Why an Orientation Experience?
We want all students to have an engaging, small group experience that is intentionally planned and will allow them to get connected to themselves, to each other and to LU in a fun, interactive way.
- Each experience will be led by a faulty/staff member or an alum while being supported by a student Orientation Leader.
- Each experience will have approximate 8-12 students.
- It will give students an opportunity to get to know faculty/staff and alumni in a non-academic setting, in an intimate manner while engaging in an area of interest/expertise of faculty/staff/alumni.
- It will allow for organic conversations and connections while doing something fun.
All Transportation, experience and supply costs will be covered by institutional funding (First Year and Strategic Initiative Budgets) .
Possible Themes for Orientation Experiences – the sky is the limit!
- All things STEM, craftsy, artsy, foodie, and music
- All things Indoor and outdoor, physical, and non-physical
- All things leadership, community engagement, and volunteerism
- All things wellness and athletic
Time Commitment During Welcome Week: About 7.5 hours
- Wednesday (9/6/23): 10 a.m.-Noon, 1:30-5 p.m. (Lunch & Dinner provided)
- Thursday (9/7/23): 10 a.m.-Noon (Lunch Provided)
Lunch will run from 12-1:30 p.m. and dinner will run from 5-7:30 p.m. in Andrew Commons.
Compensation:
- We’ll offer a small stipend for each experience hosted, and provide you with SWAG (tees, stickers, etc).
INTERESTED IN HOSTING/CO-HOSTING EXPERIENCE
Please fill out this short form by the end of the day TODAY (6/8).
Questions?
Contact Kristi Koshuta
First Year Dean
x7203
kristi.koshuta@lawrence.edu