Welcome
to Trent and Introductory Seminar Week!
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here for photos of Clubs and Groups Day, Wednesday, September 3
Welcome
to Trent! We’re
thrilled to have you here; it’s going
to be a busy week, what with all those barbecues, bonfires and bonzai
games, concerts, contests and carnivals planned…
Introductory
Seminar Week, well known as ISW, is an opportunity for you to learn
about the campus, the city and most importantly, your college
community. The week is jam-packed with a wide array of activities that
will inspire lifelong friendships and fun. All first-year students
are encouraged to take part.
On the academic
front, you will have an opportunity to attend a variety of introductory
seminars, presented
by professors within each academic
department and program. This will provide you with a preview of first-year
courses and allow you to finalize your course selection.
 "We have a
wonderful staff who will help the new students make the transition
to university life," says Piet Funnekotter, ISW co-ordinator. "Get
involved in as much as you can, meet as many people as you can
and of course, check out the academic seminars!"
The following
is an overview of the major events planned for ISW - there are many
more. For further information, see your Introductory
Seminar
Week 2003 Get Ready… handbook, or contact your college’s
ISW leaders.
Tuesday,
September 2 - Thursday, September 4
Attend
introductory seminars of the first year courses that are being offered
in the upcoming
academic
year. These introductory seminars
are
presented by the professors of each of Trent’s academic programs
and departments, and allow you to preview a variety of courses. After
attending these seminars
and meeting with your Academic Advisor, you will have the
opportunity to adjust and/or confirm the course selections that you had
initially made
during your summer registration appointment.
Prior to
Friday, September 5
Finalize your course
selections in consultation with your Academic Advisor.
Wednesday, September
3 - Clubs and Groups Day
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Bata Library podium
Follow
your forte to a Trent club or group! If you don’t sing anywhere
but in the shower, you’re not interested
in debate and you don’t
believe there’s anything "great" about
the outdoors, you can still get involved this fall.
With more than 50 clubs and groups in
existence, there’s sure to be something for
everyone.
To
find out for yourself, come to ISW’s
Clubs and Groups Day outside the Bata Library.
There, Trent clubs and groups will showcase themselves,
looking to take-on first-year students.
Clubs
and Groups Day is a great way to find out what’s out
there and to get involved from the get-go. There’s something
for everyone. However, if your club-of-choice doesn’t
happen to exist, you can start it up. Information
on how to start a new club or group will also
be available.
Wednesday, September
3 - University-Wide BBQ
5 p.m. - BBQ, 7 p.m. - music - Bata Library
podium (Rain plan in effect: BBQ at Lady Eaton College, Music in Champlain
College Great Hall)
Come on out for good food…good times…good music! Tickets can
be purchased at your college dining hall starting
Labour Day Monday or you can purchase your ticket at the event. College dining
halls will not
be open during the BBQ.
Thursday, September
4 - The Great Race
5 p.m. - the athletic field outside the Athletic Complex
Participate in a time-honoured tradition at Trent as colleges compete
for The Grail. The Great Race is a relay of games and events
that require little athletic ability but need enthusiasm and college
participation! Everyone is welcome
to sign up for events with your ISW leaders.
Sponsored by the
Trent Central Student
Association.
Friday, September
5 - The Trent Carnival
3 - 5 p.m. - Traill College
Come downtown to the Trent Carnival that is hosted by Traill College.
It is a great tradition where all colleges can participate
in games together. There is
also a dunk tank and other activities. Some
activities may cost $0.50 - $2.00. Any funds raised at the carnival
will be
donated to a
local charity.
Saturday, September
6 - Shinerama
As the largest fundraiser for students in post-secondary education,
Shinerama is a great way to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis
research. This year Shinerama will be held on September 6, ending yet
another great ISW. This amazing event begins with breakfast and a pep rally,
followed by a
fun-filled
day
of
shining,
washing and cheering! The Shinerama bash
held on the
Saturday night celebrates the hard work of all those involved in
Shinerama
and
intro week.
In addition
to this sensational day, other Shinerama
events will take place over
the week, such as the cheering competition.
Upper Year Registration
The check-in for
upper year students for Otonabee College is on Sunday, September 7,
2003 in the college office.
Catharine Parr Traill, Champlain
and Lady Eaton students can check in during the week
of September 8 through 12 in their college offices. Peter Robinson
upper year students can check in at Gzowski College during that same
week.
Posted:
September 2, 2003 |
