Baron Week activities announced

BPC’s Baron Week 2011 theme is: “The BPC Family Tree: The Difference is You!”

MOUNT VERNON –Brewton-Parker College’s Baron Week, August 17-21, will welcome new students to campus while introducing them to Baron Life. This year’s theme is “The BPC Family Tree: The Difference is You!”

Below is a calendar of the week’s activities. This calendar is also available online at www.bpc.edu/orientation.  Students will receive a more detailed schedule upon arrival.

Wednesday’s activities featuring Carmela Williams, a local gospel artist, are designed with the parents in mind and open to friends and family.

Contact Josh McPhatter at 912-583-3206 or by email at orientation@bpc.edu with any questions.

Fall Semester 2011 classes begin Monday, August 22.

Wednesday, August 17

9:00 a.m. - Noon New Students Move-in (Campus Wide)

11:30 a.m. - Lunch (Residential Dining Hall)

1:30-2:30 p.m. - Family Welcome Celebration featuring Mrs. Carmela Williams (Saliba Chapel)

2:30- 3:30 p.m. - Family & Friends Reception

5:00- 6:00 p.m. - Supper (Residential Dining Hall)  

6:00 p.m. - Volleyball Team Meeting

7:30 p.m. - Orientation Kick-Off & Activities (Saliba Chapel)

Thursday, August 18

7:00 - 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast (Residential Dining Hall)   

11:30 a.m. - Lunch (Residential Dining Hall)

12:15 p.m. - Student Behavior and Involvement

1:00 p.m. - Introduction to Freshman Seminar and Academic Integrity

1:35 p.m. – Real World: BPC Edition

2:10 p.m. - Student Support Services  

3:00-5:00 p.m. – Slip-n-Slide (In front of Fountain-New Library, Optional)

5:00- 6:00 p.m. - Supper (Residential Dining Hall)  

7:00 p.m. - Freshman Olympics (Saliba Chapel)

10:00 p.m. - Late Night Movie & Munchies (Optional)

Friday, August 19

7:00- 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast (Residential Dining Hall)

11:30 a.m. - Lunch (Residential Dining Hall)

12:30p.m. - Drug and Alcohol Awareness

1:15p.m. - Small Group Activities

2:00p.m. - Class of 2015 Photo (Saliba Chapel)

2:30-5:00 p.m. - Free Time

2:30p.m. - Trip to Wal-Mart Supercenter (Optional)

5:00- 6:00 p.m. - Supper (Residential Dining Hall)  

8:00 p.m. - Bonfire (Baron Ridge Fire Pit)

Saturday, August 20

Noon- 1:15 p.m. - Lunch (Residential Dining Hall)

1:00-3:00 p.m. - Free Time

3:00 p.m. - Men's Soccer vs. Talladega College

5:00- 6:00 p.m. - Supper (Residential Dining Hall)  

8:00 p.m. - Welcome Back Block Party (Library Plaza)

Sunday, August 21

10:00 a.m. - Worship at Local Church (Pick-up at Saliba Chapel)

11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. - Lunch (Residential Dining Hall)

2:00-4:00 p.m. - Free Time

5:00- 6:00 p.m. - Supper (Residential Dining Hall)  

6:30 p.m. - Athletic Assembly (Gillis Gymnasium)

7:30 p.m. - Evening Worship/Orientation Closing (Saliba Chapel)

Brewton-Parker College is the only accredited four-year Christian college in south Georgia.

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