NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION AND STUDENT SUPPORT

Encore

The Encore series is another great way to connect with students, faculty, and staff throughout the entire first-year. New Student Orientation and Student Support partners with other offices and organizations on campus to provide FREE out-of-classroom programs and development opportunities to meet the transitional needs of first year students, transfer, commuter, and sophomore students. Through a collaborative, campus-wide effort, students will develop skills and become acquainted with resources available to enhance their personal, professional and academic success at Southern Methodist University.

Fall 2009 Encore Schedule

**This schedule is tentative and may be subject to change.**

AUGUST: WELCOME TO SMU!

Thursday, August 20

· Orientation for Multicultural Students

· Mustang Move-In Day

· Mustang Cookout

Friday, August 21-23 Mustang Corral

Sunday, August 23

Program Council Event: Code Blue Comedy Concert at 8:00 PM in McFarlin Auditorium

Monday, August 24

Dinner with your Mustang Corral Round Up Groups

Class Photo at 6:00 PM in front of Dallas Hall (wear your favorite SMU attire)

Night at the Club at 7:00 PM in Moody Coliseum

Tuesday, August 25

· Common Reading Discussion

· Rotunda Passage and Convocation

· Mandatory floor meeting in residence halls

Wednesday, August 26

· First Day of Classes

· “Let’s Talk About It” Speaker at 7:00 PM in McFarlin Auditorium

Thursday, August 27

Transfer and Commuter Dinner and Reception at 6:00 PM in Hughes Trigg Student Center Ballroom

SEPTEMBER

Monday, September 7- Friday, September 11: Passport to Dallas, Texas Week

Tuesday, September 15

Safety on Campus Discussion and Self Defense Class at 7:00 PM in Dedman Center Lifetime Sports Wednesday, September 16

Safety on Campus Discussion and Self Defense Class at 7:00 PM in Dedman Center Lifetime Sports

Wednesday, September 23

Mustang Corral Reunion at 7:00 PM in Hughes Trigg Student Center Ballroom

OCTOBER

Postponed - NEW DATE: Thursday, October 15: Texas State Fair Extravaganza

Monday, October 26: Faculty Dinner at 6:00pm in the Hughes-Trigg Student Center Ballroom

NOVEMBER

Saturday, November 7: Homecoming: Let the Games Begin

Tuesday, November 10: TIPS Training at 6:00pm in the Hughes-Trigg Student Center, Portico E

Saturday, November 13-15: Family Weekend: Passport to SMU

DECEMBER

Thursday, December 10: Stay Well for Finals