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Thursday, August 20 ................................................................................................................................. 2
Friday, August 21 ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Saturday, August 22 ................................................................................................................................ 10
Sunday, August 23................................................................................................................................... 13
All Campus Welcome Celebration ...................................................................................................... 14
Monday, August 24 – Friday, August 28 (First Week of Classes) ............................................................ 16
Monday, August 24 ............................................................................................................................. 16
Tuesday, August 25 ............................................................................................................................. 16
Wednesday, August 26 ....................................................................................................................... 16
Thursday, August 27 ........................................................................................................................... 17
UPCOMING EVENTS ................................................................................................................................ 18
Upcoming Home Athletic Events ............................................................................................................ 20
Fall 2015 Welcome Week Schedule of Events
Thursday, August 20
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Residence Halls Open for New Students
New students living in Almy, Ohio, Lawrence, Niagara and Perry halls should check in at their assigned building for
their room keys and Welcome Week schedule. Students living in the on-campus apartments, Senat, Porcupine,
Tiffany, or Tigress halls should check in at the Housing and Food Services check-in table located in the south
entrance of Dobbins Hall.
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Back to School Supply Drive
Collection Bins in Residence Halls and Other Designated Locations on Campus
Please remember to bring a school supply item to support the needs of our local children and schools. Suggested
items being collected include a box of crayons, construction paper, pencils, erasers, etc. Collection bins will be
located in the residence halls and other designated sites on campus.
Sponsored by the Center for Service and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Health and Wellness Center
Carriage House
The staff of the Health and Wellness Center is available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to answer any questions
concerning the health care services available to all students. Those wishing to drop off their allergy serum and to
schedule an appointment for administration during allergy clinic held on Wednesday afternoons may do so. You can
also schedule your pre-immunotherapy evaluation and examination required to be completed by one of our health
care providers prior your first allergy injection visit. The meningitis vaccine, recommended for all students, is available
for any student needing to be immunized. The cost for this vaccine is $110. As with any charges incurred at the
Health and Wellness Center, they may be placed on the student's semester bill or be paid by cash, check, or lion
cash at the time of the service. A receipt is provided to the student for insurance processing by the student or
student’s family.
8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (The “e”) Information Booth
Reed Union Building Information Desk, Reed Union Building (first floor)
A representative from the “e” will be on hand to answer questions about the bus system, the new “e” application
available for mobile devices and will have plenty of copies of the current schedules and bus routes. Students ride
FREE with their student ID.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
The Galley Convenience Store
Reed Union Building (second floor)
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Bruno’s Café Open
Reed Union Building (second floor)
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Residence Hall Network Support
ResTechs will be available in Almy, Ohio, Lawrence, Niagara and Perry.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Campus Tours
Perry Hall
Lion Scouts will offer campus tours for students and their families. Tours will leave from Perry Hall on the hour.
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11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lunch
Dobbins Hall
Parents and students are invited to experience Behrend's dining facility for some great food and
entertainment. Students and their guests may use student meal cards or purchase lunch on a cash basis. Cash price
per person is $ 7.50.
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Taste A Penn State Tradition!
Metzgar Building
Parents and families let us welcome you to the Behrend community with a taste of Penn State tradition!
Come and enjoy Berkey Creamery's famous ice cream. Members of the Penn State Behrend community will be on
hand to answer any questions as you cool off from a long day of moving.
Sponsored by the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Open Registration (New Non-Degree and Freshman Only Students)
Reed 125
Open registration is for students who do not already have their schedule in Division of Undergraduate Studies,
College of Agriculture, College of Health and Human Development or College of Education and NEW non-degree and
freshman students who did not register yet.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Understanding the Penn State System
Reed Auditorium, Reed Union Building (second floor)
Academic session on understanding general education and learning how to use eLion, WebMail and ANGEL.
Presented by Academic and Career Planning Center (ACPC).
4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Dinner
Dobbins Hall
5:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Meet the Neighbors
This session is MANDATORY for New Resident Students
All residents should be on their assigned floor at 4:45 p.m. Resident Assistants (RAs) will escort students to dinner or
to their floor/building meeting location. Residence Life Coordinators and RAs will share about upcoming events,
campus resources, and Penn State policies.
Hall
Name
Building
Meeting
Dinner
Floor Meeting
Perry
Lawrence
Niagara
Ohio
Almy
6:15 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Students will eat dinner with their floor.
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8:00 p.m.
Comedian Ty Barnett (Mandatory Event)
Junker Center
Comedian Ty Barnett, a native of Chicago, got his comedic start at the Comedy
Underground in Seattle; since then, his star just keeps rising! With a dedication to
"BRINGING THE FUNNY", his shows have been called "hilarious," "thought provoking,"
"edgy," and made him a regular on the college circuit. It's also earned him numerous
television appearances including the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, HBO’s "Bad Boys of
Comedy", and VH1's "Black to the Future" specials to name a few. His amazing run on
"Last Comic Standing", introduced Ty to the world and he's been cracking people up
ever since.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities.
9:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Residence Hall Exploration – Hall Premieres
Residence Halls
The Alohomora Charm will not be needed tonight! For one night only, a spell has been cast over the moving
staircases to be frozen in place to make travels go with ease. We invite you to grab your ID cards and wands,
because during this moonlit eve, it is all about you and your new friends! Cast the Lumos Spell and explore your
neighboring first year residence halls and enjoy the entertainment in Lawrence, Perry, Niagara, Almy and Ohio. Food
and activities will be provided in each building. There will be $25 - $50 Barnes & Noble gift cards to win.
Presented by Residence Life.
Spell Key:

Alohomora Charm – Opens locked objects

Lumos Spell – Creates light at wand tip
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Friday, August 21
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Breakfast
Dobbins Hall
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Move-In for Returning Students
Returning Students living on-campus should check in at the Housing and Food Services office at the Housing and
Food Services check-in table in Dobbins Hall located in the south entrance.
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Back to School Supply Drive
Collection Bins in Residence Halls and Other Designated Locations on Campus
Please remember to bring a school supply item to support the needs of our local children and schools. Suggested
items being collected include a box of crayons, construction paper, pencils, erasers, etc. Collection bins will be
located in the residence halls and other designated sites on campus.
Sponsored by the Center for Service and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (unless otherwise noted)
Open Registration
Open registration is for students who do not already have their schedule.
School of Business: 281 Burke Center
School of Engineering: 242 Burke Center
School of Humanities and Social Sciences H&SS): 170 Kochel Center
School of Science: 1 Prischak Building
Provisional Students and non-degree adult learners: Metzgar 215
Non-Degree Students: 125 Reed
Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS), College of Agriculture, College of Health and Human Development,
College of Education and NEW non-degree and freshman students who did not register yet: 125 Reed
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Welcome Week Check-In – Students Living Off-Campus
McGarvey Commons
Reed Union Building
New students living off campus should arrive at the Reed Union Building to check in for Welcome Week to receive
the Welcome Week schedule. New students living on campus that did not check in on Thursday may also check in at
this time.
9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Galley Convenience Store
Reed Union Building (second floor)
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Bruno’s Café Open
Reed Union Building (second floor)
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10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. School Welcome & Orientation - (Mandatory for All New Students)
It is important for every new student to attend the meeting in his or her College of enrollment. These meetings will provide an
opportunity to meet faculty while gaining important information about your Academic College.
COLLEGE AND LOCATION
School of Business Orientation
Dr. Greg Filbeck, Associate Director
Burke Center 180
School of Humanities and Social Sciences Orientation
Dr. Eric Corty, Interim Director
McGarvey Commons
School of Engineering Orientation
Dr. Russell Warley, Interim Director
Junker Center
School of Science Orientation
Dr. Michael Campbell, Assistant Director
Science 101
Division of Undergraduate Studies: Exploratory Majors
Ms. Terri Mando and Ms. Carrie Egnosak
Reed 117
College of Agriculture and College of Health and Human Development
Ms. Laurie Enterline and Ms. Emily Artello
Reed 114
Nursing Program
Kimberly Streiff, MSN, RN, CRNP, NP-C
Campus Coordinator for Nursing Programs
Science 114
Time of Session
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
School
Name
Session
Name/Lunch
Location
Engineering,
Business
Academic
Integrity/College
101
Junker Center
Engineering,
Business
Transfer Student
Welcome Session
Burke 175
Science &
Nursing
H&SS
Dobbins Hall
Lunch
Bruno’s Cafe
DUS
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
McGarvey Commons
DUS, H&SS
and Science &
Nursing
Academic
Integrity/College
101
Junker Center
DUS, H&SS
and Science &
Nursing
Transfer Student
Welcome Session
Burke 175
Engineering
Lunch
Business
Bruno’s
Cafe/McGarvey
Commons
Dobbins Hall
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11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. and 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. (See table on page # for assigned session)
Academic Integrity/College 101 (Mandatory for All New Students)
Junker Center
Faculty from the School of Business, School of Engineering, School of Humanities & Social Sciences, and
School of Science will present an interactive session on becoming a successful Penn State Behrend student.
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. and 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. (See table on page # for assigned session)
Transfer Students Welcome Session (Mandatory for All New Transfer Students)
Burke 175
Learn how to take advantage of Behrend’s Academic and Career Planning Center (ACPC) now. It’s never
too early to see what types of experiences may support your success while you are a Behrend student and
as a graduate. Explore the resources that you can put into immediate use with your internship, job or
graduate school search. This session will introduce and review the Nittany Lion Career Network position
posting system, the InterviewStream practice interview tool, and more!
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. and 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. (See table on page # for assigned session)
Lunch
Dobbins Hall
Bruno’s Café, Reed Union Building
McGarvey Commons, Reed Union Building
1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Diversity Matters - (Mandatory for All New Students)
Junker Center
Diversity at Penn State goes beyond face value. You will learn and celebrate the diverse culture of the Penn State
family. Experience how understanding diversity can make you a more cultured individual and make our campus
community great!
Sponsored by the Office of Educational Equity and Diversity Programs.
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Academic Convocation - (Mandatory for All New Students)
Junker Center
This ceremony officially marks the beginning of the academic year with faculty and staff processing in formal
academic attire. Students will offer remarks and important information about your role at Penn State Behrend.
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Green Dot: Bystander Intervention – (Mandatory for All New Students)
Junker Center
The Penn State Behrend community expects all students, faculty and staff to play a role in the prevention of violence
such as stalking and sexual assault within our community. To change the culture of violence in our world each of us
needs to take some form of action. Learn how Penn State Behrend plans to be part of this positive change.
3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Angel 101
Nick 156
Academic and interactive session on how to use ANGEL.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Honors Student Reception
McGarvey Commons, Reed Union Building (first floor)
Join us for this informal event (with light snacks) to help honors students get off to a good start on this important
component of their Penn State education.
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3:30 p.m. (session 1) or 4:15 p.m. (session 2).
Webmail/eLion
Burke 175
Academic and interactive session on how to use eLion and Webmail. Pick one 45 minute session to attend.
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
STEM Scholar Orientation
Smith Chapel
STEM scholars at Penn State Behrend are part of a supportive network of students, peer mentors, faculty members
and staff dedicated to their academic success. Come meet other STEM scholars and learn more about the program
and how it can contribute to your success at Penn State Behrend.
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (The “e” Learning Bus)
Reed Parking Lot
Board and experience the interactive learning bus and find out how the city bus system in Erie works and how you
can use it to connect you to the Erie community and beyond. Students ride FREE with their student ID.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities.
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Library Tours
Lilley Library (first floor)
Library faculty and staff will offer tours and a brief orientation of the Lilley Library. This session will provide an
overview of library services and collections and lasts about 20 minutes. Please meet at the Reference Desk.
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Learning Resource Center Tours
Lilley Library (second floor)
Come to the Learning Resource Center on the 2nd floor of the Lilley Library. See if you’ve been to any of the
destinations on the “101 Places to See before You Die” poster. Find out about the Study Abroad Information
Sessions. Meet a tutor or two. Ask a question.
3:45 p.m. (session 1) or 4:15 (session 2) or 4:45 p.m. (session 3)
WE ARE….Sustainable!
Reed 112
Stop by to learn about all the things that we do at Penn State Behrend to promote sustainability. In addition to
composting, single stream recycling and hydration stations there is so much more. Learn more about our student
club, Greener Behrend, and the many other activities offered on campus and off campus to promote sustainability.
Pick one 30 minute session to attend.
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Campus Tours
Reed Union Building (first floor)
Lion Scouts will offer class schedule tours for new students. New students should bring their class schedules. Tours
will take place every half hour. Meet in the Reed Union Building front entrance (entrance by the bookstore).
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner
Dobbins Hall
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
BehrendTalks
Reed Auditorium, Room 117 (second floor)
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BehrendTalks will give you an inside perspective on the ins and outs of camps life from current students. Student
leaders from a couple of Behrend's major organizations will be dishing out the straight talk on school. There will be
time to text anonymous questions that you were wondering about but were afraid to ask
Sponsored by the Multi-Cultural Council (MCC) and Student Government Association (SGA).
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Behrend Student VIP Bookstore Event
Reed Union Building (first floor)
Come check us out! There will be prize giveaways and snacks PLUS students receive 25% off one Penn State logo’d
apparel!
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Diversity World Party
Reed Front Lawn, Reed Union Building
(Rain Site – Bruno’s Café, Reed Union Building (second floor))
Join the Multi-Cultural Council to celebrate diversity on campus! You can cool down and enjoy Berkey Creamery ice
cream, listen to the local Calypso band, “Ewabo”, and meet new friends from all over! Experience and learn about all
the arts and culture Penn State Behrend has to offer. Bring your friends because you definitely don't want to miss this
event!
Sponsored by the Multi-Cultural Council (MCC) and Student Activity Fee (SAF).
9:00 p.m.
Comedian
Bruno’s Café
Come hang out with your friends and have fun watching this year’s stand-up comedian.
Sponsored by the Lion Entertainment Board (LEB).
10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Welcome Week Dance
Erie Hall
Join other Behrend students and dance the night away! Learn more about The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance
Marathon, affectionately known as THON, which is a yearlong effort to raise funds and awareness for the fight
against pediatric cancer. Bring your friends because you definitely don't want to miss this event!
Sponsored by Behrend Benefitting THON (THON) and the Student Activity Fee (SAF).
11:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Behrend After Dark Kick Off
McGarvey Commons, Reed Union Building
Come down to McGarvey Commons in the Reed Union Building to join in on some fun events. Come alone or bring a
friend. It is sure to be a good time!
Sponsored by the Lion Entertainment Board (LEB) and Student Activity Fee (SAF).
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Saturday, August 22
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Housing & Food Services and ID Office, Senat Hall (ground floor)
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Disability Services, 1 Reed Union Building (first floor)
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. International Student Services, 1 Reed Union Building (first floor)
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Computer Center, Hammermill/Zurn Building
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Police Services, Erie Hall (first floor)
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Mail Services, Reed Union Building (first floor)
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Bookstore, Reed Union Building (first floor)
12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Reed Union Building Information Desk, Reed Union Building (first floor)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Move-In for Returning Students
Students living on campus should check in at the Housing and Food Services office at the Housing and Food
Services check-in table in Dobbins Hall located in the south entrance.
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Back to School Supply Drive
Collection Bins in Residence Halls and Other Designated Locations on Campus
Please remember to bring a school supply item to support the needs of our local children and schools. Suggested
items being collected include a box of crayons, construction paper, pencils, erasers, etc. Collection bins will be
located in the residence halls and other designated sites on campus.
Sponsored by the Center for Service and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Brunch
Dobbins Hall
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Bruno’s Café Open
Reed Union Building (second floor)
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Residence Hall Network Support
Lawrence Hall
ResTechs will be available and will be staffing the Residence Hall Network Help Desk in Lawrence Hall (Enter
Lawrence Hall from the south and use the ResTech intercom)
Those needing assistance can optionally:
Call the Lawrence Hall ResTech Help Desk at 814-898-6550
Visit the web Behrend Restech Database or https://restech.bd.psu.edu/ and ‘report a problem’
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Student Service Projects
Meet in Wintergarden, Reed Union Building Lobby (first floor)
As the newest members of the Penn State community it is important to understand our commitment to our campus
and local communities. To experience the Penn State Values, we wanted to give you the opportunity to get active and
contribute right away. The Center for Service & Civic Leadership along with student organizations Reality Check and
Greener Behrend have planned a few service projects where you can meet new people, get to know your new
surroundings and make an impact through service. Participation in the following projects are on a first come, first
serve basis. Availability may be limited.
PRESQUE ISLE BEACH CLEAN UP
Now that you’re in Erie, it’s time to get involved and check out Presque Isle’s beaches. We will be cleaning
beaches during the first service project of the year. Bring a friend and wear shoes and clothes that can get
wet. Transportation and gloves will be provided. Bus leaves campus promptly at 10:15 a.m.
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Sponsored by Reality Check.
WINTERGREEN GORGE WEED WARRIOR PROJECT
Experience the beauty of the Wintergreen Gorge, one of Behrend’s crown jewels, while helping identify, mark and
properly remove invasive species. Volunteers will work with lead stewards and fellow new students to give native
plant species a better chance of spreading, gradually becoming a larger part of the ecosystem here on campus again.
Supplies will be provided but be sure to wear clothes that can get dirty and closed-toed footwear. No transportation
necessary.
Sponsored by Greener Behrend.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Understanding the Penn State System
Reed Auditorium, Reed Union Building (second floor)
Academic session on understanding general education and learning how to use eLion, WebMail and ANGEL.
Presented by Academic and Career Planning Center (ACPC).
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Galley Convenience Store
Reed Union Building (second floor)
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Welcome Week – Selfie Hunt
Outside Bruno’s Café
Sign up your selfie team outside Bruno’s Café to get the Behrend Selfie Hunt list. This list will have items on campus
to find and to include in your selfie. Snapchat your photos to PSBCru to get points! Winner will win a gift basket of
Penn State merchandise.
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
FastStart Behrend Student Orientation
(MANDATORY for all FastStart Behrend participants)
Reed Auditorium, Reed Union Building (second floor)
Meet other students who are involved with FastStart Behrend. During this session you will learn
more about the program, find out who your mentors will be, and enjoy some refreshments. Let's get your college
career off to a 'fast start'!
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
“Sandblast” - Sand Volleyball Tournament
Sand Volleyball Court - East of Apartment Quad
(Rain Site- Erie Hall)
Bring your own team or be placed on a team to compete in the 20th Annual Sand Volleyball Tournament sponsored by
Sigma Tau Gamma social fraternity! Even if you’re not a player, come and watch your new classmates participate
and mingle with other students while enjoying free food, drinks and music!
Sponsored by Sigma Tau Gamma and the Student Activity Fee (SAF).
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
Behrend Intramural Fields
Ultimate Frisbee is an exciting, non-contact team sport. It mixes the best features of sports such as soccer,
basketball and football. Come and join the men of Triangle social fraternity and try your hand at this simple yet
demanding game.
Sponsored by Triangle Fraternity and the Student Activity Fee (SAF).
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4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner
Dobbins Hall
9:00 p.m.
Movie on the Lawn
Reed Front Lawn, Reed Union Building
(Rain site – Reed Auditorium, Reed Union Building (second floor))
Head down to the Reed Front Lawn and watch the movie “Avengers: Age of Ultron” on the inflatable movie screen!
The Lion Entertainment Board will be giving out beach towels to the first 50 students at the event. The Student
Government Association will be giving out FREE popcorn during the movie.
Sponsored by the Lion Entertainment Board (LEB), Student Government Association (SGA) and Student Activity Fee
(SAF).
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Pinterest Party
Wintergarden, Reed Union Building
Do you enjoy Pinterest? Do you enjoy crafts? This is the event for you! Enjoy meeting and spending time with your
peers while working on fun Pinterest projects together! All types of craft supplies will be available for you to make a
personalized craft to display in your new residence hall room!
Sponsored by The Panhellenic Council and the Student Activity Fee (SAF).
9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Welcome Week Gaming Night
McGarvey Commons, Gaming Lounge, Reed 112, 113 and 114, Reed Union Building
Come for the games; come for the people; come for free chips and soda! There will be video games,
controllers, board games and projectors for everyone to use. Play video games such as Super Smash
Brothers, Rock Band, Street Fighter and Halo in the Commons or check out Wii in the Gaming Lounge.
Upstairs of Reed there will be tabletop role-playing games and other games that require a quieter
environment. We encourage everyone to bring their own game consoles to Game Night so more people can
play at the same time.
Sponsored by The Fantasy Gamers Club.
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Sunday, August 23
Select Offices Open for Student Assistance
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Housing and Food Services and ID + Office, Senat Hall
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Bookstore, Reed Union Building (first floor)
2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Reed Union Building Information Desk, Reed Union Building (first floor)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Move-In for Returning Students
Returning Students living on campus should check in at the Housing and Food Services office at the Housing and
Food Services Check-In table in Dobbins Hall located in the south entrance.
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Back to School Supply Drive
Collection Bins in Residence Halls and Other Designated Locations on Campus
Please remember to bring a school supply item to support the needs of our local children and schools. Suggested
items being collected include a box of crayons, construction paper, pencils, erasers, etc. Collection bins will be
located in the residence halls and other designated sites on campus.
Sponsored by the Center for Service and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Brunch
Dobbins Hall
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Bruno’s Cafe
Reed Union Building (second floor)
11:00 a.m.
Protestant Campus Ministry Worship Service
Smith Chapel Living Room
Once classes begin, the interdenominational services are held weekly on Sunday evenings at 4:00 p.m. representing
various Protestant traditions, and students are encouraged to participate as worship leaders and musicians. Each
service is followed by refreshments and fellowship.
11:00 a.m.
Roman Catholic Mass
Smith Chapel Worship Area
Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM) and Newman Association are a fun and welcoming group of people working to bring
students closer to God and each other through community, prayer, learning, and service. We hope you can join us
for Mass!
During the academic year, Catholic Mass is held Sundays at 7:00 p.m. at the Smith Chapel.
12:00 p.m.
Campus Ministries Welcome Picnic
Smith Chapel Lawn
Join PCM & CCM for picnic food, music, and lawn games outside the Smith Chapel. Feel free to come just for the
picnic, or come to church and stay afterwards. We look forward to meeting you!
Sponsored by Catholic Campus Ministry, Protestant Campus Ministry, and Student Activity Fee (SAF).
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12:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
The Galley Convenience Store
Reed Union Building (second floor)
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Residence Hall Network Support
ResTechs will be available and will be staffing the Residence Hall Network Help Desk in Lawrence Hall (Enter
Lawrence Hall from the south and use the ResTech intercom)
Those needing assistance can optionally:
Call the Lawrence Hall ResTech Help Desk at 814-898-6550
Visit the web at Behrend Restech Database or https://restech.bd.psu.edu/ and ‘report a problem’
All Campus Welcome Celebration
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Welcome Week Carnival
Reed Front Lawn, Reed Union Building
(Rain Site - McGarvey Commons)
Join the festivities and start making memories of your first week of college! There will be many fun carnival attractions
such as a Mechanical Bull, Sand Art, and Big Chair Photos! Come hungry because there will be free food, snacks
and pop to enjoy while you listen to live music!
Sponsored by Panhellenic and Interfraternity Council and the Student Activity Fee (SAF).
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Exotic Petting Zoo
Reed Front Lawn, Reed Union Building
Alligators, snakes, chinchillas and many more! Come and enjoy a variety of exotic animals!
Sponsored by the Lion Entertainment Board (LEB) and the Student Activity Fee (SAF).
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Rita’s Italian Ice
Reed Front Lawn, Reed Union Building
(Rain Site – Reed Wintergarden)
Cool down with a variety of ices from Rita’s Italian Ice.
Sponsored by the Lion Entertainment Board (LEB) and the Student Activity Fee (SAF).
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Letter Art
Reed Front Lawn, Reed Union Building
(Rain Site – Reed Wintergarden)
Create your own custom letter art to keep in your residence hall!
Sponsored by the Lion Entertainment Board (LEB) and the Student Activity Fee (SAF).
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Custom Photo Water Bottles
Reed Front Lawn, Reed Union Building
(Rain Site – Reed Wintergarden)
Create your own custom photo water bottle!
Sponsored by the Lion Entertainment Board (LEB) and the Student Activity Fee (SAF).
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12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Custom Photo Phone Cases
Reed Front Lawn, Reed Union Building
(Rain Site – Reed Wintergarden)
Create your very own phone case from pictures taken that day or from a collection of pictures that you already have.
Sponsored by the Lion Entertainment Board (LEB) and the Student Activity Fee (SAF).
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Photobooth
Reed Front Lawn, Reed Union Building
(Rain Site – Reed Gaming Lounge)
While you are at the carnival, don’t forget to check out the awesome photobooth with your friends. You will also have
a chance to meet some fantastic recent Behrend graduates.
Sponsored by the Behrend Alumni Society.
4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dinner
Dobbins Hall
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Behrend Bingo
Erie Hall
Gather around for the first Midnight Bingo of the 2015-2016 school year!!! Bingo is free for all Behrend students with
your Penn State ID. Extra cards are 50 cents and there will be FREE food at intermission. Come and win some
awesome prizes like a flat screen television or a tub of cheeseballs!
Sponsored by Lion Ambassadors and the Student Activity Fee (SAF).
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Monday, August 24 – Friday, August 28 (First Week of Classes)
Monday, August 24
7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Breakfast
Dobbins Hall
7:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Bruno’s Café Open
Reed Union Building (second floor)
9:00 a.m. -12:00 a.m.
The Galley Convenience Store
Reed Union Building (second floor)
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lunch
Dobbins Hall
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Dinner
Dobbins Hall
7:30 p.m.
Intramurals 101 - The most fun you will have in class all year
Junker Center
Come on over to the Junker Center and experience what goes on with Behrend's largest student activity, the
Intramural and Recreation Program. We will give you a taste of some of the activities we have to offer as we play
some extreme dodge ball. We will also be giving away FREE t-shirts to a lucky few!
Tuesday, August 25
9:00 p.m.
Soccer
Soccer Field
Show off your soccer skills and win a t-shirt – even some non-winners will receive t-shirts. We will make teams from
all who show up.
Wednesday, August 26
12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Understanding the Penn State System
Reed 150
Academic session on understanding general education and learning how to use eLion, WebMail and ANGEL.
Presented by Academic and Career Planning Center (ACPC).
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Club Showcase
McGarvey Commons, Reed Union Building
Club Showcase is a time for you to learn more about recognized clubs and organizations on campus. Whether you
want to get involved now or just see what Behrend has to offer, this is the event for you! Behrend’s club members will
be on hand to showcase their organization. Club Showcase will give you an opportunity to meet current members,
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ask questions, and find out about meetings and upcoming events. This is your first step to become a future leader on
campus!
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and the Student Activity Fee (SAF).
9:00 p.m.
Football
Soccer Field
Show off your football skills and win a t-shirt – even some non-winners will receive t-shirts. We will make teams from
all who show up.
Thursday, August 27
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Understanding the Penn State System
Reed 112
Academic session on understanding general education and learning how to use eLion, WebMail and ANGEL.
Presented by Academic and Career Planning Center (ACPC).
9:00 p.m.
Ultimate Frisbee
Soccer Field
Show off your Frisbee skills and win a t-shirt – even some non-winners will receive t-shirts. We will make teams from
all who show up.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, September 10, 2015
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Delta Chi Pig Roast
Reed Front Lawn, Reed Union Building
Come hang out with the brothers of Delta Chi and take part in a delicious free pig roast catered by Kal Darres from
Petra’s restaurant in Erie! All students are welcome!
Sponsored by Delta Chi and the Student Activity Fee (SAF).
Thursday, September 17, 2015
7:30 p.m.
Speaker Series Presents: Bill Rosemann
McGarvey Commons
During his 20+ years in the world of super heroes, Marvel and Marvel Games Creative Director Bill Rosemann has
been a journalist, copywriter, and script writer, Your Man @ Marvel blogger, marketing director, editor and Marvel
ambassador. Bill now oversees all content produced by Marvel Custom Solutions and also guides several of the
company’s key series, including Stephen King’s The Dark Tower, Disney Kingdoms, and all titles based on Marvels’
cinematic universe.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and the Student Activity Fee (SAF).
Saturday, September 19, 2015
Cedar Point
Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, September 8 starting at 7:30 a.m. at the Reed Union Building (RUB) Information
Desk. Transportation is provided Tickets are $25.00 each. Must have a Penn State ID.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
7:30 p.m.
Speaker Series Presents: Robbie Bach
McGarvey Commons
A leading influencer of consumer technology and the strategic mind behind the revolutionary game console Xbox,
Microsoft's former President of Entertainment & Devices and Chief Xbox Officer, Robbie Bach, is the expert that
business leaders, entrepreneurs and organizations turn to for insight on strategy, leadership and people
management. A dedicated community leader and social activist, Bach serves on many prominent boards, including
the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and the US Olympic Committee, and continues to make significant strides in
applying his experiences to social issues.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and the Student Activity Fee (SAF).
Friday, October 23 – October 25, 2015
Parents and Families Weekend
Various Locations
Parents and Families Weekend is one of the highlights of the fall semester at Penn State Behrend. A celebration for
young and old alike, it offers plenty of things to do for students, parents, brothers and sisters, extended familyeveryone! There is a lot to celebrate at Penn State Behrend: a beautiful campus, talented faculty who foster
academic excellence, a wide variety of extracurricular activities, the opportunity to develop close, lasting friendships,
and much more. Visit http://behrend.psu.edu/parentsandfamilies for more details.
Saturday, October 31, 2015
All-U-Day, Penn State vs. Illinois
What is All-U-Day? It is an opportunity for students from all of the Penn State campuses to experience a Penn State
home football game and related activities. Tickets will be sold at the Reed Union Building Information Desk (located
outside of Student Activities) on Tuesday, September 29 starting at 7:30 a.m. Tickets are non-refundable.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2015
7:30 p.m.
Speaker Series Presents: Briana Scurry
McGarvey Commons
Briana Scurry is legendary U.S. goalkeeper, two-time Olympic Gold medalist and World Cup champion and will be
speaking on overcoming obstacles to achieve success on and off the field.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and the Student Activity Fee (SAF).
Friday, February 12 – Saturday, February 13, 2016
2016 Penn State Behrend Student Leadership Conference
Students who attend the 2016 Penn State Behrend Student Leadership Conference will choose from over 20 different
leadership sessions focused on individual leadership and at the organizational level. Sessions offered will be useful
for all students ranging from emerging leaders through experienced leaders.
Round trip transportation to and from the Bayfront Convention Center, Friday night lodging at the Erie Sheraton
Bayfront, three meals and complimentary snacks, and entertainment are all provided. Cost is $20 per student.
http://behrend.psu.edu/slc
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and the Student Activity Fee (SAF).
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Upcoming Home Athletic Events
Date
8/25/2015
Day
Tue.
Sport
Men's Soccer
8/27/2015
8/30/2015
9/4/2015
9/4/2015
Thurs.
Sun.
Fri.
Fri.
Women's Soccer
Women's Soccer
Women's Tennis
Women's Soccer
9/5/2015
Sat.
Men's Soccer
9/5/2015
9/5/2015
Sat.
Sat.
Men's Tennis
Women's Soccer
9/6/2015
9/9/2015
9/11/2015
Sun.
Wed.
Fri.
Men's Soccer
Men's Soccer
Women's Volleyball
9/12/2015
Sat.
Women's Volleyball
9/16/2015
9/18/2015
9/18/2015
9/19/2015
Wed.
Fri.
Fri.
Sat.
9/19/2015
9/21/2015
9/22/2015
9/22/2015
9/25/2015
9/26/2015
9/27/2015
Sat.
Mon.
Tue.
Tue.
Tue.
Sat.
Sun.
Women's Soccer
Women's Tennis
Men's Soccer
M & W Cross
Country
Women's Tennis
M & W Golf
Women's Tennis
Women's Soccer
Men's Tennis
Men's Water Polo
Men's Water Polo
9/29/2015
9/29/2015
Tue.
Tue.
Women's Tennis
Men's Soccer
9/29/2015
Tue.
Women's Soccer
9/30/2015
Wed.
Women's Volleyball
Opponent
Mercyhurst
N.E.
Gannon
Mercyhurst
Medaille
Carnegie
Mellon
Baldwin &
Wallace
Geneva
Baldwin &
Wallace
Championship
Grove City
Behrend
Tourney
Behrend
Tourney
Mt. Union
Franciscan
Allegheny
Behrend
Invite
LaRoche
PSB Invite
Westminster
Grove City
Mt. Union
W&J
Salem
International
Pitt. Bradford
Hilbert
College
Hilbert
College
Pitt. Bradford
Time
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
(Scrimmage)
(Scrimmage)
(Scrimmage)
2:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
3:30/7:30 p.m.
10:30/2:30p.m.
7:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
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