Hillside Community
Welcome weekend 2012
schedule of events
Thursday, August 30, 2012
9:00am - 3:30pm: New Student Check-In and Move-In
4:00pm - 5:00pm: Apartments New Student Social
- This is your opportunity to get to know and meet your fellow apartment neighbors! You will also be able to see the area staff that will be helping you throughout the year: The Community Director (CD) and Resident Assistants (RA).
- Where: Hillside Commons
5:00pm - 5:20pm: Walk to Convocation as a Community
- See Resident Assistant for meeting location.
- 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
7:00 pm - 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 your favorite heroes - from Iron Man to Captain America on the big screen!
- Where: Bearcats Sports Complex
Friday, August 31, 2012
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Academics at Binghamton University!
- Come learn all about the ins and outs of academics at Binghamton. We have tailored this session to new transfers so they can learn more about the University and get some great resources! This event is being done in conjunction with The Discovery Program.
- Where: Hillside Commons
9:00pm - 2:00am: Late Nite Binghamton
- Come out for a variety of FREE activities and giveaways!
- Check out the Late Nite website for activities!
- Where: University Union
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 s. Cortland State
- Where: East Gym Track Field
8:30pm - 10:30pm: Movie in the Quad!
- "The world is watching" and so can you at the Apartment Communities showing of The Hunger Games. Bring your blanket and grab some popcorn and enjoy this blockbuster right in your own community!
- Where: Hillside Quad
9:00pm - 2:00am: Late Nite Binghamton
- Come out for various FREE activities and giveaways including 9-hold 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, massages, FREE giveaways and much more!
- Where: East Gym
12:00pm: Pre-Game Activities & Spirit Event
- Show your Bearcat Spirit and enjoy music and giveaways!
- Where: Bearcat Sports Complex
1:00pm: Women's Soccer Game vs. Lehigh
- Where: Bearcats Sports Complex
3:00pm - 4:30pm: Spirit Scavenger Hunt
- Where: Start at Bearcats Sports Complex
4:30pm: Pizza Party
- Where: University Union Mandela Room
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% of 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 game!
- Where: Bus pick up at 5:30pm, 6pm & 6:30pm leaving from The Apartments
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
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 information.
- Where: Recreation Center at the East Gym
2:00pm - 4:00pm: Cartoonicatures, Tunes and More!
- Get your personality exaggerated hand-drawn picture, bounce on inflatables, and enjoy quality time with your neighbors!
- Where: Susquehanna Fire Pit
7:00pm - 8:00pm: Building Meetings
- Meet the people you're in closest contact with: your apartment neighbors! Learn more about each other and what it is going to take to ensure a safe and enjoyable year!
- Where: Your individual building
8:00pm - 9:00pm: Hillside Village Council area social
- Join your Hillside Village Council leaders for a social! Meet your fellow Hillside residents while learning about Hillside traditions and events from your area executive board.
- Where: Hillside Commons
Be sure to check the general schedule for even more events and activities!
