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!
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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!