New undergraduate student orientation events
August 04, 2008
Fulton College Public Relations & Strategic Media

groupTo support the Fall 2008 incoming freshman and transfer class, the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education Office of Student Services offers many opportunities for students to become acquainted with faculty, staff, and current students, as well as learn about services in the college. Below is a list of activities planned to welcome students to our dynamic academic and social community (see online campus map for event locations). Contact the Office of Student Services at 480-965-5555 for questions or information about these events.

Extended Advising Hours
Monday, August 18 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Tuesday, August 19 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Wednesday, August 20 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Saturday, August 23 from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monday, August 25 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Tuesday, August 26 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Wednesday, August 27 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Thursday, August 28 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Office of Student Services
Lower level Payne Hall, Room L1-13

Advisors will be on hand for walk-in appointments after normal office hours.

Initial Teacher Certification (ITC) Orientation
Friday, August 15, 2008
9:00am–11:00am; and 1:00pm–3:00pm
Education Lecture Hall (EDC)

Deans, faculty, and advisors provide an in-depth ITC program orientation for new transfers and continuing students. Academic expectations and success resources will be discussed to help students thrive within the upper division program. An introduction to professional field experience and a discussion on academic integrity and professional conduct will be provided.

Residential College's Wacky & Wet Water Festival
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
6:30–9:00pm
Hassayampa Academic Village Courtyard

In partnership with the W. P. Carey School of Business, University College, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the Live Well community, the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education is holding a Wacky and Wet Water Festival in the Hassayampa Courtyard. After a long, hot day of moving, we invite students to kick back, cool off, and meet peers from programs across campus. Treats include grilled hot dogs and veggie burgers, a snow cone station, popcorn, cotton candy, and fun activities, including water slides/games. Incoming freshmen can meet our deans, current students, and Office of Student Services staff in a fun and relaxing welcome.

Mary Lou Fulton College of Education Welcome
Friday, August 22 ,2008
9:30am–1:00pm
Education Lecture Hall/Farmer Education Building/Payne Education Building

The Welcome provides students and parents an introduction to the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education. They have the opportunity to meet and talk with faculty, staff and current education students, as well as representatives from our student organizations. Students engage in activities to meet one another, get a brief idea of each area of curriculum from faculty, hear about current Fulton College students' experiences, and meet with advisors who will provide successful tips for starting out on the right foot and making the most of their college experience. Lunch is provided to all participants.

Transfer Student Welcome
Friday, August 22, 2008
11:30am–1:00pm
Memorial Union

An advisor will staff a table to greet new students at the Transfer Welcome Event in Memorial Union. We will welcome transfer students into the Fulton College and provide information about courses, student organizations, scholarships, and services provided by the Office of Student Services.

Key Camp
Saturday, August 23 through Sunday, August 24, 2008
Sky-Y (Prescott, Arizona)

Key Camp is a unique overnight retreat exclusively for Mary Lou Fulton College of Education freshmen. At Key Camp, students have the opportunity to get to know their peers within the college, as well as many of the staff members (peer mentors, academic advisors) who will support them throughout their time at ASU. Students will also engage in fun, hands-on team-building exercises and activities.

Passport to ASU
Saturday, August 23, 2008
6:00–9:00pm
Memorial Union

Passport to ASU is an information fair that provides an opportunity for incoming freshmen to learn about student organizations across campus. Mary Lou Fulton College of Education staff will be present as well as Fulton College student organization representatives from Camp Sparky, Student Council, and Senpai Kohai.

Senpai Kohai Kickoff
Friday, August 29, 2008
2:00–4:00 pm
Payne Education Building

The Senpai Kohai Peer Mentor Kickoff is a social event designed to encourage sophomores and upper-class students to meet and mingle with incoming freshmen. The event includes a variety of ice-breakers, a brief presentation regarding Senpai Kohai, and refreshments.

Barrett Honors Welcome
Friday, August 29, 2008
5:00–6:00 pm
Payne Education Building

This Mary Lou Fulton College of Education event is a special welcome for incoming Barrett students that provides an opportunity to meet and mingle with Fulton College faculty, staff, and senior Barrett students. With a special emphasis on Math/Science programs, sample thesis projects will be available for incoming students to view and senior students will discuss their own projects. The event will encourage freshmen to consider their own ideas and discuss interests as well as Honors contracts with the faculty members present. Door prizes and refreshments will be a part of the program.

Investiture
Friday September 5, 2008
5:00–6:00pm
Payne Multicultural Lounge

The Multilingual Multicultural ITC program will hold an investiture ceremony for new students. This is a formal welcome into the ITC program by faculty and staff to help students understand the academic components of the program and set the tone for academic success. A similar program will be held for the Elementary Education partnership program and the Dual Certification in EED and Special Education on September 29, 2008.


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