Family and Friends Weekend 2009
Fall Welcome Weekend Overview
The weekend begins on Friday, August 28th.
Click here for information about the Maine Hello to plan your assigned move-in time.
Please read the TENTATIVE schedule below; it lists some of the events planned. Specific times and events might change. You will be given a final detailed schedule with event descriptions and locations when you arrive at the Fall Welcome Weekend Community Fair located in the Collins Center for the Arts. You do not need to pre-register for this event; please just plan on arriving on Friday, August 28th! Arriving by plane or bus and need a ride to campus? Phone: 207-581-1590 or email:
orientation@umit.maine.edu. We will be happy to pick you up!
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Tentative Agenda
Friday, August 28, 2009
FALL WELCOME WEEKEND CHECK IN & COMMUNITY FAIR
8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Collins Center for the Arts
Check out the many on and off campus departments and organizations for free stuff and lots of info!
Maine Hello Residence Hall Move-in - Hearty Maine Hello!
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
All new students living on campus move into your residence hall during this time. Please match your move-in time with the first letter of your last name:
A-D 8:00 am – 10:00 am
E-L 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
M-P 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Q-Z 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Campus Tours
8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Collins Center for the Arts
Take a 50-60 minutes walking tour to get orientated around campus. Tours depart every hour on the half hour. Last tour leaves at 2:30 pm.
Meetings for Students Who Missed Summer Orientation
8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Minsky Recital Hall, Class of 1944 Hall
If you were unable to attend Summer Orientation, this meeting will get you caught up and have your questions answered. Meetings start every hour on the hour. Last presentation at 3:00 pm.
Academic Offices and Student Services Open
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
See the Fall Welcome Weekend Office Hour Schedule for specific times and offices open.
Bear Necessities and Athletic Equipment Room Annual Tent Sale
8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Alfond Arena Parking Lot
Featuring sweatshirts as low as $15.00 and t-shirts as low as $5.00 from Bear Necessities. Fleece, shorts and much more! Also featuring game worn and battle tested team uniforms and athletic wear from the Athletic Equipment Room.
Welcome and Open House for New Commuter & Non Traditional Students
9:30 am – 11:30 pm, Commuter Lounge, 228 Memorial Union
Not living on campus this year? Come and meet other new students who are commuting to campus. Share rides, share ideas, make friends! We have great space, good food and wonderful resources for you!
Cutler Health Center Open House
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, Cutler Health Center
Door prizes, refreshments and tours! Students will also be able to sign up for HealthCare Bucks and Secure Messaging.
Lunch at Hilltop, Wells Central or The Marketplace
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Hilltop will be featuring discounted complete deli lunch for only $5.00. Wells Central and The Marketplace will also be open for ala carte purchases. Students may use their meal plan with their MaineCard and family members may purchase meals with cash or use a guest meal from their student’s meal plan.
Army ROTC Information Session
3:00 - 4:00 pm, Army ROTC Hallway, Memorial Gym
Learn how ROTC will help you gain the confidence and experience of a true leader. There is no commitment for the first two years or try for one of our full scholarships! Come check us out, we just may be exactly what you're looking for. Light refreshments will be served.
Wrap-up for Parents
4:00 - 4:45 pm, Minsky Recital Hall, Class of 1944 Hall
Parents, do you still have questions? Representatives from key student services will be present.
Transfer Students Meet and Greet!
4:00 – 4:45 pm, Bangor Room, Memorial Union
Meet other new students who are transferring from colleges in New England and beyond!
President's Annual Dinner on the Mall & Student Organization Showcase
5:00 pm, University Mall (rain location: Memorial Gym Field House)
A guaranteed good time and full belly! Free food featuring grilled items and food from Maine! What more can you ask for?
Class Picture
6:30 pm, Fogler Library Steps (rain location: Collins Center for the Arts)
Go down in history and bring that smile for this special moment! Wear a UMaine shirt and catch the Black Bear Spirit!
Traditions Ceremony
7:00 pm, Hutchins Concert Hall, Collins Center for the Arts
Learn about the many long-standing traditions at UMaine.
Mandatory Floor Meetings: Part 1
9:00 pm, FYRE Residence Halls
See your Resident Assistant (RA) for details.
Hilltop Market Open
9:00 pm – Midnight
Hungry for late night snack? Stop by and stock up on snacks for your room. Use your meal plan dining funds or cash.
Black Bear Block Party
10:00 pm – 1:00 am, Student Recreation and Fitness Center
Come join us for a night of fun! Inflatibles, Dance Party, Swimming, Running, Basketball, climbing wall and tons of free stuff!
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Breakfast at Hilltop
7:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Remember what your parents always told you and eat breakfast, the most important meal of the day! The Marketplace will also be open starting at 8:00 am.
Orono Farmer's Market
8:00 am – 1:00 pm, Steamplant Parking Lot
One of the many nice things Orono has to offer . . . make sure you stop by and check out the veggies, flowers and good company!
FALL WELCOME CHECK IN
8:00 am – 2:00 pm, Memorial Union Main Lobby
If you didn't check in with us yesterday, now's the time to do it!
Bear Necessities and Athletic Equipment Room Annual Tent Sate
9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Alfond Arena Parking Lot
Featuring sweatshirts as low as $15.00 and t-shirts as low as $5.00 from Bear Necessities. Fleece, shorts and much more! Also featuring game worn and battle tested team uniforms and athletic wear from the Athletic Equipment Room.
Mandatory Floor Meetings: Part 2
9:30 – 10:00 am, FYRE Residence Halls
See your RA for details.
Get A Life... Outside The Classroom
10:00 am – 12:00 pm, Hutchins Concert Hall, Collins Center for the Arts
Brought to you by: The Division of Student Affairs & Collegiate Empowerment.
The Big Jam & BBQ
12:00 – 3:00 pm, Stewart Quad (rain location: Recreation Center)
There will be free food and live music! Sponsored by Greek Life.
Student Employment Meeting
1:00 pm, Hauck Auditorium, Memorial Union
Didn't get that loan and now you need a job? Want to find out about the many cool jobs available right here on campus?
Study Abroad Meeting
2:00 pm, Bangor Room, Memorial Union
Are you interested in studying abroad for a semester or two? Come and find out all the possibilities!
Out-of-State Student Gathering
3:00 pm, The Marketplace North Pod, Memorial Union
Network with other out-of-state students and start planning carpools for those long trips home!
School of Performing Arts Welcome
4:00 - 5:00 pm, Minsky Recital Hall, Class of 1944 Hall
Are you a student in the School of Performing Arts? This is where you should be at this time!
Dinner at Hilltop
4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
The Marketplace is also open until 9:00 pm
Multicultural Center Welcome
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Multicultural Center, Hannibal Hamlin Hall
This is an opportunity for new students to meet fellow students of color and learn about all the services and programs the Center has to offer. Let’s get connected!
Mandatory Floor Meetings: Part 3
6:00 – 9:00 pm, FYRE Residence Hall
See your RA for details.
Reality U: The Sequel
9:00 pm, Hauck Auditorium. Memorial Union
Another highly rated event! This is not the same Reality U that you saw in the summer... this is the sequel. A great time and lots of laughs.
Comedian: Steve Caouette
10:00 pm, Hauck Auditorium, Memorial Union
Back for his sixth Fall Welcome Weekend here at UMaine this performance will be a sell out. Make sure you come to Reality U at 9pm to assure yourself a seat for this free performance! Steve has worked on ¨The Late Show with David Letterman and with SNL veterans Victoria Jackson and Colin Quinn. Combining impressions, improv, sound effects and classic stand-up comedy, Steve pushes the comedic envelope. A little wacky, a tad zany and a whole lot hilarious, Steve Caouette will leave you in stitches.
Residence Hall Activities
10:00 pm, FYRE Residence Hall
See your RA for details.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Residence Halls Open for Returning Students
10:00 am
Breakfast at Hilltop
7:00 – 9:00 am
The Marketplace will also be open starting at 8:00 am.
FALL WELCOME CHECK IN
8:00 am – 2:00 pm, Memorial Union Main Lobby
Bodwell Center Community Art Project
9:00 – 11:30 am, Fogler Library Steps (Rain location, Memorial Union)
Are you ready to give back to the community? Come join us!
Lunch at Hilltop or York
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fogler Library Tours
11:30 am and 1:00 pm, Fogler Library Side entrance across the Union
Make sure you check out Fogler Library so you're all set for the school year!
American Folk Festival Trip
12:00 – 3:00 pm, Meet at Memorial Union Circle.
Don’t miss this amazing event at the Bangor City Riverfront! Best of all, it’s free! Students may pick up trip tickets at the Fall Welcome Weekend Check-In. Space is limited. For more information about the American Folk Fesitval, visit www.americanfolkfestival.com.
Canoeing on the Stillwater River
1:00 - 4:00 pm, Meet at the Steam Plant Parking Lot by Stillwater River.
Sponsored by MaineBound.
Dinner at Hilltop or York
4:30 – 8:00 pm
Please note that York is only open until 7:00 pm.
Honors Meeting
5:30 – 6:30 pm, Minsky Recital Hall, Class of 1944 Hall
All honors students are required to attend this event.
Late night Local Free Ride to Spotlight Cinemas
6:30 pm, Meet at Memorial Union Circle
Free ride and movie tickets to Spotlight Cinemas. For show times, go to www.spotlightcinemas.com.
Student Recreation and Fitness Center/MaineBound Climbing Wall Open
Until 10:00 pm
Be sure to check out the Student Recreation and Fitness Center near Hilltop. Please note that the Recreational Center pool will only be open until 8:00 pm. Also check out the indoor climbing wall in the MaineBound Adventure Center near the Memorial Union.
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Note to Families
Family Members are encouraged to accompany their students to campus to help them settle in to their new home, and participate in some of the events planned for the first day of the Welcome, Friday, August 28th. For meals, students may use their meal plan on their MaineCard (Student ID). Guests or family members may purchase meals with cash or use a guest meal or dining funds from the student’s meal plan. For the rest of the weekend, we have a number of sessions as well as fun events scheduled for students. Parents/Guests:
click here for information on area lodging.
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For Students Who Missed Summer Orientation
Couldn’t attend Summer Orientation and feel panic setting in? Take a deep breath; we will bring you up to speed! For those students who missed the June orientation sessions, there will be information presentations on Friday, August 28th, 8:00 – 4:00 pm (every hour on the hour, last presentation at 3:00 pm).
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Orientation Checklist
Below are some vital things-to-do as a new student that would help in your transition to the University of Maine. Contact information is provided for each item but should you need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact the Office of New Student Programs at (207) 581-1590.
MaineStreet (
http://mainestreet.maine.edu)
MaineStreet is a one-stop online portal where you can view your student status, class schedule, student bill, financial aid, logging work hours if you’re a student employee and much more. You should regularly check MaineStreet for any important updates. If you have not activated your MaineStreet portal, go to
https://mail.maine.edu/um/ActivateAccount using the identification number and activation key included in your acceptance letter. If you need further assistance activating or accessing MaineStreet, you may call the UMaine IT Help Desk at (207) 581-2506.
Email Accounts
As a UMaine student, you are provided a FirstClass email account. FirstClass is UMaine’s internal email and conferencing system. To activate your FirstClass email account and download the client software, go to
www.umaine.edu/firstclass using your MaineStreet username and password. You are also automatically provided a maine.edu email address (this is a separate email address from FirstClass). You can view your maine.edu email address by logging on to MaineStreet…click on Student Self-Service…click on Student Center…your maine.edu email address is under Personal Information. It is recommended that you forward your maine.edu email to FirstClass by going to
http://mail.maine.edu. If you need further assistance activating or accessing your FirstClass or maine.edu email accounts, you may call the UMaine IT Help Desk at (207) 581-2506.
Class Schedule
You can check your class schedule by logging on to MaineStreet…..click on Student Self-Service…then click on Student Center. If your schedule is not yet posted on MaineStreet or if you have any questions about your class schedule, you may contact your appropriate College/Program below:
Explorations and the Foundations Program: (207) 581-1830
College of Business, Public Policy and Health: (207) 581-1997
College of Education and Human Development: (207) 581-2435
College of Engineering: (207) 581-2217
School of Engineering Technology: (207) 581-2340
Honors College: (207) 581-3263
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: (207) 581-1952
College of Natural Science Forestry and Agriculture: (207) 581-3206
Housing
If you plan on living on-campus and have not applied for housing yet, please visit
www.umaine.edu/housing/ or call (207) 581-4580 as soon as possible.
MaineCard (Student ID) and Parking Permit
If you haven’t gotten your MaineCard student ID, visit the Student Service Center located on the first floor of the Memorial Union. Be sure to bring a photo ID such as your driver’s license or State ID. You can also obtain your parking permit ($50 for the academic year) at the Student Service Center if you plan to commute or bring your car on-campus. For more information, call the Student Service Center at (207) 581-2273.
Books and Supplies
Students can buy their books, supplies and much more at the University Bookstore located on the first floor of the Memorial Union. For more information, call (207) 581-1700.
Immunizations
To attend classes at the University, it is mandatory that you provide proof of your immunizations. This includes 1 dose of tetanus/diphtheria (TD) within the last 10 years and 2 doses of measles, mumps, rubella (MMR & MMR 2) given after your first birthday. Submit a copy of your immunization record to Shared Processing Center, P.O. Box 412, Bangor, ME 04402 or fax to (207) 561-3430. For more information, you may call the Office of Student Records at (207) 581-1299.
Key and Bicycle Registration
Students can register their keys and bicycles with Public Safety so that they can contact you if they are lost and found. Visit the Public Safety building anytime.
Emergency Warning System
To receive emergency text and email messages (including class cancellation notification), go to
www.umaine.edu/umainetxt.
Student Consent Form
Student may choose to have their educational records released to parents, guardians, spouses or others by completing and submitting the Student Consent To Release Information form. You may download the form at
http://studentrecords.umaine.edu. For more information, you may call the Office of Student Records at (207) 581-1290.
Need More Information?
You may contact the Office of New Student Programs at (207) 581-1590 or email
orientation@umit.maine.edu.
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Meet Team Maine
Each summer, fall and spring orientation, new students are greeted by a terrific group of students called Team Maine (Student Ambassadors, Dirigo Tour Guides and Student Telecounseling Admissions Representatives). They will help you get settled and ready to go! Team Maine is here to assist you and your family, to answer your questions and get you ready for the fall.
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