{"id":88970,"date":"2023-09-08T10:37:41","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T14:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.carleton.ca\/?post_type=cu_story&p=88970"},"modified":"2025-08-19T10:03:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T14:03:05","slug":"new-ravens-find-a-home-at-carleton-orientation-week","status":"publish","type":"cu_story","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/news\/story\/new-ravens-find-a-home-at-carleton-orientation-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Class is in Session: New Ravens Find a Home at Carleton"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The late summer air was full of excitement last week as Carleton University welcomed the newest cohort of Ravens to campus. It all started with the familiar rush of Residence Move-In Weekend from Sept. 1 to Sept. 3 as students and their families prepared for the academic year ahead. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome new students to our campus,\u201d says Suzanne Blanchard, vice-president (Students and Enrolment), who helped to welcome the students to campus. \u201cWherever they are joining us from \u2013 be it in Canada or from around the world \u2013 they will find a compassionate and engaging community at Carleton. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cComing to university is a significant transition and Orientation Week is focused on supporting students to ensure their success in the classroom and on campus.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Orientation Week Introduces Students to Campus Life<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Opening Ceremonies in the Raven\u2019s Nest served as the official kick-off of Orientation Week \u2013 allowing volunteer leaders to connect with students and providing opportunities to hear from guest speakers.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new Ravens prepared to hit the books with Academic Orientation \u2013 familiarizing themselves with the faculties as well as meeting educators and peers ahead of their first day of classes. Later in the day, Expo Carleton showcased the many avenues available for students to get involved in campus community life by joining clubs and societies.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A variety of social events filled the evenings throughout the week. As orientation came to a close, students took part in the annual fundraiser <\/span>Shinerama<\/span><\/a>, raising money for Cystic Fibrosis Canada, and enjoyed an outdoor concert.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Dedicated Volunteers Ensure Success<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It was a week to remember for Carleton\u2019s newest students \u2013 thanks to the many people involved in making it a reality.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOrientation would not be possible without the hard work of our dedicated volunteers,\u201d says Grace Haime, Carleton\u2019s director of Student Affairs and Student Life. \u201cThey are absolutely essential to building a sense of community for new students as they make their home here at Carleton. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTheir enthusiasm and excitement is unmatched.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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New President Begins Term<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The new students aren\u2019t the only recent change to the university. Jerry Tomberlin began his role as <\/span>interim president and vice-chancellor<\/span><\/a> on Sept. 1, having previously served as Carleton\u2019s Provost and Vice-President (Academic) for six years. A search for <\/span>Carleton\u2019s 17th President and Vice-Chancellor has commenced<\/span><\/a>.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOn behalf of Carleton\u2019s faculty, staff and senior leadership, it is my honour to extend a warm welcome to all new and returning Carleton students,\u201d says Tomberlin. \u201cPerhaps more than ever, higher education must face the complex challenges of our time and, at Carleton, we are committed to addressing these difficult issues with impactful teaching, learning and research. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cWe are a strong, caring and connected community and I am so thrilled that you have chosen to join us in these endeavours.\u202f I truly cannot wait to see all the great things that you will accomplish.\u201d<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Celebrating Ravens Through the Years<\/span> <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Orientation Week may have ended on Sept. 8, but the excitement on campus reignites on Sept. 23 as the university welcomes new and returning Ravens to <\/span>Throwback<\/span><\/a> \u2013 Carleton\u2019s homecoming celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThrowback is an opportunity to welcome our alumni, retirees and community members back to campus to reminisce, reconnect and celebrate together,\u201d says<\/span> Jennifer Conley, Carleton\u2019s chief advancement officer.<\/span> \u201c<\/span>With more than 20 events representing every academic faculty and Athletics at Carleton taking place between September 23 and 29 \u2013 from class reunions to lectures, networking nights, social gatherings, and more \u2013 we couldn\u2019t be more excited to welcome alumni and members of the community to our 11th annual Throwback celebration.\u201d<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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