Baldwin Wallace University - Grindstone Yearbook (Berea, OH)

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28 Freshmen Orientation and Convocation Freshman Orientation Under the guidance of Rachel Stein. one of the most organized and concentrated Freshman - New Student Orientation programs in recent years took place the week- end of September 19. 1976. Over six hundred students and their parents participated in the weekend long pro- gram that gave them a much better and more realistic took at Baldwin-Wallace College. Several small groups, each containing one faculty advis- or. one student guide and several new students were arranged to give the program a personal. informative atmosphere. These groups met in informal sessions to discuss the many topics that would help the new student become better acquainted with college life and the as- sorted geographical locations of buildings and shops in the Berea area. A new program was arranged for the 1976 Orientation Program, the Big Brother - Sister Program. Up- perolassmen were paired with a freshman or a transfer student, the goal being to make the new student feel welcome and at ease. On Sunday, September 19. 1976, convocation was held in Ursprung Gymnasium. The brass choir, under the direc- tion of Dr. Alan Squire, provided music for the traditional procession of faculty. each attired in the academic robes of his college and degree. Both Dr. Bonds, College President, and Dean Malicky addressed a large crowd of parents and students. relating Baldwin-Waiiace history. accomplishments. and future goals. Also participating in the ceremonies were Reverend Mark Collier. College chaplain. Father Kordas of the New- man Center. and Jon Palmquiet. President of the Student Body. After a day of confusion. problems and good-byes. an all campus get - together was held in the College Union. A program called 'Union in Action was heid from 8 pm. to 9:30 pm. The ofiices located in the Student Union were opened in order to furnish accurate. informative in- troductions to the various organizations and their func- tions. As an added attraction, the games area in the Union sponsored a tree games night, open to all new students. The Grindstone interviewed a few freshmen to gain some insight as to why Baldwin-Wallaoe was their choice for furthering their education.

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South Campus Opposite page - Tap: Emma Lang Hall. Canfar; Art and Drama Center. Bottom: Wilker and McKelvey Halls and the Life and Earth Sciences Building. This page - Top Left: Dietsch Hall. Top Right: Marling Hall. Gamer: Strosacker Hall. Bottom Left Kohler Hall. Bottom Right Merner- Pfeiffer. Photos by Himmelein '1: . 3st: I:- '. ' '1: :1..' -. '3 1-1-7 E 11.1! $ 111 Ml m in; mm 'm m an m - -- Him HIJUJ' L iin -4.- B-W-C 27

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and Convocation SAM HILLIARD JFt. Sam was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School of Cleveland. While at J.F.K., Sam took a concentrated load of accounting and business related classes. as well as taking an active part in student government. ttThe Busi- ness Division said Sam, was one of the reasons which persuaded me to attend here. it has a fine reputation as a growing part of the college. Sam was a member of the Humanities Year Program which he felt was a very exciting way to expand his education. 'tlt gives a person a chance to explore all the possibilities of other languages and cultures that are becoming very important today, it is well worth the effort that you have to put into it. Sam also told the GrindstOne that being a resident and a Student Sena- tor is a great way to become active and involved in campus life. CHFHS KELLY '1 came to B-W mainly to play football, which I was involved in at Hamilton Badin High School in Hamilton. Ohio. Chris, a member of the football J.V. squad his freshman year. also stated that he wants to take up business after he completes the Humanities Program in Germany. The travel and the experience that I will gain will be worth the effort. I think that meeting people from other cultures can be a lot of fun. KATRINA BOSTIC Katrina came to Baldwin-Wallace from Ross High School in Fremont. Ohio. Katrina stated that her high school Spanish teacher told her to consider Baldwin-Waliace because of the well known Foreign Language Department. I was looking for a school that was near home and would have a good program in language studies and opportu- nities beyond that of a large state school. Katrina also added that the size of the campus and its church affiliation influenced her decision to attend Baldwin-Walle ace. The special events of the Humanities Year Program and ACES make it possible to attend a lot of things that would otherwise cost quite a bit of money. Brenda Hensley Mark Himmelein Far Left Top: Dr. David Proctor - Physics relaxes with his Orientation Group in a dorm lounge. Far Left Center: Dan Schuier and Don Gregg, student Orientation leaders. take a break trom the hectic weekend schedule. Far Left Bottom: Sam Hilliard. Top: Chris Kelly. Center: Katrina Bostic. Left: Professor Carol Templeman - Home Economics. Professor David Wiiliamson - Art. and Professor Ron Ehresman - Business, participated in the Convocation ceremonies Photos by Himmalain. Opposite page; Bottom Flight: Rachel Stein. Orientation Director. Photo by Burridge. Freshman Orientation and Convocation 29