Orientation Program Connects Students, Parents to Penn College Community

Published 06.26.2014

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    Connections participants gather in the Klump Academic Center Auditorium.Residence Life coordinator Matthew C. Helf highlights a crucial topic: "Living away from home."The Links prepare for their vital interaction with incoming students. An afternoon session in Penn's Inn focuses on interaction with classmates, faculty and staff ...... including helpful advice from Sara H. Ousby, associate director of student activities for diversity and cultural life.Penn College held the first of its summerlong Connections sessions this week, preparing new students and their families for the imminent start of the fall semester. Through presentations and activities, Connections staff – including crucial involvement from student Links – share practical information on everything from buying books and choosing a meal plan to roommate survival and balancing academic rigor with stress relief. Five more sessions are scheduled in coming weeks, followed by special one-day programs for nontraditional and transfer students.
    Photos by Dalaney T. Vartenisian, student photographer

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