INTRODUCING YOU TO

NEW STUDENT INSTITUTE SCHEDULE2018

campus life!

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WELCOME CLASS OF 2022!

As the President of the College, I have many duties. Some of the best ones, of course, are those that connect me to students. Therefore, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the Hiram community and to your first official experience: New Student Institute.

New Student Institute is purposefully designed to give you a taste of what is to come in what we call the “New Liberal Arts.” The New Liberal Arts give you the opportunity to participate in all kinds of cool activities, explore interesting ideas, and ponder topics from angles that may have been obscured in the past. As you go through the institute and your first year, I hope you will push yourself a bit to get out of your comfort zone. College is not a high school do-over; it is a guided trek full of inquiry, discovery, challenge, and support. Lace up your boots, and get out there!

To make the most of your personal journey of discovery, you must weave together classroom and co-curricular activities in ways that help you lead an integrated life. Perhaps you can pull from a discussion you had last week in the residence halls to shed light on how you are going to organize a group experiment you are setting up in the lab. Maybe an encounter with a fellow athlete will help you better analyze a protagonist you are studying in your literature class. Be creative! Figure out ways to connect the learning that happens in one place to the learning that happens in another. Often, the most meaningful “lessons” in college are those that are informed by previous ones and those that go on to shape future ones.

As you start to settle in this week, do your best to meet dif-ferent people – professors, advisors, coaches, staff members, and fellow students. Commit today to making the most of this adventure: be open, be prepared, and be strong. Entering Hiram with that mindset will help you find and become your best self. Throughout this wonderful process of becoming, balance hard work with fun and laughter so that you can relish the moment and anticipate, with great optimism, the well-rounded, well-prepared, and joyful person you will be four years from now.

Enjoy the weekend and, again, welcome home to Hiram.

Dr. Lori E. Varlotta, President

REMEMBER:Wear your

lanyard during Institute Week

All activities shown in BLUE are required

MISSIONThe mission of Hiram College is to foster intellectual excellence and social responsibility, enabling our students to thrive in their chosen careers, flourish in life, and face the urgent challenges of the times.

STATEMENT OF CORE VALUESThe preceding statement of Hiram’s mission is based on its historical statement of core values. They set forth what we believe and define how we should conduct our affairs. At the heart of these values is the student.

Community • We are a community that fosters mentoring relationships and shared responsibility for learning. • We are committed to the well-being of each member of the community. • We value the distinctive contributions of every person in the learning environment.

Learning • We believe in the interrelationship of knowledge exemplified in the liberal arts. • We demonstrate unwavering commitment to the pursuit of learning and high quality scholarship. • We value superior teaching and comprehensive mentoring. • We are committed to supporting the continuous personal and professional growth of community members. • We foster an environment that encourages open inquiry.

Responsibility • We recognize that the well-being and governance of the community are a shared responsibility among community members. • We believe that community members are accountable for their actions and should be held to high standards. • We embrace our responsibility to the larger community beyond the boundaries of Hiram College and encourage learning through service. • We respect the dignity of each individual.

Diversity • We are an inclusive community that welcomes people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and points of view. • We recognize the value of diversity in our educational program. • We seek to foster a supportive environment in which community members will be challenged to explore knowledge, values, and ethics from varied perspectives. • We celebrate freedom of thought and freedom of choice.

Innovation • We honor our tradition in the liberal arts and its profound relevance to society. • We are eager to explore new issues and practices and integrate them into our academic vision. • We encourage individual initiative, creativity, and talent.

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SCHEDULE

Thursday, Aug. 23

9 a.m.-noon Check-in for Residential Students Hayden Street

9-10:30 a.m. Students with Even Room Numbers

10:30 a.m.-noon Students with Odd Room Numbers

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch Dining Hall (Note: Your Hiram student ID is required for all Dining Hall meals)

11:30 a.m. Commuter Student Check-In, Lunch, and Reception Teachout-Price Hall, Alumni Heritage Room (Required of new commuter students)

This meeting will introduce new commuter students to information essential to being successful at Hiram. Check-in materials, dining hall and parking passes for use during Institute, and materials about campus support services will be distributed. Lunch will be served and family members are welcome.

Terrier Fun Fact: Resources to support commuter students include a designated commuter parking lot, a commuter student meal plan, a commuter lounge in the KC, a commuter student senator,

and much more. The Office of Commuter Student Services is located on the first floor of the Kennedy Center.

12:40 p.m. Students line up under Hinsdale Arch for Convocation Procession Families proceed directly to Bates Hall 1-2 p.m. New Student Institute Welcome and Matriculation Convocation Bates Hall, Hayden Auditorium You and your family are invited to join the faculty, staff, student leaders, and administrators as we welcome the new class to the Hiram community. You will meet your teaching assistant (TA) and student leaders who will help you successfully navigate New Stu-dent Institute and beyond. Immediately following the convocation you will go with your TA to your first colloquium or FDLA class, bring your Institute schedule, Hiram book bag, and Hiram ID.

2-3 p.m. Class #1: Colloquium/FDLA Meet and Greet! Classrooms are listed on the back of your schedule In this first class meeting you will meet your faculty advisor, TA, and other students in the course. There will be icebreaker activities, a schedule overview, instructions on how to get your iPad device (your TA will distribute Apple contracts), and a brief introduction to our exciting New Student Institute theme, “Bored and Brilliant.”

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Terrier Fun Fact: Until you officially declare a major, the professor teaching your Colloquium or Foundations course will serve as your official academic advisor.

3-6 p.m. iPad Pro and Boot Distribution The Kennedy Center Lower Level

At designated times, TAs will lead classes on a trek to pick up iPads and Vasque boots. To receive them, you must show a valid Hiram ID or driver’s license and submit a properly signed Apple contract.

Terrier Fun Fact: The Tech and Trek program was made possible by a generous donation from Hiram alum, Dean Scarborough ’77 and his spouse, Janice Bini, last year.

3:30-5:30 p.m. Athletic Practice Coleman Sports Center

Terrier Fun Fact: The Department of Athletics offers free Yoga Classes on M/W or TU/TH evenings, depending upon the semester. Classes are held from 7-8 p.m. in the Coleman Sports Center.

6-8 p.m. Square Dance and Dinner Hinsdale Arch and Campus Green Rain location: Fleming Fieldhouse

At Hiram we make being out in “the country” cool! There will be food, dancing, free hats, games, a mechanical bull, raffles, and plenty of fun photo opportunities. Come with an open mind and have a great time!

8:30 p.m. Residence Hall Meetings Gather in the main Lounge of your assigned residence hall Note: Touch your Hiram ID to the black box outside your hall door to enter.

It’s been a long day but it’s not over yet! All residential students are required to attend meetings with the residence hall staff. Your staff will formally introduce themselves and give important information about campus life, expectations, policies, and procedures.

Terrier Fun Fact: Residence Halls remain locked 24 hours. To enter your hall you will need your Hiram ID.

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Friday, Aug. 24

6-8:30 a.m. Breakfast Dining Hall Reminder: To enter the Dining Hall, you must have your Hiram ID.

Terrier Fun Fact: AVI Fresh Dining Services is a family business that started in 1960 with five vending machines and is now a multimillion dollar company. The company’s commitment to fresh is so sincere that Hiram’s AVI Dining even makes its own peanut butter!

7-9:30 a.m. Athletic Practice Coleman Sports Center

Terrier Fun Fact: The Coleman Athletic Center offers open swim hours at the swimming pool. Be sure to take your student ID! M-Th: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 8-10 p.m.

10-11:15 a.m. The Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (Campus SaVE Act) Bates Hall, Hayden Auditorium Note: Please sign in with your TA and Colloquium/FDLA class. At Hiram, we have zero tolerance for violence in any form and ask all members of the community to live responsibly and respectfully. Today’s program is offered as a prevention and awareness initiative intended to result in safe and positive behaviors. Presenters: TBD

Terrier Fun Fact: S.H.A.R.E. is an acronym for Sexual Health and Relationship Education. SHARE Advocates are Hiram students who promote awareness and education.

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch Dining Hall

1-1:25 p.m. Class photo Bates Hall, Front Steps

1:30-1:50 p.m. Faculty Conversation Series Conversation Topic #1: “Introduction to Bored and Brilliant” Bates Hall, Hayden Auditorium Note: Sit with your Colloquium/FDLA class.

In her New York Times bestselling book, “Bored and Brilliant,” author Manoush Zomorodi demonstrates that boredom is actually a crucial tool for making our lives happier, more productive, and more creative. Our Hiram faculty will discuss Zomorodi’s fascinating findings and related ideas.

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2-3 p.m. Class #2: Reflections on Faculty Conversation #1 Colloquium/FDLA Classrooms

Share your thoughts on the questions raised by faculty in their discussion of Bored and Brilliant. Is it possible, for example, to live without a smartphone for a day or to go without checking messages, or using Instagram for an extended period of time? Are our minds packed too full of information? Members of the Hiram community will join your class to participate in these interesting group discussions.

3:15-4 p.m. Foreign Language Placement Exam Hinsdale 214

This session is offered for students who have not taken their Foreign Language Placement Exam. You should take the exam if you studied a foreign language at some point prior to attending Hiram. Hiram offers testing in any of the following languages: Chinese, French, German, Russian, and Spanish.

4-6:30 p.m. Athletic Practice Coleman Sports Center

Terrier Fun Fact: Over 50% of Hiram students participate in one or more intramural sports. Intramurals are a great way to be a part of a fun team, stay fit, and have fun!

Fall Intramurals Spring Intramurals Co-ed Soccer Co-ed Basketball League Flag Football Pickle Ball Co-ed Volleyball Co-ed Volleyball Pickle Ball Tennis Tournaments Mountain Bike Race

4:30-5:30 p.m. Foreign Language Placement Exam Hinsdale 214 See description above.

5:30-7:30 p.m. Dinner Dining Hall

8-10 p.m. Scavenger Hunt and Bonfire Booth Centennial Lawn Rain Location: Kennedy Center, Lounge

Come hang out and relax on the BC Lawn. We’ll have items to make s’mores, free T-shirts, music, and more! Claim scavenger hunt prizes!

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Saturday, Aug. 256-9:15 a.m. Breakfast Dining Hall

7-9:30 a.m. Athletic Practice Coleman Sports Center

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Faculty Conversation #2: “More on Bored and Brilliant” and an Introduction to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Bates Hall, Hayden Auditorium In the spirit of this year’s annual ethics theme, Technology, we will bridge the conversation about Bored and Brilliant to a discussion of the common reading, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.

12:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch with Faculty and TA Dining Hall

1:30-3 p.m. Academic Advising Individual Meetings Faculty Offices

This time is set aside for individual meetings with faculty to review schedules and discuss your transition to Hiram. As a reminder, your Colloquium/FDLA course instructor will serve as your academic advisor during this first year and until you declare a major in the following year. Faculty are excellent resources so work to maintain good communication with your academic advisor.

4-6:30 p.m. Athletic Practice Coleman Sports Center

It’s Terrier vs. Terrier! Cheer on our impressive Hiram Terrier football team members as they depart for Pittsburgh to take on the Carnegie Mellon Scottish Terriers in an exciting scrimmage. Time of Departure: 4 p.m.

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In the spirit of this summer’s exciting World Cup, join the men and women of Hiram’s outstanding soccer program. Each will host and scrimmage the men and women of the Ursuline Arrows on Henry Field at the Coleman Sports Center. Game Time: 4 p.m.-Women’s 6:30 p.m.-Men’s

5:30-7:30 p.m. Dinner Dining Hall

8-10 p.m. Dodge Ball Coleman Sports Center

Only one team will take home bragging rights, the prestigious Dodge Ball trophy, and a specially delivered class lunch from Chipotle! Sign up your team with your TA!

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Sunday, Aug. 26

6-9:15 a.m. Breakfast Dining Hall

7-9:30 a.m. Athletic Practice Coleman Center

10-11 a.m. Music Interest Meeting Frohring Music All musicians, intended majors, and non-majors, are invited to meet with Music Department faculty who will discuss themany opportunities students have to participate in music. If you play an instrument, sing, or would like to work behind the scenes in music production, attend this information session.

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Cooperative Institutional Research Program or CIRP Survey Colloquium and Foundations Classroom

The CIRP Survey is a nationwide instrument designed for administration to new students before they start classes. The survey collects extensive information that allows for a snapshot of what students-nationwide-entering in 2018 are like before they experience college. This web-based survey takes about an hour to complete, so please bring your charged iPad. Your TA will provide instructions.

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CIRP GROUP A (Group B – Lunch) 12:30 -1:30 p.m. CIRP GROUP B (Group A – Lunch)

2-3:30 p.m. Variety Show! Hayden Auditorium/ Bates Hall

Join us for an afternoon of great entertainment at which individuals and entire Colloquium/FDLA classes will showcase a variety of talent. Faculty and staff judges will award prizes. Plus, audience members can win raffles and free prizes!

4-6:30 p.m. Athletic Practice Coleman Sports Center

5:30-7:30 p.m. Dinner Dining Hall

8-10 p.m. Karaoke Start Kennedy Center, Ballroom

Choose from hundreds of song titles, give your selected title to the DJ, and sing until your heart is content. As they say in Karaoke world: “Make the song your own.” You’ll leave with a free DVD of your performance. Sing as an individual or with a group.

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10 p.m.-Midnight Senate Beach Carnival Kennedy Center, Lawn Rain location: Kennedy Center, Lower Level

Continue the night by commemorating the official end of Institute at our annual beach party sponsored by Student Senate. Enjoy music, dancing, mingling, hanging out, games, food, and more!

Terrier Fun Fact: Student Senate works with the administration to address student issues and concerns. If you have an idea or perspective to share, contact any member of the Senate.

2018-19 STUDENT SENATE OFFICERS: Shannon Enoch, President Abigail Stevenson, Vice President of Administration Katherine Geric, Vice President of Communication Brandon Eddinger, Vice President of Finance Andrew Lang, Vice President of Activities Dr. Liz Okuma (Advisor).

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LOCAL PLACES OF WORSHIP

FRIDAYIslamic Society of Akron and Kent (ISAK)152 E Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44224 Friday Khutba starts at 1:20 p.m.

SATURDAYChabad Jewish Center of Solon5570 Harper Road, Solon, Ohio 44139 Saturday from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Ravenna Seventh-day Adventist Church1011 W. Main St., Ravenna, Ohio 44266 Saturday - 10 a.m. Sabbath School, 11 a.m. Divine Worship

SUNDAYBaha’i Faith in the Chagrin Valley8401 Chagrin Road #3, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023 Call 800.228.6483 for times

Christ Lutheran Church10827 N Main St., Mantua, Ohio 44255 Sunday 10 a.m.

Cleveland Buddhist Temple1573 East 214 St., Euclid, Ohio 44117 Sunday 10 a.m.

Christian Science Church7200 Valley View Road, Hudson, Ohio 44236 Sunday 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

First Baptist Church7656 State Route 82, Garrettsville, Ohio 44231 Sunday 11 a.m.

Garrettsville United Methodist Church8223 Park Ave., Garrettsville, Ohio 44231 Sunday 9:15 a.m.

Hiram Christian Church 6868 Wakefield Road, Hiram, Ohio 44234 Sunday 10 a.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints-Hiram Ward6149 Pioneer Trail, Hiram, Ohio 44234 Sunday 10 a.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church 11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua, Ohio 44255 Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.

PAST AND CURRENT ETHICS THEMES AND COMMON READINGS

YEAR THEME BOOK2000 Ways of Seeing John Berger

2001 Soul of a Citizen Paul Rogat Loeb

2002 Night Elie Weisel

2004 Gum-Dipped Joyce Dyer (Hiram faculty)

2005 Nickel and Dimed Barbara Ehrenreich

2006 Conflict The Kite Runner Khaled Hosseini

2007 Storytelling About This Life Barry Lopez

2008 Sustainability Prodigal Summer Barbara Kingsolver

2009 Complicity Mountains Beyond Mountains Tracy Kidder

2010 War The Things They Carried Tim O’Brien

2011 Civility The Complete Persepolis Marjane Satrapi

2012 Food and Hunger Fast Food Nation Eric Schlosser

2013 Disability and Ability The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Mark Haddon

2014 Age and Aging The Postmortal Drew Magary

2015 Borders Into The Beautiful North Luis Alberto Urrea

2016 Race, Identity, Community Between The World and Me Ta-Nehisi Coates

2017 Citizens The Handmaid’s Tale Margaret Atwood

2018 Technology Frankenstein Mary Shelley

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