Welcome to Orientation 2009!
Welcome! 환영합니다! 歡迎光臨! Karibu! Bienvenue! Bienvenido!
We are happy that you'll be joining us soon!
Orientation will begin on Tuesday, August 25th, and end on Friday, August 28th.
We want to remind you that Orientation is Mandatory. If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at theooc@drew.edu.
Reminders Checklist
□ Complete and return the “Orientation Response Form” by August 3st, 2009.
□ Complete and return the “Fall Retreat” form if you plan to attend (held September 11-12).
□ Complete and return all required health forms before arriving on campus.
□ You must be given clearance from Health Services before you may occupy University housing.
If you have questions, contact http://www.depts.drew.edu/health/ or 973-408-3414
□ If you are living on campus tell us when you are arriving via e-mail (theooc@drew.edu) or telephone (973-408-3049) so we can welcome you personally when you arrive on campus
□ Register for classes if you are a Master of Divinity Student.
□ Be sure to have your student bill paid or have the appropriate measures taken with Financial Aid.
If you have questions, contact http://www.drew.edu/depts/finaid.aspx or 973-408-3112.
□ If you have any questions about Orientation, refer to our web site at www.drew.edu/theo, e-mail us at theooc@drew.edu, or leave a message at 973-408-3049.
□ Contact the Housing, Conferences, and Hospitality Office at 973-408-3103 if you or your guests for orientation need any kind of special assistance.
We look forward to seeing you in August! Have a great summer and let us know if there is any way that we can help make your transition to Drew easier.
“Individuals needing special assistance should contact the Housing, Conferences, and Hospitality Office at 973-408-3103. Please notify this office at least five working days prior to the event to ensure appropriate arrangements"
Forms
Tentative Schedule of Activities
| Tuesday, August 25, 2009 |
| 2:30 p.m. | Check-In
I.D. Cards
Parking Permits
Computer Pickup | Orientation Team
Business Office
Public Safety
CNS | Seminary Hall Lobby
Tilghman House
Pepin
Commons |
| | Note: this event is only for students who are purchasing a laptop computer from Drew University. You must be cleared by the Business Office before you will be allowed to pickup your computer. |
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| 4: 45p.m. | Spiritual Formation | Rebecca Laird | Craig Chapel |
| 5:15 p.m. | Cross Cultural Study
| Melanie Johnson-Debaufre | Craig Chapel |
| 5:30 p.m. | Introduction to Chapel | Rev. Tanya Bennett | Craig Chapel |
| 5:45 p.m. | Welcome to GDR and Theo Students | Dean Maxine Beach | Craig Chapel |
| 6:00 p.m. | Picnic | | Seminary Hall Lawn |
| 7:00 p.m. | Evening Prayer | Rev. Tanya Bennett | Craig Chapel |
| Wednesday, August 26, 2009 |
| 8:30 a.m. | Check-in/Continental Breakfast | | Upstairs Lobby |
| 9:00 a.m. | Morning Prayer | Dean Beach | Craig Chapel |
| 9:30 a.m. | Student Life | Dean Virginia Samuel | Craig Chapel |
| 10:00 a.m. | Health Services | Joyce Maglione | Craig Chapel |
| 10:30 a.m. | Registrar | Horace Tate | Craig Chapel |
| 11:00 a.m. | Sustainability | Christina Notas | Craig Chapel |
| 11:15 a.m. | Break | | |
| 11:30 a.m. | Academic Integrity | Dean Yardley | Craig Chapel |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch | | Seminary Hall Atrium |
| 1:30 p.m. | Program Overviews | Dean Yardley | Craig Chapel |
| 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm | STM Students | Morris Davis, STM Program Director | |
| | MA Students | Terry Todd, Program Advisor | |
| | MAM Students | Lynne Westfield, Program Advisor | |
| | Advising, getting to know each other, and registration |
| | M Div Students | | |
| 2:00 p.m. | Academic Formation | Dean Yardley | Craig Chapel |
| 3:00 p.m. | Meet in advising groups | | |
| | Small group sharing; finalize registration | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Break-free time | | |
| 6:00 p.m. | Denominational Meetings | | Breakout Rooms |
| 6:00 p.m. | Spouse's/Partner's Informational Meeting | SEM 109 |
| 7:00 p.m. | Dean's Welcoming Table Address | | Mead Hall |
| Thursday, August 27, 2009 |
| 8:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast | | Upstairs Lobby |
| 8:45 a.m. | Bible Study | Kenneth Ngwa | Craig Chapel |
| 9:15 a.m. | Writing Skills Test | Michelle Campbell | SEM 101 / SEM 109 |
| | ESOL Meeting | Professor Katherine Brown | Communication Skills Lab |
| 10:45 a.m. | Break | | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Financial Aid | Renee Volak | Craig Chapel |
| 11:30 a.m. | Instructional Tech | Krista White | Craig Chapel |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch | | Seminary Hall Atrium |
| 12:45 p.m. | Telephone Auth. | Audrey Joubert | Craig Chapel |
| | Note: this event is only for those students who live on-campus either full-time or in commuter housing and who live in a room with a Drew University provided telephone line |
| 1:00 p.m. | Residence Life | Mette Gomez | Craig Chapel |
| | This event is for students who live on-campus. |
| 1:15 p.m. | Public Safety | Tom Evans | Craig Chapel |
| 1:30 p.m. | Business Office | Kelley Parsons | Craig Chapel |
| 2:00 p.m. | Living in Community | Dean Beach | Craig Chapel |
| 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Rotation of two groups: |
| | Writing Center | | Brother's College |
| | Library Orientation | Dr. Ernie Rubinstein | Library |
| 4:00 p.m. | Student Activities and TSA |
| 4:30 p.m. | Open Forum | Dean Yardley | Craig Chapel |
| | | Orientation Committee | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Communion Service | Rev. Tanya Bennett | Craig Chapel |
| | | Rev. Kevin Miller | |
| | Dinner will not be provided this evening. Students wishing to find a place to eat in Madison are encouraged to come to the atrium after the worship service. Members of the orientation team will lead groups to various local restaurants. |
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| Friday, August 28, 2009 |
| 8:30 a.m. | Continental breakfast | | Upstairs Lobby |
| 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. | Introduction to Theological Education |
| | Note: During this event students will be divided into groups and rotate through three workshops designed to give them an introduction to Theological Education at Drew University. |
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| 9:00 a.m. | Group I: Critical Thinking | SEM 101 |
| | Group II: Inclusive Language | SEM 205 |
| | Group III: Dealing with Diversity | SEM 210 |
| 9:40 a.m. | Group I: Critical Thinking | SEM 205 |
| | Group II: Inclusive Language | SEM 210 |
| | Group III: Dealing with Diversity | SEM 101 |
| 10:20 a.m. | Group I: Critical Thinking | SEM 210 |
| | Group II: Inclusive Language | SEM 101 |
| | Group III: Dealing with Diversity | SEM 205 |
| 11:00 a.m. (optional) | Tour of United Methodist Archives | Dale Patterson | United Methodist Archives Center |
