2009 Welcome Week
| Thursday, August 20 | Monday, August 24 |
| Friday, August 21 | Tuesday, August 25 |
| Saturday, August 22 | Wednesday, August 26 |
| Sunday, August 23 |
Thursday, August 20
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Residence Hall Move-In
Your Residence Hall
Peer Assistants and Resident Assistants will be available to help you move into your room.
11:30 AM to 2:00 PM Lunch in Burrow Refectory (the Rat) or Lynx Lair for Purchase
If you do not want to go off campus for lunch, you can grab a bite to eat on campus.
Burrow Refectory (The Rat)
Take a break from move-in and come have a cold treat. The Class of 2013 and their parents/family members will be joined by members of the Rhodes community.
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Free-Time/ Dinner with Parents
Feel free to finish packing or grab dinner in Memphis with your family.
**Sign up for Rhodes Chorale and Instrumental Ensembles on the Student Bulletin Board in the first floor of Hassell Hall.
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Dinner in Lynx Lair for Purchase
If you do not want to go off campus for dinner, you can grab a bite to eat in the Lynx Lair.
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Hall Meetings
First-Year Resident Floor Meetings
Your Residence Hall
At this meeting you will meet your RA, your hall-mates and begin to learn about policies and procedures.
Transfer Resident Meeting
Voorhies Social Room
At this meeting you will meet your RA, your hall-mates and begin to learn about policies and procedures.
Commuter Student Meeting
The Middle Ground
This meeting will discuss useful strategies for making your transition to Rhodes a smooth one. Current commuter student will be available to offer their thoughts and suggestions.
8:30 PM to 12:00 AM Res-Life Night
Your Residence Hall
Get rid of your college jitters, get to know your RA and join your hall-mates for a night of fun.
Friday, August 21
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Breakfast
Burrow Refectory (The Rat)
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM New Student Picnic and PA Group Meeting
Burrow Refectory
New students will pick up their lunch in the Refectory and meet their peer assistants in front of the Refectory. PA groups will discuss the Welcome Week schedule and other pertinent information.
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Advisor Group meetings
Various Room Locations (Refer to folder for exact locations.)
Get to know the Rhodes faculty member who will serve as your academic advisor and meet other new students with similar academic interests. Receive your fall class schedule, learn more about the fall course drop/add process, and sign up for one-on-one meetings with your advisor.
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Optional Interest Sessions
Women′s Works
Palmer Hall, Room 210
Come learn about how to get involved with or utilize The Women’s Center and other women′s organizations on campus and in Memphis. Hear about V-Day and when you can audition to be in the Vagina Monologues and earn about the volunteer opportunities that Women′s Services can help you find throughout Memphis.
Studying Abroad: Making the World Your Classroom
Buckman Hall, Room 108
Come learn about the opportunities that Rhodes students have to study, intern, and volunteer abroad.
Introduction to Student Governance/Elections
Palmer Hall, Room 207
The Class Councils, Honor Council, Social Regulations Council & Rhodes Student Government are great student organizations to join as a first-year but require its members to run for an available seat. Attend this session to get answers to any questions you may have about student governance and the election process.
5:00 PM Dinner
Burrow Refectory (The Rat)
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Sex Signals (PA Groups 1 – 15)
Blount Auditorium, Buckman Hall
“Blending a unique combination of improvisational comedy, education, and audience participation, Sex Signals provides a provocative look at the issues of dating, sex, and ultimately acquaintance rape on college campuses.”
Campus Issues and PA Group Meeting (PA Groups 16 – 30)
McCoy Theatre
Marianne Luther, Head of Residence Life, and John Blaisdell, Director of Campus Safety, will have a brief discussion about policies and security/safety issues at Rhodes.
8:45 PM to 10:15 PM Sex Signals (PA Groups 16 – 30)
Blount Auditorium, Buckman Hall
“Blending a unique combination of improvisational comedy, education, and audience participation, Sex Signals provides a provocative look at the issues of dating, sex, and ultimately acquaintance rape on college campuses.”
Campus Issues and PA Group Meeting (PA Groups 1 – 15)
McCoy Theatre
Marianne Luther, Head of Residence Life, and John Blaisdell, Director of Campus Safety, will have a brief discussion about policies and security/safety issues at Rhodes.
11:00 PM Midnight Madness Shopping Extravaganza at Target
Buses will load on University Street outside the main campus entrance
It’s a shopping opportunity for Rhodes’ first-year students to get last minute necessities. Cool door prizes will be given away throughout the night to participants. Don’t miss out! All shopping expenses are on your own.
Saturday, August 22
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Breakfast
Burrow Refectory (The Rat)
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Memphis Connection Class
Location: Refer to the sheet in your folder
This is the in-class component for your Memphis Connection excursion.
11:00 AM to 12:45 PM Lunch
Burrow Refectory (The Rat)
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Memphis Connection Trip
Buses will load on University Street
You will spend the day exploring the history and culture of Memphis with faculty as your guides.
5:00 PM to 6:45 PM Dinner
Burrow Refectory (The Rat)
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM Optional Interest Session
Intro to Fraternity Life
This session is an opportunity for students to learn more about what it means to become a member of Rhodes’ fraternity community. Students need to only attend one session and it is not required to participate in recruitment or intake.
5:00 PM 6:45 PM ALANA Orientation Meeting & Dinner
Hyde Hall, Burrow Refectory
This session provides African American, Latino/a, Asian, and Native American students with important information to help facilitate their transition to college life at Rhodes. Faculty/staff members and representatives of the cultural student organizations (Black Student Association, All Students Interested in Asia, Hispanic Organization for Language & Activities, and Rhodes Indian Cultural Exchange) will be present.
7:15 to7:45 PM PA Group Meeting
Location will be provided by your PA
8:00 PM to 8:30 PM Welcome to Rhodes
BCLC Ballroom
Join your classmates for a full-filled introduction to Rhodes. Be prepared to learn some Rhodes history and trivia.
8:30 PM to 11:00 PM Late Night at Rhodes
BCLC Ballroom, Lynx Lair, Pool
Activities include a open gym, a Hypnotist in the Ballroom, Ultimate Frisbee and Star Trek as a Dive-In Movie at the pool.
Sunday, August 23
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Breakfast
Burrow Refectory (The Rat)
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Religious Life Reception on Lawn
Front Lawn, Evergreen Presbyterian Church (across the street)
Learn about many of our religious organizations while waking up with coffee and juice.
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Rhodes Community Worship
Evergreen Presbyterian Church
Chaplain Tennyson will welcome and offer a personal word to the Class of 2013. The Chaplain will speak to the Class of 2013 about the challenges of spiritual life and community service at Rhodes and in Memphis. Students from a variety of religious backgrounds will lead music and prayers in several languages. Casual dress is appropriate.
12:15 PM to 1:30 PM Lunch
Burrow Refectory (The Rat)
2:00 PM to 2:30 PM Optional Interest Session
Introduction to Fraternity Life
This session is an opportunity for students to learn more about what it means to become a member of Rhodes’ fraternity community. Students need to only attend one session and it is not required to participate in recruitment or intake.
2:30 PM to 4:30 PM The Rhodes Community
Location will be provided by your PA
Learn more about the Rhodes community and your role in maintaining its standards. Take part in discussions on community values with current student leaders, faculty and staff.
5:30 PM to 7:15 PM Class of 2013 Dinner
Burrow Refectory (The Rat)
Dress your best (ties for men) to attend an elegant dinner in the Refectory especially prepared for this incoming class that will showcase some of Rhodes’ most musically-talented student groups.
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Pledge Signing
Evergreen Presbyterian Church
The pledge outlines the standards of conduct for the Rhodes community. All new students to Rhodes must pledge to uphold these standards.
10:00 PM to 11:00 PM Contents Under Pressure performance
McCoy Theatre
Enjoy a performance by Rhodes improv comedy troupe.
7:00 AM to 10:00 AM Breakfast
Burrow Refectory (The Rat)
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Language Placement & Information Session
Faculty will be available to answer any questions you might have about your placement results and where you fit into the curriculum. Also, various programs options and study abroad opportunities for will be covered for each language. Follow up testing for those whose scores on the on-line placement exam indicate that they might be ready to move beyond the 201-level language classes will also be offered during this time.
Spanish – Frazier Jelke B ~ German – 103 Buckman
French – Frazier Jelke A ~ Greek/Latin – Frazier Jelke C
Italian –203 Buckman ~ Chinese – 523 Rhodes Tower
Russian/Other Languages – 111E Frazier Jelke
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Search Class (This is for all students scheduled for a 11 am section of Search or Humanities 101)
Blount Auditorium, Buckman Hall
A member of the SEARCH faculty will introduce Humanities 101, the first course in the SEARCH sequence, and its relevance to the Foundations curriculum.
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Lunch
Burrow Refectory (The Rat)
12:30 PM to 1:00 PM Music Theory Assessment Discussion
Hassell Hall, Room 112
Any student that took the Music Theory Assessment can chat with a faculty member about your results and/or first Music course.
1:00 PM to 1:45 PM Search Class (This is for all students scheduled for a 1 pm section of Search or Humanities 101)
Blount Auditorium, Buckman Hall
A member of the SEARCH faculty will introduce Humanities 101, the first course in the SEARCH sequence, and its relevance to the Foundations curriculum.
1:00 PM to 1:45 PM Life Class (This is for all students registered for a section of Life or RELS 101)
Orgill Room, Clough Hall
A member of the LIFE faculty will introduce Religious Studies 101, the first course in the LIFE sequence and its relevance to the Foundations curriculum.
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM Choral Auditions
Hassell Hall, Room 206
These are individual audition times that you need to sign up for in Hassell Hall.
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM Rhodes Orchestra Auditions
Hassell Hall, Room 208
These are individual times that you need to sign up for in Hassell Hall.
2:00 PM 3:00 PM Major and Career Exploration: Get on Track Today with an Introduction to Career Services
Blount Auditorium
Learn about the services and resources available to you through Career Services that will help you get on the right major and career path! During this session, you will learn the 4 Steps to a great career, and find out how to explore the various majors at Rhodes. Now is the time to begin your career journey!
2:00 PM 5:00 PM Individual Advising Meetings
Your faculty advisors’ office
Bring your schedule and a list of any changes you would like to discuss.
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Optional Interest Sessions
Voices: Multicultural Organizations and Opportunities
Palmer Hall, Room 207
Attend this session if you are interested in finding out about the opportunities to expand your knowledge of people from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds or participating campus-wide events that promote diverse cultures.
Studying Abroad: Making the World Your Classroom
Buckman Hall, Room 108
Come learn about the opportunities that Rhodes students have to study, intern, and volunteer abroad.
The Kinney Service Program
Rhea Lounge
The Kinney Program is your link to service opportunities at Rhodes. We have coordinators that will help you find a service opportunity for a one-time plunge or a long-term commitment. Attend this session to discover how you can join the 83% of Rhodes Students who serve their community.
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM Optional Interest Session
Studying Abroad: Making the World Your Classroom
Buckman Hall, Room 108
Come learn about the opportunities that Rhodes students have to study, intern, and volunteer abroad.
Introduction to Student Governance/Elections
Palmer Hall, Room 207
The Class Councils, Honor Council, Social Regulations Council & Rhodes Student Government are great student organizations to join as a first-year but require its members to run for an available seat. Attend this session to get answers to any questions you may have about student governance and the election process.
5:30 PM 8:00 PM Dinner with PA Group off campus
Locations: TBD
Off-campus with Peer Assistants
8:00 PM 9:00 PM First Year Floor Meeting
Your Residence Hall
9:00 PM 12:00 AM Welcome Back Concert
BCLC Lawn (McCallum Ballroom- BCLC as rain location)
This event is sponsored by Rhodes Activities Board.
7:00 AM 10:00 AM Breakfast
Burrow Refectory (The Rat)
9:00 AM 4:00 PM Enrollment Clearance
Rhodes Express, Burrow Hall
All students must attend to be cleared to start classes.
9:00 AM 12:00 PM Individual Advising Meetings
Your faculty advisors’ office
Bring your schedule and a list of any changes you would like to discuss.
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Choral Auditions
Hassell Hall, Room 206
These are individual appointments that you need to sign up for in Hassell Hall.
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Lunch
Burrow Refectory, (The Rat)
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Health Professions Information Session
Frazier Jelke, Room B
This is a mandatory first meeting for anyone interested in a health profession or veterinary medicine (Including Allopathic Medicine (MD), Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Podiatric Medicine, Chiropractic Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine, Public Health, Veterinary Medicine, and any other clinical health career.) This meeting is your introduction to Health Professions Advising at Rhodes. All future communications regarding HPA will be to the email distribution list generated by this meeting. If there is a legitimate reason to miss this meeting, please contact Dr. Alan Jaslow, Director HPA at ajaslow@rhodes.edu.
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM Rhodes Orchestra Auditions
Hassell Hall, Room 208
These are individual times that you need to sign up for in Hassell Hall.
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Optional Interest Session
All Things Considered
Blount Auditorium, Buckman Hall
Advice, tips and suggestions about life at Rhodes from members of the Senior Class Council.
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Presidents BBQ
President’s House (Buses will load on University Street)
PA Groups 16-30: Load buses at 4 pm
PA Groups 1-15: Load buses at 6 pm
Come and enjoy a bar-b-que dinner with President and Mrs. Troutt in their home.
8:00 am Classes Begin
3:00 pm Assemble for Opening Convocation
Frazier Jelke
The Class of 2013 will line up in the east corridor of Frazier Jelke and march to the ceremony through Palmer Hall where they will be joined by faculty in academic regalia.
3:30 pm Opening Convocation
Evergreen Presbyterian Church
Convocation marks the official opening of the academic year and the entry of the new class into the Rhodes community.
Thursday, August 27
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM SACK Fair
Barret Lawn
This is an opportunity for you to discover the many opportunities for campus involvement. This is the largest gathering of registered student organizations, study abroad opportunities and community service activities throughout the year.
Friday, August 28
Time: TBA Campus Golf Tournament
This event is sponsored by the Class of 2012 Council and The Big Diehl. Be on the lookout for more information.
Saturday, August 29
8:30 AM to 1:00 PM Midtown Service Day
A variety of service opportunities will be offered for first year students to experience serving the Memphis community. Whatever your interest, this opportunity will help you learn about non-profits in Memphis as you experience one of the city′s amazing service sites first hand! This is a great way to get to know fellow students who are also interested in serving their community. Transportation and lunch will be provided.
8:30 AM to 5 PM Wolf River Kayak Trip
This trip sponsored by The Big Diehl is for all skill and experience levels. Space is limited, be on the lookout for registration information.
If you will require special accommodations, auxiliary aids or services in order to access Welcome Week Programs, please contact Student Development and Academic Services at (901) 843-3885
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