Saturday, September 1, 2012
| 7:30-9 a.m. | BREAKFAST McConnell Dining Hall |
| 9-10 a.m. | CHEMISTRY 29 PLACEMENT EXAM Room 125, Keck Science Center Presented by Professor Scott Williams Students with a strong chemistry background (chemistry AP score of 4 or 5 or equivalent) may place into the one semester accelerated chemistry course based on this exam. |
| 10-10:45 a.m. | WOMEN IN SCIENCE Humanities Auditorium, Scripps College Presented by Professors Jennifer Armstrong and Gretchen Edwalds-Gilbert You will be given information about the Women in Science Club, and meet several successful female students who will share tips on succeeding as a science major in the W.M. Keck Science Department. Please note that this session is for women only. |
| 10:45-11:30 a.m. | SUCCESS IN THE SCIENCES AND PRE-HEALTH PROFESSIONS Humanities Auditorium, Scripps College Thinking about medical school? Planning a research career? Worried that science is not your strong suit? Join Newton Copp, professor of biology, and Jill Jones, pre-health professions adviser, to learn more about the W.M. Keck Science Department and how to prepare for applying to medical school. |
| 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. | LUNCH McConnell Dining Hall |
| 1-5 p.m. | ACADEMIC ADVISING GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS Meet in your adviser’s office Continue meeting with your faculty adviser to explore and create your academic plan. |
| 2:30-5 p.m. | ODDS AND ENDS In front of the Gold Student Center Settling into your new room is easy with the help of our local Target. You can find everything you need for your new life in college to make your room your new home. See the shuttle schedule in front of the GSC for details. |
| 3-5 p.m. | STUDENT SENATE WATER BALLOON FIGHT Brant Clock Tower Lawn …Because it’s hot! Come have a water balloon fight with the Student Senate. Meet the Senate Executive Board, other members of Student Senate and learn about the positions available. Educate yourself about the new structure and get a head start on the critical issues we will face this year. Start the year right by getting involved! Applications and information will be available. In addition, assorted cookies and lemonade from the Grove House will be served… while supplies last. |
| 5-6:30 p.m. | DINNER McConnell Dining Hall |
| 6:30-8 p.m. | SEX SIGNALS Benson Auditorium Join us for this unique program that blends improvisational performance with the message that in order to create a climate that fosters healthy relationships, students need to challenge their ideas of acceptable dating behavior. Addressing two different taboo subjects—healthy sex and rape, the performers create a format for a conversation that is both relevant and deeply personal. Project Sister Family Services, our local agency dedicated to providing services to the women, children and men survivors of sexual assault and abuse will be on hand after the performance to hand out information regarding their services. Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services will also be available. |
| 9 p.m.-Midnight | 5-COLLEGE LUAU Pellissier Mall (The Mounds) Come out and mingle with other new students from The Claremont Colleges in this tropical atmosphere, complete with glow necklaces, a steel drum band, food and fun! |
| updated August 13, 2012 | |