CCBC FIRST WEEK August 29 September 1 CCBC First Week is a celebration of the beginning of the 2016 fall semester. CCBC invites new and returning students to enjoy this amazing journey! Be sure to stop by designated welcome areas to receive free gifts and seek assistance as needed. Monday, August 29 and Tuesday, August 30, 7:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. and 4 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 31 and Thursday, September 1, 4 6 p.m. MAIN TENT LOCATIONS CCBC Catonsville Outside the Barn & Student Services Center, in the Quad CCBC Essex Outside the Student Services Center & Administration Building, in the Quad CCBC Dundalk Outside the Roy N. Staten Building and College Community Center, in the Quad GET INVOLVED FAIRS Have an idea? Want to get involved but don t know how? Here s your chance! The Student Life office will be hosting a Get Involved Fair on each of the main campuses. This is a great opportunity to visit clubs and organizations and see what exciting events are planned for your campus and the college. Students will be able to choose what clubs and organizations they would like to join. Stop by the Student Life office for more details. Location: Quad Wednesday, September 7 I CCBC Catonsville I 11 am 2pm Thursday, September 8I CCBC Dundalk I11am 1:30pm Wednesday, September 14 I CCBC Essex I 11:30am 2:30pm SEPTEMBER 11 TH FIFTHTEEN ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM Friday, September 9 th CCBC Catonsville I10 am CCBC Dundalk I 9:30 am I Dundalk will also host a service project CCBC Essex I 11am STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA) SELCTION PROCESS Friday, September 23 SGA I application deadline Monday, September 26- Friday, September 30 I SGA interviews Monday, October 3 I SGA announcement
ORIOLES VS. ARIZONA D-BACKS Sunday, September 25 @ 1:35 pm Transportation will not be provided Contact the Office of Student Life for tickets. PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT Friday, September 30 Transportation will not be provided. To register, or get more information contact Toni Aho at taho@ccbcmd.edu. FALL LEADERSHIP RETREAT TERRAPIN ADVENTURES Saturday, October 1 The retreat is intended for those interested in becoming more comfortable with their leadership skills. Whether you are new to campus or a seasoned leader, you will find yourself challenged and welcomed! We will participate in trust-building exercises in the great outdoors, including a low-ropes course and team-building activities. Deadline to register is Friday, September 30. To register, stop by your campus Student Life office or contact Toni Aho at taho@ccbcmd.edu. FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE MIDTERM MADNESS Monday, October 10- Friday, October 14 contact your Office of Student Life for more details FAIR TRADE BAZAAR Wednesday, October 12 CCBC Catonsville Don t miss our eighth Annual Fair Trade Bazaar! Your purchases have the power to make a positive difference in the lives of people around the world. Stop by the Fair Trade Bazaar to learn about the products you purchase and how you can use the mighty dollar to make an impact. This event features food, educational activities and booths designed to educate participates on the origin of many products, as well as alternative vendors who provide fair trade certified products. For more information, email Toni Aho at taho@ccbcmd.edu. SGA TOWN HALL MEETINGS CCBC Dundalk: Tuesday, November 8 at 11:30 a.m. College Community Center, Student Lounge
CCBC Catonsville: Thursday, November 10 at 1 p.m. Student Services Center, Room 100 CCBC Essex: Monday, November 7 at 12:30 p.m. College Community Center, 2 nd floor lobby AQUARIUM NIGHT Tuesday, November 22, 7-10 p.m. Office of Student Life sponsors the annual CCBC night at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. Admission for all CCBC students is FREE with a valid CCBC ID; tickets for faculty, staff and guests are $1. There is a limit of four guest tickets per person. STUDENT LEADER PROGRAMS The Student Leader Programs are seeking motivated students who are interested in serving the college while also gaining leadership skills and tuition reimbursement. FYE Mentor Program: Mentors assist the FYE program by helping first-year students feel comfortable and connected to CCBC, participating in CCBC s New Student Orientation, collaborating with ACDV instructors to assist with in-class workshops, sponsoring and supporting FYE events, and attending weekly office hours to allow students the opportunity to seek one-on-one support and mentoring. Student Life Ambassador Program: Ambassadors assist with Student Life events, give campus tours to prospective students, blog for CCBC s website, assist with Peak Registration, and represent CCBC at a variety campus events. Student Government Association: There is a Student Government Association on each of the three main campuses. The executive board members advocate for students regarding policies and regulations that affect students collegiate experience. To be considered, students must have completed at least one semester and 6 billable credits at CCBC, be enrolled in a minimum of 6 billable credits per semester, commit for at least one semester, have and maintain a 2.3 GPA, and attend mandatory team meetings. For more details and an application, please visit http://ccbcmd.edu/collegelife/leadership.html. Applications Due, Thursday, December 1 Interviews, Monday, December 19 SPRING 2016:
ALTERNATIVE BREAK Make a choice to spend your break making a difference in a community and in yourself! Alternative Break is an immersive program that allows students to spend a week serving others. Students travel outside of Maryland and in some instances the U.S., at a very low cost to deeply engage in the experience. This year, there will be a winter trip from January 14-21 and a spring trip from April 8-15 Information about the winter trip including the location & applications will be available the first week of classes. If you are interested, email Toni Aho at taho@ccbcmd.edu for additional information. SPRING LEADERSHIP RETREAT Kick the semester off right with an overnight leadership retreat January 10-11. Specific date details to be announced soon. Contact your Student Life Office for more details. CCBC FIRST WEEK Monday, January 30 & Tuesday, January 31 7:30 am 1:30 pm & 4-6pm on both days CCBC First Week is a celebration of the beginning of the 2017 spring semester. CCBC invites new and returning students to enjoy this amazing journey! Be sure to stop by designated welcome areas to receive free gifts and seek assistance as needed. GET INVOLVED FAIRS Have an idea? Want to get involved but don t know how? Here s your chance! The Student Life office will be hosting a Get Involved Fair on each of the main campuses. This is a great opportunity to visit clubs and organizations and see what exciting events are planned for your campus and the college. Students will be able to choose what clubs and organizations they would like to join. Stop by the Student Life office for more details. Thursday, February 9 I CCBC Catonsville I 11 am 2pm Tuesday, February 7I CCBC Dundalk I11 am 2pm Friday, February 10 I CCBC Essex I 11:30am 2:30pm *contact your Student Life office for locations FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE MIDTERM MADNESS Monday, March 6- Friday, March 10 contact your Office of Student Life for more details
SGA TOWN HALL MEETINGS CCBC Dundalk: Tuesday, March 21 at 11:30 a.m. College Community Center, Student Lounge CCBC Catonsville: Thursday, March 23 at 1 p.m. Student Services Center, Room 100 CCBC Essex: Wednesday, March 22 at 12:30 p.m. College Community Center, 2 nd floor lobby OXFAM HUNGER BANQUET CCBC Essex: Tuesday, March 28 CCBC NIGHT AT THE MARYLAND SCIENCE CENTER Tuesday, April 4, 6 10 p.m. All CCBC students with a valid college ID receive one free ticket to the Maryland Science Center. Faculty, staff and guest tickets are just $1 each, with a limit of five tickets per person. Exhibits include: Dinosaur Mysteries, The Blue Crab, Newton s Alley, Harbor Lobby, Human Body, Cells: The Universe Inside Us, OPIS, and three planetarium shows (7 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 8: 30 p.m.). Planetarium tickets will be available at the door. First-come, first-serve! Tickets are limited and available through the CCBC Catonsville and CCBC Dundalk Student Life offices and the CCBC Essex Box Office. STUDENT LEADER PROGRAMS The Student Leader Programs are seeking motivated students who are interested in serving the college while also gaining leadership skills and tuition reimbursement. FYE Mentor Program: Mentors assist the FYE program by helping first-year students feel comfortable and connected to CCBC, participating in CCBC s New Student Orientation, collaborating with ACDV instructors to assist with in-class workshops, sponsoring and supporting FYE events, and attending weekly office hours to allow students the opportunity to seek one-on-one support and mentoring. Student Life Ambassador Program: Ambassadors assist with Student Life events, give campus tours to prospective students, blog for CCBC s website, assist with Peak Registration, and represent CCBC at a variety campus events.
Student Government Association: There is a Student Government Association on each of the three main campuses. The executive board members advocate for students regarding policies and regulations that affect students collegiate experience. To be considered, students must have completed at least one semester and 6 billable credits at CCBC, be enrolled in a minimum of 6 billable credits per semester, commit for at least one semester, have and maintain a 2.3 GPA, and attend mandatory team meetings. For more details and an application, please visit http://ccbcmd.edu/collegelife/leadership.html. Applications Due, Monday, May 1 Interviews, Monday, Monday, May 22 END-OF-THE-YEAR BBQ CCBC Catonsville Thursday, May 4, 2017 CCBC Dundalk Tuesday, May 2, 2017 CCBC Essex Friday, May 5, 2017 To mark and celebrate the end of the academic year, the Office of Student Life on each of the main campuses sponsors an end of the year BBQ for students. This fun-filled event features free food, games, music and entertainment for all to enjoy. Stop by the Office of Student Life on your campus for details, or to see how you can help with the celebration. THE STUDENT LIFE AWARDS BANQUET Thursday, May 18, 2017 At the close of each academic year, the Office of Student Life recognizes and celebrates the achievement of our students. The program highlights excellence in service and academic performance. Participation in this event is by invitation only, but you can be included by getting involved in student co-curricular programs offered throughout the semester and year. Get involved today by visiting your campus Office of Student Life. All event times, locations and dates are subject to change. Please check with the Office of Student Life on your campus for event confirmation and further details.
CCBC CATONSVILLE: CCBC DUNDALK: CCBC ESSEX: 443-840-4322 443-840-3350 443-840-1572 Barn, Room 003 College Community Center, Room 204 College Community Center, Suite 102 Stay connected and receive event updates and other information related to Student Life via: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/studentlifeatccbc TWITTER: www.twitter.com/ccbcstudentlife INSTAGRAM: CCBC Student Life Want to receive text messages?: Catonsville: Text @ccbcmd to 443-955-5867 Dundalk: Text @ccbcevents to 410-846-0294 Essex: Text @ccbcessex to 410-698-6922