First-Year Student Orientation Schedule August 18-August 28, 2012 · 9:30 am -10:00 am Ice Breaker—Getting to Know Your New Trinity Sisters Trinity Center 10:00 am-11:00 am CIRP

College of Arts and Sciences

First-Year Student Orientation Schedule August 18-August 28, 2012

Saturday, August 18, 2012 First-Year Residents Move In

Time Program Location

8:00 am-5:00 pm First-Year residents move in Cuvilly Hall

1:00 pm-5:00 pm Payment arrangements for residential students O’Connor Auditorium, Main Hall

10:00 am Placement Testing Session I* ETLI classroom, Library

2:00 pm Placement Testing Session II* ETLI classroom, Library

5:00 pm-6:30 pm Dinner for residential students Trinity Center

7:00 pm-8:30 pm The First Night (fun and games) Cuvilly Lobby

*Pre-registration is preferred, but not required. Seating for the test will be first come, first served for those who are not registered

Sunday, August 19, 2012 Residential Student and Family Welcome


9:45 am Catholic Mass for students and parents Sisters’ Chapel Main Hall, 2nd Floor

11:00 am-1:00 pm Brunch for residential students and parents Trinity Center

1:00 pm-5:00 pm Family time and farewells

5:00 pm-6:30 pm Dinner for residential students Trinity Center

7:00 pm-8:00 pm Meeting for First-Year students living in residence halls

Cuvilly Lobby

9:00 pm-11:00 pm Movie Under the Stars Cuvilly Lawn

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Monday, August 20, 2012


8:00 am-9:00 am Check-in and breakfast for residential students Trinity Center

9:00 am-9:30 am Orientation Kick-Off: Welcome by President McGuire, Provost Broaddus, Dean Child, Dean Meechie, and Dean Mackie

Trinity Center

9:30 am-10:00 am Ice Breaker—Getting to Know Your New Trinity Sisters Trinity Center

10:00 am-11:00 am CIRP survey Trinity Center

11:00 am-12:00 pm Let’s Go to the Fair! Engage with faculty from Trinity’s majors and representatives from campus activities and services

Trinity Center

12:00 pm-1:30 pm Lunch--all First-Year students welcome Trinity Center

1:30 pm-6:00 pm

2:00 pm

2:00 pm-5:00 pm

Payment arrangements for residential students and

registration

Placement testing

Disability Student Services drop-in

O’Connor

Auditorium

ETLI - Library

Library 103

2:00 pm-4:00 pm Sister to Sister: Conversations with Trinity student leaders

Social Hall (Main)

5:00 pm-6:30 pm Dinner for residential students Alumnae Hall

7:00 pm-8:00 pm Skit Night Cuvilly Lobby

8:00 pm-9:00 pm Rock the Vote Cuvilly Lobby

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Tuesday, August 21, 2012


8:00 am-9:00 am Check-in and breakfast with your Learning Community Trinity Center

9:15 am-12:00 pm 1st Learning Community meeting—mandatory

Meet your advisor and classmates

Transitioning to college

Introduction of themes for LC meetings this week and throughout the First-Year Experience: o Trinity Women of Honor and the Honor Code o Trinity’s History and Mission o Liberal Arts and General Education o Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Wellbeing o Civic Engagement – your role as an ambassador

for your LC

For locations, see page 14

12:00 pm-1:00 pm Lunch--all First-Year students welcome Alumnae Hall

1:30 pm-6:00 pm

2:00 pm

2:00 pm-5:00 pm

Payment arrangements and registration

Placement testing


O’Connor Aud.

ETLI - Library

Library 103

1:15 pm-2:00 pm Rotating Workshops: Every student must attend at least 5 of these sessions during orientation in order to successfully complete the “Survey of Knowledge” assignment in your learning community. These workshops will help you succeed in all aspects of your collegiate experience.

1. Who Cares? We Care! Health Professions in the 21st Century. As you dare to care, learn about career options at Trinity that focus on patients in various health care settings. School of Nursing and Health Professions Staff

2. OMG! Can i tlk 2 u? Strategies for effective academic communication. Scott Swinney, Writing Center Director

3. Navigating the Trinity Web. Learn how to find important information on the Trinity website and get connected with Trinity’s social networks. Bring your mobile phone! Timothy Russell, Asst. V.P, On-line Communications

4. College 101: Making the Most Out of Your College Experience. Tips and strategies for adjusting to college life. Rosie Walker, Admissions Counselor

5. Thinking about Your Future: Trinity as a Launching Pad! Diana Watts, Chair of Business Administration

Main Hall 236

Main Hall 230

Main Hall 242

Main Hall 234

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2:15 pm-3:00 pm Rotating Workshops

1. Got Jobs?? Connecting with Career Services and Experiential Learning. Are you eager to gain the experience you will need for your first job? Learn about resources to pursue part-time, full-time, and internship experiences. China Wilson, Director of Career Services

2. Thinking about Your Future: Trinity as a Launching Pad! Diana Watts, Chair of Business Administration

3. Shake Your Money Tree: Learning Financial Literacy, Preparedness and Management Skills. Navigate your personal finances and take ownership over and responsibility for what happens to your money. Eric James, Business Office

4. Spiritual Health – Campus Ministry Has an App for That! With your Trinity sisters, discuss what spirituality really means, and learn why spiritual health is important! Sister Mary Ellen Dow, Campus Ministry


Main Hall 236

Main Hall 232

Main Hall 234

Main Hall 230

Main Hall 242

3:00 pm- 4:00 pm Pilates I: Become more efficient with everyday movements as you learn to use core muscles.

Trinity Center Aerobics Room


6:30 pm- 8:30 pm Scavenger hunt and other activities Cuvilly Lobby

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Wednesday, August 22, 2012


8:00 am-9:00 am Breakfast for residential students Alumnae Hall

9:15 am- 12:00 pm 2nd Learning Community meeting-mandatory; coursework continues, as well as activities related to Orientation themes:

Trinity Women of Honor and the Honor Code

Trinity’s History and Mission

Liberal Arts and General Education

Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Wellbeing

Civic Engagement – your role as an ambassador for your LC



1:30 pm-6:00 pm

2:00 pm

2:00 pm-5:00 pm


Placement testing


O’Connor Aud.

ETLI - Library

Library 103




3. College 101: Making the Most Out of Your College Experience. Tips and strategies for adjusting to college life. Rosie Walker, Admissions Counselor

4. Working and Learning at Trinity. Learn about federal and university work study programs and talk to departments and organizations about student employment opportunities. Tracey Prince, Human Resources

Main Hall 236

Main Hall 230

Main Hall 242

Main Hall 234

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1. Got Jobs?? Connecting with Career Services and Experiential Learning. Are you eager to gain the experience you will need for your first job? Learn about resources to pursue part-time, full-time and internship experiences. China Wilson, Director of Career Services




Main Hall 236

Main Hall 234

Main Hall 230

Main Hall 242

3:00 pm-4:00 pm Zumba—Fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program

Trinity Center Aerobics Room


6:00 pm-9:00 pm Hairflair for Hope Campus Ministry Service Project—Join your Trinity sisters in this meaningful service activity, making wigs for cancer patients!

Cuvilly Lobby

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Thursday, August 23, 2012


8:00-9:15 Breakfast for residential students Alumnae Hall

9:15 am-12:00 pm 3rd Learning Community meeting -mandatory; coursework continues, as well as activities related to Orientation themes:

Trinity Women of Honor and the Honor Code

Trinity’s History and Mission

Liberal Arts and General Education

Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Wellbeing

Civic Engagement – your role as an ambassador for your LC



1:30 pm-6:00 pm

2:00 pm

2:00 pm-5:00 pm


Placement testing


O’Connor Aud.

ETLI - Library

Library 103

2:00 pm-5:00 pm Trip to Spy Museum Spend the day with Dean Meechie and Dean Mackie at the Spy Museum

Meet at shuttle stop at 1:45 pm

5:00 pm-6:30 pm Dinner Alumnae Hall

7:00 pm-8:30 pm The Roommate Game Cuvilly Lobby

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Friday, August 24, 2012



9:00 am-6:00 pm Payment arrangements and registration O’Connor

9:15 am–10:00 am Rotating Workshops

1. Welcome to the Library! Researching at Trinity. Introduction to the college research process including accessing resources, searching, and evaluating websites for accuracy, and tools to avoid plagiarism. Jacob Berg, Director of the Library



4. Building Blocks for Success: Get an Internship! Explore opportunities that lie beyond the classroom; learn the essentials of how to find the internship that can help build a professional network. Margy Reagan, Director of Alumnae Affairs

Main Hall 242

Main Hall 236

Main Hall 234

Main Hall 232

10:15 am—11:00 am Rotating Workshops




Main Hall 242

Main Hall 234

Main Hall 232

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4. Parenting as a Student: It’s a Balancing Act—Meet other students who are parents and get tips for juggling the many demands of your busy life. Anne Cosimano, Health & Wellness

Main Hall 230

11:15 am—12:00 pm Rotating Workshops



3. Working and Learning at Trinity. Learn about federal and university work study programs and talk to departments and organizations about student employment opportunities. Tracey Prince, Human Resources

4. Building Blocks for Success: Get an Internship! Explore opportunities that lie beyond the classroom; learn the essentials of how to find the internship that can help build a professional network. Margy Reagan, Director of Alumnae Affairs


Main Hall 236

Main Hall 242

Main Hall 234

Main Hall 232

Main Hall 230

12:00 pm-1:30pm Lunch--all First-Year students welcome Alumnae Hall

1:00 pm Soccer scrimmage: Trinity vs. Kings College

Wear red and support the Trinity Tigers!

Soccer Field

3:00 pm-5:00pm Step Afrika: An acclaimed group of performers dedicated to the history and tradition of stepping, Step Afrika will broaden your cultural awareness – and have you jumping in your seats!

Trinity Center

5:00 pm-6:30pm Dinner for residential students Alumnae Hall

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Saturday, August 25, 2012


8:00 am-2:00 pm Payment arrangements O’Connor Auditorium

11:30 am-1:30 pm Brunch for residential students Alumnae Hall

Throughout the weekend Scavenger Hunt D.C.!

Refer to the Scavenger Hunt worksheet in your orientation packet to guide you through the city of Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C .


Sunday, August 26, 2012


9:45 am Catholic Mass Sisters’ Chapel Main Hall, 2nd Floor

11:30 am-1:30 pm Brunch for residential students Alumnae Hall

4:00 pm-5:00 pm Ultimate Ninja Cuvilly


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Monday, August 27, 2012



11:00 am-6:00 pm Payment arrangements and registration O’Connor Aud.

9:15 am-10:00 am Rotating Workshops




4. Be Fit in Your First Year. Find out what types of food and exercise will provide energy and what actually creates fatigue and forgetfulness. Start off your college career at your best! Kimberly O’Shields, College of Arts & Sciences

5. These Haters Trying To Hold Me Back: This workshop will help students identify and discuss obstacles to academic success. Rewa Burnham, Reading Specialist

Main Hall 242

Main Hall 236

Main Hall 234

Main Hall 230

Main Hall 232

10:15 am-11:00 am Rotating Workshops



Main Hall 242

Main Hall 234

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4. Be Fit in Your First Year. Find out what types of food and exercise will provide energy and what actually creates fatigue and forgetfulness. Start off your college career at your best! Kimberly O’Shields, College of Arts & Sciences

5. Teach Me How To Study! (A Guide to Learning Styles) This workshop will help you to identify your learning style, improve your study skills, and achieve academic success. Jennifer Rivers, Writing Specialist

Main Hall 232

Main Hall 230

Main Hall 236

11:15 am-12:00 pm Rotating Workshops


2. Math Has Sent You a Friend Request. Before you click “ignore,” come to this session to discuss your feelings about math and how you can make math your friend. Kerry Luse, Mathematics Program

3. Parenting as a Student: It’s a Balancing Act—Meet other students who are parents and get tips for juggling the many demands of your busy life. Anne Cosimano, Health & Wellness


Main Hall 242

Main Hall 232

Main Hall 230

Main Hall 234

12:00 pm-1:30 pm Lunch—all students welcome Alumnae Hall

5:00 pm-6:30 pm Dinner Alumnae Hall

6:30 pm-9:30 pm Speak It Real: Share your poetry and express yourself with your Trinity sisters!

Cuvilly Lobby

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Tuesday, August 28, 2012


8:00 am-9:30 pm Breakfast for residential students Alumnae Hall

10:00 am-11:30 am New Student Convocation

Participate in your very first “Trinity tradition”! All new students will take the Honor Pledge and receive their First-Year medals; this is a professional attire event.

Trinity Center

11:30 am-1:30 pm Lunch--all students welcome Alumnae Hall

3:00 pm Soccer Scrimmage: Trinity vs. College of Southern Maryland

Wear red and support the Trinity Tigers!

Soccer Field

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 Classes Begin!

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Learning Community Meeting Locations Advisor Orientation Leader Location

Dr. Matthew Bates Jessica Stamp Main Hall 230

Dr. Bill Beverly Monique Johnson Main Hall 246

Dr. Christopher Bishop Dohney Schlau Main Hall B-4

Professor Rewa Burnham Ericka Goergen Main Hall 259

Dr. Cynthia Calderone Moira Curtis Main Hall 248

Dr. Katie D’Angelo Sardai Payne Main Hall 260

Dr. Schuyler Esprit Kathryn Clarkin Main Hall 244

Dr. Steve Gable Jameka Hodnett Science Building 204

Dr. Roberta Goldberg Alexis Santiago Main Hall 232

Dr. Debbie Harris O’Brien Zataunia Heard Main Hall 234

Dr. Angela Lanier Minette Achankeng Nursing Building 101

Dr. Kerry Luse Mercedes Daugherty Science Building 111

Dr. Roxana Moayedi LaBria Rivers Main Hall 236

Professor Jennifer Rivers Mercedes Player Main Hall 240

Professor May Saffar Morgan Carrillo Main Hall 252

Professor Joseph Sheridan Katlin Schaffer Science Building 214

Dr. Debbie Van Camp Egochi Achinonu Nursing Building 200

Documents

First-Year Student Orientation Schedule August 18-August 28, 2012 · 9:30 am -10:00 am Ice Breaker—Getting to Know Your New Trinity Sisters Trinity Center 10:00 am-11:00 am CIRP