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Tiger Impact 2007:
Orientation and MORE for New Students
 
What is Tiger Impact?
In its second year, TIGER IMPACT will once again be offered not only for new students, but for ALL Fort Hays State University students. As part of FHSU's First Year Experience initiative, the goals of Tiger Impact are to:

Create opportunities for social engagement.
Social networking
Extracurricular involvement

Present information and education regarding social issues.
Alcohol
Drugs
Sex / abstinence
Health
Mental health

Provide information regarding academic expectations for college success.
Time management
Work / class balance
Academic honesty

Offer information regarding campus resources.
Policies & procedures
Office locations
Services available

 
REQUIRED EVENTS:

Thursday, August 16
PLAYFAIR
6:00 p.m.
Quad (Ballroom if raining)
PLAYFAIR is the most popular campus attraction in history for New Student Orientation Programs. PLAYFAIR is totally unlike anything else you have ever experienced. It's entertainment! It's fun! It's the perfect way to make new campus friendships! PLAYFAIR is a REQUIRED Orientation event for all incoming students. Sponsored by University Activities Board

Friday, August 17
Orientation
8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sheridan Hall
Orientation is designed to help you adjust to your new environment and cope with the changes you will experience your first semester at Fort Hays State University. Speaker Bill Cordes previews the university experience, helps you understand university policies and procedures, and provides opportunities that familiarizes you with the university resources and services. Orientation is REQUIRED for all incoming students. Sponsored by Student Affairs & Chartwells

Afternoon Departmental Socials Various locations across campus
12:30-2 p.m.
If you have already declared your major, visit your department to meet faculty, staff, and key administrators. For undeclared majors, take the opportunity to visit the Academic Advising & Career Exploration Center. Transfer students should visit the Memorial Union to meet other transfers.

Sunday, August 19
Sunday Worship on your own

Ultimate Road Trip/Evening Snack Break
6:30 p.m.
Beach/Schmidt
Start planning your "Ultimate Road Trip" to college success! Join other first-year students to gain information that will help you survive the first college year and use your college experiences to drive yourself toward future career success! Sponsored by Monster.com, this presentation is full of great information & loads of give-aways!

Floor meetings Residence Halls
10 p.m.
If you live in the halls, this one is for you! Gather with your entire living group for the first MANDATORY all-floor meeting. Introductions, policies, and expectations will be discussed. Opportunities for involvement in Hall Council and Residence Hall Association will also be reviewed.
 
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