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ORIENTATION 2008 SCHEDULE

Attending Orientation is one of the most important steps in establishing yourself as a member of the Tusculum College Community. We are very excited that you chose Tusculum College, and we can't wait to meet you.

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Thursday, August 14th, 2008

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
What: CHECK-IN  
Where: CHALMERS CONFERENCE CENTER in NISWONGER COMMONS

Check-in is the first step in your Tusculum journey! Here you will pick up your room key, meet your OL, get a goody bag, and complete any final paperwork.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
What: LUNCH  
Where: DINING HALL

Take a break from all that hard work moving! Bring your parents and join us for a special lunch in the Dining Hall!

1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
What: WELCOME!  
Where: ANNIE HOGAN BYRD FINE ARTS BUILDING

This session is our grand kick-off for Orientation 2008! Meet some of the Tusculum College Administration and your Orientation Leaders (O.L.’s) as we gear up for four fun filled days!

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
What: 2012 CLASS PHOTO  
Where: FOOTBALL FIELD/PIONEER STADIUM

Pose with your new classmates in this souvenir keepsake photo! Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations.

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
What: OPEN HOUSE & RECEPTION  
Where: LIBRARY VERANDA AT THE GARLAND LIBRARY & ARC OFFICES IN ANNIE HOGAN BYRD

Groups 1-10 will begin at the Library from 2:15 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. for refreshments and a welcome by the TC President and Administration, meanwhile the Groups numbered 11 and higher will be at the ARC Offices for an Open House until 2:45 p.m. Promptly at 2:45 p.m. groups will travel to the opposite location.

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
What: FINANCIAL AID PRESENTATION  
Where: CHALMERS CONFERENCE CENTER IN NISWONGER COMMONS

All student worker recipients will meet for this session. Students not receiving student work aid will have this time free.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
What: COMMUNITY PICNIC  
Where: GARLAND LIBRARY BOWL

Join all faculty, staff and new students as we welcome everyone back with food and fun.

7:00 PM - ?
What: STUDENT CHOICE EVENT  
Where: TBA

Make sure to vote at your Advanced Registration Day this summer when you visit Tusculum College for the event of your choice to be in this spot!

Friday, August 15th, 2008

8:00 AM
What: GOODBYE PANCAKE BREAKFAST GOODBYE H.S., HELLO TC!  
Where: DINING HALL

Wish your parents farewell with this parting meal sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations as your family heads back home and as you continue on with Orientation fun! Before you say goodbye, browse the cafeteria for a look at the different things TC has to offer!

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
What: ASSESSMENT TESTING  
Where: PIONEER ARENA

Make sure you are present as we give away door prizes and your OL will give you directions on quickly getting situated in order to take a quick and easy assessment test to help Tusculum learn more about our freshmen class! Big chances for Monopoly Money for your group for following instructions!

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
What: SCAVENGER HUNT  
Where: ALL OVER CAMPUS

Have a great time and win Monopoly money for your group by finding out as much about Tusculum as quickly as you can in this event!

12:00 PM- 1:30 PM
What: COOKOUT @ THE TC POOL  
Where: SWIMMING POOL
LOWER LEVEL OF NISWONGER COMMONS

Cool off from after a hot day with a dip in the pool and grilled lunch on the Pool Patio.

3:00 PM- 5:00 PM
What: TUSCULUM EXPERIENCE CLASS SESSION   
Where: SEE YOUR OL FOR INSTRUCTIONS

Be sure to be present so you are not counted as absent as you meet with your Tusculum Experience instructor and classmates!

5:30 PM
Who: TAILGATE PARTY @ THE BASEBALL PARK   
Where: PARKING LOT OF BASEBALL STADIUM

We're roasting a pig at this tailgate! Giveaway, food, fun, chances for Monopoly Money and much more as we gear up to support the Astros.

6:30 PM
What: MARSHALL UNIVERSITY SPEAKER, REV. ED CARTER  
Where: ANNIE HOGAN BYRD AUDITORIUM

Rev. Carter was slated to be on the ill-fated Marshall University flight which crashed killing all players, coaches and fans on board; however, due to a premonition by his mother and a family tragedy, Carter missed the flight and will be present at Tusculum to speak of his experience.

7PM
What: GREENEVILLE ASTROS BASEBALL GAME  
Where: BASEBALL STADIUM

Tusculum’s very own minor league baseball team will take the field as our freshmen class is recognized in an evening of events at the stadium with firework to follow at the close of the game!

10:30 PM
What: WAL-MART RUN   
Where: NISWONGER COMMONS PARKING LOT

Forget something? Now’s your chance to make that last minute Wal-Mart run to grab whatever you need. Meet us in the parking lot for a ride to the store.

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
What: BREAKFAST  
Where: DINING HALL

Enjoy a warm breakfast to start your day off right!

9:45 AM
What: A WORD FROM THE DEAN  
Where: ANNIE HOGAN BYRD AUDITORIUM

A lot of important information you need to know about Tusculum College brought to you by our Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students, David McMahan. Don’t worry! Your OLs will be translating Dean-speak into an entertaining and fun session to teach you this important info!

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
What: THEATRE @ TUSCULUM  
Where: ANNIE HOGAN BYRD AUDITORIUM

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
What: LUNCH WITH YOUR FYE INSTRUCTOR  
Where: ALL OVER CAMPUS*

Meet the instructor of your Freshmen Year Experience class as you have your first meeting at this time. This IS a class session so make sure you are there!
* See your OL for instructions.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
What: ARCHIE BUNKERS NEIGHBORHOOD  
Where: PIONEER FIELD AT PIONEER STADIUM

This event is designed to make you think about diversity and perceptions! Our Bonner’s Leaders will facilitate this event and you learn more about yourself and other!

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
What: STUDENT CHOICE EVENT  
Where: TBA

Make sure to vote at your Advanced Registration Day this summer when you visit Tusculum College for the event of your choice to be in this spot!

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
What: TASTE OF TUSCULUM & CONCERT
Where: GARLAND LIBRARY BOWL

Come out and meet our various vendors and restaurants here in Greeneville as they bring you samples of their fare, along with some of our locally renowned musicians. Also, dinner will be set up on the lawn.

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
What: STUDENTS CHOICE
Where: TBA

Make sure to vote at your Advanced Registration Day this summer when you visit Tusculum College for the event of your choice to be in this spot!

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

10:30 AM
What: WORSHIP SERVICE & LUNCH  
Where: ON THE LAWN OF THE GARLAND LIBRARY

This contemporary worship service will introduce you to our student leaders involved in Tusculum’s various Religious Life programs as well as introduce you to more local contemporary Christian musicians.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What: SMALL GROUP BREAKOUTS  
Where: VARIOUS LOCATIONS

Be sure to check with your OL to find out where you are to go during this time as students will break out into various new groups in order to meet others. For those not appointed with a specific group, join us in our concurrent event the Silly Olympics (next on schedule).

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What: WACKY OLYMPICS  
Where: ALL ACROSS CAMPUS

Plenty of fun and relaxing events will be taking place across campus so you can either unwind by watching or expend energy by playing. Opportunities for Monopoly Money!

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
What: COOKOUT IN APARTMENT QUAD
Where: APARTMENT QUAD @ APARTMENT COMPLEX

Another delicious cookout with even different food!

6:00 PM
What: TUSCULUM FESTIVAL  
Where: TUSCULUM PARK

Shuttles will be running every 5 minutes from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. to take you to our biggest event yet— The Tusculum Festival will feature hot air balloon rides, carnival foods, music, giveaways and games! Don’t miss out as this is your first opportunity to meet our returning students en masse! Also, the winning group of our Grand Prize all-expense paid trip to Fun Expedition will be announced here with the group who has the most earned Monopoly Money!