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MESSAGE 1
13th Annual Diversity Week Celebration
In our society today diversity plays a huge part in everyday life. Right now you are
attending college where you are going to meet people of all kinds of religions, ethnicities and
sexual orientations that you may not have known existed or have heard some things about
them that you don’t exactly agree with. The purpose of diversity week is to give you tools on
how you can approach situations with others who may be different from you without seeming
insensitive or unaware.
Unintentional Racism
September 17th 3-4:30pm----------- Location: UC Grandroom
Learn how to apply mindfulness and other self-awareness techniques that will increase your cultural
competence.
Comedian Tracey Ashley
September 18th 8-9pm ----------Location: Illusions
Known for her seamless story-telling, sharp topical material and hilarious punch lines Tracy Ashley is a
comedienne on the rise.
Annual Diversity Week Speaker Tim Wise
September 19th 7pm -----------Location: UC Grandroom
“Racism in America how far have we come, and how far are we going”
Diversity Open Mic
September 20th 6pm ------------Location: Illusions
Come be entertained by selections from members of WCU’s spoken word art group “Truthwriters”
Beastly: A Not-So Happily Ever After
September 20th 8:30pm ------------Location: UC Lawn
Think fairy tales and romantic? Do you sometimes wish that your relationship could be like one? Fairy
tales may not have the happy ending that you think….
ICA/Office of Leadership and Student Involvement Open House
September 21st 5:30-6:30pm ------------Location: 3rd Floor UC
Come meet the staff and students who work in the offices of the UC third floor.
I hope that you all will take some of your free time that you have and attend one or more of
these events; you never know what you might learn!
Sincerely,
Gabby Robinson
FYE Cabinet Undergraduate Student Representative
MESSAGE 2
FYE Bookmark Journey – 2012
WHAT’S THE POINT? ---- LEARNING GOALS
This journey should help you
1. Discover the physical location of the 15 resource sites.
2. Identify the primary purpose and function of each resource.
3. Understand how this resource is relevant to your college experience.
4. Integrate knowledge or skills learned from the resource into mapping a
successful college experience.
DOCUMENT the JOURNEY:
At each resource site you will find a box identified with the bookmark postcard. Inside
the box you will find clue cards. Take one and follow the directions on both sides.
On side one, write your name and follow the clue to answer
 WHO: Name of resource
 WHERE: Location (building)
 WHAT is the function or service of the resource?
 WHEN are they open to serve your needs?
 WHY is this resource important to you?
On side two, complete the second clue, and share your discoveries with your transition
course instructor per class instructions. Return your signed clue cards to your
instructor – this is the only way you can win!
HOW DOES THE CONTEST WORK?
Complete side 1 for all 15 locations and your name will be in a prize drawing.
Complete side 1 and side 2 for all 15 locations and your name will be in a drawing for an even better prize!
The class with the most completers will be in a drawing for a class ice-cream social. 
Resources Sites
Group 1
WaLC :
Writing & Learning
Commons
International
Programs
CRC: Campus
Recreation Center
Group 2
Class TIPS:
Technology
Commons
Leadership Office
MHC: Mountain
Heritage Center
Group 3
Hunter
Ask a Librarian
Intercultural
Affairs
One Stop
Group 4
ACE: Arts &
Cultural
Entertainment
Service Learning
Center
Health Center
Group 5
Career Services
FAM
Fine Art Museum
Red Zone Central
First Year Experience at WCU ---- Your goals for this year:
Discover College
Adapt to new environments and responsibilities - discover and use the resources available to you!
Be Involved
Identify and act upon your role and responsibility as an engaged citizen - be an active participant in your learning
experiences!
Connect the Dots
Connect your personal interests and abilities, academics, and co-curricular activities as you make sense of the
world.
Think First
Identify complex issues or problems – evaluate your options to make an informed decision - reflect on the
implications of your choice.
Exchange Ideas
Communicate appropriately and respectfully in a variety of formats and contexts.
Calibrate Your Compass
Examine your values and goals - take responsibility for your own learning and development - act with integrity.
As you journey through the year,
Reflect on these FYE goals;
Celebrate the Student Community Creed;
Share your success stories in
EYE on FYE
Check out the above link to see what your predecessors had to say