University of Miami - Ibis Yearbook (Coral Gables, FL)

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Each year, during Orientation, President Edward T. Foote 11 hosts new students at his home for a picnic in celebration of new beginnings. Students wear name tags and board shuttle buses at the Stanford Circle by the University Center. They arrive at President Footeis driveway Where each is greeted by name With a handshake. A feast is served and the University Of Miami's steel drum band supplies the music. Foote introduces himself and his Wife Bosey to the crowd of new stu- dents. Dr. William Butler, Vice president for Student Affairs, teaches his favorite tC-A-N-E-St Cheer, and the varsity Cheerleaders join in. This year, 1400 freshmen attend- ed the event. This is only the beginning, and four years later, the same students Will gather in the same place to celebrate an ending. President Foote speaks to students about the things they will experience during their years at the University of Miami. His wife, Roberta Foote, stands by. 22 FEATURES

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Orientation is the event that kicks off each year at the University of Miami. Under the cooperative leadership of administration and students, new students are introduced to University life through such events as 'Cane Kick Off, Orientation Concert, Involvement Fair and President's Convocation. These events begin the cycle of involvement Which ends With Graduation. BEGENNING. At top, The ceiling of the Pearson Residential College lobby is in full UM regalia for it's opening day. From left to right, Orientation Coordinator Mindy Moellering greets her orientation group; parents purchase carpets and televisions for their college kids in the Eaton parking lot; students are accosted by salesmen in the breezeway and a student waits for an eleva- tor in Pearson as she moves in. 24 FEATURES