week of welcome, fall 2015

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WEEK OF WELCOMEPRIZES

A. Attend 5programs and earn a freecoffee or hotchocolate fromdunkin’ donuts.

B. Attend 10programsand earn a longsleeve sCsu t-shirtor baseball hatplus the prize from a.

C. Attend 16programs Win the prizes froma & B, plus beentered to win a $250 Barnes andnoble Gift Card.

Valid Aug. 31 - Sept. 6

WOW PASSPORT

SCSUWEEK OF WELCOMEFall 2015 Passport Procedures1.Complete the passport below.

2.Attend programs and activities.

3.Receive stickers at each event.

4.Place all of your stickers on your passport and submit to the Office of Student Involvement andLeadership Development, ASC 212, between Sept. 8-11.

name: _________________________________________________

student id #: __________________________________________

owls email:____________________________________________

phone:_________________________________________________


STARTHEREas we kick off

a new academic year,we are excited to welcome you with a

variety of programs and activities! take aclose look at the full list of events andparticipate in as many opportunities as

your schedule allows. this is a great wayto get better connected at southern,

meet new people, and learn about new opportunities!

all WoW events are open to all sCsu students.

YourSouthern

ADVENTURES

Complete yourpassport to earnprizes and beeligible to win a$250 Barnes andNoble Gift Card!

2015

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Come learn about everything thatthe Academic Success Center

has to offer! stop by our open houses,

in Buley Library, Room 303,on monday, august 31 • 2pm – 4pm andthursday, september 3 • 10am – 12pm.

FALL HOURSMonday – Thursday

8am – 8pm

Friday8am-2pm

Sunday5-9pm Farnham programming space

FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT:dr. Katie de oliveira(203) 392-5186 [email protected]

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HELPING YOU PREPARE, ADVANCE, AND EXCEL

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FALL ACADEMIC SUPPORTSUBJECTS:

• Accounting• Biology• Chemistry• Communication• Communication Disorders• Computer Science• Education Portfolio• French• Math• Microeconomics• Music• Nursing• Physics• Psychology• Public Health• Reading• Social Work• Spanish• Writing

FALL ACADEMICWORKSHOPS:

• Transitioning from HighSchool to College

• Transitioning to CollegeWorkload

• Support Systems• Emailing and Speaking to

Professors withProfessionalism

• Involvement Impact onAcademic Success

• Organizational Skills• Bloom’s Taxonomy• Technology and Academic

Success• SMART Goals• Learning Styles and VARK• Note-Taking Skills• Reading Strategies• Test-Taking Skills

• How to Write a Paper• Presentation Tips• PowerPoint Presentations• Ins and Outs of Observations

for CMD Majors• Food for Thought• Communicating with a

Faculty Member• “How To” for Citations and

References• Researching Papers• Preparing for and Taking Mid-

Term Tests• Preparing for Essay Tests• Preparing for and Taking Final

Exams


Taking Care of BusinessMon.-Thurs. • 8am-6pm the following offices offer extended hours duringthe Week of Welcome:

• First-Stop – Wintergreen Building• Financial Aid – Wintergreen Building• Bursar – Wintergreen Building • University Card Office – ASC 324 • Registrar’s Office – Wintergreen Building• Academic and Career Advisement

Center – Wintergreen Building• Disability Resource Center – EN C 105• Student Health Services –

Granoff (Wintergreen Avenue)• Office of Student Involvement and

Leadership Development– ASC 212• Graduate Studies – EN B 110• Residence Life – Schwartz Hall

Information Technology CustomerSupport Center • 10am-2pmBU 100learn about services the sCsu it departmentoffers students. discuss with it staff any questionsand concerns you have about using technologywhile on campus. Find out about exciting itupdates and initiatives that will be taking placeduring your time at southern.

Owls Nest Welcome CentersMon., Aug. 31 – Tues., Sept. 1let us help you start your new semester on apositive note. Grab a snack and ask us anyquestions that you might have.

Morning Stations7:30–11am

Between davis Garage/pelz Gym entranceoutside Wintergreen parking garage

Evening Stations 4–8pm

Between davis Garage/pelz Gym entranceoutside Wintergreen parking garage

Athletic Department Welcome CenterCoaches and staff members from the athleticdepartment will be on hand to provide snacks forall owls. informational materials for upcomingathletic events will also be available.

Wed., Sept. 2 8am-12pm

mFh and pelz Gymnasium

Owl Locator Stations need help finding a class or locating an office oncampus? stop by our owl locator stations in theengleman rotunda, where southern staff andstudents will be stationed to help answer questionsand provide maps and information.

Monday and Tuesday7:30–10:30am 4– 5:30pm

engleman rotunda and outside adanti student Center

ONGOINGWOW EVENTS

Event Changes and Cancellationsif there are any cancellations or changes in location or time,you can find out about it here:

• Facebook: facebook.com/SCSUStudentLife• Twitter: @SCSUWOW• Owls email

Everyweekdayduring Week ofWelcome

Location KeyEN: Engleman Hall FPS: Farnham Programming SpaceASC: Adanti Student CenterResLife: Residence LifeDA: Davis HallMFH: Moore Field HouseConn Hall: ConnecticutHall

8:30–10am • Donuts with the Dean • ASC Plaza Levelstop by and meet dr. Jules tetreault, assistant vice president and dean of students, for a tastytreat and a cup of joe to kick off the semester!

12-1pm • Tobacco-Free Campus Kick-off • Buley Library Patio Join in the fun at our “Blow Bubbles, not smoke” rally as southern becomes the first publicuniversity in Connecticut to join a nationwide campaign to snuff out smoking and tobaccouse on college campuses.

12-2pm • Cut from the Same Cloth • EN RotundaCome be part of the disability resource Center and Counseling service’s inclusion Quilt!make your own spin-art square to be added to our quilt. every person’s contributionmatters!

12-2pm • OwlThon Kickoff Conn Hall Lawn

Come learn about Greek life Council’sannual owlthon fundraiser and find

out how you can create a team.Get to know the members of

southern’s Greekorganizations thoughgames of Kan-Jam andcorn hole.

1-3pm • President’s Ice Cream Social Dunkin’ Donuts Patio

Join president papazian and her cabinet for a cool welcome to the semester!

1-6pm • School of Education Open House • DA 110stop in for treats and information, and meet faculty and staff from the school of

education. this is a great opportunity for teacher education candidates tonetwork with school of education staff, faculty, and students.

3-5pm • “Avengers: Age of Ultron” Movie MatineeASC Theater

Join programs Council and the Commuter Commission for afree screening of “avengers: age of ultron.” popcorn andsnacks will be provided.

4-7pm • Build a Birdhouse • ASC 201Join habitat for humanity to practice your building skills andconstruct your own birdhouse. Get crafty and creative! learnhow to become a habitat volunteer and contribute to yourcommunity in a fun, active way.

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4:30–7:30pm • Graduate Student Welcome StationSchool of Business Ground Level

attention graduate students! stop by the Welcome station for information on upcomingevents and graduate student funding opportunities. refreshments will be

provided along with free giveaways.

5-7pm • Intro to SCSU Ultimate FrisbeeClub Sports Field

ultimate Frisbee is a competitive and fun sport, and we arealways looking for new members. no experience is required —we’ll teach you the game. all we ask is that you come preparedto play some ultimate! please try to bring both a white and adark shirt, as well as cleats if you have them (sneakers areacceptable). pizza will be served.

6-8pm • Non-Traditional Student ReceptionBallroom Pre-function Area

attention all non-traditional students! stop by the Ballroom pre-function area to meet some of your peers and find out about campus

events. light refreshments will be provided.

7-8:30pm • Milkshakes with PattyD • FPS oK, he sends out a lot of emails during the winter about snow closings. But what else doeshe do? Who, in fact, is he? and is he really responsible for those snow day delays? Comeenjoy a milkshake, grab a snack, and learn a little about campus communication from patrick dilger, director of public affairs.

8pm • “Avengers: Age of Ultron” Movie Night ASC Theater

Join programs Council for a free screening of “avengers: age ofultron.” popcorn and snacks will be provided.

7-10pm • Pottery Night • ASC BallroomJoin us for an exciting night of pottery making. participantswill create their own pieces of ceramic art. Free pizza!

10pm-12am • GloMania • ResLife QuadCome join residence life and the Fitness Center inthe residence life Quad for Glomania, with late-night Zumba in a glowing quad. We will also have aglow bowling alley! Come and join the fun!



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8am • Sunrise and Strides • Dunkin’ Donuts PatioJoin members of the student involvement and leadershipdevelopment staff in a fun run throughout southern’sbeautiful campus and surrounding new haven neighborhoods.

10am-12pm • Find the One For You! • ASC Patio Find the Choose one logo disc around campus, and bring it to one of thepeer mentors on the asC patio. if you can answer a trivia question about involvement andsouthern’s campus, you’ll win a prize! it’s time to start the search for your one!

11am-12pm • Academic Success in a Bag • BU 303Come learn about the academic success Center. Create your own success in a bag with funtips, tricks, and giveaways.

12-2pm • Lawn Games with TKE • Residence Life QuadJoin the brothers of tau Kappa epsilon for a fun afternoon playing your favorite lawn games.

Get to know some of the brothers and make new friends during the first week of thesemester.

12-2pm • Paws for Celebration! • Buley Library PatioCelebrate your arrival (or return) to sCsu with the pet therapy pals from petpartners. also find out about our free yoga classes and stress reductionworkshops, and discover what other events Counseling services has to offer.

12-2pm • Commuter Luncheon • ASC BallroomCalling all commuter students! enjoy lunch with student leaders and meet your fellow

commuter students. pick up some goodies and find out how to get involved in theCommuter Commission.

1-3pm • Snack Bag Project • ASC Plaza LevelJoin us for a creative service project to encourage our young neighbors. We will be creatingsnack bags with messages of academic encouragement for new haven school-aged children.sponsored by the service Commission.

1-3pm • OIE World Fact Blast • EN B121Join the office of international education for an afternoon of pub-style trivia, with prizes forthe top three winning teams! Food and refreshments will be provided.

1-4pm • Give a Shirt, Get a Shirt • EN A220transfer student? Bring in a shirt from your transfer institution andtrade it in for a sCsu t-shirt! all shirts traded in will be donatedto iris.

1-6pm • School of Education Open House • DA 110stop in for treats and information, and meet faculty and stafffrom the school of education. this is a great opportunity forteacher education candidates to network with school ofeducation staff, faculty, and students.

2-3:30pm • Lip-Sync Battle 101 • Buley Library PatioCome enjoy a preview of tonight’s lip-sync Battle. tell a friend to tell a friend! no need tosign up ahead of time, just show up ready to have some fun and win awesome prizes.

2:30-3:30pm • Fitting in Fitness: A Fresh Start this Fall! • ASC 201Fitness Center staff will help you set realistic fitness and nutrition goals, and reviewmy Fitness pal app and other free resources that can help you define and achieve personalwellness. leave with a written plan that works specifically for You and your needs. For moreinfo contact [email protected].

3:30-4:30pm • Start Your Semester Off Mindfully! • ASC 301do you savor life or let everyday stressors control you? the practice ofmindfulness is linked to many health benefits including happinessand psychological well-being, as well as better concentration,motivation, and academic success. But many students don’tknow what mindfulness really is or how to bring it into theirlives. this one-hour workshop will give you the beginning toolsyou need to get your semester off on the right “mindful” foot.sponsored by Counseling services.

4-5pm • “Get it Together!” • ASC 201start your semester off right and learn some tips and tricks to getorganized and manage your time and life. Walk away from this interactivesession with some great ideas for having a successful semester. sponsored by the office ofstudent involvement and leadership development.

4:30-7:30pm • Graduate Student Welcome Station • DA Lobbyattention, graduate students! stop by the Welcome station for information on upcomingevents and graduate student funding opportunities. refreshments will be provided, alongwith free giveaways!

5-7pm • LLC Welcome Reception • ASC Ballroom all members of the residence life living and learning communities are invited to this specialwelcome reception. You will have the opportunity to meet other students who are involvedwith our living and learning communities, the residence life staff as well as severalcollaborating faculty and staff members. Come join us and receive your llC member-onlygiveaway! light refreshments will be provided.

8-10pm • Lip-Sync Battle • EN C112Be part of the most epic lip-sync battle ever! use your best lip-sync skills to compete againstyour friends and sCsu staff members. You have the ability to become southern’s first-everlip-sync Battle champion! the champion will win a flat screen tV!

10pm-12am • Up-cycling Fashion Show • FPSlearn about sustainability efforts on campus and how you can do your part. up-cycling is agreat way! Come prepared to take something old and make something new! there will bemusic, contests, a fashion show, and refreshments.


8-9:30am • Donuts with the Dean • EN Rotundastop by and meet dr. Jules tetreault, assistant vice president and dean ofstudents, for a tasty treat and a cup of joe to kick off the semester!

11am-1pm • Summer Fun at Schwartz Hall • Schwartz Hall Lobbyschwartz hall staff members from the Violence prevention, Victim advocacy andsupport Center (Vpas); department of residence life; drug & alcoholresource Center; and Counseling services welcome you back! Come visit with usand get a pair of sCsu sunglasses and enjoy some lemonade and snacks.

12-2pm • Tea, Sleep, and Crumpets • Granoff Hallthe health and Wellness Center invites students to come and learn about balancing sleep,work, and healthy stress management. make your own sleep masks! Yummy refreshmentswill be served, including cookies, tea, and milk.

12-2pm • Involvement Fair • Conn Hall Lawninterested in learning more about how to get involved on campus? head to the involvementFair to talk to club and organization members and find your place at southern!

12-6pm • Veterans and Military Affairs Open House • EN B018Veterans, come learn about sCsu’s Veterans association and the Va’s Vitalprogram. other students who are interested in finding out about our veterans and themilitary are also welcome. refreshments will be served.

3-4pm • First-Year FAQs • ASC TheaterFreshmen! Join the new student and sophomore programs office for refreshments andgiveaways! ask us anything! meet other freshmen! this is your opportunity to learn aboutanything and everything southern has to offer. if you stump us, you will win a prize.

3:30-5pm • A Taste of Culture Open House • ASC 234students, faculty, and staff are cordially invited to visit the multicultural Center to learn aboutour programs and resources and taste a variety of cultural foods. this is a wonderfulopportunity to meet new friends while discovering the abundance of resources and programsthat happen in the multicultural Center.

4:30-6pm • Transfer FAQs • ASC Theatertransfer students! Join the new student and sophomore programs office for refreshmentsand giveaways! meet other transfer students! ask us anything! if you have any questions,need any information, or are looking to meet other transfer students, we encourage you tocome to this event. if you can stump us, you will win a prize! refreshments provided.

4-6pm • CTrides presents the Downtown New Haven Scavenger Hunt • Schwartz Hall Bus Stop

explore downtown new haven, learn how to use the city bus system, andcompete for prizes. did you know that as a southern student, you can geta upass to ride Cttransit buses completely Free? this means you canride buses downtown, around new haven, and all over Connecticut for$0! We will be meeting outside schwartz hall, near the bus shelter. don’t forget to bring your upass!

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Still need aUPASS?Contact the universityCard (hoot loot) office,

asC 324 from 8am-6pm or visithootloot.southernCt.edu/upass.

4:30-7:30pm • Graduate Student Welcome Station • EN Rotundaattention, graduate students! stop by the Welcome station for information on upcoming

events and graduate student funding opportunities. pizza and drinks will be provided,along with free giveaways!

5-7pm • Paint the Night Away • Neff Hall BasementJoin us for a fun night of music, snacks, and art! participants will have theopportunity to create a painted portrait with the aid of an instructor. noprevious experience needed.

6-7pm • Sunset Yoga • Conn Hall Lawnstart the semester in peace by connecting breathing, nature, music and

flowing movement. enjoy the outdoors as the sun goes down and set the tonefor the rest of the year with lyn’s intro to Yoga class from the Fitness Center. no

experience necessary; bring your own mat or towel.

6-9pm • Lambda Hoops • Residence Life Basketball CourtCome out and start off the semester right with a battle of the best ballers! Join thebrothers of lambda alpha upsilon Fraternity inc. for a 3-on-3 basketball tournament onthe black top. prizes will be given to the winning teams.

7-8:30pm • A Slice of New Haven • FPSJoin the office of student Conduct andCivic responsibility and learn someinteresting new haven facts whileenjoying some of new haven’s mostfamous pizza, including pies from pepe’s,modern, and Bar.

7:30-10pm • “Deepsea Challenge”Movie Night • Science Building Room 222

Join the earth science department for ascreening of James Cameron’s “deepseaChallenge” in the new science building! light refreshments provided.

8-10pm • Salsa Night • ASC Ballroom Join olas - organization of latin american students - for a fun and festive nightcelebrating hispanic culture with music, dance lessons, and food.

9-11pm • “Jurassic World” Drive-in Movie • Residence Life QuadCome out with your friends for a movie night in the residence life Quad and watch“Jurassic World” under the stars. hopefully a velociraptor doesn’t fly off of West rock atyou while you enjoy popcorn and other refreshments from rha!


9-11am • Find the One For You! • ASC Patio Find the Choose one logo disc around campus, and bring it to one of thepeer mentors on the asC patio. if you can answer a trivia question aboutinvolvement and sCsu’s campus you will win a prize! it’s time to start the search for your one!

12-1pm • Instruments for Success • ASC Plaza Levelhelp university access programs make gifts for students in new haven high schools. each kitwill consist of writing instruments and an encouraging message. Come share your well wisheswith local high school students as they begin their new academic year.

12-2pm • Peanut Butter and Jelly Thursdays • Dunkin’ Donuts PatioJoin proCon for their weekly tradition andmake your own pB&J while mingling withother sCsu students. learn how to getinvolved in sCsu’s programming board.

12-3pm • Free Hugs • Buley Library Patioactive minds is southern’s mental healthawareness club. stop by and visit us on yourway to class for Free huGs and some tips onhow to manage stress in college!

12-4:30pm • Get Yourself Tested: Overcome the Stigma • Granoff Hallstop by todaY to Get Yourself tested (GYt) and start your semester knowing your status.Free and confidential std and hiV screening will be provided. learn about sexual health,contraception, safer sex methods, and resources available at the health and Wellness Center.a movie will be shown in the lobby and we’ll have free giveaways, including condoms,chapstick, and more!

12:30-2pm • Spelling Bee • Buley Library PatioChallenge your peers and sCsu staff in an old-school spelling bee. prizes will be awarded tothe winners. sign up to compete at the owl locator stations throughout the week. audiencemembers will have the opportunity to win awesome prizes!

1-2pm • Vegan/Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Pizza Social • ASC 301Join us for famous new haven vegan/vegetarian pizza. learn about local dining options andengage with other students who have similar alternative diets.

1:30-3pm • Sophomore Surge • EN B121as you enter into your second year at southern, learn more about ways to be successful.Whether you are contemplating a major, are looking to meet new people, or just want toknow what your journey should look like in your sophomore year, this social and educationalsession will help you surge. refreshments! prizes!

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2-3:30pm • Free Cookies with Operation SmileDunkin’ Donuts Patio

learn more about sCsu’s chapter of operation smile, whose mission is to raisemoney for cleft lip/palate surgeries around the globe, all while enjoying a sweet treat.

2:30-4:30pm • Compassion Film Screening:“Blood Brother” • ASC Theater

Join the university of Compassion Committee andwatch one man’s inspirational story in the 2013sundance award-winning movie, “Blood Brother.”this documentary is about rocky Braat, a youngman who travels in india and meets a group of hiVpositive children living in an orphanage. a story ofcompassion, social justice, and making adifference.

3:30-4:30pm • Calling All Males • ASC 301Join us for a conversation on what it means to be a man in a leadership roleand learn about all the opportunities that await!

4-6pm • Multicultural and International WelcomeReception • ASC Ballroom

Join the multicultural Center, the office of internationaleducation, and university administrators as they welcomestudents and faculty to campus. this is an opportunity for newand returning faculty, staff, and students (undergrad andgraduate) to network, and be introduced to diversity resources atsouthern. don’t miss this opportunity to connect and build bridgesthat can last for years.

7-8:30pm • Safety After Dark • ASC 301interested in learning more about campus safety and programs offered by the universitypolice department? this is the event for you! Find out about the rad (rape agressiondefense) program as well.

8-10pm • Late Night Pinterest with ProCon ASC Plaza, Outside the Theater

Join programs Council’s first pinterest night of the semester! Channel your inner creativityand meet new friends in the process.

10pm-1am • Welcome Back Dance Party • ASC BallroomWelcome back! Join programs Council and your fellow sCsu students for our biggest danceparty of the year!


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If you are graduatingSpring or Summer 2016act now!

11am-12:30pm • Got Faith? • Interfaith Office“Got Faith?” Whether your answer is yes, no, or maybe, we want to know you! during thissocial you will meet students and staff from all faith traditions. enjoy great conversations,food, games, and prizes. this is an opportunity to learn about some of the new programmingthe interfaith office is planning.

11am-1pm • Kickin’ Butts • Granoff HallCome learn about the tobacco cessation resources on campus and the new tobacco-freepolicy. a movie will be shown in the lobby and you will have a chance to make your own stressball while enjoying free refreshments.

12:15-1:15pmFree Fitness Friday:Weight Training 101Fitness Center

We’re celebratingour 10th year with10 weeks of freeinstructional fitnessprograms forstudents! duringsession 1 you’ll learnproper form withbody weight anddumbbell exercises, and we will help you put together a comprehensive weight trainingroutine you can do anytime. lifting weights helps you improve posture and strength,maintain a healthy weight, and boosts metabolism! *restrictions apply. details about theclass, waiver, and dress code at southernCt.edu/fitnesscenter/events.html

12:30-2pm • Queer Luncheon • ASC 238lGBtQQia students, faculty, staff, and allies are invited to come

together to network, engage in conversations, and enjoy adelicious lunch!

1-2pm • Fall Sports Kick-Off RallyBuley Library PatioGet ready for the start of the fallathletic season with the BlueCrew! music, giveaways,and plenty of excitementwill be present at the kick-

off. Be sure to join us atthe first home football

game on saturday at Jessdow Field!

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1-3pm • “I Scream, You Scream, We allScream for Ice Cream”Dunkin’ Donuts Patio

Join southern’sstudent Governmentassociation for ice creamand learn about studentgovernance and how your voice canmake a difference.

3-6:30pm • Walking Tour of Downtown New HavenLeaving from Hickerson Hall

Join the office of studentConduct and Civicresponsibility and southernon the Green for aninteractive walking tour ofdowntown new haven.learn the unique history ofour great city and enjoy abite at shake shack!

6-8pm • Southern Swag CarnivalConn Hall Lawnplay traditional carnival games, join raffles for southernswag baskets, and tie dye your own t-shirt! First-come,first-served, and fun for everyone.

8pm • Laugh Out LoudComedy ShowLyman Center

nick turner is sure to end your week full oflaughs! nick is a texas-born, Virginia-raised,

new York-based comedian. he has done stand-up comedy onnBC’s “late night w/ seth meyers,” Jimmy Fallon and Comedy

Central’s “John oliver’s new York stand-up show.” and he’s doing new stufflike, all the time, seriously, he’s really busy. Be sure to stop by this Free event! Free for sCsustudents with valid id, and sCsu student guest (limit one); admission is $15 for the generalpublic; $5 for faculty/staff (limit two tickets).


11am-1:30pm • Tailgate PartyPine Groveare you ready for some football? Join the Blue Crew atthe pre-game tailgate party. Food, games, face paint, andmore! this is one event you don’t want to miss!

1pm • Football Game • Jess Dow FieldCome cheer on the owls as they take on Gannon

university in the first home football game of the season.

7-9pm • High Stakes Owl BingoASC Ballroom

Join the office of student involvement andleadership development for your chance towin awesome prizes at high stakes owlBingo. prizes include Gopros, tVs, and more!

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1-4pm • Let’s Get Crafty • FPSBring your friends to the Farnham programming space for an afternoon of crafts, snacks,games and more!

1-4pm • Flag Football Tournament • Jess Dow Field Join the men of phi Beta sigma Fraternity, inc. for a flag football tournament on Jess dowfield. Come with a team or get placed on a team that day.


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Ronald Herron Day of ServiceSaturday, September 19

Big E TripSunday, September 20

4-11pm

Alumni Professionals DayWednesday, September 30, 1-4pm

southern students have theopportunity to sit down with alumniwho work in a wide variety ofprofessions. in this relaxedatmosphere, students are able to askalumni questions about their workand enjoy light refreshments.

Stay and Play WeekendSaturday, October 10Sunday, October 11

Majors ExpoThursday, October 15, 12-3pm

the majors expo provides studentsthe opportunity to explore themajors and minors that southern hasto offer. students are also providedinformation about careeropportunities related to their majorwhile connecting with faculty, staff,upperclassmen and alumni.

Sibling NightFriday, October 16

siblings, cousins, and young friendsare invited to sCsu to spend thenight with their college student!sponsored by the office ofresidence life, the night is packedwith fun events, dinner and spendingtime together.

Homecoming FestivitiesSaturday, October 17

a southern tradition for more than30 years. homecoming includes asCsu football game, homecomingparade, the pep rally, a dance partyand more!

Owl Family DaySaturday, October 17

southern Connecticut stateuniversity invites the parents andfamilies of students to attend owlFamily day. this annual event givesparents and families the opportunityto visit their student’s campus home,meet with university faculty and staff,cheer on the sCsu football owls,and meet other sCsu families.

Adopt-A-Family Food DriveNovember

donate canned and dried non-perishable goods for local families in need.

Social Justice WeekMonday, November 9 –Friday, November 13

event locations vary daily.

Friends of Rudolph End of November – December 6

in collaboration with the new havenpolice department, members of thesouthern community are invited todonate a new, unwrapped, non-violent toy to be donated to childrenfrom the local new havencommunity.

Day of PeaceDecember

a day on campus designated topromoting peace within ourselves,across the campus, and in thecommunity, nation, and world!

Check Out Southern’sAnnual Fall Events!

BannerWeb: A student information system that is used to manage your student records. Here you can find your schedule, check grades, managefinancial awards, and search the coursecatalog.

Blue Crew: SCSU Spirit Squad

CA: Commuter Assistant

Conn: Connecticut Hall [Dining Hall]

Dogleg: Parking lot behind Brownell Hall that is typicallyused for overnight guest parking

FNF4A: Friday Night Free-For-All

Food Loot: Money on your Hoot Loot that can be spent atany on-campus dining facility

Hoot Loot: Your university ID card that also can be usedas a pre-paid debit card, referred to as yourHoot Loot.

MySCSU: The center of technology needs at SCSU. Hereyou can find links to Learn9, Banner Web, andOwls Mail.

NOW: New Owl Weekend

OA: Orientation Ambassador

Otus: The university’s mascot. He is the head of our Owl Family!

OwlConnect: The hub of all involvement on campus.[clubs.southernct.edu]

Owls Account: SCSU Email

ProCon: Programs Council

RA: Resident Advisor

RHA: Residence Hall Association

RIDES: The RIDES program gives students the ability toutilize a Metro Taxi and have the bill chargedto their student account.

Roberta’s (Berta’s): North Campus Market

SGA: Student Government Association

TE 8: Temporary Building 8

UPASS: A free CT Transit bus pass that can be picked upat the University Card Office

Week of Welcome [WOW]: First week of the semester

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Gregory Porter� Sept. 25 | 8pmenjoy an evening with the Grammy award-winningsinger, songwriter, and entertainer that npr hasdubbed “the next great male jazz singer.”$30 for southern active alumni, faculty, staff, andstudent guests; $35 for general admission; and $20for southern students. tickets on sale aug. 31 and,for the series, aug. 22. (203) 392-6154

Gerald Albright and Peabo Bryson� Oct. 23 | 8pm

a celebrated star of r&B,contemporary music, and

jazz, albright is a mastersaxophonist and bassist.he’s joined by Bryson, atwo-time Grammyaward-winning vocalist.$35 for southern active

alumni, faculty, staff, andstudent guests; $40 for

general admission; and $20for southern students. tickets

on sale aug. 31 and, for the series,aug. 22. (203) 392-6154

BWB Norman Brown, KirkWhalum, and Rick Braun� Nov. 13 | 8pmthe lyman stage comes alive with the rivetingsounds of BWB — the acclaimed jazz band that tookits name from its three show-stopping members:guitarist norman Brown, saxophonist Kirk Whalum,and trumpeter rick Braun. $30 for southern activealumni, faculty, staff, and student guests; $35 forgeneral admission; and $20 for southern students.tickets on sale aug. 31 and, for the series, aug. 22.(203) 392-6154

Vincent IngalafeaturingGreggKarukas and SteveOliver� Dec. 5 | 8pmhot newsaxophonistVincent ingala andsome very specialfriends bring their smoothjazz style to the stage, with adusting of holiday classics added in. $25 for southern active alumni, faculty, staff, andstudent guests; $32 for general admission; and $20for southern students. tickets on sale aug. 31 and,for the series, aug. 22. (203) 392-6154

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Attend a football tailgate

Hike West Rock

Participate in the annual fall Day of Service

Sit with the Blue Crew to cheer on your Southern Owls

at an athletic game

Go to the Spring Week concert

Join an intramural team or club sport team

Hit the Adanti Student Center for some late-night dining

Visit the North Campus Market to buy one of Roberta’s famous cookies

Participate in the Homecoming parade

Have your picture taken with Otus

Purchase Southern swag from the campus bookstore

Follow the SCSU Instagram page @scsugram

Visit the campus Community Garden

Learn how to tell time on the university sundial

Get a free week pass at the SCSU Fitness Center

Explore the new science building on campus

Go on a late-night trip with friends to Three Brothers Diner

Get your UPASS card

Get your RIDES card

Attend a comedy show at Lyman Center

Walk through the historic Founders Gate

Grab a free sandwich at PB&J Thursday

Explore downtown New Haven

Root for the Owls when they take on our UNH rivals

Compare Pepe’s, Modern, Bar, and Sally’s Pizza -

New Haven is known for its outstanding pizza!

Find the hidden owl in the Engleman rotunda

Volunteer at or make a donation to the university’s annual

Friends of Rudolph program

Hang out in the Academic Quad on a beautiful day

Take the train to New York City

Choose One

MUST DO while at SCSU!

This list is acompilation ofsuggestions fromSouthern’sstudent leaders.

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AthleticsSchedule

2015

Home Games Visit SouthernCTowls.com for athletics news and schedules.

Football9/5 Gannon University New Haven, Conn. 12pm9/25 University of New Haven New Haven, Conn. 7pm10/10 Pace University New Haven, Conn. 12pm10/17 Assumption College (Homecoming) New Haven, Conn. 5pm11/7 Merrimack College New Haven, Conn. 12pm11/14 NE-10 Championship Weekend New Haven, Conn. TBD

Men’s Soccer9/12 Le Moyne College New Haven, Conn. 1pm9/26 Franklin Pierce University New Haven, Conn. 5pm10/3 Saint Anselm College New Haven, Conn. 1pm10/21 Adelphi University New Haven, Conn. 7pm10/24 Assumption College New Haven, Conn. 6pm10/27 Stonehill College New Haven, Conn. 7pm

Field Hockey9/15 Adelphi University New Haven, Conn. 6pm9/23 Bentley University New Haven, Conn. 4pm9/26 Assumption College New Haven, Conn. 1pm10/2 Southern New Hampshire University New Haven, Conn. 6pm10/10 Franklin Pierce University New Haven, Conn. 6pm10/14 LIU Post New Haven, Conn. 6pm10/21 Mercy College New Haven, Conn. 4pm10/24 Saint Anselm College New Haven, Conn. 12pm

Women’s Soccer9/19 Southern New Hampshire University New Haven, Conn. 5pm10/3 University of New Haven New Haven, Conn. 6pm10/6 Adelphi University New Haven, Conn. 6pm10/9 American International College New Haven, Conn. 7pm10/17 Merrimack College New Haven, Conn. 12pm10/24 College of Saint Rose New Haven, Conn. 3pm10/31 Bentley University New Haven, Conn. 1pm


Volleyball9/10 Georgian Court University New Haven, Conn. 7pm9/12 Bloomfield College New Haven, Conn. 11am9/16 Pace University New Haven, Conn. 7pm9/25 College of Saint Rose New Haven, Conn. 6pm9/29 University of New Haven New Haven, Conn. 7pm10/3 University of Bridgeport New Haven, Conn. 3pm10/3 Merrimack College New Haven, Conn. 11am10/5 Dominican College New Haven, Conn. 7pm10/13 Mercy College New Haven, Conn. 7pm10/15 Bentley University New Haven, Conn. 7pm10/27 American International College New Haven, Conn. 7pm10/31 Franklin Pierce University (Senior Day) New Haven, Conn. 12pm11/10 Concordia College - New York New Haven, Conn. 7pm11/17 Northeast-10 Quarterfinals New Haven, Conn. TBD11/20 Northeast-10 Semi Finals New Haven, Conn. TBD11/21 Northeast-10 Finals New Haven, Conn. TBD

Sep 7• #WoW twitter Contest – post your best pictures from a WoW event and win a prize.

all day.

Sep 8• College arts and Crafts, Wilkinson hall, 8pm

Greek life showcase, asC Ballroom, 6pm

Sep 9• transitioning From hs to College, academic success Center, noon

are You smarter than otus? asC, 1pm

Sep 10• pB & J thursday, academic Quad, noon

sCsu Volleyball vs. Georgian Court university, pelz Gymnasium, 7pm

Knocker Ball, Jess dow Field, 7pm

Sep 11 • active minds Car Wash, Fitch street parking Garage, 11am

Free Condom Friday (recurring every Friday), student Center, 11am

Sep 12• sugar rush, Farnham programming space, 1pm

Beardsley Zoo trip, 11:30am

Sep 13• Water Balloon toss, reslife Quad, 2pm

F.a.C.e. model try-outs, student Center Ballroom, 6pm

Sep 14• health services hits the road, 4:30pm

F.a.C.e. model try-outs, 6pm

Sep 15• tobacco-Free tuesday (recurring every tuesday), student Center, 11am

smile pinki & pizza, asC theater, 6:30pm

Sep 16 • enhancing student-Faculty Communication, en B106, 11am

american history Questionnaire, academic Quad, noon

Sep 17• Yoga with active minds, asC Ballroom, 7pm

tBt tie-dye, Wilkinson hall, 8pm

Sep 18 • Free Condom Friday, student Center, 11am

Kayaking at lighthouse point park, asC – office of Campus recreation, 1pm

open mic night, Kendall drama lab, 7:30pm

Sep 19 • day of service, reslife Quad, 8 am

sCsu Women’s soccer vs. southern new hampshire university, Jess dow Field, 5pm

Sep 20• Viewing of “Citizen u.s.a.: a 50 state road trip,” Farnham programming space, 7pm

Big e trip with proCon and rha, hickerson hall, 10am


sophomore surge: Finding Your shine, asC 301, 5pm

Sep 22• Communicating with a Faculty member, academic success Center, 4pm

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Sep 23• rate your plate, Conn hall, 11:30am

english @ sCsu Fall Welcome, en d253, 1pm

Sep 24 • Jeopardy with lGBtQia prism and active minds, asC 201, 7pm

proCon Coffee house, Farnham programming space, 8pm

Sep 25 • mountain Biking at West rock nature Center, asC – office of Campus recreation, 1pm

sCsu Football vs. university of new haven, Jess dow Field, 7pm

Sep 26• animal haven shelter Volunteer day, animal haven shelter, north haven, Ct, noon

Carnival day, Farnham programming space/reslife Quad, noon

Beach Volleyball, reslife Quad, 2pm

Sep 27• Viewing of “the Fence,” Farnham programming space, 7pm


Sep 29 • technology and academic success, academic success Center, 6:30pm

Sep 30• Bloom’s taxonomy, academic success Center, 11:30am

alumni professionals day, lyman Center lawn, 1pm

proCon movie night: “Cinderella,” asC theater, 8pm

Oct 1 • Breast Cancer Walk to Kick off national Walking month, moore Field house, 12:30pm

Coloring stress relief, asC 309, 7pm

Oct 2 • sCsu Field hockey vs. southern new hampshire university, Jess dow Field, 6pm

Oct 3 • henna tattoos, Farnham programming space, noon

Battle on the Blacktop, Wilkinson Basketball Court, noon

Oct 4• West rock hike, van leaving from hickerson, 10am

Oct 5• strike out stigma, dunkin’ donuts patio, 11:30am

GYt: Get Yourself tested, Granoff health Center, noon

Oct 6• library: Book sale, robots, Coloring Books, and other intellectual activities,

Buley library patio, 9am

movie night, Wilkinson hall, 8:30pm

Oct 7 • Free Flu shots, student Center, 11am

avoiding the “Freshman 15”: practical approaches to Being healthy in College,

student Center, 1pm

Oct 8• transfer Check-in: What’s next? en B121, noon

test taking skills, academic success Center, 1:30pm

Oct 9 • how to Write a paper, academic success Center, noon

Oct 10• pumpkin painting and apple Cider, Farnham programming space, noon

lyman orchards trip, lyman orchards, noon

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Oct 11 • sunday night Football: san Francisco 49ers at new York Giants, asC theater, 8:30pm

Oct 12• election 2016: a discussion of the Candidates, Farnham programming space, 7pm

Oct 13• proCon Candy Bar, asC, 1pm

Oct 14• preparing For and taking mid-term tests, academic success Center, noon

it’s on us: West Fest! West Campus, 1pm

Oct 15• majors expo, asC Ballroom, noon

sCsu Volleyball vs. Bentley university, pelz Gymnasium, 7pm

Game night with active minds, adanti student Center, 7pm

Oct 16• preparing for essay tests, academic success Center, noon

sibling night, Farnham programming space, 6pm

Oct 17• homecoming

Oct 18• “rent,” lyman Center, 2pm

Oct 19• proCon movie night, asC theatre, 8pm

drug and alcohol panel, Farnham programming space, 6pm

Oct 20• proCon pinterest night, asC, 8pm

Oct 21 • ally rally, academic Quad, 10am

rate Your plate, Conn hall, 11:30 am

proCon halloween Carnival, reslife Quad, 8pm

Oct 22• Bingo night, Kendall drama lab, 7:30pm

Oct 23• an evening with Gerald albright and

peabo Bryson, lyman Center, 8pm

Oct 24 • spa day, Farnham programming

space, noon

sCsu men’s soccer vs. assumption

College, Jess dow Field, 6pm

Oct 25• sunday night Football: philadelphia

eagles at Carolina panthers, asC

theater, 8:30pm

Oct 26• “Fall” into halloween, Farnham

programming space, 7pm

Between classes, studying, going to work, and your social life, who has time to get an affordable, healthy meal in a convenient time frame? Take a break! Use your My Meals Meal Plan to eat what you want, when you want, and how

you want!

Meal plans can be redeemed at the University's all-you-care-to-eat Connecticut Dining Hall or any of the food

service retail locations, including the Bagel Wagon, Davis Hall, North Campus Market and the Adanti Student Center

Food Court, including Dunkin Donuts.

There are a wide variety of meal plans to fit all different schedules and life styles. All residence hall students are

Meal Plans can be purchased at any time as well. We also offer allergen friendly options.

To purchase a meal plan: Please visit the University Card Office or online at

http://hootloot.southernct.edu/mealplans/index.php.

We are the place where hungry minds gather.


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september 7– 11

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