Class of 2011

Orientation begins on Monday, August 27. Please note that the following schedule is subject to change. If you have any questions, please stop by the Student Life office for further details.
All activities listed in red are mandatory for first-year students and transfers.

Monday, August 27

9:00 am-1:00 pm Residence Halls Open Babson Center

Welcome to WEBBER! Start off by picking up your Orientation packet and residence hall keys in the Babson Center. Resident Advisors (RAs) will be available to greet students and family members and answer your questions.

9:00 am-4:00 pm WIU Bookstore is Open Monday through Friday

Located at 1201 N Scenic Hwy, the Student Bookstore sells textbooks for courses, as well as a variety of items such as college clothing, great gifts, stationary, school supplies, etc.

Monday, August 27

9:00 am-1:00 pm Parking Permits Babson Center

All vehicles parked on campus must be registered. Please register your car and get your parking permit.

12:00-1:00 pm Lunch Cafeteria

1:30-2:45 pm Opening Ceremonies Rex R. Yentes Center

President Rex R Yentes, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Keith Wade and Vice President of Student Life, Steve Warner welcome the Class of 2011, transfer students and their families. Followed by remarks from Julie Ragans ’03, Mallorie Horton ’08, and Linda Davis ’84. This is an interactive informational session to highlight and preview Orientation week.

3:00-4:00 pm Making the Most of WIU Yentes Center

Setting the stage for your education - academic planning and advising. Leading this presentation will be Executive Vice President Dr. Keith Wade, Chair of the General Education Division Dr. Charles Wunker, Professor of Computers Dr. Marcia Berkey, and Professor of Computers Ms. Linda Davis ‘84

Monday, August 27

3:00-4:15 pm Session for Parents Babson Center

Parent Orientation. This session is a must for family-support members. We will discuss issues of transition for both students and their families, and we'll share important information about WIU resources. Parents will have a chance to meet with key administrators, such as financial aid, business office, athletics, student development, and career services, and interact with a student panel.

4:30-5:30 pm Convocation Sabbagh Athletic Center

President Rex R Yentes invites you and your family to join the WIU family in celebrating the beginning of the 80th academic year by attending the 2007 Convocation. Convocation is the official event, in which all students, faculty and staff, and invited guests convene to begin the academic year, to learn about the traditions of the college.

5:30-7:00 pm Dinner Cafeteria

8:15 pm Play Fair Rex R. Yentes Center

PLAYFAIR is the most popular campus attraction in the history of new student orientation programs. PLAYFAIR is totally unlike anything else you have ever experienced. It's entertainment! It's fun! It's the perfect way to make new campus friendships!

Tuesday, August 28

7:30-8:30am Breakfast Cafeteria

8:30-12:00 pm General Education Placement Test

All incoming freshman and most transfer students must take a general education assessment and placement test before registration. See schedule outside the Academic Affairs office for your assigned testing time and place. If you fail to take your test at your assigned time and place, you must make an individual appointment (and pay a $50.00 individual late appointment fee) to take this test before you will be allowed to register (see Academic Affairs).

10:00-10:20 am “Snack Break” Rex R. Yentes Center

Enjoy some good food and fun, take a break from testing and meet your new classmates.

9:00-3:30pm Registration for Non-Testing Transfer Students

Meet with your academic advisor Nancy Nichols, and get registered for classes. This registration is for students who do not need placement testing. Please check testing list to verify your status. Registration will be in Nancy Nichols Office, bottom floor of the classroom building, next to the Student Life Office.

9:00-10:00 am A-F Nancy Nichols Office

Tuesday, August 28

10:00-11:00 am G-L Nancy Nichols Office
1:30-2:30 pm M-R Nancy Nichols Office
2:30 – 3:00 pm S-Z Nancy Nichols Office

12:00-1:30 pm Lunch Cafeteria

12:30-4:00 pm General Education Placement Test

All incoming freshman and most transfer students must take a general education assessment and placement test before registration. See schedule outside the Academic Affairs office for your assigned testing time and place. If you fail to take your test at your assigned time and place, you must make an individual appointment (and pay a $50.00 individual late appointment fee) to take this test before you will be allowed to register (see Academic Affairs).

2:00-2:20 pm “Snack Break” Rex R. Yentes Center

Enjoy some good food and fun, take a break from testing and meet your new classmates.

Tuesday, August 28

7:00 pm Residence Hall Meetings Residence Hall

All students living in the residence hall, will meet the housing coordinator, Resident Hall Director and their floor RA. Important information concerning rules and regulations along with a question and answer session will be discussed.

10:00pm-2:00 am Bowling Night Cypress Lanes in W.H.

Come out with your new friends and enjoy one of the most popular student activities at Webber. This event is free to all WIU students, lane rental, balls, and shoes are included. Cypress Lanes has a great snack bar, so bring a little extra cash as you Rock and Bowl the night away. Sponsored by Student Activities!

Wednesday, August 29

7:30-8:30 am Breakfast Cafeteria

9:00am-3:00pm Student ID Cards Student Development Office

Student Development representative will be on hand to photograph students and to process student identification (ID) cards. Student ID cards will be required at various times and locations on campus; for example, an ID will be needed to withdraw a book from the library, the fitness center, and eat in the dining hall, etc… Choose the most convenient time to get your student ID card.

Wednesday, August 29

8:30-12:00 pm General Education Placement Test

All incoming freshman and most transfer students must take a general education assessment and placement test before registration. See schedule outside the Academic Affairs office for your assigned testing time and place. If you fail to take your test at your assigned time and place, you must make an individual appointment (and pay a $50.00 individual late appointment fee) to take this test before you will be allowed to register (see Academic Affairs).

9:00-10:00 am WIU: The history of Rex R. Yentes Center

Did you know that Webber was once an all girl’s college? And who was Roger Babson? Learn some of the history, traditions and stories that make your university special. Featured speakers include President Rex R. Yentes, Steve Warner, ’94, Lois Vaughn, Johanna de Verteuil ’02, Professor Linda Davis ‘84 and Athletic Director Bill Heath.

10:15-10:45 am The Webber Timeline Rex R. Yentes Center

A review of the academic calendar, including payment deadlines, hall closings, special events, and other information. Presenters include representatives from Academics, Student Life, Financial Aid and Business Office.

Wednesday, August 29

11:00am-2:00 pm Wacky Water Wednesday!

Join us in a relaxed island setting, meet new friends, and mingle with staff and faculty in our 1st Wacky Wednesday of the year. In front of the Student Life office, we will be slip and sliding, and perfecting our aim at the dunk tank! Hot dogs and hamburgers will be on the grill, drinks will be chilled, and music will be blaring. Great opportunity to meet new friends, and have fun!

11:00 am-2:00pm Registration for Non-Testing Transfer Students

Meet with your academic advisor Nancy Nichols, and get registered for classes. This registration is for FRESHMAN students who do not need placement testing. Please check testing list to verify your status. Registration will be in Nancy Nichols Office, bottom floor of the classroom building, next to the Student Life Office.

11:00 am-12:00 pm A-H Nancy Nichols Office
12:00-1:00 am I-Q Nancy Nichols Office
1:00-2:00 pm R-Z Nancy Nichols Office

Wednesday, August 29

12:00-1:30 pm Lunch Cafeteria

2:30-3:00 pm Career Planning Classroom 205

Meet Director of Career Services, Andrea Alfano to discuss the role of Career planning. Majors, internships, careers and other topics. Come see how the Career Services Office can help you.

3:00-3:30 pm Computing at WIU Rex R. Yentes Center

Presented by Network Coordinator Bob Weis and current WIU students to help you navigate your way around the Webber network and protect your computer.

3:30-4:00 pm WIU Library Rex R. Yentes Center

College research is more demanding than high school research. As your first in a series of instructional seminars in Library resources and research, Director of Library Services and Head Librarian Sue Dunning will introduce you to Webber’s Library and the many resources and services you will find there.

3:00pm-6:00 pm WAL-MART RUNS Babson Center

Need something for your dorm room or other extra-curricular activities? A van will make continuous runs to and from Wal-Mart in Lake Wales

Wednesday, August 29

FREE TIME!

4:00-6:30 pm Dinner Cafeteria

7:00 –8:15 pm Alcohol 101 Rex R. Yentes Center

Student drinking on a college campus has far reaching effects on the student's academic and personal life. Students who abuse alcohol will suffer from impairment of their decision-making capacity, which in turn may result in unintended behavior and consequences, including missing classes, unintended sexual activity, injuries, and vandalism. This program will highlight the problems of alcohol abuse on campus in a way that is realistic.

9:00-11:00 pm Big Prize BINGO! Rex R. Yentes Center

Feeling lucky? Relax, socialize, and win great prizes such as DVD players and other WIU items! Tons of giveaways! Pizza and refreshments will be served. Furnish your room with some great prizes and maybe win a free dinner from a local restaurant. Grab some new friends and get busy with Big Prize Bingo!!

Thursday, August 30

7:30-8:30 am Breakfast Cafeteria

9:00-12:00pm Registration for Transfer Students

Meet with your academic advisor, and get registered for classes. This registration is for transfer students who took the placement tests. Please make note of the times in accordance to alphabetical order of last names. Rex R. Yentes Center

9:00-10:00 am S-Z
10:00-11:00 am A-I
11:00-12:00 pm J-R

11:30am-1:00 pm Get Involved/Make a Difference! Babson Center

College is about expanding one’s horizons-both in and out of the classroom. One of the most fulfilling ways to experience college life is to participate in Student Government, campus committees, intramural athletics, or in one of the many clubs and organizations offered. All students are urged to get involved and make the most of the opportunities already here. All clubs and organizations at WIU exist because a student or a group of students wanted them to exist; so if you have an interest and there's no club to match it, go ahead and start a new one. We'll help you through the process. Stop by and visit with representatives from various clubs and organizations throughout WIU.

Thursday, August 30

12:00-1:30 pm Lunch Cafeteria

1:00-4:00 pm Registration for Freshman Rex R. Yentes Center

Meet with your academic advisor, and get registered for classes. This registration is for Freshman students who took the placement tests. Please make note of the times in accordance to alphabetical order of last names.

1:00-2:30 pm M-R
2:30-4:00 pm S-Z

4:00-5:00 p.m. Newspaper Meeting Classroom 205

Calling all cartoonists, photographers, writers, editors and designers! The Warrior needs you! Think you might like to work for the College paper? Join us for an informational meeting and meet our advisor, Jennifer Sabin and student editor Tommy Chasanoff.

5:30-7:00 pm Dinner Cafeteria

8:00-10:00 pm Battle of the Residence Hall Babson Center

Show us which residence hall floor has the most spirit! Relays and talent competitions will determine the most energetic and fun residence hall! Get ready to battle and show us what you’ve got! Prizes available!

Friday, August 31

7:30-8:30 am Breakfast Cafeteria

9:00-12:00 pm Registration for Freshman Rex R. Yentes Center

Meet with your academic advisor, and get registered for classes. This registration is for freshman who took the placement tests. Please make note of the times in accordance to alphabetical order of last names.

8:30-10:00 am G-L
10:00-11:30 am A-F

12:00-1:00 pm Lunch Cafeteria

1:00 – 2:00 pm Late Registration Rex R. Yentes Center

If you missed your scheduled time to register, this is your last chance. Meet with Nancy Nichols, your academic advisor, and get registered for classes.

2:00-6:00 pm Area Shopping Attractions Babson Center

A van will make runs to and from various shopping areas, including Wal-Mart, and the Eagle Ridge Mall. Please sign up in the Student Life Office.

Friday, August 31

5:30-7:00 pm Dinner Cafeteria

10:30 pm Late Night Dance Party Student Union

Come dance and party WIU style! Let it all hang out with old friends and make new ones. Live DJ, drinks and food provided.

Saturday, September 1

11:30-1:30 pm Brunch Cafeteria

1:30 pm Intramural Tournament Warrior Field

Think you may want to get involved with intramurals? Not sure if you're interested? Find out more by giving it a try! Drinks, food and prizes available. See your RA for details.

5:00-7:00 pm Dinner Cafeteria

5:30-7:00 pm Tailgate Party Legion Field Lake Wales

Join us for an authentic collegiate tailgate party. Music, food, drinks, and other surprises await you as we gear up for the first home athletic contest of the year. All “Warriors” are welcomed.

7:00 pm Football vs. UW Stephens Pt. Legion Field Lake Wales

Join us in support of the Football team as they take on NCAA III opponent. Admission is free for WIU students.

Sunday, September 2

9:00 am-4:00pm Vero Beach Trip

Pack your lotion, sunglasses and an extra pair of clothes, take some time and relax with your new friends before classes start. Transportation and picnic lunch provided.

11:30 am-1:30 pm Brunch Cafeteria

5:30-7:00 pm Dinner Cafeteria

Monday September 3, 2007 is a Holiday (no class). Class begins Tuesday September 4, 2007