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As we kick off another academic year,we are excited to celebrate with a wonderful variety of

programs and activities! Take a close look at the scheduleand participate in as many opportunities as your schedule

allows. This is a great way to get better connected atSouthern, meet new people, learn about new

opportunities, and get some free food!


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ONGOINGWOW EVENTS8am-10pmPillow Give-a-way • Every day during WOWFind a welcome back pillow hidden in the Adanti StudentCenter and redeem the sticker on the back of the pillow at thebookstore for a prize. The pillow is yours to keep!

The following offices will hold extendedhours on the dates listed below:

• UG admissions• first stop• academic and career advising• Bursar• card services• Disability Resource center• financial aid• Graduate studies• Registrar’s office • Residence life• student health and wellness center

Monday, August 25 8:00am – 6:00pmTuesday, August 26 8:00am – 6:00pmWednesday, August 27 8:00am – 6:00pmThursday, August 28 8:00am – 6:00pmFriday, August 29 8:00am – 4:30pmMonday, September 1 (Holiday - University Closed)Tuesday, September 2 8:00am – 6:00pmWednesday, September 3 – Friday, September 5 8:00am – 4:30pm

10:00am-2:00pmJoin Alumni Relations for Refreshments Every weekday during WOW Front of WintergreenAlumni Relations will have important information on scholarships, mentoring, and networking with alumni.thursday, august 28 throughfriday, september 5



To Crown the Rainbow: New Paintings from Lauren Brittonexhibition Dates: august 28 - october 19

John lyman center for the Performing arts lobby Gallery open monday thru friday10:00am-5:00pm

Reception Date: sunday, sept. 14 • 2:00pm-5:00pmAn art exhibit that explores the queer experienceusing icons and signifiers. The artist hasinvestigated the rainbow as a signifier and hasrecently been thinking about the problematicnature of the rainbow in culture. Sponsored By: The Lyman Center, LGBTQIA Prism Cluband the Sexuality and Gender Equality (S.A.G.E.)Center.

Owls Nest Welcome Centersthursday august 28 • 8:00-11:00am

wintergreen Parking Garage and Davis Parking Garage

friday august 29 • 8:00-11:00amwintergreen Parking Garage and DavisParking Garage

tuesday september 2 • 4:30-7:45pm school of Business and Jennings/morrill Rotunda

Owl Locator StationsNeed help finding a class or locating an office oncampus? Stop by our Owl Locator Stations in theAcademic Quad, where Southern student leaderswill be stationed to help answer questions and getyou on your intended flight path!thursday, august 28 • 8:00am-2:00pm friday, august 29 • 8:00am-12:00pmtuesday, september 2 • 8:00am-2:00pmwednesday, september 3 • 8:00-2:00pm

ONGOINGWOW EVENTS

Be on the lookout for a group ofRowdy owls throughout wow.show your owl spirit and win prizes!

Rowdy owls Prize Brigade!


8:00pm-10:00pm • Drive-In Movie • ResLife QuadCome out to relax and watch “Neighbors” on the outdoor big-screen! Free popcorn brought

to you by RHA!

12:00pm-2:00pmPeanut Butter and Jelly Thursdays • Academic Quad

Join ProCon and make your own PB&J and mingle with other SCSUstudents! Learn how to get involved in SCSU’s programming board!

12:30pm-1:00pm • Instant Chinese! • EN D149Southern teaches Chinese! Join the World Languages and LiteraturesDepartment to learn something fun about the Chinese language and culture,and to experience the spirit of globalization on campus! You will be amazedthat you will be able to speak some Chinese instantly!

1:30-3:00pm President’s Ice Cream Social Dunkin’ Donuts Patio AreaJoin President Papazian and her cabinet for acool welcome to the semester!

1:30-3:00pmThe Hungry Games • Academic Quad

Come join the Office of Campus Recreation as we bringlawn games to the President’s Ice Cream Social. Comeplay KanJam, Cornhole, and Baggo! The Office of CampusRecreation will also have staff available to provide studentswith information about upcoming intramural and club sportsseasons.

1:30pm-3:00pm • Do the Blue • Dunkin’ Donuts Patio AreaJoin Southern’s own Blue Crew to show your Southern pride as we start a new year at SCSU.Get your photo taken for a photo project and tell us your favorite part about being aSouthern Owl!

5:00pm-7:30pmScreening and Discussion of the Film “Higher Learning” • EN B121

“Higher Learning,” a film directed by John Singleton and released in 1994, deals with issuessurrounding race, class, gender, sexuality, and nationality on a college campus. Theseconcerns remain important to students today - especially in light of the shootings in Californiain May, new attention towards rape culture and athlete/sports culture, the evolvingimmigration debate, and the discourse around the crumbling of affirmative action programs.Join faculty of the Department of History as they host a screening and discussion addressingthe contemporary relevance of this film and the ways in which courses in their departmentcan help to place these matters impacting the lives of Southern students within their properhistorical contexts.

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President’s Ice Cream Social

WEEK OFWelcome EVENTS


5:00pm-8:00pmPlay Ultimate Frisbee • Club Sports FieldThe SCSU Ultimate Frisbee team invites you to come out and learn the gameof Ultimate Frisbee! Bring your friends and create a team or come alone andjoin ours! Other lawn games will also be available!

8:00pm-12:00am Game Night • FPS & Farnham Hall Game Room

Calling all gamers! Come check out the Farnham Game Room and FarnhamProgramming Space for video and board games! Light snacks and drinks provided by

Farnham Hall.

9:00pm-1:00amWelcome Back “All Black Everything” Dance Party • ASC Ballroom

Welcome back! Join ProCon and your fellow SCSU students for our biggest dance party ofthe year! Don’t forget to wear all black!

11:00am-2:00pmFirst Year Experience Open House • EN B213

Stop by the First Year Experience office to chat with the FYE staff,INQUIRY faculty and peer mentors over light refreshments. Get all of yourquestions answered!

12:00pm-2:00pm • “I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for Ice Cream!” • Academic Quad

Join Southern’s Student Government Association for ice cream novelties, learn aboutstudent governance, and how your voice can make a difference!

5:00pm-10:00pm • Get Your Skate On • Brownell Parking Lot DJ Fire will provide the music as you skate the night away on an outdoor roller-skating rink.Roller skates will be provided!

8:00pm-10:00pm • RHA Movie Series: Life as a House • FPSJoin RHA and the Transfer Living and Learning Community for a showing of Life as a House(2001) Drama – Starring Kevin Kline, Hayden Christensen, Kristin Scott Thomas, and JennaMalone. Directed by Irwin Winkler. When a boring and predictable man is diagnosed withcancer, he resolves to make big changes in his life, including taking custody of his angry andout-of-control teenage son. The two tear down his house, and end up rebuilding all thoseindividuals around them. All involved are confronted with their true selves and have todetermine whether or not to choose to redeem themselves through reinvention.


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Location KeyeN: engleman hall fPs: farnham Programming spaceasc: adanti student centerReslife: Residence lifeDa: Davis hall:mfh: moore field houseconn hall: connecticuthall


2:00pm-6:00pm Carnival Extravaganza Residence Life Quad & West Campus QuadJoin the Office of Residence Life at thisawesome afternoon of festivities! Joinyour fellow students for food, games,inflatables, music and more! Allstudents are welcome!

7:00pm-11:00pm • #scsUsurvived Residence Life Quad & Basketball Court

Congratulations on surviving your first week at SCSU! Come blow offsome steam and play basketball, volleyball and lawn games. Sponsoredby the Residence Life 1st Generation Living and Learning Community.

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ENTS September 3 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm (EN Rotunda): Tim Parrish Book Signing

September 17 • 1:10pm - 2:00pm (EN A120): Writing Race – Panel of 2 Writers

September 29 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm (ASC 306): Male Body Image

September 30 • 7:30pm (ASC Ballroom): Student Panel on Fear and Power

October 1 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm (EN 121): PTSD and What Follows

October 14 • 7:30pm (ASC Theater): American History X

October 22 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm (ASC Ballroom): Dr. M.E. Dyson

October 27 • 1:00pm (ASC Ballroom): “Tricked” Film Screening and Discussion

October 27 • 7:30pm (ASC Ballroom): “Tricked” Film Screening and Discussion

October 28 • 7:30pm (ASC Theater): “Girl Rising” Film Screening and Discussion

October 29 • 1:00pm (ASC Ballroom): Ms. Jane Elliot – Speaker

October 29 • 6:00pm (ASC Theater): Ms. Jane Elliot – Speaker

November 5 • 7:30pm (ASC Ballroom): Open Mic, Expression of Justice

November 12 • 1:00 - 2:00pm (ASC 305): “Mansome” Film Screening and Discussion

November 19 • 7:00pm (ASC Theater): “Skyfall” 007 Film Screening and Discussion


10:00am-4:00pm Beach Bus Trip! to Hammonasset!Buses leaving from MFH

Join the Residence Hall Association and Programs Council off campus for the day! Sign up in the Office of Student Life.

12:30pm-2:00pm SCSU NAACP Labor Day BBQ • Academic Quad

Join members from the SCSU NAACP college chapter as we unite and invite all students to aBBQ to kick off another exciting year at SCSU. Hamburgers, hot dogs and more will beprovided!

6:00pm-10:00pm • International Fair • North Campus Parking Lot All students are welcome to head over to North Campus to participate in the InternationalFair. While you are there meet some of the folks who live in the International Living andLearning Community located in North Campus!

7:00pm-8:30pm • Zumba with the Greeks • FPSGet up, Go Greek! Ditch the boring workout and join SCSU’s sororities for a night of prizes and Zumba!


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if you are graduatingspring or summer 2015act now!


10:00am-2:00pm • School of Education “Welcome Back” • DA LobbyCurrent and future School of Education candidates are invited to drop by our welcome backtables for information and refreshments.

10:00am-2:00pm • Snack & Ask • ASC Fireplace LoungeJoin the INQ Peer Mentors in the Fireplace Lounge and make a “Snack Bag To Go” on yourway to class. Peer Mentors will be available to answer any lingering questions you may have.

11:00am-1:00pm • Snack Bag Project • ASC 201Join us for a creative service project to encourage our young neighbors! We will be creatingsnack bags with messages of academic encouragement for school-aged children within theBrookside Residential Community. Say hello to our neighbors and wish them well as theyenter their first week of school!

12:00pm-2:00pm Multicultural and SAGE Center: A Taste of Culture Open HouseASC 234

Students, faculty and staff are cordiallyinvited to visit the Multicultural and newlyrelocated SAGE Center. Come and learnabout our programs, resources and enjoy ataste of our Southern culture!

12:00pm-2:00pm • Women’s CenterInfo Table • ASC Plaza Level

This informative table will provide info onthe Women’s Center and Men’s Initiative.Information on the Sexual AssaultResponse Team and Bystander Interventionwill be provided.

1:00pm-2:00pmDance on the Lawn • Academic Quad

Join the Theatre Department and ProfessorLarry Nye to learn a dance routine to a bignumber from the musical “Bring it On”.Wear shoes you can move in and BRING IT!

1:00pm-2:30pmBook Signing with TimParrish • EN RotundaMeet the author of this year’scommon read, Fear and WhatFollows, and get your book

signed! Light refreshments will be served.

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Saturday, October 18


1:00pm-3:00pmTransfer Student Hang-OutASC Outside the Game Room

If you are a transfer student, joinSouthern’s Student GovernmentAssociation for some fun, food,and activities while meeting fellowtransfer students. Get tips on howto get connected at SCSU andgain valuable information aboutmaking the most of your Southernexperience!

4:00-5:00pm • Vegetarian/VeganPizza Social • ASC 301

Come enjoy somevegetarian/vegan and gluten free foodwhile learning where to dine in New Haven!

7:00pm-8:00pmLearn “Moore” About

Owls AthleticsMFH

Join members fromthe athleticdepartment,Owls’ student-athletes,members of the“Blue Crew” and recreation, intramurals and club sports staff

members to learn about the extensive opportunities to becomeimmersed in Owl Nation as an athlete, a fan or a student employee.

Giveaways and light refreshments will be provided.

7:00pm-11:00pm Popsicles and Air Brush • FPS

Grab a custom airbrushed t-shirt and enjoy popsicles withyour friends! Sponsored by the Residence Life HonorsCollege Living and Learning Community.

8:00pm-10:00pmCardboard Canoe Race • Pelz Pool

Come join the fun! Teams will construct canoes using only thesupplies provided. Once built, we’re jumping in the water for acompetition! Grab your friends and dress in “team uniforms.”


Ronald D. herron Day of service

saturday, september 20

take part in a southern tradition and joinfellow students, faculty and staff in a day of

service to the New haven community!

Register online before monday, september 15 at

https://southernct.collegiatelink.net



9:00am-9:45am & 10:00am-10:45amRide Outside! • Dunkin’ Donuts Patio

We’re taking your indoor cycling workout outside! Get some fresh airand fitness all in one with this cycling class located outside the MJA StudentCenter. No experience necessary, just dress for a workout. Space is limited so check in 10minutes before class begins! Back to back classes offered 9:00-9:45am/10:00-10:45am.FREE for all students- no membership necessary!

9:30am-11:00am • Commuter Student Meeting: Power Up • ASC 215Stop by the new commuter student lounge to fill up your coffee mug before the rest of theday’s events! Meet fellow commuter students and staff and get your questions answered.Light refreshments will be served.

10:00am-2:00pm • School of Education “Welcome Back” • DA LobbyCurrent and future School of Education candidates are invited to drop by our welcome backtables for information and refreshments.

11:00am-2:00pm • Don’t be Afraid of the DARC! • Dunkin’ Donuts PatioWelcome back to campus! Come and get familiar with the resources available through theDrug and Alcohol Resource Center and pick up a a student success kit! Snacks and giveawayswill be provided!

11:00am-2:00pm • Credit Union Meet and Greet • ASC Street LevelHave you visited your on-campus credit union yet? Stop by for free food, raffles, giveawaysand more! Improve your chances of winning the raffles by opening an account with us! Bringtwo forms of identification and money to deposit!

11:30am • 1:30pm • Fuel Your Brain • Outside Granoff HallCome Fuel Your Brain with the Health and Wellness Center Staff! Grab some food and playgames before classes! Subway sandwiches will be provided outside Granoff Hall, located

across from the Wintergreen Building, for all SCSU Owls!

12:00pm-2:00pmAre You Smarter than Otus? • ASC Plaza Level

How well do you know your school? Compete against everyone’sfavorite mascot, Otus the SCSU Owl, for a chance to win prizes!

Play games and hang out with Otus for the day!

12:00pm-2:00pm • Women’s Studies andTriota Open House • EN B229Meet faculty and students in the WHS Program and Triota, theNational Women’s Studies Honor Society.

12:30pm-3:30pm2014 Unity Welcome Bash • Conn Hall Lawn

Join the Multicultural Center as we kick off the semester with a live Mariachiband, DJ Prince Mal, SCSU student performances, multicultural trivia, light

refreshments and more. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends andlearn about different opportunities at Southern.

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1:00pm-2:00pmWomen’s Center and Men’s Initiative 101 • ASC 308Join staff from the Women’s Center and Men’s Initiative and learn about the services we

offer, how to access these services and the events the Center sponsors.

4:00pm-5:30pmWelcome to the Flow • Yoga Experience • Academic QuadJoin us for “flow” yoga experience! Wear a blue t- shirt and come join the flow!

6:00pm-7:00pm • Safety Decisionsfor Life Gameshow • ASC Theatre

Student teams will compete againstuniversity police in a fun and interactivegame show. Come out and bring yourfriends!

5:30pm-6:30pmGame Night • ASC Ballroom

Grab a friend and come test yourmental health trivia skills with theCounseling Center. Snacks and prizeswill be given away. Find out who the true champions of trivia are!

7:30pm-9:00pm • Slice of New Haven • FPSCome discuss some interesting New Haven facts while enjoying some of New Haven’s mostfamous pizza. Pepe’s, Modern and Bar pizza will all be sampled!

7:00pm-9:00pm • Craft Night • West Campus QuadCome show your creativity with Neff Hall, Hickerson Hall and West Campus! Enjoy tie-dying,cookie decorating and test your knowledge of SCSU trivia!

7:30-9:30pmBring the Noise! • Jess Dow Field (Football Field)S-C-S-U Goooo Southern!!!! Are you a sports fanatic? Do you have schoolspirit? Do you have what it takes to be a part of the Blue Crew? Come outto the First Blue Crew Spirit Night and learn the many chants that we willbe using this year !. Free food, giveaways, and prizes will be provided! GO OWLS!

9:00pm-11:00pm • Pinterest with ProCon • ASC Dining AreaJoin Programs Council as they kick-off their “Pinterest with ProCon” crafts series!Make your own “initial art” to take back to your home or residence hall!



8:00am-2:00pmAthletic Department Welcome Center • MFH and Pelz Gymnasium

Coaches and staff members from the Athletic department will be on hand to provide snacksfor all Owls. Informational materials for upcoming athletic events will also be available.

12:00pm-2:00pm • Peanut Butter and Jelly Thursdays • Academic QuadJoin ProCon and make your own PB&J and mingle with other SCSU students! Learn how toget involved in SCSU’s programming board, ProCon and don’t forget to pick up a free, cooltreat from the ice cream truck!

3:00-5:00pm • True Life: I’m a Student Leader • ASC Resource RoomStop by the ASC Resource Room and meet some of Southern’s Student Leaders! Share inthe enthusiasm of becoming a part of the Owl Family and getting involved around campus.

4:00pm-6:00pmMulticultural and International Welcome Reception • ASC Ballroom

Join staff from the Multicultural Center and the Office of International Education as wewelcome students and faculty to campus. Network with faculty and students and beintroduced to all of the diversity resources on campus. Don’t miss this opportunity toconnect and build bridges that can last for years! All are welcome!

4:00pm-7:30pm • Give a Shirt, Get a Shirt • Conn Hall LawnTransfer student? Bring in a shirt from your transfer institution and trade it in for a SCSU t-shirt! Meet some fellow transfer students, grab some popcorn, cotton candy or snow cones,and hang out. All shirts traded in will be donated to charity.

7:00pm-8:00pm • Graduate Student Social • DA LobbyEnjoy a slice of pizza and socialize with some of Southern’s current graduate students.

8:00pm-11:00pmGreek Life Showcase • ASC Ballroom

Whether you are interested in learning more aboutfraternities and sororities or just looking for a great night ofentertainment, come out to watch fraternity and sororitymembers showcase their talents and perform! The nightpromises to be filled with music, dance and laughter.

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8:30pm-11:00pm • NFL Returns • FPSWant to watch the Seahawks vs. Packersgame on big screen TV’s? Join us to helpcelebrate the return of NFL Football! Lightsnacks and drinks provided.

12:00pm-2:00pmLGBTIQQA & Allies Ice Cream SocialDunkin’ Donuts Patio

Join us for an ice cream social where LGBTIQQA students, faculty, staff and ALLIEScan come together to network and enjoy a delicious treat!

2:00pm-4:00pm • Community Garden Service Project SCSU Community Garden • Behind Davis Hall

Be a part of Southern’s long-standing tradition of service and sustainability byspending time in our beautiful campus garden! Learn about the garden and other

initiatives that intersect service and sustainability while getting your hands a little dirty. Pleasewear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes.

4:00pm-6:00pm • A Happier World Begins with YOU! • ASC TheaterWatch the award winning, thought-provoking documentary, “Happy,” and learn about howyou can create more happiness and well-being in your life. A briefdiscussion on how this film applies to you will follow. Yourheart will smile!

4:00pm-6:30pm Walking Tour of Downtown New HavenLeaving from the front of Hickerson Hall

Join us for an interactive walking tour of downtownNew Haven! Learn some unique history of our greatcity and enjoy some of New Haven’s most famous icecream, Ashley’s!

8:00pm-10:00pm RHA Movie Series: “A League of their Own” • FPS

This film follows the story of two sisters who join the leagueamidst their own growing rivalry. In 2012, this film was selected for preservation in the UnitedStates National Film Registry as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”Sponsored by RHA and the Residence Life 1st Generation Living and Learning Community.


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1:00pm-3:00pmTake a Breath of Fresh AirWest Campus Quad

Take a moment to relax during thecraziness of the Week of Welcome and joinHickerson Hall and the SustainabilityLiving and Learning Community for somebeginner yoga. Afterwards, join us forsome tea and coffee before you join theother WOW events!

1:30pm • Women’s Field Hockey • Jess Dow FieldCome cheer on the women’s field hockey team for their first home game of the season as theytake on Mansfield on the football field!

2:00pm-4:00pm • Model Behavior • ASC Ballroom AJoin the FACE Models Committee of Programs Council to learn about the fundamentals ofmodeling and designing. Find out about tryouts and other upcoming events!

2:00pm-4:00pm • Matinee Movie • ASC TheaterJoin Programs Council at a matinee showing of “Godzilla!” Popcorn and snacks will be served.

7:00pm-11:00pm • Video Game Tournament • FPSShow your skills on all the latest games! Light snacks and drinks will be provided.

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Chinese Mid-Autumn Festivalmonday, september 8 12:00-1:00pmeNG a121

Join the celebration and learn aboutthis cultural event, Chinesetraditions and music, and try amoon cake!

Involvement Fairwednesday, september 10 1:00-3:00pm academic Quad

Come meet representatives from ofour many clubs and organizations!Find out how to get involved oncampus and explore the manyopportunities that we have to offer!

President’s State of theUniversity Address

wednesday, september 171:00-2:00pm asc Ballroom

Southern’s President, Dr. Mary A.Papazian, will speak aboutuniversity goals, new initiatives,facilities, construction, outreach,and student success initiatives forthe 2014-2015 academic year!

UPCOMINGEVENTSSeptember


10:00amWomen’s Field Hockey • Jess Dow Field

Come cheer on the SCSU women’s fieldhockey team as they take on Shippensburg!

1:00pm-4:00pmNFL Sunday Returns

Adanti Student CenterTheater

Join your fellow studentsthe NFL Sunday

season kicks off onthe big screen!

Pizza and wingswill beprovided.


Show your Southern Pride and let our athletes know we support them!

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Football Kickoff Rally, Tailgateand GameRally

friday, september 12 1:00-2:00pmacademic Quad

tailGatesaturday, september 1311:00-12:00pmwintergreen

Game: Noon

Day of Servicesaturday, september 20 The Ronald D. Herron Day ofService is a day designated forSouthern students, faculty and staffto work side by side on service

projects in the New Havencommunity. Register as a group orindividual from now until 10pm onMonday, September 15. https://southernct.collegiatelink.net

Empowering Livesmonday, september 22

Celebrate National HispanicHeritage Month with tasty Latindishes, live performances by SCSUstudents and a keynote speaker.

Zumba with the Fitness Center

tuesday, september 237:30-8:30pmasc Ballroom

Football Tailgatessaturday, september 13saturday, september 2711am-12:00pmfront of wintergreen Building

Stay and Play Weekendfriday, september 26 8:00-10:00pmfarnham Programming space

saturday, september 27 following the football gameRes life Quad

sunday, september 28 Big e trip 10:00am-4:00pm



Alumni Professionals Daywednesday, october 1

Southern students have theopportunity to sit down with alumniwho work in a wide variety ofprofessions. In this relaxedatmosphere, students are able to askalumni questions about their workand enjoy light refreshments.

Lake Compounce Tripfriday, october 10

4:00-11:00pm

Sibling Nightfriday, october 17

Siblings, cousins, young friends andguests are invited to SCSU to spendthe night with their big brother orsister on campus! Sponsored by theOffice of Residence Life, the night isfilled with fun events, dinner andspending time together.

Owl Family Daysaturday, october 18

Southern Connecticut StateUniversity invites the parents andfamilies of students to attend OwlFamily Day. This annual event givesparents and families the opportunityto visit your student’s campus home,meet with university faculty andstaff, cheer on the SCSU footballOwls and meet other SCSU families.

Homecoming Festivities saturday, october 18

A Southern tradition for more than30 years, the theme of this year’sHomecoming is “Owl Nation.”Homecoming includes a SCSUfootball game, Homecomingparade, the Pep Rally, a dance partyand more!

Majors Expooctober

The Majors Expo provides studentsthe opportunity to explore themajors and minors that Southern hasto offer. Students are also providedinformation about careeropportunities related to their majorwhile connecting with faculty, staff,upperclassmen and alumni.

Social Justice Weekwednesday, october 22 to wednesday, october 29

Event locations vary daily.

Adopt-A-Family Food Driveend of october – November

Donate canned and dried non-perishable goods for local families inneed!

Friends of Rudolph end of November – December

In collaboration with the New HavenPolice Department, members of theSouthern community are invited todonate a new, unwrapped, non-violent toy to be donated to childrenfrom local New Haven community.

Day of PeaceDecember

A day on campus designated topromoting peace within ourselves,across the campus, in thecommunity, nation, world and theuniverse.

New York City Tripfriday, December 59:00am-3:00pm

Winter Wonderlandwednesday, December 106:00-9:00pmfarnham Programming space

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Check Out Southern’sAnnual Fall Events!


Hootie: Hoot Loot

Hick: Hickerson Hall

Wilk: Wilkinson Hall

B-Nell: Brownell Hall

Roberta’s (Berta’s): North Campus Market

Owls Account: SCSU Email

Week of Welcome [WOW]: First week of the semester

Conn: Connecticut Hall [Dining Hall]

Bagwag: Bagel Wagon in Engelman Hall

Swipes: Guest meal into Conn Hall/Anywhere Meals

Blue Crew: SCSU Spirit Squad

OA: Orientation Ambassador

RA: Resident Advisor

FNF4A: Friday Night Free For All

Food Loot: Money on your Hoot Loot that can be spent atany on-campus dining facility

Hoot Loot: SCSU ID card. Can also be used as a pre-paiddebit card on campus and at selected locationsoff campus.

TE 8: Temporary Building 8

RHA: Residence Hall Association

Dogleg: Parking lot behind Brownell that is typically usedfor Overnight Guest Parking

SGA: Student Government Association

ProCon: Programs Council

MySCSU: The center of technology needs at SCSU. Hereyou can find links to Learn9, Banner Web, andOWLS Mail.

BannerWeb: A student information system that is used tomanage student records. Here you can findyour schedule, check grades, managefinancial awards, and search the coursecatalog.

Otus: Southern’s mascot, an owl, who you can see aroundcampus and at athletic events sporting his blue andwhite school spirit


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LOL @Lyman CenterLaugh out Loud Comedy Night • friday, september 12, 2014 • 8:00pmTickets: $15 General Public, FREE for SCSUStudents with valid ID (Limit 1)

Homecoming 2014 Laugh out Loud Comedy Night

Nicole Byer, PeteDavidson, JermaineFowler • saturday, october 18, 2014 • 8:00pm

Nicole Byer is one of comedy’sfastest rising stars. As a breakoutof MTV’s hit show, GIRL CODE,she holds over 166,000 Twitterfollowers and now regularlyappears all over the network.Pete Davidson can be seen as aseries regular on three MTVprograms: Guy Code, Wild ‘N’Out and Failosophy. He takes hisreal life situations whether it’stackling family issues or thepitfalls of adolescence and findshumor behind it all.Jermain Fowler is on the cast ofGUY CODE, performed as a

finalist in NBC’s Stand Up for Diversity, toured withComedy Central and is regularly featured onCollegeHumor.com He will next be seen in Fox’sreboot of IN LIVING COLOR.

Tickets: $15 General Public, FREE for SCSUStudents with valid ID (Limit 1)

Laugh out Loud Comedy NightLavell Crawford• saturday, November 1, 2014 • 8:00pmPerhaps best known for his recurring role on AMC’sEmmy Award-winning “BREAKING BAD”funnyman Lavell Crawford is quickly climbing thecomedic ranks and becoming one of the hotteststars in the biz today

Tickets: Contact the box office for ticket prices.

SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody!• thursday, November 13, 2014 • 8:00pm

The best-selling FiftyShades ofGrey hasbecome aworldsensation.Grab yourgirlfriends forSPANK! TheFifty ShadesParody - forbig laughs,

sexy fun, and lots of surprises and post-show, youcan even take a photo with the naughty star himself.


Laugh out Loud Comedy NightHannibal Buress with Special Guest • friday, November 21, 2014 • 8:00pmHannibal Buress is a comedian, actor, writer,musician, magician, and poker dealer from Chicago.He’s appeared on television a lot. At least 10 times.Actually it’s way more than that. He’s the cohost ofThe Eric Andre Show on Adult Swim. He’s a castmember on Broad City on Comedy Central. Hetours regularly doing stand up comedy. There’sother stuff on Google that you can find.


Godspell presented by theCrescent Players and Department of Theatre• october 10, 11, 16, 17 • 8:00pm • october 12, 18, 19 @ 2:00pm

HIGGINS IN HARLEM presented bythe Crescent Players andDepartment of Theatre• Dec. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 • 8:00pm• Dec 6, 7 • 2:00pm• kendall Drama lab


Have your picture taken with Otus

Participate in Homecoming Parade

Take a trip to the Student Center for late night dining

Show your school spirit by joining the BLUE CREW

at an Athletic Event

Play volleyball in the Residence Life Quad

Participate in the Day of Service

Get your UPASS/RIDES cards

Form an intramural team with a group of your friends

Attend a comedy show at the Lyman Center

Read the Common Read book and attend an event

Walk through Founder’s Gate

Go on a late night trip to Three Brother’s Diner

Grab a free sandwich at ProCons PB&J Thursdays

Explore downtown New Haven

Buy apparel from the bookstore

Go to a SCSU vs. UNH athletic event

Enjoy a burger from Louie’s Lunch in Downtown

New Haven, home of the first hamburger

Attend a football tailgate

Compare Pepe’s, Modern and Sally’s Pizza –

New Haven is known for its excellent pizza

Visit the Community Garden on campus

Find the hidden owl in the Engleman rotunda

Attend a Friday Night Free for All Event

Climb West Rock

Visit and buy a cookie from the North Campus Market, aka Roberta’s

Volunteer at or make a donation to our annual

Friends of Rudolph program

Enjoy the Academic Quad on a nice day

Learn to tell time using the sundial on Engleman Hall

Take a weekend shuttle to the mall or Hamden plaza

Rub the statue of Engleman’s head in the

Engleman Rotunda.

Attend a concert at Toad’s Place

Take the train to New York City

This list is a compilation of numerous ideasfrom Southern’s student leaders!

MUST DO while at SCSU:



WEEK OFWELCOMEPRIZESAttend 5programs and earn a free coffeefrom Dunkin’ Donuts.Attend 10programsand earn a long sleeveSCSU t-shirt.Attend 16programs and earn free coffeefrom Dunkin’ Donuts,a long sleeve SCSUt-shirt, plus beentered to win a $250 Barnes andNoble Gift Card.


1. Complete and sign the passport below. 2. Attend programs and activities. 3. Complete an evaluation. 4. Receive an exit sticker. 5. Place all of your stickers into the passport and submit to the

Student Life Office (ASC 212) at the end of WOW. 6. Individuals who complete the passport will be entered in a

drawing for a variety of prizes!

Valid Thurs., Aug. 27th Sun., Sept. 7th

Name: _______________________________________

Student ID #:____________________

Owls Email: ___________________________________

Phone: ______________________

SCSU WEEK OF WELCOME 2014 Passport Procedures

Valid Thurs, Aug. 28 - Sun., Sept. 7

WOW PassPoRt

1.Complete and sign the passport below.

2.Attend programs and activities.

3.Receive a sticker.

4.Place all of your stickers on your passport and submit to the Office of Student Life, ASC 212, by Wed., Sept. 10.

Name: ____________________________________________________

Student ID #: _____________________________________________

Owls Email: ______________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________________________


Week of Welcome 2014

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