First-Year andNew Student Orientation

Class of 2016

September 1 - 7, 2012

WASHINGTON AND LEEU N I V E R S I T Y

Lexington, Virginia

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Washington and Lee University

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September 1 - 7, 2012

First-Year Experience and OrientationDivision of Student Affairs

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Saturday, September 1, 2012

9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Check-In for all First-Year and New Students Early-Fielding HallPlease pick up your room key outside of Graham-Lees Hall on Washington Street. Turn over your key to your family, and our W&L upper-division students will assist with the move-in process while you proceed across the street to Early-Fielding to receive your registration and orientation material. Within just a few minutes you will catch up with your family in your room to begin unpacking. All students are required to check-in, including Leading Edge participants, pre-season athletes, transfers and international students. Be prepared—it’s a W&L tradition that it rains either on Check-in day or Commencement day.

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Meat and Greet (And Veggie Burgers Too!) Baker-Davis-Gilliam QuadCompliments of W&L’s Orientation Committee Take a break from the heat and enjoy some cool refreshments, hamburgers, hotdogs, veggie burgers and salads with your family in the Quad. 2:00 p.m. President’s Welcome to Parents Lenfest Center, Keller TheaterPresident Ken Ruscio ‘76 and Vice-President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Sidney Evans will share their thoughts and unique perspectives about University life with parents of new students. Parent Information Sessions with key staff members will immediately follow.

PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONS2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Lenfest Center, Keller Theater & Wilson Theater

2:30 – 3:15 p.m. and 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. Student Affairs Panel for Parents Lenfest Center, Wilson TheaterStudent Affairs professional staff will provide an overview of life beyond the classroom at W&L, including the wide array of activities, organizations, student services, and leadership opportunities available to students. Q&A will follow brief presentations.

3:15 – 3:45 p.m.Parent Reception Lenfest Center, Kamen Gallery & Wilson AtriumPlease join us for some cool refreshments and snacks as you switch rooms to attend the other panel.

2:30 – 3:15 p.m. and 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. Academic Panel for Parents Lenfest Center, Keller TheaterRepresentatives from the offices of the Provost, Dean of the College, and Dean of the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics will offer reflections on the intellectual life of the University.

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5:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Transfer Student Meeting John W. Elrod University Commons, Room 114New transfer students meet with University Registrar Scott Dittman, returning transfer students, and others for academic orientation and information. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be available throughout the meeting.

5:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. First-Year Student Dinner Evans Dining HallNew students and their families are invited to experience dinner at the old “D-Hall.” Join us for a glimpse of W&L dining cuisine and a taste of what you can expect during the academic year.

7:00 p.m. First-Year Meeting with Resident Advisers Location posted on your hallFirst-year resident advisers meet with their hall residents to review policies, establish certain guidelines, provide basic information, and answer questions about life at W&L. Be sure to change into comfortable clothing for the next event.

9:00 p.m. - Midnight SODALIS Wilson Field‘Sodalis’ is the Latin word meaning ‘solidarity’ or ‘unity’ among individuals in a community. SODALIS is a new tradition on the orientation schedule—a program planned and run by our upper-division students to welcome you into our unique community of honor and integrity. Lace up your tennis shoes and join us for an evening of team building unlike anything you’ve experienced. Everyone has a role to play in order to guarantee team success. Tonight we celebrate your character, your accomplishments, and the commonalities that have brought you together here, at W&L.

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Sunday, September 2, 2012

9:00 a.m. – Noon Students are encouraged to attend religious services at their chosen place of worship. Local faith-community leaders will be available at Check-in on Saturday to share various religious options with students.

10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Brunch John W. Elrod University Commons, The MarketplaceYour resident adviser will tell you what time your hall is attending brunch. Please plan to attend with your hall if possible.

12:30 p.m. President’s Welcome to New Students Lee ChapelPresident Ken Ruscio ’76, Vice-President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Sidney Evans, and Assistant Dean for First-Year Experience Jason Rodocker will offer their insights about University Life to the Class of 2016. Men are required to wear coat and tie; women are required to wear a skirt, slacks or a dress. Cellular telephones should be turned off in Lee Chapel.

1:00 p.m. Student Governance Orientation Lee ChapelStudent-run campus governance is integral to student life at W&L. The Executive Committee (EC) gains its authority through the Board of Trustees and manages the University Honor System. The Student Judicial Council (SJC) is charged by the faculty under the University Bylaws to enforce standards of civility and appropriate conduct that fall outside the Honor System. The Student-Faculty Hearing Board (SFHB) hears and judges cases dealing with sexual misconduct, discrimination or harassment involving W&L students. Students will also have an opportunity to hear from Residential Life leadership.

2:00 p.m. First-Year Student–Only Class Meeting Evans Dining HallMeet fellow first-years in the old “D-Hall” to complete a survey that is part of W&L’s efforts to understand and improve student learning. Remember to bring your W&L University card; you will need your student ID number to complete the survey. Pencils will be provided.

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If you have a conflict with a placement test, please notify Assistant Dean for First-Year Experience Jason Rodocker (jrodocker@wlu.edu) as soon as possible.

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Math Placement Test Robinson Hall, Room 6This test is designed to aid the Mathematics Department in identifying students qualified for placement in courses beyond Calculus I (Math 101). Take this test only if ALL of the following apply:

• You have completed at least a half-year of calculus (not necessarily an AP course).

• You do not have transfer credit or Advanced Standing placement for calculus, and you have not taken either of the AP calculus exams or the IB HL mathematics exam.

• You wish to be placed in a calculus course more advanced than Calculus I.You should be present when the test begins at 3:30 p.m. and it lasts approximately an hour. For questions please contact Department Head, Professor Greg Dresden (dresdeng@wlu.edu) or test administrator, Professor Alan McRae (mcraea@wlu.edu). 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Latin and Ancient Greek Placement Examination Robinson Hall, Room 7All incoming students with academic experience in Latin who intend to take Latin at the college level, including students with AP credit, must take the Latin placement test. You should be present when the test begins at 3:30 p.m. and it lasts approximately an hour. Students with academic experience in Greek should meet with Department Head, Professor Miriam Carlisle (carlislem@wlu.edu) immediately prior to or following the Latin exam to be placed in the appropriate level of Greek study. 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.German Placement Test Tucker Hall, Room 406BFor those students who intend to continue studying German. You should be present when the test begins at 3:30 p.m. and it lasts approximately 75 minutes. For questions please contact Department Head, Professor Roger Crockett (crockettr@wlu.edu). Russian Placement Students interested in studying Russian should contact Instructor Greta McCaughrin (mccaughring@wlu.edu) as soon as possible, no later than 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 2. Chinese and Japanese Placement Students interested in studying Chinese or Japanese should contact Department Head for East Asian Languages and Literature, Professor Hongchu Fu (fuh@wlu.edu) as soon as possible, no later than 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 2. Italian and Portuguese PlacementStudents interested in studying Italian or Portuguese should contact Department Head for Romance Languages, Professor Jeff Barnett (barnettj@wlu.edu) as soon as possible, no later than 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 2.

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Spanish and French PlacementStudents interested in studying Spanish or French should have already completed the online placement test earlier this summer. For questions please contact Department Head for Romance Languages, Professor Jeff Barnett (barnettj@wlu.edu) as soon as possible.

5:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Pick up your SPEAK T-shirt Baker–Davis–Gilliam QuadStop by the BDG Quad to pick-up your complimentary SPEAK T-shirt. Wear this to tonight’s Alumni Association cook out.

6:00 p.m. Class of 2016 Class Picture Liberty Hall Ruins

6:00 p.m. Alumni Association Cook Out Liberty Hall Ruins (Rain location: Evans Dining Hall)Wear your new SPEAK t-shirt to this dinner for a prize. Live entertainment while you feast.

8:00 p.m. Voices of W&L & Discussion Lenfest Center, Keller TheaterAn entertaining and extremely provocative theatrical presentation, Voices of W&L will challenge you to reflect on social and health issues that you may encounter during your college years. Group discussions with your hall will follow, led by trained Lifestyle Information For Everyone (LIFE) peer health educators, peer counselors and first-year resident advisers.

10:00 p.m. - MidnightCasino Night John W. Elrod University CommonsWelcome to Lex Vegas! Roll the dice with your classmates as you risk it all to win big. See if you can read your roommate’s poker face at the only place where bluffing is not considered an honor violation! Come join the fun.

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monday, September 3, 2012

7:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.Breakfast John W. Elrod University Commons, The Marketplace

9:00 a.m. - Noon & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (You will be assigned to morning or afternoon and your RA will lead you there)PerspectivesStep out of your comfort zone and into nine different locations on campus to learn about International Education, Academic Support Services, Career Development, Athletics & Campus Recreation, Health & Counseling, Diversity & Inclusion, Community Service, downtown Lexington, and back campus.

11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.Lunch John W. Elrod University Commons, The Marketplace

9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Global and Diverse Society Lenfest Center, Keller TheaterWashington and Lee University is committed to equality of all persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, religious affiliation, gender, home country, or any other defining characteristic. Each and every one of you has something special to offer this community, so it is our earnest hope that you will teach one another. In order to be fully prepared for the “real world” you must be fully prepared to meet its people. To get you started, we have gathered a panel of W&L faculty members and students who will share their perspectives, experiences and knowledge.

10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Introduction to Registration Lenfest Center, Keller TheaterLearn how to use WebAdvisor and W&L’s Web-based registration system, how to select your preferred courses (your wish list or shopping cart) in preparation for registration on Tuesday and Wednesday.

11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. Health Careers Information Session Lenfest Center, Keller TheaterFirst-year students interested in preparing for a health career are required to attend this brief information session with members of the Health Professions Advisory Committee.

5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Dinner John W. Elrod University Commons, The Marketplace

8:30 p.m. First-Year Meeting with Resident Advisers Location posted on your hallFirst-year resident advisers meet with their hall residents to check-in and preview upcoming orientation events.

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9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ThinkFast Lenfest Center, Keller Theater ThinkFast is a multi-award winning, totally interactive, audience-responsive trivia game show. Its special recipe is simple; in addition to an energetic host and elaborate staging, an entertaining mixture of audio and video clips are integrated with trivia relating to current events, popular TV shows, movies, and current pop music. The ThinkFast Challenge will also include trivia that non-intrusively reinforces messages of prevention, responsibility, and awareness. ThinkFast is a high-action, high-speed game and participants are encouraged to contribute their energy to win cool prizes!

10:00 p.m. - MidnightOpen Gym Warner CenterDodge, duck, dip, dive, dodge or do a variety of other energetic activities during this opportunity to access athletic facilities late into the evening. Challenge new friends to pick-up games or learn a new sport from the assistant coaches on hand.

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tueSday, September 4, 2012

7:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.Breakfast John W. Elrod University Commons, The Marketplace

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Provost’s & Deans’ Presentation Lenfest Center, Keller TheaterUniversity Provost Bob Strong will be joined by Dean of the College Suzanne Keen and Dean of the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics Larry Peppers to welcome you to Washington and Lee.

9:30 a.m.Engineering Interest Session Lenfest Center, Keller TheaterFirst-year students interested in an engineering major are encouraged to attend this interest session to find out which courses they should take fall term.

10:00 a.m. – Noon Academic Fair Leyburn Library and Stemmons Plaza Meet faculty members from all academic areas of the University. 10:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. Leyburn Library Tour Leyburn Library, Northen AuditoriumStudents may visit to learn about library resources and take a tour of the facility.

Noon - 1:30 p.m. Lunch with Initial Faculty Advisers Your Adviser’s OfficeMeet your initial faculty adviser at his/her office at Noon unless otherwise specified. Your adviser may have up to four other first-year advisees that will join you for lunch.

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Pre-Arranged Meetings with Initial Faculty AdvisersIf your initial faculty adviser schedules a time for you to meet with him/her, this is a time to ask questions regarding registration, classes or anything about which you might be uncertain. (Meetings are scheduled by faculty members in advance or during lunch)

3:30 p.m. Registration: Pick Your First Course Login to WebAdvisorUsing your placement test results, curricular information from the faculty on the University Registrar’s website, and the registration information from Monday, you will register for a single preferred course for fall term. Help is available from your RA and from the University Registrar’s staff at registrar@wlu.edu, by phone at (540) 458-8455, and in the University Registrar’s office in Early-Fielding. You will complete your schedule (total of at least 12 credits) with your adviser on Wednesday morning.

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4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lenfest Center, Johnson Theater “Bye Bye Birdie” AuditionsOpen auditions for the fall musical. No experience required. Roles open to all majors and all years. Prepping 16 bars of a song is preferable, but not required. Contact Jenny Davies with questions at Daviesj@wlu.edu.

5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.Dinner John W. Elrod University Commons, The Marketplace

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Common Book Event Check with Your RAIntellectual engagement is a community endeavor and a way of life at W&L. Students will participate in small group discussions guided by two discussion leaders: a faculty or staff member and a resident adviser. This book club-type affair is an informal consideration of the concepts and implications of the book Stumbling on Happiness.

8:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Big Brother/Big Sister Meeting Various LocationsYour Big Brother or Big Sister will contact you about meeting. Don’t worry if you haven’t been contacted; there are surrogate Big Brothers and Big Sisters waiting to meet you at the BDG Quad and other designated locations.

8:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Cannan GreenCommunity CarnivalBring your Big and try the carnival activities or simply sample some cotton candy or popcorn.

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WedneSday, September 5, 2012

7:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Breakfast John W. Elrod University Commons, The Marketplace

8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. P.E. Orientation and Swim Test Doremus Gymnasium, 5th Floor ClassroomYou will be assigned a time in advance (8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, or 2:30). If your assigned time conflicts with your registration time, then simply attend any of the other times and notify the instructor when you arrive.

9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Meet with Your Initial Faculty Adviser to Complete Registration Your Adviser’s Office Meet with your initial faculty adviser at a time provided by your resident adviser. Come prepared to discuss your academic plans and to register for a full-time load (four courses of at least three credits each, 12-14 credits total).

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Campus Activities Fair Cannan Green (Rain location: Doremus Gymnasium)Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the various campus organizations and other extracurricular activities you can become involved with. All student clubs and organizations will host information tables. Bring your University Card!

11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Lunch John W. Elrod University Commons, The Marketplace

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.First-Year and New Student Registration Clean Up John W. Elrod University Commons, Room 214Students who do not have a full-time course load must meet with an academic dean to help finalize their fall term schedule. Attendance is required only for those students who have registered for fewer than 12 credits or do not have four courses worth at least three credits each.

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.“Play For Me” (for about 5 minutes; prepared piece, optional) Wilson Hall 4029Register for Mus 114 (1 credit, TH) University-Shenandoah Symphony Orchestra Sign-up for a playing time at Wilson Hall 4029 or contact Dr. Kolman at (540) 458-8856 or bkolman@wlu.edu.

2:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. Financial Aid Meeting John W. Elrod University Commons, Stackhouse TheaterThis meeting is mandatory for any student receiving any form of need-based scholarship, grant, loan or work-study assistance.

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2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Meet Music Director Peter Del Vecchio Wilson Hall 2019Seating Hearings for:

* The W&L Swing! (Jazz Ensemble) - (MUS 115) - for Saxes (all), Trumpets, Trombones, Drum Set, Percussion, Keyboards, Guitar, Bass and other interested musicians

* The University Brass Ensemble - (MUS 112-03) - for Trumpets, Cornets, Horns, Trombones, Baritone Horns, Euphoniums, Tubas, and Timpani

* Private Lessons in Brass - (MUS 141B) - for Trumpets, Cornets, Horns, Trombones, Baritone Horns, Euphoniums, and Tubas

ALL students welcome. Please bring your instrument(s) and a few varied selections to play. No pressure, just an opportunity to meet with and be heard by the Director. Contact Mr. Del Vecchio at (540) 460-2440 or Jazz@wlu.edu or Brass@wlu.edu.

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. An Afternoon of China and Japan Sponsored by East Asian Languages and Literature The Red HouseOpen to all interested in learning more about the major in East Asian Languages and Literature.

5:30 p.m. Lee Chapel Lawn, followed by dinner on Cannan GreenFall Convocation and Dinner (Rain Site: Warner Center/Evans Dining Room)Men are required to wear coat and tie; women are required to wear skirt, slacks, or a dress. Cellular telephones are inappropriate.

7:30 p.m. Honor System Orientation Executive Committee of the Student Body Lee ChapelMembers of the Executive Committee will provide an introduction to the University’s most revered tradition: The Honor System. Men are required to wear coat and tie; women are required to wear skirt, slacks or a dress. Cellular telephones should be turned off in Lee Chapel.

8:15 p.m. Group Discussions on the Honor System Sponsored by the Executive CommitteeConsult your resident adviser for the time and place of your small group discussion about the Honor System with representatives from the Executive Committee.

9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.Bonfire Baker-Davis-Gilliam QuadJoin your fellow classmates for one last night of fun and relaxation before classes start with a bonfire, perfect for roasting s’mores and starting conversations.

10:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.Wednesday Night Live John W. Elrod University Commons, Stackhouse TheaterWednesday Night Live (WNL) is Washington and Lee’s best and only sketch comedy group. Don’t miss out on the first show of the year this evening. Seats go quickly, so come early and claim yours!

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thurSday, September 6, 2012

8:00 a.m.Classes begin.

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. W&L Choir Auditions Wilson Hall 4026Sign-up for a time at Wilson Hall 4026 or contact Dr. Lynch at (540) 458-8697 or lynchs@wlu.edu.

11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch John W. Elrod University Commons, The Marketplace Noon – 4:00 p.m.Meet Music Director Peter Del Vecchio Wilson Hall 2019Seating Hearings for:

* The W&L Swing! (Jazz Ensemble) - (MUS 115) - for Saxes (all), Trumpets, Trombones, Drum Set, Percussion, Keyboards, Guitar, Bass and other interested musicians

* The University Brass Ensemble - (MUS 112-03) - for Trumpets, Cornets, Horns, Trombones, Baritone Horns, Euphoniums, Tubas, and Timpani

* Private Lessons in Brass - (MUS 141B) - for Trumpets, Cornets, Horns, Trombones, Baritone Horns, Euphoniums, and Tubas

ALL students welcome. Please bring your instrument(s) and a few varied selections to play. No pressure, just an opportunity to meet with and be heard by the Director. Contact Mr. Del Vecchio at (540) 460-2440 or Jazz@wlu.edu or Brass@wlu.edu.

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. “Play For Me” (for about 5 minutes; prepared piece, optional) Wilson Hall 4029Register for Mus 114 (1 credit, TH) University-Shenandoah Symphony Orchestra Sign-up for a playing time at Wilson Hall 4029 or contact Dr. Kolman at (540) 458-8856 or bkolman@wlu.edu.

7:00 p.m. Law Enforcement Panel Lenfest Center, Keller TheaterLexington Police Chief Al Thomas and Rockbridge County Sherriff Chris Blalock will join SJC Chair Zach Zoller ’13 and Director of Public Safety Mike Young to discuss community issues.

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Friday, September 7, 2012

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.W&L Choir Auditions Wilson Hall, Room 4026Sign-up for a time at Wilson Hall 4026 or contact Dr. Lynch at (540) 458-8697 or lynchs@wlu.edu. Noon – 3:00 p.m.Meet Music Director Peter Del Vecchio Wilson Hall 2019Seating Hearings for:

* The W&L Swing! (Jazz Ensemble) - (MUS 115) - for Saxes (all), Trumpets, Trombones, Drum Set, Percussion, Keyboards, Guitar, Bass and other interested musicians

* The University Brass Ensemble - (MUS 112-03) - for Trumpets, Cornets, Horns, Trombones, Baritone Horns, Euphoniums, Tubas, and Timpani

* Private Lessons in Brass - (MUS 141B) - for Trumpets, Cornets, Horns, Trombones, Baritone Horns, Euphoniums, and Tubas

ALL students welcome. No pressure, just an opportunity to meet with and be heard by the Director. Contact Mr. Del Vecchio at (540) 460-2440 or Jazz@wlu.edu or Brass@wlu.edu.

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. “Play For Me” (for about 5 minutes; prepared piece, optional) Wilson Hall 4029Register for Mus 114 (1 credit, TH) University-Shenandoah Symphony Orchestra Sign-up for a playing time at Wilson Hall 4029 or contact Dr. Kolman at (540) 458-8856 or bkolman@wlu.edu.

7:00 p.m.Commons Movie John W. Elrod University Commons, Stackhouse TheaterSponsored by Student ProgrammingCome in costume and join the festivities at the kick off of the Commons Movie Series. New release films are shown several nights each week in Stackhouse Theater, beginning tonight with the blockbuster hit Avengers.

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