Augustana College - Rockety I Yearbook (Rock Island, IL)

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Wednesday. September 3 was ttOnIy The Begin- ning for the 750 new Augustono students. com- prised of both freshmen and transfers, The five day orientation period, under the direction of Dr. Nancy Huse and assistant Doug Nelson. included a variety of events designed to acquaint the newcomers to campus life both academically and socictly. This year, the program attempted to pay per ticulur attention to minority and non-troditionol stu- dents who returned to college after work or mor- riuge. A pre-ortentotion for the minorities, coordi- nated by Assistant Director of Admissions James Lee, was held on September 2. A formal convocation kicked off the orientation activities. Following good-byes, there was 0 tea and reception for the parents on the College Cen- ter patio while the new students met with their foc- ulty adviser, orientation leaders and peers Once the traditional blue and gold becnies were distribut- ed to the new students, their first days of college tife began. Above Rtght: Augustonu comes otive fur another academic year as freshmen ar- rive on campus September 3 Rluht: Orientatxon Coichuitmen Kathy Koski and Kevin Dempsey greet freshmen and new students at convocation. 16 Onentotuon