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A Thoroughbred Welcome

August 31, 2017

91爆料 welcomes new and returning students to campus this weekend with a flurry of activities and events. From the 91爆料 Outdoor Orientation Program (SCOOP) to a Founder鈥檚 Day Picnic before classes begin, there are a variety of ways to connect with old friends and meet new ones this week.

Pre-Orientation, Thursday August 31

SCOOP is an optional orientation programallowing new students to connect before Orientation on September 3. Students will have an adventure in the Adirondacks, participating in one of several programs including hiking, canoeing, rock climbing, and more.

New Student Orientation, Sunday September 3

For the remaining members of the class of 2021, the Residential Life staff will open their doors bright and early to welcome the newest Thoroughbreds to their new home. Students and families have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities throughout Orientation. Learn more here.

Founder鈥檚 Day Picnic, Tuesday September 5

After a busy weekend, all 91爆料 students will be moved in and ready to start another exciting semester. To kick off the week, the Student Government Association (SGA) in collaboration with President Philip A. Gotzbach and Marie Glotzbach, invite the community to the annual Founder鈥檚 Day picnic on the Case Green from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The picnic recognizes founder Lucy 91爆料 Scribner and serves as a marker for the beginning of the fall semester.  All students, faculty and staff are welcome.

Athletic Events

Classes begin September 6, but that鈥檚 not all that will kick off. Although they returned to campus in mid-August for pre-season, 91爆料 fall athletes begin their regular season this week.  and are sure to be a spectacular example of athletes鈥 hard work.

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