2016 WE’re in Motion (WIM) Schedule
Aug. 13-16, 2016
A pre-orientation experience for Kate Gleason College of Engineering
new women students
Tentative Schedule Based on 2015
SATURDAY, August 13th
8:30am-3:00
Grace Watson
8:30am-3:00
8:30am-4:30
2:00pm-3:00
3:00pm-4:30
3:00pm-4:30
4:30pm
6:00pm-7:00
Move-in and WE@RIT check-in
Dining Hall Lobby
WE@RIT Folder, T-Shirt, String Bag, Water Bottle,
Bldg. GWH
Nametag, Program Meal Tickets
Grace Watson
Housing Check-in
Dining Hall Lobby
Have one form of picture ID
Eastman Hall
Student Photo ID
st
Room 1200 (1 floor) Visit the Registrar to convert non picture student ID
Bldg. EAS
to a student picture ID
Webb Auditorium
Parents & Students: Welcome to RIT presentation
James E. Booth Hall Presentation by: KGCOE Dean & Director of Women in Engineering
Bldg. BOO
Welcome and overview for students and family members.
TBD
Parent Session (& family members):
Lyndon B. Johnson
“RIT & You: Partners in Your Students’ Success”
Bldg. LBJ
An opportunity to talk with RIT’s professional staff about the issues,
adjustments, and transitions parents and students may experience.
Resources and services available to assist your student in achieving
academic and personal success will be discussed. Gain some tips on
how to best support your student.
University Gallery
Student Session: Meet your WIM Mentors
Vignelli Center
Get to know your WE’re in Motion Student Mentor and other new
Bldg. VIG
engineering students. (Bring nametags and folders)
Free Time
Finish moving in, get dinner with family
OR if your family will not be staying, WE@RIT staff is available!
Optional Activities
WE@RIT staff will be available for fun, on campus activities!
(List of activities to be released at a later point.)
~ Families Depart ~
SUNDAY, August 14th
11:00am-12:00 Grace Watson
1:00pm-2:30
Dining Hall
Xerox Auditorium
James E. Gleason Hall
Bldg. GLE
Academic Bldgs.
2:30pm-3:30
Unity Quad
12:00pm-1:00
Breakfast/Brunch
Attend with your Mentor, Use Your WIM Meal Card
Program Overview/Mentor Q&A
Schedule overview, Staff introductions
“Get Smart” – Discovery Hunt - earn yellow ticket
Mentor teams explore the academic side of campus and learn where
your classrooms are
Ice Cream Sundae Social
Use Ice Cream Ticket
2016 WE’re in Motion (WIM) Schedule
Aug. 13-16, 2016
A pre-orientation experience for Kate Gleason College of Engineering
new women students
3:30pm-5:00
5:00pm-6:30
6:30pm-8:00
Erdle Commons
James E. Gleason Hall
Bldg. GLE
Infinity Quad & Erdle
Commons
James E. Gleason Hall
Student Mentor Team Challenge
Have fun with student bake-off build challenge!
Snacks will be provided
Free Time
Dinner AND Fun Hands on Activities - earn yellow ticket
Cook out and picnic-Use Sunday Dinner Ticket
MONDAY, August 15th
***WEAR YOUR WE@RIT T-SHIRT & CLOSED TOED SHOES***
8:30am-9:30
9:30am-9:45
Brick City Cafe
Student Alumni Union
Bldg. SAU
Xerox Auditorium
James E. Gleason Hall
Bldg. GLE
9:45am-10:45
11:00am-12:00
12:15pm-1:15
1:30pm-3:00
Room 2230/2240
Louise Slaughter Hall
Bldg. SLA
Xerox Auditorium
James E. Gleason Hall
Bldg. GLE
1:45pm-2:45
3:00pm-4:00
4:00pm-6:00
6:00pm-8:00
Salsarita’s
Global Village
Area GVP
TUESDAY, August 16th
9:00am-10:00 Erdle Commons
10:00am-6:30
James E. Gleason Hall
Bldg. GLE
Gordon Field House
Breakfast – Brick City Café
Use Your WIM Meal Card (up to $8 value)
Daily Kick Off
Overview of the day
Engineering Lab 1 – earn yellow ticket
Location: See Personalized Lab Schedule and Maps
Engineering Lab 2 – earn yellow ticket
Location: See Personalized Lab Schedule and Maps
Lunch with Faculty - Use Lunch w/ Faculty Ticket
Group Picture
Honors Students Only
Meet the Dean & Learn all about Honors in KGCOE
Engineering Lab 3 - earn yellow ticket
Location: See Personalized Lab Schedule and Maps
Engineering Lab 4 - earn yellow ticket
Location: See Personalized Lab Schedule and Maps
Free Time
“Mexican Fiesta” Dinner & Fun ~ WIN door prizes
Use Monday Dinner Ticket. Network with students, Q&A Women
Engineering student panel, Learn about RIT SWE
WIN door prizes (bring yellow tickets!)
Breakfast, Program Survey, ~ receive a FUN parting gift!
Continental Breakfast, then attend Resource Fair as a group guided
by your WIM mentors. Use Tuesday Breakfast Ticket
Resource Fair ~ mentors will escort you!
RIT NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION BEGINS! Required attendance for all incoming freshmen
2016 WE’re in Motion (WIM) Schedule
Aug. 13-16, 2016
A pre-orientation experience for Kate Gleason College of Engineering
new women students
Fall Semester Activities for NEW women engineering students
Watch for registration announcement & details
TBD WE@RIT Kickoff Luncheon ~ Start the year off meeting KGCOE female students of 2015 and get a taste of
what’s to come
TBD Mentor Team “get togethers” ~ Mentors will reach out to you to schedule “coffee hour”
TBD WE@RIT Fall Field Trip ~ Explore the City of Rochester with WE@RIT