College In The woods

Welcome Weekend 2012

Schedule of events

Thursday, August 30, 2012

9:00am - 3:30pm: New Student Check-In and Move-In

3:30pm - 4:30pm: Building Wide Meet & Greet

Come to the main lounge of your building and meet your building staff and neighbors!
Where: Your Buildings Main Lounge

4:30pm - 5:00pm: Individual Floor Meetings

You've met your RA & your room/suite-mate(s), now's your chance to meet the rest of the people living on your floor.
Where: Your Individual Floor

5:00pm - 5:20pm: Walk to Convocation as a Community

Where: Meet in CIW Courtyard with your RA

5:45pm - 7:00pm: New Student Convocation

Receive your official welcome to the Binghamton University family. Harvey G. Stenger, President of Binghamton University, will address the entering class. President Stenger's address will be followed by this year's Keynote Speaker, Ravi Gupta '05.
Where: Binghamton University Events Center

7:00pm - 9:00pm: New Student Picnic

Enjoy a BBQ dinner provided by Sodexo Dining Services with your friends, and fellow students from the other residential communities.
Come sign the Class of 2016 Banner, receive your FREE Class of 2016 T-Shirt, and meet alumni-sponsored by your Binghamton University Alumni Association.
Visit the Target Party promotional table for FREE giveaways!
Where: Binghamton University Events Center

Directly Following New Student Picnic: Marvels The Avengers

See all of your favorite heroes - from Iron Man to Captain America on the big screen!
Where: Bearcats Sports Complex

8:30pm - 9:30pm: Leadership Information Sessions

Meet with current CIW Area Council Representatives to discover what it takes to be a leader in your hall!
Where: 1st Floor Lounge

Friday, August 31, 2012

10:00am - 11:00am: Academic Questions...Problems...Confusion?

Faculty Master Tony Preus and CIW RAs will be on hand to answer any academic questions you have. Remember to bring your laptop!
Where: CIW Commons (Above CIW Dining Hall)

1:00pm: Academic Tours

We know where LH2 and AA142 are - don't wait until the 1st day of classes to find your way around. We can help!
Where: Leaving from in front of your hall

2:30pm - 4:00pm: Transfer Student Meeting and Social

Transfer students - come get your free survival kit/goodies, meet fellow transfer students, find out information that pertains just to you and meet with your transfer mentor!
Where: Mohawk Great Room 1st Floor

4:30pm - 6:30pm: College in the Woods Opening Barbecue

Come have dinner with your community - don't forget your ID card - you'll need it to pay for dinner!
Where: CIW Quad

9:00pm - 2:00am: Late Nite Binghamton

Come out for various FREE activities and giveaways.
Check out the Late Night website for activities.
Where: University Union

10:30pm -12:30am: Target Party

Transportation to be provided by Target.
Buses leaving from CIW. See your RA for more information!

Saturday, September 1, 2012

9:00am - 8:00pm: Recreation Center at East Gym Open

No membership required for FitSpace or group fitness classes.
Stop by for tours, giveaways, FREE chair massages and more!
Where: East Gym

11:00am - 4:00pm: University Fest

A welcome festival for everyone! FREE food, live music, carnival rides, student groups, vendors and lots of posters!
Where: East Gym Parking Lot

1:00pm: Men's Rugby Game vs. Ithaca College

Where: East Gym Track Field

3:00pm: Women's Rugby Game vs. Cortland State

Where: East Gym Track Field

5:00pm - 6:00pm: Out of State & International Student Mixer

Come meet other non-NY students and learn what Binghamton and New York have to offer!
Where: Mohawk Great Room

9:00pm - 2:00am: Late Nite Binghamton

Come out for various FREE activities and giveaways including 9-hole glow golf, laser tag, video gaming and much more!
Check out the Late Nite website for activities.
Where: University Union

Sunday, September 2, 2012

9:00am - 10:00pm: Recreation Center at the East Gym Open

No membership required for FitSpace or group fitness classes.
Stop by for tours, giveaways, FREE chair massages and more!
Where: East Gym

12:00pm: Pre-Game Activities & Spirit Event

Show your Bearcat Spirit and enjoy music and giveaways!
Where: Bearcats Sports Complex

1:00pm: Women's Soccer Game vs. Lehigh

Where: Bearcats Sports Complex

3:00pm - 4:30pm: Spirit Scavenger Hunt

Where: Starts at the Bearcats Sports Complex

4:30pm: Pizza Party

Where: University Union Mandela Room

5:30pm - 7:00pm: Fresh Start with the Fellows

Come meet CIW's Faculty Master and Faculty Fellows; a chance to have an informal chat with some great teachers!
Where: CIW Commons (Above Dining Hall)

6:00pm - 8:00pm: Bed, Bath & Beyond for International Students (College Culture 101)

Join us for an exclusive shopping event for Binghamton University International Students.
Pick up those last minute items for your room and save 10% off your entire purchase.
Enjoy raffles, refreshments and more!

6:30pm: BMets vs. Trenton Thunder

FREE minor league baseball game and fireworks!
Watch as the Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets take on the Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees.
Fireworks directly following.
Where: Bus pick up at 5:30pm, 6pm & 6:30pm leaving from College In The Woods

Monday September 3, 2012

9:00am - 11:30pm: Recreation Center at the East Gym open

No membership required for FitSpace or group fitness classes.
Where: East Gym

11:00am: The SCRAMBLE!

For our first year and transfer students, meeting people is tough right? Not with SCRAMBLE. Come down and speed meet other Binghamton University students with this fast-paced meet and greet!
Where: In front of CIW Dining Hall

1:00pm - 5:00pm: Rec Fest

Enjoy tours, giveaways, FREE food and chair massages.
Learn about club sports, take a group fitness sampler class, or go kayaking in the pool!
Check out play.binghamton.edu for more details!
Where: Recreation Center East Gym

7:00pm - 8:00pm: Floor Meetings

Meet all the residents on your floor, both new and returning, and discuss important aspects of living together.
Where: Your individual floor

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm: CIW Council Information Social

Join us to learn about community government - if you want to hold office, attendance is strongly encouraged! CIW T-Shirts will also be for sale!
Where: CIW Commons (Above Dining Hall)

9:30pm: The Quest

This spicy game show will have you roaring with laughter and competing for the top spot! You don't want to miss this!
Where: CIW Commons (Above Dining Hall)

Be sure to check the general schedule for even more activities and events!