The purpose of Welcome Week is to help students:Become familiar with Woodbury’s values

Become familiar with campus resources and opportunities for involvement

Develop relationships with faculty, staff and other students

Feel part of the Woodbury community

Welcome Week is brought to you by the Office of Student Development.If you have any questions please call 818.252.5254

In addition to regular business hours, the Whitten Student Center will be open on Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25 from 10am to 5pm.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/WoodburyU

1990 - South African freedom fighter and political leader

Nelson Mandela is released from prison after 67 years

1990 - East and West Germany end decades of political separa-

tion and are finally reunified 1990 - The nation of Iraq invades Kuwait, setting off the

events that will culminate in the first Gulf War

1990 - In Living Color sketch comedy show airs

1990 - Vogue - Madonna

90s FACTS…

#FLASHBACKFRIDAY, AUGUST 2310:00am - 3:00pm Residence Hall Check in for New StudentsNorth Hall and South HallStudents should check in at their assigned residence hall.

4:00 - 5:00pm Family MattersFletcher Jones Foundation Auditorium Families of both residents and commuters are encouraged to catch a glimpse of what students will experience during life on campus. Learn about policies and procedures and have all of your questions answered by Student Development staff.

5:00 - 6:00pm Welcome ReceptionAlumni Quad All students and their families are invited to join faculty and administrators for a casual meet and greet.

6:30 - 9:00pm BOARD?North Hall LobbyClue? Guess Who? Thin Ice? Mouse Trap? Perfection? Come by and play your favorite board games with old and new friends! Brought to you by the Resident Advisors.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2412:00 - 5:00pm Residence Hall Check in for Returning StudentsNorth Hall and South HallStudents should check in at their assigned residence hall.

10:00am - 3:00pm 67+ Minutes of Community Meet at the Whitten Student Center for departureJoin Woodbury faculty and staff for a day of community service dedicated to the 67 years of life Nelson Mandela devoted to fighting for the rights of humanity. For a list of participating organizations, please visit www.facebook.com/WoodburyU. Transportation and lunch provided. ***Sign-ups required: email Jocelyn.Blanco@woodbury.edu by Wednesday, August 21.

4:00 - 5:30pm 98º Pool PartyASWU House/PoolPractice your boy-band moves in the pool. Brought to you by the Residence Hall Association.

1991 - The Roseanne sitcom tackles many issues facing

blue-collar families

1991 - Boyz N the Hood movie portrays a gritty side of growing

up in Los Angeles

1991 - NBA star Magic Johnson announces he has contracted HIV

1991 - Michael Jordan leads the Bulls to their first NBA championship

over the L.A. Lakers

1992 - The first widely-distributed version of the

Windows operating system for PC, Windows 3.1, is released

1992 - I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston

SATURDAY, AUGUST 246:30 - 10:00pm The Real WorldAlumni Quad Meet fellow WU community members and share a common experience offering the opportunity for critical thinking and reflection. Join us for a discussion regarding social justice, alcohol awareness, diversity, and more. Required for all students enrolled in PPDV100.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2510:00am - 4:00pm Historic Woodbury TourMeet at the flagpoles for departureMake new friends while exploring Woodbury’s past on a fun guided tour of downtown Los Angeles. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Transportation and lunch at historic Philippe’s Restaurant will be provided. ***Sign-ups required space is limited: email Jocelyn.Blanco@woodbury.edu by Wednesday, August 21.

4:00 - 6:00pm Residence Hall OlympicsUpper Field Quad Be part of the Dream Team and help your hall bring home the gold!

7:00 - 8:00pm Residence Hall MeetingNew Woody’sWho’s my RA? What’s RHA? Who else lives on my floor? Can I have guests over? What’s the RA Duty line? What if I’m locked out? What do I do??? Attend this mandatory all-resident meeting to find out answers to these and other questions.

MONDAY, AUGUST 268:00am - 6:00pm Clueless: Information Booth Alumni QuadHave a question? Can’t find your classroom? Stop by the Information Booth for answers and assistance.

12:00 - 1:30pm Hope FloatsAlumni QuadEnjoy a free root beer float while getting to know the members of the Accounting Society.

1992 - Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen

1992 - One - U2

1992 - Supermodel (You Better Work) - RuPaul

1992 - The Real World airs for the first time

1993 - Hero - Mariah Carey

1993 - Human Behavior - Björk

1992 - Extensive rioting occurs in Los Angeles as a result of a not guilty verdict in the Rodney King

beating case

TUESDAY, AUGUST 278:00am - 6:00pm Clueless: Information BoothAlumni Quad

11:30am - 1:30pm Yahoo! Org Search and Welcome BBQAlumni QuadCheck out opportunities for involvement in our many student organizations while enjoying a free BBQ lunch.

5:00 - 6:30pm Faculty-Student Social Alumni QuadGet to know your faculty as you eat and mingle with them after a successful start of classes.

6:00 - 8:00pm Java with the GreeksNew Woody’sEnjoy a latte with your FRIENDS at Central Perk. Brought to you by Greek Council.

7:45 - 8:15pm Nuthin’ But A “G” (Graduate) ThangMalburg AtriumMeet your fellow graduate students while enjoying grapes, grilled cheese sandwiches and German chocolate cake.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 288:00am - 6:00pm Clueless: Information BoothAlumni Quad

11:30am - 4:00pm What’s the 411?Whitten Student CenterStop by the Whitten Student Center to meet the staff, enjoy some great 90s snacks, and learn what it how to make your WU experience even better. Awesome prizes to the first fifty people.

12:00 - 1:30pm Do You Believe?Alumni QuadSpend a minute in the mirror reflecting on how you see yourself succeeding at WU. Believe that you are not alone and that the challenge in front of you is not greater than the force behind you. Brought to you by Thrive Fellowship.

1993 - Philadelphia movie portrays a lawyer fighting for his rights after being fired following

his AIDS diagnosis

1993 - Creep - Radiohead

1993 - Cryin’ - Aerosmith

1993 - Nuthin’ But A ‘G’ Thang - Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg

1993 - That’s The Way Love Goes - Janet Jackson

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 286:00 - 10:00pm Poetic JusticeAlumni Quad Open your mind as artists share realities about friends, relationships, parents and school. Live music. Poetry. Food. Brought to you by Program Board.

#THROWBACKTHURSDAY, AUGUST 298:00am - 6:00pm Clueless: Information BoothAlumni Quad

12:00 - 1:30pm In Living ColorAlumni QuadExpress your creativity, conversation and school spirit on one canvas. We’ll bring the paint, you bring the imagination and paint-friendly clothes! Brought to you by La Voz Unida (The United Voice).

12:00 - 1:30pm Hitting a Home Run Alumni QuadPick up a free baseball cap that will help you bring your A-game this semester. Brought to you by the Communication Club.

5:00 - 6:30pm ASWho?Saffell Board RoomStudent organization e-board members are required to attend this orientation. Dinner will be provided. Brought to you by the Associated Students of Woodbury University (ASWU) and the Office of Student Development.

7:00 - 9:00pm Livin’ La Vida LocaASWU House/PoolGet off your RumpShaker and Come As You Are to Humpty Dance while enjoying some mocktails with some Ice Ice Baby. Party it up and learn about drinking responsibly. Brought to you by the ASWU.

1994 - Woodbury offers additional majors and degree programs, including

PSYC, POHI, Liberal Arts and MGMT, MRKT, ANIM, COMM, and OL

1994 - A massive 6.7 earth-quake shakes up southern

California and kills 61 people just before dawn

1994 - All I Wanna Do - Sheryl Crow

1994 - My So-Called Life teen drama paints one of the most accurate portraits of 90s teen

angst

1994 - Friends is the definitive sitcom of the 90s

1994 - The Lion King is one of the biggest animated Disney musicals to have ever been

released

1993 - Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

#FLASHBACKFRIDAY, AUGUST 306:00 - 8:00pm Friday Fix at Six Architecture CourtyardUnwind after a busy week with free refreshments and an exhibition of summer study abroad architecture studios from across the globe. Brought to you by the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS).

6:30 - 10:00pm Dodger Game Night Meet at the Whitten Student Center for departureAll students are invited to join the International Peer Advisors for an evening of Los Angeles Dodgers versus San Diego Padres baseball. Transportation and a limited amount of discounted tickets will be provided. Sign up at the Whitten Student Center.

1997 - Don’t Speak - No Doubt

1997 - Da Funk - Daft Punk

1997 - On & On - Erykah Badu

1996 - Dr. Kenneth Nielsen becomes Woodbury University’s

12th President

1996 - Sigma Omega Nu Sorority is founded at Woodbury

University

1996 - Wannabe - Spice Girls

1996 - Killing Me Softly - Fugees

1996 - Criminal - Fiona Apple

1995 - The World Trade Organization is formed, leading world-wide protests

regarding the economic ramifications of streamlined global trade

1994 - Juicy - The Notorious B.I.G.

1994 - Secret - Madonna

1995 - Yahoo!, the popular search engine, web directory and email service is founded

1995 - eBay is founded as an online auction house

1995 - Macarena - Los del Rio

1995 - It’s Oh So Quiet - Björk

1995 - Toy Story is released in theaters

1995 - Clueless, a modern day, super-rich, valley-girl-esque film paves the way for 90s fashion

1998 - Google is founded in California

1998 - The success of Woodbury’s Architecture program spreads south as a satellite campus in San Diego

is instituted

1998 - Total Request Live (TRL) airs on MTV

1998 - My Heart Will Go One - Celine Dion

1998 - Believe - Cher

1998 - Baby One More Time - Britney Spears

1998 - Hard Knock Life - Jay-Z

1998 - Mark McGwire sets a new single-year home run

record in professional baseball by slugging 70 out of the park

1999 - Napster, a file-sharing application allows millions of

people to trade music and movies digitally over the internet

1999 - Bailamos - Enrique Iglesias

1999 - Waiting for Tonight - Jennifer Lopez

1999 - Bills, Bills, Bills - Destiny’s Child

1999 - Genie in a Bottle - Christina Aguilera

1999 - Columbine High School massacre takes place

1999 - Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is the long-awaited prequel to the

original Star Wars films

1999 - Andre Agassi wins the French Open and US Open in men’s tennis, while Serena Williams bursts onto the scene

with a win in the women’s division of the US Open

1997 - Dolly the sheep is intro-duced to the world as the first fully-cloned complex organism

1997 - Hong Kong is no longer ruled by the United Kingdom

as China is given control of the powerful economic center

1997 - I’ll Be Missing You - Puff Daddy and the Family

1997 - Titanic is released and becomes the highest-grossing

film of all time

1997 - Good Will Hunting launches the careers of

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon

1996 - California Love - Tupac Shakur & Dr. Dre

1996 - Virtual Insanity - Jamiroquai

1996 - Quit Playing Games (With My Heart) - Backstreet Boys

1996 - Tiger Woods is selected as PGA Rookie of the Year