BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SBC.net - ECPv6.13.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:SBC.net X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.sbc.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SBC.net REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180924T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180924T100000 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180418T161806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T161806Z UID:20439-1537776000-1537783200@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:Fall Preview Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/fall-preview-day/ CATEGORIES:Alumni,Homepage,Institutional ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180926 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180405T205619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180405T205619Z UID:19999-1537747200-1537919999@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:FTC National Conference DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/ftc-national-conference/ CATEGORIES:Alumni,Conference,Featured,Homepage,Online Connect ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180919T110000 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180817T153316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T153316Z UID:21893-1537351200-1537354800@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:Chapel with Dr. Thom Rainer DESCRIPTION:Chapel with Dr. Thom Rainer\, the President and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/chapel-with-dr-thom-rainer/ CATEGORIES:Chapel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180918T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180918T110000 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180817T153214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T153214Z UID:21891-1537264800-1537268400@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:Chapel with Dr. Steve Andrews DESCRIPTION:Chapel with Dr. Steve Andrews\, the Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Midwestern Seminary. URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/chapel-with-dr-steve-andrews/ CATEGORIES:Chapel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180917T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180917T210000 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180910T143415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180910T143415Z UID:22097-1537200000-1537218000@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:Ultimate Frisbee: Intramurals DESCRIPTION:This is your opportunity to be part of Midwestern’s first Ultimate Frisbee Intramural Season! Recruit your team and sign up to play Monday evenings\, September 10\, 17\, and October 1\, 15. Game times will vary each night\, but will run from 4pm to 9pm. \nTo sign-up\, each team member must create an account at IM Leagues. \nEach team must consist of 5-8 players\, and at least one player must be a female. At least one female will be on the field at all times. All players must be students of Midwestern Seminary or Spurgeon College. Spouses are an exception\, and may also play if they wish. \nA team name must be provided by the team captain upon sign up. Uniforms and t-shirts are not included\, and must be provided by the team. (Teams interested in purchasing their own t-shirts may contact the Student Life Office for suggestions regarding companies to work with.) \nThe winning team at the end of the season will receive champions tshirts\, and will have their team name and picture displayed in the office of Student Life & Events! URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/intramurals-ultimate-frisbee/ CATEGORIES:Student Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180916 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180822T175502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180822T175502Z UID:21967-1536969600-1537055999@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:Fall 2018 Graduation Application Deadline DESCRIPTION:Planning on graduating in December? Your application is due Sept. 15.\n \nApplications for the December 7\, 2018  graduation are due no later than September 15\, 2018. Graduation applications are available at the link below. \nGraduation Application Form \n  \nGraduation fees are $150 for doctoral students\, $125 for graduate/undergraduate students\, and $50 for MWI or certificate students. This fee helps cover the costs of Commencement such as graduate’s photo\, degree printing\, academic regalia\, speaker\, etc. MWI\, and certificate students do not wear regalia\, but instead should wear dress-up church attire.  For more information or questions\, please contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@mbts.edu or 816-414-3713. URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/fall-2018-graduation-application-deadline/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180914T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180915T170000 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180724T163600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180724T163600Z UID:21574-1536944400-1537030800@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:Fusion Youth Weekend DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nMillions of lost people around the world will live their entire lives and die with no opportunity to be rescued. God is moving His church to respond to this tragic reality. Is He moving your youth group to respond? \nThe Fusion Youth Weekend will expose young believers to God’s plan for the lost millions and equip them to respond through hands-on cultural involvement\, gospel-centered training\, and missions service experience. Designed for high school students\, FYW will allow you to learn these things together\, strengthen relationships with one another\, and educate your students about life as a Christian across the globe. \nThe Fusion Youth Weekend will be hands on cultural involvement\, gospel training\, and evangelism experience created specifically for high school students\, with a focus on people groups around the world that have never heard the Gospel. Our vision is to see a lifetime of making disciples start now for your high school students. This weekend will allow you to learn these things as a group\, strengthen relationships with your group\, and educate your students about life as a christian across the globe. \nHave you ever wondered what it’s like to go through an airport in a foreign country? What is it like to shop at the local street market in India? Or how do house churches function in a cultural that persecutes Christians? This weekend is geared toward putting all these scenarios into hands on experience! \nEach ticket includes all meals\, housing\, outreach and training costs\, and a t-shirt. Groups will be housed on the campus of Spurgeon College. Contact the Fusion Office today at fusion@mbts.edu to learn more or start signing your high school students up for this life changing experience. \nTentative Schedule: \nFriday\n17:30 Arrive at Airport Customs (registration)\n19:00 In-country Missionary Orientation\n19:30 International Dining Experience\n20:00 First Gospel Training\n21:30 House Church Meeting \nSaturday\n8:00 World Market Breakfast\n9:00 Second Gospel Training\n10:00 First Outreach Training in Kansas City\n12:00 Lunch\n13:00 Second Outreach Training in Kansas City\n15:00 Weekend Debrief\n16:30 Commissioning \nBring: Bible\, Pen\, Notebook\, Sleeping Bag and Pillow\, and Toiletries. \n  URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/fusion-youth-weekend/ CATEGORIES:Fusion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180912T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180912T110000 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180817T152622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T152622Z UID:21889-1536746400-1536750000@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:Chapel with Dr. Robert Smith DESCRIPTION:Chapel with Dr. Robert Smith\, the Charles T. Carter Chair of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School. URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/chapel-with-dr-robert-smith/ CATEGORIES:Chapel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180911T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180911T110000 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180817T152449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T152449Z UID:21887-1536660000-1536663600@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:Chapel with Dr. Jerry Johnson DESCRIPTION:Chapel with Dr. Jerry Johnson\, the President of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB). URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/chapel-with-dr-jerry-johnson/ CATEGORIES:Chapel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180910T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180910T210000 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180817T144845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T144845Z UID:21856-1536595200-1536613200@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:Ultimate Frisbee: Intramurals DESCRIPTION:This is your opportunity to be part of Midwestern’s first Ultimate Frisbee Intramural Season! Recruit your team and sign up to play Monday evenings\, September 10\, 17\, and October 1\, 15. Game times will vary each night\, but will run from 4pm to 9pm. \nTo sign-up\, each team member must create an account at IM Leagues. \nEach team must consist of 5-8 players\, and at least one player must be a female. At least one female will be on the field at all times. All players must be students of Midwestern Seminary or Spurgeon College. Spouses are an exception\, and may also play if they wish. \nA team name must be provided by the team captain upon sign up. Uniforms and t-shirts are not included\, and must be provided by the team. (Teams interested in purchasing their own t-shirts may contact the Student Life Office for suggestions regarding companies to work with.) \nThe winning team at the end of the season will receive champions tshirts\, and will have their team name and picture displayed in the office of Student Life & Events! URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/intramural-frisbee/ CATEGORIES:Student Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180907T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180907T200000 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180814T210308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T210308Z UID:21810-1536339600-1536350400@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:Parents' Night Out DESCRIPTION:It’s important for mom and dad to have a date night as often as possible. We know that can be challenging\, especially trying to find someone to watch your kids. So\, let us take care of that for you – for free. \nOn Friday\, September 7\, from 5-8pm in the chapel banquet hall\, the office of Student Life & Events would like to hang out with your kids! (Children 12 and under only\, please). \nDinner and snacks will be provided. The doors will open promptly at 5pm.  Please be punctual when dropping off and picking up your children. \nThere are limited spots available and this event regularly sells out\, so reserve a ticket for each of your children today!  Any questions can be referred to Amy Gilmore at agilmore@mbts.edu.  Please note that this event is for current students and their families\, and not open to the general public at this time. URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/parents-night-out/ CATEGORIES:Student Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180905T110000 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180817T150655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T150655Z UID:21885-1536141600-1536145200@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:Chapel with Mr. Sam Bierig DESCRIPTION:Chapel with Mr. Sam Bierig\, the Dean of Spurgeon College. URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/chapel-with-mr-sam-bierig/ CATEGORIES:Chapel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180904T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180904T180000 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180802T170831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180802T170831Z UID:21668-1536073200-1536084000@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:One Great Day of Sharing DESCRIPTION:Join us Tuesday\, September 4\, 3:00-6:00 p.m. for One Great Day of Sharing\, an evangelism outreach event hosted by Midwestern Evangelistic Teams. We will meet in the KMC Downing Room where our four-person teams will pair up with partnering churches for door-to-door evangelism and invitations to local churches. We’ll finish our time back in the Downing Room for pizza and praise reports. Please register by August 31. URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/one-great-day-of-sharing/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Institutional,Student Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180904T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180904T110000 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180817T145929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T145929Z UID:21878-1536055200-1536058800@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:Chapel with Dr. Tom Johnston DESCRIPTION:Chapel with Dr. Tom Johnston on Acts 1:8. Dr. Tom Johnston is the Professor of Evangelism at Midwestern Seminary. URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/chapel-with-dr-tom-johnston/ CATEGORIES:Chapel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180903 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180904 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180911T203055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180911T203055Z UID:22197-1535932800-1536019199@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:Labor Day (Classes Cancelled) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/labor-day-classes-cancelled/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180829T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180829T110000 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180817T145843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T145843Z UID:21876-1535536800-1535540400@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:Chapel with Dr. Jason Duesing DESCRIPTION:Chapel with Dr. Jason Duesing\, the Provost of Midwestern Seminary. URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/chapel-with-dr-jason-duesing/ CATEGORIES:Chapel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180828T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180828T110000 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180817T145807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T145807Z UID:21874-1535450400-1535454000@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:Chapel with Dr. Richard Caldwell DESCRIPTION:Chapel with Dr. Richard Caldwell\, Pastor of Founders Baptist Church in Houston\, Texas. URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/chapel-with-dr-richard-caldwell/ CATEGORIES:Chapel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180827T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180827T133000 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180719T162657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180719T162657Z UID:21557-1535371200-1535376600@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:20 Schemes Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Midwestern Seminary and 20schemes invites you to a FREE lunch on August 27\, 2018. During this lunch\, 20schemes will raise awareness of the gospel need in Scotland\, share about their vision for church planting in Scotland\, and invite students to consider becoming a 20schemes intern. \nAll Midwestern students\, staff\, and faculty are invited to attend this free lunch. URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/20-schemes-luncheon/ CATEGORIES:Student Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180825T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180825T120000 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180619T205819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180619T205819Z UID:21264-1535184000-1535198400@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:Run for the Nations 5K DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to be a part of the third annual “Run For The Nations” 5K! Bring the kids along for the ride* (strollers welcome)\, or sign the kids up for the first ever Fun Run. Registration is $20 to walk/run in the main race. \n\n\n\n\nHelp Sponsor the Event\nI would like to help put on this event\, and/or my organization would like to advertise at this event \n\n\nHelp Sponsor a Runner\nI’d like to donate money in support of a specific Fusion candidate \n\n\nDonate to the General Scholarship Fund\nI’d like to donate money to support whichever student(s) have the most financial need \n\n\n\nSponsor the Event \nSponsor a Runner \nDonate to Scholarship Fund \n\n\n\n  \nParticipant Registration URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/run-for-the-nations-5k/ CATEGORIES:Alumni,Featured,Fusion,Homepage,Spurgeon College Fusion,Student Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180824T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180824T210000 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180817T144436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T144436Z UID:21851-1535137200-1535144400@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:Student Showcase Concert DESCRIPTION:After a busy week of new classes and Welcome Week events\, a relaxing evening with free coffee\, great music\, and friends may be just what you need.  Join us in the courtyard just off of the Spurgeon Center on Friday night (August 24) at 8pm for our first Student Showcase Concert!  Sam Parkison\, Kristen Lanier\, and Jon Woods will be providing the music\, and the future Student Center Coffee Shop will be providing the coffee. We look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/student-showcase-concert/ CATEGORIES:Student Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180823T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180823T130000 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180726T203138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180726T203138Z UID:21591-1535023800-1535029200@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:Violent Intruder Response Training DESCRIPTION:Active Shooters/Violent Intruders are an ever-present reality in today’s world. The Midwestern Security Department wants you to be prepared if such an unfortunate incident would happen on our campus. Join us as we discuss what an Active Shooter/Violent intruder looks like and how we should respond to them. There will be a classroom portion and some scenario training. \nThe first thirty people to RSVP below will receive a Chic-Fil-A lunch. URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/violent-intruder-response-training/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180822T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180822T110000 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180817T145709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T145709Z UID:21872-1534932000-1534935600@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:Chapel with Dr. Andrew Hebert DESCRIPTION:Chapel with Dr. Andrew Hebert\, the Pastor of Paramount Baptist Church in Amarillo\, Texas. URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/chapel-with-dr-andrew-hebert/ CATEGORIES:Chapel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180821T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180821T200000 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180712T184038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180712T184038Z UID:21477-1534876200-1534881600@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:MWI Welcome Event DESCRIPTION:This semester we are encouraging ladies to remember Colossians 2:6-7\, by teaching what it means to daily walk in Christ\, to be rooted and built up in Him\, established in faith\, and be abounding with thanksgiving. Our MWI Welcome Event is for all women at Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College. You will get the chance to meet other women\, learn of MWI courses\, and hear about upcoming campus events! \nJoin us for a relaxing evening with your sisters in Christ and learn of all the opportunities you can Grow this fall! \nWe hope to see you there! URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/mwi-welcome-event/ CATEGORIES:MWI,Student Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180821T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180821T110000 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180817T145413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T145413Z UID:21870-1534845600-1534849200@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:Chapel: Fall Convocation DESCRIPTION:First Chapel and Fall Convocation\, featuring Dr. Jason Allen\, President of Midwestern Seminary as the speaker. URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/chapel-fall-convocation/ CATEGORIES:Chapel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180820 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180821 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180521T171122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180521T171122Z UID:21006-1534723200-1534809599@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:First day of Classes DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/first-day-of-classes/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180819 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180826 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20200501T013315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200501T013315Z UID:34589-1534636800-1535155200@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:Worship Music Week DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/worship-music-week-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180818T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180818T200000 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180628T185455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180628T185455Z UID:21362-1534611600-1534622400@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:Dinner at the Dean's DESCRIPTION:Spurgeon College students\, this event is for you! Sam Bierig\, Dean of the College\, is opening up his home and providing food for those of you who wish to join him for an evening of good food and good conversation! This event is FREE\, but please RSVP here to reserve your spot by Aug 17. URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/dinner-at-the-deans/ CATEGORIES:Featured,MWI,Spurgeon College Fusion,Student Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180817T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180817T210000 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180702T204835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T204835Z UID:21379-1534532400-1534539600@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:Welcome Week Concert with Andrew Peterson DESCRIPTION:We are excited to welcome Andrew Peterson to Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary for our Welcome Week concert. \nThe first 250 students to register will receive a free ticket using their student email address. \nStudent tickets $5\, General Admission tickets $10. \nRegister today for this concert to bring in the new school year! URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/welcome-week-concert-andrew-peterson/ CATEGORIES:Alumni,Featured,Homepage,MWI,Student Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180816T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180816T183000 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180706T200546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180706T200546Z UID:21418-1534429800-1534444200@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:New Student Orientation DESCRIPTION:Welcome New Students! \nNew Student Orientation is taking place on August 16\, from 2:30pm to 6:30pm (dinner included). Please note that New Student Orientation is required for all new students taking on campus classes. Online students who reside 50 miles from campus are also required to attend this event. (Online students residing beyond the 50 mile radius are also welcome to attend on August 16\, but will have a separate online orientation available as well). \nAre there things you still need to do in order to be ready for the start of the semester? Make plans now to arrive early in order to enroll\, pay your bill\, get help logging onto your student portal/email\, ask housing questions\, and get your ID card and/or vehicle permit! Offices will be open and personnel will be standing by to assist you from 1pm to 2:30pm. Check in at the Welcome Center of the chapel building\, and our staff will be there to assist you in getting to the appropriate offices. This is the only opportunity you will have to handle business at NSO\, so please take advantage of this time if there is anything you need to take care of! \nFor those of you who are currently enrolled\, etc… and are ready for the semester\, New Student Orientation will officially begin in the Chapel Welcome Center at 2:30pm. During the course of this event\, you will not only receive important information\, you will also have an opportunity to meet faculty\, staff\, and friends. \nPlease dress business casual (e.g. men: dress pants and collared shirt; women – slacks and nice blouse)\, as you will be taking your Student ID pictures\, and we will be holding a dinner during the course of the event. You will also have an opportunity to enter a drawing for a $200 gift card to the Sword & Trowel\, and all new students will receive a small gift from the office of Student Life & Events to welcome you to the Midwestern community. \nLimited childcare is available for children ages 12 and under\, so be sure to register your children as soon as possible to ensure that they have a spot. Please note that childcare is only open during the event itself\, and not during the business hours prior. \nPlease register for New Student Orientation by August 14. \nTo request a formal exemption from attending New Student Orientation\, please complete this Exemption Form. URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/fa18-new-student-orientation/ CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Spurgeon College Fusion,Student Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180816T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180816T120000 DTSTAMP:20250621T190840 CREATED:20180712T165925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180712T165925Z UID:21471-1534406400-1534420800@www.sbc.net SUMMARY:Move-In Day DESCRIPTION:Move In Day for all non-family residents is Thursday\, August 16. \nAll residents should check in at the Welcome Center in the Chapel Building any time between 8am and noon. The Housing office\, Midwestern Security\, and the office of Student Life & Events will all be available to assist you in the check in process. \nWe’ll also have people on hand to help you move in! URL:https://www.sbc.net/event/move-in-day/ CATEGORIES:Student Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR