Fusion: New Student Orientation Day 2 – Sunday, Aug. 31
This day will help students learn the ins and outs of academic life including working with professors, maximizing study time and utilizing support services. The day concludes with a variety of interactive activities designed to help students meet others, take care of last minute University business, as well as have fun.
- Orientation Help Center (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) EMU Student Center
- EMU Bookstore open (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) EMU Student Center
- Bruce T. Halle Library open (1-6 p.m.) Halle Library
- Breakfast (9:15-10:15 a.m.) The Commons
- Group Kick-off (10:15-10:45 a.m.) Bowen Field House
- Life in the Classroom (11 a.m. to 12 p.m.) Various Locations
EMU faculty tell it like it is — from the syllabus to office hours, what your professors are looking for, what to expect on the first day of classes and how to take responsibility for your learning. - Group Time and Campus, Library and Class Schedule Tours - (various 1 – 5:45 p.m.) Main Campus
Find your class schedule, hook up with your orientation group and we’ll make sure you know where you’re going for your first day of classes. Once you see how easy it is to find your way around the classroom buildings and the library, you’ll wonder why you ever felt nervous. - CloseUp Theatre Troupe (various 1-4:30 p.m.) Pease Auditorium &
- CloseUp Discussions (various 1-5:45 p.m.) Various Locations
A high-impact, high-energy show, written and performed by EMU’s own student theatre troupe. No subject is taboo in this honest exploration of the issues, choices and decisions that college students make. This show is a huge hit every year with Fusion participants—you’ll see why. - EaglePalooza at the Student Center (5-8 p.m.) EMU Student Center
Live entertainment, interactive activities and great meal choices, accompanied by resource tables ranging from Financial Aid to Academic Advising. You can pick up your course confirmation, check out Commuter Central, buy your books and first pair of EMU sweats, and visit great campus resources like Health Education, Athletics, Diversity and Community Involvement, the Holman Learning Center and Career Services. - Playfair! (8:15-9:45 p.m.) Bowen Field House
Playfair! is totally unlike anything you have ever experienced. It’s described as the world’s largest mixer — more than just an entertainment event — an icebreaker extraordinaire. - Late Night Entertainment (9:30 p.m.to end) Various Locations Each night there will be special optional evening entertainment and activities!