! 10:00pm – Midnight Late Night with Refreshments and Fun Gesling Stadium and UC Still have energy after Playfair? Play Ultimate Frisbee, basketball in the

UC Gym and water activities on the Cut with Student Dormitory Council (SDC). Join campus DJ’s for music in Rangos Ballroom.

10:30pm – Midnight Fitness Tours (every 30 minutes) Learn about all the places on campus that are available to you to keep fit and healthy. Everyone taking the tour will receive a free gift. Tuesday, August 19 8:00am - 9:30am Breakfast with your Orientation Group Wiegand Gymnasium, UC 8:30am – 5:00pm Oakland Apartments Lounge Art Gallery, UC

Looking for a spot to connect with other Oakland first-year students? Stop by this comfortable room where you can relax between sessions

and grab resource information about living in Oakland. 9:00am – 6:00pm Orientation Information Kirr Commons, UC Stop by and get information on where to go and what to do. Orientation staff will be on hand to answer your questions and help you. You can also purchase a ticket for the Gateway Clipper Thursday night cruise. 9:00am – 5:00pm Computing Services Help Center

412-268-HELP Cyert Hall 119 9:00am – 4:30pm ID Card Photo Carnegie Mellon Card Office, Lower Level Warner Hall A15

9:30am - 9:50am Official Orientation Kick-Off

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Baker Lawn Tent Meet y our 2008 Head Orientation Counselors for an official ‘Welcome’ to Carnegie Mellon. They have worked very hard to make your Orientation an unforgettable experience. Get ready!

10:00am – 12:15pm ‘Making Your Mark at Carnegie Mellon’ Rangos Ballroom, University Center Over 100 years ago, Andrew Carnegie made his mark on Pittsburgh and the world by establishing the Carnegie Technical Schools, now known as

Carnegie Mellon University. Explore the rich history and traditions of this university; learn about the achievements and contributions faculty, staff

and students are making to the city, the region and the world; and discuss opportunities for making your unique mark on Carnegie Mellon University.

‘Community Collage’ The Community Collage is an exciting presentation by your fellow

students of their experiences, personal reflections and cultural performances which all help to shape the diversity of the Carnegie Mellon community. The Community Collage will allow you to gain a foundation for dialogue, cross-cultural and cross-community interaction, as well as a sense of the respect and appreciation for cultural differences within our community. The talents and stories of our students will certainly entertain and amaze you!

12:30pm – 2:00pm Lunch with Orientation Counselors and Resident Assistants Wiegand Gymnasium, UC 2:00pm – 5:30pm Campus Sampler – Special Events and Activities Take advantage of this special time to see how alive Carnegie Mellon is

with new knowledge and activities. Faculty, staff and students from a variety of disciplines will share research, teaching and artistic creation.

4:30pm – 6:00pm Talent Show Auditions Baker Lawn Tent Stage Do you have hidden talents waiting for the perfect opportunity to surface? This is it! It’s your chance to show everyone how you feel the rhythm. 6:00pm – 8:00pm Dinner Wiegand Gymnasium, UC 8:30pm -10:30pm Event Tent Wednesday, August 20

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8:30am – 5:00pm Oakland Apartments Lounge Art Gallery, UC – 9:45am Breakfast with your Orientation Group Wiegand Gymnasium, UC 9:00am – 5:00pm Computing Services Help Center Cyert Hall 119 9:00am – 4:30pm ID Card Photo Carnegie Mellon Card Office, Lower Level Warner Hall A15 9:00am – 4:00pm Orientation Information Kirr Commons, UC Lobby Stop by and get information on where to go and what to do. Orientation staff will be on hand to answer your questions and help you. You can also purchase a ticket for the Gateway Clipper Thursday night cruise. 10:00am – 11:30am Sex and Decision Making Programs

Join your peers as we speak openly and candidly about the decisions and situations that surround alcohol, drugs and sex. Anita Barkin, Director of

Health Services will talk about effective communication and personal decision-making.

10:00am – 12:00pm Welcome to the Neighborhood Programs

It's likely that you have been a part of many communities during your lifetime. This session will discuss what it means to be a member of the Carnegie Mellon community including our shared standards and values. Interactive activities will shape our conversation.

11:30am- 1:00pm Lunch Wiegand Gymnasium, UC 1:00pm – 3:00pm Repeat of Morning Programs 3:00pm – 5:00pm OC Group Outings 6:00pm – 8:00pm Dinner Wiegand Gymnasium, UC 8:00pm – 9:00pm Craig Karges- Mentalist, Illusionist and More Baker Lawn Tent Experience the Extraordinary! You will not believe your eyes. Craig will keep you spellbound with tables afloat and minds being read! 9:00pm – 11:00pm CitiParks Film Flagstaff Hill, Schenley Park Thursday, August 21

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8:30am – 3:30pm Oakland Apartments Lounge Art Gallery, UC 8:30am – 2:00pm Orientation Information Kirr Commons, UC Orientation staff will be on hand to answer your questions. 8:30am - 3:45pm Academic Orientation Meet the deans, professors and advisors from your college and learn about academic expectations at Carnegie Mellon. Throughout the

day, students will be with their colleges 4:05pm Line Up for Convocation Meet with your college to process into the Tent for Convocation.

4:30pm – 6:00pm Convocation Baker Lawn Tent

The Class of 2012 gathers together to celebrate the beginning of your academic career at Carnegie Mellon. This tradition brings together members of our campus to celebrate your arrival to our community. The keynote speaker will be Jeff Zaslow, alumni of Carnegie Mellon and Wall Street Columnist who worked with Carnegie Mellon Professor, Randy Pausch on The Last Lecture.

6:00pm – 7:30pm Convocation Dinner Wiegand Gymnasium, UC Celebrate the Class of 2012 with faculty, classmates and members of the administration. 6:45pm – 7:30pm Board Buses for Clippership Cruise Morewood Parking Lot

The last bus will leave promptly at 7:30pm. Make sure you have your Clippership ticket.

8:00pm – 11:00pm Gateway Clippership Cruise Great music, three rivers, 900 classmates and a double-decker riverboat! Get ready to dance the night away as you cruise down the rivers of Pittsburgh. Don’t forget your ticket! 8:30pm – 11:30pm Casino Night with Ballroom Dancing Rangos Ballroom and Kirr Commons, UC Try your luck at blackjack, roulette and other games of chance. Prizes, refreshments including a chocolate fountain and music will be provided. Members of the Ballroom Dance Club will be on hand to teach you how to work the dance floor! Salsa lessons will be offered from 8:00pm- 9:00pm and a performance by the Ballroom Dance members will take place at 10:00pm.

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Friday, August 22 7:00am – 9:00am Breakfast

9:00am – 12:00pm Residence House Based Activities Your Housefellow and RA will provide you more information. 12:00pm – 5:00pm Trent Graphics Art, Print and Poster Sale University Center Patio This is the place to find photos, posters and artwork as well as music and movie memorabilia. 12:00pm – 5:00pm Oakland Apartments Lounge Art Gallery, UC 12:00pm – 3:00pm Orientation Information Kirr Commons, UC 12:00pm – 2:00pm Lunch Wiegand Gymnasium, UC 1:00pm – 4:00pm Pittsburgh Connections Fair Baker Lawn Tent

Pittsburgh has been recently named one of the most "livable cities" in the nation. Why? .. because of all of the wonderful amenities and opportunities found in our Pittsburgh neighborhoods. Explore arts, cultural, community service and outdoor organizations and agencies within our diverse community. A sampling of local food vendors will be on hand distributing tasty samples and raffling off prizes. Also don't forget to stop by the Pittsburgh Connections table to sign up to visit some of Pittsburgh's hottest attractions. This is definitely an event you don't want to miss!!

1:00pm – 4:00pm Variety of Activities will be Offered: Library Tours, Fitness Tours, Academic Meetings, Advising Sessions, Student Organization Presentations, Open Houses, etc. 1:00pm – 2:00pm How to Find an On-Campus Job Connan Room, UC Looking to expand your college budget? Learn how to find a job on-campus, what positions you qualify for and the application process. 1:30pm - 4:30pm Career Center Open House Lower Level, UC It's never too early to think about internships, resume preparation and career decision-making. Meet the Career Center staff and learn about the services available at the Center. 5:00pm - 7:00pm Dinner Wiegand Gymnasium, UC

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7:30pm Preparation for the House Wars

Change into old clothes, because tonight is going to get messy! 8:30pm House Wars – Battle of the Elements! On the Cut (rainsite: Baker Lawn Tent)

Get ready for the annual House Wars! Each color group will compete in a series of physical and intellectual challenges. Come out to represent your group, and see who will be the first to hoist the Carnegie Cup! The event is co-sponsored by the Student Dormitory Council.

10:00pm – Midnight Almost Midnight Breakfast Rangos Ballroom, UC

Come and enjoy FREE breakfast! Members of the fraternity and sorority community want to meet you and make you an omelet just the way you want it. Thanks to our sponsors - Housing and Dining Services in partnership with the fraternities and sororities.

Saturday, August 23 9:00am – 12:00pm Residence House Based Activities 10:30am – 2:30pm Brunch 12:00pm – 6:00pm Trent Graphics Art, Print and Poster Sale University Center Patio 12:00pm-5:00pm Pittsburgh Connections Kick-Off Events Pittsburgh Connections Information Area at Fence Join Pittsburgh Connections for an amazing afternoon of activities, fun and prizes. You will have the opportunity to visit some of Pittsburgh hottest

attractions and/or win tickets for Pittsburgh attractions! This is definitely an event that you don't want to miss!!!

6:00pm – 7:30pm Dinner: Taste of Pittsburgh ‘SmorgesBurgh’ Wiegand Gymnasium, UC Peirogies, kielbasa, klondikes, oh my! Taste some of the ‘Burgh’s’ well known food sensations. 9:00pm – 10:30pm Talent Show Rangos Ballroom, UC This is it! Watch your classmates demonstrate their tremendous skills

and learn how creative and talented your class really is! 10:30pm Slide Show and Closing of Orientation 2008 Rangos Ballroom, UC We captured your best moments on film, and we want you to relive the memories of your first week at Carnegie Mellon.

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Sunday, August 24 10:00am – 5:00pm Trent Graphics Art, Print and Poster Sale University Center Patio 10:30am – 2:30pm Brunch University Center 12:00pm – 5:00pm Destination Target-Waterfront Shopping Depart UC Turn Around Bus departs from Carnegie Mellon on the hour and returns from Target on the half hour. Last bus will leave campus at 4pm and return from Target at 4:30pm. The tours are sponsored by Target. 12:00pm – 4:00pm Take Your Pick of Things to Do: Library Tours, Student Organization Events, Recreation, Etc.

1:30pm – 3:00pm 'Where's That?!?' and ‘What About Monday?’ Meet With Your OC Group Get the real campus tour with your Orientation Group. Find the vending machines, the cool spots to hang out on campus, the 24 hours clusters and more. 4:00pm – 6:00pm Meet the Greeks Quad (across from Morewood Gardens) Join members of Carnegie Mellon’s fraternities and sororities for music and refreshments. 5:00pm – 6:30pm Dinner University Center 6:45pm – 7:45pm Floor Meetings