Dickinson Community

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 Hall's Main Lounge

3:30pm - 4:30pm: Family Welcome to Dickinson Community

It's time to say good-by to your student and start your life as the parent/guardian of a college student. Come meet the Assistant Director and Faculty Master and learn what to expect in this next step.
Where: Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center Fireplace Lounge

4:30pm - 5:00pm: First Floor Meeting With Your RA

You've met your RA & your roommate(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 outside near the object

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 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: Building Social planned by Hall Staff

Come to your hall and meet other new students in an informal social atmosphere put on by your friendly RAs and Welcome Back Crew!
Where: Your Hall's Main Lounge

Friday, August 31, 2012

11:00am - 2:00pm: Wal-Mart Bus Run

This is a chance for you to gather any last minute things from the store for your room. Learn how the bus system works and interact with fellow residents who need to do the same!
Where: Meet at the Dickinson Gazebo

1:30pm: Transfer Student Tour & Gathering for Transfer Student Social

Transfer students will have the opportunity to ask questions and tour Binghamton University with experienced students. This tour is led by Transfer Mentors. This tour will end at the CIW Commons for a special reception/social to meet other transfer students at Binghamton University.
Where: Meet at the Dickinson Community Volleyball Court

2:30pm - 4:00pm: Dickinson New Student Tour

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: Meet at Dickinson Object

4:00pm - 5:00pm: Dickinson Area Office Reception

Come meet the Dickinson Area Office staff and see the new Collegiate Center. Enjoy FREE food and mocktails!
Where: C4 Office Area

3:30pm - 5:30pm: Fun in the Quad

Have you heard of co-rec football? Did you enjoy watching beach volleyball at the Olympics? Come to the Dickinson Quad to learn how to play!
Where: Dickinson Quad

5:00pm - 7:00 pm: Dickinson Community Dinner

Come have dinner with your community - don't forget your ID card - you'll need it to pay for dinner!
Where: C4 Patio

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

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

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

Transportation to be provided by Target.
Buses leaving from Dickinson Community. 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 and soda, 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

3:00pm - 4:00pm: All Things Academic w/ the Faculty Master

Meet Faculty Master, Jeff Barker, for advice on how to make your academic experience successful right from the start.
Where: Dickinson Gazebo

4:00pm - 5:00pm: Transfer Student Social

This is an opportunity for you to meet other Transfer Students in Dickinson! Come meet your fellow transfers and get to know some “seasoned” returners that can assist in your transition!
Where: Digman Hall Main Lounge

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

This is an opportunity for you to meet other students who are not from New York State! Come join us for some fun activities and possibly meet someone from your home state!
Where: Whitney Hall Main Lounge

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: Start at the Bearcats Sports Complex

4:30pm: Pizza Party

Where: University Union Mandela Room

3:00pm - 5:00pm: Nature Hike with Faculty Master

Join the Dickinson Faculty Master, Jeff Barker, for a hike through the Binghamton University Nature Preserve. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to get to know your Faculty Master on an individual level while enjoying the beautiful scenery.
Where: Meet at Dickinson Object

6:00pm - 8:00pm: Bed, Bath and 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 the game.
Where: Bus pick up at 5:30pm, 6pm & 6:30pm leaving from Dickinson Community

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 - 3:00pm: Dickinson Community Service Project

Sign up to participate in a community service project with your fellow Dickinson Community peers. Check out your Binghamton email account for further information.
Where: TBA

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 at the East Gym

4:30pm - 6:30pm: Dickinson Town Council Social

Join Dickinson Community for a night filled with fun! This is a great opportunity to meet your Dickinson Town Council (DTC) executive board and to socialize with your community. You'll quickly learn how to get involved in Dickinson and meet some great people!
Where: Dickinson Quad

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

Meet the people who are in in the closest contact with - your floor mates! Learn about each other and what it takes to ensure an enjoyable year. Rosters will be checked to verify arrivals - you must sign in!
Where: Your individual floor

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