Weekend of Welcome 2012
WOW12! New student orientation schedule
Abbreviations: JCC - Janzow Campus Center; PE - P.E. Building; TLEC - Thom Leadership Education Center; Walz - Walz Human Performance Complex
Friday, Aug. 24 - Students & Parent Information Day
7 - 9 a.m.
(Optional) Continental breakfast (Janzow Campus Center (JCC) Dining Hall)
Students eat free. Other meals can be purchased on a cash basis. (Breakfast $5/person)
8 a.m . - Noon
Taking care of business . . .
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To-do list while on upper level of JCC
___ Check in with admissions counselor
___ Have "First Day of College Photo" taken
___ Pick up residence hall keys
___ Find out about bookstore services
___ Confirm preferred meal plan
___ Meet area bank reps (Cattle, Jones, Union)
___ Sign up for music audition time
___ Freshmen check-in with academic advisor
___ Register vehicle and bicycle
___ Academic Resource Center & ADA Info
___ Check health records
___ For athletes: check athletic participation forms (physical exam record, insurance and authorization form, copy of front/back of insurance card, LOC waiver for athletes under 19 years old)
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To-do list while on the lower level of JCC
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___ Pick up campus mail box keys & student activity planner (8 am-5 pm)
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To-do list while on Weller Hall first floor
___ Have ID/Yearbook photo taken (Weller 102)
___ Verify financial information with Student Financial Services (Weller 106)
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
(Optional) Lunch (Janzow Campus Center (JCC) Dining Hall)
Students eat free. Other meals can be purchased on a cash basis. (Lunch $6/person)
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Welcome new students & parents to the academic community! (Weller Auditorium)
2:45 - 3:30 p.m.
Student and parents visit with faculty and find out information on majors and unique academic programs. Come and go as you like.
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Art (Brommer Lobby) |
Director of Christian Ed (TLEC 106) |
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Business (Jesse 107) |
Education (TLEC 115 Auditorium) |
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Walz Human Performance Complex |
English Comm/Theatre (TLEC 113) |
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Math (Science Building 107) |
Social Sciences (TLEC Main Street) |
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Science (Science Hall) |
Theology & Pre Seminary (TLEC 111) |
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International Ed/Study Abroad (TLEC 202A) |
Music (Music center – Klabenes Court) |
3:45 - 4:15 p.m.
Transfers meet in TLEC auditorium; parents welcome. (Angela Muller)
3:45 - 4:15 p.m.
Freshmen (students only) meet with (FYS 101) Peer Instructors.
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FYS 101 Section |
Location |
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01 Marty Kohlwey |
TLEC 111 |
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02 Bruce Creed |
TLEC 205 |
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03 Marty Kohlwey |
TLEC 113 |
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04 Nick Holmes |
TLEC 006 |
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05 Thad Warren |
TLEC 201 |
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06 Dirk Reek |
TLEC 005 |
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07 Aaron Roberts |
TLEC 203 |
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08 Andrew Swenson |
TLEC 005 |
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09 Sue Jensen |
TLEC 104 |
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10 Tim Ohlman |
TLEC 201 |
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11 Marty Kohlwey |
TLEC 106 |
3:45 - 4:15 p.m.
PARENTS OF FRESHMEN ONLY: Meet First Year Seminar (FYS 101) instructor.
(Section, Instructor, Classroom) (Section, Instructor, Classroom)
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01, 03, 11 Marty Kohlwey SCI 207 |
07 Aaron Roberts TLEC 115 (Auditorium) |
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02 Bruce Creed TLEC 011 |
08 Andrew Swenson TLEC 115 (Auditorium) |
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04 Nick Holmes TLEC 115 (Auditorium) |
09 Sue Jensen TLEC 105 |
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05 Thad Warren TLEC 105 |
10 Tim Ohlman TLEC 115 (Auditorium) |
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06 Dirk Reek TLEC 011 |
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4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
Students/parents visit with staff and find out about services offered: international ed./study abroad, student activities, career services, placement, academic advising, campus pastor, health services, counseling services, athletic director, athletic training, ADA services, academic support. Come and go as you like.
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Academic Advisor-Freshmen (JCC 204) |
Walk through new Walz HPC |
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Dir of Synodical Placement & Career Services (JCC 204) |
Academic Support/ADA Coordinator |
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Health Center Dir & Nurse (JCC 204) |
Dir of Student Activities (JCC 204) |
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Counseling Office Director (JCC 204) |
Campus Pastor (JCC 209) |
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Dir of Student Life (JCC 204) |
Athletic Dir/Asst Athletic Dir |
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Sports Info Dir – Web cast Info |
Athletic Trainer (Walz HPC 011) |
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International Ed/Study Abroad |
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5:15 - 7 p.m.
FREE farewell dinner (JCC Dining Hall/Cattle Conference Room)
New students, transfers, & parents join faculty, staff, coaches, RA's and WOW leaders.
President Friedrich and members of the Cabinet will serve desert in the JCC lobby! When you finish eating enjoy an ice cream sundae in the lobby or on the new deck!
Eat with WOW Leaders in WOW Groups as scheduled:
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5:15 p.m. David Basement, David 2nd - JCC Cattle Conference Room
5:30 p.m. Ruth B & Ruth A - JCC Dining Hall
5:45 p.m. Schuelke & Esther 3rd & Transfers - JCC Cattle Conference Room
6 p.m. Returning students - JCC Dining Hall
Good-bye families! Thank you for being with us at Concordia today!
7 - 8 p.m.
Big Weekend of Welcome Kickoff
All freshmen & transfer students with WOW leaders in groups. (football field)
New student group photo
8 - 8:30 p.m.
WOW groups
8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
O Show (Weller auditorium)
10 - 11 p.m.
Praise and worship opportunity - (outdoor chapel)
Saturday, Aug. 25
8 - 9 a.m.
Breakfast
9 - 11:30 a.m.
WOW group activities, Scavenger Hunt - varied as determined by group/individual, (Includes fall athletes practicing as scheduled with coaches, music auditions etc.)
11:30 - 1 p.m.
Lunch
1 - 3 p.m.
"Life at CU" by SLO
3 - 6 p.m.
Block Party on Seward Square - Grill out! Check out Seward businesses and get connected with Seward congregations.
4 - 6:00 p.m.
Men's soccer scrimmage
6 - 8:00 p.m.
Women's soccer scrimmage, volleyball scrimmage
7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Free time for varied on-campus opportunities- Check with your WOW Leader for more info
9 - 10 p.m.
Brother/sister floor activity - locations as follows:
David SE Pit with Ruth B 2nd – David Pit Mrror Lounge
David NE Pit with Ruth B 1st- Janzow Campus Center (JCC), David 2nd Lounge
David SW 2nd with Ruth B 3rd- David Main Lounge
David NW Pit with Ruth A 2nd & Ruth A 3rd- Dorcas Lounge
David SW Pit with Schuelke 1st- Schuelke Pit
David SE 2nd with Schuelke 2nd - Esther Pit Lounge
David NE 2nd with Ruth A Pit – Ruth AB Lounge
David NW 2nd with Ruth A 1st- Ruth BC Lounge
10 - 11 p.m.
Praise and worship opportunity (Weller auditorium)
Sunday, Aug. 26
7 - 9 a.m.
Breakfast (JCC dining hall)
8 a.m. - Noon
Worship opportunity (Sign up for time/place to attend a local church on bulletin board outside JCC 204 by Saturday night)
11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Lunch (JCC dining hall)
1 - 3:30 p.m.
Take a break! Get organized! Review class schedule; plan for first week.
3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Freshmen meet with First Year Seminar instructors
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FYS 101 Section |
Location |
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01 Marty Kohlwey |
SCI 207 |
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02 Bruce Creed |
TLEC 205 |
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03 Marty Kohlwey |
SCI 207 |
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04 Nick Holmes |
TLEC 006 |
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05 Thad Warren |
TLEC 201 |
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06 Dirk Reek |
TLEC 005 |
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07 Aaron Roberts |
TLEC 203 |
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08 Andrew Swenson |
TLEC 005 |
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09 Sue Jensen |
TLEC 104 |
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10 Tim Ohlman |
TLEC 101 |
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11 Marty Kohlwey |
SCI 207 |
5 - 6:30 p.m.
Freshmen: dinner with your First Year Seminar group - meet peer instructor (PI) in JCC lobby
Transfers: dinner & planned activity as scheduled with WOW group
7 p.m.
Concordia's opening worship service (St. John's Lutheran Church, Seward)
10 p.m.
Floor meeting: All residence hall students must attend this meeting on their floors.
Note: A detailed Weekend of Welcome 2011 schedule with additional/updated information and specific locations will be available in JCC upon arrival.
