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Welcome Week 2017 Student Schedule

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8:00am Station 1-Admissions Check-In Students with last names beginning A-J

Global Learning Center Rotunda

8:30am Presidential Greetings Dr. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins, President

Global Learning Center Auditorium

8:45am Things Parents and Students Need to Know Global Learning Center Auditorium

9:30am-5:00pm Registration

Students with last name beginning ( A-J ) (Mandatory for students who have not satisfied all obligations to

the College)

Station 2-Student Health Center Station 3-Registrar/Academic Advising Station 4-Residence Life Station 5-Financial Aid Station 6-Business Office Station 7-ID Cards (All obligations to the College must be

met in order to receive an ID card) Station 8-Residence Hall Keys-

ID card required Station 9-Report to Assigned Residence

Hall

Global Learning Center Multipurpose Rooms

12:00 noon Registration Closes Global Learning Center

12:00 noon Lunch Bennett Belles-Free w/College ID Parents/Guests-$6.08 per person

David Dallas Jones Student Union Sallie Walker Brown Dining Hall

1:00pm Registration Re-Opens Global Learning Center

4:30pm-6:30pm Dinner Bennett Belles-Free w/College ID Parents/Guests-$8.43 per person


5:00pm Registration Closes Global Learning Center

6:45pm Parents Reception-Parents/Guests Steele Hall Art Gallery

6:45pm Ice Cream Social-Students Only David Dallas Jones Student Union

8:30pm Movies on the Quad-Students Only Quadrangle

11:00pm Residence Halls Close

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2017

TIME EVENT LOCATION

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2017

TIME EVENT LOCATION 7:00am Yoga-students last name beginning with A-J Gym

8:00am Breakfast Belles-Free w/College ID Guests-$4.59 per person


8:00am Station 1-Admissions Check-In Students with last name beginning K-Z

Global Learning Center Rotunda

8:30am Presidential Greetings Dr. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins, President

Global Learning Center Auditorium

8:45am Things Parents and Students Need to Know Global Learning Center Auditorium

9:30am-5:00pm Registration

Students last names beginning with K-Z (Mandatory for students who have not satisfied all obligations

to the College)

Station 2-Student Health Center Station 3-Registrar/Academic Advising Station 4-Residence Life Station 5-Financial Aid Station 6-Business Office Station 7-ID Cards

(All obligations to the College must be met in order to receive an ID card)

Station 8-Residence Hall Keys- ID card required

Station 9-Report to assigned residence hall

Global Learning Center Multipurpose Rooms

10:00am Ice Breakers Students with last name beginning A-J

Quad

12:00 noon Registration Closes Global Learning Center

12:00 noon Lunch Bennett Belles-Free w/College ID Parents/Guests-$6.08 per person


1:00pm Registration Re-Opens Global Learning Center

1:30pm Bennett Olympics Students last name beginning with A-J

Ida B. Goode Gym

3:00pm Getting to Know My Bennett Sisters Students last name beginning with A-J

Ida B. Goode Gym

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4:30pm-6:30pm Dinner Bennett Belles-Free w/College ID Parents/Guests-$8.43 per person


5:00pm Registration Closes Global Learning Center

6:45pm Parents Reception-Parents/Guests Steele Hall Art Gallery

6:45pm Ice Cream Social-Students Only David Dallas Jones Student Union

8:00pm Wild N’ Out Wednesday-Students Only Ida B. Goode Gym

9:45pm Roommate Connections Ida B. Goode Gym

11:00pm Residence Halls Close

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2017

TIME EVENT LOCATION 6:26am Sister Bonding Unthank Flagpole

7:00am Breakfast Belles-Free w/College ID


10:30am Bennett College Scavenger Hunt See Your Orientation leader

11:30am-1:30pm Lunch Bennett Belles-Free w/College ID


11:30am-1:30pm Academic Fair David Dallas Jones Student Union Foyer

1:30pm

Getting to Know My Bennett Sister

4:30pm Dinner Bennett Belles-Free w/ID


6:00pm ACES Academic Cultural Enrichment Series

Bennett History & Traditions

Annie Merner Pfeiffer Chapel

7:30pm Throw Back Thursday Quad

9:00pm Family Feud-Bennett Style Gym

12:00am Residence Halls Close

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2017

TIME EVENT LOCATION 6:26am Sister Bonding Unthank Flagpole

8:30am Casual White Breakfast David Dallas Jones Student Union Sallie Walker Brown Dining Hall

11:00am Open House/Campus Walking Tours Student Health & Counseling Center

College Chaplain Library Services Global Studies Career Services

Academic Buildings Campus Safety HEAT Bus Visit

See Your OL for Details

12:30am Lunch Bennett Belles-Free w/College ID


1:30pm Closing Ceremony

Annie Merner Pfeiffer Chapel

2:30pm Four Seasons Mall Trip Shop for White Dresses

Meet at the Bus Stop

4:30pm Dinner Bennett Belles-Free w/ID


7:00pm Lip Sync/Talent Show Little Theatre

10:00pm Block Party

Student Union Drive


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SUNDAY, AUGUST 19, 2017

8:00am Worship service with

St. Matthews United Methodist Church

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2017

TIME EVENT PLACE 8:00am Community Service

10:00am Brunch Bennett Belles Free w/ID


12:00pm International Civil Rights Museum Trip Walmart Run Anyone

Meet at the Little Theatre

4:30pm Lunch Bennett Belles-Free w/ID


6:30pm Bellapalooza Quad


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STUDENT

CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS

Academic

Organizations interested in a particular academic area

selected from the various academic departments.

Biology Club

Chemistry Club

Mathematics and Computer Science Club

Minority Association for Pre Med Students (MAPS)

Political Pacesetters

Psychology Club

Social Work Club

Student North Carolina Association of Educators (SNCAE)

Governing Body/Representative These groups serve as governing bodies for students,

including the Student Government Association and

Residence Hall Councils.

Player Hall Council

Honors Hall Council

Freshwoman Class Executive Board

Sophomore Class Executive Board

Junior Class Executive Board

Senior Class Executive Board

Student Government Association (SGA)

Residence Hall Association

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Sorority Greek letter organizations

Omicron Chapter Delta Sigma Theta

Zeta Xi Chapter Alpha Kappa Alpha

Chi Gamma Chapter Zeta Phi Beta

National Pan Hellenic Council

Honorary

These societies or groups are established to recognize,

award and promote academic excellence by students in

particular fields or areas.

Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society (Alpha Epsilon

Chapter)

Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society (Bennett

Chapter)

Beta Kappa Chi National Honor Society (Alpha Zeta Chapter)

Iota Iota National Honor Society (Alpha Chi Chapter)

Psi Chi National Honor Society

Sigma Tau Delta National Honor Society

Religious/Spiritual

These groups provide religious/social outlets for students of

particular faiths.

Belles of Harmony Gospel Choir

Campus Ministry

Spirit of David Dance Ministry

Student Christian Fellowship

United Methodist Women

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Social Socially orientated organizations

Bennett College Ambassadors Association

District of Columbia and Maryland Association (DCMA)

Illustrious Modeling Troupe

Ladies of Distinction Dance Team

Liberty Belles-New York Connection

Mid-West Belles Club

National Association for the Advancement of Colored

People (NAACP)

Sisters of Service

Pre Alumnae Council

Queens Association

Southern Belles Club

Student Union Advisory Board (SUAB)

West Coast Connect (Formerly the California Club)

Special Interest

These groups are formed to meet the needs of students

that would otherwise not be represented.

Belles Recognizing Individuality, Diversity and

Empowerment (BRIDE)

Bennett College Choir

Foster Friends Club

Student Media/Publications

These groups meet the needs of students through various

media such as newspapers, magazines, radio and television.

Belle Media Group

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RESIDENCE HALL 101

Room assignments for new and current students are

chosen on a yearly basis, and best matched using the

Bennett College Housing Application and Personal

Preference Survey. Information regarding rooming

assignments can be found in BelleNet.

If you have questions about housing, please contact us by

email at [email protected] or phone at

(336) 517-2200.

Bennett College’s residence halls reflect the rich history

and traditions of the college. Each residence hall has been

designed with traditional Georgian Architecture and is

named after a person who made an influential impact on

the campus and in the community in regards to educating

and advocating for Bennett Belle.

What’s In My Room?

Every room is equipped with:

Cable and Wireless Internet

Bed with Twin Mattress (6ft x 33 inches wide), Dresser, Desk, Closet for Clothing and Storage

Shared Microwaves and Refrigerators are Available in each Room

Air Conditioning window unit

What Should I Bring?

Computer, Printer, Accessories

Category 5 Ethernet Cord

Coaxial Cable Cord

Radio/Stereo/CD Player

Television w/QAM TUNER/HDMI Cord

Comforter/Sheets/Pillows

Cleaning Supplies

Storage Containers

Iron w/Automatic Shutoff

Locks for Drawers

Shower Shoes (Flip Flops)

Alarm Clock

Broom/Dust Pan

Cable Splitter

Dry erase board

MORE THINGS TO BRING…

Power Strip (UL approved

Earphones

Emergency Supplies (flashlight, first-aid kit)

Ironing board with cover

Towel, Washcloth, Toiletries

Shower Caddy

Trash Can/Trash bags

Desk Lamp

Mattress Pad

Robe

USB flash drives

Pens, pencils, paper

Blankets

Clothes Hangers

Laundry bag/basket

Laundry detergent

Automatic shut off coffeemaker

Lint brush

For your safety, these items

are PROHIBITED!

Microwave Toaster/Toaster Ovens Deep Fryer (Fry Daddy’s) Kitchen Blenders (1 Cup Blender

Only) Cinder Blocks Bed Risers Space Heater Halogen lamps Weapons (Knives, firearms, etc.) Crock Pots Coffee Makers Professional Cosmetology Items

(Professional Stoves & Irons) Alcohol/Drugs & Drug/Alcohol

Paraphernalia Air Conditioner Indoor/Outdoor Grill Extension Cords Personal Refrigerator Incense/Candles/Oil burners Pets

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GREENSBORO HAPPENINGS

Tuesday, August 22-Downtown College Movie Night LeBauer Park Saturday, August 26-Color Vibe 5K Sunday, August 27-Food Truck Festival Downtown Greensboro Friday, September 8-10-National Folk Festival Downtown Greensboro September 9-18-Central Carolina Fair Greensboro Coliseum October 13-First Friday on the Block Church Street December 1-Festival of Lights Downtown Greensboro December 2-Holiday Parade December TBD-Santa Con Downtown Greensboro will be crawling with Santas

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