June 15, 2010
Marshall Invites Incoming Freshmen To Stay ‘Up Late’
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
Huntington, WV (HNN) – Marshall University’s academic affairs staff has invited incoming freshmen and their parents to participate in a new overnight program, “Up Late at Marshall,” prior to regular orientation activities. “Up Late” will take place Monday, June 21, and Monday, July 19.
“This is a great opportunity for students to experience an overnight stay in our residence halls, learn their way around the Huntington campus, interact with current student leaders and meet some of their new peers,” said Sherri Stepp, interim director of University College, who is leading the program. “For the parents, we hope to give them an opportunity to meet a few members of the academic staff and give them some suggestions to help ease the college transition.”
Special sessions for students include small-group discussions on what college is really like and a chance to “Get in the HERD Spirit” with the cheerleaders, Marco and some of the athletic coaches. Parents will participate in separate sessions designed for them.
Both students and parents will be able to choose from two options for after-dinner activities. They can attend a taping of “Up Late with Jamie LoFiego,” Marshall’s student-produced late night talk show, or they can participate in activities at the Marshall Recreation Center, including a “dive-in” movie, group exercise classes, climbing wall, and use of exercise equipment. The recreation center activities are free to the students and $6 per additional family member, and the rate includes an optional individual morning workout.
“We are trying this new format on a couple of nights this summer to see if students and parents find the additional time beneficial,” said Dr. Frances S. Hensley, associate vice president for academic affairs. “If the response is positive, we would like to expand this next summer to provide more such opportunities.”
For further information on “Up Late at Marshall,” persons may contact Stepp by phone at 304-696-7038 or by e-mail at goodall@marshall.edu.
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Marshall Invites Incoming Freshmen To Stay ‘Up Late’
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
Huntington, WV (HNN) – Marshall University’s academic affairs staff has invited incoming freshmen and their parents to participate in a new overnight program, “Up Late at Marshall,” prior to regular orientation activities. “Up Late” will take place Monday, June 21, and Monday, July 19.
“This is a great opportunity for students to experience an overnight stay in our residence halls, learn their way around the Huntington campus, interact with current student leaders and meet some of their new peers,” said Sherri Stepp, interim director of University College, who is leading the program. “For the parents, we hope to give them an opportunity to meet a few members of the academic staff and give them some suggestions to help ease the college transition.”
Special sessions for students include small-group discussions on what college is really like and a chance to “Get in the HERD Spirit” with the cheerleaders, Marco and some of the athletic coaches. Parents will participate in separate sessions designed for them.
Both students and parents will be able to choose from two options for after-dinner activities. They can attend a taping of “Up Late with Jamie LoFiego,” Marshall’s student-produced late night talk show, or they can participate in activities at the Marshall Recreation Center, including a “dive-in” movie, group exercise classes, climbing wall, and use of exercise equipment. The recreation center activities are free to the students and $6 per additional family member, and the rate includes an optional individual morning workout.
“We are trying this new format on a couple of nights this summer to see if students and parents find the additional time beneficial,” said Dr. Frances S. Hensley, associate vice president for academic affairs. “If the response is positive, we would like to expand this next summer to provide more such opportunities.”
For further information on “Up Late at Marshall,” persons may contact Stepp by phone at 304-696-7038 or by e-mail at goodall@marshall.edu.
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