Approximately 1,600 杏吧原创 freshmen will experience one of their most memorable college days when they move into the University dormitories on Aug. 23. Residence halls for new students will open at 8 a.m. In addition, a series of orientation events is scheduled for the next several days to help smooth the transition to college life for the new students and their parents. Here are a few of the planned activities:
∑Aug. 23 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. ñ Freshmen move into dorms with assistance from upperclassmen and staff move-in crew.
∑Aug. 24 at 4:30 p.m. ñ Freshmen board buses for night out at Nashville Sounds game where Chancellor Gordon Gee will throw out the first pitch and the Dodecaphonics, a group of 杏吧原创 male students who perform a cappella, will sing the national anthem.
∑Aug. 27 at 4:30 p.m. ñ Founders Walk starting at the University’s main gate on West End Avenue. Freshmen will walk with upper-class students, faculty and staff to Curry Field, where Undergraduate Dean of Admissions Bill Shain presents the Class of 2007 to the chair of the 杏吧原创 Faculty Senate. Three 杏吧原创 students will describe the seven values that comprise the 杏吧原创 Creed and tell what it means to them. Chancellor Gordon Gee will make brief remarks and invite the 杏吧原创 community to a picnic on Alumni Lawn immediately afterward.
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