Welcome Week
August 15 - 22, 2021
Enjoy your first full week on campus as a Captain! Reach out to your Crew Leader or your RA with questions regarding the schedule or campus life. There are many chances for you to enjoy fun and relaxing events, but take breaks when you need it and get excited for the next few weeks ahead!
If you are a Fall Varsity Athlete or a member of the Marching Captains, please refer to the schedule provided by your coach/band director.
Visit the coronavirus link below for campus COVID-19 information.
Students will need to have their CNU ID at all times to access their residential buildings, rooms, and meals.
Welcome Week Schedule
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Launch Program Mandatory for those in the program; you should have received an email from the Center for Academic Success with additional information. |
Gaines Theatre |
| 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Brunch | The Commons & Regattas |
| 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | First Generation Reception Calling all first generation college students! Join current students, faculty, staff, and alumni that share being the first in their families to attend a four-year college or university. We celebrate this milestone with you and for your family. |
Alumni House Veranda |
| 3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Welcome* Time to kick off Welcome Week and get a preview of what's to come!
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Various Locations |
| 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Building-Wide Meeting*
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Various Locations |
| 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Commuter Connections* Learn about resources available to you as a commuter student, get your student ID, and receive your Welcome Week meal plan and schedule. |
McMurran 101 |
| 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Hall Meetings* | Residence Hall |
| 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Dinner | The Commons & Regattas |
| 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Evening Activities | Listed Below |
* means required event
| Event | Location |
|---|---|
| Tie Dye You can provide your own item to tie dye or make one of our free bandanas! |
Gosnold Lawn |
| Kona Ice & Lawn Games Free Kona ice and games on the Great Lawn? Yes, please! |
Great Lawn |
| Craft Station with Friends Do you want to make a bracelet with a friend or string art for your room? Come over! |
Freeman 101 & Freeman 102 |
| Karaoke Night We bring the microphone, you bring the talent! |
DSU Ballroom |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m.-8:45 a.m. | Breakfast | The Commons & Regattas |
| 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | Center for Academic Success* Hear about the many resources available to you through the Center for Academic Success, such as the Alice K. Randall Writing Center, one-on-one academic coaching, workshops on study strategies, tutoring services, and so much more. |
Freeman Center Fieldhouse |
| 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | CCP's Design Your Future* Hear from our Center for Career Planning about the resources available to you for selecting a major and taking action now in designing your career path and experiences at CNU to help you be successful both during and beyond your time at CNU. You get jobs by talking to people! |
Freeman Center Fieldhouse |
| 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Making the Most of Your CNU Experience* Join the Center for Career Planning and CNU Alumni for a panel discussion on how you can use your liberal arts background when looking for employment after graduation and general advice. |
Freeman Center Fieldhouse |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Lunch | The Commons & Regattas |
| 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Academic Dean's Address* The Deans of each academic college/school will welcome you to CNU. Select the school or college based on your academic area of interest. The Registrar’s office will also talk through the registration process and add/drop period.
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Various Locations |
| 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Academic Department Open Houses Please see the table below for information on the open house locations. |
Various Locations |
| 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Core Advisor Group Meetings* Meet with your Core Advisor, learn about our advising process, and schedule an individual meeting time for later this week. Your Core Advisor has emailed your meeting time and location to your CNU email. |
Various Locations |
| 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Dinner | The Commons & Regattas |
| 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Live With Impact Presents . . . It is our Place* Delve into the college experience with this engaging and memorable performance. |
Freeman Center Fieldhouse |
* means required event
| Department | Location |
|---|---|
| College of Arts and Humanities | English - McMurran 210 Fine Art and History - Torggler Fine Arts Center 311 History - McMurran 305 Philosophy and Religion - McMurran 262 Music - Ferguson R118 Theater and Dance - Ferguson T107 |
| College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences | Mathematics - Luter 372 Physics, Computer Science and Engineering - Luter outdoor classroom Pre-Health - Forbes 1022 Psychology - Forbes 2070E |
| College of Social Sciences | Economics - Luter 243 Leadership and American Studies - Luter 142 Military Science - Luter 264 Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology - Luter 170 Political Science - McMurran 360 |
| Luter School of Business | Luter School of Business - Luter 121 |
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | Education/Teacher Preparation - McMurran 260 |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. | Breakfast | The Commons & Regattas |
| 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. | Crew Time* - Group A Join your Crew Leader for a syllabus scavenger hunt and a discussion about difficult situations you may encounter during your time at CNU while learning how to navigate those rough waters. |
Crew Time Locations |
| 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. | Yoga - Group B Start your day off energized and refreshed with yoga on the Great Lawn! |
Great Lawn |
| 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Crew Time* - Group B Join your Crew Leader for a syllabus scavenger hunt and a discussion about difficult situations you may encounter during your time at CNU while learning how to navigate those rough waters. |
Gaines Theatre |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Lunch | The Commons & Regattas |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. | Wellness Fair Visit an array of organizations and departments to gain valuable information about keeping yourself healthy - mind and body - throughout the school year. |
Trible Plaza |
| 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. | CHECS & CNU Police Department* Join the Center of Honor Enrichment and Community Standards and CNU PD for a discussion on community. |
Freeman Center Fieldhouse |
| 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Emergency Management* Talk about some aspects of Emergency Management at CNU such as Alertus, fire drills, CNU Alert, and University/Residence Life policies. |
Freeman Center Fieldhouse |
| 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Center for Academic Success Open Hours Drop in so the Center for Academic Success can assist you with registering for workshops, completing the tutor orientation module, or applying for an academic coach. |
Luter 105 & Luter 109 |
| 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Center for Career Planning Open Hours Want help on your resume and Handshake profile as you apply for on-campus jobs and other opportunities? Join the CCP to get your questions answered and the advice you need! |
Luter 123 |
| 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Mental Health & Campus Wellness Session Join the Office of Counseling Services, University Health and Wellness Services, and CNU Fitness to talk about mindfulness, practicing healthy habits, and other ways you can stay healthy on campus. |
Gaines Theatre |
| 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. | PLP Foundations Meeting Mandatory for all PLP students. |
Diamonstein Concert Hall |
| 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Dinner | The Commons & Regattas |
| 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Harlan Cohen* Author of over seven books including “The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into In College”, Harlan will challenge us to be comfortable even in the uncomfortable in this hilarious and interactive evening. |
Freeman Center Fieldhouse |
| 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Library Game Night The Trible Library has been transformed for one night only into a game night paradise! Check it out! |
Trible Library |
* means required event
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. | Breakfast | The Commons & Regattas |
| 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. | Crew Time* - Group B Join your Crew Leader to go over last night’s presentation by Harlan Cohen and how you can apply what you learned to get plugged into campus during your time at CNU. |
Crew Times Locations |
| 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. | Yoga - Group A Start your day off energized and refreshed with yoga on the Great Lawn! |
Great Lawn |
| 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Crew Time* - Group A Join your Crew Leader to go over last night’s presentation by Harlan Cohen and how you can apply what you learned to get plugged into campus during your time at CNU. |
Crew Time Locations |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Lunch | The Commons & Regattas |
| 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Campus Engagement Interest Sessions* Choose 3 Anchor Organizations and/or Campus Departments to hear more about! Can’t decide? Wish you had more time to talk to club leadership? You can see these organizations again during the Involvement Fair on Sunday, August 29, if you would like any further information or to talk with them more directly!
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Trible Plaza |
| 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Be the Change* Students are encouraged to “Be the Change” and “Restore the Joy.” Hear from First Lady, Rosemary Trible, staff, and peers about how CNU combats sexual violence, provides resources to students, and supports survivors. |
Freeman Center Fieldhouse |
| 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. | Commuter Meeting | DSU Ballroom |
| 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Dinner | The Commons & Regattas |
| 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Hall Meetings* | Residence Halls |
| 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. | Movie on the Lawn: Lady Bird Tag along with Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson as she navigates her senior year in high school, including her first romance, her participation in the school play, and most importantly, her applying for college! |
Great Lawn |
* means required event
| Location | Organization |
|---|---|
| Forbes 2070A | Campus Activities Board Plans free campus events for students, by students, movies, festivals, comedians, crafts, and more! |
| Luter 170 | Student Diversity & Equality Council Promotes an inclusive campus environment through advocacy, outreach, and programs. |
| Forbes 2070D | Student Government Association Provides a voice for all students and effects positive change on campus. |
| McMurran 216 | Student Honor Council Upholds the Honor Code through programming and decision making in the conduct process. |
| Luter 139 | Residence Hall Association Plans programs and advocates for the needs of residential students. |
| Luter 121 | Captain's Log Provides up-to-date coverage through a weekly newspaper and CNUTV. |
| McMurran 112 | Interfraternity Council Greek Council of recognized social male fraternities. |
| Forbes 2074 | National Pan-Hellenic Council Greek Council consisting of historically African-American fraternities and sororities. |
| McMurran 360 | Panhellenic Council Greek Council of recognized social female fraternities. |
| Forbes 2015 | CNU Alternative Breaks Facilitates service opportunities for students during academic breaks. |
| Location | Opportunities |
|---|---|
| Freeman 201 | Club Sports, Intramurals, Fitness Classes, & Opportunities Learn about the many ways CNU Recreational Services and Fitness Services sponsors a wide array of exciting sports, activities, and resources to help you stay active. |
| McMurran 260 | ROTC For students interested, not already committed: the ROTC program comprises coursework and labs in military science, physical training, and field training. |
| OURCA, Trible Library | Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Come hear about how to get involved in research on campus. |
| DSU Jefferson & Madison | Study Abroad Hear about many of the opportunities you have as a student to go abroad. |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. - Noon | Day One of Service* - A.M. Group Sponsored by the Center for Community Engagement, students will meet at the Freeman Center Fieldhouse and then travel to various community partners. Transportation and breakfast provided. Wear the shirt given to you at Crew Time yesterday morning! |
Freeman Center Fieldhouse |
| 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. | Breakfast | The Commons & Regattas |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Lunch | The Commons & Regattas |
| Noon - 4 p.m. | Day One of Service* - P.M. Group Sponsored by the Center for Community Engagement, students will meet at the Freeman Center Fieldhouse and then travel to various community partners. Transportation provided. Wear the shirt given to you at Crew Time yesterday morning! |
Freeman Center Fieldhouse |
| 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Core Advising - Individual* You will sign up for a 15-minute session with your advisor. For those in the PM Group attending Day One of Service from 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., you will get to meet with your advisor tomorrow. |
Various Locations |
| 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Center for Academic Success Open Hours Drop in so the Center for Academic Success can assist you with registering for workshops, completing the tutor orientation module, or applying for an academic coach. |
CAS, Christopher Newport Hall |
| 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Dinner | The Commons & Regattas |
| 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Ebony Stewart* Join us in welcoming Ebony Stewart, a poet and performance artist. Her work speaks to the Black experience, with emphasis on gender, sexuality, womanhood, and race, with the hopes to be relatable, remove shame, heal minds, encourage dialogue, and inspire folks in marginalizes communities. |
Gaines Theater |
| 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Evening Activities Kickball - James River Field Music Bingo *win prizes!* - DSU Ballroom |
Various Locations |
* means required event
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. | Breakfast | The Commons & Regattas |
| 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Honors Convocation* This formal academic ceremony is your official welcome to our academic community and community of honor. Business professional attire is required. Doors open at 9 a.m. Students must be seated in the Freeman Center Fieldhouse no later than 9:40 a.m. |
Freeman Center Fieldhouse |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Ring the Bell* Do not miss out on your first (and second to last) chance to ring the bell in the Clock Tower! Perfect time to snag a picture and show your Captain pride! |
Great Lawn |
| 1 p.m. - 5p.m. | Core Advising - Individual* Continued from yesterday’s individual meetings - be sure to note when you signed up for your Appointment. |
Various Locations |
| 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Crew Leader 1:1 If you would like to meet with your Crew Leader to talk one-on-one, make sure that you schedule an appointment with them! Your Crew Leader will talk about one-on-ones with you prior to today so you have time to schedule a time and a place to meet with them. |
Various Locations |
| 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Dinner | The Commons & Regattas |
| 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Let the Good Times Roll! Hosted by Orientation and the Campus Activities Board, swing by the Auxiliary Gym which has been transformed into a late night Roller Rink! |
Aux Gym |
* means required event
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Brunch | The Commons & Regattas |
| 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Dinner | The Commons & Regattas |
| 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. | Archery Tag Join us in the Aux Gym for dodgeball meets paintball– but with bows and arrows! |
Aux Gym |
| 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. | CAB Presents... Step Brothers Join Brennan Huff and Dale Doback, two aimless middle-aged stepbrothers, as they are forced against their will to become roommates when their parents marry. |
Gaines Theatre |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Brunch | The Commons & Regattas |
| 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Dinner Your Meal Plan for the semester begins at dinner. |
The Commons & Regattas |
| 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Hall Meetings* | Residence Halls |
* means required event
First 6 Weeks Highlights
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| August 24 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
LGBTQ+ Student Welcome | Freeman 201 & 202 |
| August 26 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
Multicultural Student Welcome | Freeman 201 & 202 |
| August 27 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. |
CAB Presents: Welcome Back Party | York Street |
| August 28 8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. |
DSU Game Night Takeover | DSU |
| August 29 Noon - 2 p.m. |
Involvement Fair | Field House |
| September 4 Noon - 2 p.m. |
CAB & RHA Presents: Tie Diversity | Gosnold Lawn |
| September 4 6 p.m. |
Home Football Game | TowneBank Stadium |
| September 9 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Discover Newport News Fair | Great Lawn |
| September 14 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Fresh Check Day | Great Lawn |
| October 1 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
Study Abroad Fair | DSU |
| October 1-3 | Family Weekend | - |