Dickinson Community Schedule
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Below is updated for August 2011, however additional changes may occur.
9:00 am - 3:30 pm: New Student Check-in and Move-in
3:30 - 4:30 pm: Building-Wide Meeting- Families should attend the 3:30 session listed below.
- Students, this is your opportunity to meet the Resident Director (RD), Assistant Resident Coordinators (ARCs), Resident Assistants (RA) and Res. Con of your hall. Learn about community standards and expectations, and ask questions. Meet the area staff that will be helping you throughout the year.
- Where: Your Hall's Main Lounge
3:30 – 4:30 pm: Family Welcome to Dickinson Meeting
- Students should attend the 3:30pm Building-Wide Meeting Listed above.
- Take advantage of this unique opportunity to hear from both the Assistant Director and the Faculty Master of the Dickinson Community. Learn about staffing and facilities in Dickinson, your student's safety, University policies, and so much more!
- Where: Dickinson Dining Hall
4:30 – 5:00 pm: First Floor Meeting With Your RA
- This will be your chance to get to know your RA on a more personal level, as well as meet your fellow residents. This meeting will give you helpful information on how to live successfully in the residence hall.
- Where: On Your Floor
5:00 - 5:20pm: Walk to Convocation as a Community
- Where: Meet outside near the object
5:30 - 7:00 pm: Convocation
- Receive your official welcome to the Binghamton University family. Dr. C. Peter Magrath, president of Binghamton University, will address the entering class. President Magrath's address will be followed by this year's Keynote Speaker, Arel Moodie.
- Where: Anderson Center Concert Theater
8:30 - 9:30 pm: Building Social / Planned by Hall Staff
- There will be games and fun time had in your main lounge and your sister building’s main lounge. Check-out all the activities and get to know the other residents in your building!
- Where: Your Hall's Main Lounge
Friday, August 26, 2011
11:00 am - 2:00 pm: Wal-Mart 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.
- A bus guide will depart from the Dickinson Gazebo every half hour from 11:00am-1:30pm. Stay at Wal-Mart as long as you like, and a tour-guide will depart from the Wal-Mart main entrance every half-hour from 11:30am-2:00pm.
- Where: Meet at the Dickinson gazebo
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Dickinson New Student Tour
- Your Welcome Back Crew will conduct this tour. Are you wondering what LH 3 means? Bring your schedule and find your classes for this fall.
- Where: Meet outside near the object
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Dickinson Transfer Tour
- Transfer students will have the opportunity to ask questions and tour Binghamton University with experienced students. This tour is lead by the Welcome Back Crew.
- Where: Meet outside at the volleyball court
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Dickinson Area Office Reception
- Come meet the Dickinson Area Office staff and see the new collegiate center.
- Where: Dickinson Area Office (Collegiate Center across the street from Whitney Hall)
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Fun in the Quad
- Come out and learn about Co-Rec Football - where women are the Quarterbacks. Other activities such as Sand Volleyball, Basketball, and Ultimate Frisbee will also be offered.
- Where: Dickinson Quad
5:00pm - 7:00 pm: Dickinson Community Dinner
- Come meet new people and grab a bite with fellow Dickinson residents.
- Where: Dickinson Amphitheater
- Rain location: Dickinson Dining Hall
9:00 pm: Late Nite Binghamton
- Check out the Late Nite website for activities!
- Where: University Union
Saturday, August 27, 2011
11:00 am - 4:00 pm: University Fest
- A welcome festival for everyone. Free food and soda, live music, carnival rides, student groups, vendors...and lots of posters.
- Where: Peace Quad
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: All Things Academic - Dickinson Gazebo Style
- Meet Faculty Master, Jeff Barker, for advice, questions and answers on how to make your academic experience successful right from the start. RA Panel to join Faculty master.
- Where: Dickinson Gazebo
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: 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 you with your transition.
- Where: Digman Hall Main Lounge
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Out of State and International Student Social
- 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
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Dickinson Town Council (DTC) Event – Social!
- Join Dickinson Community for a night filled with fun. A great opportunity to meet your Dickinson Town Council 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
9:00 pm: Late Nite Binghamton
- Meet in your building lobby.
- Check out the Late Nite website for activities!
- Where: University Union
Sunday, August 28, 2011
11:00 am to 8:00 pm: Free Time
- Should you choose not to participate in the nature hike, please use this time to get ready for the first day of classes.
- Where: On your own
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Nature Hike with Faculty Master
- Join the Dickinson Faculty Master 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 outside near the object
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Floor Meeting
- Meet the people who you are in closest contact with; your floor mates. Learn about each other and what it is going to take to ensure a safe and enjoyable year. ROSTER CHECKS WILL BE DONE FOR VERIFICATION OF ARRIVAL AND CORRECT ROOM.
- Where: Your Floor
Monday, August 29, 2011---Classes start
Classes Begin!
Be sure to visit the general schedule for even more activities and events!
