Parents,
At the University of Louisville, we consider each student's growth and development from a holistic perspective. It's understood that we all want to see these individuals reach their goal of earning a college degree. In addition, we expect that the journey toward graduation will help them to learn more about themselves, to figure out their place in the world, and to build a strong foundation of knowledge and integrity which will support their future successes.
Welcome Week is an essential component of your student's trek to success as he or she embarks on the higher education journey at the University of Louisville. First Year Initiatives programs have been intentionally designed to support your commuter or residential student in those important first steps at UofL. The week's events will allow our students to make immediate personal connections with faculty, staff and students on campus and will introduce them to the civic, academic, personal and social opportunities that the University has to offer.
Starting college isn't just a big transition for your son or daughter; it's a big change for you, too. For that reason, we encourage you to be a part of this important time in your student's life and attend the events that are also open to parent participation. The events listed below will help you get an idea of what you have to look forward to at Welcome Week, August 17th through August 21st, 2011!
Best,
Christy Metzger
Director, Office of First Year Initiatives
Parking for Welcome Week:
You can park free at the Floyd Street Garage all weekend. Get directions to campus.
WELCOME WEEK 2011
Wednesday, August 17 - Sunday, August 21
***FINAL SCHEDULE***
PARENTS' SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
9:00am
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6:00pm
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Welcome and Information Lounge
Student Activities Center at Jazzman’s Café
Refresh with drinks, free samples and fun prizes sponsored by Sodexo. Event guides, local shopping/dining maps, answers to your questions, and computer access are all here!
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9:00am
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1:00pm
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Fill My Fridge Fair
Between University Tower Apts. and Louisville Hall
Empty fridge? Fill it up! Let campus dining services by Sodexo help you set up and stock your room with snacks, drinks, breakfast, lunch and dinner items plus free samples and a chance to win great prizes!
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4:00pm |
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Campus Health – Cardinal Station Open House
Shuttle Stop Floyd St. or 2nd and Brandeis
Students and parents take the Black Loop shuttle to check out Campus Health Services’ new facility at Cardinal Station (3rd and Central). Grab light refreshments and learn about services and student health insurance. No clinic tours during service hours.
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| 9:00am |
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5:00pm |
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Louisville & the Peace Corps Exhibit (through Aug. 18)
Ekstrom Library, 1st floor
Exhibit about Louisvillians who have served in the Corps and the variety of sustainable development work done by volunteers around the world.
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5:00pm |
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“Two Centuries of Black Louisville” (through Sept. 9)
Ekstrom Library Photographic Archives gallery
View nearly 100 images appearing in this book by local authors that celebrates Louisville’s history.
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11:00am
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7:00pm
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Welcome Lunch (11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) and Dinner (4:30 - 7:00 p.m.)
The Ville Grill, 3rd St. and Brandeis Ave.
Take a box-carrying break to experience your all-you-care-to-eat "kitchen away from home." Special offer: FREE food for families! Students, purchase your meal on your meal plan and treat up to three family members for free. Take this chance to answer any meal plan questions or speak with our chefs!
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6:00pm |
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Get a GRIP: Greek Recruitment Information Program
SAC W310
Leaders from UofL’s Greek community will debunk myths and answer parents’ and students’ questions about Greek life at UofL.
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8:00pm |
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Making the College Transition: Building a Parent/Student Partnership
Followed by the Parent Association Reception
Floyd Theatre, Student Activities Center
Establishing parental boundaries and expectations is important as students transition to college. Parents, gain important tips and info offered through a Q&A panel of current UofL parents and discussion of common first year scenarios to help you be a partner in your student's UofL experience. Immediately following the College Transition program, mingle with other parents, Parent Association and university representatives while you enjoy drinks and light hors d'oeuvres in Damon's Grill.
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Thursday, August 18, 2011
9:00am
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4:00pm
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Welcome and Information Lounge
Student Activities Center at Jazzman’s Café
Refresh with drinks, free samples and fun prizes sponsored by Sodexo. Event guides, local shopping/dining maps, answers to your questions, and computer access are all here!
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9:45am |
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Morning Yoga
Student Services Annex
Practice newbie yoga with Health Promotion. Mats provided.
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| 10:00am |
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10:45am |
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Morning Yoga
Student Services Annex
Practice newbie yoga with Health Promotion. Mats provided.
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| 10:00am |
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11:00am |
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Morning Walk: Discover Old Louisville
Meet at the bottom of the Student Activities Center ramp
Take a scenic walk in Old Louisville with Intramurals.
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11:00am
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Car-Free Lunch Trip to Gray St. Farmers' Market
11:00 a.m. meet up
Cyclists gather at Red Barn. Bus riders bring UofL ID and meet at TARC Route #18 stop across from Floyd St. Garage and Belknap bus stop. This market is open every Thurs. until Oct. 27 with a wide variety of local vendors offering lunches, fruits, veggies, eggs, meat, cheese, and more. Enter monthly raffle for a $20 gift cert! Bring spending cash/debit card. All attendees receive a free reusable, 100% recycled UofL Sustainability shopping bag!
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Friday, August 19, 2011
9:00am
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9:45am
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Morning Yoga
Student Services Annex
Practice newbie yoga with Health Promotion. Mats provided.
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| 10:00am |
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10:45am
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Morning Yoga
Student Services Annex
Practice newbie yoga with Health Promotion. Mats provided.
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11:00am
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Morning Walk: Discover Old Louisville
Meet at the bottom of the Student Activities Center ramp
Get up, out, and into Cardinal Stadium with Intramurals.
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Family-Friendly Dining
Various Locations
While students are getting to know their CAPS Leaders, parents and families can experience the The Ville Grill and other mealtime options. See map for locations/hours.
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4:00pm |
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Unit Open Houses
Meet faculty and staff associated with your intended area of study.
Arts & Sciences: Gardiner Hall Lawn (Rain: SAC Atrium)
Business: Business Atrium
Education and Human Development: College of Education Atrium
Music: Music Main Lobby
Nursing/ Dentistry: Strickler Hall Lobby
Speed: Ernst Hall Auditorium
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5:30pm |
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New Student Convocation and CAPS Ceremony
Comstock Hall, School of Music
Hear greetings from President Ramsey and other campus leaders, and be part of the 2011 CAPS Ceremony. To see full text of the Provost's speech from Convocation 2011, click here: http://louisville.edu/provost/fromtheprovostitems/choices-and-expectations
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7:00pm |
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Alumni BBQ and Networking Event
Quad by Bingham Humanities Building & Ekstrom Library
Chat with alumni while you enjoy dinner, music , and games.
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| 7:00pm |
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8:30pm |
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President's Coffee and Dessert Reception
Grawemeyer Hall
Meet President Ramsey and faculty members from across campus.
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11:00pm |
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Free Planetarium Shows to UofL students/families on the hour
Rauch Planetarium
8:00pm – BIG
9:00pm – Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon
10:00pm – Oasis in Space
11:00pm – Pink Floyd The Wall
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and reach their goals of earning a quality education
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