Welcome and Orientation Events February 2025
Daily mealtimes
Breakfast: 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Lunch: 11:45 am – 1:30 pm
Dinner: 6:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Sunday Brunch: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Use our Campus Map to navigate your way around.
Time, location, topic, and Zoom link of events are subject to change
Monday, February 3
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 7:00pm | New Student Arrival Welcome to MIU! | Argiro Student Center Foyer |
| 3:40pm - 4:20pm | Walmart Shuttle | Pick up outside Argiro Student Center by Campus Map |
| 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Connect with the Dean Maggie Ventsias, Dean of Students | Join via Zoom ID 672 767 5743 |
Tuesday, February 4
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 7:00pm | New Student Arrival Welcome to MIU! | Argiro Student Center Foyer |
| 10:00am - 4:30pm | Student ID Pickup | Argiro Student Center |
| 3:40pm - 4:20pm | Walmart Shuttle | Pick up outside Argiro Student Center by Campus Map |
| 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Connect with the Dean Maggie Ventsias, Dean of Students | Join via Zoom ID 672 767 5743 |
Wednesday, February 5
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 12:00pm | Student ID Pick Up | Dreier Building, Room #105 |
| 1:15pm - 2:00pm | MIU New Student Welcome Hosted by the Student Life Department and the Leadership Team | Dalby Hall, Argiro Student Center |
| 2:05pm - 2:45pm | Residential Life Welcome Presented by Earl Needhammer, Director of the Residential Life Department | Dalby Hall |
| 3:00pm - 3:35pm | Promoting Health and Wellness Presented by Dustin Matthews, Professor and Career Center Associate | Dalby Hall |
| 3:40pm - 4:00pm | Dining and Nutrition Presented by Nosiku Small, Auxiliary Services Director and Suresh Miller, Food Service Director | Dalby Hall |
| 3:40pm - 4:20pm | Walmart Shuttle | Pick up outside Argiro Student Center by Campus Map |
Thursday, February 6
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 12:00pm | Building Cross-Cultural Skills Presented by Jocelyne Comtois | Join via Zoom ID 864 938 58129 |
| 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Meet your Advisors! Connect with available academic advisors for guidance and support. | Festival Hall, 2nd Floor of Argiro Student Center |
| 1:15pm - 4:30pm | Student ID Pick Up | Dreier Building, Room #105 |
Friday, February 7
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 11:00am | Culture of Respect Presented by Rig Gelfand, Co-Director of Security and Clint Cunningham, MIU Mental Health Counselor | Dalby Hall |
| 11:10am - 12:00pm | Campus Safety and Security Presented by Beata Nacha and Rig Gelfand, Co-Directors of Security | Dalby Hall |
| 1:15pm - 3:30pm | International Student Visas Meeting with Maryam Naraghi, Director of International Student Advising | Dalby Hall |
| 3:45pm - 4:30pm | International Student Health Insurance Meeting with Claudia Rodriguez, International Student Advisor | Dalby Hall |
| 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Open Mic & Karaoke Night Event TBD: Check MIU app and email | Vishwa Shanti Cafe, Argiro Student Center |
Saturday, February 8
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30am - 11:30am | MBA Program Orientation Hosted by Karen Slowick, Program Administrator | Dreier Building, Room #3 |
| 1:30pm | Mathematics Placement: Introduction and Assessment Undergraduate Students Only Hosted by the Mathematics Department | Verrill Hall, Room #32 |
| 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Afrobeat Drum Circle Hosted by Student Activities | Vishwa Shanti Cafe, Argiro Student Center |
Sunday, February 9
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am - 12:00pm | Waiver Exam for CS105: Problem Solving with Computational Thinking Computer Science Students Only | McLaughlin Building, Room #105 |
| 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Movie Night: Title TBD Hosted by Student Activities | Dalby Hall |