New Student Orientation 2008

by Patrick A. Rowe ‘09
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Mladen Cvijanovic, Director of New Student Orientation and Intercultural Affairs

The 2008 New Student Orientation season started out with some uncertainties but nevertheless I had an ambitious goal to achieve.  I wanted this orientation to be informative, collective and most importantly, fun.  The season started with the arrival of a new Director of New Student Orientation, Mladen Cvijanovic ’08.  Dean Cvijanovic was my former RA in Venable and I was happy to be working with him. 

We set out with a goal to reform the orientation program.  Over the past years, the program had tried social events with Sweet Briar College as well as retreats to local camps for ice-breaker games and a cookout.  With the rising cost of fuel, and the idea that we might be able to do a little better, Dean M.C. and I, (with help from other members in Blake A), came up with the idea for campus events that would bring the Freshman class together.  We wanted to transform the orientation events from an obligatory necessity to a fun-filled time of friendship and rewards. Full Story...

Orientation Schedule 2008 in pdf format