Aug. 27 – Sept. 29
2007
The first few weeks of the semester are
an important time
for students to...
Monday, August 27 Classes Begin
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel with President John Martin
Hale Auditorium
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!
2:30pm – 5:00pm: Wind Ensemble and Symphony 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 Susan Martorana at Martorana_Susan@roberts.edu for more information.
4:00pm – 9:30pm: Chorale and Men’s Chorus 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 Susan Martorana at Martorana_Susan@roberts.edu for more information.
7:00pm: Men’s Soccer vs. Mid Continent 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 Jesse Sprinkle
BT’s café
Seattle native singer songwriter Jesse Sprinkle delivers his delicate and reflective compositions, representing songs from his last 5 solo recordings. Joining in on the fun is Aaron Hall on violin. Sponsored by Student Services.
Tuesday, August 28
4:00pm – 9:30pm: Chorale and Men’s Chorus 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 Susan Martorana at Martorana_Susan@roberts.edu for more information.
9:00pm: Outdoor Drive-In Movie “Spiderman 3”
SSC Lawn (rainsite: VAC arena)
Enjoy this end of summer movie – outdoors! Bring your own blanket and enjoy the show! Sponsored by Student Services.
Wednesday, August 29
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel with Chaplain Tom “PT” Kilburn
Hale Auditorium
4:00pm – 6:00pm: Chorale and Men’s Chorus 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 Susan Martorana at Martorana_Susan@roberts.edu for more information.
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 Martorana_Susan@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.
Thursday, August 30
2:30pm – 5:00pm: Wind Ensemble and Symphony 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 Susan Martorana at Martorana_Susan@roberts.edu for more information.
7:00pm – 9:00pm: RWChurch Connection Fair
VAC Arena
Looking for fellowship? Area churches, youth groups, and RWC campus ministry groups will be represented. Sponsored by Chaplain’s Office and Student Services.
9:00pm – 10:30pm: Live at BT’s featuring Rachel Carrozziere
BT’s café
From Nashville, Rachel offers a little something for Christian, Indie, and Pop fans alike.
Friday, August 31 Last Day to Add a Course
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel with Betty Williams, Elim Christian Fellowship associate pastor
Hale Auditorium
1:00pm – 3:00pm: Wind Ensemble and Symphony 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 Susan Martorana at Martorana_Susan@roberts.edu for more information.
4:00pm – 10:00pm: Women’s Volleyball – intercollegiate tournament
VAC Arena
6:15pm: College Night at the Red Wings at Frontier Field
Hang out with area college students and see Rochester’s own minor league team battle the Buffalo Bison and enjoy the post-game Fireworks show! “First Pitch” features Rochester area college students, including Roberts’ own SA Vice President Brett Walsh. “Seventh Inning Stretch” features Roberts’ own Professor Jeffery McGhee singing “God Bless America.” Transportation departs from the upper Rinker parking lot at 6:15pm. Game time is 7:05pm. Tickets are $5, available at the RWC Bookstore through 8/30. Sponsored by Student Services.
8:00pm: Women’s Soccer vs. University of Mobile
RWC Stadium
Saturday, September 1
10:00am – 4:00pm: Women’s Volleyball tournament
VAC Arena
8:00pm: Women’s Soccer vs. Spring Arbor University
RWC Stadium
Sunday, September 2
1:00pm – 6:00pm: Waterloo Outlet Mall outing
Free Bus Transportation departs from lower VAC parking lot. Call x6096 to reserve your seat as limited seating is available. Sponsored by Student Services.
7:00pm: Foot of the Cross in Cox Auditorium
Monday, September 3 Labor Day, Classes are in session
10:30am – 6:30pm: Poster Sale on Garlock lawn Decorate your room with the hottest posters around. Great prices! Excellent selection! Sponsored by Student Services. Rainsite: inside Garlock.
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel in Hale Auditorium
Bolivia/Eastern Europe Mission Teams
Tuesday, September 4
7:00pm: Women’s Volleyball vs. Oswego
VAC Arena
Wednesday, September 5
11:00am – 11:50am: Class Meetings in lieu of Chapel
Freshman Class of 2011 - Hale Aud.
Junior Class of 2009 - SSC 319
Sophomore Class of 2010 - SSC Aud.
Senior Class of 2008 - CLC 219
5:00pm: Undergraduate Business Kick-Off Picnic
Carpenter Lawn
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 6
Idea for the day: don’t forget to check your campus mailbox frequently!
Friday, September 7 Last Day to Drop a Course
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel with Provost Dr. Bob Zwier
Hale Auditorium
7:00pm: Women’s Soccer vs. Walsh University
RWC Stadium
Saturday, September 8
Idea for the day: check out the Voller Athletic Center for swimming, racquetball, nautilus, weights, basketball, & more!
Sunday, September 9
7:00pm: Foot of the Cross in Cox Auditorium
Monday, September 10
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel with Golisano Library Grand Opening
Hale Auditorium
Tuesday, September 11 Patriot Day
Idea for the day: meet or re-connect with your faculty advisor!
Wednesday, September 12
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel with President John Martin
Hale Auditorium
Thursday, September 13
11:45am – 1:45pm: Volunteer Connection & Activities Fair
Garlock
Check out the many ways you can get involved on campus and off campus! Community service agencies and RWC student organizations and ministries will be represented. Sponsored by Career Services and Student Services.
Friday, September 14
Visiting students from Osaka, Japan arrive
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel in Hale Auditorium
SA Chaplain Hannah Terry
12:00midnight: Applications for Class of 2011 Council due
SA office at VAC 230d
Saturday, September 15 Students from Osaka, Japan visit
Sunday, September 16 Students from Osaka, Japan visit
7:00pm: Foot of the Cross in Cox Auditorium
9:00pm: Karaoke Party
Ellen Stowe Dining Room
Welcome our visiting students from Osaka, Japan and enjoy Karaoke.
Monday, September 17 Students from Osaka, Japan visit
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel in Hale Auditorium
Jeremy Del Rio, Co-founder and director, Generation Xcel
7:00pm: Freshman Class of 2011 Council Platform Speeches
SSC 319
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. 18
from 12noon – 7pm in Garlock.
7:30pm: Japanese Cultural Night with Calligraphy, Origami, and Junk Food
BT’s café
Enjoy these traditions and experience Japanese culture with visiting students from
Osaka, Japan.
Tuesday, September 18 Students from Osaka, Japan visit
12noon – 7:00pm: Freshman Class of 2011 Elections
Garlock
Vote for your class President, Vice-President, Administrative Assistant, and Treasurer!
8:00pm – 10:00pm: Roller Skating!
VAC Arena
Watch the VAC transformed into a roller skating rink, right before your eyes! Admission is free. Sponsored by Student Services.
Wednesday, September 19 Students from Osaka, Japan visit
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel with Chaplain Tom “PT” Kilburn
Hale Auditorium
Thursday, September 20
8:00pm: Dance lessons
Cox Auditorium
Experience something new! Learn how to dance traditional Japanese folk and American Country Line dancing.
Friday, September 21 Students from Osaka, Japan visit
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel with Communion Service Hale Auditorium
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 22 Students from Osaka, Japan depart
4:00pm: Men’s Soccer vs. Seton Hill
RWC Stadium
Sunday, September 23 HOMECOMING WEEK
7:00pm: Foot of the Cross in Cox Auditorium
Monday, September 24 HOMECOMING WEEK
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel with Jerry Walls, Asbury
Hale Auditorium
8:00pm: Homecoming Coffeehouse Night
BT’s café
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 2008.
Tuesday, September 25 HOMECOMING WEEK
7:00pm: Men’s Soccer vs. Nazareth College
RWC Stadium
9:00pm: Homecoming Bonfire
North Campus
Roast some marshmallows and enjoy fellowship after the soccer game. Sponsored by Student Association and the class of 2011.
Wednesday, September 26 HOMECOMING WEEK
11:00am – 11:50am: Prayer Chapel with Tom “PT” Kilburn
Hale Auditorium
8:00pm: Homecoming Game Show Extravaganza
Hale Auditorium
Come play in a 70's style game show and win sweet prizes. Admission is free! Sponsored by the Student Association and the class of 2009.
Thursday, September 27 HOMECOMING WEEK
11:00am – 4:00pm: Blood Drive
Pearce, Family Life Center
Give the gift of life by donating blood. To schedule an appointment, contact Assistant Dean Brenda Myrthil at myrthil_brenda@roberts.edu or x6096.
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 Social Life committee.
Friday, September 28 HOMECOMING WEEKEND
11:00am – 11:50am: Chapel with Jerry Sutton '82
Hale Auditorium
5:00pm – 7:00pm: Closing Reception for “Connections”
Davison Gallery, CLC
Celebrate this alumni art exhibit as it comes to a close.
8:00pm – 10:00pm: LIVE: the Variety Show
Hale Auditorium
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.
10:00pm – 12midnight: Late Night Coffeehouse
BT’s café
Chill with friends and enjoy some late night tunes. Sponsored by the Student Association.
Saturday, September 29 HOMECOMING WEEKEND
9:45am: 9th 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.
12:30pm: Women’s Soccer vs. Malone University RWC Stadium
1:15pm: Wind Ensemble Concert Hale Auditorium
2:30pm: Men’s Soccer vs. Malone University RWC Stadium
5:00pm: Men’s Soccer Reserves vs. Medaille RWC Stadium
8:00pm: Denver and the Mile High Orchestra concert
Hale Auditorium
9:00pm – 11:00pm: Free Movie
VAC Arena
Free movie sponsored by the Student Association and the class of 2010.
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 Assistant Dean Brenda J. Myrthil in the Office of Student Services via email or telephone at 594-6096.
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