New Commuter Students

All times Central.

Thursday, Aug. 16
3 p.m.- 6 p.m. - Commuter Students of Class of 2016 Check-In
BIGGERS SPORTS CENTER
Welcome to A.P. White Campus! All new commuter students must check in at Biggers Ports Center

Saturday, Aug. 18
  9 a.m.-2 p.m. -- Class of 2016 Arrives
CAMPUS QUADRANGLE  (In front of the Cralle Student Union Building.)
Welcome to the A.P. White Campus! New students check in at the small tent on the lawn; from there, they wil be directed where to proceed. Residential students begin here for the move-in process.

1:30 p.m. -- Honors Reception
NORMA AND GLEN HODGE CENTER FOR DISCIPLESHIP
Invitation-only reception is for students invited to take part in the R.V. Bennett Honors Program.

3 p.m. -- Class of 2016 Kick-Off Ceremony
DORIS AND BOB HOLLOWAY HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER
Students will be welcomed by President William T. Luckey Jr. and Student Government Association President Kendal Sewell. Students will also meet key residence life staff and participate in a team-building activity with other members of their residence hall. New students are expected to attend this important event.

4 p.m. -- Commuter Student Reception
W.W. SLIDER HUMANITIES CENTER -- FOYER
Commuter students are required to attend this introduction to the A.P. White Campus. Free meal tickets and other LWC memorabilia will be given away. This group will walk together to the President's Picnic.

5 p.m. -- President's Picnic
LAWN OF EMILY D. HUNDLEY PRESIDENT'S HOME
Meet LWC President Luckey and Mrs. Luckey and enjoy an outdoor feast prepared by the fantastic Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center staff.

8 p.m.-midnight -- Class of 2016 HWC Lock-In
DORIS AND BOB HOLLOWAY HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER
Take a dip in the pool or join students on one of three courts for a game of basketball, volleyball or badminton. A 3-on-3 basketball tournament will begin at 10 p.m.; winners will receive a prize. If sports are not your forte, board games, speed dating, tie-dying and other events will go on all night. Refreshments will be provided.
Sponsored by Student Activities Board, Student Government Association, RAVE and Campus Recreation

Sunday, Aug. 19
Local Church Services
Information about service times and locations of local churches will be provided Saturday in Biggers Sports Center

Freshman Sunday Activities
Submit your top three choices one of the following ways:
■ Email: hopkinsj@lindsey.edu
■ Phone: (270) 384-8033
■ Online: www.lindsey.edu/sundayactivities
■ Send in the card attached to brochure

Students will be assigned to an event on a first-come, first-served basis based on their three top selections. Upon check-in Saturday morning, students will be notified of which event they will participate in. EVENTS ARE FREE TO ALL LWC FRESHMEN; EVERY STUDENT MUST PARTICPATE IN ONE ACTIVITY.

Activities:
■ Hot Rods Minor League Baseball Game -- Bowling Green, Ky.
■ Louisville (Ky.) Zoo, "State Zoo of Kentucky"; lunch will be provided.
■ Somerset, Ky., SomerSplash Water Par; lunch and snacks will be provided.
■ Mammoth Cave: "New Entrance Tour" -- Mammoth Cave, Ky.

Monday, Aug. 20
9-10 a.m. -- Group Advising Session (Mandatory for freshmen.)
ROBERTA D. CRANMER DINING & CONFERENCE CENTER or DR. ROBERT AND CAROL GOODIN NURSING & COUNSELING CENTER
Freshmen must report to the group advising session. Refer to your blue advising appointment card for location. An advising appointment card will be mailed to you. If you have not received an advising appointment card by Aug. 13, please call Academic Affairs at (270) 384-8030. During this session students will receive information about the following mandatory activities:
■ Individual Advising Appointment
■ Learning Community Activities (only for students in a Learning Community)
■ "Crossing the Line" Location
■ Higher Pursuits Appointment (occurs on Tuesday)
■ Library Scavenger Hunt Appointment (occurs on Tuesday)

10 a.m.-4 p.m. -- Beyond the Wall Poster Sale
CRALLE STUDENT UNION BUILDING

10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. -- Placement Challenge Testing
T.D. AND ROWENA EVERETT BUILDING
Students who could have scored better on their placement test may have the opportunity to take the Placement Challenge and test out of a developmental class. The test will be given only to students placed in a developmental reading, math or English class. The test may be attempted only once per subject.

10:30 a.m.-noon -- "Where's My Class?"
CRALLE STUDENT UNION BUILDING
Not sure where to go the first day of classes? EDGE leaders will be available to show students around.

2 p.m. -- Crossing the Line
VARIOUS LOCATIONS AROUND CAMPUS
Students will have received their location during the Group Advising Session. Students involved in Freshman Seminar courses will meet with peer mentors to engage in an interactive activity that will introduce them to the common reading, The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates, and prepare them for conversations during their first semester.

6 p.m. -- Giant Twister
LAWN IN FRONT OF T.D. AND ROWENA EVERETT BUILDING
Join other students in a giant game of Twister! Prizes and other goodies will be given away so stay for the fun until the last person is standing!
Sponsored by ACES and Project Success Center 

9 p.m.-midnight -- RAVE
NORMA AND GLEN HODGE CENTER FOR DISCIPLESHIP
Enjoy a night of dancing, glow sticks and music. A great opportunity to meet people and have fun in a safe and friendly environment.
Sponsored by RAVE (Responsible Alcohol Values through Education)

Tuesday, Aug. 21
Higher Pursuits Begins (Mandatory for freshmen.)
CAMPUS QUADRANGLE (In front of the Cralle Student Union Building)
Students will have received their Higher Pursuits time during the Group Advising Session held Monday morning.

8 a.m.-3 p.m. Library Information (Mandatory for freshmen.)
KATIE MURRELL LIBRARY
Students will have received their Library Information time during the Group Advising Session held Monday morning. Students will be given a "passport" that they will have to get punched at each station, which is to be turned in to their Freshman Seminar instructor. Information and giveaways will be passed out; drawings for flash drives and other prizes will be held.

3 p.m. -- Work-Study Orientation
ROBERTA D. CRANMER DINING & CONFERENCE CENTER
THIS SESSION IS MANDATORY FOR STUDENTS THAT ACCEPTED FEDERAL WORK STUDY ON THEIR FINACIAL AID AWARD LETTER.

6 p.m. -- Monster.com
NORMA AND GLEN HODGE CENTER FOR DISCIPLESHIP
Want to know the secret to achieving success in college? Monster.com will be on campus to educate, motivate and empower students and professionals through live, in-person and online presentations, online tools and printed resources.
Sponsored by Career Services

7 p.m. -- Men's Soccer vs. University of Pikeville (Ky.)
WALTER S. REULING SOCCER STADIUM
Click here to go to the LWC men's soccer home page.

Wednesday, Aug. 22
2:30 p.m. -- L-Dub Club Fair
CAMPUS QUADRANGLE (In front of front of Cralle Student Union Building)
Check out the LWC clubs, including: RAVE (Responsible Alcohol Values through Education); SAB (Student Activities Board); Art Club; LIFE (Living In Faith Eternally); Athletes in Action; ACES (Achieving Collegiate Excellence and Success); Lindsey Wilson Players (drama club); Outdoor Adventure Club; International Club; Accounting Club; and Honors Student Association.
Sponsored by Student Government Association

9 p.m. -- LIFE (Living in Faith Eternally) Service
NORMA & GLEN HODGE CENTER FOR DISCIPLESHIP
LIFE is a student-led, contemporary worship service. All students are welcome.
Sponsored by Christian Ministries

Thursday, Aug. 23
6 p.m. -- Wares Fair
DORIS AND BOB HOLLOWAY HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER
Join the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce, in the HWC for one of the biggest nights on campus! Learn what Columbia has to offer the students of Lindsey Wilson College. Prizes are given away all night.
Sponsored by the Lindsey Wilson Development Office and Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce

 
Friday, Aug. 24
9 p.m. -- Blue Raider Frenzy
DORIS AND BOB HOLLOWAY HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER
Get pumped for the upcoming athletic season by showing school spirit while playing cornhole, water pong, Fear Factor, dodgeball and volleyball. Prizes will be awarded to those who show the most school spirit and for winners of the games.
Sponsored by Campus Recreation, Student Activities Board and Student Government Association and other campus clubs and organizations

Saturday, Aug. 25
7 p.m. -- Varsity Women's Soccer vs. Spring Arbor (Mich.) University
WALTER S. REULING STADIUM
Click here to go to the LWC women's soccer home page.

New Commuter Students Opening Weekend 2012