Thursday, September 10
8:30AM-4:30PM
Bouve College of Health Sciences
Office of Student Services
120 Behrakis Health Sciences Center
Advising and or questions for first-year and transfer students on a walk-in basis. No appointment necessary.
More information @ 617.373.3320
1:00PM-5:00PM
Lobby, Snell Library
Stop by Snell Library to get your Husky card scanned for library services, check out work opportunities at the Library and get a preview of how we can support your research. In the process, become eligible to participate in a drawing for an iPod. Sponsor: University Libraries @ 617.373.2354
2:00PM
Intro to Research at Snell Library
Snell Library Lobby
Stop by for a short, 20 minute introduction to the library. Sponsor: University Libraries @ 617.373.3316
3:00PM–5:00PM
Activities Fair
Krentzman Quad & Library Quad
Rain location-Curry Student Center
Explore the many unique opportunities for you to get involved on campus. Stop by the annual Student Activities Fair to meet representatives from many of Northeastern’s 200 student organizations; you’ll be happy you did! Sponsor: Student Activities Office @ 617.373.2642
4:00PM-4:30PM- Reception 4:30-5:30PM- Session
Spiritual Life Open House and "Chill out Before you Burn Out"
De-stress Workshop
Sacred Space and Reflection Room, 2nd Floor Ell Hall
Everyone is invited! Come, eat, meet, and complete your experience with "Chill out before you burn out", a mini-session on meditation and stress-busting. Learn some useful skills before the year gets stressful! Sponsor: Spiritual Life Center @ 617.373.4931
6:00PM-7:00PM
Lutheran Episcopal Campus Ministry- The Fenway Faithful
Opening Night
Sacred Space and Reflection room 201 Ell
An invitation, to stop in, say hello, and meet new friends! Enter a drawing to win two Red Sox Tickets. Sponsor: Lutheran Episcopal Campus Ministry @ 617.373.4923
7:00PM
First Pages - MANDATORY
Matthews Arena
Beautiful Boy: A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Addiction is renowned journalist David Sheff’s story of his harrowing struggle to help his son Nic overcome his methamphetamine addiction. There have been many books about addiction, but few from the father’s and family’s point of view. David Sheff’s books include Game over, China Dawn, and All We Are Saying. His many articles and interviews have appeared in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Wired, Fortune and elsewhere. His piece for the New York Times Magazine, "My Addicted Son," won an award from the American Psychological Association for "Outstanding Contributions to Advancing the Understanding of Addiction." Sponsor: New Student Orientation and the Honors Program @ 617.373.3868
7:00PM (at Maghrib time)
Breaking of the Ramadan Fast
405 Ell Hall
Come join other Muslims in breaking your fast. Meets weeknights during Ramadan at The Maghrib prayer time. Sponsor: Islamic Society at NU @ 617.373.2729 or Spiritual Life Center @ 617-373-2728
9:00PM – 11:00PM
"Northeastern Video Game Tournament!"
afterHOURS, Curry Student Center
Whether you're an experienced gamer or just a casual fan, the Council for University Programs (CUP) will be hosting a late night video game tournament in afterHOURS. Come compete against your fellow Huskies for prizes or casually join in on a game to meet some new friends! Don't forget your Husky Card!
Sponsor: Council for University Programs (CUP); for more information call Student Activities & Leadership @ 617.373.2642
10:00PM-11:00PM
Back to the Playground: Four-Square at Marino
Marino Recreation Center
Come and join your classmates for a game of four-square. Sponsor: Campus Recreation @ 617.373.4433