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Fall 2018
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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!
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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 !
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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!
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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 !