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Welcome Week 2012 

All first‐year students are REQUIRED and EXPECTED to attend all Welcome 

Week Activities (unless otherwise excused). 

Attendance will be taken at random so be sure to be there and be on time! 

Students will need to have their IDs at all times to access their buildings, 

rooms and meals. 

Check the website for specifics and updates 

www.cnu.edu/studentlife/orientation/welcomeweek 

and follow us on Twitter @WelcomeCNU2016 

Saturday, August 18 

8:00am‐5:00pm Freshman Move‐In Residence Halls 

11:30am‐1:30pm Lunch Regatta’s 

Student meals: No cost — bring your student ID 

Guest meal: $10 (all‐you‐care‐to‐eat) 

5:00pm‐7:30pm Dinner Regatta’s 

Dinner will be available for students only, so bring your ID. 

7:00pm‐8:00pm PLP Meeting Ferguson Concert Hall 

**President’s Leadership Program Students only. 

Sunday, August 19 

6:15am‐8:15am Breakfast Regatta’s 

8:00am‐5:00pm Freshman Move‐In Residence Halls 

11:30am‐1:30pm Lunch Regatta’s 

Student meals: No cost — bring your student ID 

Guest meal: $10 (all‐you‐care‐to‐eat) 

5:00pm‐7:30pm Dinner Regatta’s 

Dinner will be available for students only, so bring your ID. 

6:30pm‐7:45pm Hall Meetings Individual Halls 

Residential students should check with their resident assistant (RA) 

to learn the location of their floor meeting. Here you will get to meet 

the rest of the students on your floor and learn more about Welcome 

Week events. 

**Residential students only. 

6:30pm‐7:45pm Commuter Meeting Crow’s Nest 

Meet others who, just like you, will be commuting to campus. Learn about 

some of the perks and pitfalls and come to understand the value of becoming 

engaged and involved on your campus. This is where Commuter students will 

receive their Student IDs and schedule for the week. 

**Commuter students only. 

8:00pm Captains Assemble! Ferguson Concert Hall 

Featuring: Carrie Zimmerman 

Kick‐off Welcome Week with us! Learn about the schedule of events and 

important upcoming activities! 

Hear from Inspiring Speaker Carrie Zimmerman as she sets the focus on 

how to be successful your freshmen year. 

Monday, August 20 

7:30am‐8:00am Optional Campus Jog Meet in Trible Plaza 

Take a jog around campus with current CNU students! Explore parts of 

campus you may not have seen while starting the day with some exercise! 

8:00am‐8:45am Breakfast Regatta’s/Commons 

Santoro & Potomac residents dine in The Commons. All other students 

(including commuters) dine in Regatta’s. 

9:00am‐1:00pm Hall Brawl Various Locations 

Does your hall have what it takes? Compete for your chance at glory in 

Hall Brawl 2012! Race across campus, complete challenges, and fight for 

the title of champion! Awards will be announced in the evening. 

9:00am‐Noon Choral Auditions Ferguson A 147 

To schedule an audition time go to: http://doodle.com/5ks5rb6hvbtd9tbs 

11:30am‐1:00pm Lunch Regatta’s/Commons 



1:00pm‐3:30pm Advising Group Meetings Various Locations 

Meet with your Core Advisor and schedule an individual time to meet again 

later in the week. Locations can be found on the Welcome Week 

website: www.cnu.edu/studentlife/orientation/welcomeweek 

4:00pm‐5:00pm Fitness Class Available Freeman Center 

Cycling ‐ Multipurpose Room 1; Body Sculpt ‐ Multipurpose Room 2 

Spaces are limited so get there early for a spot. 

5:00pm‐6:30pm Setting Sail Reunion Dinner Regatta’s/Commons 

Reunite with your Crew from Setting Sail! Crews 1‐11 meet in Regatta’s and 

12‐22 meet in the Commons!

6:00pm‐7:00pm CNU’s Got Talent! Auditions Crow’s Nest 

Express yourself! Students are encouraged to share their talent with the rest of 

the Class of 2016. Groups are encouraged to sign up and try out. Please limit 

performances to five minutes and all acts are welcome. Auditions will be 

offered throughout the week with the final performance to be held on 

Saturday! 

✧ Night Life✧ 

6:45pm‐8:00pm Hypnotist Tom Deluca Ferguson Concert Hall 

Get pumped for the unveiling of the Hall Brawl 2012 Champions! Then receive 

another challenge from the Engagement Fellows. Finally, prepare to be amazed 

by this mind blowing hypnotist! 

8:00pm‐11:00pm Shop ‘Til You Drop! York River Street 

Forget a couple items or think of something else you need? You’re not alone. 

Join us as we travel down the road to Target and Bed, Bath, & Beyond! to pick 

up those last‐minute items! Jump on the bus or meet us there! 

Tuesday, August 21 

7:30am‐8:00am Optional Jog Campus Meet in Trible Plaza 




9:00am‐9:45am Disabilities Services Meeting Gaines Theatre 

Seeking an accommodation from Disability Services? Interested in learning 

about the accommodation process? Have your questions answered in this 

informative session! 

10:00am‐10:30am Hall Meeting Residence Halls 

Meet with your Hall as your RA leads you in Hall activities! 

*Commuter Students meet in Crow’s Nest* 

10:30am‐11:30am Learning Communities Various Locations 

Meet with students in your Learning Community. 




12:30pm‐2:30pm Assessment for Fall Athletes Location & Time 

Listed On Name Tag 

These sessions are for first‐year fall athletes (except football). You should 

attend even if you are a PLP student. BE ON TIME! 

2:00pm‐2:45pm Choose Your Own Adventure! 

Choose from four exciting sessions! 

Broaden Your Horizons Ferguson Concert Hall 

Want to travel and explore new places? Eager to take a course in a different 

country? Have a life changing experience across the globe with Study Abroad! 

Find out how to plan your next great adventure with the Study Abroad Office! 

Avoid the Freshman 15 Auxiliary Gym 

A dynamic presentation for shaking off, sculpting up, and stretching out the 

dreaded Freshman Fifteen! Learn the basics of fitness and its relation to diet 

through demos performed by fitness instructors and personal trainers. Have 

your questions answered after the presentation and get a chance to win 

fabulous prizes! 

Honor: The Real Super Power Ferguson Studio Theatre 

We talk the talk now join us as we walk the walk; living a life or honor. 

Captain’s Cash, Dining, IT, and The Captain’s Locker! Gaines Theatre 

Curious about Captain’s Cash? Want to know more about Dining and IT 

Services? Excited about all The Captain’s Locker has to offer? Get in the know 

with this Panel! 

3:00pm‐5:00pm Assessment for PLP Students 

Location & Time Listed On Name Tag 

This session is for PLP students. However, do NOT attend if you are PLP and a 

fall athlete. Do NOT attend if you are PLP and a band member. BE ON TIME! 



Broaden Your Horizons Ferguson Concert Hall 




Graduation 2016 Freeman Center Room 202 

The Registrar is your number one resource for reaching Graduation. Are you on 

track for 2016? 

Center for Career Planning Freeman Center Room 201 

You’re Hired! Everything from finding on‐campus jobs and choosing your 

major to discovering post‐graduation careers and winning Captain's Cash 

with the Center for Career Planning! 

Involvement Starts Here! Gaines Theatre 

CNU has over 250 diverse and exciting student clubs and organizations! What 

clubs do you want to join? Learn all about how you can get involved on campus 

with the Office of Student Activities!



Graduation 2016 Freeman Center Room 202 

The Registrar is your number one resource for reaching Graduation. Are you on 

track for 2016? 

What’s the 411 on the 757!? Ferguson Studio Theatre 

New to Newport News? Want to explore all our local hot spots? Discover all the 

757 has to offer with the University Fellows! 

Center for Career Planning Freeman Center Room 201 


major to discovering post‐graduation careers and winning Captain's Cash with 

the Center for Career Planning! 

Your Comfort Zone Gaines Theatre 

Anxious about adjusting to your new “home away from home”? Residence Life 

will teach you all about living with roommates, participating in programs and 

campus events, and how to contribute to your residence hall and campus 

community. It’s time to step outside of your comfort zone and begin creating 

the experience of a lifetime! 

5:00pm‐6:30pm Dinner Regatta’s/Commons 




7:00pm‐8:00pm Sam Davidson: Ferguson Concert Hall 

Inspirational Speaker 

Sam Davidson is a speaker, author, and entrepreneur who uses humor and 

engaging stories to inspire young leaders to take action and change their 

communities. 


8:30pm‐10:00pm Game Night in the Library Trible Library 

Come explore the library, meet some of the staff and play games! All kinds of 

games will be available — from interactive types to solo games. See what’s 

available in and throughout the library, plus enjoy food and free giveaways! 

Stay for a few minutes or the entire evening — either way you will have loads 

of fun! 

9:00pm‐11:00pm Drive‐In Movie‐ The Avengers York River Lawn 

See Marvel’s The Avengers on the Big Screen! A VERY Big Screen! The York 

River Lawn transforms into a Drive‐In Movie Theater with our inflatable 20ft 

movie screen! Bring your own blanket, chairs and snacks as you enjoy a movie, 

drive‐in style. Rain Location‐ Field House. 

Wednesday, August 22 

7:30am‐8:00am Optional Campus Jog Meet in Trible Plaza 


9:00am‐11:00am Assessment Location & Time On Name Tag 

Students with last 2 digits of CNU ID range from 00‐32 

This session is for students who are NOT members of any of the 

following groups: fall athletes, PLP, Marching Band. BE ON TIME! 

9:00am‐9:45am Choose Your Own Adventure! 


COLLEGE 101 Freeman Center Room 202 

Transitioning from high school to college is not easy. Learn how to successfully 

make this adjustment with the Center for Student Success! Get advice from 

recent graduates and see how you can make the most of your four years. Learn 

all about it in COLLEGE 101! 

Your Comfort Zone Gaines Theatre 

Anxious about adjusting to your new “home away from home”? Residence Life 

will teach you all about living with roommates, participating in programs and 

campus events, and how to contribute to your residence hall and campus 

community. It’s time to step outside of your comfort zone and begin creating 

the experience of a lifetime! 

Honor: The Real Super Power Freeman Center Room 201 

We talk the talk, now join us as we walk the walk; living a life of honor. 

Financial Aid Entrance Counseling Freeman Center Room 101 

Required information for all financial aid recipients. Learn about annual 

requirements, the financial aid academic progress policy, and meet the 

Financial Aid Staff! 

10:00am‐10:45am Choose Your Own Adventure! 


Financial Aid Entrance Counseling Freeman Center Room 101 

Required information for all financial aid recipients. Learn about annual 

requirements, the financial aid academic progress policy, and meet the 

Financial Aid Staff! 

Broaden Your Horizons Freeman Center Room 201 




Get in the Game! Auxiliary Gym 

Who said college was all work and no play? Learn the ins and outs of the 

CNURec department and how YOU can get involved. From intramural sports to 

sport clubs and even adventure trips, the possibilities are endless!






12:30pm‐1:30pm CNU Alert: 

University Police & Emergency Management 

University Police is a full‐service police department committed to providing a 

safe and secure campus environment. Learn about the resources CNU has to 

help you do your part to become part of this community. 

York East and Santoro Residents‐ Ferguson Concert Hall 

York West Residents and Commuter students‐ Gaines Theatre 

Potomac Residents‐ Ferguson Studio Theatre 



Involvement Starts Here! Ferguson Studio Theatre 

CNU has over 250 diverse and exciting student clubs and organizations! What 

clubs do you want to join? Learn all about how you can get involved on campus 

with the Office of Student Activities! 

Avoid the Freshman 15 Auxiliary Gym 

A dynamic presentation for shaking off, sculpting up, and stretching out the 

dreaded Freshman Fifteen! Learn the basics of fitness and its relation to diet 

through demos performed by fitness instructors and personal trainers. Have 

your questions answered after the presentation and get a chance to win 

fabulous prizes! 

Center for Career Planning Gaines Theatre 




What’s the 411 on the 757!? Ferguson Concert Hall 

New to Newport News? Want to explore all our local hot spots? Discover all the 

757 has to offer with the University Fellows! 

1:30pm‐3:30pm Assessment Location & Time Listed On Name Tag 


This session is for students who are NOT members of any of the following 

groups: fall athletes, PLP, Marching Band. BE ON TIME! 

Assessment ‐ Football Only 

Location & Time Listed On Name Tag 

This session is only for first‐year football team members. BE ON TIME! 



COLLEGE 101 Ferguson Concert Hall 

Transitioning from high school to college is not easy. Learn how to successfully 

make this adjustment with the Center for Student Success! Get advice from 

recent graduates and see how you can make the most of your four years. Learn 

all about it in COLLEGE 101! 

Center for Career Planning Ferguson Studio Theatre 








Get in the Game! Auxiliary Gym 

Who said college was all work and no play? Learn the ins and outs of the 

CNURec department and how YOU can get involved. From intramural sports to 

sport clubs and even adventure trips, the possibilities are endless! 

4:00pm‐5:30pm PLP Meeting Ferguson Concert Hall 

Get ready for Day of Service with a special meeting by the PLP staff and 

Brad Brewer from the Center for Community Engagement! 

**President’s Leadership Program Students Only** 


Cycling ‐ Multipurpose Room 1; Yoga ‐ Multipurpose Room 2 





8:00pm‐10:00pm ThinkFast: Live Group Trivia Studio Theater 

Want a chance to win $200 cash? Grab your friends and get ready for the 

interactive, pop culture, game show phenomenon: ThinkFast! Utilizing wireless 

key pads and actual game show buzzers, ThinkFast is sure to test you and your 

small team (teams of 5 or more) through rounds of trivia. Just make sure to get 

there on time! 

9:00pm‐10:30pm Movie Night:21 Jump Street Gaines Theatre 

It’s campus movie night! We'll bring the popcorn!

9:30pm‐11:00pm Recess: Open Rec Night Field House 

Are you ready to Get in the Game? Open Rec night has everything from 

Cornhole to Quidditch! Wii games, contests, dance performances, volleyball, 

soccer, and more! Also meet with students on the teams you want to join! 

Hockey, Rockcliming, Tennis, and more!! Get in on the action at Recess! 

Thursday, August 23 


7:15am‐12:00Noon Day of Service for PLP Ferguson Center 

Spend the morning off campus serving and exploring our community! All 

students in the President’s Leadership Program should report to the Ferguson 

Center by 7:15 a.m. for the opening address. To‐go breakfast will be available 

outside the Concert Hall. Non‐PLP Students will participate beginning at 

11am. 

**President’s Leadership Program Students Only** 

9:00am‐11:00am Assessments Location & Time Listed On Name Tag 


This session is for students who are NOT members of any of the 

following groups: fall athletes, PLP, Marching Band. BE ON TIME! 

11:00am‐1:00pm Service Stations David Student Union 

Serve and give back to our local community at these different service stations! 

Tie blankets, write letters to the troops, and participate in other opportunities. 

Stop by one of these stations throughout the day and learn more about service 

at CNU. 


1:00pm‐1:30pm Calling All Colleges: The Dean’s Address 

The Academic Dean of each college will address students: 

College of Arts and Humanities ‐ Gaines Theatre 

Majors: Classical Studies, English, Fine Arts & Art History, French, 

German, History, Music, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Spanish, Theater 

College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences ‐ Ferguson Concert Hall 

Majors: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer 

Foundations ‐ Applied Physics, Computer Foundations ‐ Computer 

Science, Computer Foundations ‐ Information Systems, Information 

Science, Mathematics, Military Science, Psychology 

College of Social Sciences ‐ Ferguson Music and Theatre Hall 

Majors: Accounting, American Studies, Communication Studies, 

Economics, Finance, Government, Management, Marketing, Political 

Science, Social Work, Sociology 

**Undecided Majors are encouraged to choose the college of their choice. 

1:30pm‐2:30pm Academic Open House 

Students interested in the following majors are encouraged to stop by an open 

house to meet faculty and other students. 

Economics BTC 345 

English McMurran 212 

Fine Art and Art History Ferguson Center T195 

Government McMurran 114 

Military Science McMurran 162 

Music Ferguson Center 183 

Organismal and Environmental Biology Forbes 2015 

Philosophy and Religious Studies McMurran 112 

Physics, Computer Science and Engineering Commons 

Pre‐Health McMurran 101 

Psychology Forbes 1022 

Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology McMurran 164 

Theater Ferguson Center T107 

2:00pm‐5:00pm Individual Advising Meetings Faculty Offices 

Check with your core advisor for your meeting time and location. 


Zumba‐Multipurpose Room 1; ABS/Buns, Legs, & Thighs‐Multipurpose Room 2 




6:00pm‐7:00pm Honors Meeting Gaines Theatre 

Come meet other Honors students and faculty. 

**Registered first‐year Honors students only. 


7:00pm‐8:45pm Roommate Rumble: Game Show Gaines Theatre 

Clarence Albright Weatherford the Third and Thor, God of Thunder, are the 

roommate experts! You met them at Setting Sail; now test your knowledge and 

skill in their competition! See how well you know your roommate in this game 

show! Compete for prizes and glory, Earthlings! 

7:30pm‐8:00pm Canned Good Sculpture Competition DSU 2nd Floor 

Give back to the community while letting your creativity soar! Compete with 

your hall to construct the most amazing canned good sculpture! All donations 

will be made to the Food Bank of the Virginia Peninsula

9:00pm‐10:00pm Comedians Dave & Ethan Ferguson Concert Hall 

Stressed about making connections at college? Looking for love on campus? 

Comedians Dave and Ethan will give you all the dating advice you'll need for 

your freshmen year. Recently seen on Jay Leno, these duo love gurus will keep 

you laughing in their hilarious show. For videos, merchandise, and more visit 

daveandethan.com 

Friday, August 24 


9:45am‐11:30am Community of Scholars Convocation 

Ferguson Concert Hall 

This annual tradition serves as your official welcome from the University 

Community into our Academic Community of Honor. The event marks the start 

of your academic career in a way that is similar to commencement, which will 

mark the end of your academic career in four years. Please be seated by 

9:45am. 

The attire for this event is professional dress. Men should wear a tie and 

jacket. Women should dress modestly in a dress or pantsuit. Flip‐ flops and 

tennis shoes/sneakers are not appropriate for this event. You will be asked to 

go change your clothes should your attire be deemed unacceptable. 

11:45am‐1:00pm Convocation Picnic Field House 

Lunch will be served to the entire university community following the 

conclusion of Convocation. The dining halls will NOT be open. 

1:00pm‐5:00pm Individual Advising Meetings Faculty Offices 

Check with your core advisor for your meeting time and location. 

4:00pm‐5:00pm Available Fitness Class Freeman Center 

Zumba ‐ Multipurpose Room 1. Space is limited so get there early for a spot. 




8:00pm‐10:00pm The AVAdventure: Ferguson M&T Lobby 

Headphone Mixer and Dance Party 

The AVAdventure uses mobile technology to engage participants with each 

other through stories and games ‐ it's a live, interactive event experienced 

through headphones. It's a night of fun, fast paced games with you as the star 

of the show. Players never know what will happen next! The night ends in a 

giant two‐channel headphone dance party! 

**This is an exclusive event available only to the first 400 students who arrive. ** 

9:00pm‐11:00pm Black Light Dance Party Auxiliary Gym 

AY! OH! LETS GLOW! Are you ready for this Black Light Dance Party?! A live DJ 

and dozens of black lights transform the Auxiliary Gym into a massive glow 

party! Glow Sticks provided! Wear white or neon colors to really stand out! 

Saturday and Sunday, students are encouraged to explore CNU 

and Newport News. Please see website for free and fun activities 

you may enjoy in and around Newport News. 

Saturday, August 25 

10:30am‐2:00pm Brunch Regatta’s/Commons 

3:00pm‐5:00pm Assessments for Marching Band and make‐ups 

Location Listed On Name Tag 

This session is for Marching Band members. Even if you are PLP you 

should attend this session. 



7:00pm‐10:00pm CNU’s Got Talent! Ferguson Concert Hall 

Come support your classmates as they show off their many talents as 

well as a special appearance by CNU’s brightest, most‐talented 

performance groups. 

Sunday, August 26 

10:30am‐2:00pm Brunch Regatta’s/Commons 

3:00pm‐5:00pm Club Fair Field House 

Come check out all that the university has to offer! With university‐ 

recognized student clubs and local businesses all under one roof, the 

Club Fair provides a great opportunity for all students to get involved 

and learn more about organizations that exist both on and off campus. 

This festive event, filled with music, food, and inflatable games, marks 

the beginning of a new year of student activities! 

5:00pm‐6:30pm Dinner Regatta’s/Commons

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