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2008 Orientation Schedule
including Welcome Weekend, Connection Weekend and Woods
It's a different time, a different place, a different direction ... and it's all about you! D&E Orientation is how we help you make a new home and connect with your new community for the college year. It's fun. Here's what's up for you...
D&E Welcome Weekend: August 23 - 25
Welcome and congratulations on joining the Davis & Elkins College family! We're looking forward to meeting you and helping you transition to your new life at D&E. Don't miss any of these great activities designed to welcome you and your family to campus.
| Saturday, 8/23 |
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| 9 a.m. - noon |
Residence halls open for new students, Check in at Memorial Gymnasium Parking Lot (near campus entrance) |
| 10 a.m. - noon |
Commuter students check in at Robbins Chapel |
| 11 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Bookstore open |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Welcoming picnic on Robbins Chapel Plaza - parents and families invited. Meet our Elkins merchants. |
| 1:15 p.m.* |
All new students gather in Robbins Chapel to prepare for Opening Ceremony procession |
| 1:30 p.m.* |
Welcoming ceremony in Harper-McNeeley Auditorium |
| 2:30 p.m. |
Parent and Family orientation in Robbins Chapel |
| 3:30 - 5 p.m. |
President's reception for parent and families. Halliehurst - come as you are. Hosted by President Buck and Joni Smith. |
| 5 - 6:30 p.m. |
Dinner in Benedum Hall Dining Room. Families welcome. |
| 8 - 10 p.m. |
Residence Hall Meetings (required for residential students) |
| 10 p.m. - midnight |
First night bonfire with live music at Gates Tower |
| Sunday, 8/24 |
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| 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Bookstore open |
| 11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Brunch in Benedum Hall Dining Room |
| 1 - 5 p.m.* |
The Senator Circuit. Meet in Science Center 400. |
| 4 p.m. |
Chapel Service, Robbins Chapel. |
| 5 - 6 p.m. |
Dinner in Benedum Hall Dining Room |
| 9 p.m. |
Gatehouse Lighting Ceremony. Front campus lawn. |
| 9:30 p.m. |
Drive-In Movie: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull |
| Monday, 8/25 |
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| 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Bookstore open |
| 8:30 a.m.* |
New students meet Orientation groups as directed at opening ceremony. Freshman and transfer students must attend. |
| 9 and 10 a.m. |
Math placement exam, Science Center 400 |
| 1:151 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Lunch in Benedum Dining Room |
| 5 - 6 p.m. |
Dinner in Benedum Dining Room |
| Tuesday, 8/26 |
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| 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Bookstore open (same hours Wed. & Thurs. Close at 5 p.m. on Fri.) |
| All day |
First Day of Classes! |
D&E Woods and Reach Out Orientation: Labor Day Weekend
Two options that provide life-long memories. Read more
Reach Out Orientation ... a wonderful way to connect through service to the community. If you choose this option, you'll work with volunteers from Elkins who will help you express D&E's mission through action.
Woods orientation ...
Theres's nothing else like it for building friendships, understanding and a love of your new home in the mountains.
| Friday, 8/29 |
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| 1 p.m. |
Woods Orientation students meet in Robbins Chapel |
| 1:30 p.m. |
"Rhythmic Motivation" workshop for Woods Orientation students |
| 7:30 p.m. |
"Rhythmic Motivation" workshop by Jim Donovan of Rusted Root, Robbins Chapel |
| 9 p.m. |
Drum the Ecstatic Show by Jim Donavan, The Icehouse |
| Saturday, 8/30 |
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| 10 a.m. |
Reach-Out groups convene at Robbins Chapel |
| 9 p.m. |
Heroes for Higher, Maryland's premiere alternative hip-hop band, The Icehouse |
| Sunday, 8/31 |
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| 1 p.m. |
Reach-Out groups convene at Robbins Chapel |
| Monday, 9/1 |
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| All Day |
Classes in session |
| Lunch & Dinner |
Activities Fair presented by Student Assembly. Benedum Dining Room |
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It's your first weekend. Meet your roommate. Check out the Madden Center. Have fun. We're ready for you, starting August 23.
Reach out and learn more about D&E and your new community Labor Day weekend. Choose one of two experiences: D&E Connection weekend or the Woods Orientation Experience. Read more about Woods ... |
