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New Student Orientation
August 25-29, 2005

Pre-Orientation
Introductions | Environmental Sustainability | Community Center | Hope Station | Manor Care | Victory Circle
Move-In/ Getting Started:
Adams Hall | Drayer Hall | The Quads | Information Tent | Sign-In Ceremony | Activities Night

The class of 2009 was welcomed to the college through the revival of the official sign-in ceremony during which the students added their names to the rolls of the college.
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Photos by A. Pierce Bounds, Dickinson College


The Class of 2009 assembles outside of Old West prior
to officially signing in to the college.


President Durden greets returning students prior to the
start of the ceremony.


First-year studentslisten intently to president Durden's
remarks during the ceremony.


Vice President Massa addresses the class of 2009.


New students added their names to the history of the
college during the rebirth of the sign-in ceremony.


Sam Meller '09 signs in to the college.


New students officially "enter" the
college through the doors of Old West.


Members of the class of 2009 march
up the steps of Old West.


President Durden welcomes new
Dickinsonians.


Benjamin Rush celebrates the signing
in of new students with some festive
balloons.

Read the full text of President Durden's
sign-in speech
.

View a short video excerpt of President Durden's speech. Quicktime | Real Player

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