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.

 

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.