Week of Welcome, Spring 2015

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WEEK OF WELCOMEPRIZES

A. Attend 5programs and earn a freecoffee OR hotchocolate fromDunkin’ Donuts.

B. Attend 10programsand earn a longsleeve SCSU t-shirtOR winter beanieplus the prize from A.

C. Attend 16programs Win the prizes fromA & B, plus beentered to win a $250 Barnes andNoble Gift Card.

Valid Mon., Jan. 12 -18

WOW PASSPORT

SCSU WEEK OF WELCOMEWinter 2015 Passport Procedures1.Complete 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, between January 19 and January 23.

Name: _________________________________________________

Student ID #: __________________________________________

Owls Email:____________________________________________

Phone:_________________________________________________


STARTHEREAs we kick off

a new calendar year,we are excited to celebrate with a variety

of programs and activities! Take a closelook at the full list of events andparticipate in as many opportunities as

your schedule allows. This is a great wayto get better connected at Southern, meet

new people, learn about new opportunities, and get some free food!

All events are open to all students.

YourSouthern

ADVENTURES

Complete yourpassport to earnprizes and beeligible to win a$250 Barnes andNoble Gift Card!

2015

4 WEEK OF WELCOME

ACADEMIC SUCCESS INFOAcademic Success Workshops for the Spring

MONDAY EVENINGS5:30-6:20 p.m. • Adanti Student Center 306

January 26:Organizing and Managing YourSemester

February 2:Taking Notes and What to Do With Them

February 9:Preparing for and Taking Mid-terms

February 23: Taking and Writing Essay Tests March 2:Organizing and Managing

Your SemesterMarch 9: Doing Online Research

*Buley Library Room 211 March 23: Researching Papers: From Topic

to Outline April 6:Writing Papers: From Outline to

Rough Draft April 13:Preparing for and Making Classroom

Presentations April 20:Get Ready for Your Final Exams

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS1-2 p.m. • Adanti Student Center 306

January 28: Organizing and Managing Your Semester

February 4:Taking Notes and What to Do With Them

February 11: Preparing for and Taking Mid-terms

February 25: Taking and Writing Essay Tests March 4: Organizing and Managing

Your Semester March 11:Doing Online Research

*Buley Library Room 211March 25:Researching Papers: From Topic

To Outline April 8:Writing Papers: From Outline

To Rough Draft April 15: Preparing for and Making Classroom

Presentations April 22: Get Ready for Your Final Exams

Spring Tutoring Hours for theTutoring and Writing Centers

WRITING:Mon. 11:45 a.m.-7:15 p.m.Tues. 10:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m.Wed. 10:15 a.m.-7:15 p.m.Thurs. 10:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m.Fri. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

MATH:Mon. 10:15 a.m.-6:30 p.m.Tues. 10:15 a.m.-5:45 p.m.Wed. 10:15 a.m.-6:30 p.m.Thurs. 12:30-4:15 p.m.Fri. 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

CHEMISTRY:Mon. 5-6:30 p.m.Tues. 10:15 a.m.-11:45 p.m.Wed. 5-6:30 p.m.Thurs. 1:15-4:15 p.m.

PHYSICS:Mon. 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 2:45-6:30 p.m.Tues. 12:30-2 p.m.Wed. 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 2:45-6:30 p.m.Thurs. 12:30-2 p.m.

SPANISH:Tues.11 a.m.-2:45 p.m.Thurs. 1:15-2:45 p.m.

TECH FLUENCY:Tues./Thurs. 12:30-1:15 p.m.

RESIDENCE HALL TUTORINGThis spring, tutoring is available from 5-9 p.m. onSundays in Farnham Hall for the followingcourses:

MAT 100MAT 102MAT 107MAT 120MAT 122ENG 112 CHE 120CHE 121CHE 125


Taking Care of Business8 a.m.-6 p.m. • Mon.-Thurs. The following offices offer extended hours duringthe Week of Welcome:

• First-Stop – Wintergreen Building• Financial Aid – Wintergreen Building• Bursar – Wintergreen Building • University Card Office –

Wintergreen Building• Registrar’s Office – Wintergreen Building• Academic and Career Advisement

Center – Wintergreen Building• Disability Resource Center – EN C 105• Student Health Services –

Granoff (Wintergreen Avenue)• Student Life –ASC 212• Graduate Studies – EN B 110• Residence Life – Schwartz Hall

Owls Nest Welcome CentersLet us help you start your new semester on apositive note. Grab a snack and let us answer anyquestions that you might have.

Monday, January 128 a.m.-11 a.m.Wintergreen Parking GaragePelz Hallway

4 p.m.-8 p.m.Davis Hall School of Business

Tuesday, January 138 a.m.-11 a.m.Wintergreen Parking GaragePelz Hallway

4 p.m.-8 p.m.Davis Hall School of Business

Owl Locator Stations EN RotundaNeed help finding a class or locating an office oncampus? Stop by our Owl Locator Stations in theEngleman Rotunda, where Southern staff andstudents will be stationed to help answer questionsand provide maps and information to help yousucceed.

Monday, January 127:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.4 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 137:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.4 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.

ONGOING WOW EVENTS

Event Changes and CancellationsAlthough we’re hoping the weather will cooperate this week,we know that this is not always the case. If there are anycancellations or changes in location or time, you can find outabout it here:

Facebook: facebook.com/SCSUStudentLifeTwitter: @SCSUWoW

The event information found in this brochure may change. Besure to check your Owls email for additional updates or checkin at the Adanti Student Center Information Desk.

Location Key

EN: Engleman Hall

FPS: Farnham Programmin

g Space

ASC: Adanti Student Cen

ter

ResLife: Residence Life

DA: Davis Hall

MFH: Moore Field House

Conn Hall: Connecticut

Hall

7:30-10:30 a.m. • Owl Locator Station • EN RotundaNeed help finding your way around campus? Stop by our Owl Locator Station in theEngleman Rotunda where Southern staff and students can answer any questions you mayhave. We will have maps and other useful information available to help you get acquaintedwith Southern’s campus. We look forward to welcoming you!

8-10 a.m. • Donuts with the Dean • ASC LobbyJoin Dr. Jules Tetreault, dean of students, for a tasty treat and a cup of joe to kick off the newsemester!

8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Fitness Center Open House • Fitness Center, ASCStart the New Year and new semester off right with a free visit to the Fitness Center! Stop infor a tour, a class, or just some advice! We’ll have a sampling of group fitness classes and“learn by doing” fitness workshops throughout the day. Visit our website,SouthernCT.edu/student-life/health/fitness-center, for hours and a schedule ofevents. Current students, faculty, and staff are welcome with Hoot Loot and signature ofliability waiver prior to participation.

11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Welcome Back Lunch • Outside ASC TheaterThe President’s Cabinet invites you to join them for a baked potato and chili bar. Comemingle and enjoy a free lunch.

11 a.m.-2 p.m. • University Resource Fair • ASC BallroomSouthern offers a number of resources to support you and assist you in having a successfulsemester. At the Resource Fair, you can meet university office representatives and grab someinformational materials.

1-2 p.m. • “The Talk” • ASC 303Join the Women’s Center and Men’s Initiative staff for a lunchtime conversation on currentevents that touch on gender issues, sexuality and race relations.

1-3 p.m. • WSIN Music Mania • ASC Plaza Level

Stop by and enjoy music hosted by your campusradio station. We’ll be taking requests for your favorite

songs!

1-3 p.m. • Are You Smarter ThanOtus? • ASC Plaza LevelHow well do you know Southern? Competeagainst the university’s iconic mascot, Otus the

SCSU Owl, for a chance to win prizes! Brought toyou by SCSU TV.

MONJAN 12

WEEK OFWelcome EVENTS

6 WEEK OF WELCOME

2-3 p.m. • Success in a Bag • ASC 201Come learn how you can be a successful student! Createyour own Success in a Bag, with fun tips, tricks and

giveaways. Did you know that chewing mint gum can help youretain information? While you make your bag, get the scoop on the new Academic

Success Center and all the programs it will offer. Be sure to share some of your ideas, too!

3-5 p.m. • The “Give 5” Kick-Off • FPSStop in and find out how you can get involved in this community initiative. Bring your serviceideas to share and help create blankets to donate to a local charity.

4-5:30 p.m. • Owl Locator Station • EN RotundaNeed help finding your way around campus? Stop by our Owl Locator Station in theEngleman Rotunda where Southern staff and students can answer any questions you mayhave. We will have maps and other useful information available to help you get acquaintedwith Southern’s campus. We look forward to welcoming you!

4:30-7:30 p.m. • Graduate Student Welcome Station • School of BusinessGround Level

Attention, graduate students! Stop by the Welcome Station for information on upcomingevents and graduate student funding opportunities. Pizza and drinks will be provided withfree giveaways. Sponsored by the Graduate Student Affairs Committee.

6-8 p.m. • Make a Dream Catcher • FPSCome catch some ZZZs with the Sustainability Living Learning Community. Materials (allsustainable, of course) will be provided for you to create your own dream catcher in arelaxing environment.

6-9 p.m. • Paint Night Party • ASC Ballroom BNow’s your chance to create a real work of art, led by a local artist. All supplies will beprovided. Enjoy free food and drinks and walk away with a classic painting, painted by YOU!

7-8:30 p.m. • Sorority Zumba • ASC Ballroom AGet up. Go Greek! Ditch the boring workout and join SCSU’ssororities for a night of Zumba!

9-11 p.m • Snowmen, S’mores, and Cocoa •West Campus

Join the students of the West Campus Honors Collegefor s’mores and enter an indoor snowman-makingcontest. The winning team members will each receive a$50 gift card to the bookstore.


Location KeyEN: Engleman Hall FPS: Farnham Programming SpaceASC: Adanti Student CenterResLife: Residence LifeDA: Davis HallMFH: Moore Field HouseConn Hall: ConnecticutHall

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TUESJAN 13

7:30-10:30 a.m. • Owl Locator Station • EN Rotunda

Need help finding your way around campus? Stopby our Owl Locator Station in the Engleman Rotundawhere Southern staff and students can answer any questions you mayhave. We will have maps and other useful information available to help you getacquainted with Southern’s campus. We look forward to welcoming you!

10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • Toasty Hands and Sweet Treats • Schwartz Hall LobbyIt’s cold outside! Come get warmed up in Schwartz Hall with some free hand warmers andtreats sponsored by the Women’s Center, DARC and Residence Life.

12-2 p.m. • CTrides • ASC Ballroom Lobby CTrides helps commuters find the best way to get to work or school and offers informationand resources for travel options throughout Connecticut, including carpools, vanpools, bus,train and biking/walking information. Stop by to learn more about safe and affordablecommuting options.

12-2 p.m • Commuter Student Luncheon • ASC Ballroom ACalling all commuter students! Enjoy lunch with student leaders and meet somefellow commuter students. Pick up some goodies and find out how to get involvedin the newly formed Commuter Commission.

12-4 p.m. • Custom Calendars • Sudent Center PlazaJoin the West Indian Society and create your own custom calendar. Take a picture with

your friends and start the new year right. There will also be music to make the experienceeven more fun!

12:30-1:30 p.m. • Success in a Bag • ASC 201Come learn how you can be a successful student! Create your own Success in a Bag, with funtips, tricks and giveaways. Did you know that chewing mint gum can help you retaininformation? While you make your bag, get the scoop on the new Academic Success Centerand all the programs it will offer. Be sure to share some ofyour ideas, too!

1-3 p.m. • Candygram Galore • ASC Plaza LevelBrighten someone’s day! Create a free Candygram for a friend,faculty or staff member. Peer mentors will welcome you back andhelp you reconnect with those around you.

2-4 p.m. • Winter Welcome Bash • Outside ASC TheaterKick off the semester with music, take a picture with your friends andOtus, rock the open mic, play SCSU trivia, win prizes, and more. Enjoy thisopportunity to meet new friends while discovering the abundance ofresources and programs at Southern.

4-5:30 p.m. • Owl Locator Station • EN RotundaNeed help finding your way around campus? Stop by our Owl LocatorStation in the Engleman Rotunda where Southern staff and students can answerany questions you may have. We will have maps and other useful information available tohelp you get acquainted with Southern’s campus. We look forward to welcoming you!

4:30-7:30 p.m. • Graduate Student Welcome Station • EN RotundaAttention, graduate students! Stop by the Welcome Station for information onupcoming events and graduate student funding opportunities. Hotchocolate, coffee, and donuts will be provided with free giveaways.Sponsored by the Graduate Student Affairs Committee.

5-6 p.m. • SCSU Senior Trip Info Session • ASC 217Graduating this year? Then you need to know about SCSU’s graduationtrip to Virginia Beach, hosted by the senior class. Find out what’sincluded, ask questions and enter to win some great SCSU prizes.

5:30 p.m. • Women’s Basketball • MFHCheer on the Owls when Southern women’s basketball takes on Saint Anselm College!

6-7 p.m. • Vegan/Vegetarian Pizza Social • ASC 301Join us for famous New Haven vegan/vegetarian pizza. Learn about local dining options andleadership opportunities within an animal advocacy student group.

7-7:45 p.m. • Meet the Fraternities Tip-Off Party • MFH Interested in an SCSU Fraternity? Join the pre-game tailgate to learn more about eachfraternity’s mission and how you can get involved.

7:30 p.m. • Men’s Basketball • MFHCheer on the Owls when Southern men’s basketball takes on Saint Anselm College!

7:30-9:30 p.m. • Salsa Night with OLAS • ASC Ballroom AJoin OLAS for salsa dancing lessons and a performance by theOLAS dance team. No dance experience required. Latin foodand refreshments provided.

8 p.m. • “Annabelle” Movie Night • ASC TheaterShe terrified you in “The Conjuring,” but this is where it allbegan for Annabelle! Join Programs Council for a freescreening, pizza and popcorn.

9-11 p.m. • New Year’s Eve Bash • Neff HallHead over to Neff Hall to celebrate the New Year with your friends andclassmates! Dress in your New Year’s Eve best and take photos with your friends on the redcarpet. Be ready to share your resolutions and hopes for 2015! All are welcome.


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on-line at SouthernCT.edu/offices/

registrar/apply-graduation/index.html

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11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Make a Pad, Take a Pad • EN RotundaGet crafty and create a colorful up-cycled notepad made out ofrecycled papers and cereal boxes. Keep yourself organized and reusematerials while learning about the lifecycle of paper products.

11 a.m.-2 p.m. • Interdisciplinary Studies Open House • EN B115Want to create a custom degree program? Design your own concentration to meet youracademic and career goals? Join us at the Interdisciplinary Studies (formerly Liberal Studies)Open House.

11 a.m.-2 p.m. • Open House at Wepawaug-Flagg Federal Credit Union •ASC Street Level

Stop by for food, fun, raffles and giveaways! Everyone who visits will be entered into a prizedrawing for gift cards to area merchants. Improve your chances of winning by opening anaccount that day. Bring two forms of identification and money to deposit.

11 a.m.-3 p.m. • WSIN Radio Shout-Outs • ASC 210Visit or contact WSIN Radio to have your own shout-out heard LIVE on the campus radiostation!

12-1 p.m • Cup of Soup • EN RotundaWhat better way to celebrate winter than with a hot bowl of soup? Join your StudentGovernment representatives to learn more about how they advocate on your behalf.

12-1 p.m. • Do the Blue • Dunkin’ Donuts LoungeJoin Southern’s 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!

12-2 p.m. • Women’s Center and Men’s Initiative Welcome Back Table •ASC Plaza Level

Learn about upcoming events and important topics that will help make your semester a greatone. Refreshments will be provided.

2-4 p.m. • Hot Chocolate Bar • ASC Plaza LevelJoin the members of NAACP for a cozy hot chocolate break!

12-2 p.m. • Taste of Culture Open House • ASC 233All are cordially invited to visit the Multicultural Center to learn about its programs and resourcesand enjoy a taste of our Southern culture. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new friendswhile discovering the abundance of offerings available through the Multicultural Center.

12:30-1:30 p.m. • School of Business Open House • Rooms 020A and 020BSchool of Business students are invited to drop by our welcome back tables for informationand refreshments.

WEDJAN 14

10 WEEK OF WELCOME

1-3 p.m. • Club and Organization Involvement Fair • ASC BallroomWant to get more involved on Southern’s campus? Talk with student leaders of clubs andorganizations to find out how you can get connected.

1-3 p.m • Do the Blue • ASC Ballroom LobbyJoin Southern’ s 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!

1-3 p.m. • Candygram Galore • ASC Ballroom LobbyBrighten someone’s day! Create a free Candygram for a friend, faculty or staff member.Peer mentors will welcome you back and help you reconnect with those around you.

2:30-4 p.m. • Afternoon Tea, Southern Owl-Style • Women’s Hall of Fame, Schwartz Hall

Come relax and visit with the staff of the Women’s Center and Men’sInitiative while enjoying a cup of tea, special treats and friendlyconversation. Tea party favors will be shared with all guests.

4-5 p.m. • Cup of Soup • EN RotundaWhat better way to celebrate winter than with a hot bowl of soup? Join your StudentGovernment representatives to learn more about how they advocate on your behalf.

4:30-7:30 p.m. • Graduate Student Welcome Station • DA LobbyAttention, graduate students! Stop by the Welcome Station for information on upcomingevents and graduate student funding opportunities. On-the-go-snacks will be providedwith free giveaways. Sponsored by the Graduate Student Affairs Committee.

7-9:30 p.m. • Residence Hall Association Welcome Back Social • FPSEnjoy a wide variety of treats, sweets and giveaways with RHA!

7-11 p.m. • Roller Disco • ASC BallroomGrab your friends and head to the Ballroom for a night of rollerskating and music!

8-10:30 p.m. • “Before Sunrise” Movie Screening • North Campus OfficeThe International Living Learning Community is hosting a screening of “Before Sunrise”with a discussion to follow.

8 p.m. • Basketball Tournament • MFHJoin the Black Student Union for a three-on-three basketball tournament. Music, gamesand food! Prizes for the winning team!

9-10:30 p.m. • Glow Bowling • Wilkinson Hall BasementThe First Generation Living Learning Community in Wilkinson will host a glow bowlingnight in the Wilkinson Basement. Enjoy some snacks and bowl the night away with ourglow-in-the-dark pins! Open to all students.


9-11 a.m. • Commuter Student Hang-out • ASC 215Stop by the Commuter Student Lounge to fill up your coffee mug before the rest of theday’s events. Meet fellow commuter students and chat with helpful staff. Light refreshmentswill be served.

10 a.m.-12 p.m. • First Generation Drop-In • EN A220Will you be the first in your family to graduate from college? Do you have questions aboutcollege? Come meet the FYE office staff and get all of your questions answered.

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • Rockin’-Around-the-Clock Celebration Luncheon • Conn Hall

Put on your poodle skirt or leather jacket for a special lunch in Connecticut Hall! Don’t have ameal plan? No worries! Enter for a reduced price of only $5.

12-1:30 p.m. • SAGE Center Open House • ASC 238Welcome back Owls! Visit the SAGE Center and warm up withrefreshments, music, and friends. We want to welcome ourLGBTIQQA and allies back to Southern!

12-1:30 p.m. • Women’s Studies and Triota Open House• EN B229

Meet faculty and students in the Women’s Studies Program andTriota, and the National Women’s Studies Honor Society. Enjoy somesnacks while picking up information.

12-2 p.m. • Peanut-Butter-and-Jelly Thursday • Outside of EN B121Join us at this Southern tradition — PB&J Thursday — and make your own PB&J whilemingling with other students and learning about SCSU’s programming board, ProCon.

12-3 p.m. • Goal Setting with the Fitness Center and Counseling Services• ASC Plaza Level

Want to set a goal to make this yeardifferent? Need help figuring outhow to achieve your goals? Insteadof a temporary New Year’sresolution this year, discover thekeys to success with guidance fromthe Counseling Center and theFitness Center. Stop by and learnhow to create “S.M.A.R.T.” goals,and leave with a plan that will workjust for you.

THURSJAN15

12 WEEK OF WELCOME

1-3:30 p.m. • No-Stress Zone • Granoff HallStart your semester off right in the Health andWellness Center’s “No-Stress Zone” at GranoffHall. Come enjoy free refreshments and wintergiveaways, use the massage chairs, and let your worriesgo as the semester begins.

1-3 p.m. • Cupcake Decorating • Outside ASC TheaterStop by between your classes and decorate your own cupcake with the Black Student Union!

1:30-3:30 p.m. • Study Abroad Information Session • EN RotundaLearn about the many exciting study abroad opportunities available to SCSU students in2015. Use an interactive study abroad map to match your field of study and internationalinterests with the perfect site and program. Food, giveaways and the first step in anunforgettable international experience!

2-4 p.m. • Transfer Student Hang-Out • ASC 217Calling all transfer students! Join the Office of New Student and Sophomore Programs andthe Office of Student Life for an afternoon of fun while meeting fellow transfer students. Gettips on how to get connected at Southern and gain valuable information about making themost of your transfer experience.

4:30-7:30 p.m. • Graduate Student Welcome Station • DA LobbyAttention, graduate students! Stop by the Welcome Station for information on upcoming

events and graduate student funding opportunities. Mini-sandwiches and drinkswill be provided with free giveaways. Sponsored by the Graduate Student

Affairs Committee.

7-8 p.m. • A Sweet Taste of New Haven • FPSJoin the Office of Judicial Affairs for a tasty tour of some of NewHaven’s best sweet treats.

7:30-9 p.m. • Glow-in-the-Dark Tag • ASCBallroom

Who’s “It”? Get your friends together and enjoy glow-in-the-dark tagin the ballroom! Tag, you’re it! Sponsored by

Campus Recreation.

10 p.m.-1 a.m. • Welcome Back Dance Party • ASC Ballroom

Join Programs Council at the first dance party of thesemester. This is one you won’t want to miss!



10-11 a.m. • Study Abroad Story Hour • EN D 253Listen to SCSU study abroad alumni speak about theirexperiences on short-term and semester-long programs. Askquestions about the process, any concerns and the benefits ofstudying abroad. Refreshments will be provided.

11 a.m. -2 p.m. • FYE and New Student and Sophomore Programs Open House • EN A 220

Warm up with a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate in the First-Year Experience and NewStudent and Sophomore Programs Office. Enjoy cookies and learn more about what theseoffices offer to first-year students (freshmen), sophomore students and transfer students. Allare welcome!

12-1:15 p.m. • Free Yoga Friday • Fitness Center, ASCStarting today and every Friday throughout the semester, currentstudents, faculty and staff can practice yoga with Denise Zack from12:15-1:15 p.m. Class registration begins at noon each week, and non-members should arrive early to sign a waiver. Yoga is a great way tointroduce balance into your semester!

12-1 p.m. • Lunchtime Leadership Series:Serving the Leader Within You • ASC 326Come to the kickoff of the Lunchtime Leadership Series, a bi-weekly, semester-long lunch series that is open to all students. Inthis inaugural session we will discuss the concept of ServantLeadership, and what it means to be a servant leader, with our

featured guest, Dr. Tracy Tyree, vice president of student affairs. RSVP toStudent Life (ASC 212) at (203) 392-5782 by January 15 at noon to reserve your spot.

1 p.m. • Dodgeball Tournament • Pelz Gymnasium“Can you dodge a wrench? If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball!” Bring a team ofsix to the P.E. Club’s sixth annual dodgeball tournament. T-shirts will be awarded to the topthree teams. The tournament kicks off with an exhibition match between the women’s rugbyclub and the members of the veteran’s club on campus. $5 per person. Put your team

together today! If you don’t have a team we will placeyou on one.

2-3 p.m. • It’s OA Time! OutrageousApps and Orientation Ambassadors • ASC TheaterJoin the Orientation Ambassadors for some funappetizers as they discuss strategies to be asuccessful student, ways to get involved on campusand the fantastic resources Southern offers. Learnabout the application process for joining theorientation staff.

FRIJAN16

14 WEEK OF WELCOME

3-4 p.m. • Get Connected! • ASC 217New to Southern or want to kick off the new semester on the right foot? All are welcome! JoinFLiP for icebreakers and other great “getting to know you” opportunities!

3-5:30 p.m. • 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 brief discussion about how thisfilm applies to you will follow. Your heart will smile!

3-6:30 p.m. • Yale University Art Gallery Visit • Vans Leave fromHickerson Hall

Join the Office of Judicial Affairs for a visit to the Yale University Art Gallery. Following ourself-guided exploration of the gallery, we will head to Shake Shack for an early dinner. Vanswill depart from Hickerson Hall at 3 p.m. and return at about 6:30 p.m. Sign up in StudentLife, Adanti Student Center 212.

8 p.m. • PostSecret Live! with Frank Warren • Lyman Center

Frank Warren is author of the best selling “PostSecret”series of books. “The World of PostSecret,” his newestbook, was released in November. He will share storiesfrom the more than 500,000 postcards he has receivedfrom around the world. Tickets: $5 SCSU students, $10faculty/staff and student guests.

8-10 p.m. • Sundaes at Schwartz • Schwartz Hall Lobby

Join the Schwartz staff for make-your-own ice cream sundaes! All are welcome.

9 p.m.-12 a.m. • Open MicNight • Chase HallAre you a singer, poet or musician, orhave another awesome talent? Showcaseyour skill as Chase Hall kicks off itsCreative Arts Programming Series! All are welcome.


1 p.m. • Women's Gymnastic Meet • MFHSupport Southern’s women’s gymnastics as the team competes with the University ofBridgeport, Brown University, and Rhode Island College.

1-5 p.m. • Snow-Down Throw-Down • ASCExplore the Student Center to find a wide varietyof winter activities to take part in! Activitiesinclude: Zentangle drawing: yoga for yourbrain; painting your own pottery owl; free chairmassages; psychic readings; Pinterest crafts;mug decorating; caricature artists; cookie andhot chocolate bar and more! Participate in the“Make One, Take One” service project andcreate a hot chocolate mason jar for the IRISFoundation and make an additional one to take home.

1 p.m. and 3 p.m • Throw-Down Double Feature • ASC TheaterBring your friends to watch screenings of “Dumb and Dumber” and “Dumb and Dumber To.”1 p.m. • “Dumb and Dumber”3 p.m. • “Dumb and Dumber To”

8 p.m. • SCSU’s Make A Deal • ASC BallroomWear your craziest costume for your chance to “Make A Deal” and win some awesome prizesat Southern’s version of the classic game show. This is definitely one not to be missed!

SATJAN 17

16 WEEK OF WELCOME


2:30-10 p.m. • NFL Playoff Party• FPS

Join us for the NFL conferencechampionship games and watchthe playoffs unfold. Arrive at2:30 p.m. sharp to participatein our NFL Fantasy FootballPlayoff Challenge for a chanceto win a TV and other greatprizes! Wings, pizza anddrinks will be servedthroughout the day.

8-10 p.m. • Grocery Games • Brownell Hall Lobby

Join the upperclassmen residence halls in playing games with achance to win gift cards to local grocery stores! All are welcome.


SUNJAN18

Spring Week

April 20-25

MLK Jr. Day CelebrationWednesday, January 28

OwlTHONFriday, February 20

OwlTHON brings togetherstudents, faculty and alumni to raisemoney for Yale-New HavenChildren’s Hospital (YNHCH)through a night of nonstop dancingand activities. Participants remain ontheir feet for the duration of theevent as they stand up for the kids atYale-New Haven Children’s Hospital(YNHCH). More than 200participants raised a total of $6,187at the first annual OwlTHON onFebruary 21, 2014. On February 20,2015, the second annual OwlTHONwill kick off at 6 p.m. in the AdantiStudent Center Ballroom and willrun until midnight. Visitowlthon.kintera.org to learn more.

Black History Month CelebrationWednesday, February 25

Otus’ Birthday Wednesday, March 4

Help us celebrate everyone’s favoriteOwl. The day will be filled with Owl Spirit! Don’t forget your blueand white!

Women’s Appreciation DayCelebration

Wednesday, March 25

Heritage BallThursday, March 26

Relay For Life Friday April 17 – Saturday April 18

Relay For Life events raise money forcancer research while alsorecognizing and celebratingcaregivers, who give time, love, andsupport to their friends, family,neighbors and coworkers facingcancer.

Hall OlympicsSunday, April 19

All nine residence halls take part infriendly competitions in variousevents. Events range from three-legged races and scavenger hunts tothree-on-three basketballtournaments and more!

Spring WeekMonday April 20 – Saturday April 25

Spring Week takes place during thefinal weeks of the spring semester,and highlights include the SpringWeek concert and dance party. Inthe past, the Spring Week concerthas featured artists such as Fabolous,The Roots, Trey Songz, The Dream,Talib Kweli, Yellowcard and more.

The Big EventSaturday, April 25

The Big Event is a campus-wideinitiative that brings Southernstudents and staff together tosupport the New Haven communitythrough service and volunteerism.Registration opens in March.

Student Appreciation DayWednesday, April 29

Programs Council sponsors a day ofevents and giveaways to recognizestudents for all their hard work.

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Check Out Southern’sAnnual Spring Events!

PostSecret Live! FRANK WARRENFrank Warren PostSecret LiveFriday, January 16 • 8 p.m.Frank Warren is the creator of the phenomenonPostSecret Project, a collection of highly personaland artfully decorated postcards mailedanonymously from around the world, displaying thesoulful secrets we never voice.

He will discuss how postcards mailed anonymouslycan have tremendous healing powers and sharestories from the more than 500,000 postcards hehas received from around the world.

Tickets: $20 General Public, $10 Faculty/Staff andSCSU Student Guests (Limit 2), $5 SCSU Studentwith valid ID (Limit 1)Seating: General Admission

Mike BirbigliaFriday, January 30 • 8 p.m.

Award-winningcomedian, actor, andfilmmaker MikeBirbiglia returns tothe stage with morepainfully awkwardstories in his all-newshow about jokes,and how they can getyou in trouble. JoinMike as he getsarrested in NewJersey, screamed atby a famous director,heckled by Statlerand Waldorf, andattacked by zombierodents.“Master of thepersonal,embarrassing tale!”-Time Magazine

Tickets: $35 General Public, $25 Faculty/Staff,SCSU Student Guests (Limit 2), $10 SCSUstudents with valid ID (Limit 1)Seating: General Admission

(Content is intended for mature audiences)

Enjoy a night ofcomedy with oneof the funniestpeople ontelevision LIVEat LymanCenter!

In December thePeabody Award -winning, EmmyAward -nominated hostof CBS-TV’s “The Late, LateShow,” Craig Ferguson, ends his 10-year run ontelevision. In addition to his TV show, he has had asuccessful, diverse, and eclectic career thatencompasses film and the stage as both an actorand comedian. Craig Ferguson has performed tosold-out theaters all over the country includingCarnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall.

Tickets: $45 Premium (Main Sections M 1-6), $40Regular (Upper Sections U1 & U12), $35 RegularFaculty Staff and SCSU Student Guest (Limit 2),$20 Regular SCSU Student w/valid ID (Limit 1)

Seating: Reserved(Content is intended for mature audiences)

WSHU Public Radio’s “Join theConversation” with Dave BarryWednesday, March 4 • 7 p.m.

“Live Right and Find Happiness (Although Beer isMuch Faster): Life Lessons and Other Ravings fromDave Barry”—This new book is an uproariouslyfunny examination of what one generation can teachto another — or not — from the Pulitzer Prize winnerand New York Times-bestselling author of “You CanDate Boys When You’re Forty” and “Insane City.”

The event will include the author’s live presentationwith audience Q&A and booksigning.

Tickets: $25 General Public (includes a free copy ofnew book!)$10 Companion Ticket (no book included)$5 All Students (no book included)

Seating: General Admission


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Men’s Basketball1/3 University of New Haven West Haven, Conn. 3:30 p.m.1/7 Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, N.H. 7:30 p.m.1/10 Bentley University New Haven, Conn. 3:30 p.m.1/13 Saint Anselm College New Haven, Conn. 7:30 p.m.1/17 Saint Michael’s College Colchester, Vt. 3:30 p.m.1/21 Stonehill College North Easton, Mass. 7:30 p.m.1/24 Franklin Pierce University New Haven, Conn. 3:30 p.m.1/27 Merrimack College New Haven, Conn. 7:30 p.m.1/31 Assumption College Worcester, Mass. 3:30 p.m.2/4 University of New Haven New Haven, Conn. 7:30 p.m.2/7 Le Moyne College Syracuse, N.Y. 3:30 p.m.2/11 East Stroudsburg University New Haven, Conn. 7 p.m.2/14 Adelphi University New Haven, Conn. 3:30 p.m.2/18 Pace University New York, N.Y. 7:30 p.m.2/21 College of Saint Rose New Haven, Conn. 3:30 p.m.2/24 American International College Springfield, Mass. 7:30 p.m.

Women’s Basketball1/3 University of New Haven West Haven, Conn. 1:30 p.m.1/4 University of the Sciences in Philadelphia New Haven, Conn. 1:30 p.m.1/7 Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, N.H. 5:30 p.m.1/10 Bentley University New Haven, Conn. 1:30 p.m.1/13 Saint Anselm College New Haven, Conn. 5:30 p.m.1/17 Saint Michael’s College Colchester, Vt. 1:30 p.m.1/21 Stonehill College North Easton, Mass. 5:30 p.m.1/24 Franklin Pierce University New Haven, Conn. 1:30 p.m.1/27 Merrimack College New Haven, Conn. 5:30 p.m.1/31 Assumption College Worcester, Mass. 1:30 p.m.2/4 University of New Haven New Haven, Conn. 5:30 p.m.2/7 Le Moyne College Syracuse, N.Y. 1:30 p.m.2/14 Adelphi University New Haven, Conn. 1:30 p.m.2/18 Pace University New York, N.Y. 5:30 p.m.2/21 College of Saint Rose New Haven, Conn. 1:30 p.m.2/24 American International College Springfield, Mass. 5:30 p.m.

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Visit SouthernCTowls.com for athletics news and schedules.Home games are in bold.


Women’s Gymnastics1/17 University of Bridgeport, Brown University, Rhode Island College New Haven, Conn. 1 p.m.1/24 University of Nebraska, Rutgers, SUNY Brockport New Brunswick, NJ 1 p.m.1/31 Yale, Rhode Island College, University of Bridgeport New Haven, Conn 1 p.m.2/7 Cornell University, SUNY Brockport, Ithaca College Ithaca, NY 1 p.m.2/8 SUNY Cortland Cortland, NY 1 p.m.2/15 Brown University Providence, RI 1 p.m.2/27 West Chester University West Chester, PA 7 p.m.3/7 Maryland, University of Bridgeport, College of William & Mary College Park, MD 1 p.m.3/14 West Chester University West Chester, PA 1 p.m.3/21 ECAC Championships New Haven, Conn. 1 p.m.

Women’s Indoor Track & Field Schedule1/11 Dartmouth Relays Hanover, N.H. 9 a.m.1/24 Sorlien Invitational Kingston, R.I. 9 a.m.1/30 BU Terrier Invite Boston, Mass. 1 p.m.1/31 Boston University Terrier Invitational Boston, Mass. 10 a.m.2/5 NY Metropolitan Championships Riverdale, N.Y 9 a.m.2/6 NY Metropolitan Championships New York, N.Y. 9 a.m.2/14 Valentine Invitational Boston, Mass. 12 p.m.2/21 Northeast-10 Indoor Track & Field Championship Boston, Mass. 4 p.m.2/27-28 New England Championships Boston, Mass. 12 p.m.

Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving1/10 Marist Poughkeepsie. N.Y. 1 p.m.1/11 Conn College New Haven, Conn. 1 p.m.1/16 College of Saint Rose Albany, N.Y. 4 p.m.1/17 Le Moyne Syracuse, N.Y. 12:30 p.m.2/5 Northeast-10 Championships Worcester, Mass. 5 p.m.2/6 Northeast-10 Championships Worcester, Mass. 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.2/7 Northeast-10 Championships Worcester, Mass. 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.2/8 Northeast-10 Championships Worcester, Mass. 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.2/20-22 Metro Championships Piscataway, N.J. 9:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.3/11-14 NCAA Championships Indianapolis, Ind. 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Men’s Indoor Track & Field 1/11 Dartmouth Relays Hanover, N.H. 9 a.m.1/14-15 URI Heptathlon Qualifier Kingston, R.I. 11 a.m.1/24 Sorlien Invitational Kingston, R.I. 9 a.m.1/31 Boston University Terrier Invitational Boston, Mass. 10 a.m.2/5 NY Metropolitan Championships Riverdale, N.Y 9 a.m.2/6 NY Metropolitan Championships New York, N.Y. 9 a.m.2/14 Valentine Invitational Boston, Mass. 12 p.m.2/21 Northeast-10 Indoor Track & Field Championship Boston, Mass. 4 p.m.2/27-28 New England Championships Boston, Mass. 12 p.m.

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