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Wednesday, August 20
8:00am-11:00am         Continental Breakfast                        Randall Campus Center
Hosted by The Alumni Association

 

8:00am-11:00am         Resident Students Check-In              Randall Campus Center

Immediately following check-in, you may move into your Residence Hall room

 

9:00am-10:30am         Commuter Students Check-In            Randall Campus Center

 

10:00am                       Malone Spirit Band                            Herbert W. Hoover Courtyard

 

11:00am-12:00pm       Commuter Meeting                             The Johnson Center Chapel                                  

New commuter students and their families are invited to attend this very informative session.Shuttle service is available to and from the Johnson Center beginning at 10:30am.from behind the Brehme Centennial Center. Look for the balloon arch. Shuttle service will also be available beginning at 12:00pm to bring families back to the Brehme Centennial Center for lunch.

 

9:00am-4:00pm        The Advising and Testing Office (CC102) is open all week to help students who have not previously registered or those who need to make schedule changes. 

 

10:45am-12:45pm     Lunch                                                    Hoover Dining Commons

Old-fashioned box/picnic lunch.                                             Herbert W. Hoover Courtyard

Pick up your lunch in the Hoover Dining Commons. You may eat in our dining hall or take your picnic to the Herbert W. Hoover Courtyard. All students and their guests are invited.You will need to use the ticket(s) you received at check-in.(Commuter students may eat, as our guest in our Dining Hall through Sunday, August 24.  You will need to show your student I.D.)

Shuttle service will continue to and from the Johnson Center beginning at 12:30 pm. From behind the Brehme Centennial Center     

 

1:00pm                    All Parents and Students Meeting                  The Johnson Center            

You will be seated according to your College Experience Class (GEN. 100) or transfer section.  Please check your   schedule for your section number.

 

1:30pm-2:00pm       Student Informational Meeting                       The Johnson Center            

Required meeting for all students

 

1:30pm-2:45pm       Small Group Sessions For Parents               The Johnson Center            

You will be given a map when you enter the building.            

The following sessions are each offered two times: 1:30pm 2:00pm and 2:15pm 2:45pm  You may attend any two sessions.    

1. Fine Arts                                                                                                               Room # 120    

Faculty members of the Fine Arts Department will discuss the many opportunities available for students in both vocal and instrumental music,     out-reach groups and art.    

2. Athletics                                                                                                                Room 106A    

Charlie Grimes, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, will provide information about Malone’s athletic programs, training facilities and athletic insurance.

3. Academics at Malone College                                                                                 Room 106B

William J.Friesen, PhD, Provost, will present this session describing the Malone’s curriculum, opportunities for domestic and international off-campus study programs, and recommendations for student academic success.    

4. Spiritual Life                                                                                                          Room 236    

Randy Heckert, Malone Pastor, Linda Leon, Director of Campus Ministries, Celia King, Director of Service-Learning, and the Student Directors of     Spiritual Life will discuss the various opportunities available for students to become involved in spiritual growth and campus ministries.    

5. Campus Life                                                                                                          Room 105    

Rae Showen, Director of Student Activities, will discuss the importance of balanced co-curricular involvement as it relates to a healthy holistic     college experience.  She will present the diverse menu of involvement opportunities for students of all interest levels and discuss how campus     involvement relates to overall student satisfaction at Malone College.

6. School of Nursing                                                                                                 Room CDC Gym 

Christy Pester, Assistant Professor of Nursing, and Robin Adams Weber, Assistant Professor of Nursing, will present "Malone Nursing". A question and answer time will follow.    

7. Letting Go: A Parent’s Transition From High School to College                             Room 122

Jo Glover, Assistant Director of Malone Counseling Center, facilitates this very timely session. This session examines various developmental     stages that adolescents face and offers practical ideas to help parents with the college transition, to locate that balance between letting go and overly helping, and to help reduce guilt over not being able to do more.

8. What Parents Need to Know About Financial Aid and Paying The Bills                The Chapel

Pam Pustay, Director of Financial Aid, and Ron Messner, The College Controller, will facilitate this very important session. Topics to be covered include all aspects of financial aid; payment plans; check cashing policy, food service and the bookstore.

9. Malone’s Heritage                                                                                                  Room 107A

John Russell, Director of Admissions, presents a reflection and a challenge of Malone’s Heritage.  The legacy we enjoy as a prominent Christian college and how a “Look Back” will aid us as we “Look Ahead”.

10. Counseling and Student Health Centers                                                               Room 107B    

The professional staffs of these two student services will provide an overview of services for students, discuss confidentiality issues, cover     developmental tasks of college students and inform parents how they can help their student get needed services.    

11. Information Technology                                                                                        Room 101    

Clark Hoopes, Director of Information Technologies presents an overview of computer and media services available at Malone. Topics include: Internet, email, and wireless, all campus computer Services in the residence halls, library, class rooms and computer labs will be reviewed and discussed. We also will look ahead at future campus technology plans.

12. Career Development Center                                                                                  Room  106C   

Doug Reichenberger, Director of Career Development Center and Colleen Winney, Assistant Director, will present an overview of services and     resources provided for career planning, experiential learning, and job search development.  There will be a demonstration of the online career     assessment system called MyPlan that will assist students in making their career plans.  They will also give examples of internships in which Malone  students participate and they will provide statistical information regarding the status of recent graduates.  In addition, suggestions will be offered to parents regarding ways they can encourage and assist their students with the career planning and development process.    

13. Student Access Services                                                                                     Room 103    

(Offered first session only)  Anna Meadows, Director of Student Access Services, will provide information to parents about services available to     students with physical, learning, or psychological disabilities.

 

3:00pm 4:00pm        Parent Informational Session                                        The Johnson Center

 

2:00pm-4:00pm        Part-Time and Transfer Student Session                     The Stewart Room            

Designed with specific information tailored for you.

 

2:00pm-4:00pm        Students will meet for their College Experience Class Section (GEN. 100)            

Check your schedule for your section number                

                Section 1                    Brehme Centennial Center 103                

                Section 2                    Mitchell Hall 205                

                Section 3                    Brehme Centennial Center 105                

                Section 4                    Mitchell Hall 103                

                Section 5                    Founders Hall 24                

                Section 6                    Mitchell Hall 109                

                Section 7                    Heritage Hall I                

                Section 8                    Heritage Hall II                

                Section 9                    Cattell Library 49                

                Section 10                   Mitchell Hall 105                

                Section 11                   Timken Science 221                

                Section 12                    DeVol Hall IV                

                Section 13                    Mitchell Hall 107                

                Section 14                    Timken Science 251                    

                Section 15                    Timken Science 271                

                Section 16                    DeVol Hall I
                Section 17                    Mitchell Hall 203
                Section 18                    DeVol Hall II
                Section 19                    Regula Hall 303
                Section 20                    Brehme Centennial Center 107
                Section 21                    Mitchell Hall 207
                Transfer and Part-Time Student Section            The Stewart Room

4:00pm-4:45pm        Worship Service                                 The Johnson Center

Worship led by Rev. Randy Heckert, Malone Pastor                

 

5:00pm 5:30pm        GOOD-BYE TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Thanks to all families who have attended these activities.  We trust you have learned more about Malone and feel confident in leaving your son or daughter with us. We pledge to help make their college experience a meaningful one. We hope you will feel free to contact any of the people you have met today when you have questions or concerns. God's blessings to you and your new Malone student.

 

5:00pm-6:30pm        Dinner                                                                                Hoover Dining Commons

 

6:30pm                     New Student Group Picture                                               Intramural Field

 

7:00pm-8:30pm        New Student Olympics                                                      Intramural Field

Students will compete according to their College Experience Class Section. (GEN.100) or transfer Section.

Rain Location-Osborne Hall

 

10:00pm            Residence Hall Floor Meetings

Thursday, August 21


7:00am 8:00am        Breakfast                                                            Hoover Dining Commons

8:00am                    Camp Gideon                                                       Leave From in Front of
The College Experience Class (GEN.100)                                           Osborne Hall

Sections: 3,5,6,9,10,11,12,14,17,18, and 20

 

8:30am                    Seminar   

Sections: 1,2,4,7,8, and Transfer Students                                       The Stewart Room

Sections 13,15,16,19 and 21                                                              Silk Auditorium        

 

10:15am                 Transfer students Computer Lab Training           Regula Hall 300

 

10:15am  Students will meet with their College Experience Class (GEN.100)                

                Section  1                    Mitchell Hall 207                

                Section  2                    Mitchell Hall 105
                Section  4                    Mitchell Hall 301
                Section  7                    Mitchell Hall 209
                Section  8                    Mitchell Hall 109
                Section 13                    Mitchell Hall 107
                Section 15                    Mitchell Hall 303
                Section 16                `    Mitchell Hall 107
                Section 19                    Mitchell Hall 103
                Section 21                    Mitchell Hall 109
   
11:00am-12:00pm             Lunch                                                            Hoover Dining Commons

12:00pm-5:00pm              Into The Streets                                             Leave From Behind
The College Experience Class (GEN.100)                                              Brehme Centennial Center

Sections 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 13, 15, 16, 19, 21 and Transfer Students    

 

5:00pm-6:30pm                 Dinner                                                           Hoover Dining Commons

 

5:00                                   Transfer Taco Dinner                                  The Stewart Room            

*Transfer Students Only

 

5:00pm-8:00pm                  Chorale & Women’s Concert Choir Auditions TBA

 

7:00pm                                Ice Cream Party                                         Herbert W. Hoover Courtyard

Hosted by The President’s Leadership Team and Their Spouses

 

8:30pm-9:30pm                    Karaoke                                                      Bennett Lounge

Sponsored by Residence Life Staff

 

10:00pm                               Residence Hall Floor Meetings

Friday, August 22


7:00am 8:00am        Breakfast                                          Hoover Dining Commons

8:00am                    Camp Gideon                                     Leave From in Front of

The College Experience Class (GEN.100)                        Osborne Hall         

Sections 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 13, 15, 16, 19, and 21

 

8:30am                    Seminar   
Sections 3, 5, 6, 9, 10                                                      Stewart Room

Sections 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, 20                                        Silk Auditorium

 

10:15am  Students will meet with their College Experience Class (GEN.100)
                Section  3                    Mitchell Hall 203
                Section  5                    Mitchell Hall 103
                Section  6                    Mitchell Hall 209
                Section  9                    Mitchell Hall 109
                Section  10                    Mitchell Hall 107
                Section  11                    Mitchell Hall 205
                Section  12                    Mitchell Hall 107
                Section 14                    Mitchell Hall 105
                Section 17                    Mitchell Hall 301
                Section 18                    Mitchell Hall 303
                Section 20                    Mitchell Hall 305

           ** Transfer Students Fun Trips
            Meet your group at the designated time and location.

11:00am-12:00pm        Lunch                                                        Hoover Dining Commons

12:00pm-5:00pm          Into The Streets                                          Leave From Behind
The College Experience Class (GEN. 100)                                      Brehme Centennial Center
Sections 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, 20

5:00pm-6:30pm            Dinner                                                           Hoover Dining Commons

7:00pm                         Malone College at The Palace                       Canton Palace Theatre
McComedy will entertain us followed by the movie The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Vans will begin leaving for The Palace Theatre from in front of The Randall Campus Center. (First trip to leave by 6:45pm. second by7:00pm.) 

**For those planning to drive separately,doors will close at 7:45pm.You will need your college I.D. for admission.       

Saturday, August 23


8:00am-11:00am            Continental Breakfast                                  Hoover Dining Commons

10:30am-11:00am          Orienting the First Year                               The Stewart Room
Freshmen who have previously signed up for the wilderness trip will meet to discuss necessary details. If you have questions please call X8442.

11:00am                         Campus Tours & Computer Training

Sections 1 and 2                        Regula Hall 300         

Section 3                                    Regula Hall 105            

Section 4                                    Timken Science 111

 

11:30am           

Section 5                                    Regula Hall 300          

Section 6                                    Regula Hall 105            

Section 7                                    Timken Science 111

12:00pm    

Sections 8 and 9                        Regula Hall 300           

Section 10                                  Regula Hall 105          

Section 11                                  Timken Science 111

 

12:30pm           

Section 12                                  Regula Hall 12            

Section 13                                  Regula Hall 105            

Section 14                                  Timken Science 111

 

1:00pm       

Sections 15 and 16                   Regula Hall 300          

Section 17                                 Regula Hall 105            

Section 18                                 Timken Science 111

1:30pm           

Section 19                                Regula Hall 300           

Section 20                                Regula Hall 105           

Section 21                                Timken Science 111        

 

**Bring your class schedule.  Meet in the Herbert W. Hoover Courtyard 12:00pm-5:00pm        Bookstore Open

 

1:00pm-4:00pm        Chaos Day          

Sponsored by Student Senate                                        Watch for Posters  With Details

 

1:00pm-4:00pm        Returning Students Check-In       

 

6:00pm-9:00pm        The Main Event                                The Quad           

Sponsored by Malone College Commuter Connection AND The College Experience Course Assistants (CECA). Join in the giant musical chair contest. Great prizes will be given to the first twenty winners. Many other games. 6:00pm-7:30pm. Dinner will be served as part of The Main Event.    

11:30pm                    Roller Skating                                  NCSC            

VLBA (Vans Leave Barn At) 11:30 p.m. There is a $1.50 skate rental fee. Speed or Inline skate rental fee is $3.00. Free to those not skating.

Sunday, August 24


8:00am-9:30am        “New Student” Worship Service                            The Johnson Center Chapel
The Campus Ministries Staff

11:30am-1:00pm        Church Rush                                                         Hoover Dining Commons
Sponsored by The Spiritual Life Committee. Representatives from area churches will be available to students seeking a church home while at Malone. Students are invited to come and browse, converse and ask questions about the many ministries from the Canton community

11:30am 2:00pm        Brunch                                                                    Hoover Dining Commons

2:00pm-5:00pm         Several optional activities are available.                 Watch for Posters with details

Sponsored by Intramurals           

 

4:00pm                      Multicultural Student Union Mixer

Contact The Office of Multicultural Services, Brenda Stevens for information.

 

4:30pm-6:00pm        Dinner                                                                       Hoover Dining Commons

 

7:00pm                     Concert of Prayer                                                     The Johnson Center Chapel