Wednesday, September 19
Note: Lunch and dinner are available at no charge in Downer Commons.
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Moving in and getting settled
Residence halls
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Luncheon for students of color and their families
Barber Room
This special luncheon and panel discussion includes faculty, staff, and invited
guests from the Appleton community. Information about resources both on and
off-campus that are relevant to students of color is provided.
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
Downer Commons
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Services Fair
Buchanan Kiewit Recreation Center
Come meet with representatives from these campus offices and local businesses:
Banks
Local religious organizations
Business Office (student accounts)
Career Center
Center for Teaching and Learning
Counseling and Health Services
Dining Services
Diversity Center
Financial Aid and Student Employment
Information Technology Services
Library
Off-Campus Programs
Residence Life and Housing
Telecommunications
Volunteer and Community Service Center
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Parent Orientation Session
“Life at Lawrence: Discussion with
the Dean’s Staff”
Lucinda’s (Colman Hall)
A question and answer session follows brief presentations by Dean of Students
Nancy Truesdell and members of the residence life, campus activities, career
center, health, and counseling services staff.
5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Dinner
Downer Commons
7:30 p.m.
Welcome Concert
Memorial Chapel
All are encouraged to attend this concert featuring Conservatory of Music students.
Thursday, September 20
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast
Downer Commons
8:00 a.m.
Legacy breakfast/photograph
Lucinda’s (Colman Hall)
New students and their alumni parents, grandparents, and siblings are invited
to this special breakfast.
9:00 a.m.
Matriculation Handshake and President’s Welcome
Memorial Chapel
Each new student meets President Jill Beck before joining family members in the Chapel for the official campus welcome event.
Class photo follows.
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Parent Luncheon
Downer Commons
Parents and family members enjoy a luncheon of their own while new students
meet with faculty advisors.
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Parents and family members should attend one of the following sessions:
Money Matters”
Youngchild 121
Meet with business office and financial aid staff to discuss
your student’s money management, campus employment, the billing process,
and financial aid.
Navigating Parent/Student Relationships: You’re Still the Parents,
But . . .
Wriston Auditorium
Meet and interact with current students and parents of current students who will
share their perspectives on what each wants and needs from the other, how to
approach the transition, and the normal range of emotions you may be feeling.
2:15 p.m.– 3:15 p.m.
Parent Orientation Session
“Academic Survival at Lawrence”
Lucinda’s (Colman Hall)
Martha Hemwall, dean of student academic services, and other staff members
discuss Freshman Studies, academic advising, the curriculum, grade reports,
tutoring and support services, and services for those with disabilities.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Family Send-off Reception
Science Hall Atrium
New students and family members are invited to meet informally with President Beck before family members depart.
For additional information regarding Parent Orientation or Welcome Week activities, contact the Dean of Students Office at 920-832-6596.