Fresno State Welcome 2009 Schedule

AUGUST 20 – SEPTEMBER 16

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19:
Division of Graduate Studies - Welcome BBQ, Orientation & Information Fair
The journey towards your grad degree is about to begin. DGS would like to help you get off to a good start. 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., Satellite Student Union

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20:
University Courtyard – Movie Under the Stars
Come and meet the new and returning students at University Courtyard and enjoy a movie outdoors on the big screen. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. 9 p.m. – 11:30 p.m., University Courtyard – Outside Atrium

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21:
University Courtyard – Info Fair
Come on out and see what Fresno State (and Fresno) has to offer. A wide variety of resources, clubs, and organizations will be on hand to welcome you to the campus and show you what there is to do here! 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., University Courtyard – in front of the Atrium

University Courtyard – Move In
Make your room a home. Come and do some crafts to help decorate your room – and make it feel more like a home. In years past, we have had picture frame decorating, make your own pillowcases, and much, much more! 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., University Courtyard – Outside Atrium

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22:
University Courtyard – Move In
Watermelon Games: This event, co-sponsored by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, is all about the sweet stuff – come enjoy watermelon relays, seed spitting, watermelon throwing and various other competitions! 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., University Courtyard – Ponderosa Lawn

University Courtyard – Casino Night
Come and enjoy table games and Bingo and win fun prizes. Drinks and snacks will be provided! 9 p.m. – midnight, University Dining Hall – East Side

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23:
University Courtyard – Move In
Water Games: Come and splash around and enjoy the sun and pool. Contests from bellyflops, cannonballs, and even a water balloon toss. Come on out and have some fun! 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., University Courtyard Pool

University Courtyard – Singled Out & Ice Cream Sundaes
Come on out and watch an old MTV favorite. Students will participate in the game as well as get free ice cream sundaes. Enjoy your last night before classes start and have some fun! 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., University Courtyard BBQ area

MONDAY, AUGUST 24:
Open Houses:
Henry Madden Library - Tours & Orientation, 10 a.m., noon & 2 p.m. each day, Library

Learning Center - Tours & Flyers, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., PB Annex

Other Activities:
Henry Madden Library - Library Secrets to Success
Come to the Library and participate in the Library Secrets event! Discover seven important secrets and collect a card after each secret. Once you have collected all your cards, turn them in for a drawing for prizes! In addition, you will learn how to pass on these secrets via Facebook, Twitter and other social networking tools to other Fresno State students. Come and meet the librarians and staff, learn some secrets and have some fun! 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Library

Lucy Booth - Come and meet university staff and administrators, enjoy ice water, ask questions and get to know your community, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Free Speech Area Platform

Red Zone Kickoff Party – Pep Rally
Food giveaway with football team and coaches, marching band. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Memorial Gardens

TUESDAY, AUGUST 25: ACADEMIC SUCCESS DAY
Open Houses:
Henry Madden Library - Tours & Orientation, 10 a.m., noon & 2 p.m. each day, Library

Learning Center - Tours & Flyers, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., PB Annex

Other Activities:
Greek Life Sorority Recruitment, Panhellenic Association Presentations, 6 p.m., USU 312

Henry Madden Library - Library Secrets to Success
Come to the Library and participate in the Library Secrets event! Discover seven important secrets and collect a card after each secret. Once you have collected all your cards, turn them in for a drawing for prizes! In addition, you will learn how to pass on these secrets via Facebook, Twitter and other social networking tools to other Fresno State students. Come and meet the librarians and staff, learn some secrets and have some fun! 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Library

Lucy Booth - Come and meet university staff and administrators, enjoy ice water, ask questions and get to know your community, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Free Speech Area Platform

University Theatre - General Audition, 6 p.m., John Wright Theatre, Speech Arts

COLLEGES, DEPARTMENTS & ACADEMIC STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS FAIR
11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Memorial Gardens (south of Kennel Bookstore)

College of Arts & Humanities
   Armenian Studies
   Art & Design
   Communications
   English
   Linguistics
   Mass Communications & Journalism
   Modern & Classical Languages
   Music
   Philosophy
   Theatre Arts

College of Health & Human Services
   Health Science
   Physical Therapy
   Recreation Administration Program
   Social Work Education

College of Science & Mathematics
Mathematics

College of Social Sciences
   Chicano & Latin American Studies
   Criminology
   Geography
   History
   Women Studies Program

Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology
Industrial Technology

Kremen School of Education & Human Development
Liberal Studies Program

Lyles College of Engineering
   Civil Engineering
   Electrical & Computer Engineering
   Pathways: Student Services

Other Academic Programs
Advising Services
Army ROTC Department
Career Services
Department of Risk Management & Sustainability
Division of Continuing & Global Education
Division of Graduate Studies
Evaluations Office
Henry Madden Library
Jan & Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement & Service-Learning
Learning Center
LSAMP (Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation)
Services for Students with Disabilities
Study Abroad and International Exchanges
The Maddy Institute
University Health & Psychological Services

Academic Student Organizations
American Criminal Justice Association
American Society of Interior Designers
Build-A-Teacher Club
Chicanos in Law
Criminology Mock Trial Association
Hispanic Business Student Association
International Business Association
National Students Speech, Language & Hearing Association
Poultry Science Society
Pre-Dental Club
Psi Chi / Psychology Student Union
Society for Human Resources Management
Society of Women Engineers
Sports Medicine Club
Trabajadores de la Raza

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26: STUDENT INVOLVEMENT DAY
Open Houses:
Henry Madden Library - Tours & Orientation, 10 a.m., noon & 2 p.m. each day, Library

Kremen School of Education - Open House/Tour, 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m., meet at ED100

Learning Center - Tours & Flyers, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., PB Annex

University Student Union, featuring games, prizes, free food, free haircuts, free sno-cones, free airbrush tattoos, live music in the Pit, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., USU

Other Activities:
Greek Life Sorority Recruitment, Panhellenic Association Presentations, 6 p.m., USU 312

Lucy Booth - Come and meet university staff and administrators, enjoy ice water, ask questions and get to know your community, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Free Speech Area Platform

Lyles Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship - Create Your Own Job!
Learn about entrepreneurship and how to create your own future, 5:30 p.m., Lyles Center (upstairs over Student Recreation Center)

USU Productions - Outdoor Movie: Up, 8 p.m., field next to tennis courts

STUDENT SERVICES FAIR: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Free Speech Area
Career Services
Division of Graduate Studies
Learning Center
Pathways
Recreational Sports & Fitness - Intramurals
Jan & Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement & Service-Learning
The Maddy Institute
University Health & Psychological Services
University Police Department

STUDENT CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS FAIR: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Memorial Gardens
Active Minds on Campus
Alpha Pi Sigma
American Criminal Justice Association
American Society of Interior Designers
Associated Students, Inc.
Build-A-Teacher Club
Black Students United
Bulldog Hockey Club
Bulldog Pantry
Cambodian Collegiate Association
Campus Crusade for Christ
College Democrats
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization
Dance Xpress
Delta Gamma
Delta Upsilon
Fellowship of Christian Students
First Nations
Food Science Club
Fresno State Men’s Rugby Football Club
Fresno State Salsa Club
Gamma Zeta Alpha
Hispanic Business Student Association
Institute of Management Accountants
International Business Association
International Student Association
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Kappa Sigma
Lambda Sigma Gamma
Lambda Theta Phi
Leadership Council
Magkaisa Filipino Club
National Students Speech, Language & Hearing Association
Nihonjinkai – Japanese Student Association
N.O.R.M.L.
Organization of Physical Therapy Students
Origami Club
Panhellenic Council
Phi Delta Theta
Phi Mu
Poetry Jam Club
Poultry Science Society
Pre-Dental Club
Professional Communications Association
Psi Chi / Psychology Student Union
Redzone
Richter Center Ambassadors
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Sigma Lambda Gamma
Sigma Nu
Sigma Omega Phi
Silver Wings of Fresno State
Society of Women Engineers
Southeast Asian Teacher Association
Sports Medicine Club
Student Veteran Organization
Students for Environmentally Responsible Agriculture
Students Organizing for Success
Swing Dancing Club
The Green Issue
Triathlon Club
United Sorority & Fraternity Council
United Student Pride
Vintage Days

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27: TRADITIONS DAY
Open Houses:
Henry Madden Library - Tours & Orientation, 10 a.m., noon & 2 p.m. each day, Library

Kremen School of Education - Open House/Tour, 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m., meet at ED100

Learning Center - Tours & Flyers, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., PB Annex

Other Activities:
Greek Life Sorority Recruitment, Panhellenic Association Presentations, 6 p.m., USU 312

Lucy Booth - Come and meet university staff and administrators, enjoy ice water, ask questions and get to know your community, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Free Speech Area Platform

The Maddy Institute - Legislative Intern Informational Meeting, 3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., USU 310

University Migrant Services - New Student Orientation, UMS new student welcome, migrant student network, social, 5:30 p.m., O'Neill Park

Viticulture & Enology - New and returning Viticulture and Enology student welcome and orientation meeting with faculty and staff. 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m., Enology Building Classroom 102.

COMMUNITY FAIR: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Memorial Gardens
Beth David Messianic Synagogue
Blackbeard’s Family Entertainment
Campus Bible Church
Celebration Church
Clovis Chamber of Commerce
College Community Congregational Church
Cornerstone Church
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Fresno Chamber of Commerce
Gateway Ice Center
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
Latter-Day Saints Student Association
Lutheran Campus Ministry
New Covenant Community Church
Northside Christian Church
Pine’s Resort
Regal Entertainment Group
Riverpark Bible Church
Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theatre
Rose Fountain Events / Fulton Street Project
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Sierra Summit
St. Paul Newman Center
TGI Fridays
The Bridge Church
The Rock College Fellowship
The Well Community Church
Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno
University Vineyard
Woodward Park Church of Christ

TRADITIONS DAY FAIR: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Memorial Gardens
Alumni Association
Associated Students, Inc.
Bulldog Marching Band
Fresno State Athletics
Gibson Farm Market
Redzone
USU Productions
Vintage Days

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28:
Open Houses:
Learning Center - Tours & Flyers, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., PB Annex

Viticulture & Enology - Facilities Tour, 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., students meet in Viticulture & Enology Building Lobby.

Other Activities:
Greek Life Sorority Recruitment, Panhellenic Association Recruitment Orientation, 4:30 p.m., USU 312

Greek Life Sorority Recruitment, Panhellenic Association Campus & Sorority Housing Tours, times vary each day.

MONDAY, AUGUST 31:
Open Houses:
Air Force ROTC - Detachment 035 Open House for students interested in AF ROTC
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Air Science Building

Learning Center - Tours & Flyers, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., PB Annex

Other Activities:
Greek Life Sorority Recruitment, Panhellenic Association Campus & Sorority Housing Tours, times vary each day

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1:
Open Houses:
Learning Center - Tours & Flyers, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., PB Annex

Other Activities:
Greek Life Fraternity Recruitment, Interfraternity Council Rush Kick-Off, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Free Speech Area (rush activities scheduled through September 11)

University Health & Psychological Services - LGBT+ Connection
This workshop focuses on understanding coming out and relationship issues and questioning sexual orientation, 3 p.m., Health Center

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2:
Open Houses:
Learning Center - Tours & Flyers, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., PB Annex

University Health & Psychological Services - Informational and psychological, educational brochures, also an opportunity to meet some of the staff and have your questions answered. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., front of Health Center

Other Activities:
Greek Life Fraternity Recruitment, Interfraternity Council Rush Kick-Off
11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Free Speech Area (rush activities scheduled through September 11)

Jan & Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement & Service-Learning - Community Service Fair, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Memorial Gardens (grass area south of Kennel Bookstore)

University Health & Psychological Services - "Overcoming Stress in Your College Life"
Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress and helpful strategies to cope with stress in your college life. 4 p.m., Conference Room 149, Health Center

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 :
Open Houses:
Learning Center - Tours & Flyers, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., PB Annex

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8:
Open Houses:
Learning Center - Tours & Flyers, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., PB Annex

Other Activities:
Greek Life National Pan-Hellenic Council BBQ - "Meet the Organizations of NPHC"
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., O'Neill Park

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9:
Open Houses:
Learning Center - Tours & Flyers, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., PB Annex

Other Activities:
The Parents Association - Parent Welcome Night
Meet university staff and learn about opportunities and support available for your student. RSVP by 8/31/09. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Smittcamp Alumni House

University Health & Psychological Services - "Building Healthy Relationships"
Learn strategies to build healthy and satisfying relationships through developing better self-esteem, boundary-setting and assertive communication, 2 p.m., Conference Room 149, Health Center

USU Productions - Hypnotic Intoxication by Hypnotist Keith Karkut
7 p.m., Satellite Student Union

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10:
Open Houses:
Learning Center - Tours & Flyers, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., PB Annex

Other Activities:
Greek Life National Pan-Hellenic Council Fraternity & Sorority Presentations, 4 p.m., USU

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11:
Open Houses:
Learning Center - Tours & Flyers, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., PB Annex

Other Activities:
Greek Life National Pan-Hellenic Council "Stomping the Yard", 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Free Speech Area

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14:
Open Houses:
Learning Center - Tours & Flyers, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., PB Annex

Other Activities:
Greek Life United Sorority & Fraternity Council "Fraternity & Sorority Expo", 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Free Speech Area

Student Activities & Leadership Development - OrgSync Training for Student Clubs & Organizations, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Satellite Student Union

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15:
Open Houses:
Learning Center - Tours & Flyers, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., PB Annex

Other Activities:
Greek Life United Sorority & Fraternity Council "Grand Tour ", 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., Satellite Student Union

Student Activities & Leadership Development - OrgSync Training for Student Clubs & Organizations, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Satellite Student Union

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16:
Open Houses:
Learning Center - Tours & Flyers, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., PB Annex

Other Activities:
Greek Life United Sorority & Fraternity Council "USFC Social ", 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., location TBD

Student Affairs Fair & Resource Information (S.A.F.A.R.I.), 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., USU Balconies