Mountainview College

Welcome weekend 2012

Schedule of events

Thursday, August 30, 2012

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

9:00am - 3:00pm: T-Shirts and FREE Water

Take a water break and buy your Mountainview T-shirt from your area government leaders, the Mountainview College Council.
Where: Appalachian Center, Mountainview College Dining Hall

3:30pm - 4:30pm: Building-Wide Meeting

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 Mountainview Meeting

It's time to say good-bye 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: Appalachian 111, Mountainview College Dining Hall

4:30pm - 5:15pm: First Floor Meeting With Your RA

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

5:15pm - 5:35pm: Walk to Convocation as a Community

Where: Meet outside on Mountainview Basketball Court

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 Event's 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 Event's Center

Directly Following New Student Picnic: Marvel's The Avengers

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

8:30pm: In-Hall Game Night

Come down to your building's Great Room for food, games, and faun with all your new friends!
Where: In Your Hall's Great Room

Friday, August 31, 2012

9:00am - 3:00pm: T-Shirts and FREE Water

Take a water break and buy your Mountainview College T-Shirt from your area government leaders (MCC).
Where: Appalachian Center, Mountainview Dining Hall

10:00am - 11:00am: Mountainview Tour of Classes / Campus

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 the Basketball Court

5:00pm - 7:00pm: Opening BBQ

Come have dinner with your community - don't forget your ID card - you'll need it to pay for dinner!
Where: Appalachian Center, Mountainview Dining Hall

7:00pm - 8:00pm: Mountainview Scavenger Hunt

Come put on your detective hat and find out some interesting trivia about Mountainview College. The winning team will receive FREE prizes!
Where: Mountainview Amphitheater

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 leave from Mountainview College. 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

7:00pm - 9:00pm: Mountainview College Council Party

The Executive Board of Mountainview College Council would like to invite you to an informal information session! Come enjoy free ice cream and learn how you can make a difference in your community!
Where: Mountainview Amphitheatre

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, giveaways, FREE chair massages and more!
Where: Eat Gym

12:00pm: Pre-Game Activities and 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: Mountainview Field Days

Come outside and play volleyball, basketball, football, soccer, and ultimate Frisbee!
Where: Meet at various Mountainview courts and fields

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% on 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 Mountainview College

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 details!
Where: Recreation Center at the East Gym

3:00pm: Nature Preserve Tour

Get to know the gem of Binghamton University through a guided tour of The Nature Preserve - right in your own back yard!
Where: Meet at Mountainview bus stop

8:00pm: Floor Meetings

Meet all of the residents on your floor - both new and returning!
Where: Your individual floor

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