Summer Session II - Ends
Academics
Saturday, July 31, 2010.
A Day at the Races 2010
Alumni
The Race is on!!! It is time once again to make plans to join your friends and Clarkson family at Saratoga! The 7th annual event is scheduled for Friday, August 6, 2010 and the tickets are on sale now! And as most of you know, they don't last long!! We are once again offering an Early Purchase Program and welcome our guests the opportunity to buy tickets before April 1 with a small discount on the price of the tickets!! Your registration includes your admission into the AT The Rail Pavilion for great views of the races in our air conditioned tent and a wonderful buffet luncheon. Betting windows are conveniently located in the tent for your afternoon enjoyment. The early registration cost is $60.00 per person and will be sold until April 1 and then the cost goes to $65.00 per person. So make your plans now for a wonderful day at the race track in Saratoga!! It continues to be a wonderful day with Clarkson friends and family!
Chapter: Capitol District. Contact Name: Steve Newkofsky. Contact Email: steve@clarksonalumni.com.
Friday, August 6, 2010, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Saratoga Race Track
Saratoga Springs, New York.
For more info visit secure.www.alumniconnections.com. Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park
Alumni
Come join the fun with Clarkson Alumni as the San Francisco GIANTS take on the Chicago CUBS at AT&T Park on August 11, 2010! Game time begins at 7:15 pm and we will be seated in Section 327, Rows A-C. Game price is $26.00 per ticket!
A pre-game gathering is in the works - we will let you know as soon as the details have been finalized.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 7:15 PM – 10:15 PM.
AT&T Park
24 Willie Mays Plaza
San Francisco, CA 94107.
For more info visit secure.www.alumniconnections.com. Clarkson University Outing Club Pre-Orientation Arrival
Campus Activities
A mini-orientation is available for families of students who are participating in pre-orientation trips.
Sunday, August 15th
Check-in at Cheel Campus Center between Noon and 3:30pm
Mini Orientation for parents & families of new students 4:30-5:30
Dinner 5:30-6:30
Questions? please contact Paula Wilmot pwilmot@clarkson.edu
To sign up for a pre-orientation trip please visit www.clarkson.edu/cuandme (NOTE: You will need your Clarkson AD username and password to sign up!).
Sunday, August 15, 2010, 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Check in in Cheel Campus Cetner.
For more info visit clarkson.edu. Clarkson University One day Pre-Orientation experiences
Campus Activities
We have prepared a mini-orientation for families of students who are participating in pre-orientation trips.
Tuesday, August 17th
Check-in at Cheel Campus Center between Noon and 3:30pm
Mini Orientation for parents & families of new students 4:30-5:30pm
Dinner 5:30-6:30pm
Questions? please contact Paula Wilmot pwilmot@clarkson.edu
To sign up for a pre-orientation trip please visit www.clarkson.edu/cuandme (NOTE: You will need your Clarkson AD username and password to sign up!).
Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Check in Cheel Campus Center.
For more info visit clarkson.edu. Arrival and Check-In
Current Students
First year students can pick up their room keys in the Honors Office in Price Hall-- Ormsby Entrance. The Honors office will be open all day and refreshments will be available. If you would like help moving into your room or have questions, students will be available to assist you.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Honors Office in Price Hall- Ormsby Entrance.
Interdisciplinary Biology Retreat
Faculty/Staff
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
TBD.
Welcoming Picnic for Honors Students and Families
Current Students
We will welcome new first-year student members of the Clarkson University Honors Program. New students will sign the Honors book, signifying their entrance into the program. Students will RSVP for themselves and their families with the postcard they received in the mail with the orientation schedule. Please have the postcard mailed back by Monday, August 9, 2010.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Cheel Commons.
Honors First-Year Orientation
Current Students
This introductory session for students will be run by Dan Davis, Clarkson's Wellness Outreach Coordinator, and will focus on tema building and getting to know your Honors classmates.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Gather after Welcoming Picnic, head to Cheel Lawn (Rain Location: Cheel Student Senate Room).
Orientation for Honors First-Year Students' Parents
Current Students
Professor Kelly (the professor for the first-year Honors course), Professor Goss, and several Honors students will conduct a discussion and question and answer session about getting acclimated to life at Clarkson and within Honors for parents and family members.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Cheel Commons.
Family and Personal Time
Current Students
Use this time to continue setting up your room and spending time with your family before the evening orientation activities.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Honors First-Year Orientation
Current Students
This session will focus on learning more about the workings fo the Honors Program, for individual goal setting and for the program, and for getting to know your Honors classmates.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Science Center 160.
Pizza Dinner
Current Students
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Science Center 160.
A Knight at the Ballpark! Phillies and Giants
Alumni
It is a Knight at the ballpark as the Clarkson Alumni gather for a Phillies game against the Giants on Wednesday evening August 18 at 7:05 pm. Pre-game gathering to be determined and we are always willing to accept suggestions from our area alumni!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
CITIZENS BANK PARK
Philadelphia, PA.
For more info visit secure.www.alumniconnections.com. Honors First-Year Orientation
Current Students
Upper-class students will help new students to learn about the ins and outs of life at Clarkson and in the Honors Program.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Science Center 160.
Game Night
Current Students
Relax and have some fun after the first day of orientation!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Honors Price Hall Seminar Room.
New Student Orientation
Campus Activities
Welcome New Clarkson Students and Families.
Campus arrival and move in is from 8:30am-3:30pm
Please log in to your cuand me account for more detailed information.
Questions? please contact Paula Wilmot at pwilmot@clarkson.edu or 315-268-6680.
Thursday, August 19, 2010, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit www.clarkson.edu. Breakfast for First-Years
Current Students
Breakfast will be available and paid for by Honors at Main Street Cafe for first-year students and upper class orientation volunteers. A meal ticket will be given to you for this meal.
Thursday, August 19, 2010, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
Cheel Campus Center.
First Honors Class Meeting for First-Years
Current Students
HP100- The Ethical and Social Implications of Research, Professor Kelly.
Thursday, August 19, 2010, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bertrand H. Snell Hall 129.
Lunch for First-Years
Current Students
Lunch will be available and paid for by Honors at Main Street Cafe for first-year students and upper class orientation volunteers. A meal ticket will be given to you for this meal.
Thursday, August 19, 2010, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Cheel Campus Center.
Honors First-Year Orientation
Current Students
This session will be a general academic meeting with Dr. Goss and Dr. Shen to discuss classes and opportunities available to Honors students such as Physics Team Design.
Thursday, August 19, 2010, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Honors Price Hall Seminar Room.
Honors Upper Class Meeting
Current Students
Upper class will meet with Dr. Goss. General academic issues will be covered as well as expectations for the coming year. All upper-class students are REQUIRED TO ATTEND and to complete an opening writing assignment.
Thursday, August 19, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
CAMP 176.
Honors Welcome Back Celebration
Current Students
Dinner will be provided for all Honors students. New and returning Honors students will have the opportunity to get to know one another. New sophomore and transfer Honors students will sign the book, signifying their entrance to the program. RSVP for this dinner by emailing Marcy Wilcox at mwilcox@clarkson.edu by Monday, August 9, 2010.
Thursday, August 19, 2010, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Cheel Campus Center Barben Rooms (2nd Floor).
President's Welcome for New Students and Families
Campus Activities
Join us for a warm welcome to the campus community and an ice cream social.
Thursday, August 19, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Cheel Arena.
Holcroft Night
Campus Activities
Join us for a rich Clarkson tradition as the Class is officially handed off to the Dean of Students. Join us for a celebration, complete with a suprise ending.
Thursday, August 19, 2010, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Cheel BBQ Pit.
New Student Orientation
Campus Activities
Join us for a variety of activities to welcome you to academic and social life at Clarkson!
Friday, August 20, 2010 – Tuesday, August 24, 2010.
Campus-wide.
For more info visit www.clarkson.edu. Sophomore Honors Class Meeting
Current Students
Clean Water-- One of the Greatest Challenges of Modern Times, Professors Kozsan, Crimi, Ojo, Casper and Turnbull.
Friday, August 20, 2010, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
TBD.
Junior Honors Class Meeting
Current Students
HP300-- Junior Science & Technology Seminar, Professor Goss.
Friday, August 20, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
TBD.
Senior Honors Class Meeting
Current Students
HP400-- Human Language at the Margins: Wild Children, Psychotics, Prophets and Other Liminal Speakers, Professor Duemer.
Friday, August 20, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
TBD.
Senior Honors Class Meeting
Current Students
HP490-- Thesis, Professor Shen.
Friday, August 20, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
TBD.
Sophomore Honors Class Meeting
Current Students
HP201-- Honors Sophomore Seminar, Professor Ball.
Friday, August 20, 2010, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
TBD.
Dan Ahdoot Comedian
CUSA
Saturday, August 21, 2010, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Cheel Commons.
Honors Ben & Jerry's Night
Current Students
Mandatory for first-year students, come and eat your favorite Ben and Jerry's ice cream flavor, get to know some of the upper-class students, and relax before the first day of classes on Monday.
Sunday, August 22, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Honors Price Hall Seminar Room.
Clarkson University Convocation
Campus Activities
Join us as we kick off the academic year with a special speaker and a celebration of this year's Freshman Summer Reading Book Three Cups of Tea.
Monday, August 23, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Cheel Arena.
Student Activities Fair
Campus Activities
Come meet the members and leaders of Clarkson's many student organizations. This is a great time to see the variety and talents of Clarkson's student organizations and to join those that interest you.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Cheel Arena.
Lecture: “War’s Waste: The Rehabilitation of Disabled Soldiers in American History”
Campus Activities
SPEAKER: Beth Linker, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of the History and Sociology of Science, University of Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION: With the number of casualties from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan mounting every day, Americans will be forced to come to terms with the tens of thousands of men and women permanently disabled from the conflicts for many years ahead. At the moment, it is almost universally accepted that the proper social and cultural response to the wounded is to encourage them to undertake extended hospital stays, undergo extensive physical rehabilitation, and (when needed) make use of state-of-the-art prostheses—all with an eye to facilitating the injured soldier's swift return to a “normal” civilian life. While supervised long-term medical care is part-and-parcel of today’s U.S. veteran welfare system, this was not always the case. Rather, the idea of rehabilitating maimed soldiers arose at a particular time in our nation's history, during the First World War. University of Pe…
Thursday, August 26, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Barben Rooms, Cheel Campus Center.
Dale K Comedy Hypnosis
CUSA
Saturday, August 28, 2010, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Student Center.
Dave and Ethan
CUSA
Comedian dating coaches.
Friday, September 3, 2010, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Student Center Forum.
First Saturday Downtown Celebration
Campus Activities
Bus departs from Cheel or feel free to walk downtown. The events are held in conjunction with SUNY Potsdam and includes many giveaways, activities, bands and fun. For questions, contact pwilmot@clarkson.edu.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Downtown Potsdam.
Jason Levasseur musician
CUSA
Friday, September 10, 2010, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Student Center.
5K Walk/Run to Cure Juvenile Diabetes
Community Events
A 5K Walk/Run to cure juvenile diabetes will start and end at Ives Park in Potadam. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. in Ives Park. Inidividuals, families, schools, organizational and corporate teams are all welcome to register. Refreshments, prizes and entertainment will be offered at Ives Park. All proceeds will directly benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. JDRF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity organization with over 85% of all donations used directly for research and education toward finding a cure for jevenile diabetes. For more information and registration, pelase contact Stacey Howlett at stmfhdds@hotmail.com or at (315) 276-9180. Clarkson University inquiries may be directed to Christina Lesyk, Director of University Events, at clesyk@clarkson.edu or at (315) 268-6425. Please also visit www.walk.jdrf.org.
Contact: Stacey Howlett, (315) 276-9180.
Saturday, September 11, 2010, 9:30 AM.
Starts and ends at Ives Park, Potsdam. Path goes through Clarkson campus.
Dan Telfer, Comedian
CUSA
Saturday, September 11, 2010, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Student Center Forum.
Fall 2010 Career Fair
Campus Activities
Thursday, September 16, 2010, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Cheel Campus Center.
For more info visit www.clarkson.edu. Jared Logan, Comedian
CUSA
sponsored by CUB.
Saturday, September 18, 2010, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Student Center Forum.
Science Cafe: Decision Making Under Risk and Uncertainty
Community Events
Decision making is using information to guide behavior among multiple possible courses of action—to move in some direction, to ingest something or not, or to favor one romantic partner over another. Such choices determine the way an organism makes its way in the world, and hence its degree of success in meeting the challenges of life.
Join Assistant Professor of Psychology, Andreas Wilke, Clarkson University, for an interdisciplinary exploration into judgment and decision-making research and learn why the decision strategies modern humans (unconsciously) use are a result of the interaction between their evolved psychology and the environment in which they live.
For a full schedule of talks, visit http://www.clarkson.edu/ScienceCafe.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 7:15 PM.
Please Note New Location and Time:
La Casbah Resturaunt (2nd floor), 6 Elm Street, Potsdam.
Dave Binder musician
CUSA
Saturday, September 25, 2010, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Student Center.
Science Cafe: Tensors and the "Cocktail Party Problem"
Community Events
Imagine you are at a local cafe or in a cocktail party. After a few sips of your latte or martini, you may have already heard which of you neighbors are having an affair or which universities your babysitter has been accepted to while all this time you are enjoying Vivaldi's Four Seasons in the background. You were able to follow several discussions at the cafe in the presence of several sound sources around you. Humans can innately focus on one speaker at a time among a mixture of conversations in a noisy environment.
Modern technology tries to mimic this human behavior. This is often called the "cocktail party problem." Join Clarkson University Mathematics Professor Carmeliza Navasca to a lucid discussion of how mathematics and "tensor" computation achieve this, and other equally astonishing feats.
For a full schedule of talks visit http://www.clarkson.edu/ScienceCafe.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM.
Please note new location and time:
La Casbah Restaurant (2nd Floor), 6 Elm Street, Potsdam.
Comedian Erik Rivera
CUSA
Friday, October 8, 2010, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Student Center Forum.
Preacher Moss, Comedian
CUSA
End of Racisim, Comedy Lecture show.
Saturday, October 9, 2010, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Student Center Forum.
Choosing Civility, a talk by Dr. Peir Forni
Campus Activities
Dr. Pier Forni, an expert on civility from Johns Hopkins University, speaks at Clarkson. More details to come.
Presenter: Dr. Peir Forni.
Thursday, October 14, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Barben Rooms.
For more info visit krieger.jhu.edu. National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
Campus Activities
Interactive and informational activities daily and Oksoberfest feast during Family Weekend.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 6:00 PM – Saturday, October 23, 2010, 6:00 PM.
Student Center.
Science Cafe: The CSI Effect: Television and Technology in the Courtroom
Community Events
Over the last 15 years television has been inundated with programs that focus on the science of solving crimes. Often those creating the programs misinterpret or embellish the actual state of forensic science, solving unsolvable problems within a matter of a few hours on the program. This has actually led to a measured change in the way prosecutors and defense attorneys select juries, as it is believed that seeing the “fake” science on television has changed jurors attitudes towards forensic evidence in actual cases. Jurors now want to see better scientific results than is actually realistically possible, because they have seen these good results on TV. This phenomenon is known as the “CSI Effect."
Join Clarkson University Mathematics Professor Aaron Luttman as he discusses the current state of research on the CSI Effect, and uses a particular example to demonstrate the state of the art in forensic imaging and how it is represented on television and in the courtroom.
For a full schedule of talks visit h…
Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM.
Please note new location and time:
La Casbah Restaurant (2nd Floor), 6 Elm Street, Potsdam.
Mr. Clarkson Pageant
CUSA
Male Clarkson Students will compete in 4 cateogories for the crown of Mr. Clarkson and a $100 prize
Cateogories include:
Dress Wear
Sleep Wear
Talent
Question and Answer
Sign up in the Student Organizations office
by Friday October 15th
For more info contact Jason Enser, jenser@clarkson.edu x2345
Sponsored by C.U.B.
Thursday, October 21, 2010, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Student Center Forum.
Homecoming
CUSA
Festivities TBA.
Saturday, October 23, 2010, 5:00 PM – Sunday, October 24, 2010, 12:00 AM.
TBA.