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New Student 

Orientation 

and 

Welcome Week 

Friday, Sept. 21 – Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012

Contents 

Welcome to Orientation 1 

Orientation for Credit Option 2 

Schedule at a Glance 3 

Friday, Sept. 21 Schedule Details 4 

Saturday, Sept. 22 Schedule Details 4-5 

New Student Convocation Information 6 

Sunday, Sept. 23 Schedule Details 7 

EWU Campus Map Insert 8-9 

Monday, Sept. 24 Schedule and Interest Session Planner 10-13 

Tuesday, Sept. 25 Schedule Details 14 

Wednesday-Saturday, Sept. 26-29 Schedule Details 15 

Immunization Information 16 

Important Contacts Inside Back 

Campus Emergency Mass Notification System Back Cover 

Special Thanks Back Cover 

Orientation Leader __________________________________________________________

Welcome to Orientation 

Rodolfo Arévalo, PhD 

EWU President 

Welcome to Eastern Washington University 

and congratulations on taking the first step 

in attaining your degree. At Eastern, we know 

that an education for the future is about more 

than learning skills for a career– it is also 

preparation for life. Our excellent faculty and 

staff are here to help you reach your goal of 

attaining your degree. 

College is a time to challenge yourself and 

participate fully in the college experience. 

While your determination and perseverance 

will help you achieve the goal of attaining 

your degree, we are here to help you. I 

encourage you to take advantage of the 

many resources we have to better your life as 

not just a student, but a productive citizen. 

Now is the time to start building relationships 

that can, and will, help build your future. Be 

prepared to study hard, make new friends 

and enjoy your time as an Eagle. Look toward 

the future and all you can accomplish. Your 

decision to start something big is a pivotal 

moment and I want you to be successful! 

Stacey Morgan Foster, JD 

Vice President for Student Affairs 

Whether you are a freshman, transfer or 

international student, I encourage you 

to participate fully in the New Student 

Orientation and learn about EWU’s many 

programs and the resources to support 

your personal and academic success. 

Orientation jumpstarts your college 

experience by facilitating connections with 

fellow students, faculty and staff, welcoming 

you into the family of Eastern Eagles, and 

introducing you to the campus traditions. 

Attending orientation will familiarize you with 

all the campus has to offer. You’ll have fun 

while extending your learning outside the 

classroom and making lifelong friends. 

I look forward to seeing you during 

Orientation! 

Go Eagles! 

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1) RegisteR foR 

itgs 197 CRN: 14939. 

You can register for this class until September 

26, 2012. NOTE: All registered students will be graded, 

and tuition will be charged for the course, whether you 

participate in the course or not, unless you drop the class 

by 5 p.m. Oct. 3, 2012. There will be no exceptions. 

2) AtteNd the followiNg 

RequiRed sessioNs ANd sCAN 

youR eAgles id (No exCeptioNs): 

Friday, Sept. 21 

Speaker: Harlan Cohen, 7:30-8:30 p.m., 

PUB MPR 

Saturday, Sept. 22 

New Student Convocation,10-11:00 a.m. 

Special Events Pavilion/Reese Court 

Playfair, 7-8:30 p.m., Roos Field 

Sunday, Sept. 23 

Eagle Group Meeting, 9-10:00 a.m., see your 

Orientation Leader for your location 

Campus Life Presentations & Safety, Civility, 

and Your Expected Behavior at EWU, 2-5:00 

p.m., Showalter Auditorium and Special Events 

Pavilion/Reese Court 

Green Dot, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Special Events 

Pavilion/Reese Court 


for Credit 

oRieNtAtioN foR CRedit itgs 197 CRN: 14939 one credit 

In order for you to successfully receive the one credit (this is a pass/no-credit class), 

you need to complete the following: 

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PUB: Pence Union Building | MPR: Multipurpose Room 

Monday, Sept. 24 


Orientation Leader for your location 

“SO BIG” EWU Picture, 10-11:00 a.m., Roos Field 

Pass through the Pillars, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 

Showalter Hall Herculean Pillars 

“SO BIG” Concurrent Interest Sessions, 2-4:30 p.m., 

please see your NSO program booklet for locations. 

NOTE: All students must attend one of the four “This is 

Advising Jeopardy!” sessions. 

tueSday, Sept. 25 


Orientation Leader for your location. For more event 

details, please see the NSO program booklet. 

3) Complete suRvey by oCt. 5, 2012. 

An email will be sent by Oct. 1, 2012 to your 

official EWU email address with a link to the survey. 

Note: You are responsible for locating an orientation 

leader at each event to swipe your EagleCard to record 

your attendance. You will not receive credit for events if 

your card was not swiped. 

Any request for grade change for this course needs to 

occur by 5 p.m., Dec. 28, 2012. If you have any questions, 

please contact: Larry Briggs at ljbriggs@ewu.edu or 

509.359.6584.

Wednesday-Saturday 

Sept. 26-29 

See page 15 for full details 

Schedule 

at a Glance 

PUB: Pence Union Building | MPR: Multipurpose Room 

TIME EVENT LOCATION 


9-5 p.m. Residential Halls Open (for move in) All Residential Halls 

9-5 p.m. “SO BIG” Orientation Check-In See page 4 of this booklet for locations 

10 a.m.–3 p.m. Dining Services Hot Dog Giveaway Between Pearce/Dressler and Streeter/Morrison 

Noon-5 p.m. Parent Lounge at “The Roost” University Recreation Center’s “The Roost” 

1-3 p.m. University Bookstore Reception University Bookstore in the PUB 

1-3 p.m. Reception & Orientation for Student Veterans, Showalter Hall Room 122 

Military and Family members 

1-3 p.m. Reception for Transfer and Adult Students PUB 2nd Floor Lounge 

5:30-7 p.m. Family Connection Dinner for parents and family guests PUB MPR 

with author Harlan Cohen 

7:30-8:30 p.m. “The Naked Roommate” and everything else… PUB MPR 

Presentation for students by Author Harlan Cohen (Required) 


8–9:30 a.m. “SO BIG” Orientation Check-In University Campus Mall (if it rains, PUB piano lounge) 


10:00 - 11:00 a.m. New Student Convocation (Required) Special Events Pavilion/Reese Court 

Noon - 4:00 p.m. Get PHASE’d Activities See page 5 for details 

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. College Opportunities: Becoming a Socially Excellent Leader Showalter 109 

5:00 p.m. EAGLES Football Watch Party & Game Day Buffet PUB MPR 

Eagles at Weber State 

7:00–8:30 p.m. Playfair (Required) Roos Field (If it rains, Jim Thorpe Fieldhouse) 

9:00 p.m. Outdoor Movie Field Behind JFK Library 

(If it rains, Showalter Auditorium) 

Sunday, Sept. 23 

8–10 a.m. “SO BIG” Orientation Check-In PUB piano lounge 


9 a.m. Eagle Group Meetings and optional brunch 

with Orientation Leaders (Required) At the Eagle Group designated locations 

9–2 p.m. Sunday Jazz Brunch (live Jazz 10-11:30 a.m.) Tawanka Main Street Dining Room (second floor) 

2–5 p.m. Campus Life Presentations (Required) Showalter Auditorium 

Safety, Civility, and Your Expected Behavior Special Events Pavilion/Reese Court 

at EWU (Required) 

7:30-8:30 p.m. Green Dot (Required) Special Events Pavilion/Reese Court 

8:30–11:30 p.m. Rec-Splosion University Recreation Center 

Monday, Sept. 24 

9:00-10:00 a.m. Eagle Group Meetings with Orientation Leaders At the Eagle Group designated locations 

(Required) 

10-11 a.m. EWU “SO BIG” Orientation Picture (Required) Roos Field 

11 a.m.–12 p.m. Pass Through the Pillars (Required) Showalter Hall Herculean Pillars 

2–4:30 p.m. “SO BIG” Concurrent Interest Sessions (Required) Various Locations - Refer to your 

Orientation Program 

7–8 p.m. Frosh Your Talent! University Campus Mall (If it rains, 

PUB 2nd floor Student Lounge) 

9–Midnight Welcome Back NEON Dance Party PUB MPR 

Tuesday, Sept. 25 

9 a.m. – Noon International Student Orientation Kingston Hall 137 

10-11 a.m. Eagle Group Meetings with Orientation Leaders (Required) At the Eagle Group designated locations 

Noon-3 p.m. Monroe Hall Open House Monroe Hall 

6-9:00 p.m. All Floor Meetings (for students living on-campus) All Residential Halls 

9-11:00 p.m. Bi-Mart College Night Bi-Mart Store 

Note: All students registered for the ITGS 197-01 Orientation for Credit Class are required 

to attend all events marked in red (Required). Schedule is subject to change without notice. 

Please visit www.ewu.edu/orientation for a more detailed schedule and the latest updates. 

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9 a.m.-5 p.m. 

All residence halls 

open for move in. 

9 a.m.-5 p.m. 

“SO BIG” Orientation 

Check-In 

» Location details below: 

It is required for all New 

Student Orientation 

participants to check in. All 

new students living in Dressler, 

Pearce, Streeter and Morrison 

residential halls, orientation 

check-in will be part of your 

residential hall check-in. 

All new students living 

off campus and in 

Louise Anderson, Dryden 

and Brewster Halls, 

orientation check-in will be 

at the Campus Mall (Court 

yard in front of JFK Library). 

10 a.m.-3 p.m. 

Dining Services 

Hot Dog Giveaway 

» Between Pearce/Dressler 

and Streeter/Morrison Halls 

Moving-in really builds up an 

appetite! Well no worries, visit 

one of our Dining Services 

hot dog stations and get 

recharged! Free of charge, 

courtesy of EWU’s Dining 

Services. 

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FRIdAy 

Sept. 21 

Noon–5 p.m. 

Parent Lounge 

at The Roost 

Parents and families, movein 

day has something for you 

too! Families are invited to visit 

The Roost at the University 

Recreation Center for some 

treats! 

1-3 p.m. 

University 

Bookstore Reception 

» EWU Bookstore, PUB 

Join us for some fun, food 

and some great deals! 

1-3 p.m. 

Reception for Transfer 

and Adult Students 

» PUB 2nd Floor Lounge 

Are you a transfer or adult 

student? Come and meet our 

university professionals and get 

any questions you may have 

answered. 

1-3 p.m. 

Reception & Orientation 

for Student Veterans, 

Military and Family 

Members 

» Showalter 122 – 

Veterans Resource Center 

Are you a veteran, military or 

family member using GI 

Benefits? Come and meet 

our VRC Staff and university 

professionals and get any 

questions you may have 

answered. 

5:30-7 p.m. 

Family Connection 

Dinner for Parents 

and Family Guests with 

author Harlan Cohen 

» PUB MPR 

This is a free dinner for family 

members, showcasing fresh 

food from local farmers. 

Come to relax and hear from 

featured guest speaker Harlan 

Cohen, author of The Naked 

Roommate. Sponsored by 

Dining Services and Housing 

and Residential Life. 

7:30-8:30 p.m. 

The Naked Roommate 

and everything else… 

by author Harlan Cohen 

Students Only (Required) 

» PUB MPR 

Harlan Cohen is the author of 

three books on college life, a 

syndicated advice columnist, 

and a speaker who has visited 

over 400 college campuses. 

He will be speaking 

about issues in college from 

room-mates to relationships, 

from life inside the classroom 

to life outside the classroom. 

This event is open to students 

only.

SATURdAy 

Sept. 22 

8-9:30 a.m. 


Check-In 

» University Campus Mall 

(If it rains, PUB piano lounge) 

Any new student who has 

not already checked in for 

orientation can come by to 

receive the schedule of events 

and meet their orientation 

leader. Whether you are living 

on or off campus, be sure 

to check-in. (This is the last 

chance to get into an assigned 

group and participate in all the 

events required to earn credit 

for orientation.) 

10-11 a.m. 


Convocation (Required) 

» Special Events Pavilion/ 

Reese Court 

Convocation marks the formal 

entrance of a new community 

of scholars to the university. 

Families are encouraged to 

attend the one-hour event, 

which will provide the 

incoming Class of 2016 with 

a memorable introduction to 

EWU history and traditions 

and its first taste of university 

pomp and circumstance. More 

information on New Student 

Convocation can be found on 

page 6 of this booklet. 

Noon – 4:00 p.m. 

Get PHASE’d Activities 

» P.E. Activities PHASE 

Buildings 

See Get PHASE’d Activities 

map at www.ewu.edu/ 

orientation 

Paintball, Laser Tag, Open 

Swim, Open Gym, Downtown 

Spokane Shuttle Bus (only 48 

seats available on a first come, 

first served basis. Bus leaves at 

noon to River Park Square and 

returns at 4:00 p.m. SHARP). 

Do we need to say more? NO! 

So, come and join us! 

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. 

College Opportunities: 

Becoming a Socially 

Excellent Leader 

(Presenters: Samantha 

Armstrong-Ash & 

Guests) 

» Showalter 109 

One of the core beliefs of 

fraternities and sororities 

is the idea that people can 

change the world. The way 

fraternities and sororities 

strive to do this is by making 

friends, connecting with 

people who believe in living a 

values based life, and learning 

how to influence people. This 

interactive and fun program is 

designed to get you excited 

about being socially excellent 

in your life and learn some key 

skills that will help you excel 

as a leader at EWU and in the 

communities you belong to. 

Regardless of whether or not 

you are interested in joining 

a sorority or a fraternity, this 

session is all about making 

connections on campus and 

challenging yourself to grow! 

5 p.m. 

Eagles Football 

Watch Party & 

Game Day Buffet 

» PUB MPR 

$5.00 cash or ala carte or 

one meal count gets you into 

this watch party, with the 

entertainment supplied by the 

Eastern Eagles football team as 

they take on Weber State. Kick 

off at 5:05 p.m. and the game 

day buffet opens at 4:30 p.m. 

and is served until 7 p.m. Game 

day buffet features fajita bar, 

hot dog bar and a chicken wing 

bar with custom cupcakes and 

assorted beverages. Join us for 

fun, food and football 

7-8:30 p.m. 

Playfair: Students Only 

(Required) 

» Roos Field (If it rains, 

Jim Thorpe Fieldhouse) 

You’ve been there, done that, 

but you have NEVER DONE 

ANYTHING LIKE THIS!!! Join 

your classmates in some action 

and fun. DO NOT miss this event 

because everyone will be talking 

about it! NOTE: Dress in your 

active clothing, NO open toe 

sandals/gladiators and DO NOT 

bring purses, bags etc. anything 

of value like cell phones. 

9:00 p.m. 

Outdoor Movie: 

The Avengers (PG–13) 

» Field, behind JFK 

Library (If it rains, 

Showalter Auditorium) 

Weather permitting, bring your 

blankets and enjoy a bag of 

popcorn while you enjoy an 

outside evening movie. 

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Convocation Information 

Students & Parents/Families 

Convocation is a required event for students. Students, parents and 

families should arrive at 9:30 a.m. in the Special Events Pavilion/ 

Reese Court. Convocation will commence at 10:00 a.m. sharp and 

end by 11 a.m. Dress for New Student Convocation is casual. 

Convocation Program 

9:45 a.m. 

» Students are seated in 

the lower bleachers 

» Parents, families and 

community members are 

seated in upper mezzanine 

bleachers 

» Prelude Music 

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10 a.m. 

» Platform Processional 

» Presentation of the Flags 

EWU ROTC Color Guard 

» National Anthem 

» Welcome and Introductions 

• Dr. Stacey Morgan 

Foster, Vice President, 

Student Affairs 

» Speakers 

• Dr. Rex Fuller, Provost 

and Vice President, 

Academic Affairs 

• Sam Ligon, 

President, Faculty 

Organization/Associate 

Professor, Creative Writing 

» University Proclamation 

• Dr. Rex Fuller, Provost 

and Vice President, 

Academic Affairs 

» Student Pledge 

• Mr. Kaleb Hoffer, 

Associated Students 

President 

» Fight Song 

• Retiring of the Flags 

EWU ROTC Color Guard 

» Platform Recessional

SUNdAy 

Sept. 23 

8-10 a.m. 


Check-In 

» PUB piano lounge 

For any new student who has 

not already checked-in, this 

is the final opportunity to get 

a schedule of events and be 

assigned to an orientation 

group. 

9 a.m. 

Eagle Group Meetings 

and optional brunch with 

Orientation Leaders 

» At your designated 

locations 

9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Sunday Jazz Brunch 

» Tawanka Main Street 

Dining Room (2nd Floor) 

Brunch at EWU is awesome! 

Enjoy your meal while listening 

to our talented EWU jazz 

ensemble performing live. 

$9.95 + tax per person. 

Dining/Flex, debit and 

credit cards accepted. 

2-5 p.m. 

Campus Life 

Presentations (Required) 

» Showalter Hall Auditorium 

College life is full of exciting 

opportunities, new levels of 

independence and important 

responsibilities. Orientation 

Team leaders will be part of 

a series of presentations on 

how to have fun, be involved, 

be smart, and be safe at EWU. 

You’ll hear directly from current 

students and staff experts about 

what EWU expects of you and 

what EWU can offer you as a 

university student. 

2-5 p.m. 

Safety, Civility and Your 

Expected Behavior at 

EWU (Required) 


Reese Court 

The EWU and Cheney Police 

Departments and the Office 

of Equal Rights and Diversity 

are committed to providing 

valuable information which 

enhances safety and civility 

on our campus. They will also 

help you understand the rules 

and guidelines at EWU for your 

behavior on and off campus. 

7:30-8:30 p.m. 

Green Dot (Required) 


Reese Court 

“No one has to do everything... 

Everyone has to do something.” 

What’s your Green Dot? 

8:30-11:30 p.m. 

Rec-Splosion 

» University Recreation 

Center 

The University Recreation 

Center (URC), along with 

the Club Sport Federation, 

Intramural Sports and EPIC 

Adventures, invites you to 

Rec-Splosion in the URC from 

8:30-11:30 p.m. Your EagleCard 

is your ticket into all kinds 

of activities, including iceskating, 

Laser Tag, broom ball, 

hot dog and hot wing eating 

contest and rock climbing. 

Try your luck on Sancho the 

mechanical bull, watch the 

EPIC Adventures demo pool, 

learn about different Club 

Sport Federation groups or 

shoot hoops in our Rec Center. 

The Roost will be open and 

serving food for purchase and 

DJ Ricky Frezko will be there 

spinning the latest hits. So 

grab your roommate and your 

EagleCard and come to the 

URC for a great evening of fun 

and excitement. 

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L-7 28 Music Building (MUS) 

2 Aquatics Building (AQT) I-2 11 Dressler Hall (DRE) 

L-4 20 Jim Thorpe Fieldhouse (JTF) H-2 29 Patterson Hall (PAT) 

3 Art Building (ART) 

D-4 12 Dryden Hall (DRY) 

P-6 21 JFK Library (JFK) 

I-5 30 Pearce Hall (PRC) 

4 Brewster Hall (DBH), (BRW) D-11 13 EWU Children’s Center (ECC) B-4 22 Kingston Hall (KGS) 

I-9 31 Pence Union Building (PUB) 

5 Cadet Hall (CAD) 

F-4 14 Governor Martin Alumni House (GOV) E-8 23 Louise Anderson Hall (LAH) N-6 32 P.E. Activities PHASE (PEA) 

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P-2 15 Hargreaves Hall (HAR) 

K-8 24 Martin Hall (MAR) 

G-6 33 P.E. Classroom Building (PEC) 

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H-4 16 Holter House (HOL) 

F-6 25 Modular Building Complex (MBC) H-3 34 Plant Utilities (PLU) 

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University Theatre (THE) 

Visitor Center (VIS) 

WA State Digital Archives (ARC) 

WA State Patrol Crime Lab (WSP) 

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Code Blue Emergency Stations are speci�cally 

designed to allow individuals to drive up to the 

stations. These stations may also be used for 

short-term telephone calls to the residence 

halls, and to directly connect to 911 or to 

Campus Police for an escort. 

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Metered Parking 

Lots 1, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 15, 17 and 18 are 

monitored Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 

5 p.m. This also includes break periods such as 

spring break, Christmas break, and summer 

break. Meters are monitored in all lots and on 

the streets Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 

5 p.m. If you are unsure about meter operating 

hours, they will be posted on the dome of each 

meter. 

Lots/Streets with 4-Hour Meters & Meter Counts 

P-4 P-5 P-9 P-10 “D” St. 

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Parking Lots 

All lots are restricted to no overnight parking 

except lots 13 and 16. Lot P-12 is free except in 

the case of fee events. During summer quarter 

only, residence hall lots and P-12 are open for 

camps and visitors. People parking RV’s, 

campers, or vehicles with trailers, must contact 

EWU parking services for permission and/or 

accommodations. All university housing lots, 

as well as the residence hall lots, are monitored 

24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All vehicles 

parked in these lots must possess a valid 

permit. 

Core & Fringe Parking Lots: Permit Required 

8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-Friday 

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8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-Friday 

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24-Hour Permit Required 

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MONdAy 

Sept. 24 

9-10 a.m. 


with Orientation 

Leaders (Required) 

» Your designated locations 

10-11 a.m. 

“SO BIG” EWU 

Orientation Picture 

(Required) 

» Roos Field 

We are literally rolling out the 

red carpet for you! Come to 

our very own red turf and be 

part of the coolest EWU pic, 

EVER! 

11 a.m.-Noon 

Pass Through The 

Pillars (Required) 

» Showalter Herculean 

Pillars 

For decades, the Herculean 

Pillars have welcomed visitors 

to Eastern’s campus. Years 

ago, new students who arrived 

by train at the bottom of the 

hill on College Ave entered 

campus through the Pillars, 

giving the walkway its name 

of the “Hello Walk.” Be part 

of this tradition as you and 

your fellow students start 

your career at EWU! 

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My required SO BIG Orientation Interest Sessions : 

2 p.m. 

2:40 p.m. 

3:20 p.m. 

4 p.m. 

2-4:30 p.m. 

“SO BIG” Concurrent Interest Sessions 

(Four Sessions Required) 

» Various Times and Locations 

All Concurrent Interest 

Sessions in Alphabetical Order: 

Academic Support @ 

EWU= Academic Success 

» Martin 206 

Time Slots: 3:20 and 4 p.m. 

The Program Leading to 

University Success (PLUS) 

housed in the new JFK Library 

Learning Commons and the 

TRiO Student Support Services 

(SSS) housed in Monroe Hall can 

give students the tools and skills 

they need to navigate university 

life and become a great student. 

Attend this informative and 

interactive session to learn 

more about our programs for 

advising, tutoring, study groups, 

academic success courses, 

math and writing assistance and 

much more, to help you achieve 

success at EWU. 

Are You an Ally? 


Time Slots: 2 and 2:40 p.m. 

What does it mean to be an 

ally? The EWU Pride Center is 

dedicated to providing a safe 

and accepting environment for 

EWU’s LGBTQQA (lesbian, gay, 

bisexual, transgender, queer, 

questioning and ally) students. 

Come learn about the Pride 

Center and how you can 

become a part of making 

EWU a safe and welcoming 

campus for all students. 

Be a Hottie (HAWT) 

» Science 139 

Time Slot: 3:20 p.m. 

The Health and Wellness Team 

(Hotties) are students who 

have a passion for health. 

This group volunteers their 

time, ideas and energy to 

educate students about 

tobacco use, high-risk alcohol 

and drug abuse, sexual 

assault prevention, bystander 

intervention, sexual health and 

healthy lifestyle choices. Find 

out how you can be involved! 

Christians on Campus 

» Hargreaves 219 


The Bible is a rich source for 

inspiration and discussion. 

Members of the EWU club 

Christians on Campus will 

offer readings and comments 

from biblical passages that 

relate to their daily experience 

as college students. A

welcome dinner will follow 

later in the afternoon. 

Dining Services– 

Get Your Eat On 



A basic 101 about campus 

dining and how to maximize 

your dining experience on 

campus. Come and learn how 

to eat smart and spend smart 

while at Eastern. We’ll help you 

check out dining locations and 

plans, and walk you through 

the ins and outs of eating on 

campus. 

Do you want to learn 

how to be ahead of the 

curve in your class? 


Time Slots: 2, 2:40, 3:20, 

and 4 p.m. 

Attend this interest session 

and learn what it takes to be 

an academically successful 

student at EWU. Faculty 

members share their tips and 

expectations to enable you to 

achieve in the classroom and 

beyond. 

Do you want to learn 

more about how to 

ride the bus? Are you 

interested in saving 

money? Curious 

about alternative 

transportation and 

sustainability? 



Join us today and learn more 

about how Spokane Transit 

Authority (STA) and your 

university partner together to 

bring you bus service. Your 

Eagle Pass is good throughout 

the entire STA system and gives 

you access to most of the region 

seven days a week. With wireless 

internet and local service in 

Cheney, STA and the university 

give you many commuting 

options. 

Excited About Being 

an Eagle Ambassador? 



Eagle Ambassadors is a 

great way to share EWU with 

prospective students, hang 

out with current students 

and get involved on campus. 

Ambassadors travel, help out 

with Open House and Eagle 

Preview, volunteer, assist the 

Office of Admissions, attend 

retreats and can be hired to 

give campus tours. This session 

will provide you with more 

information about who we are as 

a club and what we do! 

For Students, By 

Students: The Associated 

Students at Work 

» Kingston 333 


Bringing you more than 120 

clubs and organizations, 40 

university committees, millions 

of dollars worth of technology, 

free STA bus rides, the Student 

Savings Club and much more. 

Come learn about your student 

dollars at work! 

Get to Know DSS: 

Disability Support Services 




provides reasonable 

accommodations to students 

with documented disabilities. 

Services are provided based 

on the individual needs of 

the student and allow equal 

opportunity for learning and 

campus life. Disability Support 

Services is not a special 

education or remedial program 

- participants meet the same 

academic standards 

as all other students. 

Get the Most out of Your 

Textbook and Course 

Materials Dollars 



Your EWU Bookstore will 

guide you through the everchanging 

world of course 

material purchasing. Learn 

how to make sure you get the 

right book for every class. The 

EWU Bookstore will provide 

up to date information on 

rental books, new versus used 

purchases, digital offerings 

and how to get the most out 

of textbook buyback. A brief 

presentation will be followed 

by time to answer all your 

textbook questions. 

I’m Not As Think 

As You Drunk I Am 



Can I drink on campus? Will 

I get arrested if I am under 

21? How much alcohol is too 

much? Get answers to these 

questions and more at this 

interactive and fun workshop. 

Learn about campus rules, 

what’s really in a drink, and get 

some useful tools to help you 

and your friends get the most 

out of your college experience 

whether you choose to drink 

or not. 

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Intramural and 

Club Sports 


Time Slots: 2, 2:40, 3:20, 

and 4 p.m. 

The Intramural Sports program 

is the largest student activity 

program on campus with 

nearly one in six students 

taking part. The chance to try 

new sports, improve physical 

fitness, release stress, make 

lifetime friends and just 

have fun while playing are 

all benefits of this popular 

program. For those more 

competitive players, check 

out the Club Sport Federation 

programs for the chance 

to represent EWU in club 

competitions, or work out 

with others who share a love 

of a specific sport. Choose 

either program. Everyone is 

encouraged to participate. 

Don’t just sit there-get in the 

game! 

Keeper or Creeper? 


Time Slots: 2, 2:40, 3:20, 

and 4 p.m. 

Learn what to do if a creeper 

is in your or your friend’s life. 

YouTube videos will highlight 

key concepts. Come prepared 

to laugh. 

Oh, No, My Roommate 

Isn’t Like Me! 


Time Slots: 4:00 p.m. 

Living with a person you don’t 

know can be challenging 

enough as it is, but when your 

roommate is from a different 

culture there can be added 

challenges. But with challenge 

comes great opportunity 

and having a roommate from 

12 

another culture can be one of 

the most rewarding experiences 

of your college career. Come to 

this session to find out about 

the issues and rewards that can 

come from having a roommate 

from a different background. 

Outdoor Programs 


Time Slots: 2, 2:40, 3:20, 

and 4 p.m. 

EPIC is the outdoor program 

at Eastern. All of the trips we 

offer are planned and led by 

students under the supervision 

of skilled professional outdoor 

staff and are designed to be 

accessible to participants 

of all skill levels. We go on 

a variety of trips every year, 

including whitewater rafting 

and kayaking, rock climbing, 

canoeing, backpacking, ice 

climbing, skiing, snowboarding, 

snowshoeing, mountain biking 

and stand up paddle boarding. 

For more information, stop by 

the EPIC office on the main floor 

of the University Recreation 

Center, check us out on the 

web at www.epic.ewu.edu, or 

give us a call at 509.359.4014. 

Sorority & Fraternity 

Life at EWU 

» Huston 209 

Time Slots: 2:40 and 3:20 p.m. 

Have you ever wondered what 

“Being Greek” is all about? Here 

is your chance to learn about 

the 20 fraternal organizations on 

campus, the benefits of joining, 

what it means to be a fraternity 

man or sorority woman, and the 

paths you can take to join. 

Come connect with current 

sorority women, fraternity men, 

and the staff that work with the 

community to learn all about 

sorority and fraternity life 

and how it can help you take 

your academics, leadership, 

and service to the next level. 

We are here to answer your 

questions and encourage you 

to make the most of your 

college career! 

Student Activities, 

Involvement, & 

Leadership (SAIL) 

» Martin 158 


What do I do to join a student 

club? How can I become a 

student leader? Where can I 

get involved on campus? All of 

this, and more, will be covered 

when you come to hang out 

with SAIL. Come talk with us 

about Eagle Entertainment, 

your source for campus 

entertainment, learn how to 

start a student club of your 

own, and begin learning about 

leadership and the ways you 

can change the world. SAIL is 

here to help you get involved, 

get connected, and make new 

friends. This session will cover 

all of the great things you can 

do outside of the classroom! 

Student Technology 

» PUB 359 

Time Slots: 2, 2:40, 3:20, 

and 4 p.m. 

This session will provide an 

overview of your student 

e-mail account, Blackboard 

account, NET ID account 

and where to go if you need 

help with technology. EWU 

has 40 computer labs and 

classrooms with software 

that you won’t have to buy 

yourself. If you are living in 

the residence halls, you’ll need 

updated Antivirus software

to access the network, and 

we offer Trend Micro free 

to download. Technology 

is more than homework. 

We print posters, check out 

point/shoot and high-end 

DSLR cameras, camcorders, 

laptops, projectors, digital 

audio recorders, and tripods. 

There are sound studios with 

instruments, along with online 

resources for saving your files 

and learning new software. 

For more student technology 

details, visit http://itech.ewu. 

edu. 

Study Abroad 

» Martin 158 


Explore the world and earn 

college credit! Learn about 

your Study Abroad options 

with EWU. 

This is Advising Jeopardy 

» JFK Auditorium 

Time Slots: 2, 2:40, 3:20, 

and 4 p.m. 

Are you up to the challenge? 

Come join us for Advising 

Jeopardy to learn how to 

stay on track for completing 

your GECR’s, choosing your 

major, planning classes, get 

an introduction to SOAR, your 

degree audit tool, and being 

an awesomely successful 

student! 

Transfer Student 

Discussion 



What excites you and 

what worries you about 

your transition to Eastern 

Washington University? 

This forum provides a great 

opportunity for small and large 

group discussion to help you 

connect with your peers and 

hear tips from EWU staff and 

transfer students. Come with 

your questions about your 

transfer transition and we will 

provide the answers. 

What You Should be 

Doing and What We 

Can Do For You – 

EWU Career Services 

» Martin 206 


See what EWU’s Career Services 

has to offer in this fun and 

interactive session. We will 

help you match up your career 

goals and path with the many 

services we provide: career 

advising appointments, career 

fairs and networking events, 

on-campus employer recruiting 

and information sessions, job, 

internship, volunteer listings and 

more! 

Your Guide to 

Campus Health Services 



What do I do when I get sick? 

Where do I go? How much will it 

cost? Get answers to these and 

other questions regarding your 

student health clinic services. 

Staff will be on hand to help 

navigate the world of health 

care and service management. 

End of Concurrent 

Interest Sessions 

7-8 p.m. 

Frosh Your Talent 

» Campus Mall (if it rains, 

Pence Union Building (PUB) 

2nd floor Student Lounge) 

Show your peeps what you 

got at this frosh your talent 

show! To register your talent, 

please send your full name 

what you plan to perform 

by 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 21 to 

orientation@ewu.edu. 

Note: Performances should be 

no longer than five minutes. 

Explicit lyrics and content 

will not be permitted. Limited 

spaces available! 

9 p.m.-Midnight 

Welcome Back 

NEON Dance Party 

» PUB MPR 

Dance the night away at the 

biggest dance party of the 

year! Bust out your white 

t-shirts, highlighters, and glowin-the-dark 

bracelets because 

this year’s theme is NEON. Live 

DJ, lights, prizes and much 

more will highlight this first 

party of the year. Brought to 

you by Eagle Entertainment, 

your campus programming 

board. Bring your friends, meet 

new ones and have a GREAT 

TIME! 

13

TUESdAy 

Sept. 25 

9 a.m.-Noon 

International Student 



14 

10-11 a.m. 


with Orientation 

Leaders (Required) 

» Your designated locations 

Noon – 3 p.m. 

Monroe Hall 

Open House 

Come over and visit Monroe 

Hall for some goodies and a 

chance to win a raffle prize! Visit 

the Academic Success Center, 

Ronald E. McNair program, 

Women’s Studies and much 

more to find out how you can 

get involved and take advantage 

of our services and programs. 

9:00-11:00 p.m. 

Bi-Mart College Night 

Bi-Mart 

2221 1st Street, Cheney 

Join us for games, prizes, 

music and free pizza provided 

by Rosas! Ride the party bus, 

stock up on your back to school 

essentials, and win some freebies 

while your at it! 

Party Bus to Bi-Mart will be 

provided leaving from the 

main entrance to Roos Field.

WEdNESdAy- 

SATURdAy 

Sept. 26-29 

Wednesday, Sept. 26 

Classes begin! 

Thursday, Sept. 27 

7 - 8 p.m. 

Eagle Entertainment 

Comedy Night 

featuring Marcus, 2nd 

place contestant on 

NBC’s Last Comic 

Standing Season 6 

» PUB MPR 

Marcus is a one of a kind talent 

who has quickly become a 

rising young comedian. His 

energy, rock n’ roll based 

comedy captured the attention 

of millions of Americans when 

he was featured on Season 6 

of NBC’s hit televisions series, 

“Last Comic Standing”, where 

his unique style propelled him 

to 2nd place. Marcus is loaded 

with impressions and quick 

wit that keeps his audiences 

begging for more. This first 

event will be hilarious and a 

great way to start the new 

school year! Brought to you 

by Eagle Entertainment. 


10 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Neighborhood Festival 

» Campus Mall (Court yard 

in front of JFK Library) 

This event provides you with a 

great opportunity to interact 

with campus departments, 

clubs and organizations, 

Cheney businesses, and other 

surrounding businesses in the 

area. As “neighbors,” you can 

look forward to this invitation to 

share their goods, information 

and services with the campus 

community. 


4:15 p.m. 

Football Game: 

Eagles vs. Montana 

» Roos Field 

Come support your EWU 

Eagles Football Team at 

EWU’s one-of-a-kind red turf! 

For more information, please 

visit www.goeags.com. 

15

Immunizations 

Eastern Washington University does not require documentation or verification of 

student immunizations. However, we strongly encourage all students to conform 

to current college health recommendations, which include the following: 

» Measles/Mumps/Rubella 

(MMR) – 2 doses 

» DPT/DTaP 

» Polio 

» Varicella (Chickenpox) 

» Hepatitis A & B 

» Meningococcal 

Quadrivalent 

Polysaccharide 

(Bacterial Meningitis) 

» Influenza 

» TB screening 

» HPV (females and males) 

16 

Student Health 

and Wellness 

In the event that a student 

contracts a communicable 

disease, the University will work 

closely with the Spokane Regional 

Health District and other pertinent 

health authorities and follow their 

control measures. 

MMR (measles-mumps-rubella), 

polio, tetanus and influenza (as 

availability permits) are provided 

as part of the mandatory Eastern 

student health fee services, at no 

additional cost. Other vaccines 

are available at student’s expense. 

Please come by the Health 

and Wellness office in URC 

201, or call 509.359.4279, for 

a complete list of available 

student health services. Visit 

our website at: 

www.ewu.edu/goodchoices. 

Please consult with your 

current health care provider 

for additional information 

regarding vaccinations. 

Additional information can 

be found at www.ewu.edu/ 

goodchoices. Click on “online 

resources” on left menu.

Important Contacts 

Emergency 911 

Academic Success Center 509.359.2487 111 Monroe Hall asc@ewu.edu 

Africana Education Program 509.359.2205 204 Monroe Hall rbartlett@ewu.edu 

American Indian Studies Program 509.359.2441 EWU Longhouse dalmeida@ewu.edu 

Bookstore 509.359.2826 152 Pence Union Building www.ewu.edu/bookstore 

Career Services 509.359.6365 114 Showalter Hall careers@ewu.edu 

Cheney Rockwood Clinic 509.235.6151 19 N. 7th Street, Cheney 

Chicano Education Program 509.359.2404 203 Monroe Hall jgarcia1@ewu.edu 

Dean of Students and Student Life 509.359.2292 320 Pence Union Building mhelmerick@ewu.edu 

Dining Services 509.359.2540 120 Tawanka Hall kbettcher@ewu.edu 

Disability Support Services 509.359.6871 124 Tawanka Hall DSS@ewu.edu 

EagleCard Services 509.359.2836 120 Tawanka Hall eaglecard@ewu.edu 

EWU Operator 509.359.6200 

Financial Aid and Scholarships 509.359.2314 102 Sutton Hall facebook.com/EWUFinancialAid 

General Undergraduate Academic Advising 509.359.2345 103 Sutton Hall genadvising@ewu.edu 

Health, Wellness and Prevention Office 509.359.4279 201 University Rec Center stuhealth@ewu.edu 

Honors Program 509.359.2822 127 Hargreaves Hall honors@ewu.edu 

Housing and Residential Life 509.359.2451 121 Tawanka Hall housing@ewu.edu 

Library 509.359.7888 JFK Library circulation@ewu.edu 

Mathematics Tutoring Lab 509.359.6225 216 Kingston Hall math@ewu.edu 

McNair Scholar Program 

Multimedia Activities Resource Services 

509.359.2465 107 Monroe Hall 

(MARS Lab) 509.359.4875 307 Monroe Hall helpdesk@ewu.edu 

New Student Programs (Orientation) 509.359.6843 322 Pence Union Building nsp@ewu.edu 

Parking Services 509.359.7275 131 Tawanka Hall parking@ewu.edu 

Police (campus non-emergency) 509.359.4021 820 Washington St., Cheney 

Records and Registration 509.359.2321 201 Sutton Hall regonline@ewu.edu 

Snow Line 509.359.7669 

Student Advocacy and Violence Prevention 509.359.6429 201 University Recreation Center advocate@ewu.edu 

Student Employment 509.359.2525 303 Sutton Hall stuemploy@ewu.edu 

Study Abroad 509.359.2331 103B Hargreaves Hall studyabroad@ewu.edu 

Technology Help Desk 509.359.2247 JFK Library - Lower Level helpdesk@ewu.edu 

Women’s and Gender Studies 509.359.2847 207 Monroe Hall cwavada2@ewu.edu 

Writers’ Center 509.359.2779 Library Learning Commons writersctr@ewu.edu

Thanks to all who help make New Student Orientation and Welcome Week possible and successful. 

Special thanks to: 

Academic Success Center 

ASEWU 

Auxiliary and Budget Services 

Ben Franklin Store 

Career Services 

Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship 

City of Cheney Police Department 

College of Arts, Letters & Education 

College of Business & Public Administration 

College of Science, Health & Engineering 

College of Social & Behavioral Sciences 

and Social Work 

Dining Services 


Eagle Ambassadors 

Eagle Entertainment 

Per federal regulations (20 U.S.C. § 1092(f)), it 

is required that a copy of Eastern Washington 

University’s Clery Act Annual Security Report be 

provided to each employee and student. This 

report includes statistical information for the past 

three years concerning reported crimes which 

occurred on EWU’s campus, certain on-campus 

buildings or properties owned or controlled by 

EWU and on public property within, or immediately 

adjacent to,s and accessible from, EWU’s campus. 

The report also includes institutional policies 

concerning campus security issues, such as sexual 

assault, alcohol use and other matters. You may 

obtain a copy of this report by contacting the EWU 

Police Department, or by visiting their website: 

http://access.ewu.edu/Police/Annual-Safety-and- 

Fire-Report---Clery-Act.xml. 

Thank you for 

your Support! 

Eagle Printing and Creative Services 

Enrollment Services 

Enterprise Systems 

EPIC Adventures 

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 

EWU Athletics 

EWU Bookstore 

EWU Event Planning 

EWU Libraries 

EWU Trucking 

Facilities and Planning 

Financial Aid and Scholarships 

General Undergraduate Academic Advising 

Health, Wellness and Prevention Services 

Housing and Residential Life 

International Education Office 

Intramural Club and Sports 

Marketing and Communications 

MARS Lab 

Office of Admissions 

Office of Alumni Advancement 

Office of Student Activities 

Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities 

Office of the Dean of Students 

Office of the President 

Office of the Vice-President 

of Student Affairs 

Pride Center 

Records and Registration 

ROTC 

Sorority and Fraternity Life 

Student Financial Services 

University Police 

Campus Emergency Mass Notification System 

What is it? 

EWU Alerts will notify you via text messaging, e-mail and other methods 

in case of an emergency or campus safety situation. 

How do I get it? 

This program is designed for easy communication between campus 

officials and individuals on the campus. New users can sign up at: 

www.ewu.edu/alerts. 

Why should I get it? 

The EWU Alerts service is provided by Eastern Washington University 

to EWU faculty, staff, students and other campus community members 

as a method of communicating timely announcements/warnings via 

cell phone text messaging, e-mail and other electronic communication 

channels. There is no cost or subscription fee for users of this service. 

However, standard text messaging fees and data rates may apply, 

depending on your cell phone service provider.

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