New Student Orientation Schedule 2024

Pre-Orientation For International Students (PO4IS)

Attendance is mandatory for those who require a visa to study in the United States.

Events STARRED and in BOLD are mandatory events for new students.
Schedule subject to change

7:30 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.
Café Mac Open for Breakfast

Café Mac, Campus Center

8:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Move-In and Orientation Check-In*

Residence Halls and Kagin Commons, Alexander G. Hill Ballroom

It’s time to check-in for Orientation (including students who moved in early!) Parents and families check in here, too. Get your room key, MacPass (student ID), name tag, schedule, and class t-shirt here.

More detailed Move-In Day instructions will be shared in August.

10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Library Open House

DeWitt Wallace Library

10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Resource Fair

Leonard Center Portico (Rain: Schall Atrium, Leonard Center)

Stop by our resource fair to meet staff from the Disability Resource Center, Student Employment & Payroll, Information Technology Services, the Sustainability Office, Career Exploration, and more.

10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
ITS Help Desk Drop in Hours

Humanities 316

11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Zero Waste Lunch

Leonard Center Fieldhouse

Enjoy an all-campus lunch with fellow new students at the Leonard Center Fieldhouse.

12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Campus Tours

Meet at Flagpole (Rain: Weyerhaeuser Chapel)

1:00 P.M. – 1:45 P.M.
Café Mac Tour: Navigating Food Allergies and Sensitivities

Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center, Café Mac

Brought to you by the Disability Resource Center and Café Mac leadership. Learn about inclusive food accommodation practices available to students dining on campus. This orientation event is for students and parents/guests who manage food allergies, celiac disease and medical diets. The event includes a tour of Café Mac that highlights need-to-know information: where to find ingredient labels at each food station, sourcing gluten free items, and a discussion of food safety practices. A question and answer session with General Manager Amy Tomes and Executive Chef Chad Plotnik will be part of the tour. Staff from Disability Services will be available to talk with students and families individually after the event.

2:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.
Scottish House Meeting #1*

Various Locations – Check Nametag

Incoming students are divided up into orientation groups called Scottish Houses. Each house is led by student Orientation Leaders (OLs). The name of your House will be communicated to you via email during the summer and can be found on your Orientation name tag. Look for the sign with your Scottish House’s name.

4:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Orientation Opening*

Leonard Center, Field House

President Suzanne Rivera will welcome new students & their families to the Macalester community. 

4:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.
Welcome to Your Life at Mac*

Leonard Center, Field House

Your journey at Mac has begun! Discover how to get the most out of your Orientation experience, learn expectations for being a member of the Macalester community, and hear from your Orientation Leaders.

5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Café Mac Open for Dinner

Café Mac, Campus Center

8:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Community Floor Meeting #1 OR Transfer Social*

Residence Hall Community Meeting: Begin to cultivate your residential community by getting to know your floormates and your Resident Assistant (RA).
Various Residence Halls

Transfer Social: Join fellow transfer and exchange students for an evening social.

Great Lawn (Rain: Weyerhaeuser Boardroom)

9:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M.
First Year Social

Bateman Plaza (Rain: Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center, Art Commons)

7:30 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.
Café Mac Open for Breakfast

Café Mac, Campus Center

9:00 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.
Scottish House Meeting #2*

Various Locations – Check Name Tag

During this House Meeting OLs will help frame the Orientation experience for new students and lead the group in community-building activities.

10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
ITS Help Desk Drop In Hours

Humanities 316

10:30 A.M. – 11:45 A.M.
This Matters at Mac: Academics/First-Year Course Meeting OR Transfer/Exchange Orientation Workshop*

First-Year Course (FYC) Meeting: Welcome to your initial First-Year Course (FYC) meeting. Get to know your FYC professor, learn about the course, and sign up for an academic advising appointment.
FYC Classrooms – Check Your Nametag

Transfer/Exchange Orientation Workshop: Gather with fellow transfer and exchange students to learn about resources for transfer and exchange students.
DeWitt Wallace Library 206

11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Café Mac Open for Lunch

Café Mac, Campus Center

12:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Academic Programs /Advising & Lunch for Transfer and Exchange Students

Harmon Room, Library

This session is an opportunity for exchange students to meet with Director of Academic Programs & Advising and staff from the Registrar’s Office to make sure you’re prepared for your academic advising appointment. Bring your questions about registration and class selection! Lunch will be provided.

12:45 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.
Academic Advising Block #1*

Faculty Offices

Meet with your FYC professor at your appointed time to discuss your class schedule and academic plans. Advising appointments for first-year students will be arranged during the FYC meeting at 10:30 a.m.

1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Languages Fair

Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center, Smail Gallery

Want to know more about learning languages at Mac?  Please join us at the World Languages Fair. Chat with our language faculty, learn about study and travel opportunities that span the globe, and enter a drawing to win gift cards to Macalester’s favorite local Middle Eastern restaurant.

1:15 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Wellness Breaks Session #1

Various Locations

Take a pause from Orientation, practice a little self-care, and learn how to maintain health and wellness at Mac.

2:15 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Life at Mac Workshops Session #1

Various Locations

Join us for a series of interactive workshops on a variety of topics that will give you the information and tools you need to succeed at Mac.

3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
This Matters at Mac: Supporting Members of Our Community*

Leonard Center, Fieldhouse

Our This Matters at Mac series highlights the values and practices that are most important to our community. This session will give an overview of the many resources at Macalester, how to access them, and building your personal support team for your time at Mac.

4:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.
Scottish House Meeting #3*

Various Locations – Check Name Tag

Engage in dialogue and activities connected to the TMAM session with your Scottish House.

5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Café Mac Open for Dinner

Café Mac, Campus Center

8:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M.
MACarnival

Great Lawn (Rain: Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center, Art Commons)

7:30 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.
Café Mac Open for Breakfast

Café Mac, Campus Center

9:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
Advising Block #2*

Faculty Offices

Meet with your FYC professor at your appointed time to discuss your class schedule and academic plans. Advising appointments for first-year students will be arranged during the FYC meeting on Friday at 10:30 a.m.

10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
International Student Gathering

Kagin Commons, First Floor

This gathering celebrates the international student community at Mac and is an opportunity for students to connect with each other, as well as learn about resources and support networks for international students at Macalester and in the community.

10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
ITS Help Desk Drop In Hours

Humanities 316

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 A.M.
Wellness Breaks Session #2

Various Locations

Take a pause from Orientation, practice a little self-care, and learn how to maintain health and wellness at Mac.

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
BIPOC Student Gathering

Harmon Room, Library

Join the Lealtad-Suzuki Center for Social Justice (LSC) in the Loch for a BIPOC Gathering. The gathering will be an opportunity to be in community with other BIPOC students and to learn about the resources the Lealtad-Suzuki Center offers. This space is intended for any student who identifies as Black, Indigenous, and/or Person of Color. We look forward to seeing you there!

11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Café Mac Open for Lunch

Café Mac, Campus Center

1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Students With Disabilities Gathering

Harmon Room, Library

Interested in connecting with other disabled students at Macalester? This event is a space to build community with new and returning students. 

2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
First Generation to College Gathering

Harmon Room, Library

This session is intended for first generation college students, who are the first in their family to attend college. As you begin your college experience, join us with others who are on this journey, and learn about the people and resources that will support you from orientation to graduation.

2:15 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Life at Mac Workshops #2

Various Locations

3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
This Matters at Mac: Health & Wellbeing*

Leonard Center, Fieldhouse

Health and well-being are key Macalester values and essential to support your time at Mac. In this interactive session, we will highlight the people and resources of the Hamre Center for Health & Wellness, bust common myths and misperceptions, and empower students in their emerging role as active partners in their own care.

4:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.
Scottish House Meeting #4*

Various Locations – Check Name Tag

Engage in dialogue and activities connected to the TMAM session with your Scottish House.

5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Café Mac Open for Dinner

Café Mac, Campus Center

7:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Christian Community Bonfire

Outside the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life

Looking for Christian Community while at Macalester? Come chat and reflect on new beginnings over smores and a bonfire with student leaders and our Christian Chaplain Sorrel! This will be an opportunity for students to share hopes about community building, ask questions about life at Mac, and learn about places to worship in the Twin Cities. We’ll gather outside the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, or the lower level of the Chapel.

9:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M.
Movie Night on the Lawn: Pirates of the Caribbean

Great Lawn (Rain: JBD Lecture Hall, Lower Level CC)

7:30 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.
Café Mac Open for Breakfast

Café Mac, Campus Center

8:45 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
This Matters at Mac: Community Engagement – BLUE GROUP*

John B. Davis Lecture Hall, Lower Level Campus Center

Organized by the Community Engagement Center (CEC), this session will introduce students to local community engagement sites, neighborhoods, and key Macalester partnerships. Students will learn how the CEC engages with community partners to build mutually beneficial partnerships, honor community knowledges, and uphold decolonial and anti-racist practices. Students will be assigned to either a morning or an afternoon session based on Scottish House assignments (see your Orientation name tag). Please be prepared for short walks outside (rain or shine) and reach out to the Center for Disability Resources should you have accessibility needs or concerns.

10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Campus Scavenger Hunt – ORANGE GROUP*

Begin in Leonard Center Fieldhouse

In partnership with the This Matters at Mac session about Supporting Members of Our Community, each Scottish House will team up to complete a scavenger hunt to learn more about the various resources that Macalester provides for students – follow the clues to find a prize at the end! 

10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
ITS Help Desk Drop In Hours

Humanities 316

11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Café Mac Open for Lunch

Café Mac, Campus Center

12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Unconventional Start to College Lunch (Gap Year, Exchange, Transfer Students)

Weyerhaeuser Hall, Weyerhaeuser Boardroom

This luncheon is for students who took a gap year(s) after high school, who transferred to Macalester, or who are attending Macalester as exchange students. Students who attend can reflect on their experiences and meet and connect with other students.

1:45 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
This Matters at Mac: Community Engagement  – ORANGE GROUP*

John B. Davis Lecture Hall, Lower Level CC

Organized by the Community Engagement Center (CEC), this session will introduce students to local community engagement sites, neighborhoods, and key Macalester partnerships. Students will learn how the CEC engages with community partners to build mutually beneficial partnerships, honor community knowledges, and uphold decolonial and anti-racist practices. Students will be assigned to either a morning or an afternoon session based on Scottish House assignments (see your Orientation name tag). Please be prepared for short walks outside (rain or shine) and reach out to the Center for Disability Resources should you have accessibility needs or concerns.

2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Campus Scavenger Hunt – BLUE GROUP*

Begin in Leonard Center, Fieldhouse

In partnership with the This Matters at Mac session about Supporting Members of Our Community, each Scottish House will team up to complete a scavenger hunt to learn more about the various resources that Macalester provides for students – follow the clues to find a prize at the end! 

5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Café Mac Open for Dinner

Café Mac, Campus Center

7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
New Student Talent Show

Kagin Commons, Alexander G. Hill Ballroom

Watch your classmates demonstrate their talents or show off your own at this annual talent show!

 

7:30 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.
Café Mac Open for Breakfast

Café Mac, Campus Center

9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
This Matters at Mac: Sexual Respect and Title IX*

Leonard Center, Field House

This trauma-informed session is focused on empowerment and respect and will cover topics of sexual health and misconduct. With this content warning, please prioritize personal wellbeing at this time and reach out to your Orientation Leader with any questions or concerns.

At Macalester, we believe in creating a culture that values everyday consent, healthy relationships, and bystander intervention. In this session, we’ll explore sexual respect, helpful resources, and options for response. Attendees will identify resources available through the Title IX and Nondiscrimination Office, the Hamre Health and Wellness Center, OutFront MN, Saint Paul Intervention Project, and Ramsey County SOS.

10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Scottish House Meeting #5*

Various Locations – Check Name Tag

Engage in dialogue and activities connected to the TMAM with your Scottish House. This meeting will also serve as a closing session for the Scottish House group.

11:00 A.M. – 11:45 A.M.
Life at Mac Workshops Session #3

Various Locations

Join us for a series of interactive workshops on a variety of topics that will give you the information and tools you need to succeed at Mac.

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
LGBTQIA2S+ Student Gathering

Kagin, Gender & Sexuality Commons (lower level)

This gathering celebrates the LGBTQ+ community at Mac and is an opportunity for students to connect with each other and learn about resources and support networks on and off campus. 

11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Café Mac Open for Lunch

Café Mac, Campus Center

12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Lunch and Friday (Jumu’ah) Prayers with Macalester Muslim Student Association

Center for Religious & Spiritual Life, Lower Level Chapel

Members of the Muslim community are invited to gather for lunch, conversation, and Friday (Jumu’ah) prayer. Gathering in the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, (lower level of the chapel).

1:00 P.M. – 1:45 P.M.
Wellness Breaks Session #3

Various Locations

Take a pause from Orientation, practice a little self-care, and learn how to maintain health and wellness at Mac.

2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
This Matters at Mac: Institutional Equity*

Leonard Center, Field House

This session will deepen your understanding of the mission, framing, practices, services, and resources offered through the Division for Institutional Equity. At this session, you will learn how to engage with our two student servicing centers: the Lealtad-Suzuki Center for Social Justice and the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life. We will also highlight our equity education efforts and share where and how you can report incidents of bias, discrimination, and Title IX violations. By the end of the session, you will have the information you need to plug into our division and connect with each other in ways that advance an equitable and inclusive Macalester College.

3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Scottish House Meeting #6*

Various Locations – Check Name Tag

Engage in dialogue and activities connected to the TMAM with your Scottish House. This meeting will also serve as a closing session for the Scottish House group.

4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Orientation Closing: Class Picture & T-Shirt Giveaway

Shaw Field

Celebrate the end of orientation with a t-shirt giveaway and class picture out on Shaw Field!

5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Shabbat Candle Lighting and Welcome Gathering for Jewish Students

Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, Lower Level Chapel

Connect with other incoming Jewish students, Macalester Jewish Organization leaders, and Macalester’s Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman for a moment of Shabbat peace to round out orientation week.  We’ll sing a little, schmooze, light candles, taste some challah, and eat a light pizza dinner.  We will gather in the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, in the lower level of the chapel (next to the Campus Center).

5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Macalester Spirit Night: Women’s Soccer Game & Club Sports Showcase

Stadium

5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Café Mac Open for Dinner

Café Mac, Campus Center

First Day of Classes*

11:30 A.M.–1:00 P.M.
First Thursday—Opening Convocation

Leonard Center, Field House

Opening Convocation serves as the official opening of the academic year. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the program begins promptly at 11:30 a.m. A complimentary lunch will follow the event!

Wellness Break Session #1
1:15 P.M. – 2 P.M. Tuesday, August 27

Macalester Garden Tea Time with the Sustainability Office, Mulch Garden

• Come and learn about Macalester’s Garden and Food initiatives, drink some tea, and help out at the Macalester community garden.

Paint, Plot, Plant! with Career Exploration, Outside of Kagin Commons

• Career Exploration is hosting a pot painting space to visualize your future, stretch those creative muscles, and make your dorm a home with a plant of your own. Join us for free paint, pots, and plants!

Connecting with One Another with Joy and Appreciation with the Community Engagement Center, Lower Level Markim Hall

• Take a pause, check in, and explore the importance of creating connection and belonging at Macalester. Rooted in the principles of the Othering & Belonging Institute, the goal of this session is to reflect upon the ways in which you want to create community, foster long term relationships, and gain an understanding of the ways in which we want to relate to one another.

Sexual Respect Resource Mixer + Therapy Animals with Hamre Center for Health & Wellness, McLaughlin Plaza

• A Get to Know Your Sexual Respect Resources; Title IX, Counseling, and Advocacy Services event in partnership with our therapy dog program (PAWS). Individuals will be able to interact with and ask questions of these resources in a low-stakes informal setting. Stop by, grab a snack, pet a dog, and learn about the resources available on campus!

Fitness Center Orientation, Deno Fitness Center, Leonard Center

• Join Athletics in an orientation to the basic functions and use of the fitness center and creating a comfortable and welcoming space for all of the Macalester College community.

Spill the Tea with Dr. C – Mario Cart with the Vice President for Student Affairs, Student Affairs Suite, Weyerhaeuser Hall

• Join us for an informal gaming session with Dr. Kathryn Kay Coquemont, Vice President for Student Affairs. Hang out, ask questions,  learn more about how student affairs can support you at Macalester, and race to the finish line!

 

Life at Mac Workshop Session #1
2:15 P.M. – 3 P.M. Tuesday, August 27

Explore the Macalester Fund and Alumni Engagement!, Harmon Room, Library

• Discover the vital role philanthropy plays at Macalester and learn how you can actively connect with our vibrant alumni community. Join us for an insightful discussion on the impact of the Macalester Fund, the importance of giving back, and the numerous opportunities to build meaningful relationships with alumni. Don’t miss this chance to understand how your involvement can shape the future of our college and strengthen our community.

Insurance 101: Navigating Your Health Insurance in the Twin Cities, Wellness Lounge, Room 55 in Leonard Center

• Navigating health insurance can be challenging, so come learn how it works and discover where and how to find care both on and off-campus.

Surviving & Thriving in MN Winters with Orientation Leaders, Art Commons 102, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center

• Minnesota winters can be scary, but not if you’re prepared! Learn about the best ways to stay warm and how to get around piles of snow, as well as the fun opportunities winter can offer.

Find Low-Stimulation Spaces at Mac with Orientation Leaders, Bateman Plaza, Outside Campus Center

• Take a tour of the best places to slow down around campus. Figure out when you need to take a moment for quiet, and where to find those spaces.

Breaking the Bubble for BIPOC Students with Orientation Leaders, Library 250

• Interested in building connections with the Twin Cities local BIPOC community? Join our OLs to learn how to find space off campus!

 

Wellness Break Session #2
11 A.M. – 11:45 A.M. Wednesday, August 28

Thrifting 101 at 1550 Summit with the Sustainability Office, Free Swap Outlet, 1550 Summit Ave.

• New to the Twin Cities and looking for your new favorite thrift shop? Look no further than right here on campus! The Mac Free Swap is a free item exchange run by the Macalester Sustainability Office. Stop by and go “shopping,” and learn more about the Free Swap and Macalester’s sustainability goals.

Quintessential College Casual Catching (and Throwing), Shaw Field

• Have you ever thrown a frisbee? Either way, come to enjoy some fresh air, move your body, and introduce yourself to the joys of casual throwing at college! This is a low-key drop-in gathering- no previous experience required, and no special clothing or shoes needed. Come as you are.

Mac Fund and Macarons with the Macalester Fund, Marvin Plaza

• Come hang out with the Mac Fund and try some of Saint Paul’s best Macarons!

Wheel of Norms! with Hamre Center for Health & Wellness, Leonard Center Portico

• Take a few minutes and spin the wheel to test your knowledge of the health behaviors of Macalester students. All participants can choose a prize, regardless whether their answer is correct. Stop by for low-key fun.

Yard Games and Freeze Pops with the Student Athlete Mentors, Shaw Field

• All new students are welcome to join the Student Athlete Mentors and cool off with a freeze pop and/or play yard games such as bags.

 

Life at Mac Workshop Session #2
2:15 P.M. – 3 P.M. Wednesday, August 28

Getting Around Minneapolis & St. Paul with the Community Engagement Center and Sustainability Office, Bateman Plaza, Outside Campus Center (Rain: Sustainability Office)

• Interested in using transit and/or bicycles to get around and explore the Twin Cities? This workshop will help you to take advantage of your Metro Transit Universal Pass and Macalester bicycle resources. Learn about the major transit routes and bicycle infrastructure close to campus. Ask questions about neighborhoods and start to feel comfortable getting around nearby neighborhoods.

Mac Nav with Student Affairs,John B. Davis Lecture Hall, Lower Level Campus Center

• MacNav is the official student app for Macalester College! Designed based on feedback from Macalester students and student government, MacNav’s purpose is to help Macalester students find what they need quickly on campus. Come by to learn how you can make MacNav work for you!

Financial Literacy with Orientation Leaders, Art Commons 102, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center

• Understanding financial responsibilites at college can be a daunting task. Sit with some of your OLs to learn about best ways to budget and save while adjusting to a new community.

Academic Success with Orientation Leaders, Library 250

• Learn from students how to best prepare yourself for success in the coming semester. Planning is key, so come hear about how to budget your time properly, what you should prepare and bring to your classes, and important dates and deadlines to keep in mind.

Student Organizing @ Mac with Orientation Leaders, Davis Court, Markim Hall

• Macalester has a rich history of activism and social justice. Learn about student organization, and how to get involved in the causes that are important to you.

Wellness Break Session #3
1 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. Friday, August 30

Sustainability Board Games and Crafts, Sustainability Office

• Come to the Macalester Sustainability Office for an afternoon of sustainability-related arts and crafts and board games.

Community Bike Ride with MacBike & Sustainability, Meet at the Library

• Come on a bike ride to explore the local community and learn about Macalester’s BikeShare program and how to get involved with MacBike. Don’t have a bike? No worries! Check one out from the library!

Safer Sex Carnival with Health Promotion & Sexual Respect, Bateman Plaza, Outside Campus Center

• Play games, get sexual health supplies, and become a part of a culture of everyday consent at Macalester! Test your knowledge and skills in using health supplies and join Macalester’s ongoing culture of sexual respect!

Summit Ave Nature Walk with Orientation Leaders, Outside Kagin Commons

• Come along with your OLs to explore Summit Avenue. Get to the Mac Groveland neighborhood and some of the best nature walks around campus!

Friendship Bracelet Making with Orientation Leaders, Student Affairs Suite, Weyerhaeuser Hall

• Take a break to craft with your OLs and the CSLE staff. Get to know the staff at Weyerhauser in a laid back setting.

Getting to Know the MAX Center, MAX Center, Kagin Commons

Life at Mac Workshop Session #3
11 A.M. – 11:45 A.M. Friday, August 30

Seeing Performances in the Twin Cities with the Theater & Dance Department, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center, T121 – Main Stage Theater

• Located in the Twin Cities, Macalester College is in the heart of a thriving arts community, with more theatre companies per capita than any other city in the country besides New York City. Students can attend performances at prominent companies such as The Guthrie; Jungle Theater; Children’s Theatre Company, the largest theatre company for multigenerational audiences in the United States; and Penumbra Theatre, one of the most influential African-American theatre companies in the nation. The Theater and Dance Department regularly brings its students to professional productions in the Cities, and faculty and alumni regularly work professionally on area productions. Macalester students often have the opportunity to meet influential local alumni, leading to exciting and unique opportunities for internships, mentorship, and collaborative projects. In this workshop, Theater and Dance Department faculty offer a backstage view into opportunities to attend performances at Twin Cities venues, with information on how to access subsidized tickets and transportation. Information about how to get involved with the on-campus Theater and Dance Department will also be shared.

Technology at Mac with Orientation Leaders, Art Commons 102, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center

• Stop by for an overview of various tech used in everyday life at Mac. Familiarize yourself with Eduroam, 1600grand, GetMobile, and more.

Campus Masterchef: Cooking in the Residence Halls with Orientation Leaders, Bigelow 2 Kitchen

• Think you’ll get tired of Cafe Mac? Learn how to cook simple and easy meals right from your dorm!

Welcome to the Twin Cities: Best Places Off-Campus with Orientation Leaders, Harmon Room

• Now that you’ve gotten to know your campus, take a seat with your OLs to learn about all the amazing things to do around the Twin Cities. Find the best places to shop and get groceries, amazing hikes and trails along the Mississippi, and the amazing resources available to you in the greater Twin Cities.