September 2008
The first few weeks of the semester are
an important time
for students to...
Calendar of Events .....
Monday, September 1 Classes Begin (Labor Day)
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel
Hale Auditorium, CLC
Speaker: President John Martin
12:00noon – 1:30pm: Transfer Student Lunch Meeting
Ellen Stowe Dining Room
Looking to meet other transfer students? Join your Admissions counselor and some Student Association leaders and enjoy a free meal!
Tuesday, September 2
7:00pm: Woman’s Soccer vs. LeMoyne College
RWC Stadium
Wednesday, September 3
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel
Hale Auditorium, CLC
Speaker: RWC Chaplain
7:30pm: International Student Orientation meeting
Ellen Stowe Dining Room
This mandatory meeting will include important immigration information international students need to know, as well as provide an opportunity to connect with other international students on campus.
Thursday, September 4
7:00pm: Woman’s Volleyball vs. Pfeiffer University
Voller Athletic Center (VAC) Arena
Friday, September 5 Last Day to Add a Course
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel
Hale Auditorium, CLC
Convocation Speaker
7:00pm: Men’s Soccer vs. Cedarville University
RWC Stadium
Start your year off right with soccer, cotton candy, and fireworks after the game!
8:45pm: Fireworks Show!
RWC Stadium
9:15pm: Live at BT’s coffeehouse
BT’s café
Sponsored by Student Services.
Saturday, September 6
Idea for the day: meet or re-connect with your faculty advisor!
Sunday, September 7
1:00pm – 6:00pm: Waterloo Outlet Mall outing
Free Bus Transportation departs from lower VAC parking lot. Call x6096 to reserve your seat as limited seating is available. Sponsored by Student Services.
7:00pm: Foot of the Cross
Cox Auditorium
Monday, September 8
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel
Hale Auditorium, CLC
Speaker: Dr. Barbara Rose and the Eastern Europe Missions Team
Idea for the day: don’t forget to check your campus mailbox frequently!
Tuesday, September 9
5:00pm – 7:00pm: Activities Fair
Garlock Lawn
Check out the many ways you can get involved on campus! Student organizations and campus ministry groups will be represented. Sponsored by Student Services.
Wednesday, September 10
11:00am – 11:50am: Class Meetings in lieu of Chapel
Freshman Class of 2012 - Hale Aud., CLC
Sophomore Class of 2011 - SSC 318
Junior Class of 2010 - SSC 319
Senior Class of 2009 - CLC 219
4:00pm – 7:00pm: Golisano Library Open House
Golisano Library
5:00pm: Undergraduate Business Kick-Off Picnic
Lawn of The Hastings Center
This annual kick-off picnic is for all Accounting, Business Administration, Management, and Marketing majors and minors. All “Undecided” students are welcome, as well. The free picnic is a great time to connect/re-connect with students and faculty. Great door prizes include movie passes to Tinseltown, etc.
Thursday, September 11
11:30am – 1:30pm: Volunteer Connection
Garlock
Check out the many ways you can get involved off campus! Community service agencies will be represented. Sponsored by Career Services.
5:00pm – 7:00pm: RWChurch Connection Fair
Garlock
Looking for fellowship? Area churches and youth groups will be represented. Sponsored by the Chaplain’s Office.
Friday, September 12 Last Day to Drop a Course
Visiting students from Osaka, Japan arrive
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel
Hale Auditorium, CLC
Speaker: Stacey Hull, SA Chaplain
Saturday, September 13
Students from Osaka, Japan visit
Sunday, September 14
Students from Osaka, Japan visit
7:00pm: Foot of the Cross
Cox Auditorium
Monday, September 15
Students from Osaka, Japan visit
10:30am – 6:30pm: Poster Sale
Garlock lawn
Decorate your room with the hottest posters around. Great prices! Excellent selection! Sponsored by Student Services. Rainsite: inside Garlock.
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel
Hale Auditorium, CLC
Speaker: Craig Gross
Tuesday, September 16
Students from Osaka, Japan visit
7:00pm: Women’s Soccer vs. Walsh University
RWC Stadium
Wednesday, September 17
Students from Osaka, Japan visit
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel
Hale Auditorium
Speaker: Dr. Jack Connell, VP of Northeastern Seminary
5:00pm: Applications for Class of 2012 Council due
Office of Student Services, Rinker
6:00pm: Women’s JV Soccer vs. Nazareth College
RWC Stadium
7:30pm: Women’s Volleyball vs. Daeman College
Voller Athletic Center (VAC) Arena
Thursday, September 18
Students from Osaka, Japan visit
Friday, September 19
Students from Osaka, Japan visit
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel
Hale Auditorium, CLC
Speaker: Communion Service
11:00am – 5:00pm: Blood Drive
Pearce, Family Life Center
Give the gift of life by donating blood. To schedule an appointment, contact Associate Dean Brenda Myrthil at myrthil_brenda@roberts.edu or x6096.
5:00pm: Applications for Class of 2011 Council due
Office of Student Services, Rinker
Saturday, September 20
Students from Osaka, Japan depart
Idea for the day: check out the Voller Athletic Center for swimming, racquetball, nautilus, weights, basketball, & more!
Sunday, September 21
HOMECOMING WEEK
7:00pm: Foot of the Cross
Cox Auditorium
Monday, September 22
HOMECOMING WEEK
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel
Hale Auditorium, CLC
Speaker: Bishop David Roller
7:00pm: Freshman Class of 2012 Council Platform Speeches
SSC 319
Not sure who to vote for as your Class President, Vice President, Administrative Assistant, and Treasurer? Come, listen, and decide! Elections will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 11am – 7pm in Garlock.
8:00pm: Homecoming Coffeehouse Night
BT’s café
Enjoy the sounds of a hot new band while sipping on all the coffee you can drink. Sponsored by Student Association.
Tuesday, September 23
HOMECOMING WEEK
11:00am – 7:00pm: Freshman Class of 2012 Elections
Garlock
Vote for your class President, Vice-President, Administrative Assistant, and Treasurer!
7:00pm: Women’s Soccer vs. Houghton College
RWC Stadium
Wednesday, September 24
HOMECOMING WEEK
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel
Hale Auditorium, CLC
Speaker: Shane Gormley, SA Vice President
9:00pm: Homecoming Bonfire
North Campus
Roast some marshmallows and enjoy fellowship after the soccer game. Sponsored by Student Association.
Thursday, September 25
HOMECOMING WEEK
8:00pm – 10:00pm: VAC Attack
VAC Arena
Sponsored by the Student Association.
Friday, September 26
HOMECOMING WEEKEND
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel
Hale Auditorium, CLC
Speaker: Bruce Chapman '78
9:00pm – 11:00pm: Free Movie
VAC Arena
Free movie sponsored by the Student Association.
Saturday, September 27
HOMECOMING WEEKEND
9:45am: 10th annual Greg Greve Alumni 5K Run
lower VAC
Proceeds from this annual run benefit the Roberts Cross Country team.
10:00am – 3:00pm: Bobby’s Bazaar
lower VAC lot
Come for the games, stay for lunch, and support Roberts’ student organizations.
11:00am: Women’s Volleyball vs. Point Park
Voller Athletic Center (VAC) Arena
1:15pm: Wind Ensemble Concert
Hale Auditorium, CLC
2:00pm: Men’s Soccer vs. Walsh University
RWC Stadium
4:00pm: Men’s Soccer 2nd team vs. Houghton College
RWC Stadium
5:00pm: Student/Parent Dinner in the Tent
lower Voller Athletic Center (VAC) parking lot
8:00pm – 10:00pm: LIVE: the Variety Show
Hale Auditorium, CLC
This annual variety show is full of music, humor, serious acts, and unusual talents, featuring Roberts’ own students. Admission is free! Sponsored by Student Association Social Life committee.
10:00pm – 12midnight: Late Night Coffeehouse
BT’s café
Chill with friends and enjoy some late night tunes. Sponsored by the Student Association.
Sunday, September 28
7:00pm: Foot of the Cross
Cox Auditorium
Monday, September 29
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel
Hale Auditorium, CLC
Speaker: Dr. Priscilla Pope-Levison, McCown Symposium
Tuesday, September 30
7:00pm: Women’s Volleyball vs. LeMoyne College
Voller Athletic Center (VAC) Arena
Top 10 Ways to Get Involved,
Stay Connected, and
Have Impact:
1. Go to Class, Every Time
2. Join a Student Organization
3. Keep in Touch with your Faculty Advisor
4. Start or Join a Bible study
5. Attend Departmental and Student Association Events
6. Meet your Class Council Representatives
7. Volunteer for Community Service Projects
8. Participate in the Residence Hall Community
9. Explore Rochester with Friends
10. Read, Read, Read!
If you have questions about these events or other campus activities, please contact Associate Dean Brenda J. Myrthil in the Office of Student Services via email or telephone at 594-6096.
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