September 21, 2005 - Volume 3, Issue 1
“Everything went smoothly” for the 2,527 students who moved into Eastern residence halls last weekend, according to the Office of Housing and Residential Life. This is the highest number of students living on campus in Eastern’s history. Students were introduced to the University’s two newest residence halls—SRV 2 and 3—which complete the South Residential Village. These six- and seven-story buildings feature apartment-style living and all the modern amenities, and are designated for upperclassmen. Eastern’s Office of Alumni Affairs, along with a team of upperclassmen/women, was on hand to greet the new students and their parents.
We Are the World!
International students come from around the world to make Eastern their school of choice. A few gathered for a group photograph during their first few days on campus. They include:
First row: Karen Gebreab, Sweden; Mylene Besner, Canada; Vanine Yeghiazaryan, Armenia; Qier Zhang, China
Second row: Sofia Glad, Sweden; Ari Werry, Japan; Qi Lu, China; Janet Koopmans, United Kingdom
Third row: Sade Matthew, St. Kitts; Solenne Spinnler, France; Pauline Le Dreff, France; Jennifer Nneji, Nigeria
Fourth row: Bajar Ansari, Pakistan; Christian Dorum, Norway; Baurzhan Khussainov, Kazakhstan; Aurelien Guilloux, France
Convocation Opens Academic Year at Eastern
The Class of 2009 was formally welcomed to Eastern at a convocation ceremony on Friday, Aug. 26. During the ceremony, Lorelei Ritchie was the first recipient of the new Presidential Exemplary Award for her dedicated and outstanding service as a student leader. Philip Elliott, biology professor, director of the Honors Program, and recipient of the 2005 Distinguished Faculty Member Award, encouraged the Class of 2009 to take life ser
iously, take advantage of opportunities, and develop strategies for achieving their goals. “Ask yourself where you want to be in five years and make decisions that are consistent with those life goals.”
Eastern President David Carter told parents to take the tough step back from their children in order to enable them to become more responsible citizens. He encouraged the new students to participate in the fresh world of possibilities now open to them.
Student Government Association President Shelley McCauley-Browning told the new class that “Eastern is a great place where everyone can grow and learn together. Don’t waste the opportunity that you’ve been given. Apply yourself and take control of your destiny. Follow your dreams and never let anyone discourage you.”
Making a Wish
The class of 2009 continued Eastern’s Make a Wish tradition, tossing pennies into the fountain on North Campus, making a wish for success during their next four years at Easern.
In the News!
Hartford Courant reporter Monica Polanco and photographer Shanna Sureck team up to tell the story of 21 sets of twins attending Eastern. The story ran on the front page of the newspaper’s “Connecticut” section on Labor Day.
On Aug. 25, Eastern President David Carter talked with host Wayne Norman of WILI-AM about Eastern’s future as apublic liberal arts university.
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