Fall Semester, 2007
International Student
Orientation
New International
Student
Schedule and
Information
July 30 August 17, 2007
Dear New Student,
Welcome! We are delighted that you have chosen to be a
part of the Virginia Tech community.
This guide
is designed to let you know about the many events that are happening each day
during orientation. There is a
lot to get done before classes begin, and we would like to assist you so that
you will be ready when classes start on Monday, August 20. We encourage you to read this guide carefully
and plan how you will accomplish the necessary steps. We are happy to help and support you
throughout this process. If you have
family members with you, they are welcome and encouraged to attend any of the
events or sessions during orientation. If you need assistance between or after
events, there is a Temporary Housing staff member available 24 hours each day
in Main Eggleston Hall during the orientation sessions. We also staff a 24-hour emergency cell phone
if you have a problem that needs a staff members attention or assistance.
Once again,
we are glad that you are here and we look forward to getting to know you!
Sincerely,
The
Cranwell International Center
Located
on the Virginia Tech Campus
West End of Clay Street, Blacksburg, VA
http://www.international.vt.edu/cranwell
8:00
am 5:00 pm (Monday Friday)
CONTACT
INFORMATION
540.231.6527 Office Telephone
540.230.8747 Emergency Cell Phone (Available every day 24 hours)
540.231.3808
Fax
540.231.7254 Temporary
Housing
STAFF
Kim Beisecker,
Director Jennifer
Wagstaff, Assistant Director of Student Support
Email:
kbeiseck@vt.edu Email:
jennyw@vt.edu
Belinda Pauley,
CPS/CAP; Asst to the Director Diana Housein-Salaita, Coordinator of
Support Services
Email:
bpauley@vt.edu Email: dsalaita@vt.edu
Karen Wolfson,
Program Specialist Rachel Christensen, Community Liaison
Email:
kwolfson@vt.edu Email:
rachrist@vt.edu
Jonathan McCloud,
Graduate Assistant
Email:
mccloud@vt.edu
International Graduate
Student Services Graduate School
Located at the Graduate Life Center at Donaldson Brown
Rooms 111 and 112
8:00 am 5:00 pm (Monday Friday)
CONTACT INFORMATION
540.231.8486 Office Telephone
540.231.3714
Fax
STAFF
Monika Gibson, Director Ruth Athanson, Immigration
Advisor Zelma Harris,
Immigration Advisor
Email: gibsonm@vt.edu Email: Athanson@vt.edu Email:
zelma@vt.edu
Week One (July 30 August 5) -
International Orientation Events
Monday, July 30
*Temporary Housing Opens 128 Main
Eggleston. Remains open until August 14.
|
8:30am 4:30pm |
Welcome/Information Center at Cranwell International Center Obtain required information pertaining to VT and the community. |
Tasks to Accomplish Today:
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Tuesday, July 31
|
8:30am 4:30pm |
Welcome/Information Center at Cranwell International Center Obtain required information pertaining to VT and the community. |
Tasks to Accomplish Today:
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Wednesday, August 1
|
8:30am 4:30pm |
Welcome/Information Center at Cranwell International Center Obtain required information pertaining to VT and the community. |
|
2:00pm |
Errand Shuttle Departs from Main Eggleston Free transportation to take care of business in the Blacksburg community. |
|
7:00pm |
Movie Night - Main Eggleston Lounge Come relax, enjoy some popcorn, and watch a popular film. |
Tasks to Accomplish Today:
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Thursday, August 2
|
8:30am 4:30pm |
Welcome/Information Center at Cranwell International Center Obtain required information pertaining to VT and the community. |
|
2:00pm |
Errand Shuttle Departs from Main Eggleston Free transportation to take care of business in the Blacksburg community. |
|
7:00pm |
Board Game Night - Main Eggleston
Lounge Come relax, enjoy some refreshments and play board games and cards. |
Tasks to Accomplish Today:
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Friday, August 3
|
8:30am 4:30pm |
Welcome/Information Center at Cranwell International Center Obtain required information pertaining to VT and the community. |
|
9:00am |
Campus Walking Tour Depart from Main Eggleston Join our Orientation Mentors for a tour of our beautiful campus. |
|
11am 10pm |
Blacksburg Stepping Out Town Festival - Next to campus on Main St and
College Avenue. A festival with live music, arts & crafts, and great cuisine! |
|
4:00pm |
Cookies & Conversation - Main Eggleston Lounge Meet Americans for delicious refreshments and good conversation. |
Tasks to Accomplish Today:
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Saturday, August 4
|
11am 10pm |
Blacksburg Stepping Out Town Festival - Next to campus on Main St and
College Avenue. A festival with live music, arts & crafts, and great cuisine! |
Sunday, August 5
|
1pm 4pm |
Blacksburg Walking Tour and Picnic Depart from Main Eggleston This
tour highlights the history of downtown Blacksburg and ends with a picnic! |
|
5:00pm |
Shuttle to Walmart Depart from Main Eggleston Join us for a quick trip to Walmart to pick up essential items. |
Week Two (August 6 12) -
International Orientation Events
Monday, August 6
|
8:30am 4:30pm |
Welcome/Information Center at Cranwell International Center Obtain required information pertaining to VT and the community. |
|
9:00am |
Campus Walking Tour Depart from Main Eggleston Join our Orientation Mentors for a tour of our beautiful campus. |
|
1:00pm 5:00pm |
Apartment Tour Depart from Main Eggleston Join the off-campus housing staff for a tour of Blacksburg Apartments. |
|
3:00pm |
Grocery Shopping in America Depart from Main Eggleston Join our Health Educators to learn about nutrition and grocery shopping. |
|
4:00pm |
Cookies & Conversation - Main Eggleston Lounge Meet Americans for delicious refreshments and good conversation. |
|
6:00pm |
Dinner with an American Family You Must Sign Up in Main
Eggleston! Space is limited! Join an
American Family for dinner in their home. |
Tasks to Accomplish Today:
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Tuesday, August 7
|
8:30am 4:30pm |
Welcome/Information Center at Cranwell International Center Obtain required information pertaining to VT and the community. |
|
9:00am |
Campus Walking Tour Depart from Main Eggleston Join our Orientation Mentors for a tour of our beautiful campus. |
|
9:00am |
Meet the Director of Cranwell Cranwell International Center
Upstairs Office The opportunity to speak Kim Beisecker, Director of CIC, about anything
on your mind! |
|
2:00pm |
Errand Shuttle Departs from Main Eggleston Free transportation to take care of business in the Blacksburg community. |
|
7:00pm |
Movie Night - Main Eggleston Lounge Come relax, enjoy some popcorn, and watch a popular film. |
Tasks to Accomplish Today:
ό ________________________________
ό ________________________________
Wednesday, August 8
|
8:30am 4:30pm |
Welcome/Information Center at Cranwell International Center Obtain required information pertaining to VT and the community. |
|
9:00am |
Campus Walking Tour Depart from Main Eggleston Join our Orientation Mentors for a tour of our beautiful campus. |
|
3:00pm |
Grocery Shopping in America Depart from Main Eggleston Join our Health Educators to learn about nutrition and grocery
shopping. |
|
6:00pm |
Spaghetti Dinner Main Eggleston! Join the Cranwell Staff for a pasta dinner. (Vegetarian option
available.) |
|
7:00pm |
Campus Legend Tour Depart from Main Eggleston Join Jonathon McCloud for a special tour highlighting the myths and
legends at VT. |
Tasks to Accomplish Today:
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