Hinman College

welcome weekend 2012

schedule of events

Thursday, August 30, 2012

9:00am - 3:30pm: Check-In & Move-In

2:30pm - 3:00pm: A Parent/Guardian Primer on Life

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: Hinman Commons

3:30pm - 4:00pm: Welcome to Hinman

Students get a chance to meet the Assistant Director and Faculty Master of Hinman College and find out why living in Hinman is so awesome!
Where: Hinman Hill

4:00pm - 4:30pm: Building-Wide Meetings

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 suite-mates, now's your change 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 your RA outside by your hall's main entrance

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

10:00pm: Trivia Night

Come to the Hinman Dining Hall and play team trivia! One of the most popular Relife programs, Trivia Night includes snacks, prizes, and a lot of fun!
Where: Hinman Lower Dining Hall

Friday August 31, 2012

11:00am -12:00 pm: Transfer Student Social

Join us for a bagel brunch and get to know Hinman from a transfer student's perspective! Meet Hinman College staff members and other transfer students.
Where: Hinman Library

2:00pm - 4:00pm: Tour of Hinman College & Campus

We know where LH 2 and AA142 are - don't wait until the 1st day of classes to find your way around. We can help!
Where: Hinman Patio

4:00pm - 5:00pm: Volley-Bonanza

The fun keeps going! Hinman College Council will be putting together a pick-up volleyball match at the top of the hill. Come on up and meet your fellow Hinman-ites!
Where: Top of the Hill behind Roosevelt/Smith

5:00pm - 7:00pm: Hinman BBQ & Involvement Fair

Come to this block-party style event featuring food, games, an opportunity to meet local student run groups, and buy Hinman apparel from HCC!
Where: Hinman Quad

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 provided by Target.
Buses will be leaving from Hinman. 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

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

Come on 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, giveaways, FREE chair massages and much 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 Bearcats Sports Complex

4:30pm: Pizza Party

Where: University Union Mandela Room

3:00pm - 5:00pm: Co-Rec 101

Co-Rec football, founded in here in Hinman, is one of our biggest traditions. Join seasoned Co-Rec players in a quick intro and pick-up game for touch-football where the quaterbacks are female!
Where: Co-Rec Field behind Roosevelt 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 & 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 Hinman College

Monday, September 3, 2012

9:00am - 11:30pm: 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 & 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

1:00pm - 3:00pm: Hinman College Council Field Day and Social Event

Come join us outside for fun-filled, camp-style games! Three-legged races, kickball, KanJam and much more!
Where: Hinman Quad

7:00pm: Floor Meetings

The first full floor meeting of the year - join your Resident Assistant along with new and returning hall residents. Get to know your neighbors!
Where: Your individual floor

7:30pm: Ice Cream Socials

Directly following your floor meetings, satisfy your sweet tooth as you join your building in a last hurrah before classes begin on Tuesday. Faculty Fellows and Student Fellows (former Hinman students still involved) will be available to answer questions.
Where: Building Lounge

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