Opening Weekend - Bowling Green State University

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Thursday, August 18th
Residence Hall Welcome and Floor Meetings
7:15 - 9:15 p.m.
Residence Halls
Welcome to BGSU! Start your weekend by meeting with your
Opening Weekend Group Leader (OWGL), Resident Advisor (RA), and
hall mates to talk about living in your residence hall, Residence Life
policies, and your Opening Weekend schedule.
Commuter Welcome Meeting and Social
7:15 - 9:15 p.m.
Ice Arena Lounge
Welcome to BGSU! Start your weekend by meeting with your Opening
Weekend Group Leader (OWGL), other new students, and BGSU staff.
After a brief review of your Opening Weekend schedule, your OWGL
will give you a tour of the BGSU Ice Arena. You’re welcome to skate
(free this evening) and enjoy free ice-cream. Among many other doorprizes for attending, all students will receive a $30 meal card for
the weekend to be used in any BGSU dining facility between August
19-21. The first 50 students will also receive a free BGSU t-shirt!
University Welcome and Opening Weekend Kick-Off
9:30 - 10:15 p.m.
Doyt Perry Stadium
Welcome to BGSU! President Mary Ellen Mazey and others will
speak about the great potential and opportunities ahead of you while
welcoming you to the Falcon Family! You’ll learn the fight song, be
introduced to BGSU traditions, and meet Freddie, Frieda, and SICSIC.
Rain location: Stroh Center.
Midnight Madness Shopping
10:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. (Last bus to BGSU)
Forget something at home? This is your opportunity to catch a ride
off-campus and get those last minute essentials. Shuttle service to
Meijer and Walmart will begin at the Perry Field House immediately
following the University Welcome. There will be special discounts,
music, food, and a chance to win great prizes. Sponsored by the
University Activities Organization.
Late Night at the Field House
Ay Ziggy Zoomba
BGSU Creed
Lyrics to the BGSU fight song
- Written by Gilbert Fox
I am a Falcon.
I value an education inside and
outside of the classroom.
I aspire to be an engaged global
citizen and leader.
I seek service to improve my
community.
I collaborate with fellow Falcons
in changing the world.
I promote diversity, respect, and
a culture of inclusion.
I pursue excellence in all I do.
I support my falcon family.
I believe in BGSU.
I am a Falcon.
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Roll along you BG warriors,
Roll along and fight for BGSU!
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Friday, August 19th
Commuter Breakfast
Words and music by
Edith Ludwig Bell ’51
Carillon Place
Alma Mater hear us,
As we praise thy name
Make us worthy sons and
daughters
Adding to thy fame.
Time will treat you kindly
Years from now you’ll be
Ever dearer in our hearts,
Our University.
From your halls of ivy
To the campus scene,
Chimes ring out with gladness
From our dear Bowling Green.
When all is just a mem’ry
Of the by-gone days,
Hear our hymn dear
Alma Mater
As thy name we praise.
7:30 - 9 a.m.
Check-in, get connected with other commuters, and enjoy breakfast before your
first day on campus. If you didn’t receive your $30 meal card yesterday, this is
your last chance to receive the card!
Breakfast on Your Own
7:30 - 9 a.m.
See bgsu.edu/dining for locations
Grab something to eat before your first full day on campus.
OWGL Meet-Up
9 a.m.
Your OWGL will let you know the place
Get your day started with your OWGL. If you’re unsure where to go, contact
your OWGL via GroupMe.
Get with the Program
9:30 - 11 a.m.
Check your email and ask your OWGL for your meeting location
Get to know other incoming students and faculty in your department and major.
Hear first-hand from your faculty about what it takes to be successful, as well as
expectations, guidelines, and resources that will be helpful to you throughout your
BGSU experience. Check your email for details about your specific meeting location.
Lunch with Your OWGL
11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Your OWGL will let you know the time and place
Meet up with your OWGL to have lunch at your designated dining location.
If you’re unsure where to go, contact your OWGL via GroupMe.
First Class Session
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Check your email and ask your OWGL for your meeting location
Your academic career will start in your BGSU 1910 First Year Seminar or your First
Course in your major. In this actual class session you will connect with your faculty and
fellow students while taking your first steps to engage in the academic subject and
theme of the class and to learn about academic expectations. Check your email for
details and for your specific class meeting location.
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Opening Weekend 2016
Thursday, August 18 – Sunday, August 21
B ow l in g G r e e n S tate U n i v ers i ty
BGSU Women’s Soccer vs. Eastern Illinois
6 p.m.
Cochrane Field
BGSU Women’s Soccer takes on Eastern Illinois. Admission is free to
all home soccer matches. Free pizza will be given to the first
100 students!
Live Music with Jared Mahone
7 - 9 p.m.
Union Oval
As a forerunner of the midwest “garage soul” movement, Jared
Mahone fills out singer/songwriter tunes with a band full of
powerhouse pocket players. Come unwind and listen to some jams!
Rain location: Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater, Room 206.
10:30 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Dinner with Your OWGL
Perry Field House
5:15 - 7:30 p.m.
Your OWGL will let you know the time and place
Captain America: Civil War
Enjoy a variety of activities including meeting new people, playing
games, and enjoying free food in the Perry Field House. Sponsored by
Recreation and Wellness.
Meet up with your OWGL to have dinner at your designated location.
If you’re unsure where to go, contact your OWGL via GroupMe.
Wolfe Center Lawn, near Kreischerd the Spirit Rock
Late Night Welcome Skate
Game Show Mania
Ice Arena
Falcon’s Nest, Bowen-Thompson Student Union
10:30 - 11:45 p.m.
6 - 9 p.m.
Come skate for free at the Ice Arena. Beginners through advanced
skaters are encouraged to give skating a try during this event. Rental
skates are available to those in need. Sponsored by Athletics.
And you thought game show fun was just on television! What could be more fun than a
little good competition among friends? This high-tech game show has it all: zany sound
effects, real digital scoring, and lightning-fast electronic button guessing system.
Broomball
Pre-Professional Programs: Opening Meeting
Ice Arena
Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater, Room 206
Midnight - 1 a.m.
Come play broomball for free at the Ice Arena. Bring your friends and
wear sneakers with good tread. Helmets, balls, and sticks will be
provided. Sponsored by Athletics.
Belong
9 - 11 p.m.
Come out for a late night showing of Captain America: Civil War on
our HUGE inflatable screen. Rain location: 101 Olscamp Hall
Hypnotist Dale K
11 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Lenhart Grand Ballroomon, Lenhart
Dale K’s performance will leave you laughing with his unconventional
and hilarious hypnosis event! Sponsored by New Student Orientation.
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Res Hall Activities
Join us for this breakout session to discuss the unique nature of being an
undergraduate student preparing for careers in Medicine, Law, Pharmacy, Dentistry,
Veterinary Medicine, Physician’s Assistant, Physical Therapy and Occupational
Therapy at BGSU. Become acquainted with the expectations, resources, and services
offered through both the Office of Pre-Professional Programs (PPP) and campus wide.
You can also meet some of the PPP Board Members and staff.
Residence Halls
11 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Come see what’s happening, meet new friends and visit with your hall
staff. Each residence hall will have events in their lobby starting at
11 p.m. Enjoy food, games, and other fun activities. Sponsored by the
Office of Residence Life.
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Saturday, August 20th
Playfair
Breakfast on Your Own
Stroh Center
See bgsu.edu/dining for locations
Before starting your day, be sure to grab something to eat.
OWGL Meet-Up
9:15 a.m.
Regroup with your OWGL to get your day started. If you’re unsure
where to go, contact your OWGL via GroupMe.
Saturday Rotation
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Your OWGL will let you know your group
Group 1:
10 - 11 a.m. | Can I Kiss You?
11:15 a.m. - 12: 15 p.m. | Lunch with Your OWGL
12:15 - 1:15 p.m. | There’s More than One Path through Campus
1:30 - 3:00 p.m. | “What Could You Do” Interactive Play
3:15 - 4:15 p.m. | Finding Your Fit: Getting Involved on Campus
4:15 - 5:00 p.m. | Reflection with Your OWGL
Group 2:
10 - 11 a.m. | There’s More than One Path through Campus
11:15 a.m. - 12: 15 p.m. | Can I Kiss You?
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch with Your OWGL
1:45 - 2:45 p.m. | Finding Your Fit: Getting Involved on Campus
2:45 - 3:30 p.m. | Reflection with Your OWGL
3:45 - 5:15 p.m. | “What Could You Do” Interactive Play
Can I Kiss You?
Bowen -Thompson Student Union, Lenhart Grand Ballroom
Through his role-playing with audience members and his portrayal
of intriguing characters on stage, Mike Domitrz turns what is often
labeled as a “silent” issue into an engaging and thought-provoking
event. You will laugh till you cry in this interactive, hard-hitting
performance where the audience is a vital part of the experience.
Lunch with Your OWGL
Your OWGL will let you know the place
With your OWGL, you will head to your designated dining location.
If you’re unsure where to go, contact your OWGL via GroupMe.
9 - 11 p.m.
Bowen -Thompson Student Union Theater, Room 206
Did you miss the showing of Captain America: Civil War last night?
Come out tonight for your opportunity to see it again!
At BGSU, we know that embracing diversity and inclusion will forever change how
you experience yourself, your peers, and people all over the world. This session
is about problem solving and thinking through obstacles others may face, while
celebrating your unique identities and perspectives. You will also learn about
offices and services on campus to support you as you discover the many paths and
experiences through BGSU.
Reflection with Your OWGL
Your OWGL will let you know the place
Connect with your hall staff to learn what it takes to be a successful part
of a residential community. This might be your first time living away from
home or first time living with a roommate! Join your hall mates and discuss
what it means to be a BGSU student.
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Bowen -Thompson Student Union Theater, Room 206
Have questions about your class schedule or need some last minute
advising assistance? Meet with an academic advisor from your college
or program and get your final questions answered by staff before
starting classes tomorrow.
• Arts and Sciences – 205 Administration Building
• Business Administration –253 Business Administration Building
• Deciding Student Program – Learning Commons, Jerome Library
• Education and Human Development – Learning Commons,
Jerome Library
• Health and Human Services – Learning Commons, Jerome Library
• Musical Arts – 1031 Moore Musical Arts Center
• Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering –
102 Technology Building
• University Program for Academic Success – Learning Commons, Jerome Library
“Hire” Education
6 - 7 p.m.
Bowen -Thompson Student Union Theater, Room 206
Are you ready to work? Come learn about opportunities for part-time
employment (including Federal Work Study), how to search for jobs
using WorkNet, tips for successful interviewing, and other services
and programs dedicated to your success! Sponsored by Student
Employment Services.
First-Year Student Picnic
Various locations, check with your RA or OWGL
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10:15 a.m.
Convocation is the culminating event of Opening Weekend. It’s
your official academic welcome to the University and celebrates
the importance of academic excellence, innovation, integrity and
discovery—all of the things that make the BG experience so unique.
You’ll hear from current and former students, BGSU President Dr.
Mary Ellen Mazey, and other academic leaders. Learn about some of
the University’s special traditions and history as you start your first
semester at BGSU.
Living in a Community: Your New Home
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OWGL Meet-Up
Stroh Center
Meet up with your OWGL to have dinner at your designated location.
If you’re unsure where to go, contact your OWGL via GroupMe.
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Before the last day of Opening Weekend begins, head to a dining facility
for breakfast.
11 a.m. - Noon
Your OWGL will let you know the time and place
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See bgsu.edu/dining for locations
Convocation
5:15 - 7:30 p.m.
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Breakfast on Your Own
Regroup with your OWGL for your last Meet-Up of the weekend.
Dinner with Your OWGL
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Sunday, August 21st
Your OWGL will let you know the time and place
You’ve learned a lot about the BGSU community expectations today.
Before beginning the activities for the night, reflect on the day and your
responsibilities as a contributing member to the community
with your OWGL.
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Michael Kent combines his sarcastic and irreverent sense of humor with
mind-blowing magic in a way that seems to let the audience “in on the
joke.” All over the country, Michael’s audiences are experiencing what
it’s like when a stand-up comic performs magic. Sponsored by New
Student Orientation.
9 - 10:15 a.m.
Getting involved and finding your fit with organizations on campus is the
gateway to leadership development. Discuss what it means to be engaged,
how to identify organizations aligning with your interests, and determine
next steps for getting involved.
2 - 3 p.m.
Various locations, listed below
Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Lenhart Grand Ballroom
Finding Your Fit: Getting Involved on Campus
Your OWGL will let you know the place
“Hire” Education
2:30 - 5 p.m.
11 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Come and play with the Humanities Troupe from the Department of Theatre
and Film. Observe, discuss, and even take part in scenes dealing with some
of the challenges college students face. Immediately following the play,
a discussion around campus safety will take place with the BGSU Police.
If you received a Bystander Intervention shirt at Late Night at the Field
House, wear it to be entered into a raffle. Sponsored by the Community of
Care Coalition.
BGSU Women’s Soccer takes on Valparaiso. Admission is free
to all home soccer matches.
“Just In Time” Advising
Comedic Magician Michael Kent
“What Could You Do?” Interactive Play
Bowen -Thompson Student Union, Lenhart Grand Ballroom
Cochrane Field
Are you ready to work? Come learn about opportunities for part-time
employment (including Federal Work Study), how to search for jobs
using WorkNet, tips for successful interviewing, and other services
and programs dedicated to your success! Sponsored by Student
Employment Services.
Captain America: Civil War
There’s More than One Path through Campus
Your OWGL will let you know the place
5:15 - 9 p.m.
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1 p.m.
If you are not at Playfair, you will miss out! Playfair is a must for any
new student wanting to connect with future friends and classmates.
This is a FUN, high-energy experience that guarantees you will meet
other members of the Class of 2020, and introduce you to hundreds of
upper class student leaders. Sponsored by the Center for Leadership and
New Student Orientation.
7:30 - 9:15 a.m.
Your OWGL will let you know the place
BGSU Women’s Soccer vs. Valparaiso
9 - 10:30 p.m.
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12:30 - 2 p.m.
Carillon Park
Come enjoy food, fun, music and games! You’ll have a chance to win
great BGSU gear and other prizes. Meet Freddie and Frieda, the BGSU
cheer and dance team and SICSIC. A “swipe” will be allocated to the
picnic for all first-year students. Sponsored by BGSU Dining and the
Office of the Dean of Students.
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