Fall 2018

Landmark College | New Student Orientation Schedule – Fall 2018 1

Monday, August 27, 2018

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration & Move In

Location: Click Center Gymnasium

Register for Orientation, pick up your computer, get your student ID, fill out any remaining

paperwork and receive directions to your room. After you finish registering you will be able to

check into your residence hall. Orientation Leaders and Residential Life staff will be on hand to

assist you and answer any questions.

11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lunch/Welcome Remarks

Location: Dining Hall, Alumni Hall

Remember to bring your ID; you’ll need it for every meal.

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Introduction to Orientation

Location: Brooks O’Brien Auditorium, East Academic Building

Andy Donahue, Director of Social Pragmatics, Michael Luciani, Vice President of Student Affairs

1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Orientation Group Activities, Expectations & Tour

Meet members of your Orientation group, tour campus, meet the therapy dogs.

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Keynote Presentation by John Elder Robison

Location: Brooks O’Brien Auditorium, East Academic Building

John Elder Robison is a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and advocate for

autistic people. He is the author of several books on autism spectrum disorder, including

Switched On: A Memoir of Brain Change and Emotional Awakening, and Look Me in the Eye: My

Life with Asperger’s.

Robison credits his own neurodivergence for his success as an engineer, first with rock bands

like KISS, and then later with a major toy and game company. Today he operates an

automobile restoration company in Springfield, Massachusetts that specializes in Rolls Royce,

Bentley, Land Rover, and other luxury vehicles. He also serves on the federal committee that

coordinates how various governmental agencies address autism and was recently named a

visiting lecturer at Landmark College and an advisor to the College’s new Center for

Neurodiversity.

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner

Location: Dining Hall, Alumni Hall

Join members of your orientation group and families for your first dinner at Landmark.

Remember to bring your ID.

Evening Activities (Optional)

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Game Room is Open

Location: Game Room, Strauch Family Student Center

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Davis Hall Social

Location: The Common Room in Davis Hall

Come play board games and get to know people.

WELCOME TO LANDMARK COLLEGE!

Landmark College | New Student Orientation Schedule – Fall 2018 2

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Breakfast

Location: Dining Hall, Alumni Hall

8:30 a.m. Check in with Orientation Group Leaders in the dining hall then proceed to the East Academic

Building (EAB)

9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Pathways Meetings or choice of Activities

Location: East Academic Building, meet in Lobby

If you don’t have a Pathway’s meeting scheduled during a time block, you can choose from one of these activities.

9:00-10:00 Pathways Meeting Tech Review (Location: Library, Lower Level) Campus Life (Location: Meet in front of the EAB)

Nature Walk (Location: Meet in front of the EAB)

Free Time

10:00-11:00 Pathways Meeting Tech Review (Location: Library, Lower Level)

Campus Life (Location: Meet in front of the EAB) Nature Walk (Location: Meet in front of the EAB)

Free Time

11:00-12:00 Pathways Meeting Tech Review (Location: Library, Lower Level) Campus Life (Location: Meet in front of the EAB)

Nature Walk (Location: Meet in front of the EAB)

Free Time

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch

Location: Dining Hall, Alumni Hall

1:30 -2:30 Pathways Meeting Tech Review (Location: Library, Lower Level) Campus Life (Location: Meet in front of the EAB) Nature Walk (Location: Meet in front of the EAB)

Free Time

2:30-3:30: Pathways Meeting Tech Review (Location: Library, Lower Level)

Campus Life (Location: Meet in front of the EAB) Nature Walk (Location: Meet in front of the EAB)

Free Time

5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Dinner

Location: Dining Hall, Alumni Hall

Evening Activities are Optional

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social

Ice Cream Sundaes, hang out, meet new friends

Location: Common Room, Davis Hall

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Game Room is open (Strauch Family Student Center)

WELCOME TO LANDMARK COLLEGE !

Landmark College | New Student Orientation Schedule – Fall 2018 3

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Breakfast

Location: Dining Hall, Alumni Hall

8:30 a.m. Check in with Orientation Group Leaders in the dining hall then proceed to the Café Court,

Strauch Family Student Center

9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Physical Fitness, Wellness and Success in College

Location: Café Court, Strauch Family Student Center

Todd Miller, Assistant professor of Physical education

Most people know that physical activity is essential for a healthy life. Some of us haven't had

the opportunity to see how much fun it can be. Learn about innovative classes that use sports

and exercise to improve health and communication. We learn the fundamentals of individual

and team sports, and different types of workouts, to improve health and social skills, all in a

fun and supportive environment.

10:00a.m-12:00 p.m. Choose one of the following activities

Putney Village Walk

Location: Outside Student Center

Join us for a walking tour of Downtown Putney, Basketville, all that Putney has to offer.

OR

Library Time

Location: Library

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch

Location: Dining Hall, Alumni Hall

1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. College Student Panel

Location: Brooks O’Brien Auditorium, East Academic Building

2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Check in Time (Optional)

Location: Common Room and Davis 011

Social Pragmatics Staff and Residential Directors will be available if you want to check in about

how things are going. Light refreshments are available (you can come even if you just want

the snacks)

5:00 p.m. -6:30 p.m. Dinner

Location: Dining Hall, Alumni Hall

Evening Activities are Optional

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Fire Pit and Smores

Location; Next to Chumley Buildings

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Game Room is open

Location: Game Room, Strauch Family Student Cent

WELCOME TO LANDMARK COLLEGE!

Landmark College | New Student Orientation Schedule – Fall 2018 4

Thursday, August 30, 2018

Offices,

Services,

& Resources (to visit during your

free time)

8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. IT Help Desk Open: 2nd floor, Library

Our Information Technology staff will be available to answer questions or help

troubleshoot technology issues including installing Outlook on your mobile device.

(also: computer pickup/drop-off for students arriving late).

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Bookstore Open, Location: Strauch Family Student Center

Stop by for supplies & LC gear! Students should not purchase books until they receive

their final schedule on Monday.

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Free time or choose an activity

Location: meet in Common Room Davis Hall

• Hiking Trip, Putney Mountain

• Walking trip to the Putney COOP

• Putney Pool

11:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Lunch

Location: Dining Hall, Alumni Hall

Remember to bring your ID; you’ll need it for every meal.

2:00 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Welcome Address

Location: Tent, Lower Campus Quad

Dr. Peter Eden, President; Kevin Mayne, Vice President for Enrollment Management;

Dr. Gail Gibson Sheffield, Vice President for Academic Affairs;

Michael Luciani, Vice President for Student Affairs

2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Orientation Group Activities, Expectations & Tour

Meet new students arriving today and continue activities with your orientation group

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Free Time

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner

Location: Dining Hall, Alumni Hall

Join members of the Landmark staff and administration for dinner at Landmark. Remember to

bring your ID.

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Joining the Landmark Community

Location: Greenhoe Theater, Fine Arts Building

Being a member of a community carries with it a set of expectations and values. Learn about

the core values that guide the Landmark community and how you can help create a healthy

supportive environment for everyone.

8:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. First Residence Hall Meeting

Location: The Common Room in your Residence Halls

Meet your Resident Dean, Resident Assistants, and other students living in your residence hall.

WELCOME TO LANDMARK COLLEGE !