2013 Orientation Handbook

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New Student Schedule

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CAMPUS RESOURCESAll of these numbers may be reached from

off-campus by dialing 319-399-XXXX

SECURITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x8888Campus Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x8000Academic Achievement Program (AAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x8547Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x8500Athletics Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x8599Audiovisual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x8583Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x8568Business Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x8525Cafeteria Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x8648Career Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x8844Chaplains Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x8546Dean of Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x8741Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x8540Greek Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x8609Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x8617Library (Stewart Memorial Library) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x8585Mailroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x8554Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x8609President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x8686Registrar’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x8526Residence Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x8741Service Learning & Campus Engagment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x8660Speaking Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x8047Vice President for Academic Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x8616Vice President for Student Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x8843Writing Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x8743

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Important Orientation Instructions1 . When going through the Orientation schedule, be aware of events with a crimson

heading . These events are required .2 . Identify your College Adjustment Peer (CAP) and meet him/her on Wednesday

at 1:15 p .m . at the location assigned on the chart found on the third page of this schedule .

3 . If an event is repeated, you only need attend one of the arranged times for that event . Review the schedule and plan to attend the session with the fewest conflicts .

4 . During Orientation you will meet with your advisor to plan your class schedule prior to registration . Before you meet with your advisor you must participate in the following (in no particular order):

• Writing Exercise: all students participating in an FYS class are required to complete .

• Music Placement Test (if applicable) .• Music Audition (if applicable, by appointment) .

Using the Orientation Schedule

Athletic Practices & Music AuditionsInformation regarding athletic practices and music auditions can be found on the first page of each day . The “Athletes” box pertains to students involved in campus athletics and lists practice times for all athletic teams during that day . The “Music” box lists all of the times when the music placement test and music auditions will take place throughout that day . Remember to always check with your instructor or coach to verify the time and location of your next practice . If a conflict arises between a practice and a required Orientation event, you should always attend the required Orientation event .

Schedule at a GlanceFor an abbreviated list of each day’s events, refer to the crimson box entitled “Schedule at a Glance .” Here you will find the events and their starting times . Detailed information on the events follows the “Schedule at a Glance” section, which will provide other important information .

The Writing ExerciseAll first-year students were required to complete the Writing Exercise online prior to arriving on campus . If you have not completed the Writing Exercise, you must com-plete it at the designated time on Wednesday, August 21 from 8:00 a .m . to 10:00 a .m . Each student’s paper is scored by two or three different faculty readers . Based on these evaluations, faculty advisors will receive recommendations concerning students who

should consider enrolling in a writing course during their first term at Coe . All first-year students must complete the Writing Exercise before they can complete course registration .

Identification CardsAll students must obtain a Coe identification card . The Coe identification card also serves as access to the residence halls . If you sent in a picture for your identification card this summer, you will receive your card upon check in at your residence hall . If you did not send in a picture this summer, please visit the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs in Upper Gage after picking up your residence hall keys . The office is open from 8:00 a .m . to 4:30 p .m . during the work week . All ID cards are free of charge the first time . If your card is lost or damaged, a replacement costs $30 .00 . Students must carry their ID cards with them and present them to the host at each meal in The “U” . Upon turning 21 years of age, a student will be issued a new ID card in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs .

Orientation Week ChampionshipThroughout the week of Orientation, you will note several events marked as CAP Team events . All of these events are in the spirit of fun and are a part of the “Orienta-tion Week Championship .” Points are awarded based on participation with a bonus given to the winning teams of each CAP Team event . At the culmination of the week, the CAP Team with the most points will be named Orientation Champion and will win a special dinner with President Phifer . The following is a list of CAP Team events (these events are indicated as such):

1 . Kickball Tournament2 . Window Painting Competition3 . Dragonboat Races

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2013Residence Hall/Orientation Check-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:00 p .m . - 8:00 p .m .Late-Night Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 p .m . - 11:00 p .m .

Today’s Athletics Schedule*Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA Men’s Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA Women’s Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA Cross Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBAVolleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA Women’s Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBAWomen’s Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA

*If a conflict should arise between a practice and a required event, you must attend the required Orientation event .

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Today’s Schedule at a GlanceResidence Hall/Orientation Check-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 a .m . - 11:00 a .m .

Alternate Writing Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 a .m . - 10:00 a .m .Parent Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a .m . - 11:00 a .m .International Student Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 a .m . - 11:30 a .m .Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a .m . - 1:30 p .m . Parent Sessions I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 a .m . - 11:45 a .m . Parent Luncheons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:00 p .m . - 12:45 p .m . Parent Sessions II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:00 p .m . - 1:45 p .m . CAP Team Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:15 p .m . - 1:30 p .m .New Student Group Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 p .m . - 2:00 p .m . History and Ringing of the Victory Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:00 p .m . - 3:00 p .m . Convocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3:00 p .m . - 4:00 p .m . Parent/Student Introduction to FYS Professor & CAPs . . . . .4:15 p .m . - 5:00 p .m .Alumni Legacy Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:00 p .m . - 6:00 p .m . Parents Depart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p .m . Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 p .m . - 7:30 p .m . CAP Team Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:30 p .m . - 8:00 p .m .Taking Adversity out of Diversity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 p .m . - 9:30 p .m . Floor Meeting with RAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 p .m . - 10:15 p .m .Late Night Ice Skate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:30 p .m . - 12:00 a .m .

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2013Today’s Music Schedule

Music Auditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBAAuditions will occur at individually scheduled times in Marquis Hall within this time period.

Residence Hall Check-in & Orientation Check In . . . . . . . . . 7:00 a .m . – 11:00 a .m .Residence Halls/Upper Gage Memorial UnionThe Residence Life staff will help new students get settled in before the full schedule of activities begins . Students should check-in at the lobby of their residence hall and then proceed to Upper Gage Memorial Union to pick up their Orientation packets and student identification cards .

Alternate Writing Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a .m . – 10:00 a .m .Stuart Hall Computer Labs (Required if Applicable)If you did not complete the writing exercise in one of the time slots offered over the summer, you are required to complete it at this time .

Parent Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 a .m . – 11:00 a .m .Upper Gage Memorial UnionMembers of the Parents’ Council will be on hand to welcome parents to Coe . Take a break, stop by and grab a snack .

International Student Workshop I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 a .m . - 11:30 a .m .Kesler Auditorium, Hickok HallPlease bring your passports and I-20s with you to this session . Important information is provided to all international students concerning immigration status and the government rules and regulations while in the United States . A group photo will be taken .

Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a .m . – 1:30 p .m .Gage Memorial Union, The “U”All students and parents not participating in luncheons may proceed to The “U” .

Parent Sessions I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 a .m . – 11:45 a .m .Letting Go: Lower Gage Memorial UnionBookstore, Business, and Financial Aid Q & A: Lower Gage Memorial UnionCampus Life: The P.U.B.

Parent Luncheons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 p .m . - 12:45 p .m .Lower Gage Memorial Union Professors will answer your questions about a liberal arts education in preparation for a professional career .

Liberal Arts & The Health Professions: Lower Gage Memorial UnionLiberal Arts & Teacher Education: Lower Gage Memorial UnionLiberal Arts & Beyond: It’s Okay to be Undecided: The P.U.B.

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ugust 21, 2013Today’s Athletics Schedule*Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA Men’s Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA Women’s Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA Cross Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBAVolleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA Women’s Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBAWomen’s Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA


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Parent Sessions II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 p .m . – 1:45 p .m .Letting Go: Lower Gage Memorial UnionBookstore, Business, and Financial Aid Q & A: Lower Gage Memorial UnionCampus Life: The P .U .B .

CAP Team Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:15 p .m . – 1:30 p .m .Assigned Locations (see page 3)Students meet their College Adjustment Peer (CAP) and other members of their First-Year Seminar class .

New Student Group Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:30 p .m . - 2:00 p .m .Steward Memorial Library StepsGather with your fellow classmates for a Class of 2016 photo!

History and Ringing of the Victory Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 p .m . – 3:00 p .m .Victory Bell, Eby QuadListen to a quick explanation of the history and tradition of Coe’s Victory Bell before taking your turn in the traditional ringing of the bell . The Coe College Alumni Association invites all first years and parents to enjoy Millstream Root Beer from Amana, Iowa following the ringing of the bell .

Convocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:00 p .m . – 4:00 p .m .Sinclair AuditoriumThe 2012-2013 academic year officially opens with full pomp and circumstance led by the President of the College, Dr . James Phifer, and Student Body President, Anna Barton .

Parent/Student Introduction to FYS Professor & CAPs . . . . . . . . 4:15 p .m . – 5:00 p .m .Meet at FYS Classrooms (see page 3)An opportunity for parents to meet their student’s FYS professor .

Alumni Legacy Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:00 p .m . - 6:00 p .m .Clark Alumni HouseThe Alumni Office invites Coe alumni, their first-year students and families to a special reception in celebration of their continued legacy at Coe College . Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served . A group picture will be taken at 5:15 p .m .

Music Auditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:00 p .m . - 9:30 p .m .Auditions will occur at individually scheduled times in Marquis Hall within this time period.

Parents Depart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p .m .It has been a long day of traveling, unpacking, and meeting new faces . Time to head home fora good night’s rest . Travel safely!

Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p .m . - 7:30 p .m .Gage Memorial Union, The “U”

CAP Team Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p .m . – 8:00 p .m .Assigned Locations (see page 3)

Taking Adversity out of Diversity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 p .m . – 9:30 p .m .Dows TheatreEven well-intended people cause harm and they don’t even realize it is happening . Enjoy this session with Dr . Maura Cullen while learning how to help create an inclusive and supportive Coe Community .

Floor Meeting with RAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30 p .m . - 10:15 p .m .Residence HallsAt Coe there are mandatory floor meetings at least once a month . This will be your first floor meeting of the year where you will meet your floormates and learn the college policies .

Late Night Ice Skating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 p .m . - 12:00 p .m .Cedar Rapids Ice ArenaIce skating in August?! Don’t miss this chance to glide or slide around at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena, home of the Cedar Rapids Rough Riders Hockey Team . Buses will load at 10:15 p .m . in the Voorhees Circle .

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2013Today’s Schedule at a Glance

Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 a .m . - 9:00 a .m .First Year Seminar Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 a .m . - 12:00 p .m .International Student Workshop II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 p .m . - 1:30 p .m .Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 p .m . - 1:30 p .m .Academic Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:30 p .m . - 1:30 p .m .Department Open Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30 p .m . - 1:00 p .m . & 1:00 p .m . - 1:30 p .m .A Primates Memoir Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:30 p .m . - 2:30 p .m .Academic Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:30 p .m . - 6:00 p .m .AlcoholEdu Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 p .m . - 4:30 p .m .Advising Session for Students in a Health-Related Field . . . . . . . . . 3:15 p .m . - 4:00 p .m .CAP Team Event: Kickball Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3:15 p .m . - 6:15 p .m .Writing/Speaking Center Open House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 p .m . - 6:30 p .m .Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 p .m . - 7:00 p .m .CAP Team Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p .m . - 8:00 p .m .Katie Koestner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 p .m . - 9:00 p .m .CAP Team Meeting/Debrief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:00 p .m . - 9:30 p .m .All-Hall Ice Cream Socials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 p .m . - 11:00 p .m .



Today’s Music ScheduleMusic Theory Placement Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBAAll students who anticipate becoming a music major or minor, or anticipate enrolling in Theory of Music I must take this exam prior to meeting with their FYS instructor. The test will take place in Marquis Hall, Room 4.

Music Auditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA

Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 a .m . - 9:00 a .m .Gage Memorial Union, The “U”

First Year Seminar Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11:00 a .m . - 12:00 p .m .FYS Classroom Locations (see page 3)

International Student Workshop II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:00 p .m . - 1:30 p .m .Kesler Auditorium, Hickok Hall (Required if Applicable)Important information is provided to all international students to aid in a smooth transition to life as college students in the United States . A box lunch will be provided .

Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 p .m . – 1:30 p .m .Gage Memorial Union, The “U”

Academic Advising (by appointment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:30 p .m . - 1:30 p .m .Faculty OfficesStudents meet with their FYS professor to determine their fall schedules .

Department Open Houses . . . . . .12:30 p .m .-1:00 p .m . & 1:00 p .m .–1:30 p .m .See insert. Location TBA by department.Get your Coe career off on the right foot by attending Open Houses that pertain to your academic areas of interest . Students must attend one Open House for each session, each lasting a half hour . Professors will be there to give more information about majors, important class requirements, and opportunities within their department . Meet your professors early and see what Coe has to offer!

A Primates Memoir Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30 p .m . – 2:30 p .m .FYS Classrooms Locations (see page 3)

Academic Advising (by appointment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:30 p .m . - 6:00 p .m .Faculty OfficesStudents meet with their FYS professor to determine their fall schedules .

AlcoholEdu Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 p .m . - 4:30 p .m .Main Floor of Stewart Memorial Library, required if applicable.Students may take this time to complete AlcoholEdu if they have not yet done so .

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Advising Session for Students in a Health-Related Field . . . . . . . . . . 3:15 p .m . – 4:00 p .m .Lower Gage Memorial Union, Lynch RoomStudents considering a course of study in the health sciences are encouraged to attend a meeting with professors from the Chemistry, Biology, and Nursing departments .

CAP Team Event: Kickball Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:15 p .m . – 6:15 p .m .Various locations on campus, TBA by CAP LeadersCome help your team compete to win the Orientation Kickball Tournament! The winning team will receive prizes and points toward the Orientation Week Championship .

Writing Center Open House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 p .m . - 6:30 p .m .Gage AnnexJoin the Writing Center staff for snacks and beverages as they explain more about what the Writing Center can do to help you adjust to college level writing and revising . You may come and go as you please . Faculty will be available to discuss the results of the Online Summer Writing Exercise as well .

Speaking Center Open House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 p .m . - 6:30 p .m .Eby Academic AnnexHead over to the Speaking Center to meet some of the staff members and learn a little about what services they can offer . Come and go as you please . When it comes time to give presentations in class, they’ll be a great resource to help get you prepared .

Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 p .m . – 7:00 p .m .Gage Memorial Union, The “U”

CAP Team Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p .m . – 8:00 p .m .Assigned Locations (see page 3)

Katie Koestner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 p .m . - 9:00 p .m .Dows TheatreIn this emotionally gripping presentation, Katie discusses her journey from victim to survivor . Interweaving her own story with vignettes from survivors across the country, Katie offers a three-fold message of successful sexual communication, responsibility in the use of drugs and alcohol, and respect for self and peers .

CAP Team Meeting/Debrief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:00 p .m .-9:30 p .m .Assigned Locations (see page 3)

All-Hall Ice Cream Socials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 p .m . – 11:00 p .m .Residence HallsJoin all the residents in your building for some ice cream sundaes . This is your chance to meet the people you will be living with for the next year!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2013Today’s Schedule at a Glance

Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 a .m . - 9:00 a .m .Academic Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a .m . - 10:30 a .m .Alcohol Edu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 a .m . - 10:30 a .m .International Student Workshop III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a .m . - 10:00 a .m .Rotating Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a .m . - 12:00 p .m .Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 p .m . - 1:30 p .m .CAP Team Event: Window Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:30 p .m . - 3:30 p .m .Academic Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:00 p .m . - 1:45 p .m .Alcohol Edu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:00 p .m . - 4:00 p .m .Work Study Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:30 p .m . - 3:15 p .m . & 3:30 p .m . - 4:15 p .m .Registration for Fall Term Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:00 p .m . - 5:30 p .m .Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 p .m . - 6:30 p .m .CAP Team Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 p .m . - 8:30 p .m .A Shot of Reality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 p .m . - 11:00 p .m .



Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 a .m . - 9:00 a .m .Gage Memorial Union, The “U”

Academic Advising (by appointment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 a .m . - 10:30 a .m .Faculty OfficesStudents meet with their FYS professor to determine their Fall schedules .

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AlcoholEdu Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a .m . - 10:30 a .m .Main Floor of Stewart Memorial Library, required if applicable.Students may take this time to complete AlcoholEdu if they have not yet done so .

International Student Workshop III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a .m . - 10:00 a .m .Kesler Auditorium, Hickok Hall (Required if Applicable)Important information will be provided to international students and their roommates on the art of living together in a college residence hall . Your roommates have been invited! Encourage them to come!

Rotating Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:30 a .m . - 12:00 p .m .In these 90 minutes you will attend three different sessions . Your CAP Leader will guide you to each session location .

Health & Wellness: Meet Your ResourcesCherry AuditoriumMeet the staff members who help keep you healthy and can make you feel better on campus .

Computing at CoeVarious locations (Follow CAP Leader)Log into all of your Coe accounts and learn how to use the many computing resources you have at Coe .

Security at CoeThe P.U.B.Dean of Students Erik Albinson and Director of Security Carlos Velez will discuss the Cedar Rapids community and security services provided to Coe students .

Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 p .m . - 1:30 p .m .Gage Memorial Union, The “U”

CAP Team Event: Window Painting Competition . . . . . .12:30 p .m . - 3:30 p .m .Upper Gage Memorial UnionAssist your teammates in beautifying the Coe Campus by competing in the Window Painting Competition . Prizes and points will be given to the best overall window .

Academic Advising (by Appointment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:00 p .m . - 1:45 p .m .Faculty OfficesStudents meet with their FYS professor to determine their fall schedules .

AlcoholEdu Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:00 p .m . - 4:00 p .m .Stuart Hall 2nd Floor Computer Lab, required if applicable.Students may take this time to complete AlcoholEdu if they have not yet done so .

Work-Study Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 p .m . - 3:15 p .m .Kesler Auditorium, Hickok Hall, required if applicable.This informational session is mandatory for students who have been offered Work Study .

Work-Study Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 p .m . - 4:15 p .m .Kesler Auditorium, Hickok Hall, required if applicable.Repeat Session . See description above .

Registration For Fall Term Classes &Entering Student Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:00 p .m . - 5:30 p .m .Stewart Memorial LibraryStudents are designated a specific time at which to register . Please bring all registration materials, including the signed registration form from your Advisor to Stewart Memorial Library approximately 30 minutes before the time designated below . Registration will take place on the 2nd and 3rd level of the Library . Library and Orientation Staff will be available to direct you through the registration process . Following registration you will be required to complete an Entering Student Survey .

Grill Out (Hosted by The Greek Community) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 p .m . - 6:30 p .m .Gage Memorial Union Patio

CAP Team Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 p .m . - 8:30 p .m .Assigned Locations (see page 3)

A Shot of Reality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 p .m . - 11:15 p .m .Assigned Locations (see page 3)

Time ID NumbersTBA Transfer/MAT/ReadmitsTBA 90,500-1744899TBA 1744900-1745149TBA 1745150-1745779

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Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a .m . - 10:00 a .m .

Load Buses for Dragon Boat Races . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 a .m . & 12:00 p .m .Dragon Boat Races . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:00 p .m . - 4:00 p .m .Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p .m . - 7:30 p .m .

CAP Team Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:30 p .m . - 9:00 p .m .Once A Kohawk, Always a Kohawk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:30 p .m . - 9:00 p .m .Hypnotist Frederick Winters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 p .m . - 11:15 p .m .CAP Team Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:15 p .m . - 10:45 p .m .Outdoor Late Night Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 p .m . - 1:00 a .m .

Today’s Athletics Schedule*Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA Men’s Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA Women’s Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA Cross Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBAVolleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA Women’s Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA


Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a .m . - 10:00 a .m .Gage Memorial Union, The “U”

Load Buses for Dragonboat Races . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11:30 a .m . & 12:00 p .m .College DriveCheck with your CAP leader to see which time you will be leaving to head out to the park!

CAP Team Event: Dragonboat Races . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:00 p .m . - 4:00 p .m .Pleasant Creek State ParkThe 17th Annual Dragonboat Races offer a thrilling way to meet new classmates . CAP Leaders will be pounding the drums, grabbing the flags, and leading each Dragonboat team of new students to victory . Race against other CAP teams and Coe College faculty and staff in an event you don’t want to miss!


CAP Team Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:30 p .m . - 9:00 p .m .Assigned Locations (see page 3)

Once a Kohawk, Always a Kohawk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:30 p .m . - 9:00 p .m .Dows TheatreThe Advancement Office will present a fun, interactive presentation about the history, traditions and future of Kohawks around the world . You are a student at Coe now, but you will be a Kohawk forever!

Hypnotist Frederick Winters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 p .m . - 11:15 p .m .Dows TheatreAn opportunity for you and your new friends to be hypnotized by award-winning hypnotist Frederick Winters .

CAP Team Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:15 p .m . - 10:45 p .m .Assigned Locations (see page 3)

Outdoor Late Night Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 p .m . - 1:00 a .m .Pub Patio

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Presidential Brunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a .m . - 12:30 p .m .Vans to Target . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 p .m . - 4:00 p .m .

CAP Team Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3:00 p .m . - 5:00 p .m .Service Project for St . Luke’s Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:00 p .m . - 5:00 p .m .

Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 p .m . - 6:30 p .m .

Today’s Athletics Schedule*Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA Men’s Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA Women’s Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA Cross Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBAVolleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA Women’s Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA


Presidential Brunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:30 a .m . - 12:30 p .m .Gage Memorial Union, The “U”Enjoy a delicious brunch in the “U” with President Phifer, fellow first-year students, and your FYS professors . Awards will be given to the top Orientation Week winners . It’s the perfect ending to a great week before classes begin .

Vans to Target . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 p .m . - 4:00 p .m .Voorhees CircleStill need notebooks or residence hall materials? Do some last-minute shopping before the school year kicks off . Vans run every 30 minutes .

CAP Team Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3:00 p .m . - 5:00 p .m .Hang out with your CAP group one last time during an activity of your CAP group’s choosing

Service Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:00 p .m . - 5:00 p .m .Armstrong/Douglas LobbyBefore heading off to classes Monday, join the Office of Service-Learning and Campus Engagement in creating projects for children at St . Luke’s Hospital . Come for an hour, two hours, or just 15 minutes! Relax and have a great afternoon getting to know your fellow Kohawks!


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Transcript of 2013 Orientation Handbook