Students enjoyed Canals’ message, which gave the incoming first-years a great kick-off talk about how to get and stay involved, and that despite there being challenges in life, it is crucial to keep moving forward. 

This year’s Pride Fest was a bit of a twist from the original Pride Night the college hosts annually in the fall. This year, held on Aug. 19 outside on the Campus Center Quad in full sunshine, with dance music blasting, the event was planned to accommodate more students.

Mame Ndiaye, assistant director in the Office of New Student and Transition Programs, discussed plans for the Fall 2023 orientation and diversity recruitment.