Convocation/Baruch Beginnings Summary of Events
August 25 – 26, 2008 |
| Monday, August 25 |
| 8:30 |
Freshmen arrive at Mason Hall for Convocation |
| 8:50 |
Video: Student Life and Athletics at Baruch screening in Mason Hall |
| 9:00 |
Procession into Mason Hall begins Convocation, platform party is seated on stage
| 9:05 |
Provost welcoming remarks |
| 9:10 |
President’s remarks |
| 9:15 |
Rezwana Hoque (USG president) |
| 9:20 |
Nina Mehta, Senior Editor of Traders Magazine |
| 9:35 |
Ben Corpus remarks and induction |
| 9:45 |
Jeffrey Reynolds (sing along of Baruch Alma Mater) |
| 9:55 |
Recessional |
|
| 10:30 |
Freshman Text small groups discussions by FRO section (various classrooms); icebreakers, overview of 2 days and goals |
| 12:00 |
Rotating schedule of workshops/activities for remainder of day for all freshmen including staggered lunch periods in the gym, screening of film version of The Namesake, Anti-Defamation League Diversity workshop, Improvoholics communication workshop, “Ultimate Money Skills” Workshop, and scavenger hunt throughout campus and surrounding neighborhood |
| 5:00 |
Day 1 of Baruch Beginnings ends |
Tuesday, August 26 |
| 11:30 |
Workshop/activity rotations continue with staggered lunch times in the gym throughout the day until 5 PM |
| 2:30 |
Transfer students arrive at Mason Hall for Transfer Convocation |
| 2:50 |
Video: Student Life and Athletics at Baruch screening in Mason Hall |
| 3:00 |
Procession into Mason Hall begins Convocation, platform party is seated on stage
| 3:05 |
Provost welcoming remarks |
| 3:10 |
President’s remarks |
| 3:15 |
Rezwana Hoque (USG president) |
| 3:20 |
Ernest Butcher, Chief Operating Officer for the Port Authority of New York |
| 3:35 |
Ben Corpus remarks and induction |
| 3:45 |
Jeffrey Reynolds (sing along of Baruch Alma Mater) |
| 3:55 |
Recessional |
|
| 4:00 |
Improvoholics Interactive Performance in Mason Hall until 5 PM |
| 5:00 |
Baruch Beginnings Fair & Barbecue begin for all new freshmen and transfers (25th Street/Atrium if rain) |
| 5:30 |
Freshman Parent Orientation begins (VC 5-150)
| 5:30 |
David Birdsell, (MC) greetings and intros |
| 5:40 |
President’s welcome and remarks |
| 5:50 |
(speaker TBA), reflections and challenges for parents |
| 6:00 |
VP Ben Corpus, Student Support and Opportunities |
| 6:10 |
Carol Morgan, Academics |
| 6:20 |
Pat Imbimbo, Career Services |
| 6:30 |
Dean David Birdsell directs parents to reception on 14th floor,
announces campus tours leaving from 14-220 at 7 PM and 7:15 pm. |
|
| 6:30 |
Parents go to 14-220/250 for Reception |
| 6:45 |
Welcome from each dean (14-220) |
| 7:00 |
1st campus tour leaves 14-220 |
| 7:15 |
2nd campus tour leaves 14-220
Raffle winners announced at Street Fair |
| 7:30 |
Screening of film version of The Namesake, Engelman Recital Hall |
| 8:00 |
Street Fair and Parent Reception end |
| 9:00 |
Screening of The Namesake ends |
