Guest p0stman Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 I will be around for most of the orientation but could not make a couple of dates due to personal plans. I was wondering if missing certain events will exclude me from other events... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningdoc Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Just out of interest for guest purposes. Is there a set date for the formal...the first weekend or the 2nd weekend of O-Week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdear Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 I am going to the Windsor campus, i was wondering where I would be able to stay in London during O week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningdoc Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 I am going to the Windsor campus, i was wondering where I would be able to stay in London during O week? When the question was asked earlier in the year I believe the consensus was that 2013s involved in O-Week offer up their apartments, or London-based 2014s are asked to take people in for the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 No - attending one event does not require the attendence of other events. The only event that is mandatory is White Coat. they do get annoyed if you miss that - as some of us know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdear Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 When the question was asked earlier in the year I believe the consensus was that 2013s involved in O-Week offer up their apartments, or London-based 2014s are asked to take people in for the week. So you find out where you are staying when you get there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningdoc Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 So you find out where you are staying when you get there? My guess is that people will be contacted by O-Week planners before they get here which is possible given that the Statement of Patient Confidentiality Form is supposed to be sent to The Admissions office by August 12th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponaem Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 quick question: If I'm a previous graduate from UWO do I still need a new WesternONE Card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 No - attending one event does not require the attendence of other events. The only event that is mandatory is White Coat. Yikes. Can you explain? I was potentially going to miss it - I didn't realize the school felt so strongly about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEggman Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 quick question: If I'm a previous graduate from UWO do I still need a new WesternONE Card? The e-mail says: "If you are new to Western, you will need to obtain your Western ONECard" So I assume you can use your old one. However, depending on when you graduated your card may not have a RFID chip in it (won't be able to access buildings) so you might need to get a new one anyways. RFID cards have a little "HID iClass" logo in the bottom left corner on the back. My first card didn't have it (summer 2004) but I got a new one later on for building access. PS are there still people who haven't received an O-week e-mail package? Apparently have to sign forms for Wednesday but I haven't gotten it yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponaem Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 The e-mail says: "If you are new to Western, you will need to obtain your Western ONECard"So I assume you can use your old one. However, depending on when you graduated your card may not have a RFID chip in it (won't be able to access buildings) so you might need to get a new one anyways. RFID cards have a little "HID iClass" logo in the bottom left corner on the back. My first card didn't have it (summer 2004) but I got a new one later on for building access. PS are there still people who haven't received an O-week e-mail package? Apparently have to sign forms for Wednesday but I haven't gotten it yet... Okay, thanks! Regarding the oweek email call them Monday afternoon I guess. BTW..the forms are *very* short. One is a confidentiality agreement and the other one asks about what degree you completed/graduation date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 Yikes. Can you explain? I was potentially going to miss it - I didn't realize the school felt so strongly about it. They feel very strongly about it I am afraid. Last year it took me 6 weeks to get permission to miss it and then only barely. I was going to Africa - a trip which I spent an entire year fundraising for (malaria bed netting project) and was booked months before I knew if I got accepted or not. Plus the white coat ceremony was an entire week early compared to other years so I though I had time. Nope The problem is that they go over key rules, introduce the structure of the school, hand out the orientation materials, deal with any lingering admin issues and have all of the key players give big speeches. Also it is a photo op time that relies on the entire class being there. The school actually considers the white coat ceremony to be the first day of class basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantaloons Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 Yikes. Can you explain? I was potentially going to miss it - I didn't realize the school felt so strongly about it. The ceremony is kinda cool if you can make it. It's like a ritualistic rite of passage inducting you into the clan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest p0stman Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 Is there professional photography at the white coat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 If you pay me, I'll come. Seriously, I think rmorelan mentioned this is also a photo op with the complete class, so you can safely take it as a given based upon deductive reasoning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponaem Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 photo op with the complete class I wasn't aware of that. That sounds cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 Is there professional photography at the white coat? The school has someone there for sure. Which reminds me I have to dry clean my suit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest p0stman Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Just wondering, are we getting more information about the orientation activities/schedule on September 1st? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningdoc Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 I downloaded/subscribed to one of the Google-Calendar's things from the Facebook group and it has a bunch of dates and times of stuff. Not sure how valid it is, but: September 1 - 9:00-10:00AM - Registration 10:00-12:00PM - White Coat Ceremony 12:00-2:00PM - Luncheon 1:00PM-4:00PM - VERC Orientation 6:00PM-7:00PM - Breakfast BBQ September 2 - 9:00-12:00PM - Curriculum Orientation 12:00-1:00PM - Scotiabank Lunch 8:00-12:00PM - PJ Party September 3 - 11:00-12:00PM - Hippocratic and Clubs Talk 12:00-1:00PM - MD Financial Lunch 7:00-8:00PM - Waffle Talent Show September 4 - 12:00-12:00 - Beach Day September 5 - 12:00-1:00 Windsor Day September 6 - 12:00-4:00PM - Sports Day 7:00-10:00PM - Labour Day BBQ 7:30 - Breakfast Bowl September 7 (Classes start) 4:00-5:00 - Hockey game 7:30-9:30 - Faculty/Staff Meet and Greet 9:00-10:00 - Band Night September 8 2:00-8:00 - Sports Day and Patio Beverages 6:00-7:00 - OMA Wine and Cheese September 10 9:00-12:00 - Mission Statement Day 9:00-10:00 - Costume Party September 11 Breakfast at Tiffany's Formal September 13 Dean's Welcome BBQ Take it for what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest p0stman Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 I downloaded/subscribed to one of the Google-Calendar's things from the Facebook group and it has a bunch of dates and times of stuff. Not sure how valid it is, but: September 1 - 9:00-10:00AM - Registration 10:00-12:00PM - White Coat Ceremony 12:00-2:00PM - Luncheon 1:00PM-4:00PM - VERC Orientation 6:00PM-7:00PM - Breakfast BBQ September 2 - 9:00-12:00PM - Curriculum Orientation 12:00-1:00PM - Scotiabank Lunch 8:00-12:00PM - PJ Party September 3 - 11:00-12:00PM - Hippocratic and Clubs Talk 12:00-1:00PM - MD Financial Lunch 7:00-8:00PM - Waffle Talent Show September 4 - 12:00-12:00 - Beach Day September 5 - 12:00-1:00 Windsor Day September 6 - 12:00-4:00PM - Sports Day 7:00-10:00PM - Labour Day BBQ 7:30 - Breakfast Bowl September 7 (Classes start) 4:00-5:00 - Hockey game 7:30-9:30 - Faculty/Staff Meet and Greet 9:00-10:00 - Band Night September 8 2:00-8:00 - Sports Day and Patio Beverages 6:00-7:00 - OMA Wine and Cheese September 10 9:00-12:00 - Mission Statement Day 9:00-10:00 - Costume Party September 11 Breakfast at Tiffany's Formal September 13 Dean's Welcome BBQ Take it for what it is. Looks pretty awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobodycirclesthewagons Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 I downloaded/subscribed to one of the Google-Calendar's things from the Facebook group and it has a bunch of dates and times of stuff. Not sure how valid it is, but: September 1 - 9:00-10:00AM - Registration 10:00-12:00PM - White Coat Ceremony 12:00-2:00PM - Luncheon 1:00PM-4:00PM - VERC Orientation 6:00PM-7:00PM - Breakfast BBQ September 2 - 9:00-12:00PM - Curriculum Orientation 12:00-1:00PM - Scotiabank Lunch 8:00-12:00PM - PJ Party September 3 - 11:00-12:00PM - Hippocratic and Clubs Talk 12:00-1:00PM - MD Financial Lunch 7:00-8:00PM - Waffle Talent Show September 4 - 12:00-12:00 - Beach Day September 5 - 12:00-1:00 Windsor Day September 6 - 12:00-4:00PM - Sports Day 7:00-10:00PM - Labour Day BBQ 7:30 - Breakfast Bowl September 7 (Classes start) 4:00-5:00 - Hockey game 7:30-9:30 - Faculty/Staff Meet and Greet 9:00-10:00 - Band Night September 8 2:00-8:00 - Sports Day and Patio Beverages 6:00-7:00 - OMA Wine and Cheese September 10 9:00-12:00 - Mission Statement Day 9:00-10:00 - Costume Party September 11 Breakfast at Tiffany's Formal September 13 Dean's Welcome BBQ Take it for what it is. Thank you 'doc, you're always dropping info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Lol this is more detailed than the info we got I think. hehehe check under your team leader list - that is all there in the email but I missed it the first time as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponaem Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 is there a oweek website already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 is there a oweek website already? No it is not scheduled to be released quite yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aequanimitas Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 I downloaded/subscribed to one of the Google-Calendar's things from the Facebook group and it has a bunch of dates and times of stuff. Not sure how valid it is, but: Wait. I scrounge, piecemeal-like, for the o-week information to put up on the calendar, and the thanks I get is someone QUESTIONING my events calendar?? Remember this: The events calendar is my baby and is never wrong. Haha, actually, I just talked with the coordinators (who have done an incredible job! You're my heroes!). But I can guarantee you that it is the real deal. And if you look at the calendar, it will tell you whether the event is (W) Windsor or (L) London. This explains why some of the events seem to overlap each other (they're held in different campuses). If it doesn't have a designation, it involves both campuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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