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SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
SPRING 2017
INTENSIVE ESL STUDENT
ORIENTATION
SESSION TIME SPEAKER
Check-in & Breakfast 8:00 - 9:00 AM
Welcome to SDSU!International Affairs Staff Introductions
9:00 - 9:45 AM Campus Dignitaries President Dunn
Interim Provost Hedge
Kinchel Doerner, Dean of Graduate School
Kathleen Fairfax, Assistant Vice President for International Affairs & Outreach
You’ve Got Questions... We’ve Got Answers
9:45 - 10:30 AM Greg Wymer, Director of International Students & Scholars
Amir Maleki, International Student Advisor
Kirsten Linke, International Student Advisor/ Program Coordinator
Break 10:30 - 10:45 AM
Language Support 10:45 - 11:15 AM Dr. Nathan Ziegler,Director of English Language and Culture Institute
Getting ConnectedEmail, WiFi and more!
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM Eric Mette,Support Specialist
Technology Q/A Session 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Lunch (Larson Commons) 12:15 - 1:15 PM
U.S. Education System vs. The World
1:30 - 2:30 PM Greg Wymer, Director of International Students & Scholars
Kirsten Linke, International Student Advisor/ Program Coordinator
U.S. Friends 2:30 - 2:45 PM SDSU U.S. Friends [email protected]
Honors Opportunities 2:45 - 3:00 PM Hanna Holmquist, Honors Student Advisor
Break 3:00 - 3:15 PM
Be Well! 3:15 - 5:00 PM Brenda Andersen, Associate Director, Wellness Center
Darci Nichols, Assistant Director, Wellness Center- Counseling
Dinner (Larson Commons) 5:15 - 6:15 PM
Who’s My Diplomat? 6:15 - 9:00 PM
INTRODUCTIONS SCHEDULE DAY 1
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Intensive ESL Orientation has begun. We areso excited that YOU ARE HERE. Of all the placesin the world, we think South Dakota StateUniversity is pretty great. Over the next few days, you will attend sessionsand participate in activities to prepare you for lifeat SDSU. Get to know the English Language & Culture Institute (ELCI) staff and the InternationalAffairs staff because we are here to help younavigate your time at SDSU.
Welcome to South Dakota State University!
Explore American culture, develop academic English proficiency, and learn to communicate with confidence.
The SDSU English Language & Culture Institute (ELCI) will prepare you for the rigors of post-secondary academics. The ELCI focuses on academic English while enhancing students’ critical thinking and real-world problem-solving skills in the English context. Think beyond simply building language skills to embrace the attitude of learning.
WEBSITEsdstate.edu/esl
SOCIAL MEDIA
facebook.com/groups/483871975046560/(SOUTH DAKOTA STATE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE INSTITUTE)
SOCIAL TAGSFacebook: #SDSUelciTwitter: #SDSUelci
Welcome to Orientation!
About the English Language & Culture Institute
Tuesday, January 3rd | Campanile Room, Student Union
Some good things to know...
SCHEDULE SCHEDULEDAY 2 DAY 3
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Wednesday, January 4th Thursday, January 5th
SESSION TIME
Check-in & Breakfast 8:00 - 8:30 AM
Immunization Review & TB Skin Test - Session I 8:30 - 12:30 AM
Lunch (Larson Commons) 12:30 - 1:30 PM
ESL Placement Tests (Briggs Library, room 125) 1:30 - 5:00 PM
Dinner (Larson Commons) 5:15 - 6:15 PM
What’s Up America Diplomat Panel
6:30 - 8:00 PM
SESSION TIME SPEAKER
Breakfast (Larson Commons) 8:00 - 8:45 AM
Library & Writing Center Resources 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Jeanne Davidson,Librarian/Dept. Head- Public Services
Nathan Serfling,Writing Center
Ins & Outs of WebAdvisor 9:45 - 10:15 AM Kristina Pruett, Enrollment Services
Money, Money - MONEY!Tuition Payment Options
10:15 - 10:45 AM Ross Pirlet, Student Accounts Specialist
WebAdvisor/Tuition Payment Options Q/A 10:45 - 11:15 AM
Academic Honesty 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Dr. Chris Chase
Lunch (Larson Commons) 12:15 - 1:15 PM
Immigration 101Maintaining Your Status in the U.S.
1:30 - 2:15 PM Amir Maleki, International Student Advisor
Kirsten Linke, International Student Advisor/ Program Coordinator
Work Authorizations in the U.S.ESL Students not required to attend
2:15 - 2:45 PM Jolane Tomhave & Jilena Faith,Shared International Employment Services
Break 2:45 - 3:00 PM
Being Safe On Campus and Off 3:00 - 4:00 PM University Police Department and Brookings Police Department
Orientation Wrap-Up & Reminders 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Dinner (Larson Commons) 5:15 - 6:15 PM
NOTES, APPOINTMENTS, REMINDERS...
SCHEDULE DAY 4
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Monday, January 9th CLASS BEGINS
Friday, January 6th
SESSION TIME
Breakfast (Larson Commons) 8:00 - 8:45 AM
Books & Schedules at the Student Union Bookstore 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Lunch (Larson Commons) 12:00 - 1:00 PM
TB Skin Test Reads at Wellness Center Last (family) names A to F Last (family) names G to M Last (family) names N to Z
1:00 - 2:30 PM
2:30 - 3:30 PM
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Dinner (Larson Commons) 5:00 - 6:30 PM
NOTES, DOODLES, LISTS...
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WHEN IN BROOKINGS... CONTACT
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Cinema 8 Movie Theater (219 6th Street)
Tuesday is Student Night. Bring your student ID for reduced ticket prices.
Downtown Brookings (Main Avenue)
Stop by Nick’s Hamburger Shop, a historic restaurant with a 1950s vibe.FYI: the burgers are mini-sized so order a few extra.
Food & Health Concepts/Indian Restaurant (605 Main Avenue)
A small grocery store with many ingredients to make food from around the world. Stop in for authentic Indian food.
Hillcrest Park (1520 6th Street, across from McDonald’s)
Get in the game! International students gather here to play futbol. Hillcrest Aquatic Center has fun for the entire family including WILD water slides.
HyVee Grocery (790 22nd Avenue South)
Whether you need to grocery shop or grab a Starbuck’s coffee.
McCrory Gardens (North Corner of 6th Street and 22nd Avenue)
Beautiful in all seasons. MAJOR photo opportunities.
Prairie Lanes Bowling Alley (722 Western Avenue)
A great study break destination with student discounts on shoes and games. The Prairie Café has daily meal deals.
University Mall (920 22nd Avenue South)
Check out JCPenney’s, Maurices and Glick’s for new clothes. And stop by Dollar Tree where everything is actually $1. EVERYTHING.
Walmart (2233 6th Street)
Where else can you buy bread, socks, notebooks, and movies at one store?!
The English Language & Culture Institute
Email: [email protected] Phone: (605) 688-5076
Kathleen Fairfax | Assistant Vice President of International Affairs & Outreach
Dr. Nathan Ziegler | Director of [email protected]
PH: 605-688-5077 | West Hall 123
Lauren Kinter | Assistant Director of [email protected]
PH: 605-688-5076 | West Hall 121
Ella Bresson | ESL Program [email protected]
PH: 605-688-6410 | West Hall 120
ESL FacultyGlendy HoangRobin HindersEun Hee Chang
James Foss
ESL Graduate AssistantsShuang Li
Semehar Ghebrekidan Jennifer Wingate
Doriane Paso
International Affairs & [email protected]
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