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Summer Advising Days

June 27, 2008

The third Summer Advising Day brought new students and parents to campus to register for classes and learn about student life as part of the First-Year Experience.

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Assistant Professor of Philosophy Matthew McCabe speaks as part of the introductory faculty panel.
Assistant Professor of Philosophy Matthew McCabe speaks as part of the introductory faculty panel.
Tiffany Harrell '08 recounts her experience getting involved in campus life.
Tiffany Harrell '08 recounts her experience getting involved in campus life.
Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Studies Christine Wade fields a question about technology in the classroom.
Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Studies Christine Wade fields a question about technology in the classroom.
Students are escorted by Peer Mentors to Goldstein Hall.
Students are escorted by Peer Mentors to Goldstein Hall.
Students continue their busy day—choosing classes, learning about WC, and making friends.
Students continue their busy day—choosing classes, learning about WC, and making friends.
Janna Void '12 is accompanied by Asia Smith and Domonique Smith during her New Student Orientation.
Janna Void '12 is accompanied by Asia Smith and Domonique Smith during her New Student Orientation.
Parents attend information sessions.
Parents attend information sessions.
Families listen attentively to Accounts Receivable Manager Debbie Bergen.
Families listen attentively to Accounts Receivable Manager Debbie Bergen.
Parents and relatives learn about technology at WC.
Parents and relatives learn about technology at WC.
First-year students fill Litrenta Hall with lighthearted laughter while learning about the Washington College Honor Code.
First-year students fill Litrenta Hall with lighthearted laughter while learning about the Washington College Honor Code.
Students ethics are polled and challenged during Assistant Professor of English Corey Olsen's workshop.
Students ethics are polled and challenged during Assistant Professor of English Corey Olsen's workshop.
Upon receiving their user IDs and passwords, new students are told about technology resources available on campus.
Upon receiving their user IDs and passwords, new students are told about technology resources available on campus.
Brian Cedrowski, Mark Melino, and Devin Sheehan become fast friends on their way from Toll Science Center to Goldstein Hall.
Brian Cedrowski, Mark Melino, and Devin Sheehan become fast friends on their way from Toll Science Center to Goldstein Hall.
After the separate sessions, students arrive in the Temporary Dining Pavilion to meet back up with their parents.
After the separate sessions, students arrive in the Temporary Dining Pavilion to meet back up with their parents.
The Cater Walk was bustling as students and parents both headed to grab a bite to eat.
The Cater Walk was bustling as students and parents both headed to grab a bite to eat.
Mark Melino and his parents Mike and Patty stroll around the campus.
Mark Melino and his parents Mike and Patty stroll around the campus.
Diane Hagmann enjoys the sunny day with her father.
Diane Hagmann enjoys the sunny day with her father.
Rachel Gildea and her mother Donna stroll around together before their next scheduled event.
Rachel Gildea and her mother Donna stroll around together before their next scheduled event.
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Sarah Feyerherm waves a friendly welcome to the new students and their families.
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Sarah Feyerherm waves a friendly welcome to the new students and their families.
Gussie Reilly and her parents familiar themselves with campus.
Gussie Reilly and her parents familiar themselves with campus.
Director of Student Activities jared halter, in sharp attire, displays the consequence of resisting pictures by forcibly convincing Savannah Frazier to sit still for a snapshot.
Director of Student Activities jared halter, in sharp attire, displays the consequence of resisting pictures by forcibly convincing Savannah Frazier to sit still for a snapshot.
Megan Milliken and her parents and sister, seen with fellow WC parent Cindy (mother of student Rachela Forcellese, not pictured), after hitting up campus hot spots like the WC Bookstore.
Megan Milliken and her parents and sister, seen with fellow WC parent Cindy (mother of student Rachela Forcellese, not pictured), after hitting up campus hot spots like the WC Bookstore.
Carly Copson and mother Marcy discuss the morning on their way to lunch.
Carly Copson and mother Marcy discuss the morning on their way to lunch.
Peer Mentor Marissa Babnew '10 talks to Kelly Dunbar who is relieved after being given directions to her advising appointment.
Peer Mentor Marissa Babnew '10 talks to Kelly Dunbar who is relieved after being given directions to her advising appointment.
Dave Lundquist gives a thumbs-up to the days activities with a fellow WC enthusiast Steve Evans.
Dave Lundquist gives a thumbs-up to the days activities with a fellow WC enthusiast Steve Evans.
Peer Mentor Marissa Babnew '10 gives directions to Kurt Dunn and mother Wendy. Peer Mentors stayed busy all day answering questions and navigating people around campus.
Peer Mentor Marissa Babnew '10 gives directions to Kurt Dunn and mother Wendy. Peer Mentors stayed busy all day answering questions and navigating people around campus.
Timothy Hurley, with mother Deb, asks questions of Public Safety Employees before posing for his I.D. card picture.
Timothy Hurley, with mother Deb, asks questions of Public Safety employees before posing for his I.D. card picture.
Douglas Pfaff '10 explains the benefits of Lenovo and MAC computers to John Lesser, his father Bill, and many other curious students and parents.
Douglas Pfaff '10 explains the benefits of Lenovo and MAC computers to John Lesser, his father Bill, and many other curious students and parents.
Director of Multicultural Affairs Darnell Parker explains his office to Lydia Powell and mother Karen.
Director of Multicultural Affairs Darnell Parker explains his office to Lydia Powell and mother Karen.
The Casey Academic Center buzzes with inquisitive students and parents.
The Casey Academic Center buzzes with inquisitive students and parents.
Nick Gaeto and parents Christine and Mark sit in the shade to cool off from the hot summer day.
Nick Gaeto and parents Christine and Mark sit in the shade to cool off from the hot summer day.
Friends Morgan Harris, LaSara Johnson, and Stephanie Gabriel make their way to the Casey Academic Center.
Friends Morgan Harris, LaSara Johnson, and Stephanie Gabriel make their way to the Casey Academic Center.
Ben Longwell, with mother Debbie, visited Information Tables like BB&T.
Ben Longwell, with mother Debbie, visited Information Tables like BB&T.
Peer Mentor Marissa Babnew explains the schedule to Sarah Miller.
Peer Mentor Marissa Babnew explains the schedule to Sarah Miller.
Maggie Smith and her mother keep hydrated while out in the sun during the day.
Maggie Smith and her mother keep hydrated while out in the sun during the day.
Elle O'Brien, with mother Kathy, and friend Meghan O'Leary happily walk and talk with one another.
Elle O'Brien, with mother Kathy, and friend Meghan O'Leary happily walk and talk with one another.
Emily Clewer, with mother Karen, and Tom Marr take the time to get organized and make a phone call between events.
Emily Clewer, with mother Karen, and Tom Marr take the time to get organized and make a phone call between events.

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