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    Community Connections
    Music and Entertainment

Gateway Center Drop-In Advising

Event Scheduled:

Thursday, 9/18	10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday, 9/19	10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday, 9/21	1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: MGH 171

Show your friends and family the Gateway Center and Undergraduate Advising. Use our computers to check on classes still open for the Autumn quarter. Bring your questions, and we can help!

Hosted By: Undergraduate Academic Affairs
Web Site: http://www.washington.edu/uaa/gateway

Gateway Center Drop-In Advising

Event Scheduled:

Thursday, 9/18	10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday, 9/19	10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday, 9/21	1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: MGH 171

Show your friends and family the Gateway Center and Undergraduate Advising. Use our computers to check on classes still open for the Autumn quarter. Bring your questions, and we can help!

Hosted By: Undergraduate Academic Affairs
Web Site: http://www.washington.edu/uaa/gateway

Freshman Convocation: A University of Washington Welcome

Event Scheduled:

Sunday, 9/21

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Location: Bank of America Arena (Hec Edmundson Pavilion)

The University of Washington community will come together at this event to welcome the entering class of 2008. Microsoft Chairman William H.Gates, III will be our honored speaker. It will be a great time for freshmen to meet their classmates and find out about all the exciting discoveries and opportunities awaiting them on the UW campus. Complimentary tickets may be ordered online at www.convocation.washington.edu

Hosted By: Office of Ceremonies
Web Site: http://www.convocation.washington.edu

President's Picnic

Event Scheduled:

Sunday, 9/21

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Location: Drumheller Fountain/Rainier Vista

The 2nd Annual President's Picnic will be held at Drumheller Fountain immediately following Freshman Convocation. Attendees are invited to chat with President Mark Emmert and other members of the University community. They are also encouraged to share ideas and to get to know us on a more informal basis. Due to limited seating, tickets are required for the picnic. To purchase your tickets please visit us at http://www.convocation.washington.edu.

Hosted By: Office of Ceremonies
Web Site: http://www.convocation.washington.edu

Gateway Center Drop-In Advising

Event Scheduled:

Thursday, 9/18	10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday, 9/19	10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday, 9/21	1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: MGH 171

Show your friends and family the Gateway Center and Undergraduate Advising. Use our computers to check on classes still open for the Autumn quarter. Bring your questions, and we can help!

Hosted By: Undergraduate Academic Affairs
Web Site: http://www.washington.edu/uaa/gateway

Husky Families Connect! - Parent Resource Fair

Event Scheduled:

Sunday, 9/21

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Mary Gates Hall Commons

Welcome, Husky Families! Learn about UW's wealth of opportunities, resources, and people - all here to help your children successfully begin their University experiences. Explore educational choices and careers, and get involved in UW's intellectual, creative, social, and recreational communities. Meet leaders and staff from across campus who can help answer your questions and serve as contacts in the months and years to come. Enjoy conversation over light refreshments and participate in a drawing for a $50 University Bookstore gift certificate.

Hosted By: First Year Programs, with collaboration from: Office of the Vice Provost for Student Life, Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Academic Affairs, Office of the Vice Provost for Minority Affairs and Diversity

Libraries 101 for Parents: Tips to Help Your Freshman Navigate the UW Libraries

Event Scheduled:

Sunday, 9/21	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sunday, 9/21	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Odegaard Undergraduate Library, Computer Classroom 102

Is your son or daughter new to the UW? Attend this crash course on the UW Libraries to help your freshman survive that first research paper! This workshop will introduce you to the basics of the UW Libraries system, including: services for students, locating books and videos, getting help 24/7, and navigating the library web site.

Hosted By: UW Libraries
Web Site: http://www.lib.washington.edu/ougl/

Freshman Kick-Off

Event Scheduled:

Sunday, 9/21

2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Location: Husky Stadium

Join the Washington tradition and kick off 2008 Dawg Daze as a part of the UW community. Get ready to be welcomed to campus, to be entertained, and to connect with other students at the UW. This event is a required event for all new freshmen. Immediately following, you'll meet for Peer Connections with a student leader, or if you're in a FIG, with your Freshman Interest Group (FIG) Leader. Meet current students eager to show you the ropes. Check-in begins at 2:15pm.

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Libraries 101 for Parents: Tips to Help Your Freshman Navigate the UW Libraries

Event Scheduled:

Sunday, 9/21	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sunday, 9/21	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Odegaard Undergraduate Library, Computer Classroom 102

Is your son or daughter new to the UW? Attend this crash course on the UW Libraries to help your freshman survive that first research paper! This workshop will introduce you to the basics of the UW Libraries system, including: services for students, locating books and videos, getting help 24/7, and navigating the library web site.

Hosted By: UW Libraries
Web Site: http://www.lib.washington.edu/ougl/

Freshman Peer Connections

Event Scheduled:

Sunday, 9/21

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Location: Meet your group at the Freshman Kick-Off, Husky Stadium

Take this opportunity to meet with a small group of other new freshmen and a knowledgeable student leader who will help show you the ropes to make your transition to the UW smoother. Your peer leader will be a Dawg Daze Leader, or if you are enrolled in a FIG, your FIG Leader. You will find out your group number when you check in for Dawg Daze, and you will meet your group at the Freshman Kick-Off in Husky Stadium at 3:00pm.

Hosted By: First Year Programs, with collaboration from: Undergraduate Academic Affairs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Human-Centered Engineering

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Location: Loew Hall 106

Human-Centered Engineering (HCE) is an emerging discipline within the College of Engineering. The Department of Technical Communication is one of the leading departments in HCE, focusing on usability/user-centered design, human-computer interaction, information design, and documentation. Come learn about our interdisciplinary program and how it can help you achieve your professional goals.

Hosted By: Technical Communication
Web Site: http://uwtc.washington.edu/

Army ROTC Rock Wall Challenge

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22	10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday, 9/23	10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday, 9/24	10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location: Red Square

Join the Department of Military Science as we host our open house and invite students to learn about an opportunity to become a scholarly leader while attending UW. There will be time to discuss scholarship opportunities, the benefits of leadership training, as well as the many opportunities you'll have as a UW cadet. Come enjoy the free give-aways, BBQ, and refreshments.

Hosted By: Military Science, with collaboration from: UW Army ROTC
Web Site: http://www.depts.washington.edu.armyrotc

Connect-to-Campus Tour: How To Make the Most of UW

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22	10:00 am - 11:00 am
Monday, 9/22	11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday, 9/23	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Tuesday, 9/23	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location: Tours depart from in front of Mary Gates Hall

Do you want to do research alongside Nobel Prize laureates? How about working with cheetahs in Africa? Or handling a $50,000 budget? These are just some of the possible opportunities at UW, which will help you make the most of your UW experience. This tour will cover some of the enriching opportunities UW offers in volunteering, student employment, leadership, foreign study, and research. Take this tour and get started early!

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

The Civil War - Beyond the Battles and Untold Stories

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22	10:30 am - 11:30 am
Tuesday, 9/23	10:30 am - 11:30 am

Location: HUB 309

Our Civil War often refers just to battles and generals, but underneath the story are failed attempts to reach compromises that could have avoided it. We will look at the pre-war events and the roles they played in pushing us into secession and war. During the war we'll see the changing objectives of the Union, near intervention of England, implications of several military campaigns, the Confederacy's collapse and the legacy for the next century. We'll explore the strange personalities of the military and civilian leaders whose decisions influenced the conduct of the war and the peace that followed.

Hosted By: ASUW Experimental College

Connect-to-Campus Tour: How To Make the Most of UW

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22	10:00 am - 11:00 am
Monday, 9/22	11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday, 9/23	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Tuesday, 9/23	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location: Tours depart from in front of Mary Gates Hall

Do you want to do research alongside Nobel Prize laureates? How about working with cheetahs in Africa? Or handling a $50,000 budget? These are just some of the possible opportunities at UW, which will help you make the most of your UW experience. This tour will cover some of the enriching opportunities UW offers in volunteering, student employment, leadership, foreign study, and research. Take this tour and get started early!

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Academic Success: A Fresh(man) Start

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22	11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday, 9/22	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Monday, 9/22	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Monday, 9/22	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Mary Gates Hall, Room 234

An experienced UW student will cover the ins and outs of academic life at UW. Topics of discussion will include general class information, studying, grading, tests, papers, academic resources, as well as the main differences between high school and the university. Join us and learn how to make the most of your fresh start here at UW!

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Tour of the Suzzallo and Allen Library

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22	11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday, 9/22	1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Tuesday, 9/23	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Tours depart from Allen Library north lobby

The Suzzallo and Allen Library is the largest of the 19 Libraries in the University of Washington system. It is also one of the oldest and most architecturally impressive buildings on campus. It houses more than 2 million volumes of humanities and social sciences research materials, the Natural Sciences Library, as well as a number of specialized units and collections. It also hosts one of the busiest and most unique coffee shops on the Seattle campus. At some point in your studies, this is a library you will use. Come take a preview of this remarkable resource.

Hosted By: University Libraries
Web Site: http://www.lib.washington.edu

ASUW Experimental College Introduction to Japanese

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22	11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday, 9/22	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location: HUB 209B

Want to learn some Japanese before the start of the year? Come to this class to get a head start. The instructor will cover basic conversation, simple grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary. After an hour you will be able to speak some Japanese in complete sentences!

Hosted By: ASUW Experimental College
Web Site: http://experimental.asuw.org/

Study Spot Tour

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22	11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday, 9/22	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Tuesday, 9/23	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Tour departs from front of Mary Gates Hall

Come find out where you can go to study between classes, late at night, or with a group of fellow peers. You'll learn about study centers, writing centers, and other resources available to students at UW. There are study spots on campus that you won't want to miss. Join us!

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Got Experience?! Fair

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22

11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Location: Mary Gates Hall Commons

In addition to getting the grades (while still having a social life), college students are often searching for extra cash, something to add to their resume, and ideas about how they can apply their UW experience to the 'real world'. Visiting the Got Experience?! Fair will expose you to a host of resources to help you. Start gaining the experiences future employers and graduate programs are looking for, so you can say, "Yes, I've got the experience you want!" There will be a raffle for gift cards and more at 4:30pm. Check out The UW Career Center and The Center for Experiential Learning for more info.

Hosted By: UW Career Center, with collaboration from: The UW Career Center in collaboration with The Center for Experiential Learning (Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center, Undergraduate Research Program, Pipeline Project, Undergraduate Scholarship Office, Jumpstart, Mary Gates Endowment), the Ethnic Cultural Center, HUB Reservations, UW Libraries, the Counseling Center, IMA, Student Activities Office, Parking Services, Food Services, Instructional Center, International Students & Scholars Office, International Programs & Exchanges, Student Access and Computing Group, DO-IT, UW Bookstore, ASUW Experimental College, Student Athlete Academic Serives, CLUE, Classroom Support Services and UW Human Resources
Web Site: http://www.careers.washington.edu

RefWorks - Your New BFF - Citations Quick & Easy

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location: Odegaard Library, Computer Classroom 102

Are citing sources and creating a bibliography your least favorite parts of writing your papers? RefWorks can save you time as you learn how to build a list of sources for your papers, organize references, and instantly format research papers using APA, MLA and hundreds of other styles. You'll also learn how to create a RefWorks account and use Write-N-Cite to add references with the click of a button. Participants will receive their very own limited-edition workshop tattoos. Can't make the workshop during Dawg Daze? The Libraries offer workshops throughout the year. Check out the schedule at http://www.lib.washington.edu/ougl/walkins

Hosted By: UW Libraries
Web Site: http://www.lib.washington.edu/ougl/

Academic Success: A Fresh(man) Start

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22	11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday, 9/22	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Monday, 9/22	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Monday, 9/22	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Mary Gates Hall, Room 234

An experienced UW student will cover the ins and outs of academic life at UW. Topics of discussion will include general class information, studying, grading, tests, papers, academic resources, as well as the main differences between high school and the university. Join us and learn how to make the most of your fresh start here at UW!

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Academic Success: A Fresh(man) Start

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22	11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday, 9/22	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Monday, 9/22	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Monday, 9/22	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Mary Gates Hall, Room 234

An experienced UW student will cover the ins and outs of academic life at UW. Topics of discussion will include general class information, studying, grading, tests, papers, academic resources, as well as the main differences between high school and the university. Join us and learn how to make the most of your fresh start here at UW!

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Medical Technology Undergraduate Major Information Session

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location: MGH 238

Are you considering a Medical Career? Do you like science labs, solving puzzles, and helping others? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, come learn about the Medical Technology (MT) bachelor of science degree on Monday, Septmeber 22nd at 1:00 p.m. The MT academic adviser will give an overview of this fascinating major, answer questions, and provide program materials. Snacks will be provided.

Hosted By: Laboratory Medicine
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/labweb/

What's So Fine About the Arts?

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Monday, 9/22	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tuesday, 9/23	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Tours depart from out front of Henry Art Gallery

Whether you devote your life to modern dance or only make an occasional visit to an art gallery, the fine arts are an excellent way to get involved at UW. This tour is a guided exploration of arts opportunities on campus, focusing on drama, dance, music, and visual arts. Come learn about adding to your education with the visual and performing arts.

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Study Spot Tour

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22	11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday, 9/22	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Tuesday, 9/23	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Tour departs from front of Mary Gates Hall

Come find out where you can go to study between classes, late at night, or with a group of fellow peers. You'll learn about study centers, writing centers, and other resources available to students at UW. There are study spots on campus that you won't want to miss. Join us!

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

ASUW Experimental College Introduction to Japanese

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22	11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday, 9/22	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location: HUB 209B

Want to learn some Japanese before the start of the year? Come to this class to get a head start. The instructor will cover basic conversation, simple grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary. After an hour you will be able to speak some Japanese in complete sentences!

Hosted By: ASUW Experimental College
Web Site: http://experimental.asuw.org/

Tour of the Suzzallo and Allen Library

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22	11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday, 9/22	1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Tuesday, 9/23	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Tours depart from Allen Library north lobby

The Suzzallo and Allen Library is the largest of the 19 Libraries in the University of Washington system. It is also one of the oldest and most architecturally impressive buildings on campus. It houses more than 2 million volumes of humanities and social sciences research materials, the Natural Sciences Library, as well as a number of specialized units and collections. It also hosts one of the busiest and most unique coffee shops on the Seattle campus. At some point in your studies, this is a library you will use. Come take a preview of this remarkable resource.

Hosted By: University Libraries
Web Site: http://www.lib.washington.edu

What's So Fine About the Arts?

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Monday, 9/22	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tuesday, 9/23	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Tours depart from out front of Henry Art Gallery

Whether you devote your life to modern dance or only make an occasional visit to an art gallery, the fine arts are an excellent way to get involved at UW. This tour is a guided exploration of arts opportunities on campus, focusing on drama, dance, music, and visual arts. Come learn about adding to your education with the visual and performing arts.

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Academic Success: A Fresh(man) Start

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22	11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday, 9/22	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Monday, 9/22	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Monday, 9/22	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Mary Gates Hall, Room 234

An experienced UW student will cover the ins and outs of academic life at UW. Topics of discussion will include general class information, studying, grading, tests, papers, academic resources, as well as the main differences between high school and the university. Join us and learn how to make the most of your fresh start here at UW!

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Student Majors Panel

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22	4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 9/23	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: MGH 254

Feeling pressured about choosing a major now? Or do you know what you want to pursue but also want to hear about students' experiences in other majors? Come meet a panel of upperclassmen from a wide range of majors and career paths, and discuss the realities of what it takes to succeed in these different realms.

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Transfer Student Day

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23

9:00 am - 11:00 pm

Location: Throughout the UW Campus

Tuesday, September 23rd is your day to connect, explore, and get involved as an incoming Transfer Student. Although you are welcome to attend all parts of Dawg Daze, we have done our best to consolidate programs that would be of interest to transfer students on this day. For your convenience, we have covered the cost of parking on this day (in the Montlake (E1) lot) so that you have free access to these events. We will start off your day with a Transfer Kick-off: Welcome Reception from 9:30-11:30am. See you there!

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Transfer Kick-Off: Welcome Reception

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Location: HUB Ballroom

The University welcomes you as a new transfer student. We understand and appreciate your unique transfer experiences and perspectives, and so we'd like to host a special reception to welcome you to campus. We also invite you to bring along a guest if you'd like. The Transfer Kick-Off will be immediately followed by Peer Connections, where transfer students will be matched with current students to talk about UW life and where you can meet students with similar interests. You'll depart for your Peer Connections from the Transfer Kick-Off reception, so come meet your group there.

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Army ROTC Rock Wall Challenge

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22	10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday, 9/23	10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday, 9/24	10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location: Red Square

Join the Department of Military Science as we host our open house and invite students to learn about an opportunity to become a scholarly leader while attending UW. There will be time to discuss scholarship opportunities, the benefits of leadership training, as well as the many opportunities you'll have as a UW cadet. Come enjoy the free give-aways, BBQ, and refreshments.

Hosted By: Military Science, with collaboration from: UW Army ROTC
Web Site: http://www.depts.washington.edu.armyrotc

Air Force ROTC Recruiting Booth

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23	10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, 9/24	10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: HUB lawn

Air Force ROTC will set up an information table to provide materials explaining AFROTC program details and scholarship opportunities available to all UW students.

Hosted By: Aerospace Studies (AFROTC)
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/afrotc

Transfer Peer Connections

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Location: Meet your group at the Transfer Kick-Off, HUB Ballroom

Take this opportunity to meet with a small group of other new transfer students and current students who can give you survival tips for that first week of the quarter. Transfer students last year told us this was the most valuable part of Dawg Daze. You will learn helpful hints about how to continue your academic success and make the most of your time, so don't miss your chance to make these connections and feel more prepared. If you are part of a TRIG, you will be matched with your Peer Instructor and all the other students that are in your TRIG. Find out your group number when you check in for Dawg Daze, and meet your group at the Transfer Kick-Off in the HUB Ballroom at 9:30am.

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

The Civil War - Beyond the Battles and Untold Stories

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22	10:30 am - 11:30 am
Tuesday, 9/23	10:30 am - 11:30 am

Location: HUB 309

Our Civil War often refers just to battles and generals, but underneath the story are failed attempts to reach compromises that could have avoided it. We will look at the pre-war events and the roles they played in pushing us into secession and war. During the war we'll see the changing objectives of the Union, near intervention of England, implications of several military campaigns, the Confederacy's collapse and the legacy for the next century. We'll explore the strange personalities of the military and civilian leaders whose decisions influenced the conduct of the war and the peace that followed.

Hosted By: ASUW Experimental College

Student Experience Showcase

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23

11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Location: Kane Hall Lobby

The Student Experience Showcase will show how you might make the most out of your UW experience. UW students who are actively engaged on campus will be on hand to share their experiences and strategies. Come visit the Showcase before or in between the Large Lecture Success Strategies Series in Kane Lecture rooms and learn how to get involved in academics at the UW!

Hosted By: First Year Programs, with collaboration from: UW Students representing various Departments & Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Large Lectures Success Strategies Sessions

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23

11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Location: Kane Hall, various large lecture rooms

Are you enrolled in a large lecture class for Autumn quarter? Are you nervous about how to succeed or wondering about what's expected of you in quiz section? Come meet with a faculty member or two today and learn the low down on how to do well in your first large class at the UW, how to navigate office hours, and how to study and form study groups. This is your big chance to meet faculty that you may have class with in an informal setting and to get the keys to succeed. Check the schedule below to see if your class, FIG, or area of interest is included. Invest 50 minutes of your free time now to gain back hours of study time later!

Hosted By: First Year Programs, with collaboration from: Undergraduate Academic Affairs
Web Site: http://www.washington.edu/uaa/index.html

Connect-to-Campus Tour: How To Make the Most of UW

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22	10:00 am - 11:00 am
Monday, 9/22	11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday, 9/23	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Tuesday, 9/23	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location: Tours depart from in front of Mary Gates Hall

Do you want to do research alongside Nobel Prize laureates? How about working with cheetahs in Africa? Or handling a $50,000 budget? These are just some of the possible opportunities at UW, which will help you make the most of your UW experience. This tour will cover some of the enriching opportunities UW offers in volunteering, student employment, leadership, foreign study, and research. Take this tour and get started early!

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Connect-to-Campus Tour: How To Make the Most of UW

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22	10:00 am - 11:00 am
Monday, 9/22	11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday, 9/23	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Tuesday, 9/23	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location: Tours depart from in front of Mary Gates Hall

Do you want to do research alongside Nobel Prize laureates? How about working with cheetahs in Africa? Or handling a $50,000 budget? These are just some of the possible opportunities at UW, which will help you make the most of your UW experience. This tour will cover some of the enriching opportunities UW offers in volunteering, student employment, leadership, foreign study, and research. Take this tour and get started early!

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

The Chocolate Fair: Burke Museum Open House

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Burke Museum Lobby

Indulge in a decadent chocolate dessert, meet new friends, and discover one of the UW's coolest places at the Burke Museum's Chocolate Fair. Think you might want a career in the arts or natural sciences? Meet Burke researchers and UW students who collect and care for the museum's twelve million scientific specimens and cultural artifacts. Interested in local cultures and global issues? Check out our exhibit galleries to see real dinosaurs, experience cultural artifacts from around the world, and learn more about climate change. Come for the chocolate, stay for the fun at the Burke's Chocolate Fair!

Hosted By: Burke Museum
Web Site: http://www.burkemuseum.org

Mapping Your Future: What Direction Are Your Genes Taking?

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Location: Health Sciences Lobby & Courtyard

Attention freshmen interested in exploring the health sciences. You will have a chance to get involved in a broad array of experiences including interactive tours and displays. Learn about the School of Medicine's Institute for Surgical & Interventional Simulation (ISIS), where medical simulators help teach students and young doctors how to care for patients and manage medical emergencies. Find out what's going on in the Schools of Public Health and Community Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing and Social Work. Dentistry will be handing out toothbrushes. UW Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, and the CHDD Experimental Education Unit will be on hand to sign up student volunteers. Music, food, and up to 25 interactive and informative exhibits are on tap.

Hosted By: Health Sciences/UW Medicine News & Community Relations, with collaboration from: Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health and Community Medicine, Social Work, UW Medical Center & Harborview Medical Center
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/hsnews/outreach.html

Study Spot Tour

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22	11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday, 9/22	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Tuesday, 9/23	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Tour departs from front of Mary Gates Hall

Come find out where you can go to study between classes, late at night, or with a group of fellow peers. You'll learn about study centers, writing centers, and other resources available to students at UW. There are study spots on campus that you won't want to miss. Join us!

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Tour of the Suzzallo and Allen Library

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22	11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday, 9/22	1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Tuesday, 9/23	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Tours depart from Allen Library north lobby

The Suzzallo and Allen Library is the largest of the 19 Libraries in the University of Washington system. It is also one of the oldest and most architecturally impressive buildings on campus. It houses more than 2 million volumes of humanities and social sciences research materials, the Natural Sciences Library, as well as a number of specialized units and collections. It also hosts one of the busiest and most unique coffee shops on the Seattle campus. At some point in your studies, this is a library you will use. Come take a preview of this remarkable resource.

Hosted By: University Libraries
Web Site: http://www.lib.washington.edu

Academic Success: Transfer Tips

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tuesday, 9/23	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Mary Gates Hall, Room 228

A current UW student will discuss tips for transferring academic skills from a previous college experience to UW. This session is geared towards transfer students. General information about academics will be discussed, but with emphasis on the main differences between other institutions and UW. Come learn valuable tips and share your experiences too!

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

What's So Fine About the Arts?

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Monday, 9/22	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tuesday, 9/23	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Tours depart from out front of Henry Art Gallery

Whether you devote your life to modern dance or only make an occasional visit to an art gallery, the fine arts are an excellent way to get involved at UW. This tour is a guided exploration of arts opportunities on campus, focusing on drama, dance, music, and visual arts. Come learn about adding to your education with the visual and performing arts.

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Academic Success: Transfer Tips

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23	2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tuesday, 9/23	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Mary Gates Hall, Room 228

A current UW student will discuss tips for transferring academic skills from a previous college experience to UW. This session is geared towards transfer students. General information about academics will be discussed, but with emphasis on the main differences between other institutions and UW. Come learn valuable tips and share your experiences too!

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Environmental Science & Resource Management Info Session

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Anderson 207

Come and learn about how you can major in Environmental Science and Resource Management here at UW. Learn about opportunities in Wildlife Conservation, Landscape Ecology & Conservation, Sustainable Forest Management OR Restoration Ecology & Environmental Horticulture. ESRM is a small and growing program that focuses on sustainability and is very student-centered. Talk with advisers and faculty about how you can get involved.

Hosted By: College of Forest Resources
Web Site: http://www.cfr.washington.edu/Acad/undergrad/esrm/index.htm

Foster School of Business Ice Cream Social

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: Balmer Hall Commons

Join Foster School of Business students, faculty, and staff for an ice cream social to kick-off the 2008-2009 school year. Build a sundae, meet new people, and enter to win Foster door prizes!

Hosted By: Foster School, Undergraduate Programs Office
Web Site: http://foster.washington.edu/

Find Your Classes Tours

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, 9/23	4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: Tour departs from steps in front of HUB

Do you know where you're headed tomorrow for the first day of school? Do you have your route planned out? Have you printed out your most updated schedule of classes? Swing by the HUB at 3pm or 4pm on Tuesday with your latest class schedule print-out and join us for a tailored campus walking tour highlighting the buildings with your specific classes. We'll help make sure you're set for the first day of classes.

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Student Majors Panel

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22	4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 9/23	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location: MGH 254

Feeling pressured about choosing a major now? Or do you know what you want to pursue but also want to hear about students' experiences in other majors? Come meet a panel of upperclassmen from a wide range of majors and career paths, and discuss the realities of what it takes to succeed in these different realms.

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

Find Your Classes Tours

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, 9/23	4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: Tour departs from steps in front of HUB

Do you know where you're headed tomorrow for the first day of school? Do you have your route planned out? Have you printed out your most updated schedule of classes? Swing by the HUB at 3pm or 4pm on Tuesday with your latest class schedule print-out and join us for a tailored campus walking tour highlighting the buildings with your specific classes. We'll help make sure you're set for the first day of classes.

Hosted By: First Year Programs
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/fyp

World Health Cinema

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: HUB Auditorium

We will be showing a film to correspond with the common book of the year. World Health Cinema typically shows films that deal with global health issues and follows the showing with a discussion.

Hosted By: Global Health, with collaboration from: Students for Equal Health
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/deptgh/

Air Force ROTC Recruiting Booth

Event Scheduled:

Tuesday, 9/23	10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, 9/24	10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: HUB lawn

Air Force ROTC will set up an information table to provide materials explaining AFROTC program details and scholarship opportunities available to all UW students.

Hosted By: Aerospace Studies (AFROTC)
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/afrotc

Ethnic Cultural Center/Theatre (ECC/T) Open House

Event Scheduled:

Wednesday, 9/24

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Ethnic Cultural Center, 3931 Brooklyn Ave NE

Come enjoy light refreshments, meet ECC/T staff, and find out how to get involved in community service, as well as social, political, cultural, and recreational organizations. The ECC/T open house offers an opportunity for you to learn about us and establish connections with current students who are involved.

Hosted By: Ethnic Cultural Center/Theatre, with collaboration from: Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/ecc

Army ROTC Rock Wall Challenge

Event Scheduled:

Monday, 9/22	10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday, 9/23	10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday, 9/24	10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location: Red Square

Join the Department of Military Science as we host our open house and invite students to learn about an opportunity to become a scholarly leader while attending UW. There will be time to discuss scholarship opportunities, the benefits of leadership training, as well as the many opportunities you'll have as a UW cadet. Come enjoy the free give-aways, BBQ, and refreshments.

Hosted By: Military Science, with collaboration from: UW Army ROTC
Web Site: http://www.depts.washington.edu.armyrotc

FIUTS Wednesday Lunch

Event Scheduled:

Wednesday, 9/24

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Location: HUB 200ABC

Each Wednesday over 250 students gather for this free lunch. While enjoying the traditional make-it-yourself sandwich, internationally-minded individuals including both domestic and international students, scholars, UW faculty and staff, as well as community members socialize in this casual atmosphere. This is the longest on-going international gathering on campus. Join us each Wednesday in HUB 200ABC.

Hosted By: FIUTS
Web Site: http://www.fiuts.org

Trivia Night at CLUE

Event Scheduled:

Wednesday, 9/24

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location: MGH Commons

Don't have quite enough homework after the first day of class to come to CLUE for the tutors? Well, why not come for the food, games, and prizes instead? It's students versus tutors in the first annual CLUE Trivia Night! Study up on current events, pop culture, and random useless information and then bring a team of friends to the competition. The winning team gets a fantastic prize! Sign-ups for the competition start at 7:00pm.

Hosted By: Center for Learning & Undergraduate Enrichment (CLUE)
Web Site: http://www.depts.washington.edu/clue

OMA/D Open House

Event Scheduled:

Thursday, 9/25

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Schmitz Hall 3rd Floor

The office of Minority Affairs and Diversity Open House is an exciting event for students and staff who are interested in learning more about Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity (OMA/D) resources, services, and programs for the 2008-2009 academic year. OMA/D promotes an inclusive and educational environment, enhancing the communication and exchange of multicultural perspectives and values. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet the staff and take a tour of Schmitz Hall OMA/D offices.

Hosted By: OMA/D, with collaboration from: Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity
Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/omawd/