ATTENTION: WEATHER ALERT
FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
Update #3 Sunday 8/28/2011 7:44PM
For new students in Orientation Group A, please report on Tuesday,
August 30th to the MMC campus at 221 East 71 Street at 8:45am as
previously instructed.
For new and Early transfer students in Orientation Group B, please
see the list below of Tuesday excursions hosted by MMC Peer Leaders.
You can select whichever trip you are interested in. All excursions,
unless otherwise noted begin at the 55th Street Residence Hall at the
time noted. Residential and Commuter students are both expected to
participate in at least two NYC excursions over the course of the week.
Tuesday
August
30, 2011
10:00 am
Stop and Smell the Roses (M) Alexandra
Stromer Visit the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens and
see all of the beautiful flowers "Lions, Tigers, and
Bears, Oh My!" ($$$) Holly Jones
Enjoy a walk over to the Central Park Zoo to see
the Rainforest and Polar Circle
Under the Boardwalk ($) (M) Monik
Torres
Food, rides, the beach, Luna Park and much more can all be found at Coney
Island
11:00 am
Going once, going twice, SOLD! Mackenzie
Meeks
Tour Christie's and maybe get a chance to see a
live auction
Park n' Shop ($) (M) Freddy
Mancilla
Walk on the High Line and browse the Chelsea
Market
Spiral Around ($$$) Zamar
Campbell-Lloyd Visit the Guggenheim Museum and
see its unique design along with fabulous art Bargain
Lane ($) (M) Paige Whitebread Browse
Canal Street to shop and enjoy authentic food at
restaurants such as Il Palazzo, La Bella Ferrara and more in Little
Italy
12:00 pm
Tee Time ($$$$) (M) Hannah
Hashmi Visit Chelsea Piers to get your swing on at their
multi-tiered golf facilities Picnic in the Park
Pack your lunch in a basket and head on over to Sheep's
Meadow with an RA
30 Rock ($) Cecilia Perez-Homar
Walk around in Rockefeller Center to see all it
has to offer
1:00 pm
On Top of the World ($$$$) Carly Schneider
See the most breathtaking view of the city while on Top of
the Rock at Rockefeller Center
Miracle on 34th Street ($) (M) Jessica
Kent
Shop at the original Macy's in Herald Square,
sponsor of the 4th of July Fireworks and
Thanksgiving Day Parade
2:00 pm
Potter or Pompeii? ($$$$)
(M) Gabby Wright Go see one or
both of these exhibits at the Discovery Times Square Patience
and Fortitude Sarah Peterson
Visit the New York Public Library and enjoy a
break in Bryant Park afterwards
3:00 pm
Train Tours Kelsey
McCollaum
Explore the secrets and sights of Grand Central with
a walking tour
Time for Sweets! ($) (M) Rebecca
Davis
3 Enjoy some homemade cupcakes at the original West Village Magnolia
Bakery
Key
Follow
these directions and you will be on your way
 All NYC
Excursions will leave from the 55th Street Residence
Hall at the time your event
is scheduled unless otherwise noted.
Each NYC
Excursion has a designated Peer Leader. You may attend NYC Excursions
with any PL.
NYC
Excursions can have up to 20 students. It will be first-come
first-served, so arrive early.
You are
required to attend two, but you can join as many as you want.
Each NYC
Excursion will leave 5 minutes after the scheduled event time. Meet the
Peer Leader in front of the 55th Street Residence Hall to join a NYC
Excursion.
Most NYC
Excursions are free, some have a fee. If you see a ($) next to the NYC
Excursion, please come prepared to pay for yourself. Also, if your
group needs to take the subway to reach your destination, please note
that you are responsible to pay for your own MetroCard.
M MetroCard Required
* 18
and under is free, over may be subject to a fee
** Suggested Donation
$ Optional Spending Money
$$ Required Fee: $1-10
$$$ Required Fee: $11-20
$$$$ Required Fee: $21-40
Have
fun exploring your new college campus: NYC!
UPDATE #2
Due to the likely closure of the NYC transportation system beginning
early Saturday afternoon, the Saturday Check-In to 55th Street
Residence Hall will continue as scheduled from 7 am to 2 pm, but
students should not plan to move in during the hurricane on Sunday or
Monday. Any questions regarding housing check-in should be
directed to the Office of Residence Life at 212-774-0740.
We have cancelled our planned Parent/Family Orientations and Receptions
originally scheduled for Saturday, August 27 at 5 pm and Sunday, August
28 at 2 pm. While this may inconvenience some families, health and
safety are paramount. Parents may attend the Orientation this
evening, Friday, August 26, 2011 at 5 pm or on Thursday, September 1,
2011 at 4 pm.
On Monday, August 29, 2011, the College's administrative offices will
be closed and all Orientation activities for the day are cancelled.
New Student Orientation activities will begin on Tuesday, August 30 at
8:45 am sharp for students assigned to Group A and on Wednesday, August
31 at 8:45 am sharp for those students in Group B. Groups
have been assigned based on your Learning Community
(LC). (Optional Breakfast will be served beginning
at 8am in the Commons on the 3rd floor of the Main building on Tuesday
and Wednesday.)
Tuesday, August 30th @ 8:45am
Group A*
A1 Playfair, The Great Hall,
Main Building
For students in the following Learning Communities:
- LC 06
- LC12
- LC14
- LC16
- LC19
- LC25
- LC29
- LCHP
A2Meet with Peer Leader
For students in the following Learning Communities:
- LC03 - Room 606, Main Building
- LC07Room 505, Main Building
- LC09Room 503, Main Building
- LC10Room 510, Main Building
- LC17Room 700, Main Building
- LC21Room 701, Main Building
- LC26Room 703, Main Building
- LC27Room 610, Main Building
*Group B will not need to be at Orientation on Tuesday during the day,
but they are welcome to attend the evening program "Craig Karges:
Master Illusionist" in the Theresa Lang Theatre
Wednesday, August 31st @ 8:45am*
Group B
B1Playfair, The Great Hall, Main
Building
- LC01
- LC04
- LC05
- LC11
- LC13
- LC30
- TR31**
- TR32**
B2Meet with Peer Leaders
(In the following classrooms)
- TR33**Room 505, Main Building
- LC08Room 701, Main Building
- LC24Room 503, Main Building
- LC18Room 606, Main Building
- LC20Room 610, Main Building
- LC23Room 510, Main Building
- LC22Room 700, Main Building
** Transfer
students will be assigned to one of three groups: TR31, TR32 or
TR33. See LINK
Any questions should be directed to the Office of Student Development
and Activities at 212-774-0788.
We thank you for your cooperation and patience during this unexpected
weather event.
Emmalyn Yamrick
Director of Residence Life
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