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Tentative Schedule of Events

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

10 a.m.

Orientation Check in
Alumni Memorial Union

Stop in and get your Marquette ID Card, U-PASS (your key to bus access in Milwaukee), and a packet of informational materials.

Residence Hall Move-in
Set up your room and feel free to spend time chatting with your new roommates and RA.

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Welcome Picnic
AMU, Westowne Mall

2 - 5 p.m.

Campus Information Seminars

3:30 p.m.

Multi-Ethnic Welcome Reception

5 – 6:30 p.m.

Dinner

7:00 p.m.

First Group Discussion Meeting

These group meetings are led by an Orientation Staff member and provide an excellent opportunity to meet your classmates and talk to an experienced student in a small group setting.

10 p.m.

Block Party

Thursday, August 21, 2008

10 a.m.

New Student Convocation

The President of Marquette University and other members of the community will give the official welcome to the class of 2012. This is the first and only time your entire class will be together until graduation. Ann Patchett, author of Run, this year's First Year Reading Program selection, will also speak at New Student Convocation.

11 a.m.

College Meetings/Advising

2:15 p.m.

Liturgy

4 p.m.

First Year Reading Discussion Group

7:45 p.m.

Residence Hall Floor Meetings

9:45 p.m.

Square Dance

Friday, August 22, 2008

9 a.m.

New Student Survey & Marquette: On Stage (Mandatory for freshmen)

This program is designed to introduce freshmen to community expectations and values as well as help freshmen explore social issues and decisions one may face while at Marquette.

Afternoon

Involvement Opportunity Sessions

All Day

Seminars on Aspects of College Life

7:30 p.m.

Second Group Discussion Meeting
10 p.m. Late Night Marquette

Saturday, August 23, 2008

9 a.m.

Urban Connection

Spend your morning getting to know other new students as you work together to serve the surrounding Marquette neighborhoods. Space is limited, so complete and send in the registration form as soon as possible.

10:30 a.m.

U-Pass Adventures
2:30 p.m. Health and Wellness Challenge

3:30 p.m.

Golden Eagle Picnic/Pep Rally

5 p.m.

Milwaukee Excursions

10 p.m.

Annex Party

Sunday, August 24, 2008

4 p.m.

All-University Mass of the Holy Spirit

5 p.m.

All-University Welcome Back Picnic

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Take a Carillon Class

Starting the Spring 2009 semester, MUSI 85: Carillon Discovery will be offered. In this introduction to the world of carillon, the student explores the history, musical characteristics, bell foundries and carillons worldwide through readings, recordings, the Internet and visits to the university carillon. This discovery is designed for a greater appreciation of the carillon for both musicians and non-musicians.