Slice of College Life
Schedule of Events
April 12-13, 2015
UPDATED
*All activities are for students and parents/family except where specifically noted
Sunday, April 12
OPTIONAL EARLY ARRIVAL ACTIVITIES
12noon – 4:00 p.m.
Explore Delaware. Delaware is such a vital part of a student’s OWU experience. Explore
Delaware a bit on your own before officially checking in for Slice. Grab lunch at Son of Thurman
or Bun’s. Grab a cup of coffee at Choffey’s Coffee and Confection or Something Sweet Coffee
and Bakery. Or catch a matinee movie at the historic Strand Theatre!
1:00 p.m.
OWU Men’s Lacrosse Game vs. Denison University. Selby Stadium (bldg. #47)
Admission is FREE
3:30 p.m.
“Early Bird” Walking Campus Tour. If you are unable to stay for Monday’s activities or want to
free up your Monday schedule a bit, feel free to arrive early to take a walking tour of campus before
the Slice festivities officially begin. Be sure to be here at least 10 minutes before the tour start time.
Walking tour lasts approximately 60 minutes. Depart from Hamilton-Williams Campus Center
(HWCC), JayWalk (bldg. # 1) Sign-up at the Tour Table.
“Early Bird” Bus Tour of Delaware. Catch a ride on the Bishop Bus and see some of the
features of campus not shown on the walking tour. Get the inside story on the history of Delaware
and see some of the community resources our students utilize and enjoy most. Limited to 14
passengers. Depart from HWCC, Back entrance (bldg. # 1) Sign-up at the Tour Table.
SLICE OF COLLEGE LIFE ACTIVITIES
3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
OWU Bookstore Open. Discount coupon included in folder. HWCC, lower level (bldg. # 1)
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Check-In. HWCC, Atrium (bldg. # 1)
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Financing OWU. Stop by the Faculty Staff Dining Room to meet individually with a member of
our Financial Aid counseling staff to get your questions answered about scholarships, the FAFSA,
various aid programs, financing options and more. Or simply stop by to schedule an appointment
for Monday. HWCC, Faculty Staff Dining Room (bldg. #1)
4:15 p.m.
Bus Tour of Delaware. Catch a ride on the Bishop Bus and see some of the features of campus
not shown on the walking tour. Get the inside story on the history of Delaware and see some of
the community resources our students utilize and enjoy most. Limited to 14 passengers.
Depart from HWCC, Back entrance (bldg. # 1) Sign-up at the Tour Table.
5:00 p.m.
Welcome Session, featuring OWU President, Dr. Rock Jones. HWCC, Benes Rooms (bldg. #1)
5:30 – 6:45 p.m.
(students)
Who knows OWU? Join us for some FUN! Meet and interact with
potential classmates (or who knows, maybe even your future roommate) and current OWU
students during this interactive and fun activity. And maybe you’ll learn something new about
OWU and/or Delaware! HWCC, JayWalk (bldg. #1) Rain location: HWCC, Atrium (bldg. #1)
5:30 – 6:45 p.m.
(parents/family)
Cocktail Reception at the President’s Home. Heavy hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and other
beverages will be served. Pritchard House, 135 Oak Hill Avenue (bldg. #37)
***Shuttle available from HWCC***
7:00 p.m.
Meet your host.
HWCC, East Food Court (bldg #1) - MALES
HWCC, West Food Court (bldg #1) - FEMALES
7:15 p.m.
(students)
Dinner on the Jay. Grab a bite to eat and get to know your host (and other students) during
this causal cookout. HWCC, JayWalk Plaza (bldg. #1). Rain location: HWCC, Benes Rooms
8:30 p.m.
(students)
Theatre of Thoughts. Be prepared to be blown away by award-winning mentalist, Chris Carter.
You won’t want to miss this amazing show! Stuyvesant Hall, Milligan Hub (bldg. #36)
9:30 p.m.
(students)
Stuyin up Late. Stay after the show to enjoy food, fun and games! Grab a snack the way our
students love to – from one of a variety of food trucks (complimentary food voucher provided).
Join some students in a cookie bake-off or kick your feet up on one of the Stuy fire pits. Test your
steadiness in a game of giant Jenga or see if you can beat the buzzer in a friendly CatchPhrase duel.
No matter what you choose to do while “Stuyin up Late”, you’re bound to have fun!
Stuyvesant Hall, Milligan Hub, McCluggage Lounge, Courtyard and Patio (bldg. #36)
OVER FOR ADDITIONAL SCHEDULE INFORMATION
Monday, April 13
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Information Table Open. HWCC, Atrium (bldg. # 1)
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
OWU Bookstore Open. Discount coupon included in folder. HWCC, Lower Level (bldg. #1)
9:00 a.m. – 12 noon
Open Houses. The following offices will be open and available to field your questions/concerns.
Career Services, HWCC, Room 324 (bldg. #1)
Community Service Learning, HWCC, Room 403 (bldg. #1)
Financial Aid, Slocum Hall, Room 250 (bldg. #16)
Disability Services, Corns, Room 324 (bldg. #5)
Off-Campus Programs. HWCC, Room 213 (bldg. #1)
9:00 a.m.
Public Safety, Smith Hall, Room 120 (bldg. #33)
Religious Life, HWCC, Room 308 (bldg. #1)
Residential Life, HWCC, Room 225 (bldg. #1
Sagan Academic Resource Center, Corns, Room 324 (bldg. #5)
Concurrent Sessions. (Choose one of these to attend, some sessions are repeated)
Class Visitations. STUDENTS ONLY. Pick your own class from a list of open classes.
Campus Tours. Depart from HWCC, JayWalk (bldg. #1) Sign-up at the Tour Table.
Bus Tour of Delaware. Catch a ride on the Bishop Bus and see some of the features of
campus not shown on the walking tour. Seats are limited to 14 passengers.
Sign-up at the Tour Table.
Transitions: Your Journey from high school to OWU. Learn about StART OWU
Fresh-X, Orientation and other programs that assist with your transition from high school
to OWU. Beeghly Library, Bayley Room (bldg. #6, 2nd floor)
10:00 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions. (Choose one of these to attend, some sessions are repeated)
Class Visitations. STUDENTS ONLY. Pick your own class from a list of open classes.
Campus Tours. Depart from HWCC, JayWalk (bldg. #1) Sign-up at the Tour Table.
Bus Tour of Delaware. Catch a ride on the Bishop Bus and see some of the features of
campus not shown on the walking tour. Seats are limited to 14 passengers.
Sign-up at the Tour Table.
Rock Talks. Come listen to Ohio Wesleyan’s current students share their connection of
theory to practice to their educational experiences in our very own version of “TED Talks.” Students will be presenting on their personal research opportunities, grant
proposals, off-campus travel, mission trips, and freshman involvement. This is your chance
to learn, not only about life on campus and in the classroom, but hands-on and minds-on
learning that students experience here at OWU and around the world.
Chappelear Drama Center, Main Stage (bldg. #8)
Home away from Home: A look inside Residential Life. Get the inside scoop on
residence life options and amenities. Understand the process of housing selection.
Explore the benefits of YearOne… Welch Living and Learning Center… substance-free
housing…and more. Beeghly Library, Bayley Room (bldg. #6, 2nd floor)
11:00 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions. (Choose one of these to attend, some sessions are repeated)
Class Visitations. STUDENTS ONLY. Pick your own class from a list of open classes.
Campus Tours. Depart from HWCC, JayWalk (bldg. #1) Sign-up at the Tour Table.
Honors at OWU. If you have been invited to join OWU’s Honors Program, plan to
attend this session to learn more about the opportunities available – both academic AND
social- within the program. HWCC, Peale Chapel, Room 307 (bldg. #1)
Life After OWU. What will you do after you graduate from college? Graduate school?
Career? Who will help you decide? How will you gain experience? Come hear how
OWU’s Career Services office can help with yOWUr career journey.
Beeghly Library, Bayley Room (bldg. #6, 2nd floor)
12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.
Luncheon. Join us for lunch and the opportunity to interact with academic department
representatives, athletic coaches and other OWU administrators about areas that interest you most.
HWCC, Benes Rooms (bldg. #1)
1:10 p.m.
Optional Specialty Tours. Depart from HWCC, Atrium (bldg. #1) Sign-up at the Tour Table.
Residence Hall Tour
Theatre Facility Tour
Studio Arts Tour
Music Facility Tour