Newing College
welcome weekend 2012
Schedule of events
Thursday, August 30, 2012
9:00am - 3:30pm: New Student Check-In and Move-In
4:00pm - 4:30pm: Hall Meetings
- Come to the main lounge of your building and meet your building staff and neighbors!
- Where: Residence Hall Main Lounge
4:30pm - 5:00pm: Newing Convocation
- Your big welcome to Newing College! Hear what it means to be a Newing College student; the Newing College traditions and way of life.
- Where: Multipurpose Room in the Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center
5:00pm - 5:20pm: Walk To New Student Convocation as a Community
- See your Resident Assistant for meeting location.
5:45pm - 7:00pm: New Student Convocation
- Receive your official welcome to Binghamton University. 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: Marvels The Avengers Movie
- See all of your favorite heroes - from Iron Man to Captain America on the big screen!
- Where: Bearcats Sports Complex
Friday, August 31, 2012
11:00am - 12:00pm: Campus Tours
- 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 Co-Rec Field
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Campus Tours
- We know where LH2 and AA142 are - don't wait until the 1st day of classes to find your way around. We can help!
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Newing Welcome Back BBQ
- Come have dinner with your community - don't forget your ID card - you'll need it to pay for dinner!
- Where: Check with your Resident Assistant for more details!
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
10:30pm - 12:30am: Target Party
- Transportation to be provided by Target.
- Buses leave from Newing College. See your RA for more information.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
9:00am - 8:00pm: Recreation Center at East Gym Open
- Stop by for tours, giveaways, FREE chair massages and much more!
- No membership required for FitSpace or group fitness classes.
- 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 out for a variety of 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: East 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: Bearcat Sports Complex
3:00pm - 4:30pm: Spirit Scavenger Hunt
- Where: Start at Bearcat 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% 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 Newing 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 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 - 5:00pm: Newing Pick Up Party
- Alberto, Broome Hall Resident Director, will be spinning some tunes.
- Play pick up, kickball, soccer, Kan Jam, frisbee, football, basketball and, volleyball - you decide!
- Enjoy board games and refreshments!
- Where: Newing Co-Rec Field & Outdoor Area
7:00pm: Have YOU Met Master Mark?!? Well have you?
- Enjoy fondue and snow-cones with Faculty Master Mark! Introduce yourself and get a gift!
- Where: Newing Fire Pit behind C4
Be sure to check the general schedule for even more events and activities!
