orientation express schedule of events

ORIENTATION EXPRESS
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Welcome to Montana Tech. If you have questions during Orientation, stop
by the information table in the mall area, the SUB, or visit the Residence Hall front desk.
Thursday, August 23
11:30-3:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Listen to music and enjoy a sandwich from the Baptist Student Union. (Prospector Hall Lawn)
Check into the residence halls. (Prospector Hall)
International Student Orientation & SEVIS registration. (MG 204)
Enjoy a “Welcome to Montana Tech” feast. Families are welcome. (SUB Dining Room)
Sit back, relax, and watch The Hunger Games. (Library Auditorium)
Friday, August 24 — ALL EVENTS ON FRIDAY ARE MANDATORY.
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Official orientation kick-off and information session. (HPER)
Optional Parents’ Program with Tech Chancellor and campus leadership. Breakfast provided. (Copper Lounge)
Convocation Line-up. (HPER Lobby)
Convocation Ceremony, a special ceremony honoring the start of your college career. Family seating in the stands.
(Alumni Coliseum)
Departmental Meetings: Immediately following the ceremony, remain on the field and join your college (School of
Mines & Engineering; College of Letters, Sciences & Professional Studies; or Highlands College). Two-year students
will travel to Highlands College. (Limited transportation available).
North Campus Students: Welcome BBQ and live music by Mountain Moongrass. (Mall Area)
Highlands College Students: Welcome luncheon and keynote speaker Bob Hall’s presentation, Sex, Conflict, Alcohol,
and Intimacy. (Highlands College Commons)
Register for classes: Final registration opportunity for anyone not signed up for classes. (SUB Office or Highlands College)
North Campus Keynote: Bob Hall’s presentation, Sex, Conflict, Alcohol, and Intimacy. (Library Auditorium)
5th Annual “Trek to the M.” Meet in front of the SUB. For those unable to Trek, vans will be available.
Dinner and door prizes. (Dining Hall)
Saturday, August 25 (Meet in front of the SUB.)
9:00 a.m.
8:15 p.m.
Travel to either the Lewis & Clark Caverns or to the Gates of the Mountains.
Enjoy a movie at the Silver Bow Drive-In, one of the last drive-ins in the country.
Sunday, August 26
Sleep-in, relax, and get ready for your first day of college. If you have time, check out the following:
 The Bookstore will be open from 12:00-4:00 p.m.
 The Digger Card Center will be open from 12:00-3:00 p.m. to get your Digger Card.
 Parking decals will be available in the SUB from 12:00-4:00 p.m. or on August 27-30 from 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Monday, August 27 - CLASSES BEGIN
8:30 a.m.
Digger Challenge: Know Your Campus Resources. See the details and form below.
12:00-3:00 p.m. Attend the local Business Fair. (Mall Area)
9:00 p.m.
Go on the quest to find Tech’s mascot Charlie Oredigger and win prizes at the 12th Annual Digger Hunt. (SUB)
Tuesday, August 28
4:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Mandatory special orientation for military veteran students. (Copper Lounge) If you are unable to attend, Veterans
must attend an alternate session at 12:00 p.m. on 9/5. (Highlands College Commons)
Resume Writing 101. (Eng. Hall 204)
Special reception for military veteran students. (Copper Lounge)
Wednesday, August 29
11:00-1:00 p.m. Looking for campus work? Stop by the 5th Annual Student Employment Fair to learn about campus employment and
DIGGERecruiting. (SUB)
5:00 p.m.
Graduate Student Orientation. (Big Butte)
6:00 p.m.
Graduate Student BBQ. (Chancellor’s Driveway)
DIGGER CHALLENGE: KNOW YOUR CAMPUS RESOURCES
Monday, August 27 │ 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Check out the campus resources listed below and obtain a sticker from each representative. Once you have a
sticker on each line, turn in this form to the SUB staff or the front desk at the Highlands College by 4:00
p.m. on August 27. You will then be entered into a drawing for a $100 Tech Bookstore gift certificate and
will earn 500 Digger Challenge points (if you scan your Digger Card when you return this form).
Name: __________________________________ Email ____________________Phone ________________________________
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Student Health Center (SUB or Highlands College, Room 115)
Learning Center (Tech Learning Center (TLC) or Highlands College, Room 117)
Counseling Services (104 Engineering Hall or Highlands College, Room 115A)
Career Services (Engineering Hall or Highlands College, Room 115)
Mark Your Calendars
For a complete list of Montana Tech events, visit
www.mtech.edu/diggercentral or visit godiggers.com for all athletic events.
AUGUST
READY TO MEET EMPLOYERS?
4:30-5:30 p.m. │ SUB Big Butte/Highlands Room
Get ready to meet with employers and prepare for the interview
season by attending any or all of the Fall Career Workshop Series.
Register through your DIGGERecruiting account.
Thursday, August 30: Resume & Cover Letters
Tuesday, September 4: Make the Most of your 1st Career Fair
Thursday, September 6: Make the Most of the Career Fair
(SUB Kelly Stewart)
Tuesday, September 11: Interviewing Tips
OCTOBER
DIGGER V-BALL VS. UNIVERSITY OF
GREAT FALLS
Friday, October 5 │7:00 p.m. │ HPER
DIGGER V-BALL VS. CARROLL
COLLEGE
Saturday, October 6 │7:00 p.m. │ HPER
DIGGER V-BALL VS. MSU-NORTHERN
Friday, October 19 │7:00 p.m. │ HPER
OOOHHHH…..SCARY!!
Saturday, October 20 │8:00 a.m.
Take a trip to Silverwood Theme
Park’s Scarywood. Sign-up in the
SUB. Trip is $20.
SEPTEMBER
DIGGER FOOTBALL
Saturday, September 1 │ 6:00 p.m.
First home football game of the season vs. Eastern
Oregon University.
DIGGER V-BALL VS. LEWIS-CLARK STATE
Saturday, October 20 │2:00 p.m. │ HPER
CLUB RUSH
Tues., September 4 & Wed., September 5 │ Mall Area
Stop by Club Rush to learn more about the many clubs and
organizations on campus. Sign-up and get involved.
DIGGER V-BALL VS. ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGE
Thursday, October 25 │7:00 p.m. │ HPER
VETERAN’S ORIENTATION
Wednesday, September 5 │ 12:00 p.m. │ Highlands College
This is for those military veteran students who were unable to attend
the session on 8/28. Pizza will be served.
DIG IN
Thursday, September 6 │ 7:00 p.m. │ HPER
Stop by and cheer on the Lady Oredigger volleyball team as they hit
the court against the Western Bulldogs.
NAIA POW WOW
Fri., September 7 │ 7:00 p.m.
Attend the 38th Annual North American Indian
Alliance Pow Wow. Bus leaves the SUB at 6:15
p.m. Trip includes Indian Tacos.
GO TECH, GO!!
Saturday, September 8 │ 1:00 p.m. │ Alumni Coliseum
Come out and cheer the Oredigger football team on as they hit the
field against the Carroll College Fighting Saints.
DIGGER V-BALL VS. DICKINSON STATE UNIVERSITY
Saturday, October 27 │2:00 p.m. │ HPER
AM I IN THE RIGHT MAJOR?
Tuesday, October 30 │ 4:30-5:30 p.m. │Eng. Hall 204
Think you are in the wrong major? Need to reaffirm you’re in the
right one? Discover the realities of your major, what you can do
with it, and start asking the right questions. Choose and use the
major you really want. Register in DIGGERecruiting.
Disability/Veteran Accommodations
YOUR CAREER STARTS NOW
Thursday, September 13 │ 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. │ HPER
The 13th Annual Career Fair is an excellent opportunity to meet with
employers to discuss employment opportunities for summer jobs,
internships, or full-time positions. View companies attending
through your DIGGERecruiting account. Introduce yourself to
recruiters and alumni to find out what skills you will need. Bring
your resume!
DIGGER VOLLEYBALL
Saturday, September 15 │ 2:00 p.m. │ HPER
Cheer on the Orediggers vs. Westminster College.
FOR THE HEALTH OF IT!
Wed., September 26 │ 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Copper Lounge
Information, activities, and FREE stuff will be available during the
wellness fair. Check out the opportunities and services available to
enhance your college experience. Booths on sexual health, nutrition,
recreation, and more will be represented.
DIGGER HOMECOMING
Saturday, September 29 │ 1:00 p.m. │ Alumni Coliseum
Come out and celebrate Montana Tech’s Homecoming game vs.
Southern Oregon University.
DIGGER F-BALL VS. MSU-NORTHERN
Saturday, October 27 │1:00 p.m. │ Alumni Coliseum
Visit one of our Counseling Offices in Engineering Hall 104 or
Highland College Room 115A for coordination of academic
accommodations for ADA or Veteran service related needs.
For more information visit www.mtech.edu/student_life/
and click on Disability Services.
Montana Tech’s
KEY VIP program
recognizes employers
who have promoted
themselves on campus,
recruited Montana Tech students, who have invested by
making a major gift through the Foundation, developed
and maintained campus relationships, and who have
employed recent graduates or alumni.
Our 2012-2013 Top of the Hill KEY VIPs are:
Freeport McMoRan, Goldcorp, Marathon,
and Newmont Mining.
Make sure to check out Montana Tech’s Student Health 101
monthly. Read each edition on Digger Central.