2008 Woodie Awards
Another Year, Another AVD
Margaret Powers
Issue date: 4/15/05 Section: News
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This week, Colgate hosted 169 accepted students of the Class of 2009 overnight in the first session of its annual April Visit Days (AVD).
"We want to offer an all-encompassing view of campus and the Colgate experience, so that students can obtain a greater understanding of what Colgate has to offer," Coordinator of AVD Assistant Dean of Admission Stephen Silversides said. "The prospective students seemed pretty happy, and many expressed the desire to return in the fall. I think that the program went really well."
The first round of AVD went extremely well.
"Everyone was very pleased," Dean of Admissions Gary Ross said. "I didn't hear anything less than impressive comments."
Accepted students were invited to participate in a wide variety of activities, providing them with a clear insight into the Colgate experience.
On Tuesday, April 12, prospective students arrived on campus between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. They were able to take a tour of campus; attend a welcoming session given by Ross, University President Rebecca Chopp, Associate Dean of the Faculty Jill Tiefenthaler, Dean of the College Adam Weinberg and students; and sit in on information sessions regarding the academic programs available, study groups, health science program, graduate and career planning, residential options and arts and humanities outside of the classroom.
At 5:30 p.m., students met their hosts, which were first- or second-year students living on the hill who were recruited by the coordinators of the Hosting Program, seniors Dave E. Thomas and Laura Chadderdon. A special dinner at Starr Rink was offered, followed by a variety of evening activities sponsored by the First-Year Class Council.
Events included an a cappella concert featuring the Colgate 13, Discords, Resolutions and Swinging 'Gates, free Dunkin Donuts at the Edge with a musical performance by Stillman and a presentation by the comedy group, Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company, which was sponsored by Charred Goosebeak.
"We want to offer an all-encompassing view of campus and the Colgate experience, so that students can obtain a greater understanding of what Colgate has to offer," Coordinator of AVD Assistant Dean of Admission Stephen Silversides said. "The prospective students seemed pretty happy, and many expressed the desire to return in the fall. I think that the program went really well."
The first round of AVD went extremely well.
"Everyone was very pleased," Dean of Admissions Gary Ross said. "I didn't hear anything less than impressive comments."
Accepted students were invited to participate in a wide variety of activities, providing them with a clear insight into the Colgate experience.
On Tuesday, April 12, prospective students arrived on campus between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. They were able to take a tour of campus; attend a welcoming session given by Ross, University President Rebecca Chopp, Associate Dean of the Faculty Jill Tiefenthaler, Dean of the College Adam Weinberg and students; and sit in on information sessions regarding the academic programs available, study groups, health science program, graduate and career planning, residential options and arts and humanities outside of the classroom.
At 5:30 p.m., students met their hosts, which were first- or second-year students living on the hill who were recruited by the coordinators of the Hosting Program, seniors Dave E. Thomas and Laura Chadderdon. A special dinner at Starr Rink was offered, followed by a variety of evening activities sponsored by the First-Year Class Council.
Events included an a cappella concert featuring the Colgate 13, Discords, Resolutions and Swinging 'Gates, free Dunkin Donuts at the Edge with a musical performance by Stillman and a presentation by the comedy group, Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company, which was sponsored by Charred Goosebeak.