Opening Weekend 2016 - New Residents

2016 OPENING WEEK SCHEDULE
All times Central
Saturday, August 13
9 a.m.-2 p.m. –
Class of 2020 Arrives
BIGGERS SPORTS CENTER
Welcome to campus! All new students must
check in at Biggers Sports Center upon arrival.
10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. – Lunch
ROBERTA D. CRANMER DINING &
CONFERENCE CENTER
Lunch in the Dining Center is available at a
discounted rate to family members at $5.75 per
person. LWC students with a meal plan are free.
A food truck is also available on the quad for a
reasonable price. Drinks are free.
1-2 p.m. – Honors Reception
NORMA AND GLEN HODGE
CENTER FOR DISCIPLESHIP
Students who are interested in participating in the
Honors Program are invited to attend this reception to learn more about the program.
2:30 p.m. – Say Goodbye to Loved Ones
Time for final hugs and kisses! If you haven’t already, say goodbye to your loved ones and head
to the Kick-Off Ceremony.
3:15 p.m. – Class of 2020 Kick-Off Ceremony
(MANDATORY)
ROBERTA D. CRANMER DINING
& CONFERENCE CENTER
Students will be welcomed by President
Dr. William T. Luckey Jr. and Student
Government Association President Hannah
McCandless. You will watch a video about what
it means to be a Blue Raider! All new students
are expected to be in attendance for this very
important event. Please wear your
#iamablueraider t-shirt. A group photo will be
made.
4 p.m. – First Residence Hall Meeting
(MANDATORY)
MEET IN YOUR RESIDENCE HALL
Resident Assistants will direct new students
where to go. Resident Assistants and Resident Directors will be going over important information
about residential life and residence hall policies.
5 p.m. – President’s Picnic
ON THE LAWN OF THE EMILY D.
HUNDLEY PRESIDENT’S HOME
Meet LWC’s President, Dr. Luckey, and First
Lady, Mrs. Luckey. Enjoy an outdoor feast
prepared by the fantastic Roberta D. Cranmer
Dining & Conference Center Staff.
8-11 p.m. – Class of 2020 Lock-in!
DORIS AND BOB HOLLOWAY
HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER
The fun has just begun! Play Water Pong,
Grocery Bingo, participate in a Giant Beach Ball
Tournament, or just shoot some hoops at this
event just for new students. We’ll also have
snacks and giveaways!
Sponsored by Student Activities Board, R.A.V.E.,
Student Government Association, and Campus
Recreation
Sunday, August 14
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. – Brunch
ROBERTA D. CRANMER DINING
& CONFERENCE CENTER
1:30 p.m. – Speaker Jason Meriweather
“From Today to Graduation: An Experience to
Create, Cultivate, & Remember”
(MANDATORY)
BIGGERS SPORTS CENTER
This interactive session will challenge students to
design a constant approach to campus engagement that is robust with substance and strategy,
yet attentive to personal style. Students will learn
how to make better choices about balancing academics, leadership, social relationships and campus life.
3-4 p.m. – Campus Conversations
(FEMALES ONLY – MANDATORY)
V.P. HENRY AUDITORIUM
Find out what it takes to be academically and
socially successful at LWC! Ladies, don't miss
this mandatory session with Dean of Students,
Chris Schmidt.
Sponsored by The Office of Student Services,
Residence Life, and Public Safety
4-5 p.m. – Campus Conversations
(MALES ONLY – MANDATORY)
V.P. HENRY AUDITORIUM
Find out what it takes to be academically and
socially successful at LWC! Guys don't miss this
mandatory session with Dean of Students, Chris
Schmidt.
Sponsored by The Office of Student Services,
Residence Life, and Public Safety
5-6:30 p.m. – Dinner
ROBERTA D. CRANMER DINING
& CONFERENCE CENTER
7-9 p.m. – L-Dub Fun Fest
THE QUAD IN FRONT OF THE
CRALLE STUDENT UNION BUILDING
Challenge new friends at the LWC carnival!
From inflatables, to photobooths, to Fear Factor –
this is an event you do not want to miss. Door
prizes will be drawn throughout the evening.
Sponsored by Student Activities Board, Student
Government Association, The Alumni Relations
Office, and Intramurals
9-11 p.m. – Glow Stick Dance Party
BIGGERS SPORT CENTER
Light up the night and join fellow Blue Raiders
for dancing, glowsticks, and fun. Don’t miss this
opportunity to meet other LWC students!
Monday, August 15
9-10 a.m. – Questions and Answer Session
NORMA AND GLEN HODGE CENTER
FOR DISCIPLESHIP
Stop by HODGE if you have questions related to
the following mandatory event listing on the blue
advising card.
• Individual Advising Appointment
• Information Fair Appointment
• #iamablueraider Session
If you did not receive a Blue Advising Card, you can
pick yours up during this information session.
10 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1-4 p.m. –
Placement Challenge Testing
ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER, T.D. AND
ROWENA EVERETT BUILDING
Students who could have scored better on their
placement testing will have the opportunity to
take the Placement Challenge and may test out of
a developmental class. The test will only be given
to students placed in a developmental Reading or
English class.
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. – “Where’s My Class?”
CRALLE STUDENT UNION BUILDING
Not sure where to go the first day of classes?
EDGE Leaders will be available to show students
around.
5-7 p.m. – Class of 2020 Cookout!
LAWN BEHIND HORTON RESIDENCE HALL
Come out and enjoy good music, good food and
great company! Get to know your classmates at
this cookout just for new students or have fun
tie-dying a t-shirt with new friends.
Sponsored by Residence Life and Residence Hall
Council
7-11 p.m. – Raiderpalooza
THE QUAD IN FRONT OF THE
CRALLE STUDENT UNION BUILDING
• 7-8 p.m. – Lindsey Writes Ice Cream Social
Sponsored by the QEP Team
• 7-9 p.m. – Bubble Soccer
Join other students in a game of Bubble Soccer
for a chance to win prizes and other goodies!
Sponsored by SGA
• 9-11 p.m. – Outdoor Movie
Don’t miss the chance to see Captain
America Civil War before it’s released on
DVD. We’ll also be serving up popcorn
and snow cones so make sure to bring
blankets or chairs for the big show.
Sponsored by Student Activities and SGA
Tuesday, August 16
#iamablueraider
(MANDATORY)
DORIS AND BOB HOLLOWAY HEALTH &
WELLNESS CENTER
You’ve registered for classes and now you are
officially a Blue Raider! During this session, you
will participate in Raider Games with your peers.
Raider Games are a series of fast paced relay
races in the spirit of competition. You will be
paired up in teams with your classmates and Peer
Mentors and compete for the Blue Raider Spirit
Award! This is a fun and interactive way to get
to know more people, build a sense of team work
and encourage excitement among your
classmates. Come ready to participate in tennis
shoes and comfortable clothes. Please see the
Blue Advising Appointment Card for your
scheduled session time.
Sponsored by First Year Experience
8 a.m.-3 p.m. –
Katie Murrell Library Information Fair
(MANDATORY)
KATIE MURRELL LIBRARY
Check your blue advising card for your library
information fair time. For students who cannot
attend at their designated time, they can stop by
at their convenience. The information fair gives
an introduction to the academic resources on
campus. Come and learn about the library and
meet our friendly staff. Freebies and door prizes
will be given away.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Beyond the Wall Poster Sale
CRALLE STUDENT UNION BUILDING
3 p.m. – Student Employment Orientation
ROBERTA D. CRANMER DINING
& CONFERENCE CENTER
THIS SESSION IS MANDATORY FOR ALL
STUDENTS WHO ACCEPTED FEDERAL
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT ON THEIR
FINANCIAL AID AWARD LETTER.
7-9 p.m – Popsicles with SGA
THE QUAD IN FRONT OF THE
CRALLE STUDENT UNION BUILDING
Hang out and relax with LWC’s Student Government. Enjoy some outdoor sports and free popsicles before your first day of classes.
Sponsored by Student Government Association
9:30 p.m. – Hall Meetings
(MANDATORY)
RESIDENCE HALLS
Report to your residence hall for a meeting with
Resident Assistants and Resident Directors.
Schedule Continues
Schedule Continued
Wednesday, August 17
CLASSES BEGIN
2:30-4 p.m. – Club Fair
THE QUAD IN FRONT OF THE
CRALLE STUDENT UNION BUILDING
Check out all of the clubs LWC has to offer.
Sponsored by Student Government Association
9 p.m. – L.I.F.E.
(Living in Faith Eternally) Service
NORMA AND GLEN HODGE CENTER
FOR DISCIPLESHIP
L.I.F.E. is a student led contemporary worship
service. All students are welcome to attend.
Sponsored by Christian Ministries
Thursday, August 18
2 p.m. – Water Balloon Palooza
THE QUAD IN FRONT OF THE
CRALLE STUDENT UNION BUILDING
2,000 Water Balloons! Come out to the quad
ready to get soaked! Sponsored by Student
Government Association
Roberta D. Cranmer
Dining & Conference
Center Hours
Dining Center hours will be as follows
unless otherwise indicated
in the Opening Week Schedule:
Monday-Friday
Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. (Friday until 6 p.m.)
Saturday
Lunch: 12-1 p.m.
Dinner: 5-6 p.m.
Sunday
Brunch: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dinner: 5-6 p.m.
6 p.m. – Wares Fair
DORIS AND BOB HOLLOWAY
HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER
Join the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of
Commerce in the HWC for one of the biggest
nights on campus! Learn what Columbia has to
offer the students of Lindsey Wilson College.
Prizes are given away all night.
Sponsored by the Lindsey Wilson Development
Office, Columbia-Adair County Chamber of
Commerce, and the Adair Progress
7 p.m. – Fresh L.I.F.E. Service
JOHN B. BEGLEY CHAPEL
This program has been developed to help new
students meet other students who want to grow
in their faith at Lindsey Wilson. Don’t miss this
fun and exciting new service!
Sponsored by Christian Ministries
Friday, August 19
10 a.m.-3 p.m. – Red Cross Blood Drive
CRALLE STUDENT UNION BUILDING
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Puppy Pit
ROBERTA D. CRANMER DINING
& CONFERENCE CENTER
Long week? Come over to the Dining Center to
wind down by playing with dogs from our local
animal shelter! Give them some love and they
will surely make you smile!
Sponsored by SGA
Bookstore Hours:
August 13: 9:00-3:00
August 14: CLOSED
August 15: 7:30-5:30
August 16: 7:30-5:30
August 17: 7:30-5:30
August 18: 7:30-5:30
August 19: 7:30-4:30
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Opening Week Extended Hours (in bold)
Saturday........................... 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and 7 p.m.-12 a.m.
Sunday ............................ 2 p.m.-12 a.m.
Monday ........................... 6 a.m.-12 a.m.
Tuesday (Begin Reg. Hrs) ......... 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
Wednesday ...................... 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
Thursday .......................... 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
Friday ............................... 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday ........................... 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday ............................. 2-10 p.m.
Important Campus Numbers:
Academic Affairs Office
Admissions Office
Blue Raider Sports Med.
Bookstore
Business Office
Career Services
First-Year Experience
Library
LWC Toll Free
Public Safety
SGA Office
Service Center (mailroom)
(270) 384-8130
(270) 384-8100
(270) 384-8238
(270) 384-8053
(270) 384-8010
(270) 384-8065
(270) 384-8238
(270) 384-8102
(800) 264-0138
(270) 384-8106
(270) 384-8028
Dial ‘0’ when on campus
or call (270) 384-2126
Student Activities
(270) 384-8033
Student Financial Services (270) 384-8022
OPENING
2016
WEEK
AUGUST 13-19
NEW RESIDENTIAL
STUDENTS
Every Student,
Every Day
#iamablueraider