Here is the e-mail. I thought my undergrad school had a lot planned when I was a freshman, but Jefferson is crushing them in terms of activities planned.
SATURDAY, July 31
Happy Hour at Fad? 6:00-9:00 PM, 15th and Locust Streets
An event designed especially for students that live off-campus. Come and bring significant others, friends, etc. Meet other Jefferson students before orientation begins.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 1
Orientation Kick-Off BBQ with The Histones, 2:00 PM, Scott Plaza
This is your class?s first chance to be together in the same place all at once and it involves free food and performances by Jefferson?s all male a cappella group, The Histones-what could be better? (Rain Location - Jefferson Alumni Hall)
Tour De Philly, 4:00 PM
Members of the FAC will point out a few of the neighborhood and campus essentials for your first week at Jefferson. For instance, your tour will swing by Whole Foods and Superfresh, two convenient grocery stores often utilized by Jefferson students. Tours leave from Scott Plaza following the Picnic. Wear comfortable walking shoes!!!
Doc Watson?s Pub, 6:00 PM, 216 S. 11th Street (across from Scott Plaza)
Join fellow classmates and FAC members at Jefferson?s local bar for food and drink specials! $1 domestic drafts, half price wings, French fries, mozzarella sticks, and nachos. Bring cash.
MONDAY, AUGUST 2
Water Ice Social, 4:00 PM, Scott Plaza
Don?t miss this opportunity to mix and mingle over some water ice served up by some of the faces who later will make frequent appearances behind the podium in the lecture hall--that's right, water ice dished up by your professors and other Jefferson notables.
Dave & Buster?s, 8:00 PM, 325 N Columbus Blvd, Pier 19N
Meet in Scott Plaza at 8:00 PM to head over. Bring cash.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3
Movie Night, 7:00 PM, Solis-Cohen Auditorium, Jefferson Alumni Hall
Join the FAC for a relaxed night watching Gross Anatomy with popcorn and refreshments.
McGillin?s, 9:00 PM, 1310 Drury Lane
Get your first taste of the Jefferson Tuesday night hangout. A chill atmosphere and reasonably priced drinks made even better by additional food and drink specials. Head over early to claim the upstairs bar as the Class of 2008 hangout of the night. Meet in Scott Plaza at 9 to walk to McGillin's. Bring cash.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4
The M?tter Museum
Join the FAC at either 10 AM or 1 PM (depending on when you are scheduled for CPR Training) to enjoy this museum?s collections of over 20,000 objects, including fluid-preserved anatomical and pathological specimens, medical instruments, anatomical and pathological models, items of memorabilia of famous scientists and physicians, and medical illustrations. Bring $5.00 for admission.
LGBT Event 5:00-7:00 PM
An informal off-campus event designed for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, and Allied Students to answer any questions about the Jefferson Lambda Alliance and LGBT life at Jefferson and in Philadelphia. Refreshments will be provided. Email
[email protected] for directions and further information.
Arts in the Park, 7:00 PM, Rittenhouse Square
Join us for a walk up to Rittenhouse Square to enjoy a free concert in the park. The Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra and guests will provide a night of outdoor entertainment. Meet in Scott Plaza at 6:45 PM to walk up Walnut Street to the park.
Loie?s, 8:00 PM, 128 S. 19th Street
Join the FAC at a popular bar in the Rittenhouse area after Arts in the Park for drink specials! Bring cash.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5
Coffeehouse, 8:00 PM, McClellan Hall, College Building
Got a hidden Talent? Show it off!! Open mic, musical acts, and anything else is welcome. Look for cameo performances by The Histones as well! Email
[email protected] to get a spot on the schedule, or look for the sign-up table during orientation. Free coffee and doughnuts!!!
Club 27, 9:00 PM, 27 Bank Street
Join the FAC for a night of dancing at one of the clubs in Philly?s Olde City area. No cover 9-11 ($5 after 11 PM); drink specials include: $3 Miller Lite, $3 Well drinks, $6 Apple and Watermelon Martinis. Meet in Scott Plaza at 8:45 to walk over together. Bring cash.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6
Dinner with the FAC, 5:00 PM
If you don?t have reservations with ?the folks,? the FAC invites you to have dinner with us! We?ll have groups going to various restaurants in the area. RSVP to
[email protected] by Wednesday, August 4th at Noon to let us know if you?d like to go. We?ll leave from Scott Plaza at 5:00 PM. Bring cash for food and drinks.
First Friday in Philadelphia, 7 :00 PM
Olde City?s galleries open to the public the first Friday of every month. The perfect way to experience the art, wine, and food-for free! Meet in Scott Plaza at 7 to head over to Olde City.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7
National Constitution Center, 1:00 PM, 525 Arch Street
The National Constitution Center is an independent, non-partisan, and non-profit organization dedicated to increasing public understanding of the United States Constitution. Join us for a tour of the Center! Meet in Scott Plaza at 1 to head over. Bring $6.00 for admission.
Pub Crawl, 8:00 PM
The FAC has arranged some incredible specials for this fun event. Come to Scott Plaza to get a map and the rundown of specials. This is a tradition NOT TO BE MISSED. Bring cash.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8
Philadelphia Museum of Art, 12:00 Noon, Benjamin Franklin Parkway and 26th Street
Join the FAC to explore the city?s great art exhibits-and the steps where Rocky was filmed! Meet in Scott Plaza at noon to head over to the museum.
MONDAY, AUGUST 9
Scoop De Ville, 7:00 PM, 107 South 18th Street
Meet us in Scott Plaza to head up to this delicious ice cream parlor on Rittenhouse Square for a tasty treat. Bring cash.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10
Quizzo at Fergie?s, 8:00 PM, 1214 Sansom Street
Meet at the Ox and head over to Fergie?s to show off your smarts. Bring cash.
The Boston Pops, 8:00 PM, The Mann Center for the Performing Arts
Keith Lockhart, a Philadelphia favorite, returns with The Boston Pops for what is sure to be another sell-out evening as they play tribute to the Great White Way in an evening of the best from Broadway, starring Tony Award winner Faith Prince. Lawn tickets are $20. Contact
[email protected] for info or look for the sign-up table during orientation to buy a ticket. Bring $6 for the bus.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12
Phillies vs. Rockies, 6:15 PM
Meet on Scott Plaza at 6:15 PM to grab the subway to the ballpark! Tickets are $15. Contact
[email protected] or look for the sign-up table during orientation week to buy a ticket. Bring $2.60 for the subway.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13
McFadden?s, 9:00 PM, 461 N. 3rd Street
Meet in Scott Plaza before heading over to this popular spot for a night of fun and charity-proceeds will benefit JeffHOPE. Bring cash.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14
Atlantic City, various times
Join FAC members and your classmates for a fun trip to Atlantic City. Enjoy the casinos or walk along the boardwalk. Bring cash.