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Friday, August 21, 2009

7:00am – 9:00am

Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at these locations where you can utilize your meal plan throughout the year. Please have your Carnegie Mellon photo identification card and wristband.
University Center - Schatz Dining Room & Skibo Coffeehouse- 2nd floor Marketplace- Big City Grill, Spinning Salads, Evgefstos, Downtown Deli, Stir Crazy and Totally Juiced- all on 2nd floor Entropy – 1st floor

Morewood Gardens - The Underground

Hunt Library - Maggie Murph Cafe

Renik House - Carnegie Mellon Cafe

9:00am – 12:00pm

House Based Activities
Your Housefellow and RA will provide you more information.

11:30am – 3:00pm

Ice Cream Social with Catholic Newman Center
Merson Courtyard, UC Patio
Beat the heat and stop by for ice cream.

11:30am – 12:30pm

Physics Placement and Other Advising
Wean Hall 7303

12:00pm – 5:00pm

Computing Services Help Center
Cyert Hall 119
Visit the Help Center if you need assistance with configuring your computer, registering your outlet, connecting to the network or other computing related questions. Walk in service hours are 9am – 5pm; telephone support hours are 7am – 7pm.

12:00pm – 5:00pm

Trent Graphics Art, Print and Poster Sale
University Center Patio
This is the place to find photos, posters and artwork as well as music and movie memorabilia.

12:00pm – 3:00pm

Orientation Information
Kirr Commons, UC

12:00pm – 3:00pm

JewFest 2009
At the Fence and On the Cut
Come check out all the Jewish organizations on campus, complete with free Kosher BBQ and much more.

12:00pm - 12:00pm

Asian Student Organizations and Multicultural Greeks Orientation
Rangos 1, UC
Come out and meet members of the various Asian Student Organizations and brothers and sisters of the Multicultural fraternities and sororities. See firsthand what each organization is truly about through skits, movies, Q & A sessions, and even cultural performances. This event is open to everyone, not just freshmen or those of Asian descent. So stop by to learn, meet, discover what you could be a part of.

12:30pm – 2:30pm

Lunch
Baker Lawn Tent

12:30pm - 2:30pm

Pittsburgh Connections Fair
Baker Lawn Tent
Pittsburgh was once again named one of the most ‘livable cities’ in the nation. Why? because of all of the wonderful amenities and opportunities found in our Pittsburgh neighborhoods. Explore arts, cultural and outdoor organizations and agencies within our diverse campus and local communities. Stop by for some refreshments and giveaways. It's your last chance tosign up for one of the Pittsburgh Connections trips on Saturday. This is definitely an event you don't want to miss!!

1:00pm – 4:00pm (every 30 minutes)

Fitness Tours
Meet at the UC Equipment Desk
Learn about all the places on campus that are available to you to keep fit and healthy. Everyone taking the tour will receive a free gift.

1:00pm – 4:00pm

Fitness Sampler – Zumba, Pilates and More!
Activities Room, UC
Stop by to see all the ways you can stay in shape. Classes will be offered every 30 minutes.
1pm Zumba
2:30pm Step
1:30pm Pilates
3pm Yoga
2pm Kickboxing
3:30pm Hip Hop

1:00pm – 4:0pm

Walk-in Advising
H&SS
Academic Advisory Center, Baker Hall A57
MCS
Doherty Hall 1324
SHS
Doherty 2201
Tepper for Pre-scheduled meetings
Tepper 130

1:00pm – 4:00pm (every hour)

Library Tours
Hunt Library
Get connected to information now! Tour Hunt Library or the Engineering & Sciences Library, meet the librarians and learn how to access information. Tours begin at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.

3:30pm – 5:30pm (every 30 minutes)

Fitness Tours
Meet at the UC Equipment Desk
Learn about all the places on campus that are available to you to keep fit and healthy. Everyone taking the tour will receive a free gift.

1:00pm – 4:00pm

Gelfand Center for Service Learning and Outreach Open House
Margaret Morrison Plaza 30, Margaret Morrison Street
Stop in and have some refreshments while you learn about opportunities to work with children from the local community. Volunteer, paid and credit bearing activities are available through many campus departments!

1:00pm – 2:00pm

How to Find an On-Campus Job
Connan Room, UC
Looking to expand your college budget? Learn how to find a job on-campus, what positions you qualify for and the application process.

1:30pm – 4:30pm

FCareer and Professional Development Center Open House
Lower Level, UC
It's never too early to think about internships, resume preparation and career decision-making. Meet the Career Center staff and learn about the services available at the Center.

1:30pm & 2:30pm

‘Behind The Last Lecture’ with Jeffrey Zaslow
McConomy Auditorium, UC
Randy Pausch's lecture at Carnegie Mellon became a worldwide phenomenon. The book that followed, The Last Lecture, is an international bestseller, translated in 34 languages. While sharing clips of news coverage, co-author Jeffrey Zaslow offers an inside look at how Randy has moved the world, and the lessons of his story.

2:00pm – 5:00pm

CIT Walk-in Academic Advising
Scaife Hall 125

2:00pm – 4:30pm

Qatar /IMPAQT Activity
The Frame Gallery, Corner Forbes Avenue and Margaret Morrison Street
Join your classmates at an open house sponsored by IMPAQT (Initiating Meaningful Pittsburgh And Qatar Ties) at the Frame, a student-run gallery space. Our campus in Doha, Qatar will be highlighted with a photography exhibit, cultural artifacts and refreshments from the region.

2:00pm – 4:00pm

Walk-in Advising for SCS Students
Gates Hillman Center 6009
If you have not registered for your fall courses or need to modify your schedule, please stop by and meet with Jacobo Carrasquel.

2:00pm – 3:00pm

Meet n' Greet with Student Government
Danforth Lounge, UC
Come and meet with your Student Government leaders! Besides the free food, you'll also learn about the many clubs and organizations on our campus. With so many opportunities, don't miss a chance to learn about how to get involved right away!

2:30pm – 3:30pm

How to Find an On-Campus Job
Connan Room, UC
Looking to expand your college budget? Learn how to find a job on-campus, what positions you qualify for and the application process. /p>

3:00pm – 4:00pm

Green Practices- Green Isn't Just a Color Anymore
Stever House TV Lounge
Relax and munch on healthy snacks and let us tell you about environmental leadership opportunities on campus. Leaders from Eco-Reps, Sustainable Earth and Green Practices will be there to meet you and answer your questions.

3:30pm – 5:00pm

SoHo Open House
University Center 3rd Floor, Room 325
Join us for refreshments in SoHo, Carnegie Mellon's GLBT resource center. Stop by to mix and mingle with other first years, as well as members of ALLIES. All are welcome!

3:30pm – 4:30pm

Physics Placement and Other Advising
Wean Hall 7303

3:30pm – 4:30pm

Understanding Campus Dining and Your Meal Plan
Connan Room, UC
Meet the people who can tell you how to use your new meal plan. Learn where your identification card will be accepted for meals and snacks. Get to know where you can eat nutritiously.

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Eco-Fabulous Open House
Solar Decathlon House- Behind Donner House
Join an eclectic array of campus community members, academic and student organizations as we welcome you to Carnegie Mellon's Eco-Fabulous community. At this "informal cook-out," you will learn more about environmental leadership opportunities (for those who missed the 3 pm session) as well as upcoming events and share ideas about how we can make Carnegie Mellon a more sustainable university.

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Tepper Walk-in Advising
Tepper 130

4:30pm – 6:30pm

Talent Show Auditions
Baker Lawn Tent Stage
Do you have hidden talents waiting for the perfect opportunity to surface? This is it! It’s your chance to ‘unleash’ your talent.

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Dinner – Tastes of CulinArt
Wiegand Gymnasium, UC

5:30pm – 8:30pm

Shabbat Services Followed by Dinner
Hillel Jewish University Center (JUC)
4607 Forbes Ave (at the corner of Forbes Avenue and S. Craig Street) Join the Hillel, JUC, for 4 options of Shabbat services (Reform, Conservative or Orthodox). Dinner will follow immediately

7:15pm

Preparation for House Wars
Change into old clothes because tonight is going to get messy! You will meet with your group and walk over to the Cut.

8:00pm

House Wars – Takin’ It To The Cut!
On the Cut (rainsite: Baker Lawn Tent)
Unleash your inner beast! Suit up with your friends for a night of fun and Olympic style games and events. Compete with your color team against all the rest to see who is the top dog in the Carnegie Cup! Get excited, it’s HOUSE WARS!

10:00pm – 11:00pm

Cool Off and Cool Down with Desserts Designed by CulinArt!
Weigand Gymnasium, UC