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Orientation 2008: August 21, 22 & 23
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Tentative Schedule of Events
 
Thursday
 
Please Note: The finalized detailed schedule of events will be available on Thursday, August 21 at check-in. The tentative schedule of events listed below is subject to change. All incoming freshman are required to attend all events on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
 
Thursday
  Move in to Residence Halls
Pre-assigned arrival times will be mailed in orientation packets with directions
  Lunch
Cost: $6.60
  Commuter Check-In
Directions will be mailed in orientation packets.
  Diversity Initiatives Family Reception
Students of color and their families are invited to come mingle with current students of color and student development staff.
  Academic Overviews
These sessions are for both students and parents; talk with faculty representatives on major course requirements and career opportunities
  They’re on Their Own (But We’re Here if You Need Us) - Building Partnerships With Aquinas 
This session is for parents only. If you didn’t attend a parent day during the summer, you will want to attend this session. If you did attend a parent day, you are welcome to see it again.
  Orientation Group Time
Students will meet with their orientation groups to prepare for convocation
  New Student Convocation
Ceremony celebrating the start of your college career and welcoming you to the Aquinas College family.
  Family Picnic Dinner for new students, families, faculty & staff. Must have meal tickets.
  Program ends for parents and families
  Commuter Student Meeting
  Residence Hall Floor Meetings
  Orientation Kick-off
  Sex Discussed Here
  Orientation Group Time
  Movie Night
 
Friday
  Breakfast
  Orientation Skits
  Project Unite
Wear comfortable work clothes and shoes, this is a service project at a local Grand Rapids school.
  Break/Games and Refreshments
  AQ Monologues
  Orientation Group Time
  Class of 2012 Photo
  Haitian Dinner
  "Mountains Beyond Mountains" Activity
  Roommate Issues
Resident student program
  Commuter Student Meeting
  Music Video Dance Party
An opportunity to win cash!
 
Saturday
  Brunch
  AQ Students in the City
Wear comfortable walking shoes! Take a tour of downtown Grand Rapids and learn how the Rapid bus system works.
  Break
  Dinner
  Johnnie Tuitel Presentation
  Wege Pond Reflection
  Ice Cream Social
  Casino Night
 
Sunday
All events on this day are optional
  Brunch
  Walking tour of Eastown
  Classroom Tours
Bring your class schedule and see where your classrooms are located
  Dinner
  Hall Community Meetings
  Welcome Back Mass