September 2008
The first few weeks of the semester are
an important time
for students to...
Calendar of Events .....
Monday, September 1
Classes Begin (Labor Day)
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel
Hale Auditorium
Speaker: President John Martin
12:00noon – 1:30pm: Transfer Student Lunch Meeting
Ellen Stowe Dining Room
Looking to meet other transfer students? Join your Admissions counselor and some Student Association leaders and enjoy a free meal! All Transfer students must attend either this session or the September 2 session. Please RSVP to Associate Dean Brenda J. Myrthil at myrthil_brenda@roberts.edu or 594-6096.
4:00pm – 5:30pm: Wind Ensemble and Community Orchestra Auditions
Students are encouraged to audition for Division of Music and Performing Arts ensembles. Audition sign-ups are on the main hallway bulletin boards in Cox Hall. Contact Dr. Paul Shewan at shewanp@roberts.edu for more information.
4:00pm – 6:00pm: Chorale and Men’s Chorus Auditions
Cox Hall 118
Students are encouraged to audition for Division of Music and Performing Arts ensembles. Audition sign-ups are on the main hallway bulletin boards in Cox Hall. Contact Mr. Stephen Caracciolo at caracciolo_stephen@roberts.edu for more information.
4:30pm – 5:30pm: DeBarr Open House Celebration
DeBarr lounge
Check out the new student hang-out on campus complete with flat screen television, videogaming corner, conference rooms, and the Student Association Leadership Team offices. Refreshments will be served.
7:30pm-9:30pm: Chorale and Men’s Chorus Auditions
Cox Hall 118
Students are encouraged to audition for Division of Music and Performing Arts ensembles. Audition sign-ups are on the main hallway bulletin boards in Cox Hall. Contact Mr. Stephen Caracciolo at caracciolo_stephen@roberts.edu for more information.
Tuesday, September 2
12:00noon – 1:30pm: Transfer Student Lunch Meeting
Ellen Stowe Dining Room
Looking to meet other transfer students? Join your Admissions counselor and some Student Association leaders and enjoy a free meal! All Transfer students must attend either this session or the September 1 session. Please RSVP to Associate Dean Brenda J. Myrthil at myrthil_brenda@roberts.edu or 594-6096.
4:00pm – 6:00pm: Chorale and Men’s Chorus Auditions
Cox Hall 118
Students are encouraged to audition for Division of Music and Performing Arts ensembles. Audition sign-ups are on the main hallway bulletin boards in Cox Hall. Contact Mr. Stephen Caracciolo at caracciolo_stephen@roberts.edu for more information.
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Tailgate Party
near RWC Stadium
Gear up for the game with a picnic, tailgate-style! Meal plan accepted for this event! Sponsored by the Class of 2010 council.
7:00pm: Women’s Soccer vs. LeMoyne College
RWC Stadium
7:30pm – 9:30pm: Chorale and Men’s Chorus Auditions
Cox Hall 118
Students are encouraged to audition for Division of Music and Performing Arts ensembles. Audition sign-ups are on the main hallway bulletin boards in Cox Hall. Contact Mr. Stephen Caracciolo at caracciolo_stephen@roberts.edu for more information.
Wednesday, September 3
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel
Hale Auditorium
Speaker: Jonathan Bratt, RWC Chaplain
4:00pm – 6:00pm: Chorale and Men’s Chorus Auditions
Cox Hall 118
Students are encouraged to audition for Division of Music and Performing Arts ensembles. Audition sign-ups are on the main hallway bulletin boards in Cox Hall. Contact Mr. Stephen Caracciolo at caracciolo_stephen@roberts.edu for more information.
5:00pm - 7:00pm: North Campus Picnic
On the Walk
Live on North Campus in Beeson, Davison, the Village, or a Townhouse? This picnic is for you! Sign up with your RA by September 1.
6:30pm – 8:30pm: Jazz Ensemble Auditions
Students are encouraged to audition for Division of Music and Performing Arts ensembles. Jazz Ensemble auditions consist of sight-reading, a prepared piece or excerpt, and improv. Contact Russell Scarbrough at scarbrough_russell@roberts.edu for more information.
7:30pm: International Student Orientation meeting
Ellen Stowe Dining Room
This mandatory meeting will include important immigration information international students need to know, as well as provide an opportunity to connect with other international students on campus.
9:00pm: Outdoor Drive-In Movie “Kung Fu Panda”
SSC Lawn (rainsite: Hale Auditorium, CLC)
Enjoy this end of summer movie – outdoors! Bring your own blanket and enjoy the show! Sponsored by Student Services.
Thursday, September 4
Davison Gallery’s art exhibition – “The Barry Family” – opens
Davison Gallery, CLC
2:30pm – 5:00pm: Wind Ensemble and Community Orchestra Auditions
Students are encouraged to audition for Division of Music and Performing Arts ensembles. Audition sign-ups are on the main hallway bulletin boards in Cox Hall. Contact Dr. Paul Shewan at shewanp@roberts.edu for more information.
7:00pm: Women’s Volleyball vs. Pfeiffer University
Voller Athletic Center Arena
Friday, September 5
Last Day to Add a Course
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel in Hale Auditorium
Convocation
1:00pm – 3:00pm: Wind Ensemble and Community Orchestra Auditions
Students are encouraged to audition for Division of Music and Performing Arts ensembles. Audition sign-ups are on the main hallway bulletin boards in Cox Hall. Contact Dr. Paul Shewan at shewanp@roberts.edu for more information.
7:00pm: Men’s Soccer vs. Cedarville University
RWC Stadium
Start your year off right with soccer, cotton candy, and fireworks after the game!
8:45pm: Fireworks Show!
RWC Stadium
9:15pm: Live at BT’s featuring Tiffany Robison with Stacy & Cagwin
BT’s café, VAC
Known for her honest lyrics, passionate vocals, and folksy acoustic sound, RWC alumnae Tiffany Robison melds classical technique with her unique style of Christian indie songwriting. Joining in on the fun are David Stacy and Krysta Cagwin, current Roberts students. Sponsored by Student Services.
Saturday, September 6
10:00am – 1:00pm: Trip to Rochester’s Public Market
Something for everyone at this historic farmer’s market! Free van transportation departs from upper Rinker parking lot. Call x6096 to reserve your seat as limited seating is available. Sponsored by Student Services.
Sunday, September 7
1:00pm – 6:00pm: Waterloo Outlet Mall outing
Free Bus Transportation departs from upper Rinker parking lot. Call x6096 to reserve your seat as limited seating is available. Sponsored by Student Services.
7:00pm: Foot of the Cross
Cox Auditorium
Monday, September 8
Idea for the day: meet or re-connect with your faculty advisor!
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel
Hale Auditorium
Speaker: Dr. Barbara Rose, Eastern Europe Mission Team
8:00pm – 10:00pm: Monopoly, Munchies, and More
BT’s café, VAC
Like Monopoly, Catch Phrase, Euchre, and Jenga? We’ll have all that and more. Bring your own games for all the more fun!
Tuesday, September 9
5:00pm – 7:00pm: Activities Fair
Garlock Lawn (rain site: inside Garlock)
Check out the many ways you can get involved on campus! Student organizations and campus ministry groups will be represented. Sponsored by Student Services.
Wednesday, September 10
11:00am – 11:30am: Hastings Grand Opening
Hastings Center for Academics
Enjoy the Opening Celebration and get a tour of the new facility.
11:30am – 12:00pm: Class Meetings in lieu of Chapel
Freshman Class of 2012 – Hastings 117
Sophomore Class of 2011 – Hastings 125
Junior Class of 2010 – Hastings 124
Senior Class of 2009 – Hastings 123
4:00pm – 7:00pm: Golisano Library Open House
Golisano Library
WE GOT GAME! The Open House will feature Pixar shorts, WII, chess, Monopoly,checkers, and other fun events. Fill out an entry form for prizes. See you there!
5:00pm: Undergraduate Business Kick-Off Picnic
Lawn of The Hastings Center
This annual kick-off picnic is for all Accounting, Business Administration, Management, and Marketing majors and minors. All “Undecided” students are welcome, as well. The free picnic is a great time to connect/re-connect with students and faculty. Great door prizes include movie passes to Tinseltown, etc.
Thursday, September 11
11:30am – 1:30pm: Volunteer Connection
Garlock
Check out the many ways you can get involved on campus and off campus! Community service agencies will be represented. Sponsored by Career Services.
5:00pm – 7:00pm: RWChurch Connection Fair
Garlock
Looking for fellowship? Area churches and youth groups will be represented. Sponsored by the Chaplain’s Office.
Friday, September 12
Last Day to Drop a Course
Visiting students from Osaka, Japan arrive
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel
Hale Auditorium
Speaker: Stacey Hull, SA Chaplain
12:00pm – 1:00pm: L.E.A.D. interactive workshop
Ellen Stowe Dining Room
Interested in becoming a leader among your peers? This interactive workshop kicks off the Leadership Education And Dissection series. Bring your lunch and walk away with your very own round tuit.
Saturday, September 13
Students from Osaka, Japan visit
Idea for the day: don’t forget to check your campus mailbox frequently!
Sunday, September 14
Students from Osaka, Japan visit
10:30am: RWChurch Extension
upper Rinker parking lot
Looking for a church? Transportation will be provided to area churches. Check out the options and sign up in Garlock. Sponsored by the Chaplain’s Office and the Office of Student Services.
7:00pm: Foot of the Cross
Cox Auditorium
8:30pm: Karaoke Party and Japanese Junk Food
Ellen Stowe Dining Room
Welcome our visiting students from Osaka, Japan. Enjoy Karaoke and taste test authentic Japanese junk food.
Monday, September 15
Students from Osaka, Japan visit
10:30am – 6:30pm: Poster Sale
Garlock
Decorate your room with the hottest posters around. Great prices! Excellent selection! Sponsored by Student Services. Rainsite: inside Garlock.
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel
Hale Auditorium, CLC
Speaker: Craig Gross, XXX Church
7:30pm: Japanese Cultural Night
BT’s café, VAC
Enjoy traditional Japanese Calligraphy, Origami, and authentic Japanese junk food while experiencing Japanese culture with visting students from Osaka, Japan.
Tuesday, September 16
Students from Osaka, Japan visit
5:00pm: Women’s Soccer vs. Walsh University
RWC Stadium
Wednesday, September 17
Students from Osaka, Japan visit
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel
Hale Auditorium, CLC
Speaker: Dr. Jack Connell, Vice President of Northeastern Seminary
5:00pm: Applications for Class of 2012 Council due
Office of Student Services, Rinker
6:00pm: Women’s JV Soccer vs. Nazareth College
RWC Stadium
7:30pm: Women’s Volleyball vs. Daemen College
Voller Athletic Center Arena
Thursday, September 18
Students from Osaka, Japan visit
7:00pm: Men’s Soccer 2nd Team vs. St. John Fisher College
RWC Stadium
9:00pm: All-American Sports Night
Intramurals Field
An evening of sharing Intramurals sports with visiting students from Osaka, Japan.
Friday, September 19
Students from Osaka, Japan visit
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel
Hale Auditorium, CLC
Speaker: Shane Gormley, '09
11:00am – 5:00pm: Blood Drive
Pearce, Family Life Center
Give the gift of life by donating blood. To schedule an appointment, contact Associate Dean Brenda Myrthil at myrthil_brenda@roberts.edu or x6096.
8:00pm: Osaka Farewell Party
Live at BT’s featuring Stephen Haramis
Come say goodbye to our new Japanese friends. Bring your camera!
Saturday, September 20
Students from Osaka, Japan depart
Idea for the day: check out the Voller Athletic Center for swimming, racquetball, nautilus, weights, basketball, and more!
Sunday, September 21
Homecoming Week
7:00pm: Foot of the Cross
Cox Auditorium
Monday, September 22
Homecoming Week
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel
Hale Auditorium, CLC
Speaker: Bishop David Roller
7:00pm: Freshman Class of 2012 Council Platform Speeches
SSC 318
Not sure who to vote for as your Class President, Vice President, Administrative Assistant, and Treasurer? Come, listen, and decide! Elections will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 11am – 7pm in Garlock.
8:00pm: Homecoming Coffeehouse Night
BT’s café, VAC
Enjoy the sounds of a hot new band while sipping on all the coffee you can drink. Sponsored by Student Association and the class of 2009.
Tuesday, September 23
Homecoming Week
11:00am – 7:00pm: Freshman Class of 2012 Elections
Garlock
Vote for your class President, Vice-President, Administrative Assistant, and Treasurer!
7:00pm: Women’s Soccer vs. Houghton College
RWC Stadium
Wednesday, September 24
Homecoming Week
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel
Hale Auditorium, CLC
Speaker: Shane Gormley, Class of ‘09
7:00pm: Men’s Soccer 2nd Team vs. Elmira
RWC Stadium
9:00pm: Homecoming Campfire
North Campus
Roast some marshmallows and enjoy fellowship after the soccer game. Sponsored by Student Association Campus Ministry.
Thursday, September 25
Homecoming Week
8:45am – 9:45am: Commuter Coffee Chat
Golisano Library Café
Commuter students are invited to this monthly “coffee chat” complete with free coffee and special guest Provost Bob Zwier. Enjoy free coffee and meet other commuters.
8:00pm – 10:00pm: Glow in the Dark Pizza
VAC Arena
Turn up the black lights and enjoy glow in the dark volleyball and other games. Free pizza (non-glowing) and soda provided by the Student Association Class of 2010.
Friday, September 26
Homecoming Week
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel
Hale Auditorium, CLC
Speaker: Bruce Chapman, Class of ’78
11:30am – 1:30pm: Voter Registration Drive
Garlock Dining Commons
Register to vote and pick up your absentee ballot here. Free patriotic mint given to each person who completes a form!
5:00pm – 7:00pm: Closing Reception for The Barry Family
Davison Gallery, CLC
Celebrate this alumni art exhibit as it comes to a close.
7:30pm: "NEWWORLDSON" concert
Hale Auditorium, CLC
Free concert; no tickets are required. "NEWWORLDSON" rescues soul music from being a mere genre and returns the art form to its sacred roots. For more information, go to www.newworldson.com.
9:00pm – 11:00pm: Free Movie "Prince Caspian"
VAC Arena
This box offic hit is sponsored by the Student Association and the class of 2012.
Saturday, September 27
Homecoming Week
9:45am: 10th annual Greg Greve Alumni 5K Run
lower VAC
Proceeds from this annual run benefit the Roberts Cross Country team.
10:00am – 3:00pm: Bobby’s Bazaar
lower VAC lot
Come for the games, stay for lunch, and support Roberts’ student organizations.
11:00am: Homecoming Parade
Back by popular demand, this parade begins on Westside Drive, travels down Orchard Street to Chesbrough Drive, and ends at the Tent in the lower VAC parking lot.
11:00am: Women’s Volleyball vs. Point Park University
VAC Arena
11:00am: Harry F. Anderson Cross Country Invitational
Cross Country Trails
1:15pm: Wind Ensemble Concert
Hale Auditorium, CLC
2:00pm: Men’s Soccer vs. Walsh University
RWC Stadium
3:30pm: Men’s Soccer 2nd Team vs. Houghton College
RWC Stadium
5:00pm: Student/Parent Dinner in the Tent
VAC parking lot
This special Homecoming dinner for students and parents will feature Roberts’ own student a capella performances.
8:00pm – 10:00pm: LIVE: the Variety Show
Hale Auditorium, CLC
This annual variety show is full of music, humor, serious acts, and unusual talents, featuring Roberts’ own students. Admission is free! Sponsored by Student Association Social Life committee.
10:00pm – 12midnight: Late Night Coffeehouse
BT’s café, VAC
Chill with friends and enjoy some late night tunes. Sponsored by the Student Association.
Sunday, September 28
7:00pm: Foot of the Cross
Cox Auditorium
Idea for the day: explore our beautiful campus - take a walk!
Monday, September 29
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel
Hale Auditorium, CLC
Speaker: Dr. Priscilla Pope-Levison, McCown Symposium
11:00am – 8:00pm: Senior Yearbook Portraits
Rinker 203, Boardroom
Seniors, this is your chance to get your senior portrait taken at no cost to you! Schedule an appointment at www.ouryear.com with school code 8511. For more information, contact yearbook@roberts.edu.
Tuesday, September 30
11:00am – 8:00pm: Senior Yearbook Portraits
Rinker 203, Boardroom
Seniors, this is your chance to get your senior portrait taken at no cost to you! Schedule an appointment at www.ouryear.com with school code 8511. For more information, contact yearbook@roberts.edu.
7:00pm: Women’s Volleyball vs. LeMoyne College
Voller Athletic Center (VAC) Arena
Top 10 Ways to Get Involved,
Stay Connected, and
Have Impact:
1. Go to Class, Every Time
2. Join a Student Organization
3. Keep in Touch with your Faculty Advisor
4. Start or Join a Bible study
5. Attend Departmental and Student Association Events
6. Meet your Class Council Representatives
7. Volunteer for Community Service Projects
8. Participate in the Residence Hall Community
9. Explore Rochester with Friends
10. Read, Read, Read!
If you have questions about these events or other campus activities, please contact Associate Dean Brenda J. Myrthil in the Office of Student Services via email or telephone at 594-6096.
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