Welcome Week Calendar
Principia College
Spring 2022
Welcome Week Schedule (draft V4 1.14.22)
(schedule/sessions are subject to change)
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
9:00am-12:00pm - Student Arrival & Move-In to Assigned Houses
12:00-12:50pm - Welcome Lunch with Student Life HQ
Location: Dining Room Outfield
1:00-2:00pm - College Kick-Off:
Interactive presentation that introduces students to the educational opportunities at
Principia College and helps them begin to envision a meaningful college experience.
Speakers: Dr Meggan Madden, Dean of Academics
Joy Trout, Academic Advising Director
Location: Wanamaker Hall
2:00-5:00pm - Individual Advising Appts. (45min. each)
2:00pm and 3:40pm - Campus Tours* led by Resident Advisors (RA’s)
Tour Highlights: Wholeness Program at Buck, Library, Dining Services, ISPaSO,
Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL), IT, Advising, Study Abroad, Registrar, and more. *Tours may start at Wholeness Center in Buck House -- Library -- School of Nations -- Concourse -- Cox Cottage — School of Government -- Science Center (including the Center for Entrepreneurship) -- Merrick/Davis Bldg
*Campus tours are for students NOT in advising appointments
5:00-6:30pm - Dinner at Dining Services
6:30pm - Registration Opens
7:30- 8:30pm - Spiritual Talk - What Stories Help Us Grow?
Speaker: John Biggs, CS
Location: Wanamaker
8:30-10:00pm - Swag Bar with Campus Events
Location: Leonard Hall
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
7:00-8:45am - Athletic Practices*
7:30-9:15am - Breakfast
9:45-11:30am - Jumpstart Your Academics 1: The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) will share academic skills and resources
designed to set students up for academic success at Principia College. Students need to bring a charged laptop or tablet to this session.
Speakers: CTL Team and Registrar
Location: Holt Gallery
11:30am-12:00pm - Free Time
12:00-12:50 pm - Lunch with the RC’s
Location: DR Outfield BY HOUSE. Meet your RC by the info desk in the concourse
1:00-1:30pm - Student Employment with Lauren Cornthwaite
Location: Wanamaker
1:45-4:30pm - Land Stewardship Tour with John Lovseth
Location: Bio Parking Lot behind Science Center
4:30-6:00pm - Athletic Practices*
5:00-6:30pm - Dinner
7:30 -8:30pm - Wednesday Evening Church, Student led
Location: Chapel
8:45 - 10pm - Bloom Where You’re Planted
Location: Perry Lounge/Concourse
Thursday, January 20, 2022
7:00-8:45am - Athletic Practices*
7:30-9:15am - Breakfast
9:45-11:30am - Jumpstart Your Academics 2:
The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) will share academic skills and resources
designed to set students up for academic success at Principia College. Students need to
bring a charged laptop or tablet to this session.
Speakers: Dean Madden and CTL Team
Location: Holt Gallery
11:30am-12:00pm - Free Time
12:00-1:00pm - Lunch - Scramble Room/Dining Services
1:00-1:30pm - Free Time
1:30-4:30pm - Student Life Session
Dating, relationships and consent in the Principia college environment and exercising
moral courage workshop: introductions to dilemmas and decisions
Speakers: Erin Rainwater and Lee Barron
Location: School of Government room 257&259
4:30-6:00pm - Athletic Practices*
5:00-9:30pm - BBQ & Basketball! “Taste of St. Louis” BBQ and other STL foods
Location: Hay Field House (TBD)
5:30 -7:00pm - Women’s BBall game vs. Spaulding at Hay Field House
7:30-9pm - Men’s BBall game vs. Spaulding at Hay Field House
Friday, January 21, 2022
7:00-8:45am - Athletic Practices*
7:30-9:15am - Breakfast
10:00am-12:00pm - Baseline Writing Sample:
Drawing from ideas covered in the readings and activities during Jumpstart Your
Academics, students will write a "baseline" essay as part one of their all-college Writing Program proficiency requirement. Students need to bring a charged laptop or tablet to this session.
Speakers: CTL Team and Librarians
Location: School of Gov Classrooms 257/259, 251, 260
12:00-1:00pm - Lunch
1:00-1:30pm - Free Time
1:30-4:30pm - Student Life Session
Jen Stollman DEI (diversity, equity and Inclusion) consultant building an inclusive community workshop “ belonging and mattering in community”
Speakers: Jen Stollman
Location: School of Government Classrooms 257/259
4:30-6:00pm - Athletic Practices*
5:00-6:30pm - Dinner
7:00 -10:00pm - Event TBD
*No new student athletes
Saturday January 22, 2022
Dilemmas & Decisions #1 1-5 pm
Location: School of Government Classrooms 257 259
COX COTTAGE
Cox Cottage is a quiet refuge for rest and spiritual renewal for everyone in the Principia College community. We serve the campus as professionally trained Christian Science nurses who respond to emergency needs, provide a retreat for quiet metaphysical study, and minister with compassion and love when Christian Science healing is desired. Our partnership with Christian Science practitioners to support you in your focus on perfect health and well-being is invaluable and encouraged. We stand ready if you have a need to stay overnight or visit us for cleansing/bandaging needs in our care room.
Our purpose is to empower your progress in Christian Science healing. We support everyone with the practical comfort and spiritual atmosphere needed to maintain a joyful and limitless Principia experience. We are available 24/7 and will help you find the resources you need to support your individual treatment choice.
As the Christian Science nurse Scope of Services beautifully states, “Fundamental to the ministry of a Christian Science nurse is an active, prayerful confirmation of man’s innate spirituality and responsiveness to God’s harmonious government. This spiritual witnessing undergirds each aspect of the care a Christian Science nurse renders.”
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Academic advisors help you plan the path you’ll take to graduation and provide support along the way. To ensure that your coursework and other academic activities support your goals, they’ll help you:
- Link your interests, values, strengths, and goals with specific classes, both general education requirements and elective courses
- Decide on and declare majors and minors
- Apply for special programs, such as study abroad opportunities
- Locate and access useful resources
- Help to problem-solve
During Welcome Week, Academic Advising will host a session called Registration Know-How which will help you understand the process for selecting and registering for classes, and which will lay the groundwork for connecting with your New Student Advisor.
Academic Advising can be found in the School of Government.
INTERNSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
We can’t wait to meet you! Starting on day one our staff is available to help you discover and explore internships and career interests through a variety of programs, workshops, and one-on-one appointments. Here are some of the ways we can help you prepare for success beyond Principia:
- Career exploration
- Internship and job searching
- Limited financial support for many internships
- Post graduate job searching and networking
- Résumé writing
- Job interviewing assistance
- Researching and planning for graduate school
- We offer an internship class (CAR 201) and a career class (CAR 301) to help you get a jump start on your internship placements and career interests.
Visit our offices in the School of Government. We provide space for you to browse our library and apply online for jobs and internships, as well as phones for you to use during your job searches and interviews. You can also get in touch with us by email. For questions contact Carrie.Silverstock@principia.edu.
CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) supports students of all academic interests and levels by offering one-on-one sessions, workshops (including regular WISE write-in workspaces and various learning communities), and training in study and time management skills. The Center also offers programming for scholastic enrichment, as well as for-credit courses in writing, and academic literacy/reading for all students. CTL trains and hires writing/research tutors to guide their peers through the paper-writing process and sponsors a student academic peer mentor program. CTL is located on the 2nd floor of School of Government. See our website for more, including information on signing up to work with writing tutors and contact information and resources.
REGISTRAR’S OFFICE
The Registrar’s Office is the place to go regarding all academic records, including registration, transfer credit, AP credit, and a variety of other academic work. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, and the staff is happy to help you and answer any questions.
The Registrar’s Office is in the School of Government.
STUDENT LIFE DEPARTMENT
Student Life is staffed with professionals who love and support this vibrant community!
This department oversees the campus housing program and a wide variety of programs designed to enrich the experience of students and all members of the College community. There are also programs in place to support students’ rights, welfare, and protection, as well as the prevention and resolution of harassment, sexual harassment/assault, bullying, and other grievances.
The Student Life Department is located on the Terrace level of School of Government.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
The purpose of the Student Employment program is to give students an opportunity to develop and practice good work habits, learn new skills, contribute to the community, and earn money. Approximately 70 percent of Principia students work on campus during the academic year. Most students work an average of 5 to 15 hours per week, though some occasionally petition to work 15–20 hours per week.
On-campus jobs range from office receptionists and fitness center attendants to sales associates and library assistants. To ensure that our departments can operate efficiently during the academic term, all students new to working on campus are required to work 150 hours in Dining Services, Facilities, or the Biology and Natural Resources Department. These hours must be successfully completed within the first two semesters of employment. Students are, of course, paid for this work.
Interested in working on campus? Contact the student employment coordinator at ext. 5237 or visit principiacollege.edu/employinfo for more information. The Student Employment Office is open weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm Visit the Student Employment Office in the Terrace level of School of Government.
CAMPUS SECURITY
For Emergencies, contact Campus Security at x5111 or 618.374.5111. The Gatehouse is staffed by Security Officers 24-hours a day at this number. To be alerted by text of any threat on campus, text the word YES to 68453. If you see or hear anything unusual on campus, please let someone know: an RC, Student Life, or Campus Security.
To register vehicles and bicycles, or to get a new ID card, visit the Security Office in the lower level of Howard Center between 9am and 4pm, Monday-Friday.
If you have family or friends coming to visit, please send an email to watch.security@principia.edu. This will notify the gate house of the visitor so they can quickly get through the front gate
Our campus is surrounded by beautiful wooded land. We have to be aware that all types of animals inhabit the areas in and around campus. This awareness is especially important when walking or jogging on the trails and walkways throughout campus.
MAIL AND COPY CENTER (DOWNSTAIRS IN HOWARD CENTER)
Mail Services handles all incoming and outgoing mail and packages for the campus and provides limited USPS and UPS services. Incoming mail is delivered to the mailboxes daily (except Sundays and holidays). Recipients of packages or items that cannot fit into mailboxes are notified by email.
Students should have all incoming mail and packages addressed this way:
Your Name
#_ _ _
One Maybeck Place
Elsah, IL 62028
Note: #_ _ _ is your assigned mail box number.
Copy Services provides print, binding, laminating, and fax services. In addition, Design Services creates flyers, signs, and programs for campus events.
Our front window is open during these hours during the school year (unless posted otherwise):
Mon–Fri: 10 a.m.–4:15 p.m. ** Closed for Quiet Time **
Sat: 1–3 p.m. (package pickup only)
NOTE: Payments must be made by cash or check ONLY.
Please refer to our Prinweb pages for available services, package pickup and delivery information, and office contacts.
CELL PHONE SERVICE
AT&T provides coverage on campus. Although students find places to make outgoing calls using other carriers, coverage from other companies is poor. To learn about AT&T’s services and discounts for Principia College students, visit principiacollege.edu/att.
To call the College switchboard, dial 618.374.2131. The switchboard is staffed
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.
An online directory for faculty, staff, and students can be found at:
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
The Information Technology (IT) Department provides support for your technical needs while you’re attending Principia College. Help Desk staff members are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Services include help with the use of classroom technologies, connecting your computer or phone to our network, connecting to and using the multifunction printers on campus, getting Principia email, and getting free Microsoft Office 365 software. They can also help you get discounts on educational software and computer purchases. The department is located in Old Watson Room 131, or call ext. 5600 or 618.374.5600. If you have a question, please stop by and let them help.
For more details, visit principiacollege.edu/computers.
COLLEGE STORE HOURS DURING WELCOME WEEK
During Welcome Week, the College Store (located in Howard Center across from Piasa Pub) will be open during these times:
TBD
Please note: Students will be able to access their accounts, including the Plus account used in the College Store, beginning on January 24. All purchases during Welcome Week can be paid for using debit card, or credit card.