Moving, moving in, and moving forward…
The phrase “back to school” will take on a whole new meaning for the class of 2011 over the next few weeks. On September 6th, Lasell’s doors will open once again to welcome our newest students. Thursday is “move-in day” – part mayhem, part magic.
Curious, what’s planned? Click Welcome Class of 2011 for a sneak peek!
You can also check out last year’s new student move-in day at Class of 2010 Opening.
Having just gone through the moving process not once but twice in the last month, I am positive Pam, Thai (our Siamese cat) and I can relate to what the class of 2011 and their families will be going through over the next few weeks. The boxes, the packing, the lifting, the unpacking, etc, etc… Moving is just plain hard.
As roughly 450 new resident students and their families finalize their moving plans to Lasell's campus, I’m sure they will be faced with some initial confusion, for example:
1. New college students are forced to decide what to bring with them for their first year of life away from home.
2. New college parents are forced to determine how the item’s that “made the cut” from dilemma number one, will then fit into the family vehicle for the trip to campus.
However, both students and parents alike will get to experience a little personal satisfaction and even a little “magic” during move-in day, as they watch in disbelief as all of those items make there way into a “dorm room”.
Trust me, it all fits!
All kidding aside, if you’re paying attention during “move-in day” you’ll also witness other subtle transformations, magical in their own way.
Lifelong friendships will be formed over discussions of where to put the stereo and who’s the biggest Red Sox fan. Skills ironically perfected in kindergarten, will be tested immediately – patience, tolerance, and sharing. In a matter of hours, new students will begin to grow and to learn, all before stepping foot into a traditional classroom.
Soon after Mom and Dad have said their good-byes, “move-in day” transforms into “moving-on day”, and there’s plenty of NEW STUFF to see and do on the Lasell campus, especially if you haven’t been here since summer orientation.
For starters:
We’re putting the finishing touches on Rockwell Hall, our newest student residence overlooking Grellier Field. Check out this great shot of Rockwell at dusk
We’ve expanded dining capacity in Valentine Hall with over 100 new seats added to the 1851.
We’ve technologically enhanced and renovated Rosen Auditorium.
And there's more!
We’ve added seven additional full-time faculty.
We’re introducing baseball as a club sport for Spring 2008, with plans for baseball to become our thirteenth NCAA division III varsity sport in 2008-09.
We’re celebrating the grand opening of the Center for Spiritual Life with Rev. Barbara Asinger as Director.
Also, we've made dramatic renovations to Taylor Field, and the new tennis court on Seminary Avenue.
And, we’ve expanded our “blogging team” - check out Katie’s and Amanda’s blog! Two current Lasell students, “telling it like it is at Lasell”. And, don't forgert Dr. Sciegaj's blog. Mark is one of our current faculty bloggers.
It’s been an exciting summer, and like the class of 2011, our plan is to keep moving!
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Just arrived on campus or will you find yourself “moving” next year as part of the class of 2012?
Comment - and tell me what’s on your mind as you head back to school!
Is your son or daughter headed to college for the first time?
Comment - I’d love to hear from you and what you think about the whole experience!
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