1. First and foremost, welcome to the University of Rochester family! Just like your son
or daughter, you, too, have chosen a great school. The following pages contain the schedule of
presentations for both days of the Parent Orientation program.
While reviewing the schedule, you may notice that several sessions are offered at the same
time. Sessions occuring simultaneously will be listed in the same programming block. Many
sessions are offered twice daily, so please take a moment to plan your own schedule according to
your interests. If you are unable to attend a session due to room capacity, volunteers - all wearing
their famous yellow t-shirts - will be available to direct you to other presentations.
You might also notice that there are two lunch sessions. We ask that you please adhere
to the time assigned to you to help alleviate a rush for dining services. Refer to the campus map
opposite this page as well as the dining hours chart on the final page of this program to select a
dining location that best suits you.
At the conclusion of Orientation, you will be emailed a link to an evaluation survey; we’d
appreciate your feedback to help make this program better for years to come (Meliora!). Thank you
for supporting your student, we are happy to have you here with us!
Welcome to the University of Rochester,
From left to right:
Becca Bergman ‘15
Liz Klinger ‘15
Stephen Wegman ‘17
Eleanor Oi ‘13S
Matt Spielmann ‘09
Liz Beson ‘17
Anima Ghimire ‘15
The 2014 Orientation Staff
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2. Orientation Programs
(585) 275-4414
orientation@rochester.edu
rochester.edu/college/orientation
The Common Connection, Wilson Commons
(585) 275-45911
connect@sao.rochester.edu
sa.rochester.edu/sao
Security
(585) 275-3333 (non-emergencies)
13 (emergencies only)
Or pick up any blue light phone
Center for Advising Services
312 Lattimore Hall
(585) 275-2354
cascas@rochester.edu
rochester.edu/college/CCAS
Registrar’s Office
(585) 275-8131
registrar@mail.rochester.edu
rochester.edu/registrar
Residential Life
(585) 275-5685 Res Quad
(Hoeing, Gilbert, & Tiernan)
(585) 275-8764 Susan B. Anthony
(585) 275-3166 Residential Life main office
rochester.edu/reslife
The Office of Orientation and University volunteers will staff an Information Booth
outside Goergen Athletic Center on August 26 and 27. Volunteers will be available to
answer questions, give directions, and provide you with any information you may need!
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3. October 16-19, 2014
Meliora Weekend is an all-campus celebration now in its 14th year. This unique weekend combines parent & family
weekend, homecoming, and class reunions and features more than 200 events across campus! Visit rochester.edu/
melioraweekend to browse a full listing of events, register, check out hotel information, and review the FAQs section.
Registration for Meliora Weekend closes Monday, October 13 at noon EDT. Some events are highlighted below.
Parent’s Panel: Q&A by Parents, for Parents
Friday, October 17 from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hear from parents of current Rochester students
as they share what they’ve learned from their
experience. This event is an opportunity for parents to
network with other parents.
Dean’s Reception
Friday, October 17 from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join the College’s deans and other senior leaders
for an informal reception. This reception is a new
opportunity for families to engage with deans.
River Campus Welcome Dinner – Especially for families!
Friday, October 17 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Catch up with students, families, friends, and alumni at this casual buffet dinner under the tent. Enjoy a student
services fair for informal discussions with various departments, as well as family-friendly entertainment.
Keynote Address by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Saturday, October 18 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin will deliver this year’s Keynote Address live at
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre on Saturday, October 18.
MelioraFest
Saturday, October 18 from 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Excite your Rochester pride at MelioraFest! The tent
is open to all and a great place to meet with friends
and former classmates. Lunch is available under
the tent for advance purchase or it can be grabbed
from a food truck in Wilson Quad. A cash bar will be
available. Entertainment will be provided by campus
talents.
Celebration of Student Organizations
Saturday, October 18 from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Student organizations are a vibrant and integral
part of the University community. Our student
organizations will be taking the opportunity to
highlight their fantastic activities and achievements to
family and friends. Light refreshments and a cash bar
will be available.
Rochester Dinner Revue
Saturday, October 18 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Enjoy the University’s premiere dinner event!
Student performance groups provide an evening of
entertainment. This event sells out quickly. Make sure
to reserve your tickets early!
An Evening with Laverne Cox
Saturday, October 18 from 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Actress Laverne Cox will bring her empowering
message of moving beyond gender expectations
to live more authentically. She currently appears in
African-American transgender woman. Cox received
a 2014 Emmy nomination for this role and made
the award.
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4. Student Check-In
At check-in, you will receive your Orientation folder containing advising materials and registration
information. Commuters, International Students, and Early Move-In Students should pick up their materials
at the EXPO in the Field House of Goergen Athletic Center.
Parent Check-In - Technology and Campus EXPO
Stop by the Orientation Table at the EXPO to register or check in for Parent Orientation. This is where you
campus mailbox key. You can also get information about local area banks, cell phones, student email
Plant Sale
Plants help your student’s room feel more like
home. Come pick out the perfect potted friend to
brighten your room! Cash or check only.
Campus Walking Tours
campus and learn interesting facts about the
Goergen Athletic Center Tours
Come get a tour of the athletic facilities and see
Varsity Athlete Reception
By invitation only.
Library Tours
why it’s a great place for your student
to connect: with people, ideas, and
technology. Librarians will lead tours of
Rush Rhees and Carlson Libraries.
Alumni Parent & Legacy
Luncheon
By invitation only.
First Generation Student
Luncheon
By invitation only.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26TH
MONDAY, AUGUST 25TH
International Student Welcome Dinner
the Midnight Ramblers!
International Student Parents and Family Reception
her any questions or concerns you have about your student, and enjoy an evening of conversation and
refreshments with fellow parents and family members.
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5. Convocation and Signing of the Class Roll
Class of 2018 roll!
Barbeque Dinner with the President & Deans
Directly after Convocation, join the College Deans & Directors in Hirst Lounge for a free barbeque. Take this
time to meet other parents of incoming students and College Deans and Directors. Say goodbye to your
students for now, since they will be eating with their classmates tonight! Note: You do not have to be
registered for Parent Orientation in order to attend this event.
Dessert Reception with Study Abroad, Engineering, Admissions and
Orientation
Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and the Orientation Program.
Engineering Q&A Session
Meet representatives from the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences for an informal
curricular activities.
The Painful Pursuit of Health Reform
politics, as well as international public health. He is a Contributing
Editor of the American Journal of Public Health, and is also an
Editor of Rochester Studies in Medical History. Dr. Brown has also
co-authored and published several books, and recently published
an edited collection of essays with Anne-Emanuelle Birn, titled
popular professor with a great rapport with his students. One student
States.
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6. YELLOWJACKETS
IN TRAINING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27TH
Note: Registration for Teen and Sibling Orientation is now closed.
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Check-In at Rush Rhees Library
(Hawkins Carlson/Welles Brown Room)
We will be leaving promptly at 9:30 AM.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Make yoUR own Rocky - Arts & Crafts in Haven’s Lounge
or
Campus Tour (Ages 12+)
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM Snack Break in Havens Lounge
10:30 AM - 12:15 PM Movie in Gleason Theatre
or
Sports and Games in Goergen Athletic Center
and Outdoor fields
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch with Rocky the YellowJacket in Havens Lounge
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Learn to Juggle with Strong Jugglers in Goergen
Athletic Center Leibner-Cooper Room
or
Fun and Games with Orientation in Havens Lounge
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM A) Improv Workshop with IBTL (12+) in Gowen Room
B) Marshmallow Challenge with STEM in Havens Lounge
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM A) Egg drop with STEM (12+) in Havens Lounge/Outside
B) Improv Workshop with IBTL in Gowen Room
4:00 PM Pick-up at the Welles Brown Room in Rush
Rhees Library
Note: We will be making a video during the Teen and Sibling Orientation program for their “big brothers and sisters.”
Shhh... this is a surprise for your student, don’t tell them! If you have any questions about this program, please feel free
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7. Genesee River Walk
Breakfast with the Librarians &
Check-In
Start your day by joining the River Campus
librarians in Rush Rhees Library for a light breakfast
so much more than shelve books: they make
the books come to life! If you did not check-in
yesterday, you can check-in at the Chapel from
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM before the Introduction to
College.
Introduction to College
Richard Feldman, Dean of the College, will
give you an overview of Orientation, the Rochester
Plant Sale
Plants help your student’s room feel more like
home. Come pick out the perfect potted friend to
brighten your room! Cash or check only.
provide information about our services and answer questions you may have about your student’s career
and internship planning.
Library Tours
a great place for your student to connect: with
people, ideas, and technology. Librarians will lead
tours of Rush Rhees and Carlson Libraries.
Dump N’ Run Garage Sale
A campus garage sale! This program features a
collection of items for sale that students couldn’t
take home at the end of last year. Check it out
before heading to the stores!
PROGRAMMING BLOCKS
Wednesday, numbered 1-5. You will be able to attend only one event
in each block, so plan ahead and be sure to select the events that are
offered multiple times throughout the day.
between Park Lot and campus the entire day of the 27th. You will be able to board
the shuttle outside of Meliora Hall on Library Road and also by the Chapel.
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8. PROGRAMMING BLOCK 1
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Meet the Dean of Freshmen
Marcy Kraus, Dean of Freshmen, will welcome parents of freshmen and transfer students and provide an
academic resources available to students inside and outside the classroom, and have an opportunity to
ask questions about academic life on campus.
Residential Life & Dining
Cam Schauf, Director of Campus Dining Services and Auxillary Operations; Kevin Aubrey,
Marketing Manager of Dining Services; and Laurel Contomanolis, Director of Residential
Life and Housing Services, will discuss residence hall living, dining options, and meal plans.
Public Safety & Information Technology
Rochester. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.
PROGRAMMING BLOCK 2
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM
Meet the Dean of Freshmen
Marcy Kraus, Dean of Freshmen, will welcome parents of freshmen and transfer students and provide an
academic resources available to students inside and outside the classroom, and have an opportunity to
ask questions about academic life on campus.
Residential Life & Dining
Cam Schauf, Director of Campus Dining Services and Auxillary Operations; Kevin Aubrey, Marketing
Manager of Dining Services; and Laurel Contomanolis, Executive Director of Residential Life and Housing
Services, will discuss residence hall living, dining options, and meal plans.
Need help with directions?
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9. Public Safety & Information Technology
Learn about and discuss student safety at this informative presentation by
of River Campus and Eastman Security. Topics include the physical and
and answer session will follow the presentation.
The Classroom Experience
program, our award-winning mathematics program, and our programs in
biology and medicine. Meet Sean Hanna, Dean of Sophomores; Liz Tinelli,
Mathematics.
PROGRAMMING BLOCK 3
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM
Lunch On Your Own (Blue Group - Last Names A-L)
Parenting Your College Student
You’ve applied Band-Aids, made chicken soup, counseled them through tough times and helped them to
provides note-worthy alternatives while your son or daughter is away at school. Come to this session to
road. Also, learn about resources available to you as you transition into this new chapter of your family’s
life.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
experience can give them improved understanding of areas of interest, train them in
real-world problem-solving, and help to make career path decisions. In this session,
research will talk about their experiences.
The Classroom Experience
mathematics program, and our programs in biology and medicine. Meet Sean Hanna, Dean of
Mathematics.
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10. PROGRAMMING BLOCK 4
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Lunch On Your Own (Yellow Group - Last Names M-Z)
Parenting Your College Student
You’ve applied Band-Aids, made chicken soup, counseled them through tough times and helped them to
provides note-worthy alternatives while your son or daughter is away at school. Come to this session to
road. Also, learn about resources available to you as you transition into this new
chapter of your family’s life.
Financial Aid & Employment
how we communicate with students regarding requirements, how students look
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
experience can give them improved understanding of areas of interest, train them
in real-world problem-solving, and help to make career path decisions. In this
involved in research will talk about their experiences.
Student Life & Greek Life Info Session
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Student learning occurs both inside and outside of the classroom. This program will
and interests through exposure to and participation in student organizations and
programs aligned with the educational mission of the College. Representatives from
your questions about how students can enhance their educational experience through
involvement in student programs, clubs, organizations, and fraternities and sororities.
Have you signed up for Parents Buzz yet?
Parents Buzz
Relations, and the Parents Program that is emailed to parents of undergraduates in the College and
www.rochester.edu/parentsbuzz
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11. PROGRAMMING BLOCK 5
2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
Financial Aid & Employment
we communicate with students regarding requirements, how students look for jobs
Alcohol and Our Campus: What Every Parent Needs to Know
the Dean of Students will share statistics about student alcohol use on our campus
and discuss the many programs and services we have in place to address unsafe
our safe and healthy campus community, and provide you with information about
Moving from Advocacy to Support
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This session will be helpful for parents of students with disabilities who may wish
to support their student while encouraging them to become a self-advocate and to take advantage of
available resources.
College Deans and Directors’ Reception
and wish you well on your way. Light refreshments will be served.
Dinner with Your Student On or Off Campus
city’s dining options. If you do not have dinner with your student tonight, they will eat with their hall.
Please note: Your student must be back on campus by 7:45 PM for a mandatory program.
Thank you for attending Parent Orientation!
your feedback - let us know what you thought of the Parent Orientation program! An
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12. THANK YOU!
Active Minds
After Hours
Alicia Lewis
Alpha Phi
ASL Club
Athletics & Recreation
Barnes & Noble
Bruegger's
Cam Schauf
Campus Activities Board
Campus Times
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Cheesecake Factory
Chili’s
Chipotle
Colleges Against Cancer
Collegiate Readership Program
Committee for Political Engagement
David T. Kearns Center
Dawn Bruner
Dean of Freshmen, Marcy Kraus
Dean of Sophomores, Sean Hanna
Dean Richard Feldman
Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse
Dr. Theodore Brown
Event Support
Facilities
Filipino - American Students’ Association
GlobeMed
Grassroots
Gwen M. Greene Career & Internship Center
Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Hillel
In Between the Lines
Indulgence Dance Team
Information Technology Services
Interfaith Chapel
Jennelle Hart
Kyle Orton
Louvre Performance Ensemble
Ma’Frisah
Mariachi Meliora
Marketplace Mall
Meridian Society
MERT
Midnight Ramblers
Mt. Hope Diner
Newman Catholic Community
No Jackets Required
Parent and Family Relations
Phi Kappa Tau
Pride Network
Public Safety
Radiance Dance Theatre
Red Cross
Religious and Spiritual Life
Residential Life
Rice Crew
Rochester Center for Community Leadership
Rochester Quiz Bowl
Rochester Raas
SALSEROS
Sigma Delta Tau
Sigma Phi Epsilon
STEM
Sticky Lips BBQ
Strong Jugglers
Students’ Association for Interfaith Cooperation
Study Abroad
Tai Chi
Team Green
TGIF
The Opposite of People
Tim Klinger
Xclusive Step Team
Yellow Jackets
Yotality
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