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– from the book Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell

... ife amounts to no more than one drop in a limitless ocean. Yet what is any ocean, but a multitude of drops?

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NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION SCHEDULE 2019

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21

8 a.m. – noonArrival and Check-InCheck in with Housing at your assigned residence hall of Smith, Vedder, McDonnell or Swartz to receive your key and ID. OAs will be available to move you into your new room. Technology Desk consultants will be available for assistance if you have problems connecting to the network.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.Resource Fair Ground floor, Elaine Langone Center Get all of your questions answered by representatives from a variety of campus offices and resources including Bucknell Student Health, the Counseling & Student Development Center, Bursar & Payroll, Campus & Dining Dollars, Dining Services, Family Programs, Library & Information Technology, Card Services & Student Transit and Bucknell Nutrition.

11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Lunch Bostwick Dining Hall, Terrace Room and Center Room, Elaine Langone CenterNew students, their families and friends are invited to lunch as guests of the University (no charge).

11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. “Chips Off the Ol’ Block” Alumni Parent and Student Reception Hunt Formal Living Room, Hunt HallMeet President John Bravman as we celebrate Bucknell alumni legacy families and welcome first-year students to the Bucknell community.

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Diversity & Inclusion Open House Multipurpose Room, Elaine Langone CenterMulticultural Student Services, International Student Services, the Office of LGBTQ Resources and the Women’s Resource Center invite new students and their families to stop by their shared space, the Diversity & Inclusion Multipurpose Room. We welcome this opportunity for you to meet the staff and other campus allies, become acquainted with affiliated student groups and learn about available resources. Light refreshments will be served.

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Noon – 1 p.m. Family Meetings with Residential Education Community Directors Families are invited to meet the professional staff who live in the first-year residence halls.

McDonnell Hall ....................................................................................McDonnell Ski Lounge Smith Hall ....................................................................................................................... Smith 202Swartz Hall ..........................................................................................................................Uptown Vedder Hall .............................................................................................Vedder Underground

1:30 – 2:20 p.m.Presidential Welcome for Parents and Families Weis Center President John Bravman, Provost Elisabeth Mermann-Jozwiak and Dean of Students Amy Badal welcome and advise family members on the first year at Bucknell.

1:30 – 3 p.m.Hall Meetings Individual Halls On your Residence Hall Class of 2023 students will begin community conversations with their Orientation Assistants (OA), Residential Adviser (RA) and Junior Fellow (JF).

2:30 – 3:20 p.m. Parent and Family Orientation Break-out Session 1 (choose one)Parents and families will meet with the deans within each of the colleges:

College of Arts & Sciences ........................... Trout Auditorium, Vaughan LiteratureCollege of Engineering .............................Harvey M. Powers Theatre, Coleman HallFreeman College of Management .............................Forum, Elaine Langone Center

3 – 4:30 p.m.Class of 2023: I am Bucknell Weis Center New students will begin their Bucknell journey with a warm university welcome from Dean of Students Amy Badal.

3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Parent and Family Orientation Break-out Session 2 (choose one) Get a Life: Student Involvement on Campus Trout Auditorium, Vaughan LiteratureLearn about the ways your student can get involved in life outside the classroom through student clubs, organizations, civic engagement or club sports and intramurals.

Keeping your Student Healthy Gallery Theatre, Elaine Langone CenterThis session introduces parents to the Counseling & Student Development Center, Bucknell Student Health and Bucknell Nutrition. You will learn about common mental and physical health conditions that affect college students and understand the services that are available on and off campus.

Student Finance Forum, Elaine Langone CenterLearn how to navigate your student’s B-bill account, Campus Dollars, meal plans and much more.

Oh the Places They’ll Go: Opportunities outside and after Bucknell Rooke Chemistry 116Meet with staff from the offices of Career Services, Alumni and Study Abroad to learn about internships, externships, trips, resumes and all the other great opportunities available for first-year students.

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4:30 – 5:30 p.m.Family and Friends Depart

6 p.m.Drop-off & Dine Dinner for Family and FriendsAfter getting your student settled, join other parents and families and the Family Programs Office for a strolling dinner and a chance to connect with other first-year parents. Please visit bucknell.edu/DropOffDinner to register. Sponsored by the Family Programs Office.

6 – 8 p.m.Class of 2023 Welcome Dinner Science Quadrangle (Rain location: Sojka Pavilion, Kenneth G. Langone Athletics and Recreation Center)The Class of 2023 will enjoy its first meal together as a class.

8 – 9 p.m.Matriculation Ceremony Rooke Chapel Lawn (Rain location: Weis Center)This ceremony officially marks the entrance of the Class of 2023 into the Bucknell community. Students receive their class pin and process along a pathway lit by luminaria through the Christy Mathewson–Memorial Gateway to symbolize their entrance into the University.

9 – 10 p.m.Playfair Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium (Rain location: Gerhard Fieldhouse, Kenneth G. Langone Athletics and Recreation Center)Don’t miss this Bucknell favorite. Meet your new classmates through the largest team-building exercise you’ve ever seen.

10 – 11 p.m. Building Welcomes On your hall Meet fellow students in your building while relaxing in your home away from home.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22

7:30 – 8:45 a.m.Breakfast Bostwick Dining Hall, Elaine Langone CenterMake sure you have your student ID card with you.

9 – 10 a.m. College of Engineering Meeting Trout Auditorium, Vaughan LiteratureDeans Patrick Mather and Terri Norton will hold an introductory meeting with all College of Engineering students.

9 – 10 a.m. College of Arts & Sciences Meeting Weis CenterDeans Karl Voss and Lynn Breyfogle will hold an introductory meeting with all College of Arts & Sciences students.

9 – 10 a.m. Freeman College of Management Meeting Forum, Elaine Langone CenterDeans Raquel Alexander, Mihai Banciu, Ivy Kepner and Director Missy Gutkowski will hold an introductory meeting with all Freeman College students.

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10:30 a.m. – noonAchieving Academic Success at Bucknell: First Meeting of Foundation SeminarsYou will meet with your Foundation Seminar instructor for an introduction to academic life and discuss the transition to college-level work. You will also make an appointment with your instructor and adviser to receive individual advising. Make sure to bring paper and a writing utensil! (See page 16 for room locations.)

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Lunch Bostwick Dining Hall, Elaine Langone CenterMake sure you have your student ID card with you.

Noon – 1 p.m.Freeman College of Management Welcome Lunch Terrace Room, Elaine Langone CenterThis welcome lunch provides an opportunity for declared management majors to meet and mingle with classmates, faculty and staff of the Freeman College of Management.

1 – 3 p.m. Snap Talks.College of Arts & Sciences and Freeman College of Management students must choose two snap talk panel sessions to learn about course options. You will discuss these sessions with your adviser during individual advising meetings and then be able to make necessary course changes. Each session will last approximately 45 minutes.

Anthropology .................................................................................Hildreth-Mezdra Great RoomBiology .............................................................................Walls Lounge, Elaine Langone CenterChemistry ............................................................................................................................ Coleman 221 Classics ...................................................................................................Forum, Elaine Langone Center Comparative Humanities ................................Trout Auditorium, Vaughn Literature Building Creative Writing ....................................................Trout Auditorium, Vaughn Literature BuildingEducation ............................................................................................................Rooke Chemistry 116 English Literature ............................................................................................Rooke Chemistry 116English Literature (Concentration in Race & Ethnicity)....................................... Coleman 221Film/Media Studies .........................................................................Forum, Elaine Langone CenterFrench ..........................................................................Gallery Theatre, Elaine Langone Center Geography .........................................................................................................Rooke Chemistry 116History .............................................................................Walls Lounge, Elaine Langone CenterItalian .................................................................................Walls Lounge, Elaine Langone CenterLatin American Studies .................................................................Forum, Elaine Langone Center Mathematics ............................................................Trout Auditorium, Vaughn Literature Building Mathematical Economics .......................................................Hildreth-Mezdra Great Room Philosophy .........................................................................................................Rooke Chemistry 116Political Science (Concentration in Race & Ethnicity) ........................................ Coleman 221 Religion ..............................................................................................Hildreth-Mezdra Great RoomSociology .....................................................................Gallery Theatre, Elaine Langone Center Theatre & Dance ......................................................Gallery Theatre, Elaine Langone Center

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1 – 3 p.m.ENGR 100 First Meeting Gerhard Fieldhouse, Kenneth G. Langone Athletics and Athletics Center Come meet your classmates, teaching assistants (TAs) and professors to learn more about the course and for a challenging and fun first shot at engineering problem-solving. This session is required for all engineering students and Arts & Sciences students enrolled in ENGR 100.

3 – 5 p.m.Student Group Meetings with Engineering Advisers Breakiron and Dana Engineering If you are in the College of Engineering, you will meet with your faculty adviser in a group according to your engineering major.

3 – 4 p.m. Declared Engineering Students

Biomedical Engineering ..........................................................................Academic East 227Chemical Engineering ........................................................................Dana Engineering 134Civil Engineering ..................................................................................................... Breakiron 65Computer Engineering ....................................................................... Dana Engineering 111 Computer Science & Engineering ................................................ Dana Engineering 132Electrical Engineering ......................................................................... Dana Engineering 111 Environmental Engineering ............................................................................... Breakiron 65 Mechanical Engineering .....................................................................Dana Engineering 113

4 – 5 p.m.Undeclared Engineering Students

Professor Dabrina Dutcher .............................................................Dana Engineering 134Professor Michelle Beiler ................................................................................... Breakiron 65Professor Ron Ziemian ....................................................................................... Breakiron 65 Professor Felipe Perrone ................................................................. Dana Engineering 132 Professor Alan Cheville ...................................................................... Dana Engineering 111 Professor Julia Cole ............................................................................Dana Engineering 113 Professor Charles Kim ........................................................................Dana Engineering 113 (5th Years) Associate Dean Terri Norton ................................. Dana Engineering 231

Undeclared students are welcome to attend any department session at 3 p.m. for declared engineering students. However, if you are undeclared, you MUST attend your scheduled 4 p.m. session. The location of your session can be found online at myBucknell.

3 – 5 p.m.7th Street Studio & MakerSpace Open DesignCalling all creators, designers and makers! Stop by 7th Street Studio & MakerSpace to learn and get certified using 3D printers, a laser cutter, vacuum former, vinyl cutter and t-shirt press all before the start of the new semester. Not only will you leave with awesome projects, but you'll be ready to go for any academic assignments or personal projects you want to accomplish during the semester.

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3 – 3:30 p.m. College of Arts & Sciences Group Adviser MeetingsYou will meet with faculty in your respective departments to discuss degree requirements.

Animal Behavior ...........................................................................................Rooke Biology 101Biology ....................................................................................................... Rooke Chemistry 116 Cell Biology/Biochemistry .................................................................Rooke Chemistry 101Chemistry ................................................................................................ Rooke Chemistry 102Classics & Ancient Mediterranean Studies ..........................Vaughan Literature 201Computer Science ................................................................................... Academic West 116Early Childhood Education .................................................................... Academic East 101Economics .................................................................................................... Academic West 111 English ..........................................................................................................................Coleman 119Geology & Environmental Geosciences ........................................................ O’Leary 232 Latin American Studies ..........................................................................Academic West 114Mathematical Economics ......................................................................Academic West 112Mathematics ......................................................................................................Olin Science 372Music Education ............................................................Sigfried Weis Music Building 224Neuroscience ............................................................................................... Rooke Biology 102 Philosophy ...........................................................................................Vaughan Literature 102Physics..................................................................................................................Olin Science 255 Sociology & Anthropology .................................................................. Academic West 212

3 – 4 p.m.Freeman College of Management Group Advising Meeting Forum, Elaine Langone CenterIf you are in the Freeman College of Management, you will meet with Associate Dean Ivy Kepner as a group to discuss degree requirements.

3 – 5 p.m.College of Arts & Sciences Students Individual Adviser AppointmentsIf you are in the College of Arts & Sciences, you can use this time to meet with your faculty adviser(s) individually and have the opportunity to discuss or change your course schedule. The Registrar’s Office, located in Marts Hall, will be open to make approved changes. Be sure to check the Reminders section in myBucknell for a link to your academic advising sheet, which contains information regarding your adviser assignment.

4 – 5 p.m. Freeman College of Management Individual Advising Appointments Faculty Offices located in Taylor HallIf you are in the Freeman College of Management, you can use this time to meet with your faculty adviser individually and have the opportunity to discuss changes you would like to make to your course schedule. The Registrar’s office, located in Marts Hall, will be open to make approved changes. Be sure to check the Reminders section in myBucknell for a link to your academic advising sheet, which contains information regarding your adviser assignment which includes your adviser's name, office location and email address.

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4 – 5 p.m.Group Exercise: Spin Studio Studio 2 located on the 2nd floor of the Gerhard Fieldhouse, Kenneth G. Langone Athletics & Recreation CenterTake a ride with us! All classes are FREE and ALL levels of experience and physical activity are welcome to participate. Be sure to check out the Fall schedule before you leave.

5 – 6:45 p.m.Many Nations, One Bucknell Sojka Lawn (Rain location: Sojka Pavilion, Kenneth G. Langone Athletics & Recreation Center)Enjoy international food as you discover the many cultures represented at Bucknell.

7 – 8 p.m.Perception vs. Reality: What’s really happening on campus Weis CenterThis fast-paced, humorous session will engage participants in thinking critically about what student life is really like at Bucknell. Audience members will use anonymous polling devices to answer questions about alcohol, drugs, JUULing and other health issues relevant to Bucknell students. Come prepared to laugh and learn.

8 – 9 p.m.Community Meetings with Community Directors Meet with your Community Director, OAs, RAs and JFs to discuss community expectations.

Vedder .................................................................... Trout Auditorium, Vaughan LiteratureSwartz......................................................................................................... Rooke Chemistry 116Smith ....................................................................... Terrace Room, Elaine Langone Center McDonnell ............................................................................Forum, Elaine Langone Center

9 – 10:30 p.m.The Library Unbound Bertrand LibraryCompete for prizes, take a tour and play bingo for fun giveaways all while listening to music and enjoying snacks.

9:30 – 10:30 p.m.Glenn’s Western Roundup Outside Bertrand Library Entrance (Rain location: Bostwick Dining Hall, Elaine Langone Center)Grab your boots and bandanas. Come learn how to line dance as you make new friends. You will talk about this program long after Orientation is over.

10 p.m. – midnight VIP Night at Barnes & Noble Shuttles available at Freas HallThe bookstore will open to offer an exclusive shopping night for new students. Stop by and enjoy music, fun, refreshments, prizes and games. Bookstore staff will help new students find their textbooks in a one-on-one environment or pick up pre-ordered books. You’ll learn about the benefits of rental textbooks, digital books, charging to your B-bill and refund and exchange policies. You can also check out the latest Bucknell merchandise and much more.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 23

7 – 9 a.m.Breakfast Bostwick Dining Hall, Elaine Langone CenterMake sure you have your student ID card with you.

8 – 9 a.m.Transfer Student Breakfast with Academic Deans Center Room, Elaine Langone CenterTransfer students will meet with the academic deans to discuss academic expectations and receive updates on meetings with advisers.

8 – 9:30 a.m.Presidential Fellows Reception Traditional Reading Room, Bertrand LibraryIf you are an incoming presidential fellow, this is the time to learn about the logistics of the program and meet your mentor and other presidential fellows.

8:30 a.m. – noon College of Arts & Sciences Students Individual Advising AppointmentsIf you are in the College of Arts & Sciences, you will meet with your faculty adviser(s) individually and have the opportunity to discuss or change your course schedule. The Registrar’s Office, located in Marts Hall, will be open to make approved changes. Be sure to check the Reminders section in myBucknell for a link to your academic advising sheet, which contains information regarding your adviser assignment.

8:30 a.m. - noonFreeman College of Management Individual Advising Appointments Taylor HallIf you are in the Freeman College of Management, you can use this time to meet with your faculty adviser individually and have the opportunity to discuss changes you would like to make to your course schedule. The Registrar’s office, located in Marts Hall, will be open to make approved changes. Be sure to check the Reminders section in myBucknell for a link to your academic advising sheet, which contains information regarding your adviser assignment which includes your adviser's name, office location and email address.

8:30 a.m. – noonCourse Schedule Changes for College of Engineering Students Dana EngineeringStudents in the College of Engineering may meet with their adviser to discuss course changes as well as make adviser approved schedule changes at the Registrar’s Office located in Marts Hall.

9 a.m. – noonVolunteer at the Bucknell FarmDrop in and lend a hand at the Bucknell University Farm. Volunteers enjoy learning about sustainable agriculture while growing food for local food access programs and our own Bucknell Dining. Plus, it's free exercise, fresh air and sunshine. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Bring a water bottle. We provide tools and teach you what to do. You do NOT have to attend the whole time.

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9 – 9:45 a.m.Transfer Student Session with Information Technology Center Room, Elaine Langone CenterTransfer students will learn about the technology resources available including myBucknell, the Tech Desk, Follow-Me printing and more.

10 a.m. – noon 7th Street Studio & MakerSpace Open DesignCalling all creators, designers and makers! Stop by 7th Street Studio & MakerSpace to learn and get certified using 3D printers, a laser cutter, vacuum former, vinyl cutter and t-shirt press all before the start of the new semester. Not only will you leave with awesome projects but you'll be ready to go for any academic assignments or personal projects you want to accomplish during the semester.

10 – 11 a.m. Pre-law and Pre-health Information SessionsStudents interested in law or health professions are welcome to attend one of these information sessions. If you have a conflict during this time, individual appointments will be available through the Career Development Center. Please call 570-577-1238 to set up an appointment with Dr. Alison Patterson (pre-health) or Dianne McDonald (pre-law).

Pre-law information session ............................................................................Coleman 054Pre-health information session ................Gallery Theatre, Elaine Langone Center

10 – 11 a.m. Group Exercise: Yoga Studio 2 located on the 2nd floor of the Gerhard Fieldhouse, Kenneth G. Langone Athletics & Recreation Center Take a deep breath. All group exercise classes are FREE and ALL levels of experience and physical activity are welcome to participate. Be sure to check out the Fall schedule before you leave

10 a.m. – noonTransfer Student Individual Adviser and Writing Center MeetingsAs previously assignedEach transfer student should have received information about their assigned adviser and a scheduled time and location for a first meeting. If you have any questions about location or timing, your OAs can assist you.

10 a.m. – noonTransfer Student Resource Tours Transfer students with afternoon adviser and Writing Center meetings will meet with representatives from the Counseling & Student Development Center, Bucknell Student Health and Library & Information Technology.

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11 a.m. – noonWest African Drumming Experience Science QuadrangleLooking for something fun and educational to do? Consider West African Drumming lessons. The Griot Institute is happy to present this unique opportunity. Drums will be provided and there is no cost. Stop by to try a drum and meet the instructor. Students are welcome to join the lessons which continue throughout the semester.

11 a.m. – noonExploring Foreign Language OpportunitiesThere are many reasons to study a foreign language. You may love the sound of the language, appreciate the art and literature of a particular culture, or want to work in another country. You are encouraged to attend a session to learn about foreign language courses and study abroad opportunities.

Arabic ..........................................................................................................................Coleman 150 Chinese ..................................................................................................Vaughan Literature 101Classics (ancient Greek and Latin) .........................................Vaughan Literature 201French ..................................................................Gallery Theatre, Elaine Langone CenterGerman ........................................................................................................................Coleman 119Hebrew ........................................................................................................................Coleman 251Italian ...........................................................................................................................Coleman 120 Japanese ..............................................................................................Vaughan Literature 102Russian ........................................................................................................................Coleman 219Spanish ................................................................... Trout Auditorium, Vaughan Literature

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.Lunch Bostwick Dining Hall, Elaine Langone CenterMake sure you have your student ID card with you.

Noon – 1 p.m.Muslim Community Lunch & Prayer Muslim Community Space, Davis Hall Get a taste of Campus Muslim Life by joining for weekly congregational worship in the Muslim Community Space. Taking place every Friday (known as the Day of Assembly in Arabic), this service features a two-part sermon known as the khutbah, with a pause between the two parts of the sermon to allow for a time of personal prayer, or du’a. Lunch will be served after the service and all students are welcome.

Noon – 1 p.m.Transfer Student Picnic Leiser HouseJoin us at the Transfermation Affinity House, a hub just for transfer students, for a picnic lunch and the chance to connect with other transfer students. You will learn about all of the special programs catered to you.

1 – 3 p.m.Transfer Student Resource Tours Transfer students with morning adviser and Writing Center meetings will meet with representatives from the Counseling & Student Development Center, Bucknell Student Health and Library & Information Technology.

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1 – 3 p.m.Transfer Student Individual Adviser and Writing Center Meetings As previously assigned Each transfer student should have received information about their assigned adviser and a scheduled time and location for a first meeting.

1 – 4 p.m.Station Eleven First-year Common Reading Discussion & Caravan Design Various locations (Your OAs will direct you.) Halls will participate in a reading discussion led by faculty and staff and compete in a contest to create a “Survival is insufficient” design of their own for a real life caravan. Make sure to bring your book and creative energy.

3 – 4 p.m.Transfer Students Getting Involved on Campus7th Street MakerSpace StudioLearn about the resources available within the Career Development Center, including internships, externships and navigating the Bridge. Following the session with the Career Development Center, you will hear from staff members in the Campus Activities & Programs Center about social opportunities and the wide variety of clubs and organizations you can join.

4 – 5 p.m.Experiential Programs Open House Taylor Hall Room 113 Stop by this program which features treats from organizations where Bucknellians are making their mark. Hear about the Bucknell Mentorship Program, open to all first-year students who want to be connected with an industry leader, as well as break trips including NYC, Charlotte and Silicon Valley. Learn about the ways you can join a CEO for coffee or sit down for a casual lunch with today's innovators.

4 – 5 p.m.Group Exercise: Warrior Ride & Workout Studio 2 located on the 2nd floor of the Gerhard Fieldhouse, Kenneth G. Langone Athletics & Recreation Center Take a ride with us. All classes are FREE and ALL levels of experience and physical activity are welcome to participate. Be sure to check out the Fall schedule before you leave.

4 – 6 p.m.7th Street Studio & MakerSpace Open DesignCalling all creators, designers and makers! Stop by 7th Street Studio & MakerSpace to learn and get certified using 3D printers, a laser cutter, vacuum former, vinyl cutter and t-shirt press all before the start of the new semester. Not only will you leave with awesome projects but you'll be ready to go for any academic assignments or personal projects you want to accomplish during the semester.

5 – 5:45 p.m.Friday Night Shabbat Services Hunt Formal Living Room, Hunt HallJoin the campus Jewish community for an abbreviated Friday night Shabbat service with Rabbi Chana Leslie Glazer, Bucknell's campus rabbi. It's interdenominational and all are welcome. We will walk to the class dinner in the Grove after the service.

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5 – 6:45 p.m.Dinner in the Grove (Rain location: Sojka Pavilion, Kenneth G. Langone Athletics & Recreation Center)Enjoy a delicious meal in one of the most beautiful places on campus.

7 – 8:30 p.m.Maura Cullen: Diversity at Bucknell and Beyond Weis Center and PatioWe are caught in times of political correctness where “saying” the right thing is worlds away from “doing” the right thing. You will explore race, gender, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic class, religion, ability and size discrimination in an interactive format. Prior to the presentation chat with Bucknell Diversity and Inclusion staff on the patio.

8:30 – 9:30 p.m.Follow Up: Discussion Breakout Sessions Various locations (Your OAs will direct you.)Meet with your OAs, RA, JF and hallmates to discuss Maura Cullen’s presentation.

9:30 – 11 p.m.Throwback Bison Festival MacDonald Commons & Lawn Go back in time with us as we listen to the hits of the 00’s, play throwback video games, craft some great swag and eat the popular foods of your childhood.

11 p.m. – 1 a.m.Pancakes and Eggs Late-night Breakfast Bostwick Dining Hall, Elaine Langone CenterYour OAs are cooking delicious chocolate chip pancakes and hearty omelets for you.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24

7 – 9 a.m.Breakfast Bostwick Dining Hall, Elaine Langone CenterMake sure you have your student ID card with you.SATURDAY, AUGUST 24

9 – 11 a.m.Speak About It Smith and McDonnell residents and Transfer Students report to the Weis Center. Speak About It is an educational performance based on students’ life experiences around relationships, sex and alcohol, with the goal of empowering Bucknell students to create and sustain change on campus. The program is performed by five actors with extensive training in sexual assault awareness and prevention who use skits, monologues and dialogue to demonstrate the characteristics of healthy relationships, define consent, show ways to ask for consent and illustrate effective bystander intervention techniques. After the performance, students will participate in a group conversation with their OAs to talk about the messages and information presented.

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10 – 11 a.m.Zen Meditation Rooke Chapel, Meditation ChapelJoin us in the Rooke Chapel Meditation chapel for zazen meditation led by Soto Zen priest Edward Keido Sanshin Oberholtzer.

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch Bostwick Dining Hall, Elaine Langone CenterMake sure you have your student ID card with you.

1 – 3 p.m.Welcome to the Neighborhood: Lewisburg Day Downtown LewisburgThe Lewisburg Downtown Partnership invites you to explore Lewisburg. Downtown retailers will welcome each new student with a small gift and restaurants will offer an opportunity to sample the tastes of Lewisburg.

3 – 4:30 p.m.Color Games Intramural Fields Meet your new classmates as you participate in relay races covered in various colors of washable paint, tie dye a shirt or play lawn games.

5 – 7 p.m.Picnic and Activities Unlimited Dent Drive (Rain location: Gerhard Fieldhouse, Kenneth G. Langone Athletics & Recreation Center)Explore more than 150 student clubs and organizations while enjoying a picnic-style dinner with your classmates.

7 – 8 p.m.Zen Meditation Rooke Chapel, Meditation ChapelJoin us in the Rooke Chapel Meditation chapel for zazen meditation led by Soto Zen priest Edward Keido Sanshin Oberholtzer.

7 – 9 p.m.Speak About It Vedder and Swartz residents report to the Weis Center. Speak About It is an educational performance based on students’ life experiences around relationships, sex and alcohol, with the goal of empowering Bucknell students to create and sustain change on campus. The program is performed by five actors with extensive training in sexual assault awareness and prevention who use skits, monologues and dialogue to demonstrate the characteristics of healthy relationships, define consent, show ways to ask for consent and illustrate effective bystander intervention techniques. After the performance, students will participate in a group conversation with their OAs to talk about the messages and information presented.

9 – 10 p.m.’ray for the Orange and the Blue Sojka Pavilion, Kenneth G. Langone Athletics & Recreation CenterPaint yourself orange and blue before you head over to Sojka Pavilion to learn about Bucknell pride and spirit through this University tradition. You will play trivia, learn the Alma Mater and the University fight song, “ ’ray Bucknell.”

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10 p.m. – midnightLate Night at the KLARC Kenneth G. Langone Athletics & Recreation CenterEnjoy the Freez, pizza and s’mores as you participate in laser tag, giveaways and more.

11 p.m. – 1 a.m.Midnight Madness at Walmart Smith Hall parking lot and in front of the Weis Center. Catch the shuttle and get all of your shopping done at midnight.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25

7 – 9 a.m.Breakfast Bostwick Dining Hall, Elaine Langone CenterMake sure you have your student ID card with you.

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.Choir Rehearsal Rooke ChapelCome sing with the Rooke Chapel Vocal Ensemble. All are welcome, regardless of religious background or experience level. Rehearse, sing and lead music during today's worship service.

10:30 a.m. – noonJewish Student Bagel Brunch Berelson Center for Jewish LifeEnjoy our legendary Bagel Brunch and meet students from the Bucknell Hillel community. It’s a great opportunity to socialize, explore the Berelson Center and find out more about Jewish life at Bucknell. Our doors are open to everyone — come check us out.

11 a.m. – noonProtestant Worship Service Rooke ChapelPlease join the University chaplain for an ecumenical celebration of Christian worship. The Rooke Chapel congregation is an open, welcoming, intergenerational faith community. It’s a great place for spiritual growth and fellowship outside the classroom. Everyone is welcome.

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch Bostwick Dining Hall, Elaine Langone CenterMake sure you have your student ID card with you.

1 – 3 p.m.Bucknell v Pittsburgh Women’s Soccer Match Emmitt Field at Holmes StadiumShow off your Bucknell pride and support your new classmates and upperclass peers as they play their first home game of the season!

3 – 4 p.m.Theatre & Dance Open House Harvey M. Powers Theatre, Coleman HallWelcome to the performing arts at Bucknell. Join the Theatre faculty and students and hear about the opportunities available for the coming year. Some of the topics that will be discussed include the artistic season, auditions for theatre & dance shows (including the first-year student show), backstage opportunities, majors and potential minors. For more information, call the Department of Theatre & Dance at 570-577-1235.

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4 – 5 p.m. Catholic Mass Rooke Chapel All are welcome to attend the first Mass of the academic year. Afterward, there will be a reception on the Rooke Chapel Patio.

5 – 7 p.m.Dinner Bostwick Dining Hall, Elaine Langone CenterThe Dining Hall is open regular hours. Eat at your convenience.Make sure you have your student ID card with you.

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Convocation and Candlelighting Weis Center and Malesardi QuadrangleConvocation officially opens the academic year at Bucknell. After convocation, you will process to Malesardi Quadrangle for the traditional candlelighting ceremony.

MONDAY, AUGUST 26

8 a.m.Classes begin

MUSIC DEPARTMENT ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS

For further information about ensemble auditions, please visit the Music Office on the second floor of the Sigfried Weis Music Building.

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