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For Students and Parents
DAY 1
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8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. |
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Registration Students and Parents of the Class of 2012 check in and pick up materials needed for this two day event. |
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Palisano Pavilion / Penfold Commons |
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9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. |
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Welcome To the Class of 2012 Presented by Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J., President of Canisius College |
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Montante Cultural Center |
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9:15 a.m. - 9:25 a.m. |
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Introduction of 2008 Orientation Staff
Mr. Hersey, Coordinator of Orientation and Director of Student Retention introduces Orientation Leaders to parents and students. |
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Students, Parents |
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Montante Cultural Center |
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9:25 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. |
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Bosch Hall Chronicles The 2008 Orientation Staff presents a skit dealing with various issues college students face. |
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Students, Parents |
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Montante Cultural Center |
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9:55 a.m. - 10:25 a.m. |
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Discussion on Student Retention Presentation on the practices used to keep our students enrolled in college and aid in their success. |
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Parents |
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Lyons Hall / Marie Maday Theatre |
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9:55 a.m. - 10:25 a.m. |
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Academic Expectations Presentation by the Deans of the student's respective schools challenges they will encounter in their academic life. |
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Students |
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College of Arts & Sciences: Grupp Fireside Lounge
Wehle School of Business: Regis South School of Education: Regis North All-College Honors Department: Student Center Conference Room ULLC: Student
Center Executive
Conference Room |
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10:35 a.m. - 11:05 a.m. |
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Academic Advisement/FERPA Presentation to parents on what requirements their students will need to be successful and an explanation about FERPA. |
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Parents |
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Lyons Hall / Marie Maday Theatre |
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10:35 a.m. - 11:05 a.m. |
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Small Group Facilitation
Students will be divided in groups to participate in activities to get to know other incoming students |
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Students |
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Various locations;
direction will be
provided by
Orientation
Leaders |
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11:15 a.m. - 11:45 p.m. |
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Commuter Student Presentation Information provided by Campus Programming and Leadership Development staff geared towards commuter life on campus |
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Students, Parents |
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Student Center/
Grupp Fireside
Lounge |
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11:15 a.m. - 11:45 p.m. |
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Resident Student Presentation Information provided by Residence Life staff & Campus Programming and Leadership Development geared towards residence life on campus. |
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Students, Parents |
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Montante Cultural Center |
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11:45 p.m. - 12:10 p.m. |
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Student Accounts
Answers to questions about billing procedures, meal plans and payment options. |
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Students, Parents |
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Montante
Cultural
Center (Residents);
Student Center/Grupp Fireside Lounge
(Commuters) |
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12:15 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. |
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Lunch for All
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Students,
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Student Center
Dining
Hall |
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1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
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The Jesuit Tradition Presentation on the history and mission of the Jesuits at Canisius. |
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Students,
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Montante Cultural Center |
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2:10 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. |
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Financial Aid / FERPA Entrance loan interview (required of all students) as well as opportunity to sign a FERPA waiver. |
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Students |
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Montante Cultural Center |
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2:10 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. |
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Financial Aid Presentation and questions/answers on the services provided by Financial Aid. |
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Parents |
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Student Center/ Grupp Fireside
Lounge |
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2:50 p.m. - 3:25 p.m. |
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Community Standards / Academic Integrity Presentation on what the expectations are for the Class of 2012 from academics to student conduct and security. |
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Students, Parents |
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Montante Cultural Center |
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3:25 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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Ice Cream Break
Open to the Canisius Community to meet and greet the incoming students |
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Students, Parents |
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Koessler Plaza
(Behind Old
Main) |
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4:10 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. |
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Career Center
Discover the services provided by the Career Center, other than resume assistance! |
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Students, Parents |
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Montante Cultural Center |
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4:40 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. |
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Information Technology and Library Services Presentation on the services provided by Information Technology and Library Services regarding computers, labs and more! |
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Students, Parents |
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Montante Cultural Center |
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5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
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Dinner for All |
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Students, Parents |
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Student Center Dining Hall |
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7: 15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
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Orientation Olympics Students will participate in activities to get to know their classmates better. |
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Students |
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Meet in lot in front of Lyons Hall |
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7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. |
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Tour of Buffalo and Niagara Falls An opportunity to discover some of the architecture, history and sites in Buffalo and Niagara Falls. |
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Parents |
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Meet outside
on the Student Center ramp |
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9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. |
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Karaoke Students will compete in groups and as individuals for the final activity of the Orientation Olympics! |
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Palisano Pavilion |
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11:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. |
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Movies Students have a chance to relax while watching a movie in the Penfold Commons. |
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Students |
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Palisano Pavilion |
DAY 2
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8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. |
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Continental Breakfast |
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Students, Parents |
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Student Center Dining Hall |
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9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. |
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Meeting with Faculty in Your Major Departmental faculty will give presentations on curriculum for specific majors as well as on opportunities and expectations within the major. |
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Students |
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Various sites;
see location
in folder |
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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
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Parent Enrichment Program
A faculty member will present a topic in their area of expertise…a great chance to view our teaching in action! |
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Parents |
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OM 203 |
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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
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Career Lift Off Interest Inventory
Career Center staff will guide you through an online assessment of your interests to help define your career path. |
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Students |
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WT 305 |
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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
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Academic Major Info Sessions
Parents will meet with faculty in their student’s major for a question and answer session. |
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Parents |
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Various sites;
see location
in folder |
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10 a.m. -
11 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. -
12:00 p.m.
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Library Welcome Students are offered a chance to learn about how the Library can help them in their academic efforts. |
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Students |
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Bouwhuis Library (Main Floor) |
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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
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Residence Hall Tours (optional)
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Students |
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Residence Life Office (Dugan Hall) |
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10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
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Campus Tours (optional)
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Students,
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Meet in Koessler Plaza, behind Old Main; tours depart at 10:30, 11:00 & 11:30 |
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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m |
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Residence Hall Tours (optional) |
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Parents |
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Residence Life Office (Dugan Hall) |
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12:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m. |
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Lunch for All |
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Students, Parents |
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Student Center Dining Hall |
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12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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Canisius Gear Drawing
Your chance to receive something with the Canisius logo! |
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Students, Parents |
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Student Center Dining Hall |
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11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m |
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Overnight Guests Check-Out Students and Parents to return keys and swipe card |
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Students, Parents |
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Palisano Pavilion/Penfold Commons |