Orientation CFHSS 2016

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1 Inside Bags: - CFHSS Student Information Guide - Schedule Culture Classes/ Courses / Framing - Map of CFHSS important locations Orientation CFHSS 2016 JUNE 6 TH Orientation Activities trip info - Treasure Hunt directions Inside Envelopes: Harvard Students only - USB flash-drive with: - Course packages for courses and culture classes - Ca Foscari University welcome guide - Treasure hunt coloured team sticker - VeneziaUnica card information ( Residence letter + application form) - Enrolment Ca Foscari letter - University username and password - Library card (with a different username!) - Cafeteria card Books: If you have had problems ordering your books, please let us know! NB: there is no Course Package for International Business Law CA FOSCARI UNIVERSITY for HARVARD STUDENTS 1

2 Library: - Ca Foscari Zattere (CFZ) - Computers and printers available you need your ucf number and attached password (behind your library card) to print Gym: All information you need regarding the gym is in your guide: it isnot at the Crociferi residence and is near(-ish) the Summer School office it is on your map! - To print you need to top up with credit -WIFI internet available you can download the program consult your CFHSS guide! Internet: - At the Residence Crociferi there is wifi in all communal spaces - You have LAN access in your rooms - In University areas (libraries and buildings) you can access the Ca Foscari WIFI eduroam - In certain areas around Venice you will have access to the Venice city WIFI network: VeniceConnected, which is a part of Eduroam (same username & password) Mobile Phones: howtousethem in Europe Italian Mobile Companies: Tim Vodafone Wind Tre You can buy whatever type of SIM card from one of these companies. You may have a phonenotcompatible with Italian SIM cards. If this is the case, the more reasonable solution is to buy a cheap cell phone to use for calls and texts messages during your time here. The Cafeterias Le Mense With your cafeteria card you can have a full lunch for a reasonable price at the following places: - Mensa Food& Art - Giudecca Rio Novo Dorsoduro 3467 Transportation in Venice As students of the CFHSS you are able to purchase a VeneziaUnica card for 10 (rather than 40) This is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! You will in fact need to use the vaporetto for the following activities: 2

3 Getting to activities by boat Vaporetto costs -GettingtoTronchetto and back tovenice (Castelfranco / Altino) - Getting to Murano (Venice and the Classical Past) -GettingtoVoga - Getting to the Biennale -GettingaroundVenicein generalin the 90% humidity! A ticket USUALLY costs 7,50 but for 25 you have everything covered until June 30th. For July you can either pay 25 again, or load a CARNET for 14 (10 trips) IMOB CARD: 10 VeneziaUnica: HOW? - Your form is filled out with your personal data. - You can choose whether to add your phone number and . In addition to your form, you will be requested to show two letters: 1. A certification that you live in Venice for the duration of the programme ( Residence letter) 2. A certification that you are enroled in the CFHSS (Enrolment letter) VeneziaUnica: HOW? - Take the form to Piazzale Roma, Tronchetto or Rialto where there is a HelloVenezia ticket office. - Rembember to take ID (passport is best) - You will be asked to sign (where there is an X marked by us!) - You need to load a monthly pass for June ( 25 if you are under 26) - Total cost should be: 35 Drugstores, Doctors& Emergencies Inside your Information Guide you will find information about pharmacies and doctors, available to contact in case of need. Whatever happens, the Hospital is very close to University departments in which you have classes (map on your Guide). Food preferences/intolerances If you have any dietary preferences, please let us know and we will try to make sure you are catered for when necessary! 3

4 Orientation Activities CA FOSCARI HARVARD Summer School Program JUNE 8: Palladian Villas in Castelfranco 11:30am People Mover You will need to get to TRONCHETTO please see the handout! Orientation Activities JUNE 11: The Origins of Venice: Altino and Torcello 7:50am People Mover 8am Tronchetto vaporetto stop (#2) Orientation Activities Rain is not expected but look out for an a few days before if it is: in this case you will need a portable umbrella and a raincoat! please see the handout! Culture Classes WEEKS 1 &2 CLASS LISTS AVAILABLE ON CFHSS WEBSITE: WWW. UNIVE. IT/ SUMMER/ CAFOSCARI- HARVARD Culture Classes SCHEDULE / GUIDE ERROR: The Gardens of Venice and the Veneto The first lecture for this culture class is in the MORNING 8:30am in 1D 4

5 Framing Activities Framing Activities SCHEDULE CLARIFICATION: CLASS LISTS AVAILABLE ON CFHSS WEBSITE: WWW. UNIVE. IT/ SUMMER/ CAFOSCARI- HARVARD Voga alla Veneta Sessions start at 5pm unless specified (5:30pm) Additional Framing Activities If you want to sign up for any additional activities let us know and we will put you on a waitlist! Official Events Opening Ceremony June 18th, 10am Aula Magna Ca Dolfin Ceremony followed by refreshments in the garden Official Events Other recommended Events Dress Rehearsal for The Merchant of Venice (tobeperformedforthe first timeeverin the Venetian Jewish Ghetto) Details will be posted at a later date The Ghetto as Global Metaphor Tuesday July 12th Round table debate with some of the world s most influential scholars (location TBC) 5

6 - June 20th 21st First classes San Basilio - July 27th 28th Last classes - July 28th Closing refreshments San Sebastiano Student Committee Want to plan events for the students of the Ca Foscari Harvard Summer School? The student committee will have a budget to organize events, end of summer parties, excursions Interested? cafoscari-harvard@unive.it Competitions CFHSS for Ca Foscari Students - Best academic essay (your professors will nominate the best) = 75 - Best photo of your CFHSS experience in Venice = 50 - Best creative experience get together in groups and make a small video clip or creative presentation = 150 OBLIGATORY WRITING CLINIC Thursday, June 16 from 9-11am Classroom TBC giovanna.micconi@gmail.com CFHSS for Ca Foscari Students Harvard for Ca Foscari Students -Attendance is obligatory for academic courses. If you are unable to attend a lesson, you must contact your tutor and Megan: cafoscari-harvard@unive.it You should have received your HUID and Harvard Key, as well as an regarding the SSN. You need to make sure your HUID and Key work so as to connect to the course websites, to access the online resources and also to see your final grades at the end of the programme! 6

7 Guidelines General Behavior -Attendance is required for academic courses. If you are unable to attend a lesson, you must contact your RESIDENCE GUIDELINES Harvard Students tutor, Giovanna, and Megan at cafoscariharvard@unive.it - Harvard University rules regarding attendance and participation, conduct, and academic integrity are in effect - You are responsible for being familiar with these rules CLEANING SERVICE On a fixed day twice a week. Please leave the room TIDY: no dirty dishes, nothing on tables and chairs etc. TRASH You must take trash out every day You MUST recycle! VISITORS You may have visitors between 9am and 11pm ALL VISITORS must leave their ID at the front desk and you must come and meet them personally. Visitors are allowed in the communal spaces, but to enter the rooms you must obtain permission from your roommate VISITORS must abide by the your same rules. -Do not make any changes to the Residence - You will need torefund the Residence for any damaged property - Do not bring any electrical appliances for cooking to the room - You must let Reception know of any irregularity NO ALCOHOL NO ILLEGAL ITEMS NO SMOKING NO PARTIES KEEP VOLUME LOW at all times (and silence between 11pm and 8:30am) RESPECT YOUR NEIGHBOURS! Breakinganyoftheseruleswillresultin fines between 50 and 200! 7

8 -Breakfast is from 7.30am to 10am. - The bar is open until around 8 pm. - You can purchase lunch and dinner at affordable costs. - Inside the bar there is also a mini-market. - There is also a restaurant. Entrance is next to the entrance to the Crociferi. We do not have any special deal with them and everybody pays full price. DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOUR will not be tolerated - Zero tolerance policy - All disruptive behaviour will be reported to the Summer School director and action WILL be taken Guidelines Travel MEETING AT CROCIFERI Following the reception there will be a general meeting for all Harvard students at Crociferi residence with the staff and Giovanna. - Travel away from Venice is permitted - Ensure that you have no other obligations - For overnight trips, you must inform Giovanna of your travel itinerary and contact information. - When traveling, always carry: Passport Giovanna s cell phone number: CFHSS office phone number: Guidelines Safety& Well- Being - Look out for each other - If you are concerned about a fellow student s safety or well-being, please talk to Giovanna. - Harvard Amnesty Policy is in effect: Students may bring an intoxicated or drug-impaired friend to University Health Services or to a hospital, or seek assistance from College residential life staff or HUPD, and by doing this, neither they nor the friend will face disciplinary action from the College for having used or provided alcohol or drugs. 8

9 Treasure Hunt! See your bags for details, make sure you read attently! Prizes for the team with the mostpoints! 9