stars week brochure 2016

OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY

STARS WEEK

OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY

WELCOMES YOU!The First-Year Experience (FYE) program facilitates the successful

academic and co-curricular transition of new undergraduate

students in the Oklahoma City University community by

supporting first-year students through an orientation program,

providing opportunities for engagement across campus and

connecting students to resources to promote retention, academic

and personal growth.

New undergraduate transfer and non-traditional students who

have experienced the collegiate environment are welcome to

attend any and all events but are not required to do so.

TRANSITION.CONNECT.

ENGAGE.

SCHEDULEOKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 20169 a.m.–Noon RESIDENCE HALLS OPEN FOR HONORS STUDENTS

Early move-in for students in the honors program.PavilionWest Lawn

1–2 p.m. COMMUTING TO CAMPUSCommuter students can learn the ins and outs of campus life for commuters.

Shdeede LoungeMcDaniel University Center

2–3 p.m. HONORS LOUNGE MEET AND GREETHonors students and their families welcome.

Honors LoungeGold Star

5:30–7 p.m. HONORS WELCOME DINNERHonors students and their families welcome.

CafeteriaMcDaniel University Center

MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 20169 a.m.–3 p.m. ALVIN’S CAFÉ OPEN

StarsCash, credit cards or cash accepted. Alvin’s CaféMcDaniel University Center

8 a.m.–4 p.m. HONORS RETREATAttendance required for all new Honors students.

Meet in the Honors Hall, Gold Star

8:30 a.m.– 5 p.m.

STUDENT TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CENTERTechnology assistance provided for all students.

Room 136McDaniel University Center

9 a.m.– 12 p.m.

RESIDENCE HALLS OPEN FOR NEW MUSIC AND THEATRE STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN DANCE LEVELINGEarly move-in for new music and theatre students.

PavilionWest Lawn

9 a.m.– 12 p.m.

RESIDENCE HALLS OPEN FOR NEW MUSIC STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN CHORAL AUDITIONSEarly move-in for new music students enrolled in music theater.

PavilionWest Lawn

3–5 p.m.6–9 p.m.

CHORAL AUDITIONSChoral auditions required for new music students, according to previously assigned times, enrolled in music theater.

B207Bass Music Center

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 20167 a.m.–2 p.m. MEAL PLAN OPEN

Take a break from move-in! Full-service dining available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card or cash. No charge for parents of new students.


8 a.m.–4 p.m. ALVIN’S CAFÉ OPENStarsCash, credit card or cash accepted.

Alvin’s CaféMcDaniel University Center

8:30 a.m.– 5 p.m.



9 a.m.– 12 p.m.

RESIDENCE HALLS OPEN FOR NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTSMove-in for new freshmen and new transfer students.

PavilionWest Lawn

9 a.m.–4 p.m. DANCE TECHNIQUE LEVELINGAttendance required for new music, music theater and theatre majors to be eligible to enroll in dance classes for Fall 2016, subject to availability. Please follow attire requirements sent by academic advisors.9 a.m.–11 a.m.: Ballet11 a.m.–1 p.m.: Tap2 p.m.–4 p.m.: Jazz

Studio RGaylord Center

10 a.m.–noon1–3:30 p.m.

CHORAL AUDITIONSChoral auditions required for new music students according to previously assigned times, enrolled in vocal performance, choral music education, BA in voice, music theater, instrumental majors enrolled in a vocal ensemble and music composition.

B207Bass Music Center

2–3 p.m. OCULEADS: PRESIDENT’S LEADERSHIP CLASSWELCOME RECEPTIONFirst official meeting of OCULeads: President‘s Leadership Class.Attendance required for scholars - parents welcome.

Wilson House

3–5 p.m. PARENTS’ INFORMATION SESSIONSInformation sessions covering a variety of topics of interest to parents of new college students.

Various classrooms Meinders School of Business

3–5 p.m. FRESHMAN INVENTORYParticipate in an important national research project! Attendance required of all new undergraduates.


5–6 p.m. MATRICULATION CHOIR REHEARSALRequired of all freshmen music majors enrolled in choir—music theater, vocal performance, BA, choral music education or instrumental majors enrolled in a vocal ensemble.

Kirkpatrick AuditoriumKirkpatrick Fine Arts Center

5:30–7 p.m. STARS WEEK WELCOME PICNICAll students, parents, faculty, staff and alumni are welcome.


7–8 p.m. GREEK LIFE INFORMATION MEETINGLearn more about the benefits of fraternity and sorority membership – parents welcome.Powered by Greek Life.

Petree Recital HallKirkpatrick Fine Arts Center

9–11 p.m. SHINING STARS MOVIE NIGHTPowered by Religious Life.

Watson LoungeBishop W. Angie Smith Chapel

11:30 p.m. MEET YOUR RAGet to know your neighbors and Resident Assistants!Powered by Residence Life.

Your residence hall floor.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 20167 a.m.–7 p.m. MEAL PLAN OPEN

Full-service dining available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card or cash.


7:30 a.m.– 2 p.m.

ALVIN’S CAFÉ OPENStarsCash, credit card or cash accepted.


8:30 a.m.– 5 p.m.



8:30–9 a.m. MATRICULATION CONVOCATION PROCESSIONAttendance required of all new undergraduates. Parents and families welcome. Coffee, juice and pastries available for parents at the east entrance of the Clara E. Jones Administration Building.

Students meet at McDaniel University Center Patio to prepare for procession. Parents gather at east entrance of the Clara E. Jones Administration Building to view the procession

9–10 a.m. MATRICULATION CONVOCATIONAttendance required of all new undergraduates, including all freshmen music students who are enrolled in choir. This ceremony formally welcomes all new students as members of the Oklahoma City University community. Sunday dress. Parents and families welcome.

Kirkpatrick AuditoriumKirkpatrick Fine Arts Center

10–10:30 a.m. MATRICULATION CONVOCATION RECEPTIONMeet members of the Student Government Association and learn about the role student government plays in campus life. Powered by SGA.

AtriumBass School of Music

11–11:30 a.m. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 411Get the inside scoop from recent OCU grads!Powered by the Alumni Association.

Great Hall

ACADEMIC ORIENTATION MEETINGSAttendance required of all new undergraduates. Parents welcome.

2–4 p.m. PETREE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Great HallMcDaniel UniversityCenter

2–4 p.m. UNIVERSITY STUDIESFor students who have not selected a major.

Great HallMcDaniel University Center

2–4 p.m. MEINDERS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Norick LoungeMeinders School of Business

2–4 p.m. WIMBERLY SCHOOL OF RELIGION Great HallMcDaniel University Center

2–4 p.m. KRAMER SCHOOL OF NURSING NSE 135-136Kramer School of Nursing

2–4:30 p.m. SCHOOL OF THEATRE Burg AuditoriumKirkpatrick Fine Arts Center

2–4:30 p.m. BASS SCHOOL OF MUSICAll Music majors.

Petree Recital HallKirkpatrick Fine ArtsCenter

2–5:00 p.m. ANN LACY SCHOOL OF AMERICAN DANCE AND ENTERTAINMENTAll Dance and Entertainment Business majors.

Gaylord Center

5–5:30 p.m. ANN LACY SCHOOL OF AMERICAN DANCE AND ENTERTAINMENTParents only information session

Gaylord Center

5:30– 11:15 p.m.

SORORITY RECRUITMENT—ROUND ONEOpen House.Powered by Panhellenic Association.


8–11 p.m. STARS ON BRICKTOWNCheck out Bricktown, Oklahoma City’s hottest entertainment district. Food and movie passes will be provided to new students. OCU Hospitality Tent will be located on the plaza at 150 E. Reno, north of Harkins Theater. To avoid paying a parking fee, please catch the shuttle leaving the east side of Methodist Hall parking area every 20 minutes until 10:30 p.m. Limited shuttle space is available. Powered by Student Affairs.

Bricktown

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 20167 a.m.–7 p.m. MEAL PLAN OPEN

Full-service dining is available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card or cash.


7:30 a.m.–midnight

ALVIN’S CAFÉ OPENStarsCash, credit card or cash accepted


8:30 a.m.– 6 p.m.



9–10 a.m. MUSIC THEORY PLACEMENT EXAMAttendance required for new music majors and students enrolling in music theory.


9–10 a.m. MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS PLACEMENT EXAMAttendance required for new dance student who wishes to test out of the Music Fundamentals course

FA340Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center

10–11:45 a.m. FIRST-YEAR FOLLIESHave fun and make new friends!Attendance required of all new undergraduates.

Freede Wellness Center

12–1:15 p.m. OCUREADS DISCUSSION GROUPSLed by faculty, staff and upper-class students. Attendance required of all new undergraduates. Lunch provided.

Various ClassroomsWalker CenterMeinders School of Business

1:30–4:30 p.m. CAMPUS INFORMATION MEETINGSAttendance required of all new undergraduates.Powered by the Dean of Students and Dulaney-Brown Library.


4:45–5:45 p.m. DANCING LIKE A STAROpen to all majors. Experience the joy of movement and dance. Wear loose clothing. Ballet or jazz shoes required.

Gaylord Center

7–8:30 p.m. OCUREADS 2016 Author Presents “The Prince of los Cocuyos: A Miami Childhood” by Richard Blanco.A poignant, hilarious, and inspiring memoir from an inaugural poet. The story explores his coming of age as the child of Cuban immigrants comes to understand his place in America while grappling with the many facets of his personal identity.

Petree Recital Hall, Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center

8:30– 9:30 p.m.

OCUREADS BOOK SIGNINGBring your book to be signed by the author. Books also available for purchase from the OCU Campus Store.

Petree Recital Hall LobbyKirkpatrick Fine Arts Center

9:30– 11:30 p.m.

THE CLUE TO OCUClue—it’s not just a game anymore! It’s an interactive, mystery-packed tour of the OCU campus.

PavilionWest Lawn

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 20167 a.m.–7 p.m. MEAL PLAN OPEN

Full-service dining available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card or cash.


7:30 a.m.– 8 p.m.



8:30 a.m.– 5 p.m.



9–10 a.m. IMPACT“If only I knew that when I was a new student…” What you need to know to help you later!


10–11 a.m. MEET THE AUTHORJoin author Richard Blanco for an informal conversation. Pastries and coffee served.

Rapp Reading RoomDulaney-Browne Library

11 a.m.–1 p.m. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATIONAttendance required of all new international students. Powered by Multicultural Student Affairs.

Gardner Conference CenterMeinders School of Business

12:15–1 p.m. BLUE OUT BLOW OUT PEP RALLYStarsky knows what it really means to be a STAR! Come find out for yourself!

Freede Wellness Center

1:10–2:10 p.m. HUG AN ELEPHANT, KISS A GIRAFFEA presentation from featured guest, Justin Jones-Fosu, on redefining diversity in everyday life. Attendance required of all new undergraduates.

Petree Recital Hall Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center

2:10-3:15 p.m. CAMPUS CULTURE DISCUSSION GROUPSLed by faculty, staff and upper-class students.Attendance required of all new undergraduates.

Various ClassroomsWalker CenterMeinders School of Business

4:30–10:15 p.m. SORORITY RECRUITMENT—ROUND TWOPhilanthropy Night.Powered by Panhellenic Association.


7–10 p.m. GAME NIGHT WITH DULANEY-BROWNECome hang out. Video and board games.

Dulaney-Browne Library

9 p.m.–midnight

OPEN MIC NIGHTLife takes practice! Share your talent or be amazed by other OCU students.Powered by FYE [First-Year Experience].


SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 20169 a.m.–3 p.m. ALVIN’S CAFÉ OPEN

StarsCash, credit card or cash accepted.Alvin’s CaféMcDaniel University Center

11 a.m.– 1:30 p.m.5–7 p.m.

MEAL PLAN OPENFull-service dining is available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card or cash.


10 a.m.–3 p.m. OKCONNECTCome out to learn about your new home, Oklahoma City! Participating students will meet their shuttle bus at the West Lawn Pavillion at 10 a.m.. Reservation required; sign up by visiting okcu.edu/students/first-year/programs/Powered by FYE [First-Year Experience].

Oklahoma City

4:30–9:15 p.m. SORORITY RECRUITMENT—ROUND THREEPreference Night.Powered by Panhellenic Association.


9:30–11 p.m. CAPTURE THE FLAGCome play one of your favorite childhood games with the Class of 2020 and OCU faculty and staff!

Quad Lawn

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 20165 p.m.–midnight



10 a.m. SORORITY RECRUITMENT—BID DAY!Powered by Panhellenic Association


11 a.m.– 1:30 p.m.,5–7 p.m.

MEAL PLAN OPENFull-service dining is available in the Caf for meal plan participants. Those without a meal plan may use StarsCash, credit card and cash.


6–8 p.m. PRANK WARSCome meet your neighbors and play some crazy games! Powered by Residence Life.

Walker Hall

8–9:30 p.m. MEET THE NEIGHBORSSee you poolside. Powered by Residence Life.

Cokesbury Clubhouse and Pool

Oklahoma City University pledges to recruit, select, and promote diversity by providing equality of opportunity in higher education for all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion and tenure, and applications for admission or employment, without discrimination or segregation based on sex (gender), race, age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic history, national origin, marital status, medical condition, religious creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, parenting status, status as a veteran, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics. The Chief Human Resources Officer, located in Room 105 of the Clara E. Jones Administration Building, telephone 405-208-5075, coordinates the University’s compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and amendments, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

Oklahoma City University embraces the United Methodist tradition of scholarship and service and welcomes all faiths in a culturally rich community dedicated to student success. Men and women pursue academic excellence through a rigorous curriculum focused on students’ intellectual, moral, and spiritual development to prepare them to become effective leaders in service to their communities.

[email protected]/groups/OKCUClass2020

2501 N. Blackwelder, Oklahoma City, OK 73106

[email protected] 405.208.5255 800.633.7242

okcu.edu

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