Fall 2011 Orientation
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 23rd and end on Friday, August 26th. We want to remind you that Orientation is Mandatory. If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at theooc@drew.edu.
God Bless,
Janessa Chastain
2011 Theological School Orientation Coordinator
Reminders
- Complete and return all required health forms before arriving on campus. You must be given clearance from Health Services before you may occupy University housingIf you have questions about Health Services, refer to their web site: http://www.depts.drew.edu/health/ or call 973-408-3414
- Notice about Health Insurance: If you already have insurance you can waive Drew Insurance. If you do not waive the insurance by filling out an Insurance Waiver Form you will be charged on your fall bill in your student account.
- Pay off all outstanding balances on your student account by August 5th. You will be subject to a $500 fee if you do not pay off your balance. If you have scholarships arriving after this date you must send/email/fax the information about your scholarship to the Office of Financial Aid. finaid@drew.edu
- Currently all entering students need to opt-in to buy a computer and need to have done so by July 15. For more information visit: http://www.drew.edu/theological/admission/computer-selection-options
- 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.
- The first day to move in is Monday, August 23 anytime after 8:30 a.m. If you need to move in before that please contact Elizabeth Fehsenfeld in Residence Life 973-408-3055 or efehsenf@drew.edu
- Please join our Facebook group Drew Theological School Incoming Class of 2011. It’s a great place to ask questions and start forming community.
- If you have any questions about Orientation, refer to our web site, e-mail us at theooc@drew.edu, or leave a message at 973-408-3049
- 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.
A List of Everything You Need!
- Orientation Schedule: 2011 MDiv Schedule or 2011 MA/STM Schedule
- Telecomm Helpful Hints
- 2011 Orientation Response Form
- Field Work Application (if you would like to work in a ministry setting this year)
- Welcome letter from:
Orientation Schedules
All meetings are held in Seminary Hall, except where indicated.
MDiv Students
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
| 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 Building 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. | |||
| 4:30 p.m. | Orientation Welcome | Orientation Committee | Craig Chapel |
| 4:45 p.m. | Spiritual Formation | Dean Samuel | Craig Chapel |
| 5:15 p.m. | Cross Cultural Study | Dr. Boesel | Craig Chapel |
| 5:30 p.m. | Introduction to Chapel | Rev. Tanya Bennett | Craig Chapel |
| 5:45 p.m. | Welcome to Theo Students | Dean Jeffrey Kuan | Craig Chapel |
| 6:00 p.m. | Picnic | Seminary Hall Lawn | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Evening Prayer | Rev. Tanya Bennett | Craig Chapel |
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
| 8:30 a.m. | Check-In/Continental Breakfast | Seminary Hall Atrium | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Morning Prayer | Dr. Wesley Ariarajah | Craig Chapel |
| 9:30 a.m. | Student Life | Dean Waldron | 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. | Program Overviews | Dean Davis | Craig Chapel |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch | Seminary Hall Atrium | |
| 1:30 p.m. | Academic Formation | Dean Davis | Craig Chapel |
| 2:00 p.m. | Academic Integrity | Dean Davis | Craig Chapel |
| 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. | Meet in advising groups, small group sharing; finalize registration | ||
| 5:00 p.m. | Break – free time | ||
| 6:00 p.m. | United Methodist Student Meeting | SEM 101 | |
| 6:00 p.m. | Spouse’s/Partner’s Informational Meeting | Dean Samuel | SEM 205 |
| 7:00 p.m. | Dean’s Welcoming Table | Mead Hall |
Thursday, August 25, 2011
| 8:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast | Seminary Hall Atrium | |
| 8:45 a.m. | Bible Study | Craig Chapel | |
| 9:15 a.m. | Writing Skills Test ESOL Meeting |
Michelle Campbell Katherine Brown |
SEM 101/109 Communication Skills Lab |
| 10:45 a.m. | Break | ||
| 11:00 a.m. | Financial Aid | Kandice Joyce | Craig Chapel |
| 11:30 a.m. | Instructional Technology | Krista White | Craig Chapel |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch | Seminary Hall Atrium | |
| 1:15 p.m. | Public Safety | Robert Lucid | Craig Chapel |
| 1:30 p.m. | Business Office | Kelley Parsons | Craig Chapel |
| 2:00 p.m. | Living in Community | Dean Samuel | Craig Chapel |
| 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. | Rotation of two groups: Writing Center Library Orientation |
Dr. Ernie Rubenstein | Brother’s College LC 30 |
| 4:00 p.m. | Student Activities and TSA | ||
| 4:30 p.m. | Open Forum | Dean Davis Orientation Committee |
Craig Chapel |
| 5:00 p.m. | Worship Service | Orientation Team | Craig Chapel |
| 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 26, 2011
| 8:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast | Upstairs Lobby | |
| 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Introduction to Theological Education for Students | ||
| 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. | |||
| 9:00 a.m. | Group I: Critical Thinking Group II: Inclusive Language Group III: Dealing with Diversity |
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| 9:40 a.m. | Group II: Critical Thinking Group III: Inclusive Language Group I: Dealing with Diversity |
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| 10:20 a.m. | Group III: Critical Thinking Group I: Inclusive Language Group II: Dealing with Diversity |
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| 11:00 a.m. | (Optional) Tour of United Methodist Archives | Chris Anderson | UMC Archives |
MA and STM Students
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
| 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 Building 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. | |||
| 4:30 p.m. | Orientation Welcome | Orientation Committee | Craig Chapel |
| 4:45 – 5:30 p.m. | MA/STM Student Meeting | ||
| 5:45 p.m. | Welcome to All Theo Student | Dean Jeffrey Kuan | Craig Chapel |
| 6:00 p.m. | Picnic | Seminary Hall Lawn | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Evening Communion | Rev. Tanya Bennett | Craig Chapel |
Wednesday August 24, 2011
| 8:30 a.m. | Check-In/Continental Breakfast | Seminary Hall Atrium | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Morning Prayer (optional) | Dr. Wesley Ariarajah | Craig Chapel |
| 9:30 a.m. | Student Life | Dean Waldron | 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. | Program Overviews | Dean Davis | Craig Chapel |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch | Seminary Hall Atrium | |
| 1:30 p.m. | Academic Formation | Dean Davis | Craig Chapel |
| 2:00 p.m. | Academic Integrity | Dean Davis | Craig Chapel |
| 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. | Meeting with Program Advisors MA Students: Dr. Stephen Moore STM Students: Dr. Danna Fewell |
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| 5:00 p.m. | Break-free time | ||
| 7:00 p.m. | Dean’s Welcoming Table | Mead Hall |
Thursday, August 25, 2011
| 8:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast | Upstairs Lobby | |
| 8:45 a.m. | Bible Study (optional) | Craig Chapel | |
| 9:15 a.m. | Library Tour | Dr. Ernie Rubenstein | LC 30 |
| 10:45 a.m. | Break | ||
| 11:00 a.m. | Financial Aid | Kandice Joyce | Craig Chapel |
| 11:30 a.m. | Instructional Tech | Krista White | Craig Chapel |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch | Seminary Hall Atrium | |
| 1:15 p.m. | Public Safety | Robert Lucid | Craig Chapel |
| 1:30 p.m. | Business Office | Kelley Parsons | Craig Chapel |
| 2:00 p.m. | Living in Community | Dean Samuel | Craig Chapel |
| 2:30 p.m. | Writing Center | Brother’s College | |
| 3:15 p.m. | MA Student Caucus | SEM 101 | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Student Activities and TSA | ||
| 4:30 p.m. | Open Forum | Dean Davis Orientation Committee |
Craig Chapel |
| 5:00 p.m. | Worship Service (Optional) | Orientation Team | Craig Chapel |
| 6:00 p.m. | Picnic with GDR students | Davies House |
Friday, August 26, 2011
| 8:30 a.m. | Continental breakfast | Upstairs Lobby | |
| 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Introduction to Theological Education for Students | ||
| 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. | |||
| 9:00 a.m. | Group I: Critical Thinking Group II: Inclusive Language Group III: Dealing with Diversity |
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| 9:40 a.m. | Group II: Critical Thinking Group III: Inclusive Language Group I: Dealing with Diversity |
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| 10:20 a.m. | Group III: Critical Thinking Group I: Inclusive Language Group II: Dealing with Diversity |
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| 11:00 a.m. | (Optional) Tour of United Methodist Archives | Chris Anderson | UMC Archives |