Schedule of Events

(Please note that the schedule below is for Spring Orientation 2008. We will be uploading the new schedule soon.)

Key to Events for Incoming Students:
(A)       All New Students: Orientation events for ALL new students to attend
(FP)     Frances Perkins Program Students: Events for students of nontraditional age entering Mount Holyoke through the Frances Perkins Program
(I)        International Students: Events for students whose home is outside the United States

 Friday, January 25, 2008

Office Hours
Auxiliary Services (formerly Cable, Card, and Telephone Services CCT)
Central Services Complex      
8:30 am-5:00 pm

Computer Account Setup/ Library Information & Technology Services (LITS)
Williston Memorial Library
8:30 am-5:00 pm

Health Services
Pattie Groves Health Center
9:00 am-1:00 pm
(Call x2121 to make an appointment for medical clearance or  x2242 for urgent care.)

Information Desk
Blanchard Campus Center, Middle Level
4:00 pm-midnight

Mail Services
Central Services Complex
8:30 am-5:00 pm

Parking Office
Central Services Complex
8:30 am-4:00 pm

Student Financial Services
Skinner Hall
8:30 am -5:00 pm

Residence Halls
9:00 am-Noon

Office of Residential Life
6 Safford Hall
1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Schedule
9:00am-Noon
Residence Halls Open
Residential Students Check-in
Room keys, your arrival packet, and the Orientation Schedule are available at your residence hall.

1:00 pm-5:00 pm  
Residential Students Check-in
Room keys, your arrival packet, and the Orientation Schedule are available at the Residential Life office.
Office of Residential Life, 6 Safford Hall (ground floor)
Students arriving after 5:00 pm should go to the Department of Public Safety in the Central Services Complex.

8:00 am - 5:00 pm
MHC Students for a Free Tibet
Awareness conference hosted by students, open to MHC community.  Continues all weekend. Watch for more info
Cleveland L-1

1:00pm -2:30 pm
Welcome Luncheon for New Students and Families (A)
Gathering and words of welcome from members of the college community. Nonresidential students can pick up their arrival packets at the luncheon.
Great Room, Blanchard Campus Center

2:30pm -4:00 pm
Gearing Up (A)
Meet the members of your small group and your upperclass group leaders as they lead you through an interactive discussion to help you get to know each other, answer initial questions, and assist you in getting off to a strong start at Mount Holyoke.
Abbey and Buckland Dining Halls

2:30pm -4:00 pm
Frances Perkins Informational Meeting (FP)
Meet new and returning FPs for an Orientation and registration overview. Facilitated by Kay Althoff, Director of the Frances Perkins Program, and Carolyn Dietel, associate director of the Frances Perkins Program.
Frances Perkins House

2:30pm -3:30 pm
Parent and Family Orientation
Liz Braun, dean of students, introduces student life at Mount Holyoke. Student services staff from College Health Services, Residential Life, Career Development Center, Public Safety, LITS, and Multicultural Affairs speak about support systems and services.
Great Room, Blanchard Campus Center

THIS CONCLUDES THE PARENT AND FAMILY PORTION OF ORIENTATION

4:00pm -8:00 pm
Dinner with Small Group (A)
Location will be determined with your small group leader during the “Gearing Up” event.
Blanchard Cafe and Rockefeller Dining Hall 
(Rockefeller Hall open 5:00 - 7:00 pm)

6:00pm -8:00 pm     
Van Trips to Target (weather permitting) (A)
Need decorations or other sundry items to spruce up your room? Catch a shuttle to Target (super department store) at the Hampshire Mall. Vans will be departing campus at 6:00 pm.
Meet at bus stop between Mary Woolley Hall and South Rockefeller Hall.

9:00pm -11:00 pm
Movie Night (A)
If the thought of unpacking seems daunting, come relax with us and watch a movie. Hang out with new and current students! Refreshments will be provided by the Alumnae Association.
TV Room, Mead Hall

January 25 - 27, 2008
3-Day Event
Mount Holyoke/Smith Invitational Squash Tournament
The Mount Holyoke Squash Team will play a variety of schools durig the 3-day tournament.
Kendall Sports and Dance Complex - Squash Courts

Saturday, January 26, 2008
Office Hours
Health Services
Pattie Groves Health Center
9:00 am-1:00 pm
(call x 2121 to make an appointment for medical clearance or  x 2242 for urgent care)

Information Desk
Blanchard Campus Center/ Middle Level
Noon-Midnight

Residence Hall Key Distribution
226 Blanchard Campus Center
9:00 am-7:00 pm

Schedule
7:15 am -10:00 am
Breakfast
(Hot breakfast until 9:00 am)
Rockefeller Dining Hall

11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Lunch
Blanchard Cafe and Rockefeller Dining Hall
(Rockefeller Dining Hall 11:30 am- 1:15 pm)

1:45 pm
Getting to Know the Pioneer Valley (A)
Want to know what’s beyond the Mount Holyoke gates and how to get there? Join us on a tour of the Pioneer Valley and learn the inner workings of the Five College bus system on this trip to Northampton. There will be time to grab some food, shop and explore.  Return to campus around 5:00 pm (or later if you wish).
Meet at the Blanchard Campus Center Bus Stop

4:00pm - 8:00 pm
Dinner 
Blanchard Café, Rockefeller Dining Hall, Wilder Hall, Prospect Hall, and Ham/MacGregor Hall
(All halls except Blanchard Café open 5:00-7:00 pm)

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cookie Baking and Cider Tasting (A)
Join fellow new students and orientation leaders in baking some yummy cookies.  Then enjoy the fruits of your labor along with hot mulled cider in one of the "Golden Pears" (student kitchen in a residence hall).
The Mandelles Kitchen (located in the middle of North and South Mandelle on the ground floor)

8:00pm -10:00 pm
Games, Crafts, S’mores Event (A)
Interested in expressing your creative side? Come join new and returning students for a fun night of crafts and board games. Snacks provided!
The Mandelle Living Room (Located in the middle of North and South Mandelle on the ground floor)

Sunday, January 27, 2008
Office Hours
Health Services
Pattie Groves Health Center
9:00 am-1:00 pm
(call x 2121 to make an appointment for medical clearance or  x 2242 for urgent care)

Information Desk
Blanchard Campus Center/Middle Level
Noon-Midnight

Residence Hall Key Distribution
226 Blanchard Campus Center
9:00 am-5:00 pm

Schedule
7:15 am-10:00 am  
Breakfast
(Hot breakfast until 9:00 am)
Ham/MacGregor, Prospect, Wilder

11:15 am -1:15 pm 
Brunch/Lunch in Residential Dining Centers
Ham/Macgregor, Prospect, Wilder

11:00 am-4:00 pm
Lunch
Blanchard Café

2:30pm -3:30 pm
Spring has Sprung and Winter Fun! (A)
Take a break from unpacking and enjoy the warmth of the beautiful MHC Greenhouse. One of the campuses best kept secrets.  You'll leave with a FREE plant from the Greenhouse to help brighten up your room.  If the weather cooperates we will also celebrate winter fun on campus by building snowmen, ice skating and more.
Meet at the entrance of the Talcott Greenhouse

4:00 pm- Midnight
Dinner                
Prospect Hall, Ham Hall, MacGregor Hall, North Rockefeller/South Rockefeller Hall (not accessible), Abbey/Buckland, and Wilder open
5:00-7:00 pm and Blanchard Café

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Transitions Abroad
Members of the International Student Orientation Committee (ISOC) will talk about adjusting to your new life in the U.S. and at Mount Holyoke.  Donna Van Handle, dean of international students and Jenny Medina, immigration specialist, will also be available to answer questions.
L2, Cleveland Hall

5: 30 pm
Welcome Dinner for New International Students with ISOC
Come and get to know Passages and ISOC (International Student Orientation Committee) orientation board members, as well as other members of the class of 2011 who arrived this past fall. Bring your questions!   ISOC members will accompany students to the Honor Code Ceremony at 7 pm.
Betty Shabazz Cultural Center

7:00pm -8:00 pm
Honor Code Ceremony (A)
The honor code ceremony is a time for incoming students to become better acquainted with the honor code and how it will impact their lives at MHC. Members from the Council on Student Affairs (CSA), fellow students and faculty will facilitate a discussion. Afterwards, new students will sign the honor code in the presence of upperclass women to symbolically mark their entry into the MHC community.
New York Room, Mary Woolley Hall

8:00 pm -9:00 pm 
Insider's Guide to MHC (A)
Spring into Mount Holyoke Life!  Stick around after the Honor Code Ceremony for a celebration of your entry into the Mount Holyoke community. Enjoy refreshments in a social atmosphere with other spring admits, along with your class board representatives and upperclasswomen from a variety of student organizations. In addition, get inside information about the Five Colleges from Mount Holyoke students who can share their experiences and give advice.
Chapin Auditorium, Mary Woolley Hall

Monday, January 28, 2008

10:00 am -11:30 am
Making Connections: Your Academic Experience at Mount Holyoke (A)
A crucial session for all new Mount Holyoke students. Learn about the curriculum, faculty advising, course selection, and the network of academic resources at the College. Panel moderated by Leah B. Glasser, dean of first-year studies. A portion of the meeting will be devoted to addressing and resolving questions concerning credit transfer,satisfying requirements, course placement levels, and planning ahead.
Gamble Auditorium, Art Museum

11:00 am–4:00 pm
Lunch
Blanchard Cafe and Rockefeller Dining Hall
(Rockefeller Dining Hall 11:30 am–1:15 pm)

1:00-4:00 pm
Academic Advising Sessions (A)
Meetings with faculty advisors in faculty offices. Advisor assignments are listed on your Advisor Appointment sheet in your packets. Office locations are listed in your telephone directory and on the appointment sheet as well. Please arrive at your advisor’s office promptly at 1:00 pm. At this time, your advisor will schedule your individual appointment for a time slot between 1:15 and 4:00 pm. These individual appointments are crucial for review of your course selection and discussion of your goals for your first semester. Advisors will clear advisees for adds and drops on ISIS.  
See telephone directory for office locations.

3:00pm - 4:00pm
International Student Immigration and Employment Session (I)
Donna Van Handle, dean of international students, and Jennifer Medina, immigration specialist, will familiarize you with immigration and naturalization regulations that apply to foreign citizens who are studying and working in the U.S. All students who plan to work on campus must complete I-9 and W-4 forms. Please bring your passports, I-20 forms, and I-94 cards (normally in your passport, but check!).
Gamble Auditorium, Art Museum

4:00pm -5:00 pm
One-Stop Shopping: A Student Resource Tea (A)
Learn about study abroad, health education, career development, and other important resources while enjoying tea, cocoa, and refreshments. This is a great opportunity to get connected to the MHC community.
Great Room, Blanchard Campus Center

4:00pm –8:00 pm
Dinner
Blanchard Cafe and Rockefeller Dining Hall
(Rockefeller Dining Hall open 5:00–7:00 pm)

7:30pm –9:00 pm
Expanding Your Horizons: “What’s Race Got to Do With It?” (A)
View the documentary film, “What’s Race Got to Do With It?” meant to inspire insights and questions about identity and multiculturalism. Following the performance, small groups will explore candidly the rewards and challenges of membership in Mount Holyoke’s multicultural community.
Great Room, Blanchard Campus Center

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

11:00 am - Noon
Library Tour
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Get a full overview of the library.  A critical resource for your academic success.
Meet in the libary artium in front of Rao's Cafe.

11:00 am-7:00 pm 
Red Cross Blood Drive
Hosted by the Sophomore Class. Please consider donating to help those in need.
Chapin Auditorium, Mary Woolley Hall

Noon-1:30 pm
Networking Luncheon for ALANA and multiracial students
Connect with the Coordinator of Multicultural Affairs and other ALANA (African American, Latina, Asian American, and Native American) and multi-racial students.
Blanchard Campus Center

2:00pm -4:00 pm
Beyond the Campus Tour: Getting around MHC (A)
What is the Zowie Banteah House? Where can I find out about jobs for this semester and summer internships? Where can I get help writing a paper? Please wear comfortable shoes, warm clothing, and join us snow or shine! Bring your schedules and we will find all your classes. One tour will leave at 2:00 pm and another will leave at 2:30 pm. Tours will last approximately 90 minutes.
Meet in front of Blanchard Campus Center. (Facing Skinner Green)

4:00pm - 4:30 pm
Getting Connected to the MHC Network
All you need to know to connect to the MHC network in a 1/2 hour!  This workshop will show you the steps to configure your network settings and request an IP number.
Dwight 101

Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Classes Begin

4:30 pm
Multifaith Council Meeting
Interested in learning about different faiths and helping with planning for our Multifaith programs? Come meet Advisor Leslie Fraser and the members of the Multifaith Council.
Eliot House Lounge

7:00 pm-10:00 pm 
"Sustaining Communities: It Starts Here "
Center for the Environment leads the whole campus in connecting to the International Focus the Nation Campaign with this Kick-off event. Featuring singer/songwriter Erica Wheeler, a community podcast of "The 2% Solution featuring Van Jones and a closing by Abenaki Storyteller Marge Bruchac. Event is free and open to all.
Chapin Auditorium, Mary Woolley Hall

Thursday, January 31, 2008

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Focus the Nation Lunch Panel: "Political, Personal, Powerful: Activism for Climate Change"
This event features students who attended the powershift conference in Washington D.C as well as others working on climate projects.
Chapin Auditorium, Mary Woolley Hall        

4:00pm – 6:00pm
Focus The Nation:  Stewardship Panel
Panelists will discuss our campus commitments to greenhouse gas reductions, our progress toward those goals, and what more we could do as individuals and as a community. The panel will feature members of our community who can address on-campus issues ranging from energy use and food to materials waste and land-use.
New York Room, Mary Woolley Hall

5:00 pm
First gathering of the Hindu Community (SHRI)
Please join Mallika Desu, Hindu Advisor and the Hindu community for Puja and dinner.
Eliot House Lounge, Hindu Prayer Room

7:00 pm -9:30 pm
"No Degrees of Separation:  MHC Speaks Out on Global Warming"
A powerful "Focus the Nation" capstone program featuring Faculty, Staff and Alumni presenters offering unique inter-disciplenary perspectives on our Global Warming crisis. Facilitated community discussions to follow.
Chapin Auditorium, Mary Woolley Hall

8:00 pm-9:30 pm
Special M&C's
Need a study break? Come join fellow first years and take part in one of the best Mount Holyoke traditions: M&C's!  Meet new people, enjoy our famous Chef Jeff cookies and mocktails sponsored by SAAFE (Substance Abuse Awareness for Everyone).
Blanchard Campus Center Lounge, Rm 227

9:30 pm-1:00 am
Film Board Movie Night
Watch the Blockbuster hit "Pirates of the Caribbean:  At World's End"  Starring Johnny Depp
Blanchard Campus Center Great Room

Friday, February 1, 2008

Time TBA
Torah/Yoga
Join Amelia Ender for a yoga class that blends the deep spiritual teachings of ancient Jewish tradition and dynamic movement practice. Come experience a calmer, grounded, more fluid way of being.
Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary

2:30 pm -4:00 pm
Multicultural Student Forum
Blanchard Campus Center, Room 108  

4:00 pm -6:00 pm
Black Heritage Month Opening Ceremony - Reflections on Rebirth
Reflect on the theme of newness, rebirth, and renaissance as we bring interfaith community together to celebrate the faiths that have supported African women and men as they have traveled the world and the world's religions. The African drumming group on campus will offer their talking drums throughout the ceremony, and storyteller Nayima McQueen will weave a story out of our offerings, holding and shaping what we bring to birth. Refreshments will be served.
Betty Shabazz Cultural Center

5:00 pm
Unitarian Universalist Welcome Meeting
Come meet Leslie Fraser and the UUs on campus.
Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Jewish Community Shabbat
Join Amelia Ender, Jewish Chaplain and the Jewish Community at the first Community Shabbat dinner of the spring semester.
Eliot House Lounge

7:30 pm-10:00 pm
Ice Capella 
The HOTTEST ice-breaker kicking off second semester! Warm up with our amazing a capella  groups! sponsored by CAUSE.
Chapin

10:00 pm -2:00 am
MARDI GRAS !
Mount Holyoke's own Mardi Gras! Come celebrate with live jazz & big band music followed by  DJ Club Party. Dress for a fun semi-formal New Orleans style party. Sponsored by NOLA of CAUSE and the 2010 Class Board.
Blanchard Campus Center Great Room 

Upcoming Events

Saturday, February 2, 2008
1:00 pm
Swimming and Diving Meet
Mount Holyoke College takes on Wellesley College
Kendall Sports and Dance Complex- Pool

2:00pm
Basketball Game
Mount Holyoke College takes on WPI
Kendall Sports and Dance Complex- Howard Gymnasium

Sunday, February 3, 2008
11:00 am
Protestant Worship Service
Please join Rev. Sherry Tucker for the first service of the semester.
Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary

6:30 pm
Roman Catholic Mass
Join Anita Magovern, Catholic Chaplain, and Father Richard Bondi to celebrate the first Mass of the semester.
Abbey Memorial Chapel

9:00 pm
Zazen Meditation
Join Professor Emeritus, Tadanori Yamashita for the first Zazen Meditation of the semester.
Wa-Shin-An, Eliot House

Tuesday, February 5, 2008
7:30 pm -9:00 pm
CAUSE Fair
An opportunity for students to see all the great community service work being done through CAUSE and learn ways to get involved.
Blanchard Campus Center, Great Room

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

4:30 pm
Multifaith Council Meeting
Interested in learning about different faiths and helping with planning for our Multifaith programs? Come to Multifaith Council.
Eliot House Lounge

4:00 pm
Ecumenical Ash Wednesday Service
Scripture readings, Homily and Ashes. Join Rev. Sherry Turner, Rev. Gladys Moore and Father Richard Bondi  Followed by: 5pm Catholic Mass, join Anita Magovern and Father Richard Bondi.
Abbey Chapel

7:00pm
Basketball Game
Mount Holyoke College takes on Clark University
Kendall Sports and Dance Complex- Howard Gymnasium

Thursday, February 7, 2008

12:30pm -1:30 pm
Baha’i Welcome lunch-time meeting. 
Bring your lunch and come meet Holly Hanson, our Baha’i Advisor and the Baha’i faith group on campus.
Eliot House Lounge

4:00 pm -5:00  pm
“Welcome Tea”
Come meet the staff of Religious & Spiritual Life, Dean Rev. Gladys Moore, and our chaplains and religious advisors.
Eliot House Lounge

5:00 pm
Puja & Dinner, Hindu Community (SHRI)
Please join Mallika Desu, Hindu Advisor and the Hindu community for Puja and dinner.
Eliot House Lounge, Hindu Prayer Room

7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Evening Concert
Join the Buddhist community for a concert by Ravenna, Buddhism and Song: An evening of music and stories.
Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary

7:00 pm -10:00 pm
Thursday Night Edge Live Music Series
Great Live concerts of regionally touring indie bands, hosted by students.
Blanchard Great Room

Friday, February 8, 2008
12:00 pm
Hallal Lunch followed by Friday Prayers
This event is led by Kyla Hakim, the Muslim Chaplain.
Eliot House Lounge

Time TBA
Torah/Yoga
Join Amelia Ender for a yoga class that blends the deep spiritual teachings of ancient Jewish tradition and dynamic movement practice. Come experience a calmer, grounded, more fluid way of being.
Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary

5:00 pm
Unitarian Universalist Meeting
Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary

8:00 pm -10:00 pm
Something Every Friday
Something Every Friday (SEF) is a special programming segment of The Office of Student Programs that invites registered student organizations and departments on
campus to partner in programming all-campus events every Friday of the academic calendar! 
Blanchard Great Room

10:30 pm - 2:00 am
MHACASA Dance Party! 
This Org knows how to throw a dance party - don't miss it. 
Blanchard Great Room

Saturday, February 9, 2008

10:00 pm -2:00 am
Midnight Love
Annual Semi-formal Valentines week dance hosted by La Unidad.
Open to 5 college Commmunity.
Chapin Auditorium, Mary Woolley Hall    

Sunday, February 10, 2008
11:00 am
Protestant Worship Service
Join the Protestant Community for Sunday Service.
Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Black Heritage Month Film Series
Begins today - watch for details. Come view Student independent films throughout Black Heritage Month
Blanchard Campus Center, Room 227

6:30 pm
Roman Catholic Mass
Join Anita Magovern, Catholic Chaplain, and Father Richard Bondi for Mass.
Abbey Memorial Chapel

9:00 pm
Zazen Meditation
Led by  Professor Emeritus, Tadanori Yamashita
Wa-Shin-An, Eliot House

Tuesday, February 12, 2008
7:30 pm
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Join our Tea Mistress, Nobue Socho Yamashita for a tea ceremony RSVP required; sign up sheet on Kagi’s desk, Eliot House first floor.
Wa-Shin-An, Eliot House

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

4:30 pm
Multifaith Council Meeting
Interested in learning about different faiths and helping with planning for our Multifaith programs?  Come to Multifaith Council.
Eliot House Lounge

4:15pm -5:45 pm
Mindfulness Meditation, Cultivating a Peaceful Heart
Join Rebecca Bradshaw, Buddhist Advisor for the first meditation of the semester.All are welcome.
Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary

7:00pm
Basketball Game
Mount Holyoke College takes on Springfield College
Kendall Sports and Dance Complex- Howard Gymnasium

7:30 pm -9:00 pm
Black Heritage Month Panel    
Panel of professors from surrounding areas debate on a topic that is affecting the Pan-African communities
Blanchard Great Room

Thursday, February 14, 2008
5:00 pm
Puja & Dinner, Hindu Community (SHRI)
 Please join Mallika Desu, Hindu Advisor and the Hindu Community for Puja and dinner.
 Eliot House Lounge, Hindu Prayer Room

7:30pm
Vagina Monologues
VIVA, The MHC chapter of the national V-Day College Campaign will present several performances this week of Eve Ensler's Obie Award Winning play. Check the campus calendar for other dates and times.
Chapin Auditorium, Mary Woolley Hall

Friday, February 15, 2008
12:00 pm
Hallal Lunch followed by Friday Prayers
This event is led by Kyla Hakim, the Muslim Chaplain.
Eliot House Lounge

Time: TBA
Torah/Yoga
Join Amelia Ender for a yoga class that blends the deep spiritual teachings of ancient Jewish tradition and dynamic movement practice. Come experience a calmer, grounded, more fluid way of being.
Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary

5:00 pm
Unitarian Universalist Meeting
Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary

Saturday, February 16, 2008
2:00pm
Basketball Game
Mount Holyoke College takes on Smith College
Kendall Sports and Dance Complex- Howard Gymnasium

Sunday, February 17, 2008
11:00 am
Protestant Worship Service
Join the Protestant Community for Sunday Service.
Abbey Interfaith Sanctuary

6:30 pm
Roman Catholic Mass
Join Anita Magovern, Catholic Chaplain, and Father Richard Bondi for Mass.
Abbey Memorial Chapel

9:00 pm
Zazen Meditation
Led by  Professor Emeritus, Tadanori Yamashita
Wa-Shin-An, Eliot House

Friday, February, 22, 2008
2:00 pm -3:30 pm
Social Security Session (I)
All new international students who plan to work on campus must apply for a Social Security Card. Staff from the Holyoke Social Security Office will be on campus to
process applications.  Bring your passport, original travel documents (I-94, I-20 or DS-2019) and a letter from your on-campus employer. See the Global Initiatives  site for further information.
Room 226,  Blanchard Campus Center

UPCOMING EVENTS
Remember to check the MHC Events Calendar for more up-to-date listings.