Friday,
August 15th
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8:00am
- 11:30am
Residence
Halls Open -
Students can move into their rooms and/or
begin setting up their room if time permits. But
don't expend too
much energy because we have loads of fun planned!
9:00am
- 4:00pm - Bookstore (bottom floor Cromer Center)
Bookstore Open - Purchase books, class
material or L-R apparel.
9:00am
- 5:00pm - Information Desk (Cromer Center Lobby)
Get ID Cards made - Students who have not
done so may get their ID Card made during this
time. All students are required to have an ID
cards as they are used for meals in the campus
eateries, to access residence halls, and check out
books from the Rudisill Library.
9:30am
- 12:30pm - Cromer Center Lobby
Information Fair - This
is an opportunity for students and/or parents to
informally talk with representatives from various
departments such as Campus Activity Board, Career
and Personal
Development, Residence Life, Dining Services, Intramural
Programs, and many more.
11:00am
- 12:00pm - Belk Centrum
Transfer and Freshman Commuter Student
Meeting -
This session is mandatory for all transfer
and commuter students, as you will be
given important information such as your Campus
I.D. (if you do not have it), health forms, etc
and have an opportunity to ask questions.
11:00am
-1:00pm - Dining Hall
Lunch -This is a special Lenoir-Rhyne lunch
where students and parents get to spend time
together before they part ways. Say your goodbyes
and shed your tear of joy during this time because
you won't get an opportunity afterwards.
1:00pm
- 2:00pm -
P.E. Monroe Auditorium
New
Student Welcome Celebration - This is the
premier prologue kickoff event! In this
session, we welcome students and families to the
L-R family. Dr. Wayne Powell, the University
President, and many other important people will
address the audience. The audience will also
view a video skit, arranged by the Prologue Staff
and based on the History in the Making
prologue theme, that will inform, entertain and
challenge you. Students and parents will
separate after this session: parents are invited
to the Parents Reception, and students will get
into the meat of their prologue experience.
2:30pm
- 3:00pm - P.E. Monroe Auditorium
Free T-shirts - Okay, there is a
catch! These t-shirts are to be worn on
Saturday during the Hands on Hickory
community service projects.
2:30pm - 3:15pm - Belk Centrum
Parents Reception - Parents, this brief
session is designed to help you start your
student's Lenoir-Rhyne career off to a great
start, and to discuss parent's role in the L-R
community.
3:00pm - 3:15pm - Outside P.E. Monroe Auditorium
Find
Your Prologue Group - This is our version of
organized chaos! Each prologue group
leader(s) will hold up high signs with a group
number. At this time the students find their group
number (while the parents depart to the parents
reception or head for home). This is the first
time that students get into their groups, and it
begins your transition into the L-R community.
3:15pm - 5:00pm - Various Locations
Orientation
Session I - Let the games begin! - We
won't spill the beans here, but we can assure you
that this session will feature loads of fun, lots
of laughs and a little "group bonding." Oh,
and you will get some important information too.
5:00pm - 6:30pm - Dining Hall
Dinner
with Prologue Group featuring special dessert!
- This
will be most students' first meal as an L-R
student. Nervous??? Don't be, we've got you
covered. You won't forget this meal, we
promise!
6:30pm - 7:00pm - TBD
Class
& Group Pictures - Say "cheese!"
This is an opportunity for you to become
immortalized in annals of Lenoir-Rhyne history as
the first prologue group of Lenoir-Rhyne
University.
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Free
Time - We pause the excitement here to allow
some time to relax, unpack a little more, take a
brief nap or just hang out and meet your new
classmates.
*7:00pm - 8:30pm
- Fritz-Conrad Lobby
Commuter student session - Commuter students are
invited to meet other commuters, chat with current
students or just lounge around until the next
session.
8:30pm - 9:30pm - Various Locations
Orientation
Session II - How we roll! - All
students will meet with their prologue group at
their designated meeting spot. The groups
will go to one of their prologue leader’s room
to hang out, eat, ask questions about anything and
hear how we roll at L-R.
9:30pm - 9:50pm - Russell House Lawn
Outdoor
Vespers - Pastor
Weisner, the University pastor, leads everyone in an
ecumenical spiritual ceremony that includes a
prayer for a successful year. This is a very short
yet meaningful experience.
10:00pm
- until - Residence Halls
Residence
Building
and Floor Meetings - Residential students will
meet the Area Coordinator and the Resident Advisor
staff for their building. They will
discuss residential policies, safety practices,
etc.
*Commuting students
are dismissed at this point.
Saturday
August 16th
8:00am - Dining Hall
Breakfast
with Prologue Group (free w/ meal ticket) -
Rise and shine and eat a hearty breakfast.
You will need the energy as you get your hands
dirty during Hands on Hickory.
9:00am
- Noon - Depart from Various Locations
Hands
on Hickory -
At Lenoir-Rhyne we believe in service. New
students make their mark early on in their L-R
experience by participating in community service
projects throughout the Hickory community.
It's a perfect blend of work and fun!
Noon
-
1:30pm - Russell House Lawn
What’s
in Your Backyard? - There is a lot of good
eatin' around here, and this is your chance to
taste some good food from all around the Hickory
area. Fill your belly as local restaurants
provide samplings from their best menu items.
1:30pm
- 4:15pm
Free-Time/Trips to Area Stores - Students
can hang out, continue setting up their room, take a
nap, or venture out into the community with a
couple of prologue leaders.
4:30pm
-
5:30pm - Various Locations
Orientation
Session III - Get in where you fit in! -
There are more opportunities to get involved in
the L-R community than you can imagine - academic
organizations, interest organizations, athletics,
Greek organizations, religious organizations and
service groups - to name a few. A promise:
you will only get out of your L-R experience what
you put in. The group leaders will
facilitate a discussion about the numerous events
that take place on campus, campus student organizations,
sporting events and
many other things that students do on campus and
in the local community.
6:30pm
-
8:30pm - Kool Park
Kool Park
Waterpark - It's
Hot! Students will be able to cool off in Hickory's enormous
pool. Complete with high diving boards, a
waterslide, unique pool features, and plenty of shaded lawn space to
hang out, students can take a dip or simply grab a spot in the
shade in an electrifying atmosphere of music and fun. This is a
highlight of the prologue experience each year.
Participation
in water activities is optional; however, all students
should bring appropriate sunscreen, sunblock, etc. Remember
to bring your swimwear if you plan on engaging in water
activities.
10:00pm
-
until - Freshmen Residence Halls
“Traffic
Jam” Residence Hall Mixers - The
Residence Life staff will help you get to know
your building-mates in the most interesting
manner. By the time this is over, you will
know everyone in your building. Commuters
are encouraged to attend.
Sunday,
August 17th
10:00am
- Cromer Center Lobby
Chapel - This
is an opportunity to experience what chapel is
like at Lenoir-Rhyne. Though this service may be
short, its impact will last. Join Pastor
Weisner, prologue leaders and fellow classmates in
this experience.
10:45am
- 1:00pm - Dining Hall
Brunch (Free
w/ meal ticket) - Alright, we're taking the
training wheels off. Students
can attend brunch if they wish; however, you must
bring your ticket to eat.
1:00pm
- 3:00pm - P.E. Monroe Auditorium, Belk Centrum,
Dining Hall
Orientation
Session IV (Health & Safety Presentations
and Discussion) - Students
will participate in three concurrent sessions that will
inform, educate and empower them to be safe,
healthy and enjoy their L-R experience. These sessions
are interactive and involve discussion about, but
not limited to drugs and alcohol, fire
safety, sexual issues and health issues.
3:00pm
- 4:30pm
Free
Time/ Complete Online Survey - During
this time students are to complete the C.I.R.P. online
survey, if they have not done so. The survey
may be at the location of the student's choosing whether that be in their
room on own computer or in one of the computer labs around
campus.
4:30pm
- 5:30pm - Dining Hall
Dinner (ID Cards Activated)
- Students
are recommended, but not required to attend dinner. They do not
have to sit with their Prologue groups unless they
wish to.
6:00pm
- 7:30pm - Faculty/Staff homes
Dessert
Social/Freshman Read Discussion with Faculty
- Each freshman is required to read Letters to a
Young School Teacher by Jonathan Kozol (books
will be distributed at Jumpstart). Students
will convene at faculty and/or staff member's
homes to chat, have dessert and discuss the book.
*Students
must change into appropriate attire before next
session.
8:45
pm - Meet prologue group at designated meeting
spot dressed appropriately.
9:00pm
- 10:00pm - St. Andrew's Church
Beginning
the Journey - This
is a very special tradition for new
students. This culminating session includes
students speaking on their L-R experience, faculty
presenting on Lenoir-Rhyne's founding principles
its history, its present and its future.
Each new student will sign the honor code, which will be posted
around campus to remind students of their
commitment to academic integrity.
10:00pm
- Until - Russell House Lawn
Movie
on the Lawn - To
wrap up the whole weekend, we will feature a movie
on our gigantic outdoor movie screen. You've
never seen a movie like this! Snacks and drinks are provided.
Many upperclassmen students may join us for this
event.
Monday,
August 18th
8:00
am - Rhyne 259
Foreign
Language Placement Test - Students
who believe they are proficient enough in a foreign
language may take the placement test to determine
if they can "test out" of the
course. By passing the placement test
they would begin their foreign language
requirements at the 200 level courses instead of
the basic level courses.
9:00
am - Rhyne 149
Math
Challenge Test - Students are placed in math
levels based on their high school courses
and SAT math score. Students who
believe that they are capable of beginning at a
higher level math course may take the Math
Challenge Test to determine the level of math that
is appropriate for them. Visit the
following link to learn more about the test: http://www.lrc.edu/mat/placement_test.htm#Information
10:00
am - Various Location
Meet
Your Advisors (Mandatory)
- Each
student has an advisor, who is a professor in the
major that the student is majoring in, that helps
them with scheduling of classes and in general
through the students career on campus. This is the
time for the student and their advisor to meet.
During this time students also meet other students
who also are being advised by that professor as
well.
11:00
am - Rhyne 149
Honors
Student Meeting
- Students
who are honors students will meet for the first
time. The students learn what is expected of them
as an honors student and what they will receive
from being an honor student.
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