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First Year Experience (FYE)
New Student Orientation


2010 Orientation Dates Coming Soon!


Each August, hundreds of entering new students get their first taste of college life in Rockhurst’s four-day New Student Orientation. The energetic, student-led orientation is a chance to learn about the services and resources available, get to know the campus and most importantly, make friends. Activities at past orientations have included a "Where to go in KCMO " event, the annual Finucane Service Project, and new student Olympics, which involves “sports” such as bubblegum-blowing and water-balloon launching.

Questions please contact Megan Green at 816-501-4398.

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2009 Leaders 2009 Coordinators

 

2010-2011 Orientation Coordinators.
As coordinators, we are in charge of planning and executing Orientation activities for the four days before classes begin. Please don't hesitate to contact any of us with questions!

Name: Elizabeth Reid
Nickname: E Reid, Dulce E
Year in School: Sophomore
Major: Spanish
Hometown: Washington, Missouri
Campus Activities: Voices for Justice, Hispanic Honor Society, Campus Ministry, Orientation!
What advice do you give to new students:Take every opportunity for exploration adventure, or getting involved in something new--you never know where your life will take you but enjoy the journey and Have a Blast!
Why did you choose Rockhurst? It's full of wonderful people and it is a great place to learn and grow with others!
Favorite Location on Campus: Fishbowl (Massman Hall) and Rockroom
Favorite Quote: “Let the world change you, and you can change the world".


Name: Chris Wengert
Nickname: CDubb
Year in School: Sophomore
Major: Sports Science
Hometown: Perryville, MO
Campus Activities: Orientation, Ambassador, SAB, Greek Life, Pre PT OT Club
What advice do you give to new students: Wear Shower Shoes!
Why did you choose Rockhurst? For the Ladies!
Favorite Location on Campus: Planet Sub/ Rock Room
Favorite Quote: “There is more to life than being ridiculously good looking and I plan to find that out”


Name: Victor Dao
Nickname: Tung Duk
Year in School: Junior
Major: Biology
Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri
Campus Activities: ASIA, Senate, Orientation, Greek Life, Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, Pre-Med Club
What advice do you give to new students: Have fun your first year because after that its downhill….not really but have fun, enjoy your time, and go to all the Orientation events and try to be like the best group of all time…mine!
Why did you choose Rockhurst? Rockhurst is like a family!
Favorite Location on Campus: Science Center &                                                                 RockRoom


Name: Joe Conlon
Nickname:                                                                       Year in School: Sophomore
Major: Political Science
Hometown: Saint Louis, Missouri
Campus Activities: Social Activities Board, Ambassador, Orientation!
What advice do you give to new students: Be Yourself! Don’t be afraid to let everyone see your true colors.
Why did you choose Rockhurst? For the people, It felt like home.
Favorite Location on Campus:

 

 

Name: Nicholas Michael Helfrich
Nickname: Chosen One
Year in School: Junior
Major: Business Management and Marketing
Hometown: Waterloo, Illinois
Campus Activities: Ambassador, Greek Life, Lacrosse, Orientation!
What advice do you give to new students:
Don't: skip classes, stay out too late, ignore your parents phone calls and have too much fun. This is college...your here to learn and you have four years to have a blast!
Why did you choose Rockhurst: I liked the midwest and size of the institution.
Favorite Location on Campus: The Caves beneath the library.
Favorite Quote:"Determined never to be idle, for it is amazing what we can get done if we are always doing". ~Thomas Jefferson


Name: Fred Grossman
Nickname:Fancy or Jake
Year in School: Junior
Major: International Business and Spanish
Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska
Campus Activities: Greek Life, Ambassador, Homecoming Committee, Orientation!
What advice do you give to new students: Take advantage and stay as long as you can. Live it Up!
Why did you choose Rockhurst? I chose Rockhurst because of the ideal set up of classes, atmosphere, and size.
Favorite Location on Campus: In between the Quad and the Pergola


Name: Bill Beckham
Year in School: Sophomore
Major: Accounting
Hometown: O’Fallon, MO
Campus Activities: Orientation, Greek Life, CLC, Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, Intramurals
What advice do you give to new students: Have fun. Get involved and make this the best four years of your life!
Why did you choose Rockhurst? Because of the community and the small School/ Big City aspect.
Favorite Location on Campus: Café, Great place to hang out and you always know someone in there.
Favorite Quote: “ Don’t take life too seriously, you’ll never get out alive” – Van Wilder


Name: Jamie Danielle Cordia
Nickname:Banana Hammock
Year in School:Junior
Major: Secondary Education, English, Spanish
Hometown: The ONE-AND-ONLY, the GREAT, ST. LOUIE!
Campus Activities: Orientation! Greek Life! Campus Ministry! Spanish Society
What advice do you give to new students: Get Involved, Live it Up, and always tie your shoes!
Why did you choose Rockhurst: I loved the small community in a big city. Not to mention, I love people and at Rockhurst you have the chance to meet and know everyone!
Favorite Location on Campus: The Soccer Field, dead center on the Hawk
Favorite Quote: It seems as though on when one is acting truly ridiculous are you able to see just how much you love them. -Kermit the Frog

 

Name: Riley O'Dell
Nickname: Ro'dell
Year in School: Sophomore
Major: Microbiology
Hometown: Springfield, Missouri
Campus Activities: Ambassador, Honors Program, Desk Assistant, Greek Life, Orientation!
What advice do you give to new students:These will be the best years of your life, live them up, but keep your priorities straight.
Why did you choose Rockhurst: I liked the science department.
Favorite Location on Campus: The Science Center
Favorite Quote:"If winning isn't everything why do they keep score?" ~Vince Lombaro

 

 
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