Look Within! - Concordia College

Orientation 2016
January 14 - 17
Look Within!
Welcome to
Concordia College-New York
Concordia College-New York, a college of the Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod, engages and nurtures a diverse student body in a
Christ-centered, value-oriented, liberal arts education for
lives of service to church and community.
Heroes and Villains!
Orientation 2016
“Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them:
if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one
who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the
one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one
who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.”
-Romans 12:6-8
ORIENTATION GUIDE
Orientation Welcome & Staff
Welcome to the Concordia family!
You are holding in your hands the definitive guide to Concordia
Orientation 2016. Keep it with you at all times and be sure to
attend all events! The Student Leadership Team is here to
guide you in every way, so don’t hesitate to ask any questions
and say hello. We are sure to do the same!
Wishing you a wonderful orientation experience!
Elisa Depradine ‘16
Orientation Coordinator
Hanyul Bae ‘18
International Orientation Coordinator
Orientation Committee Members
Cassidy Khan
Gianni Llano
International Ambassadors
Tenecia Abbott
Jessica Daniel
Gloria Kalzeube
Jinman Kim
Fujun Li
Stephanie Lopez
Boyan Lu
Elijah McGruder
Lakshmi Nandhini
Jessica Rosalbo
Felicia Vincent
Mentors
Tenecia Abbott
Estelle Bikibili
Elisa Depradine
Aimee Dones
Jessica Fredericksen
Telisa Gardner
Gianni Llano
Resident Assistants
Bohm Hall
Krystal Ash
Valeriia Cheban
Khadijah Donaldson
Halle Stout
Delaney Stuhr
Elijah McGruder
Alexis Nieves
Vanessa Perry
Eric Sawyers (Live-in)
Leshira Sharper (Live-in)
Delaney Stuhr
Elizabeth Vos
James Walters
Sieker Hall
Deondre Castello
Rome Jenkins
Jake Matranga
Conor Quinn
Rippe Hall
Illeyana Graham
Cynthia Johnson
Jinman Kim
Roderick Porter
Kristen Smith
Peta-Gaye Welleston
Jessica Stanley
Romoser Hall
Michael Dwyer
Alexis Henderson
Wilson Jiang
Abejah McKay
Edward Schneck
Victoria Teutonico
Jared Ward
Ressmeyer Hall
Jessica Fredericksen
Koepchen Hall
Pedro Labori
Student Government Association
President – Paige Corkins
Vice-President – Alexis Henderson
Treasurer – Halle Stout
Secretary General – Estelle Bikibili
Public Relations – Khadijah Donaldson & Krystal Ash
Student Activities Chairs – Kristen Smith & Illeyana Graham
Secretary of Senate – Jessica Stanley
Spiritual Life & Outreach Coordinator – Jessica Fredericksen &
Jonathan Munnicha
Did you know that Concordia students come from the following
countries?
Afghanistan
Jamaica
Sweden
Brazil
Kazakhstan
Taiwan
Chad
Korea (South)
Thailand
China
Mexico
Ukraine
Congo
Morocco
United Kingdom
Germany
Netherlands
Uzbekistan
Hong Kong
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Vietnam
India
Senegal
Zimbabwe
Israel
Slovakia
Italy
Spain
As well as 26 states in the USA?
Arizona
Massachusetts
Oklahoma
California
Michigan
Oregon
Connecticut
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Missouri
Rhode Island
District of Columbia Nebraska
Texas
Idaho
New Hampshire
Vermont
Indiana
New Jersey
Virginia
Florida
New York
Washington
Maryland
North Carolina
Wednesday, January 13
9:30am – 10:00pm
Airport Pick-Up
Airport Pick-ups will be happening throughout the
day to bring international students to campus.
12:00pm – 3:00pm
Resident Arrival & Processing
Student Life Office, Sieker Hall
Resident students will be arriving to campus and
moving into their residence hall. At this time your
ID photos will be taken. Students make sure you
have financial and health clearance in order to start
classes on Tuesday!
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Intro to Kings and U.S. Higher Education
(Kings Students only need to attend)
KAC 201, Library
Come learn about Kings Education, the additional
support we offer to students on campus and how we
can help you to better understand the U.S. higher
education system so you can succeed in your first
year at Concordia and beyond.
3:00pm – 5:00pm
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Tour of Bronxville
Meet in the Student Life Office
Curious about your new home? Take a tour
downtown Bronxville with all its shops, restaurants,
and village charm. This is also a great opportunity
to learn how to walk to the Metro-North train
station. Bring spending money for anything you
may want to purchase.
Dinner
The Commons
Enjoy dinner with Ambassadors and fellow
Concordia Students. Bring your ID card to pay for
your meal.
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Shopping Shuttle
Meet in the Student Life Office
Need anything for your residence hall room? Take a
ride to a store and grab anything you may be
missing. Make sure you bring money with you.
Thursday, January 14
(All sessions are mandatory.)
9:00am – 10:00am
Breakfast & Greetings
The Commons
Eat breakfast with your new found friends before a
day of activities. Don’t forget your ID card.
10:00am – 3:00pm
Resident Arrival & Processing
Student Life Office, Sieker Hall
Resident students will be arriving to campus and
moving into their residence hall. ID photos will be
taken. You must ensure you have financial and
health clearance in order to start classes on Tuesday.
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10:00am – 11:00am Michigan Test
KAC 201, Library
All international students must take the Michigan
Test.
11:00am – 12:00pm
The Liberal Arts and The Concordia Experience
KAC 201, Library
What do we mean by Liberal Arts? Come and learn
about your liberal arts education and Concordia
general education classes!
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch
The Commons
Enjoy the lunch with fellow students. Remember to
bring your ID card with you.
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Approaches to Western Ways Learning
KAC 201, Library
This session will introduce you to the American
ways of learning and important differences you will
experience in the classroom. This session will also
introduce you to what is expected of all Concordia
students, since academic honesty is taken very
seriously.
2:00pm – 2:45pm
Difference & Community Living
KAC 201, Library
Learn about life on campus. This session covers the
importance of safety, student rules, regulations,
policies and parking.
2:45pm – 3:45pm
American Culture, Culture Shock &
Cultural Adjustment
KAC 201, Library
Adjusting to a new culture can be shocking and
challenging. Come to this informative session and
learn how to make a smooth transition to your new
home.
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Dinner
The Commons
Enjoy dinner with OCMs and fellow Concordia
Students. Bring your ID card to pay for your meal.
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Social Activity
Brickyard, Lower Schoenfeld
Meet some of your peers by participating in
icebreakers, board games and more!
Friday, January 15
(All sessions are mandatory.)
9:00am – 9:45am
Breakfast
The Commons
Eat breakfast with your new found friends before a
day of activities. Don’t forget your ID card!
9:15am – 9:45am
Check-in, Prayer & Welcome
Scheele Memorial Library
All students must check-in at Scheele Memorial
Library.
9:45am – 11:00am
English Placement Exam
KAC 201, Library
If you are a transfer student, you must take the
English Placement Exam.
11:15am – 12:00pm
Math Placement Exam
KAC 201, Library
Students who have to take the Math Placement
Exam will be notified to do so. All international
students must take this exam.
12:00pm – 12:45pm Lunch Reception with Faculty & Staff
KAC Lounge, Library
Take this time to enjoy lunch and meet faculty
members and staff.
12:45pm – 1:45pm
Title IX Training
KAC 201, Library
This is an opportunity to learn about Title IX and ask
questions about your rights as a student.
1:45pm – 3:30pm
Advising & Registration
Faculty Offices
Meet with your Faculty Mentor and register for
classes.
3:30pm – 4:00pm
IT Tools for Success
KAC 201, Library
Learn about e-mail, Banner, Blackboard, printing
and more!
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Dinner
The Commons
Enjoy the dinner with fellow students. Remember to
bring your ID card with you.
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Social Activity
Brickyard, Lower Schoenfeld
Meet some of your peers by participating in pool,
ping pong, board games and more!
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Saturday, January 16
(All sessions are mandatory.)
11:30am – 12:30pm
Brunch
The Commons
Come and grab some brunch with your new found
friends before a day of activities. Don’t forget your
ID card.
12:30pm – 9:30pm
NYC Trip & Dinner
Meet in the Student Life Office
Take a trip to New York City. Enjoy an afternoon
at the Metropolitan Museum.
Bring spending money for anything you may want
to purchase.
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Dinner
The Commons
For those of you who do not join us on the NYC
Trip, dinner is available for you in the Commons.
Bring your ID card to pay for your meal.
Sunday, January 17
10:30am – 11:30am
Worship Service
Meet in the Student Life Office
For those who are interested, join in Sunday worship
at Village Lutheran Church with fellow students and
the neighboring community across the street from
campus.
11:30am – 1:30pm
Brunch
The Commons
Come and grab brunch with your new found friends
before returning students come back to campus.
Remember to bring your ID card.
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Shopping Shuttle
Meet in the Student Life Office
Need anything for your residence hall room? Take a
ride to a convenience store and grab anything you
may be missing. Make sure to bring money with
you.
3:30pm – 5:00pm
Settle-In
Residence hall
Please use this time to settle-in and organize your
residence hall room.
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Dinner
The Commons
Join new and returning Concordia students for a
meal. Bring your ID card to pay your meal.
Remember – classes start Tuesday.
Monday, January 18
No classes!
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday!
Important Numbers
You can access these numbers from an outside line by calling
(914) 337-9300, then the extension.
College Services
Concordia Connection
Counseling Center
Financial Aid
Health Services
Information Technology Services (IT)
Library
Registrar
Security
(after 5pm until 8:30am on
weekdays and 24 hours on weekends)
Student Health Services
Student Life
Student Government Association (SGA)
Student Success
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x2361
x2144
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x2104
x2300
x2243
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Dining Hours
(Effective after orientation weekend.)
The Commons
Monday-Friday
7:00am-7:00pm (closed 10:00am–10:30am
and 4:00pm-4:30pm)
Saturday
10:30am-3:00pm
4:00pm-6:00pm
10:30am-1:00pm
4:00pm-6:00pm
(Brunch)
(Dinner)
(Brunch)
(Dinner)
11:00am-Midnight
7:00pm-Midnight
(closed 2:00pm–2:30pm)
Sunday
The Brickyard
Tuesday-Friday
Saturday & Sunday
Clipper Glossary
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The 40
Alphas
The Arcades
Banner
The Brickyard
BSH
CCNY
CCM House
The Clippings
C.L.I.P
The Commons
The Coop
The Cord
Deltas
The Dove
Faculty Row
KAC
Route 22, Post Road, White Plains Road -- the
main road where “the 40” is located
The main bus line that travels along White
Plains Road
Alpha Sigma Chi: sorority
The areas between Bohm/Feth and
Sieker/Feth where important notices are
displayed
Online interface to access your academic
information
Located in “Lo Scho,” an on-campus snack
store and grill.
Brunn-Maier Science Hall, pronounced “Bish”
Concordia College--New York
Campus Christian Ministry: Concordia’s center for
spiritual development and community service
Concordia College’s online news
Concordia Leadership Initiative Program
The dining hall
Located in “Lo Scho,” an on-campus store selling
Concordia-branded apparel, toiletries and other
products.
Concordia College--New York
Delta Omega Pi: fraternity
An outdoor sitting area next to Sommer Center
and LSH
The houses located on Concordia Place
Krenz Academic Center in the library,
pronounced “Kack”
Learning
Community
Lo-Scho
Residence hall community for first-year students
located in Rippe
The lower area of Schoenfeld
LSH
Liberal Studies Hall
MAC
Meyer Athletic Center, pronounced “Mack”
Metro-North
OCM
Omegas
The Oval
Points
The Quad
Romo
Romo Beach
Security
SGA
Thetas
The train used to go to the City and/or White
Plains or Connecticut
Orientation Committee Member
Omega Psi Eta: co-ed fraternity
The semi-circular drive located in the front of
Feth Hall
Money allotted on your meal plan for dinner in the
Commons or for dinner for a guest.
The grassy area between Sieker, BSH, Feth and
The Commons
Romoser residence hall located to the west of BSH
The field between the library and “Romo”
Located on the first level of Sieker Hall
Student Government Association
Theta Zeta Upsilon: sorority
Viji
The first name of Concordia’s President
VLC
Village Lutheran Church across 22
CONCORDIA COLLEGE CAMPUS MAP
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Feth Administration Hall
Sieker Hall
President’s Home
Scheele Memorial Library
Darlene Hedin Krenz Media Center
Donald A. Krenz Academic Center
OSilas Gallery
Yeager Collection Room
Romoser Hall
Brunn-Maier Science Hall*
The Commons
Day Camp Registration Office
Sommer Center for Worship and
the Performing Arts*
Rippe Hall
10. Liberal Studies Hall*
11. Terrace
12. Schoenfeld Campus Center*
The Coop
Brickyard
13. Bohm Hall
14. Admission (Talbot House)
15. Stein Hall-Conservatory
16. Village Lutheran Church/Chapel School
17. Meyer Athletic Center*
Tennis Courts
Fitness Center
18. Ressmeyer Hall
19. Koepchen Hall
20. Ward House
* public restroom
171 White Plains Road, Bronxville, New York 10708
914.337.9300 • www.concordia-ny.edu
“Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them:
if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who
teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one
who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who
does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.”
- Romans 12:6-8