Monday, August 26, 2013

Fill the Bus Service Project - On going all day. Each college will have a focus area for donations to local community organizations. For details, watch for e-mails and other communications from your college. For more information, visit the Center for Service-Learning and Civic Engagement website or call 353-4400.

8:00 a.m. Returning students move into Residence Halls

8:15 a.m. James Madison College Students (All activities listed below are REQUIRED.)

• Meet in the lobby of South Case Hall at 8:15am to walk to the MSU Convocation @ the Breslin Center. The JMC group will sit together in designated rows.
• Wear your JMC t-shirt (given to you on Sunday night in your packet) and work shoes. We will be leaving for service sites after the convocation, and you will not have time to change. No sandals or open toe shoes.
• After the Convocation, JMC group will return to the Wilson Hall Auditorium for the Introduction to Community Service. Boxed lunches are provided.  
• Every JMC student should plan on being at their community service location from 12-5pm. Transportation is provided. Please dress ready to get dirty with closed toe shoes.  

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Doors Open at 7:30 a.m. YOU MUST BE SEATED NO LATER THAN 8:45 a.m.
9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Convocation, University Welcome and One Book One Community Presentation, Breslin Center.

Convocation - University Welcome and One Book One Community Presentation, Breslin Center.

• The formal ceremony that marks the beginning of each academic year. President Lou Anna K. Simon, Acting Provost June Pierce Youatt and representatives from each of the undergraduate degree-granting colleges will welcome you to the “pioneer land-grant university.” Additionally, special guest Kevin Powers, author of The Yellow Birds, the One Book One Community book will address you, the newest members of the MSU community. All new students are REQUIRED to attend this event.

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11:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Drop-In Days for Student Jobs - August 26 – August 30, 2013, Career Services in 113 Student Services Building  

• Drop in to Career Services in the Student Services Building all week! Our career advisors will be available with resources to help you find a part-time job, tips to polish your resume and advice for preparing for the Earn, Learn and Internship Fair coming up on Wednesday, September 4.

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1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lyman Briggs College Breakout Sessions, (All LBC students should consult their individual schedule or check with their mentor for session schedule and locations. These sessions are REQUIRED for all LBC students.)

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1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Writing, Rhetoric and American Culture (WRAC) Optional Placement Essay, 105 Bessey Hall. Please contact the WRAC office at 355-2400 for more information.

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2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Residential College in the Arts & Humanities (RCAH) students only Question and Answer session with Katherine Boo, author of Behind the Beautiful Forevers, RCAH Theater – C210 Snyder – required for first-time RCAH students

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3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. The 13th Annual Multicultural Business Programs Open House, 4th Floor Eppley Center, Business College

• Free food, sign-up for Tutoring, learn about MBP Student Organizations and find out more about MBP Services! We are looking forward to seeing you! No need to RSVP Just come as you are! Casual Attire!

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4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Office of Supportive Services (OSS) Welcome Day, B115 Wells Hall

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4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender and Ally Welcome and Information Session for First Year Students, MSU Union Gold Room B

• Participants will have an opportunity to meet new and returning Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally (LGBTA) students, learn about campus resources and opportunities for LGBTA students.

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8:00 p.m. - Midnight Moonlight Madness Shopping Spree, Meijer (2 locations - Lake Lansing and Okemos). Catch CATA buses stops all over campus, look for signage!

• Moonlight Madness provides a great opportunity to hop onto a FREE CATA (Capitol Area Transit Authority) bus to local Meijer stores. You don’t have to spend money to join in the fun with the free food, entertainment and give-aways. However, many students complete their residence hall room decorating with their roommates, buy last minute school supplies, stock-up on snacks, or purchase a donation for the “Fill the Bus” project. Buses begin loading at Munn Arena at 8:00 p.m. and at 8:30 p.m. from designated bus stops across campus. The last pickup bus departs campus at 11:15 p.m.
  

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