Welcome Back Weekend 2012 Schedule of events

Thursday, August 30, 2012

9:00am - 3:30pm: Residential Area Move-In

Where: Residential Communities

10:00am - 5:00pm: Open a Bank Account

Set up a bank account with M&T Bank for your use as a student.
Where: University Union West 324 (New University Union 3rd Floor)

8:00am - 4:00pm: Pick up your Parking Pass

Where: Binghamton University Events Center Main Concourse

9:00am - 5:00pm: Get your Student ID Card

Be sure to bring picture ID with you.
Where: University Union G-17

3:30pm - 4:30pm: Residential Area Building Wide Meet & Greet

Meet your residential area staff as well as fellow students. This is a time to learn about your residential community, building, floor and to gain helpful information on how to live successfully in the residence halls.
Where: See individual residential area schedules for more information or see your RA

4:30pm - 5:00pm: Residential Area Floor Meetings with Resident Assistant

You've met your RA and your room/suite-mate(s) , now's the chance to meet the rest of the people living on your floor!
Where: See individual residential area schedules for more information or see your Ra

5:00pm - 7:30pm: FREE Pizza - Freshmen Special!

Special For Freshmen & Transfer students: Stop by Chabad Cafe for a FREE slice of pizza and drink.
Where: Chabad Cafe (Chabad Center for Jewsish Student Life)

5:00pm - 5:20 pm: Walk to New Student Convocation as a Community

Where: Check with your RA for meeting location

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 years 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

Immediately Following: Marvels The Avengers

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

Following New Student Picnic: Residential Area Social Activities

See your residential community schedule or your RA for more information!

Friday, August 31, 2012

Please see the Registrar's website for specific times: Course Registration

Visit the Registrar's website for specific information.

9:00am: Shachrit Morning Services

Where: Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life

9:00am - 12:00pm: Satellite Advising Office

Harpur Academic Advisors will be available to assist you with your fall 2012 schedule. Freshmen only.
Satellite advising will also be available on Tuesday September 4th from 9:00am - 12:00pm.
Where: Student Wing 205

10:00am - 5:00pm: Open a Bank Account

Set up a bank account with M&T Bank for your use as a student.
Where: University Union West 324 (New University Union 3rd Floor)

8:00am - 4:00pm: Pick up your Parking Pass

Where: Binghamton University Events Center Main Concourse

9:00am - 5:00pm: Get your Student ID Card

Where: University Union G-17

10:00am - 11:30am: General Academic Advising Schedule

For newly admitted students who did not attend an Orientation session and need to learn information about general education, Harpur College, and other degree requirements.
Where: University Union 103

11:00am - 11:30am: Meet Your Discovery Advisor (DA)

Are you a Writing 111, Harp 101 or HDEV 105 student?
Meet your Discovery Advisor to learn what to expect for the upcoming semester. Now is your chance to ask questions and get to know other students in your class!
Where: Lecture Halls 1, 2 and 14

1:00pm & 2:00pm: Tour of the Glenn G. Bartle Library

Check out the Information Commons. Find out where the books are before you absolutely need them. Learn about the Library’s online resources and library services. Tours begin at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. and leave from the Circulation Desk.
Where: Glenn G. Bartle Library

1:00pm - 4:00pm: Satellite Advising Office

Harpur Academic Advisors will be available to assist you with your fall 2012 schedule. Freshmen only.
Satellite advising will also be available on Tuesday September 4th from 1:00pm - 4:00pm.
Where: Student Wing 205

3:15pm - 6:00pm: Emerging Leaders Kick off Meeting

For students participating in the Emerging Leaders Program - meet the students, faculty, staff members, and peer mentors for their knowledge community, and discuss program plans for the semester.
Where: University Union, Mandela Room

2:00pm - 4:00pm: Transfer Student Social

All new transfer students, Binghamton Advantage Program participants, as well as new students involved with Student Support Services are invited to meet other new students through this Transfer Student Social.
This is a great way to make connections on campus while enjoying light refreshments.
Where: College in the Woods Commons (Upstairs from Dining Hall)

6:30pm: Welcome Shabbat!

Munchies and drinks
At 7:00pm join us for services followed by Shabbat dinner. Turn your Friday night into Shabbat at Chabad. Join hundreds of students for services, a FREE full-course cooked dinner, songs, lasting friendships and laughs! Sumptuous dessert buffet!
Where: Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life

6:30pm: Welcome to Shabbat ON CAMPUS!

Conservative & Reform Services
Where: University Union 3rd Floor

7:30pm: Shabbat Dinner

Join hundreds of students for a FREE dinner complete with great Kosher food, company and a great Shabbat atmosphere!
Where: Chenango Room

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

Stop on by for a variety of FREE activities and giveaways including 9-hole glow golf, laser tag, video gaming and much more!
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 outside your residential communities.
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 on by for tours, giveaways, FREE chair massages and more!
Where: East Gym

9:30am: Shabbat Services and Lunch

Where: University Union West 301

9:30am: Shachrit Morning Services

Where: Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life

11:00am - 4:00pm.: University Fest

A welcome festival for everyone. FREE food and soda, free books, live music, carnival rides, student groups, vendors, and lots of posters!
Where: East Gym Parking Lot

1:00pm: Shabbat Lunch

Where: University Union West 301

12:00pm: Shabbat Lunch

Join us for a full Shabbat lunch immediately following morning services
Where: Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life

1:00pm: Men's Rugby Game vs. Ithaca College

Where: East Gym Track Field

3:00pm: Women's Rugby Game

Where: East Gym Track Field

7:00pm: Seudah Slisheet

The 3rd meal of Shabbat and Havdallah
Where: University Union West 301

7:00pm: Seudah Shlishit

Where: Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life

8:00pm: Maariv & Havdalah

Where: Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life

9:00pm - 2:00am: Late Night 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

9:30am: Shachris

Begin your day with Davening (prayer) from the heart in a warm comfortable environment. Enjoy a cereal breakfast after services.
Where: Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life

11:30am: Freshmen/Transfer Bagel Brunch

Enjoy bagels, shmears, pancakes, omelletes and more!
Great ice-breaking games, tie-dye your new Chabad T-Shirt.
Great opportunity to meet friends and enjoy FREE food all day long.
Where: Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life

12:00pm: Pre-Game Activities & Spirit Event for Women's Soccer Game

Show your Bearcat Spirit and enjoy music and giveaways!
Where: Bearcat Sports Complex

1:00pm: Women's Soccer Game vs. Lehigh

Where: Bearcat Sports Complex

3:00pm - 4:30pm: Spirit Scavenger Hunt

Where: Starts at the 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% 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 the game!
Bus pick up at 5:30pm, 6pm & 6:30pm leaving from Newing, Dickinson, Hinman, CIW, Mountainview and Apartments.
See your RA for more details!

Monday, September 3, 2012 -- Labor Day

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 & 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

7:30pm: Hillel's Target and Friendly's Trip

Meet lots of Jewish Freshmen, pick up anything you forgot to bring, and enjoy Kosher ice cream!
Where: Meet at the University Union bus stop across from Mohawk

Don't forget to check out your individual residential communities
schedule of events!