W e l c o m e B a c k P i c n i cThe first week jitters have subsided, now it’s

time to meet the rest of the campus; hundreds

of upperclassmen, professors and Hanover

staffers at an all-you-can eat picnic that signals

the beginning of a new academic year. The

food just keeps coming and there’s no stopping

you (that’s the problem with the Freshmen 15,

you don’t even notice it happening). Cornhole,

music, Frisbee and sno-cones—what a better

introduction to the life that is college.

m ov e - i n D a yWith mom crying in the background,

allowing you and your dad to do all the

work, the time has come to move in to

your new 13 x 13 foot abode. With the

essentials in tow and everything else

your mom thought you could possibly

need (i.e. your grandma’s booklight),

you’re ready to conquer your new world.

Not only will you master the art of getting

ready in as little time as possible, but

you will give Chef Boyardee a run for his

money as king of the microwave.

a u g u s t e x P e r i e n c eYou’ve met your roommate, their

parents and most likely their younger

sibling(s), now it’s time to get out of

your room and start meeting the other

300-plus members of your class. With

one core group you will discuss the

common reading assignment and

participate in a service event in the

local area. Then, when it’s all said and

done, it’s time to petition for a position

on student government as a first-year

senator. Later, in a futile attempt to

ease your nerves, there’s free pizza

and plenty of karaoke to fill you

in on who the real extroverts in your

class are.

g r e a t Wo r k sWhile all your friends are taking English 101 at other

institutions, you’ll be unable to relate. Your introduction

to the Hanover College curriculum, Great Works, will

have you fascinated with how your professors manage

to combine English, art, history, science, philosophy and

theology into one course. With this group of individuals

you have already conquered the August Experience, and

you’ll do nothing less with Great Works.

g a l aDon’t worry; this isn’t a repeat of your senior prom. The

poofy, Cinderella style gowns and neon tuxes have been

traded in for cocktail dresses and a simple, coordinated

shirt and tie duo. You won’t realize how many times your

mind was blown this night until the next day, but the first

time will be upon first sight of the Hanover College ice

sculpture, and the probable second is the misting table of

sorbet samples. Sue DeWine, our President, is of course

the grand finale with her array of dance moves.

H o m e c o m i n gBy this time you’ve mastered the

balance of work and play and you

are ready to participate in two

day’s worth of events to celebrate

the biggest game of the year. Live

music Friday night, and a 5K run the

next morning is just enough to get

things going. Then follow those two

events up with men’s and women’s

soccer, cornhole at the tailgating

lot, and yep, you guessed it,

FOOTBALL! But wait, it doesn’t stop

here — head on out to the Shoebox

(the late night campus hangout) to

bring everything to a close.

P r e s i D e n t D e W i n e ’ s H a l l oW e e n Pa r t yIt’s time to get creative. Hanover students take costume contests seriously and that means you don’t want

to let us down, even the President is dressed to impress in a period gown to play the role of the first female

admitted to Hanover. Cookies, Rice Krispies treats, caramel apples and your choice of hot cider/chocolate

line the tables — if this isn’t enough, you can raid the refrigerator for more, after of course you’ve walked

through all three stories of the home looking for secret passageways.

t H e r u nDuring Greek Rush , prepare for the Run: a race to each house involving all the new recruits and already existing members.

Body paint, superman undies and house flags are necessary props for the run, so come prepared. About Greek life: The

movie “Animal House” has probably plagued your parent’s opinion of fraternities and sororities, so erase that from their

memory and replace it with Greek life that is Hanover — brothers and sisters working to build character and enrich the

lives of those around them, while also partaking in unique events such as Fiji Island or Chi Oahu.

o m n i B u sRoll down to Cincy, Indy or the Ville for a Kings of Leon concert or comedy routine, the options are endless. If you

like taking risks, you could always go skiing, rock climbing or white water rafting — the choice is yours. Free for

you, Omnigonnatakeyouwhereyouwantbus is what all the cool kids are doing.

W i f f l e B a l l t o u r n a m e n tChances are you’ve already heard about the beauty that is Hanover’s short

and relaxed Spring Term, but have you broken out the bat yet to practice for

spring’s biggest event? The Physical Plant Panthers aren’t going to take it

easy on anybody, so step your game up, kiddo.

f i n a l s m i D n i g H t B r e a k f a s tCoffee--check; extra pencil — check; sufficient sleep — not so much. What

better way to kick off all the test-taking and essay writing than eating breakfast

at 9:00 p.m. on the Sunday night before Finals Week, served of course by all

your favorite faculty. After that, claw your eyes out if you want, it won’t do

you any good when it comes to studying. You’ve gone to class, done the work/

reading — you can ace this test, and, well, if you don’t — better luck next time!

o f f i c e o f s t u D e n t l i f ethe Hanover experience isn’t a generic one-

type-happens-to-all experience; instead, it’s

what you make it. you’ve heard the old cliché

“make your dreams into reality?” Well, the

time has come; Hanover makes it possible for

you to start an organization with a mission

dedicated to your interests. the staff of the

student life office is here to get you started,

but the rest is up to you!

office of stuDent life812.866.7078

P.O. Box 108540 Ball Street

www.hanover.edu/campuslifeHanover, IN 47243

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