Lines of cars piloted by anxious parents creeped and crawled through campus Wednesday morning as the remaining members of the class of 2016 arrived to begin their Dickinson careers. The vehicles were ably directed to unloading zones where swarms of current-student volunteers stood at the ready, whipping open trunks and car doors to transport the new Dickinsonians’ possessions to their dorm rooms. Parents, students and staff remarked on the efficient process, and the vibe was one of a community excitedly welcoming its newest members.
Published August 27, 2012