Finding Your Way Orientation Kicks Off Fall Semester
Whitehorse –Yukon College kicks off the Fall semester on Tuesday, September 7 with a day of activities that will orient students in the right direction towards academic success. Orientation Day is the start of the two week “Finding Your Way” Student Services campaign which informs new and returning students about programs and services available to college students. The activities are centered on informing and preparing students for the academic year ahead.
Tuesday, September 7th, Orientation Day will commence at 9:00 a.m. in the College Cafeteria with an official welcome including coffee and muffins, greetings, and schedule information about the information and activity sessions. The program will run all day and include information about computer access, library services, financial aid, learning assistance, writing tips, safety on campus, services and interest activities for students. It is an opportunity to meet others and win prizes as well as prepare oneself for the school year ahead. “It’s about building your community,” says Vanessa Epp, Student Services STEP summer student and coordinator of the orientation program. “We want the student body to start off on the right foot by getting them informed about what is available to them to achieve their goals.” The Orientation activities have been in planning since May with the student hire through the Yukon Government Student Training and Employment Program (STEP).
The Orientation Period will unfold with activities over the first two weeks of the semester. Several community businesses have contributed generous donations in partnership of the semester launch. For example, for the first time, the City of Whitehorse will provide a bus and driver for the city familiarization tour for the students new to town. Other prizes include a return Air North ticket, and many gift certificates from our local vendors. The two-week orientation schedule includes First Nations cultural activities, a rock band, a movie night, a tye-dye event, a health program, an afternoon at Canada Games Centre, and lots of opportunities for eating and getting to know other students.
The Orientation Program ends on September 17.
Contact:
Ann Bowen
Coordinator, College Relations
Yukon College
867 668 8786
www.yukoncollege.yk.ca