Slice of College Life
UPDATED
Schedule of Events - April 19-20, 2015
*All activities are for students and parents/family except where specifically noted
Saturday, April 18
OPTIONAL EARLY ARRIVAL ACTIVITIES
8:00 p.m.
Urinetown: The Musical, presented by the OWU Department of Theatre and directed by Dr. Ed Kahn.
Chappelear Drama Center, Main Stage (bldg. #8) The Office of Admission is happy to provide free
tickets to this production. If interested, please complete the short form at this link:
http://goo.gl/forms/aYnzrvDeoc. Reserved tickets will be available for pick-up at Will Call at the
theatre.
Sunday, April 19
OPTIONAL EARLY ARRIVAL ACTIVITIES
1:00 p.m.
Ohio Machine vs. Denver Outlaws. Catch a professional lacrosse game as the Ohio Machine takes on
the Denver Outlaws in their home opener of the 2015 season. Selby Stadium (bldg. #47)
The Office of Admission is happy to provide free tickets to this game. If interested, please
complete the short form at this link: http://goo.gl/forms/aYnzrvDeoc. Reserved tickets will be
available for pick-up at Will Call at the game.
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Annual Juried Senior Art Show. Stop by to see an exhibition of mixed media by OWU senior art majors.
Richard M. Ross Art Museum (60 S. Sandusky Street)
3:30 p.m.
“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.
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“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.
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)
3:00 – 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 – 7:00 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 – 7:00 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.
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)
Mission IMPROVable. This fast-paced and exciting new form of comedy is a combination of
MTV‟s “Wild „N Out” and “Who‟s Line is it Anyway?” – but there is a bit of a twist. Just like in the old TV
series “Mission Impossible,” the Chicagoan actors in Mission IMPROVable pretend to be agents. You
won‟t want to miss this hilarious show! Stuyvesant Hall, Milligan Hub (bldg. #36)
HWCC, East Food Court (bldg. #1) – MALES
HWCC, West Food Court (bldg #1) - FEMALES
OVER FOR ADDITIONAL SCHEDULE INFORMATION
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 vouchers 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)
Monday, April 20
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.
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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.
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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.
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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________
Studio Arts Tour__________
Theatre Facility Tour_________
Music Facility Tour__________