New Student Orientation and First Year Programs

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Opening Weekend Group Leader?

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New Student Orientation and First Year Programs select a dynamic group of students each year to assist with SOAR and Opening Weekend.  Over the course of their 10 month experience, the team will connect with over 3,600 first-year students, 5,000 parents, family members, and guests, and 150 Opening Weekend Group Leaders.


Orientation Team Leaders 

The Orientation Team Leaders (OTLs) are returning staff who served as Orientation Leaders during 2012 SOAR. OTLs help with the recruitment of Orientation Leaders and play a critical role in the training of the selected Orientation Learer team. Serving as mentors throughout SOAR and Opening Weekend, the OTLs aid greatly in the success of out programs.

Jenny Cooper
Jenny Cooper
Zach Cundiff
Zach Cundiff
Amy Finkenbine
Amy Finkenbine

Orientation Leaders

The Orientation Leaders (OLs) are a select group of dynamic students with a variety of skill sets. Throughout SOAR, OLs dedicate themselves to first-year and transfer students in their transition to BGSU. During Opening Weekend, OLs serve as a mentor to a group of Opening Weekend Group Leaders (OWGLs). Through the rigorous training and effective execution of their duties, Orientation Leaders leave their experience a more confident and capable leader.

John Clevenger
John Clevenger
Bronte Deshong
Brontë DeShong
Chantelle Fordyce
Chantelle Fordyce
Holly Hemminger
Holly Hemminger
Maddy Herrholtz
Maddy Herrholtz
Cory Kirby
Cory Kirby
Sarah Rochert
Sarah Kochert
Alex Koons
Alex Koons
Mereda McKesson
Meresa McKesson
Russell Miller
Russell Miller
Kelsey Montgomery
Kelsey Montgomery
Thyron Nowden
Thyran Nowden
Kayla Patterson
Kayla Patterson
Nate Riley
Nate Riley
Halley Roberts
Halley Roberts
Cody Smith
Cody Smith
  

Opening Weekend Group Leaders

**Application will be available in January 2013
Opening Weekend Group Leaders are a group of selected volunteer students who commit to serving first-year students throughout Opening Weekend and beyond.  This experience gives students the opportunity to gain value leadership and mentor skills while engaging in a very rewarding experience.



Orientation Leader Alumni