iStetson

August 15-19, 2009

This is a tentative schedule for the FOCUS 2009 weekend. You will receive a final schedule when you arrive on campus in August.

PARENTS - If you are coming from out of town, we recommend that you stay through Sunday evening. We have some sessions on Saturday and Sunday that are presented for parents.

Code:

BLACK is for sessions open to BOTH students and parents

RED is for sessions just for students only

Denotes sessions for Parents and Families

Saturday, August 15th, 2009

8:00 am - 2:30 pm

Orientation Check-in [mandatory]. Center for First Year Studies

It’s a great day to be a HATTER!  This is your first stop and welcome to Stetson University!  Meet your FOCUS Leaders and join us for some quick refreshments before your day really starts!  Please pick up your FOCUS orientation packet- make sure you read through the contents thoroughly prior to the mandatory 2:30 pm FOCUS group meeting.

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Residence Hall Check-in. Residence Halls

Today is the Day!  Once you have completed Orientation check-in, head to your assigned hall to pick up your new keys and begin unloading.  Please follow the proper parking guidelines to enable all of our students to unload smoothly. The H.O.M.E. Team Move-In Crew will be stationed outside the Residence Halls to assist you! H2O provided to help you reenergize and cool off!

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Coffee Kiosk Open.

Stop by and enjoy Starbucks Coffee, Island Oasis Smoothies, cold bottled beverages and assorted snacks during your busy move-in day.  Cash basis.

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

ID Cards. Carlton Union Building, 204

You must get your ID card to use your meal plan in the Commons and before the Stetson 101 sessions beginning on Monday in order to activate your registration.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Counseling Center Open House.

The Counseling Center Staff invites parents and students to stop by and learn more about the opportunities and services that the Counseling Center offers.

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

University Offices Open.

Admissions Office; Academic Resources Center; Bookstore; Financial Aid; Center for First Year Studies; Health Services; Hollis Center; Registrar (at First Year Studies); Post Office; Housing and Residential Life; and the Bursar’s Office (billing).

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

duPont Ball Library open.

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Neighborhood Necessities. Outside of the Carlton Union Building (Rain location: Stetson Room)

Come meet community businesses and get information on local Banks, Renters Insurance, Student Accident & Illness Insurance, Downtown Merchants, Summer Storage, Airport Transportation, Gift Packages, community places of worship, Volusia County Department of Elections, cultural merchants, Stetson ROTC and more.

11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Lunch in the Commons. Commons, Carlton Union Building

Come enjoy lunch with Soup-n-Salad Bar, Pizza, Deli, Sunset Grill, Main Event, and Sweet Additions in the Commons.  Cash basis.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Music School Meeting.  Feasel Rehearsal Hall, McMahan Hall

Required for all New Music Majors and Minors.  Open to anyone interested in participating in music.  Parents Welcome.

This meeting is designed to provide you with information that you need from the outset:  your Music Student Handbook, the schedule of auditions and placement examinations, work-study procedures, etc.  The music faculty will be there to meet you, and answer all of your questions!

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Music School Parent Meeting.  Feasel Rehearsal Hall, McMahan Hall

Parents of new music majors are welcome to meet with Dr. West and members of the music faculty.

2:30 pm - 3:45 pm

Letting Go. [parents] Lee Chapel

Now that they are leaving home, what should you expect as your student adjusts to college life? Learn about the resources we have in place to help with the adjustment for both you and your student.  The Dean of Students will lead this dialogue with members of her team.  

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

First FOCUS Group Meeting. [mandatory, students only].  Location listed in your FOCUS packet

Come meet your FOCUS group!  Made up of about 35 other first-year students and two orientation leaders, you will meet new people and talk about life at Stetson!  Be sure to wear the new Stetson shirt you received at Orientation check-in. 

3:30pm - 4:00pm

Class of 2013 Photo! Quad

Immediately following your first FOCUS Group meeting, the Class of 2013 will meet in the Quad for a class photo! Be sure to wear the Stetson shirt you received at Orientation check-in!

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Convocation - Official Opening and Welcome. Edmunds Center

Following the Class Photo, everyone will proceed to the Edmunds Center.  Celebrate the official beginning of your Stetson career!  Our new students are required to attend Convocation, and their parents and families are invited as well. President Libby will give a welcome and Dean Nance will deliver his charge to your class, the Class of 2013!

5:15 pm - 6:00 pm

Athletics Welcome. Edmunds Center

For all first-year and transfer student athletes and anyone anticipating a walk-on tryout for an intercollegiate athletic team. Parents are welcome.

5:00 pm - 7:15 pm

President’s Dinner for Incoming Students. Hollis Center, Rinker Field House

Following Convocation please join us for dinner as we celebrate the day’s events! Enjoy a meal while watching pictures from your first day at Stetson.

Commuter Students – we will have tables sectioned off just for you to meet other commuters and some upper-class students who also commute.

7:15 pm – 8:00 pm

First Generation Students and Families Reception. Center for First Year Studies

First-Generation college students are the first people in their family to pursue a degree in higher education.  We would like to welcome and congratulate you and your family on this outstanding achievement.  Come learn about the First Generation Campus Mentor Program, a unique program that is specifically for First-Generation students. 

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Your First Semester as a Commuter. Hollis Center Classroom

Feel like you may be a little out of the loop as a commuter? All first-year and transfer students who will be living off-campus will gather to learn more about Stetson’s Commuter Connection organization from other commuter students. Get a quick tour of some of the best places on campus to hang out and learn where to park!

7:30  pm – 8:30 pm

“Meet the Parents” Parent Social.  Stetson Room

While your students are meeting their new classmates, meet and mingle with Parents and families of other first year students and transfers.  Connect with others who live in the same residence hall as your student, are thinking about the same major, or are from a hometown near you.

8:00 pm - 9:15 pm

Living on Campus – First Floor Meeting. [mandatory]. Your Residence Hall

Come meet your Resident Assistant (RA) and fellow neighbors while discovering all the opportunities living on campus has to offer students. Learn what being part of a community is about and find out how you can contribute to it!  

9:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Playfair. Hollis Center, Rinker Field House

Playfair is guaranteed to be unlike anything in which you have ever participated! It combines audience participation, outrageous games, and comedy. Come and get acquainted with hundreds of other new students in “The World’s Largest Mixer.” Dress casually, have fun, and please wear sneakers!

10:30 pm - 12:00 am

The After Party. Hollis Center Lounge

After Playfair come kick back and enjoy some Hip Hop and Dance music spun by DJ Caesar from 102 Jamz with your fellow students and your Council for Student Activities (CSA)!  Snacks and Drinks will be served.

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

7:00 am – 10:00 am

Continental Breakfast. Commons

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Information Technology Registration. Cyber Lounge, lower level of LBC

IT staff is available to help set up your email account and network access.

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Interdenominational Worship Service. Lee Chapel

Service to be led by the University Chaplain, Michael Fronk. All students and family members are welcome!

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Brunch. Commons

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Coffee Kiosk Open.

Stop by and enjoy Starbucks Coffee, Island Oasis Smoothies, cold bottled beverages, and assorted snacks.  Cash basis or Hatter Bucks.

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

ID Cards. Carlton Union Building, 204

You must get your ID card to use your meal plan in the Commons and before the Stetson 101 sessions beginning on Monday in order to activate your registration.

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Bookstore Open. Adjacent to the Carlton Union Building

Bring your course schedule to find and purchase the books you need.

10:15 am - 11:00 am 

Our Greek Community [parents]. Lee Chapel

With record numbers this past year in service hours and dollars raised, as well as an average GPA above that of the student body as a whole, Greek life at Stetson defies the stereotypes often seen on the big screen.  Fraternities and Sororities at Stetson provide structured social programs that can enhance your student’s college experience.  Please bring questions, comments, and concerns to this open discussion.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Work Study and Student Employment Mandatory Meeting. Stetson Room

The Office of Financial Aid will conduct this session for both Federal Work Study and University Employment recipients. This session will include descriptions of both work programs, required paperwork, payroll and payment procedures, timesheets, rights and responsibilities, and other general policies of the programs.

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

First Year English Exemption Exam Part One. Flagler 334

All placement exams are optional. You may take this placement exam if you think your writing skills are strong enough to earn an exemption; however, you should remain enrolled in your current English course until notified by the Director of the Writing Program that you have tested out. Students hoping to be exempt from ENGL 101 must pass BOTH Part One and Part Two (Part Two is offered on Monday by invitation). 

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Residence Hall Connectivity. Residence Halls

IT staff will visit the residence halls to assist students with connecting their computers to the campus network. Requests for assistance can be made at your Residence Hall Check-In area.

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

duPont Ball Library open.

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Coaching Your Student. [parents] Lee Chapel

Be your student’s best coach by helping them experience a wonderful education and achieve their goals.  This session will be an interactive panel discussion with current Stetson Faculty, staff and administration who have students of their own attending colleges and universities.  You will be able to draw upon their experiences as parents AND educators. 

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Stafford Loan Mandatory Meeting. Lee Chapel

Mandatory meeting for students with a Stafford Loan (subsidized or unsubsidized) who have not completed entrance counseling on Stetson’s website. All students required to attend will be notified in advance.

2:15 pm - 3:45 pm

Second FOCUS Group Meeting. [mandatory]. Designated Room from first meeting

Get together again with your FOCUS group!  Have fun, talk about life at Stetson, and what you can expect academically. 

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Financial Aid and Tuition. [parents] Lee Chapel

Presented by the Director of Financial Aid and representative from the Bursar’s Office, this session will help you better understand your student’s financial aid package, as well as answer your questions about your student’s account and tuition bill. From 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm the Offices of Financial Aid and the Bursar will be open to answer any remaining questions you may have.

3:15 pm – 3:45 pm

Health, Wellness, and Safety. [parents] Lee Chapel

Come meet the Associate Director of Health and Wellness Initiatives, Lynn Stadelman and the Director of Public Safety, Bob Matusick to learn about things we do on and around campus to make this a safer atmosphere for your student.  We will discuss personal safety as well as college-related health topics.

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

“The Buzz” at Stetson. [mandatory]. Elizabeth Hall Auditorium

Presented by the Associate Director of Health and Wellness Initiatives, this session explores some of the current issues in college health; from personal and physical safety to the struggles of how to maintain your fitness on campus. This is a quick how-to on college health.

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Dinner. Commons, Carlton Union Building

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Hanging Out in the Quad.

Come hang out, play Frisbee and listen to music in the Quad!

5:15 pm – 6:00 pm

Out-Of-State Student and Family Reception. Center for First Year Studies

First Year Studies would like to welcome all Out-of-State students and their families to our community. Come meet other families from your region, share transportation plans, and enjoy some light refreshments.

6:00pm

Women’s Soccer vs. FIT. Soccer Field

6:00 pm - 7:30pm

Food for Thought.  Dinner and Discussion with the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and members of the Faculty. Stetson Room

Students may still sign-up for this dinner at the FOCUS Registration Desk.

Dean Grady Ballenger and members of the College faculty invite you to join us for dinner and conversation. Discussion will focus on a short reading, available at the FOCUS Check-in desk, that addresses an issue of contemporary importance. We hope you will join us!

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Campus Interfaith Gathering. Allen Hall Auditorium

You are invited to an informal gathering of the campus ministries. Meet the Chaplain and student representatives from the Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Canterbury House (Episcopal), Catholic Campus Ministry, Fellowship of Christian Athletics, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Jewish Student Organization—Hillel, Muslim Student Association, Stetson Christian Fellowship, and the Wesley House Campus Ministries (Methodist).

7:00 pm

Meeting of all University Symphonic Band members. Feasel Rehearsal Hall, McMahan Hall

8:00 pm-11:00 pm

Lagoon Party. Hollis Center

Come dive into the Lagoon Party with us!  Listen to the DJ as you play in the foam pit, take your aim at the FOCUS leaders in the dunk tank, run down the adult sized obstacle challenge.  Pool toys and more relaxing fun will also be happening in the Hollis Center Pool. 

11:00pm-12:00am

Hollis Center.

After the Lagoon Party the Hollis Center Pool and Lounge will remain open for students to continue to hang out and socialize.

Monday, August 17th, 2009

7:00 am - 10:15 am

Breakfast. Commons

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Stetson 101. LBC 108 - Rinker Auditorium

Please see your check-in packet for your assigned time.  Make sure to bring your Student ID.

8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Information Technology Registration. Cyber Lounge, lower level of LBC

IT staff is available to help set-up your email account and network access.

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

duPont Ball Library open.

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Bookstore Open. Adjacent to the Carlton Union Building

8:30 am - 10:00 am

First Year English Exemption Exam Part Two. Flagler 334

Part Two of this exam is by invitation only for students who have successfully passed Part One of the exemption exam for ENGL 101.   Please bring your student ID. Consult the Director of the Writing Program or the Department of English for additional information.

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Parking Decals. Carlton Union Building, Commons

All Residential and Commuter students must register their vehicles and obtain a parking sticker to park their vehicles on campus (this includes motorcycles). To register you will need: vehicle registration, proof of insurance, current valid drivers license, and student ID card.  This $75 charge will be added directly to your Student Account.  Bicycle registration is free and encouraged.

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

ID Cards. Carlton Union Building, Commons

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Stetson 101. LBC 108 - Rinker Auditorium

Please see your check-in packet for your assigned time.  Make sure to bring your Student ID.

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Student Employment Food Services Orientation. Commons

Students assigned to work in Food Services should attend this mandatory training.

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Van Trips to Wal-Mart. Meet at FYS

Need a few more things from the store?  A van will leave First Year Studies every hour and take you to Super Wal-Mart.  We will return on the half hour and drop you at your Residence Hall.  First van leaves at 10am, last pickup at Wal-Mart is 3pm.

10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Music Ensemble Auditions and Placement Exams. Presser and McMahan Halls

Please consult your School of Music Schedule of Activities for more detailed information.

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Residence Hall Connectivity. Residence Halls

IT staff will visit the residence halls to assist students with connecting their computers to the campus network. Requests for assistance can be submitted to helpdesk@stetson.edu. If you need assistance, please contact your RA.

11:45 am – 12:45 pm

How to Get Involved On and Off Campus! [highly recommended]. Lee Chapel

Come get a crash course in Campus Activities such as: Intramurals, Community Service, Greek Life, Student Organizations, Leadership, Outdoor Recreation, Wellness and Fitness Programs.  You will also learn about the Top 20 places to go to off-campus while you are at Stetson.  You do not want to miss this session!

11:15 am - 2:00 pm

Lunch. Commons

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Chilling in the Quad.

Come take a break with the FOCUS Leaders, blankets, music and more. 

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Individual meetings with Faculty Advisors. [mandatory]. Location and time for your appointment is in your FOCUS packet.

Meet your personal faculty advisor, who will discuss your schedule, potential major, expectations and much more!

4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Third FOCUS Group Meeting. Location decided in FOCUS meeting.

Get together with your new classmates and go on an off-campus adventure!

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Dinner. Commons

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

BONK The Gameshow. Lee Chapel

What do you get when you cross the fun and excitement of a live action TV Game Show, the challenge of a general knowledge test, and the craziness of a Three Stooges movie? It's BONK! - The Comedy Game Show based on the immutable certainty that while getting hit over the head isn't funny, watching other people get hit over the head is. And of course, getting to win prizes is always good times! Brought to you by CSA!

10:00 pm – 12:00am

Hollis Center.

After the Gameshow the Hollis Center Lounge, Pool and Fieldhouse will be open for swimming, Half-Court Volleyball, BasketBall, wii, board games, and snacks.  Come chill with us!

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

7:00 am - 10:15 am

Breakfast. Commons

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Stetson 101. LBC 108 - Rinker Auditorium

Please see your check-in packet for your assigned time. Make sure to bring your Student ID.

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Information Technology Registration. Cyber Lounge, lower level of LBC

IT staff is available to help set up your email account and network access.

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

duPont Ball Library open.

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Bookstore Open. Adjacent to the Carlton Union Building.

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

ID Cards. Commons

9:00 am – 11:00 am

Technology Exemption Exam. LBC 317

All placement exams are optional.  You should take this test if you think you will be able to earn exemption from MIS 191- Introduction to Information Technology.  You must purchase a testing CD for this exam in the bookstore.  Check www.stetson.edu/~nsurynt/191_exemption for more information.  Please bring your student ID.

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Student Athlete Meeting. Stetson Room

Mandatory for All Students Wishing to Participate in 2009-10 Athletics.

This meeting will include the mandatory Gambling Seminar, Drug Education Seminar, and Drug Testing Consent Forms. All Athletes must attend a Monday “Stetson 101 Session.”

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Parking Decals. Commons

All Residential and Commuter students must register their vehicles and obtain a parking sticker in order to have their vehicles on campus (this includes motorcycles). To register you will need: vehicle registration, proof of insurance, current valid drivers license, and student ID card.  This $75 charge will be added directly to your Student Account.  Bicycle registration is free and encouraged.

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Immunization Clinic. Faculty Lounge

Students under 18 years of age must have a permission form with a parent’s or guardian’s signature. The following immunizations will be available:

MMR - $75

Hepatitis-B - $90

Meningitis (Menactra) - $135

HPV (Gardasil) - $195

9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Music Ensemble Auditions and Placement Exams. Presser and McMahan Halls

Please consult your School of Music Schedule of Activities for more detailed information.

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Stetson 101. LBC 108 - Rinker Auditorium

Please see your check-in packet for your assigned time.  Make sure to bring your Student ID.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Math Placement Exam. 209 Elizabeth Hall

This exam is strongly recommended for anyone taking or interested in taking MATH 130 (Calculus I with Review) or MATH 141Q (Calculus I).  Find out which course fits you best.  Please bring a #2 pencil and your Student ID.

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Residence Hall Connectivity. Residence Halls

IT staff will visit the residence halls to assist students with connecting their computers to the campus network. Requests for assistance can be submitted to helpdesk@stetson.edu. If you need assistance, please contact your RA.

11:15 am - 2:00 pm

Lunch. Commons

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Stetson 101. LBC 108 - Rinker Auditorium

Please see your check-in packet for your assigned time. Make sure to bring your Student ID.

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Best Session Ever!. [required]. Lee Chapel

Kanye declined, we couldn’t afford Kathy Griffin, and the guy from Twilight was unavailable, but come learn from your favorite celebs how to avoid “wtf” moments this semester.  If you miss this session you will regret it for the next 4 years!

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Major Mixer. Academic Buildings

This mixer is a great opportunity for you to connect with other students in your major, meet Faculty and Staff from the department, as well as take a building tour.  Participants will also discuss how to best prepare and study for their major.

3:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Jam Session in the Quad.

Come join us in the Quad for mini-jam sessions.  Feel free to participate if you play guitar or sing, or just chill and meet new people.

3:45 pm – 4:45 pm

Fraternity and Sorority Information Session. Lee Chapel

Ever wonder what sororities and fraternities are REALLY about? Many students start college with common misperceptions from TV and movies regarding alcohol, hazing and what “being Greek” is all about.  Fraternities and Sororities here at Stetson continue to defy the stereotypes. They can enhance your college experience through academics, athletics, philanthropic opportunities, social events and more. Come hear from students what Greek Life is like at Stetson. 

4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Van Trips to Wal-Mart. Meet at FYS

Need a few more things from the store?  A van will leave First Year Studies every hour and take you to Super Wal-Mart.  We will return on the half hour and drop you at your Residence Hall.  First van leaves at 4pm, last pickup at Wal-Mart is 7:30pm.

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Dinner. Commons

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Stetson 101 (for transfers and non-traditional students). LBC 108 - Rinker Auditorium

Please see your check-in packet for your assigned time. Make sure to bring your Student ID.

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Honors Program New Student Welcome. Stetson Hall Lounge

All new students in the University Honors Program are required to attend.

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Welcome Gathering for Students Interested in Theatre. Stover Theatre

If you are interested in the world of theatre or looking for a chance to shine, now is your chance to get involved.  Meet other theatre people, and find out about our upcoming auditions.  No prior experience required. 

8:00 pm – 9:30pm

Comedian Hypnotist Dale K. Lee Chapel

Enjoy your evening laughing with comedian hypnotist Dale K.  Dale K. has been traveling all over college campuses making people laugh while showcasing his awesome contemporary approach to hypnosis.  Dale K. has recently won awards from Campus Activities Magazine including "Campus Performer of the Year.“  Dale K. and CSA will keep you cracking up all night!

10:00 pm – 12:00am

Hollis Center.

After Dale K the Hollis Center Lounge, Pool and Fieldhouse will be open for swimming, Half-Court Volleyball, BasketBall, wii, board games, and snacks.  Come chill with us!

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

7:00 am - 10:15 am

Breakfast. Commons

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Information Technology Registration. Cyber Lounge, lower level of LBC

IT staff is available to help set up your email account and network access.

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

duPont Ball Library open.

8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Bookstore Open. Adjacent to the Carlton Union Building.

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

ID Cards. Commons

11:15 am - 2:00 pm

Lunch. Commons

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Fourth FOCUS Group Meeting. Stetson Room

Come out and experience your first “Into The Streets Day” of community service.  Become a part of the Stetson tradition and choose your service site! Sites include: Humane Society, Alterra Assisted Living Home, Boys and Girls Club, Journey’s End, the Chisholm Community Center, and others. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and preferably closed toe shoes!  You will also have the opportunity to register to vote in the Stetson Room before you leave for your service site.

4:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Downtown Hatter Block Party! Indiana Ave.

Indiana Ave will be closed just for you!  Come and see what Downtown DeLand has to offer.  Enjoy music, a rock climbing wall, caricature artists, henna tattoos and much more.  Bring a few dollars and you can dine downtown too!

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Dinner. Commons

7:00 pm

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare- Abridged. Athens Theater.

The Historic Athens Theater, first opened in 1922, will feature a traveling 3-man show that hysterically mutilates the complete work of Shakespeare in 2 hours.  Free to students and not to be missed!

7:00pm

Men’s Soccer vs. Embry-Riddle. Soccer Field.

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

Classes Begin!