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Saturday, August 27
| 7:30-9 am |
Breakfast McConnell Dining Hall |
| 9-10 am | Chemistry 29 Placement Exam Keck Science Center – Room 125 Presented by Professor Scott Williams. Students with a strong chemistry background (Chemistry A/P score of 4 or 5 or equivalent) may place into the one semester accelerated chemistry course based on this exam. |
| 10-10:45 am | Women in Science Scripps College – Humanities Auditorium Presented by Professors Jennifer Armstrong and Gretchen Edwalds-Gilbert. You will be given information about the Women in Science Club, and meet several successful women students who will share their tips on succeeding as a science major in the Joint Science Department. Please note that this session is for women only. |
| 10:45 am-11:30 am | Success in the Sciences and Pre-Health Professions Scripps College – Humanities Auditorium Thinking about medical school? Planning a research career? Worried that science is not your strong point? Join Newton Copp, professor of biology, and Jill Jones, pre-health professions adviser, to learn more about the Joint Science Department and how to prepare for applying to medical school. |
| 11:15 am-1 pm | Lunch McConnell Dining Hall |
| 1-5 pm | 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 pm | 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 pm | Student Senate Water Balloon Fight Brant Clock Tower Lawn ...Because it's hot! Come have a water balloon fight with 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 pm | Dinner McConnell Dining Hall |
| 8 pm | Without A Box Performance George C.S. Benson Auditorium, Avery Hall Come enjoy Without A Box, our fantastic 5-College student improv group. |
| 9:00 pm-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! |