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Getting InvolvedWeek of WelcomeWeek of Welcome (WOW!) is a week of events and traditionsthat are designed to help you become better acquainted withcampus and make new Monarch connections. The year kicks offby connecting Monarchs through a variety of exciting social andeducational activities. WOW will take place between Aug. 25 –Sept. 3, 2011. A full schedule of events can be found at http://www.studentaffairs.odu.edu/wow.Campus TraditionsHistory of the Monarch:For many years, the athletic teams of the Norfolk Division ofthe College of William & Mary (as Old Dominion was formerlycalled) were known as the Braves. This was a derivation of theWilliam & Mary nickname, the Indians. As ODU achieved itsown four-year status and saw its enrollment surpass that of itsWilliamsburg neighbor, it was no longer suitable or acceptable tohave its teams called the Braves.The name Monarchs evokes the history of the commonwealth ofVirginia and of Old Dominion’s mother institution. The nickname“Old Dominion” was fi rst applied to the Virginia colony by KingCharles II after Virginia’s loyalty to the crown during the EnglishCivil War. Furthermore, King William III and Queen Mary II,whose patronage helped found the College of William and Maryin Virginia in 1693, ruled England at the invitation of Parliamentas “joint monarchs.”Old Dominion’s Monarch features a royal crown on a lion’s head,representing a rich history and a strong future. The mascot isknown as “Big Blue.”The University Seal:Legend has it that you should never walk across the University Seallocated on Kaufman Mall. If you do so, you will never graduatefrom ODU. Although the legend does not apply to seals placedon the fl oor of academic buildings, you’re asked to avoid walkingon them out of respect for the University.Monarch Creed:At ODU, those who become part of the community vow to followthe Monarch Creed. We know you want to be a valuablecontributor to our community, so take a minute to read through theCreed just so you know what is expected.M ake personal and academic integrity fundamental in all myendeavors;O ffer service to the University and to the community;N urture a climate of care, concern, and civility for others;A ccept responsibility for all my actions;R espect the dignity, rights, and property of all people;C ommit to the ongoing pursuit of intellectual and personaldevelopment;H eighten my awareness of individual and cultural differences andsimilarities.Alma Mater:Hail to thee our Alma MaterBlue and silver, hail!By the ocean’s billows fl yingSee them proudly sail!University young and strong,We lift our voices in this song,This our song of Alma Mater,Old Dominion, hail!Fight Song:Fight Old DominionYour courage roars!Fight Old DominionYour valor soars!Blue and silver worn with prideWe’ve got the spirit right here on our side!Hail Old DominionYour courage roars!Hail Old DominionYour valor soars!Old DominionGO BIG BLUE!Our victory lives on in YOU!52 Your First Semester