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Before you dive into your first term of classes, we have a jam-packed week of exciting activities to help you become acclimated to campus life. From speakers, to socials, to signing your name on the sidewalk, join your fellow new wolves to begin making your mark at WOU!
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Monday, September 23
 

10:30am PDT

Ed Session Block 1: Welcome to College: College Survival Tips for Making the Transition
Monday September 23, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
Werner University Center, Calapooia Room
Starting college can be stressful. Learn how to navigate homesickness, the changes of college life and be more prepared for the exciting challenges ahead.
  • This session is also available at another time(s) this week.
Speakers
SP
Monday September 23, 2024 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
Werner University Center, Calapooia Room
  Educational Session, Student Resources

3:00pm PDT

Ed Session Block 2: Career and Major Exploration
Monday September 23, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Werner University Center, Willamette Room
This is an interactive workshop designed to connect your interests and personality to majors and careers.
  • This session is also available at another time(s) this week.
Speakers
avatar for Adry Clark

Adry Clark

Director, Center for Professional Pathways
Monday September 23, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Werner University Center, Willamette Room
  Educational Session, Student Resources

3:00pm PDT

Ed Session Block 2: Green Flags and Fries
Monday September 23, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Werner University Center, Columbia Room
This will be an interactive session to help students understand green and red flags in relationships as they begin to date in college! We'll also discuss the importance of consent with sexual activity, and fries will be provided* *Limited number of fries will be available.
  • This session is also available at another time(s) this week.
Speakers
KK
KP

Kristen Perry

Director & Confidential Advocate, Abby's House
Monday September 23, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Werner University Center, Columbia Room
  Educational Session, Student Resources

3:00pm PDT

Ed Session Block 2: Learning to Lead - ROTC
Monday September 23, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Hamersly Library, Room 107
Learn about key leadership principles, the importance of teamwork, and what it can mean to lead with integrity and excellence in life.
  • This session is also available at another time(s) this week.
Speakers
JH
Monday September 23, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Hamersly Library, Room 107
  Educational Session, Student Resources

3:00pm PDT

Ed Session Block 2: The Tea About TikTok
Monday September 23, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Werner University Center, Santiam Room
Learn about the impacts of social media use on mental health and healthy ways to manage your screen time in college.
  • This session is also available at another time(s) this week.
Speakers
CO
Monday September 23, 2024 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Werner University Center, Santiam Room
  Educational Session, Student Resources
 
Tuesday, September 24
 

9:00am PDT

Ed Session Block 4: How to Overcome Test Anxiety
Tuesday September 24, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Werner University Center, Columbia Room
Learn tips and tricks to help become a more confident test taker.
  • This session is also available at another time(s) this week.
Tuesday September 24, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
Werner University Center, Columbia Room
  Educational Session, Student Resources

10:00am PDT

Ed Session Block 5: Abby's House AMA
Tuesday September 24, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Abby's House Office
Ask Me Anything! Abby's House staff will give a brief explanation of our services and what we can offer to students throughout the year to support you. There will be a time to ask anonymous questions to make sure your concerns and questions are answered to best serve you as new students.
Speakers
KP

Kristen Perry

Director & Confidential Advocate, Abby's House
Tuesday September 24, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Abby's House Office
  Educational Session, Student Resources

10:00am PDT

Ed Session Block 5: Welcome to College: College Survival Tips for Making the Transition
Tuesday September 24, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Werner University Center, Calapooia Room
Starting college can be stressful. Learn how to navigate homesickness, the changes of college life and be more prepared for the exciting challenges ahead.
Speakers
SP
Tuesday September 24, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Werner University Center, Calapooia Room
  Educational Session, Student Resources

1:00pm PDT

Ed Session Block 6: Quick Connections: Speed Friending Mixer.
Tuesday September 24, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
Werner University Center, Columbia Room
Come have fun, meet some new people and learn a few fun facts about Western Oregon!
  • This session is also available at another time(s) this week.
Speakers
TO
Tuesday September 24, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
Werner University Center, Columbia Room
  Educational Session, Student Resources

1:00pm PDT

Ed Session Block 6: Roommates & Relationships
Tuesday September 24, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
Werner University Center, Willamette Room
Learn how to navigate new roommates and other relationships in a healthy manner.
  • This session is also available at another time(s) this week.
Speakers
RG
Tuesday September 24, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm PDT
Werner University Center, Willamette Room
  Educational Session, Student Resources
 
Wednesday, September 25
 

10:00am PDT

Ed Session Block 7: Sexual Health Services at the Student Health and Counseling Center
Wednesday September 25, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Ackerman Hall, Room 139
This presentation will provide the audience with an overview of the sexual health services offered at the Student Health and Counseling Center including but not limited to birth control, STI screening/treatment, annual exams, etc. In addition, we will be reviewing how to schedule an appointment, any fees, etc.
Speakers
CS
CR
Wednesday September 25, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Ackerman Hall, Room 139
  Educational Session, Student Resources

11:00am PDT

Ed Session Block 8: Green Flags and Fries
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Werner University Center, Santiam Room
This will be an interactive session to help students understand green and red flags in relationships as they begin to date in college! We'll also discuss the importance of consent with sexual activity, and fries will be provided*
*Limited number of fries will be available.
Speakers
KK
KP

Kristen Perry

Director & Confidential Advocate, Abby's House
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Werner University Center, Santiam Room
  Educational Session, Student Resources

11:00am PDT

Ed Session Block 8: The Tea About TikTok
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Ackerman Hall, Room 141
Learn about the impacts of social media use on mental health and healthy ways to manage your screen time in college.
Speakers
CO
Wednesday September 25, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Ackerman Hall, Room 141
  Educational Session, Student Resources

3:00pm PDT

Ed Session Block 9: Career and Major Exploration
Wednesday September 25, 2024 3:00pm - Thursday September 25, 2025 3:50pm PDT
Ackerman Hall, Room 141
This is an interactive workshop designed to connect your interests and personality to majors and careers.
Speakers
avatar for Adry Clark

Adry Clark

Director, Center for Professional Pathways
Wednesday September 25, 2024 3:00pm - Thursday September 25, 2025 3:50pm PDT
Ackerman Hall, Room 141
  Educational Session, Student Resources

3:00pm PDT

Ed Session Block 9: Navigating Counseling: A Guide to Your First Appointment
Wednesday September 25, 2024 3:00pm - Thursday September 25, 2025 3:50pm PDT
Werner University Center, Calapooia Room
Join us for an informative panel discussion led by the counselors from the Student Health and Counseling Center. During this session, we will provide guidance to help you understand what to expect during your first counseling appointment. Our counselors will cover a range of topics, including the counseling process, confidentiality, types of services offered, and how to prepare for your appointment.
Speakers
SC
Wednesday September 25, 2024 3:00pm - Thursday September 25, 2025 3:50pm PDT
Werner University Center, Calapooia Room
  Educational Session, Student Resources

3:00pm PDT

Ed Session Block 9: Quick Connections: Speed Friending Mixer.
Wednesday September 25, 2024 3:00pm - Thursday September 25, 2025 3:50pm PDT
Werner University Center, Columbia Room
Come have fun, meet some new people and learn a few fun facts about Western Oregon!
Speakers
TO
Wednesday September 25, 2024 3:00pm - Thursday September 25, 2025 3:50pm PDT
Werner University Center, Columbia Room
  Educational Session, Student Resources

3:00pm PDT

Ed Session Block 9: WOLF Ride: WOU's Safe Ride Program
Wednesday September 25, 2024 3:00pm - Thursday September 25, 2025 3:50pm PDT
Ackerman Hall, Room 139
Learn more about WOU's on-campus safe ride program! Lovingly nicknamed "WOU-ber" by many students, WOLF Ride provides quick, free, and accessible rides for students throughout the Monmouth-Independence area.
Speakers
CM
Wednesday September 25, 2024 3:00pm - Thursday September 25, 2025 3:50pm PDT
Ackerman Hall, Room 139
  Educational Session, Student Resources
 
Thursday, September 26
 

10:00am PDT

Ed Session Block 10: How to Overcome Test Anxiety
Thursday September 26, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Werner University Center, Calapooia Room
Learn tips and tricks to help become a more confident test taker.
Thursday September 26, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Werner University Center, Calapooia Room
  Educational Session, Student Resources

11:00am PDT

Ed Session Block 11: Roommates & Relationships
Thursday September 26, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Werner University Center, Calapooia Room
Learn how to navigate new roommates and other relationships in a healthy manner.
Speakers
RG
Thursday September 26, 2024 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Werner University Center, Calapooia Room
  Educational Session, Student Resources
 
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Abby's House Office
Ackerman Hall, Room 139
Ackerman Hall, Room 141
Bellamy Hall, Room 329 (Forensic Anthropology lab)
Hamersly Library, Room 107
Hamersly Library, Room 108
Health & Wellness Center
Health & Wellness Center, Room 105
Health & Wellness Center, Room 203
Health & Wellness Center, Room 204
Health & Wellness Center, Room 205
Independence Cinema
Instructional Technology Center, Room 211
Intramural Turf Fields
Maple Hall
McArthur Field - Football Stadium
Meet at The Grove (will head over to the Turf Field)
Meet in front of Heritage Hall (will walk over to Terry House/Media Center)
Monmouth Main Street Park
Natural Sciences, Room 103
New P.E., Gym
Parking Lot H
Prisms Gallery, Monmouth
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Residential Service Center
Rice Auditorium
Rice Auditorium, Room 114
Richard Woodcock Education Center, Room 101
Richard Woodcock Education Center, Room 105
Smith Hall, Room 121
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The Grove
Umpqua Bank Parking Lot, Independence
Valsetz Dining Hall
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Welcome Center, Room 130
Welcome Center, Room 136
Werner University Center
Werner University Center, Calapooia Room
Werner University Center, Columbia Room
Werner University Center, Fire Pit (Across from Grove)
Werner University Center, Freedom Center
Werner University Center, Pacific Room
Werner University Center, Santiam Room
Werner University Center, West Entrance (Near Pacific Room)
Werner University Center, Willamette Room
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