A Conference for New Students
Friday, August 23, 2013 |
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| 8:45am | Proficiency Exams Kantzer Lecture Hall (KSK 141) | |
| The MDiv and some MA programs require incoming students to take placement exams before registering for some advanced classes. You must register at least two weeks prior to the exam; register for them online. | ||
Saturday, August 24, 2013 |
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| ALL DAY | Residence Life / Housing Move-In Day Quad 3 Lounge |
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| All Quad, Owens, and Living-Learning Floors residents can move in to their rooms on this day. Residence Life team will be on hand to assist with move in and to answer any questions you may have. Make your way to the Quad 3 Lounge to check in to your room when you arrive. | ||
| 1:00pm-4:00pm | Bannockburn Battle of the BBQ’s | |
| Open to all students and families at Trinity: After you are done moving in join us at the Bannockburn Green Retail Center (Dominick’s Center at the corner of Half Day & Waukegan) to sample the work of local grill masters. | ||
| 4:30pm | Residence Halls Mandatory Meeting | |
| All residents living in Quads and Owens are required to meet at 4:30 p.m. for our first “All Hall” to review rules, complete paperwork, meet the Resident Assistants, and get to know each other. This meeting is mandatory but should also be fun! | ||
Sunday, August 25, 2013 |
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| ALL DAY | No scheduled activities – rest and visit a local church! | |
| 11:30am | Please visit local churches in the morning and then be one of the first 30 people to sign up for a FREE White Sox game vs. Mariners. Plus free transportation is included! Meet at 11:30AM in the Waybright Center. This is a great opportunity to get to know other new students and officially be inaugurated as a Chicagoland-er! Email gradstudentaffairs@tiu.edu to reserve your spot! | |
Monday, August 26, 2013 |
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| 9:00am | Conference Check-in | |
| 9:30am | Plenary I: Opening Session | |
| Our administrators will be welcoming and addressing new students. This is a time with the purpose of orienting our hearts and minds as you begin your journey at Trinity. Trinity’s core value of Christ Centeredness will be highlighted at this time. | ||
| 10:15am | Plenary II: Graduate Academia | |
| Dr. Tite Tiénou, Dean of TEDS, Dr. James Moore, Associate Dean of TEDS, and Dr. Don Hedges will address the ethos and the fabric of academic life and pursuit at Trinity. Details from the academic catalogue and Trinity’s core value of Comprehensive Education will be highlighted during this time. | ||
| 11:00am | Plenary III: Student Life & Community Expectations | |
| Nervous about starting your Trinity journey? Want to find out some tips for success? Want to make sure that you get the most out of your seminary experience? We will discuss what it means to be a part of a Christian learning community and how to make the most of your student life experience. | ||
| 11:45am | Lunch with faculty | |
| 1:00pm | Program Training | |
| 2:00pm | Worship & Commissioning Service | |
| 2:45pm | Breakout I | |
| 3:30pm | Breakout II & All Access Check-in (students with last name starting A-H) | |
| 4:00pm | All Access Check-In (last names I-P) | |
| 4:30pm | Breakout III & All Access Check-in (last names Q-Z) | |
| 7:00pm | Trinity Wives Fellowship Dessert Night | |
Tuesday, August 27, 2013 |
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| 8:00am | Service Project Sponsored by Community Partnerships Cabinet (Lantern Lounge) Come out and serve in one of three local ministries while meeting new students! |
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| 9:00am-4:30pm | Rodine 124 International Student and Scholar Training | |
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 |
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| First day of classes – Although it’s a Wednesday, Monday classes meet today. | ||
| 12:00pm | Field Ed orientation | |
Thursday, August 29, 2013 |
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| 11:00am-12:00pm | First chapel service | |
| 12:00-1:00pm | Back To School BBQ | |
| 1:00pm-3:00pm | Field Ed Orientation – Task Stream Training – PEPQ Assessment | |
Friday, August 30, 2013 |
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| 9:00am- 12:00pm | Trip To The Social Security Office | |
| International students are invited to participate in a trip to the Social Security Office to apply for a social security number. Please meet at the International Student & Scholar Office, located in Waybright LL11, at 9:00 AM. Transportation will be provided. Please bring your passport, visa, and I-20 or DS-2019. Please note, preliminary information about acquiring a social security number will be covered on Tuesday during the international student and scholar training. |
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