INTRODUCING YOU TO

NEW STUDENT INSTITUTE SCHEDULE2019

campus life!

Hiram

WELCOME NEW STUDENTS!

As the President of the College, I have many duties. Some of the best ones are those that connect me to students. It is a great pleasure, therefore, to welcome you to the Hiram community and to your first official experience: New Student Institute.

New Student Institute is purposefully designed to give you a taste of what is to come in what wecall “the New Liberal Arts.” As part of the New Liberal Arts, you will do all of this and more: examine enduring questions and urgent changes through various perspectives, participate in exciting off-campus activities, and develop the skills necessary for 21st century careers. As you go through both Institute and your first year, I hope you will push yourself by getting out of your personal comfort zone. After all, college is not a high school do-over; it is a guided trek full of inquiry, discovery, challenge, and support. So, lace up those hiking boots we just gave you, and get out there!

To make the most of your personal journey of discovery, you must weave together classroom and co-curricular activities in ways that help you lead an integrated life. Perhaps you can pull from a discussion you had last week in the residence halls to shed light on how you are going to organize a group experiment you are setting up in the lab. Maybe an encounter with a fellow athlete will help you better analyze a protagonist you are studying in your literature class. Be creative. Figure out ways to connect the learning that happens in one place to the learning that happens in another. The most meaningful lessons in college are those that are layered upon each other such that one lesson is informed by a previous one and then goes on to shape a future lesson.

As you start to settle in this week, do your best to meet different people – professors, advisors, coaches, staff members, and fellow students. Commit today to making the most of this adventure: be open minded, come prepared, and give yourself and others the benefit of the doubt. Entering Hiram with that type of mindset will help you find and become your best self.

As you make your way throughout the year, balance hard work with fun and laughter. Relish the many good moments you will have. Start to imagine, with great optimism, the well-rounded, well-prepared, and joyful person you will be four years from now.

For now, though, enjoy the weekend and start practicing the “Hiram Hi” that communicates the warmth and friendliness we want all who walk our campus to feel.

Welcome to Hiram,

Dr. Lori E. Varlotta President

REMEMBER:Wear your

lanyard during Institute Week

All activities shown in BLUE are required

MISSIONThe mission of Hiram College is to foster intellectual excellence and social responsibility, enabling our students to thrive in their chosen careers, flourish in life, and face the urgent challenges of the times.

STATEMENT OF CORE VALUESThe preceding statement of Hiram’s mission is based on its historical statement of core values. They set forth what we believe and define how we should conduct our affairs. At the heart of these values is the student.

COMMUNITY • We are a community that fosters mentoring relationships and shared responsibility for learning. • We are committed to the well-being of each member of the community. • We value the distinctive contributions of every person in the learning environment.

LEARNING • We believe in the interrelationship of knowledge exemplified in the liberal arts. • We demonstrate unwavering commitment to the pursuit of learning and high quality scholarship. • We value superior teaching and comprehensive mentoring. • We are committed to supporting the continuous personal and professional growth of community members. • We foster an environment that encourages open inquiry.

RESPONSIBILITY • We recognize that the well-being and governance of the community are a shared responsibility among community members. • We believe that community members are accountable for their actions and should be held to high standards. • We embrace our responsibility to the larger community beyond the boundaries of Hiram College and encourage learning through service. • We respect the dignity of each individual.

DIVERSITY • We are an inclusive community that welcomes people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and points of view. • We recognize the value of diversity in our educational program. • We seek to foster a supportive environment in which community members will be challenged to explore knowledge, values, and ethics from varied perspectives. • We celebrate freedom of thought and freedom of choice.

INNOVATION • We honor our tradition in the liberal arts and its profound relevance to society. • We are eager to explore new issues and practices and integrate them into our academic vision. • We encourage individual initiative, creativity, and talent.

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SCHEDULE

Thursday, Aug. 22

8:30-11:30 a.m. Check-in for Residential Students Hayden Street

8:30-10 a.m. Students with Even Room Numbers 10-11:30 a.m. Students with Odd Room Numbers

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch Dining Hall (Note: Your Hiram student ID is required for all Dining Hall meals)

11 a.m. Commuter Student Check-In and Lunch Teachout-Price Hall, Alumni Heritage Room

Commuters will receive check-in materials, information about Institute, and resources essential to being a successful and engaged Hiram student. This is a great time to meet other commuters while learning more about commuter resources and services.

Terrier Fun Fact: Resources to support commuter students include a designated commuter parking lot, a commuter student meal plan, a commuter lounge in the KC, a commuter senator, and much more. The Office of Commuter Student Services is located in the Kennedy Center.

1:30 p.m. New Students and Faculty Assemble for Matriculation Convocation Procession Hinsdale Hall Arch

Note: In the event of rain, there will be no procession from Hinsdale. Instead, students should report directly to Bates Hall, Hayden Auditorium by 1:45 p.m. Faculty will process from Drury Hall.

New students, faculty, and administrators will gather under the Hinsdale Hall Arch to line up for the traditional academic procession to Hayden Auditorium. Following a brief reception, you will go to class immediately, please have your Hiram ID or a valid driver’s license with you for iPad distribution. Families should report directly to Hayden Auditorium in Bates Hall. 2-3 p.m. Welcome and Matriculation Convocation Guest Speaker: Ellen Stofan, Ph.D. John and Adrienne Mars Director National Air and Space Museum Bates Hall, Hayden Auditorium New student Matriculation Convocation is rich in tradition and is geared to officially welcome the entering class and family members to the Hiram community. To honor academic protocol, the platform guests and faculty will exit first followed by the audience.

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3-3:30 p.m. Matriculation Convocation Reception Martin Commons Rain location: Kennedy Center

3:30-4 p.m. Classroom Session #1: Meet and Greet! Classrooms are listed on the back of your schedule In this first class you will meet your faculty advisor/course instructor, CA, and other students in the course. There will be icebreaker activities, a schedule overview, instructions on how to receive your iPad device (your CA will distribute Apple contracts), and much more!

Terrier Fun Fact: Until you officially declare a major, the instructor of your FYEN or Transfer INTD course is designated as your officialacademic advisor.

4 p.m. Fall Athletes Released for Practice

4-6 p.m. iPad Pro and Vasque Boots Distribution Kennedy Center

At designated times, CAs will lead classes on a trek to pick up iPads and Vasque boots. To receive these items, you must show a valid Hiram ID or driver’s license and submit a properly signed Apple contract.

4:30-6 p.m. Athletic Practice Coleman Sports Center

6:30-8:30 p.m. Campus Square Dance and Dinner Hinsdale Arch and Campus Green Rain location: Dining Hall

Enjoy food, dancing, free western style hats, games, a mechanical bull, raffles, and plenty of fun photo opportunities. Come with the spirit to have a great time!

9 p.m. Residence Hall Meetings Gather in the main lounge of your assigned residence hall

All residential students are required to attend this meeting with their residence hall staff. The staff will make introductions and provide important information about campus life, expectations, and policies and procedures.

Terrier Fun Fact: Residence Halls remain locked 24 hours. Touch your Hiram ID to the black box outside your hall door to enter.

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Friday, Aug. 23

6-8:30 a.m. Breakfast Dining Hall

Terrier Fun Fact: AVI Fresh Dining Services is a family business that started in 1960 with five vending machines. It is now a multimillion dollar company with a commitment to providing fresh food. The company’s commitment to fresh is so sincere that our AVI Dining event makes its own peanut butter!

7-9:30 a.m. Athletic Practice Coleman Sports Center

10-11 a.m. The Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (Campus SaVE Act) Pt.1 Bates Hall, Hayden Auditorium Note: Please sign in with your CA and sit with your FYEN/INTD class. To maintain a healthy community, we have zero tolerance for violence in any form. All members of the community are expected to behave responsibly and respectfully. Today’s two-part Campus SaVE program is designed to educate about the serious topic of sexual assault, preventative measures, resources, and healthy decision-making. Presenters: TBD

11:15-12:15 p.m. Campus SaVE Act Pt. 2: Making Healthy Choices about Alcohol, Drugs, and Risk Reduction Bates Hall, Hayden Auditorium Presenters: Health Center Staff

12:15-1:30 p.m. Lunch with your CA Dining Hall

1:30-3:30 p.m. Classroom Session #2: Introduction to (In)Equality Please bring your charged iPad to class

In the book, “Tales of Two Americas”, some of the literary world’s most exciting writers look beyond numbers and wages to convey what it feels like to live in this divided nation. Their extraordinarily powerful stories, essays, and poems demonstrate how boundaries break down when experiences are shared, and that in sharing our stories we can help to alleviate a suffering that touches so many people. Be prepared to discuss these and other ideas.

4-6:30 p.m. Athletic Practice Coleman Sports Center

Terrier Fun Fact: Over 50% of Hiram students participate in one or more intramural sports.Intramurals are a great way to be a part of a fun team, stay active, and have fun!

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4-5:30 p.m. Spirit Teams - Prep Time Kennedy Center Lower Level

Teams should report to the KC lower level to retrieve and prepare materials for this evening’s Spirit competition. We will have everything from pom poms to face paint so get ready! Which group will win the coveted inaugural Spirit Trophy for first place and a class dinner trip to play laser tag and the mysterious game of Whirlyball? Second place winners receive gift cards to the Bistro. The third place team will receive gift cards to Maggie’s Donuts!

4-5 p.m. Advising Sessions (optional) Faculty Offices or designated meeting locations

Have a question about your courses or need academic advice in general? Make an appointment during this time to see your FYEN/INTD instructor to have that discussion!

Terrier Fun Fact: Hiram College made nationalnews about its five new schools and faculty directors! Scarborough School of Business & Communication

(Professor Romeva Prcela, CPA) School of Arts, Humanities & Culture (Janet Pope, PhD) School of Science & Technology (Nicolas Hirsch, PhD) School of Health & Medical Humanities (Brad Goodner, PhD) School of Education, Civic Leadership & Social Change (Jennifer McCreight, PhD)

5:30-7:30 p.m. Dinner Dining Hall

8 p.m. Dodgeball and Spirit Competition Coleman Sport Center

Only one dodge ball team will take home bragging rights, the coveted Dodge Ball trophy, and a specially catered class lunch from Gionino’s Pizza! Teams should report to the Coleman Center for sign-in no later than 7:30 p.m.

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Saturday, Aug. 246-9:15 a.m. Breakfast Dining Hall

7-9:30 a.m. Athletic Practice Coleman Sports Center

9:30-10 a.m. Advising Sessions (optional) Faculty Offices or designated meeting locations Have a question about your courses or need academic advice in general? Make an appointment during this time to meet with your FYEN/INTD instructor.

10-10:20 a.m. Class Photo Bates Hall, Front Steps

10:30-12:30 a.m. Class session #3: Introduction to ePorfolios and small group discussions Hayden Auditorium

Your personal e-portfolio will be a measurable way to gauge what you are learning about yourself and varying aspects of your college experience. The e-portfolio is also an excellent tool for participating in intentional career planning and development. This session will help you get started and will highlight how a good e-portfolio can help you attain the college experience that you desire.

Terrier Fun Fact: It is common to be asked, “what are you going to major in?” It’s perfectly okay to be uncertain, considering a few majors, or have no idea at all. The good news is that new students are not required to officially declare a major until the end of the sophomore year. Use the first year to take a variety of interesting classes, attend career preparedness programs, get to know your faculty members, develop leadership skills, and learn more about what you enjoy doing.

12:30-2 p.m. Lunch with your CA Dining Hall

2-3 p.m. Interest Meetings for everything! Music, Intramurals, Study Away, Religious and Spiritual Diversity, etc… Kennedy Center, Dix Dining Hall

Attend this important session to learn about ways to get involved in enrichment activities that are both academic and cultural in nature. Gather information about how to get involved in music, intramurals, study away, diversity and social justice, religious life, meditation, service, and more.

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3 p.m. Hiram Terrier Football Team departs for scrimmage with Geneva College. Go Terriers!

3:30-5:30 p.m. Shuttles to G-ville Departure Location: Kennedy Center

The town of Garrettsville is located just 5 miles south of Hiram. “G-ville” offers a variety of family owned shops, Dairy Queen, Pizza Hut, Dominos, Subway, Rite Aid, Family Dollar, Speedway, Skylane Bowling Alley, and IGA grocery to name a few. Need to pick up a few items or just want to walk around? Hop on the shuttle and experience our neighbor community! Shuttles will run continuously.

4-5 p.m. Advising Sessions (optional) Faculty Offices or designated meeting locations

Have a question about your courses or need academic advice in general? Make an appointment during this time to meet with your FYEN/INTD instructor.

4-6:30 p.m. Athletic Practice Coleman Sports Center

4 p.m. Women’s Soccer Team Scrimmage Hiram Terriers vs. Geneva College Golden Tornadoes Coleman Sports Center

It’s time once again to cheer on our amazing Women’s Soccer Team! Go Terriers!

5:30-7:30 p.m. Dinner Dining Hall

8-10 p.m. Social Night in and around the Kennedy Center

Come to the KC and participate in a variety of fun social activities. Make some s’mores, paint and sip, play video or board games, learn a line dance, go on a scavenger hunt, sing karaoke, eat some food, and more. Don’t just sit in your room, come out and play!

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Sunday, Aug. 25

6-9:15 a.m. Breakfast Dining Hall

7-9:30 a.m. Athletic Practice Coleman Center

10-11 a.m. Campus Tours Tours leave from the Kennedy Center Our CA and Peer Mentor led tours will take the guesswork out of where to find essential campus resources such as classrooms, Health Services, Career and Academic Services, Tech & Trek, etc…

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Cooperative Institutional Research Program or CIRP Survey Colloquium and Foundations Classroom

The CIRP Survey is a nationwide instrument designed for administration to new students before they start classes. The instrument collects extensive information that allows for a snapshot of what students - nationwide - entering higher education are like before they experience college. This web based survey will take approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete, so please bring your iPad Pro. Your CA will instruct you on the specific group, A or B, that your class will take the survey.

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. GROUP A Take Survey (Group B-Lunch) 12:30 -1:30 p.m. GROUP B Take Survey (Group A-Lunch)

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2-5 p.m. Afternoon Movie at Garrettsville Theater Meet at the Kennedy Center at 1:45 p.m.

We’ve rented out the entire movie theater and will provide the free popcorn! Movie: TBD

5:30-6:30 p.m. Athletic Practice Coleman Sports Center

2019-20 STUDENT SENATE OFFICERS: Alexander Andrzejewski, President

Jeffrey Robb, Vice President of AdministrationAnthony Lyon, Vice President of Communication

Michael Dietzen, Vice President of FinanceEmily Toich, Vice President of Activities

Dr. Liz Okuma, Advisor

6-8 p.m. Student Senate Beach Party and Dinner Hinsdale Arch and Campus Green Rain Location: Dining Hall To commemorate the end of Institute and to welcome all students back to the community, Student Senate invites new and returning students to attend the annual Senate beach party and dinner. Prepare to mix, mingle, and get to know more of your fellow Terriers!

Terrier Fun Fact: Students Senate works with the administration to address student issues and concerns. If you have an idea, feedback, or perspective to share, contact any member of the Senate or leave a comment on the Student Senate bulletin board located in the entryway of the KC.

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LOCAL PLACES OF WORSHIP

FRIDAYIslamic Society of Akron and Kent (ISAK)152 E Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44224 Friday Khutba starts at 1:20 p.m.

SATURDAYChabad Jewish Center of Solon5570 Harper Road, Solon, Ohio 44139 Saturday from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Ravenna Seventh-day Adventist Church1011 W. Main St., Ravenna, Ohio 44266 Saturday - 10 a.m. Sabbath School, 11 a.m. Divine Worship

SUNDAYBaha’i Faith in the Chagrin Valley8401 Chagrin Road #3, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023 Call 800.228.6483 for times

Christ Lutheran Church10827 N Main St., Mantua, Ohio 44255 Sunday 10 a.m.

Cleveland Buddhist Temple1573 East 214 St., Euclid, Ohio 44117 Sunday 10 a.m.

Christian Science Church7200 Valley View Road, Hudson, Ohio 44236 Sunday 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

First Baptist Church7656 State Route 82, Garrettsville, Ohio 44231 Sunday 11 a.m.

Garrettsville United Methodist Church8223 Park Ave., Garrettsville, Ohio 44231 Sunday 9:15 a.m.

Hiram Christian Church 6868 Wakefield Road, Hiram, Ohio 44234 Sunday 10 a.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints-Hiram Ward6149 Pioneer Trail, Hiram, Ohio 44234 Sunday 10 a.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church 11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua, Ohio 44255 Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.

PAST AND CURRENT ETHICS THEMES AND COMMON READINGS

YEAR THEME BOOK2000 Ways of Seeing John Berger

2001 Soul of a Citizen Paul Rogat Loeb

2002 Night Elie Weisel

2004 Gum-Dipped Joyce Dyer (Hiram faculty)

2005 Nickel and Dimed Barbara Ehrenreich

2006 Conflict The Kite Runner Khaled Hosseini

2007 Storytelling About This Life Barry Lopez

2008 Sustainability Prodigal Summer Barbara Kingsolver

2009 Complicity Mountains Beyond Mountains Tracy Kidder

2010 War The Things They Carried Tim O’Brien

2011 Civility The Complete Persepolis Marjane Satrapi

2012 Food and Hunger Fast Food Nation Eric Schlosser

2013 Disability and Ability The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Mark Haddon

2014 Age and Aging The Postmortal Drew Magary

2015 Borders Into The Beautiful North Luis Alberto Urrea

2016 Race, Identity, Community Between The World and Me Ta-Nehisi Coates

2017 Citizens The Handmaid’s Tale Margaret Atwood

2018 Technology Frankenstein Mary Shelley

2019 (In)equality Tales of Two Americas: Stories of Inequality in a Divided Nation John Freeman

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In 2006, we began pairing our Common Reading selectionswith our campus wideEthics Theme.

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