WINTER OPEN HOUSE8 – 9:30 a.m. Check-In & Information Tables (The Bubble)

9:30 - 10 a.m. Welcome (The Bubble) Speakers: Dr. Kim Mooney, President & Linda Quimby, Vice President for Enrollment

BLOCK A: 10:15-10:45 a.m.

THE ARTS AT FRANKLIN PIERCE (Marulli Welcome Center)Explore a variety of art disciplines, including music, ceramics, glassblowing, and studio arts. Enjoy the current art exhibit featured in the Thoreau Gallery. Join us in the Library Courtyard immediately after the presentation to see a demonstration from the Fine Arts Club.

ATHLETICS (The Bubble)Ravens compete in NCAA Division II programs as part of the Northeast-10 Conference. These teams have sent recent student-athletes to compete in Major League Baseball, the Olympics, and the World Cup. Learn more about your future as part of Raven Nation and hear from a panel of student athletes.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (Petrocelli 114) Environmental coursework is tailor-made for this campus. With 1,200 acres of woods, trails, wetlands, and other ecological areas, you’ll conduct important fieldwork during class and focus on understanding human-environment interactions and their impact on today’s society.

PSYCHOLOGY (Marcucella 102)Learn to comprehend interpersonal relationships and social services, while developing science-based research and statistical analysis. In a curriculum aligned with the American Psychology Association guidelines, you will work with professors and be directly involved with research, paraprofessional training, and field experiences.

SOCIAL MEDIA & EMERGENT TECHNOLOGIES (Fitzwater 102)Social Media is more than just a tweet, post, or snap to your followers. Develop skills in mobile application development and writing, alongside interface design and analytics. This program is one of only a few in the country of its nature and will prepare you to navigate our networked world as a confident professional.

STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES (Spagnuolo Hall)Learn how to apply for financial aid, maximize your eligibility, and tailor a plan to fit your needs. This presentation will include time for Q&A.

INFORMATION SESSIONS

BUSINESS (Spagnuolo Hall)Accounting/Finance, Healthcare Administration, Management, Marketing, Sports & Recreation Management, and M.B.A. ProgramsDevelop practical skills and knowledge in leadership, management, administration, marketing, finance, law, ethics, and more. Explore our 3-year accelerated, 3+1, and 4+1 programs.

BIOLOGY (Marcucella 102)This curriculum reflects the complexity and diversity of the living world and prepares you for a career in the biological or health sciences fields, or for specialized studies at the graduate level. Teacher certification in Biology can also be obtained.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES(Fitzwater 101)Study the social science implications of emergency response. Although this non-clinical program does not lead to EMT or paramedic certification, you can work on campus as a security officer, EMT, or firefighter.

HISTORY (Petrocelli 112)Study in one of the few undergraduate programs in the nation with fully-integrated public history coursework. Learn about the curriculum, internship, graduate school, and extracurricular opportunities. Join us in the Library Courtyard immediately after to participate in the History Clubs colonial games.

LIFE BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: STUDENT INVOLVEMENT (Fitzwater TV Studio)Get involved in the 25 different clubs and organizations, numerous seasonal intramural sports, student government, various weekly activities, and more.

BLOCK B: 11-11:30 a.m.

CAMPUS TOURSDepart from the Bubble between 8 - 9 a.m.Depart from the Library Courtyard between 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Tours commence as groups form. Please stop by the tour tent in the Library Courtyard when you are ready (tours last approximately 45 minutes).

CAMPUS BOOKSTOREEmily Flint Campus CenterHours: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Stop by the bookstore for your chance to win Franklin Pierce gear! To enter drop off one of your business cards (provided with your check-in materials).

STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES Clifford Coles Hall (next to Admissions)Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH Student Dining Hall, Emily Flint Campus CenterHours: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

FOR ADMITTED STUDENTS8 - 9:30 a.m. The Bubble

The Perch Hangout: Connect with your future classmates as you learn more about Franklin Pierce’s private social network.

Deposit today! Visit the Admissions information table to place your $400 acceptance deposit and become an offical member of Raven Nation today! You can also stop by the Admissions Office at any time throughout the day.

BLOCK C: 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

ANTHROPOLOGY (Petrocelli 112)Explore past and present societies through material remains as you combine classroom study with archaeological excavations at local sites. You can also join the Anthropology Club to compete with one of the few atlatl teams in the country, or enjoy study abroad opportunities to complete your study of human heritage. Join us in the Library Courtyard immediately after the presentation to see an atlatl demonstration.

CENTER FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE & THE WENSBERG WRITING CENTER (Fitzwater 102)The Centers provide tutoring and professional support for all students. You’ll work to develop skills and strategies to be confident, independent, and active in your learning environment.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE (Marcucella 102)Prepare for law enforcement, security, investigation, corrections, social services, and more. Learn about the curriculum, student employment, and campus clubs and organizations in the criminal justice field.

HEALTH SCIENCES (Spagnuolo Hall)This program will prepare you to enter into countless disciplines within the hands-on healthcare field, including medicine, physical therapy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and pharmacy.

THE MARLIN FITZWATER CENTER FOR COMMUNICATION (Fitzwater TV Studio)The Fitzwater Center is home to state-of-the-art technology for you to create a robust portfolio. Write for campus newspapers, the Pierce Arrow in print and The Exchange online. Host your own television show on FPTV-25 or radio show on WFPC-LP 105.3 FM. You can call sports games live on Raven Sports Network. Or you may want to join PoliticsFitzU and cover the presidential election while conducting polling through a partnership with the Boston Herald.

MEET OUR STUDENTS (Marulli Welcome Center)Enjoy a casual chat with current students as they share personal Franklin Pierce experiences, while answering your questions about life as a student.

BLOCK D: 12:30-1 p.m.

COMMUNICATION (Fitzwater 101)Develop practical professional expertise in the areas of journalism (print and broadcast), media production (electronic, digital, and broadcast), or media studies.

ENGLISH & CREATIVE WRITING (Petrocelli 114)Enjoy great literature of the past—Chaucer, Shakespeare, and the English Romantics—then, fast forward to the voices of today, including J.K. Rowling, Toni Morrison, and Amy Tan. Choose a track in creative writing, education, or literature and enjoy opportunities to author university publications.

PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM (Marcucella 102) Meet with faculty and find out more about our Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Learn more about pathways from our undergraduate programs.

PUBLIC HEALTH(Fitzwater 102)Healthcare is the largest sector for employment in the United States. This program studies social trends surrounding public healthcare and will prepare you for a career in allied health, business, education, administration, law, medicine, or public policy.

RESIDENTIAL LIFE (Spagnuolo Hall) Living on campus is one of the most meaningful experiences in college. Learn about residence halls at Franklin Pierce—and how you can land a townhouse overlooking Pearly Pond for your senior year housing.

BLOCK E: 1:15-1:45 p.m.

CAREER SERVICES (Fitzwater 102)Learn how Career Services will help you proactively navigate an ever-evolving employment landscape with resources and support to maximize your potential.

EDUCATION AND M.ED. PROGRAM (Petrocelli 112)Teachers change the lives of young people. Focus your degree on one of the following areas: Elementary Education, General Special Education, or Secondary Education (English, Life Sciences, or Social Studies). You can also continue into graduate school with the online M.Ed. program at Franklin Pierce.

HONORS PROGRAM (Marulli Welcome Center)Enjoy an exclusive reception for admitted Honors Program students. A brief presentation will review program requirements and benefits. Meet Honors Program faculty and students, ask questions, and socialize. Light refreshments will be provided.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES (Marcucella 102)Meet with a faculty member and find out more about our Master of Physician Assistant Studies.

POLITICAL SCIENCE (MAJOR) AND INTELLIGENCE & SECURITY STUDIES (MINOR) (Petrocelli 114)Franklin Pierce has a proud and longstanding connection to politics. Combine extracurricular opportunities to join Model UN or conduct political polling with the Boston Herald, with a semester at the nation’s capital through a partnership with the Washington Center. The Intelligence and Security Studies minor will prepare you for a career in homeland security.

SPORTS MEDIA (Fitzwater 101)Sports Media encompasses journalism, broadcasting, electronic communication, marketing, advertising, public relations, visual communication, and new media.

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