In this issue: See important information about what's happening in preparation for your arrival, how you can be best prepared for living in Wall, and who to know to hit the ground running!

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SOCIETY FACULTY

Brian Brox, Political Science US Government and Politics Society

Emily Harville, Public Health Life & Death in New Orleans Society

Karissa Haugeberg, History Food and Film Society

SOCIETIES Learn about how to sign up for Societies

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1FIR SPOTLIGHT

Welcome from our Faculty in Residence

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2WHAT (NOT) TO BRING Comprehensive list with

move-in information (page 3)

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FALL WELCOME AUGUST 2016

The Wallaby Welcome to the First Year Honors RLC

WALL CALENDAR List of events to attend

for the Honors RLC (page 4)

SUMMER UPGRADES Facilities updates to

Wall Commons (page 3)

TIDBITS & ADD ONS More info about Wall and the Honors RLC

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Societies Meaningful discussions with peers and faculty about subjects of interest

Faculty-led Societies have a specific theme or disciplinary focus. They are designed to cultivate community among students and to create the opportunity for informal interactions between faculty members and students with the support of Wall Resident Advisors (RAs). Societies engage the Tulane community and

also take students off campus to explore local and regional issues relevant to the New Orleans community. Wall Societies meet once each month of the academic year to provide an open exchange of ideas, support, advice, and an intellectual community to first-year students. All members of the undergraduate Honors RLC will belong to a Society.

Click on the button below to learn more about each Society and to tell us which Societies interest you

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FALL WELCOME AUGUST 2016

A MESSAGE FROM DR. CARRIE WYLAND,

YOUR FRIENDLY FACULTY IN RESIDENCE (FIR)

"Welcome to our wonderful Wall community; we can't wait to meet you! You'll spot me and my husband with our two little boys (Sammy and Ernie) around the building and campus and you can always stop by our apartment on the first floor across from the courtyard to say hi anytime. Also, make sure to stay tuned for some fun programming from the FIR."

SOCIETY FACULTY

Mike Kuczynski, English Books and Reading Society

Michelle Lacey, Math Science in the City: Innovation in New Orleans Society

Gary Dohanich, Psychology and Neuroscience Gray Matter Society

SOCIETY SIGN-UPS

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What (not) to Bring

Wall Upgrades!

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SOCIETY FACULTY

Walter Lee Murfee, Biomedical Engineering Running with Science Society

Charles Mignot, French and Italian World Languages & Cultures Society

Donata R. Henry, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Larks and Owls Society

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YOU SHOULD PACK/SHIP: Twin XL sheets Mattress Pad Towels Pillows and Blankets Clothing Hangers and Organizers Medium or Small-sized TV Computer Non-Halogen Lamps Ethernet / Cable cords Room Decor Shower Footwear Dishes and Utensils Storage Containers Flashlight

YOU SHOULD NOT BRING: Refrigerators / Microwaves (MicroFridge provided) Amplified Sound systems Cooking appliances Weapons (or ammunition) Candles, incense, etc. Drugs and illegal substances Alcohol Halogen / Octopus lamps Air conditioners Hookas or other smoking devices Pets that aren't fish Nails / Screws Waterbeds

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FLOORING

This summer our residence hall received some much anticipated upgrades! This year’s highlight project is new flooring throughout the rooms and lounges.

POWER WASHING

Additionally, crews have been hard at work pressure washing the outside of the building to ensure a perfect facade when classes start in the Fall.

Wall Calendar*

* The list above is not exhaustive and highlights various events applicable to all First-Year Honors students. Please click here to access the complete Tulane Fall Welcome Calendar

DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION/NOTESFriday August 26th All Day Move-In Info coming from HRL shortly

7:00pm-8:15pm First Floor Meeting Your Residence Hall Floor

8:30pm-9:45pm Welcome to the Wave Devlin Fieldhouse

9:45pm-12:00am Reily Rocks Reily Student Recreation Center

Saturday, August 27th 10:30am Meet Orientation Coordinators Your Residence Hall Floor

11:00am-12:15pm Convocation McAlister Auditorium

Sunday August 28th 12:45pm Meet Orientation Coordinators Your Residence Hall Floor

1:00pm-2:15pm Newcomb-Tulane College Orientation McAlister Auditorium

2:30pm-6:00pm First-Year Student Programs Location varies, see Fall welcome schedule for more detailed info

Monday August 29th All Day First Day of Classes!

8:00pm-9:15pm Floor Meeting Your Residence Hall Floor

Thursday September 1st 6:00pm-7:00pm Wall Tie-Dye Party Outside of Wall

Friday September 2nd 10:00pm-12:00am Water Balloon Madness Sharp Volleyball Court & Bruff Quad

Saturday September 3rd 8:00am-2:00pm Outreach Tulane Visit outreach.tulane.edu to register

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When you arrive on campus, keep your eyes peeled for more info on more Honors events in September including:

- Your first Society meeting - Programs from the Faculty in Residence (FIR) - Fun activities with your RA - Opportunities to connect with Honors Mentors

Tidbits and Add Ons

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HONORS RLC MENTOR PROGRAM One of your most valuable resources this year will be students who have already experienced the the First-Year Honors RLC. Students in the Upperclass Honors RLC know how things work in the Tulane community and have developed strategies to manage rigorous coursework and social engagements . These upperclassmen are ready to share their knowledge with you through the Honors RLC Mentor Program. Make sure to sign up for the program when you check in to be paired with a mentor!

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WHO’S WHO IN WALL: RESIDENT DIRECTOR Mark Myers serves Wall students as the Resident Director, focusing on supervision of Resident Advisors (RAs) and the front desk staff. Mark helps maintain community living standards and collaborates with Honors to ensure successful programming ventures. If you need someone to talk to or have a random housing or university question, Mark is a great resource. Feel free to drop by his office on the first floor of Wall during business hours.

WHO’S WHO IN WALL: RESIDENT ADVISORS (RAS) Each floor in Wall will have 1-2 Resident Advisors. RAs are upperclass students who have great knowledge of Tulane and work to create safe and welcoming communities on their floors. RAs are trained in crisis response and conflict resolution (among many other things!), and are relatable people who want to be of assistance. RAs aim to create inclusive spaces, and always emphasize that roommates and suite mates communicate with one another (don't be passive-aggressive!). These are very important people that you will meet on move-in day!

TRASH TO TREASURE Make sure to stop by Dixon Hall to purchase gently used items on the cheap from the Trash to Treasure student organization. All proceeds will be used to serve the New Orleans community.

THE HONORS RLC In Wall, the Honors Program plays an integral role in the education that takes place outside of the classroom. To learn more about the Honors Program, visit honors.tulane.edu. Honors Program faculty and staff can be found at 105 Hébert on the Academic Quad when not conducting business or attending events at Wall!

NEEDS ASSESSMENT In the hopes of better serving you, the student, please take a few minutes to complete the following needs assessment:   http://tulane.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_eF1hWmgUXTrahkp. Thank you for your participation and insight!

TULANE CAMPUS CUP Don’t miss your opportunity to battle other residence halls in a variety of games and activities. Assert Wall Domination! Mark it on your calendars: September 11th from 1PM-4PM on the LBC Quad. Click here for more info!