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New Student Orientation (Aug 27, 2007) Photos

Approaching the opening hour of move-in, many families arrived to beat the heat and were lined up outside of Watters Commons as they waited to take their first steps towards moving into their dorms. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7798 | XL
Approaching the opening hour of move-in, many families arrived to beat the heat and were lined up outside of Watters Commons as they waited to take their first steps towards moving into their dorms. - Stephanie Schroeder

Approaching the opening hour of move-in, many families arrived to beat the heat and were lined up outside of Watters Commons as they waited to take their first steps towards moving into their dorms. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7799 | XL
Approaching the opening hour of move-in, many families arrived to beat the heat and were lined up outside of Watters Commons as they waited to take their first steps towards moving into their dorms. - Stephanie Schroeder

Cars filled the parking lots and roads during the 2007 Freshman move-in day. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/25/07 | 7833 | XL
Cars filled the parking lots and roads during the 2007 Freshman move-in day. - Neisha Fuson

Cassie Badillo, a nursing major from Brownstown, MI, carries her stuff to her new room in Hurt Residence Complex. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7800 | XL
Cassie Badillo, a nursing major from Brownstown, MI, carries her stuff to her new room in Hurt Residence Complex. - Stephanie Schroeder

Ray Van Neste receives a little assistance from his son as they both help new students move into their dorms in Hurt Residence Complex. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7801 | XL
Ray Van Neste receives a little assistance from his son as they both help new students move into their dorms in Hurt Residence Complex. - Stephanie Schroeder

Many mothers made sure their new student were well stocked with the necessities to survive dorm life as a new college student. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7802 | XL
Many mothers made sure their new student were well stocked with the necessities to survive dorm life as a new college student. - Stephanie Schroeder

Incoming Freshman Business Marketing Major Brittany Denson of Decatur, Alabama begins putting away her things on Freshman Move-in day. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/25/07 | 7832 | XL
Incoming Freshman Business Marketing Major Brittany Denson of Decatur, Alabama begins putting away her things on Freshman Move-in day. - Neisha Fuson

Cars lined up on the newly paved utility road behind McAfee Residence Complex as friends and families helped new students move into their dorms. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7803 | XL
Cars lined up on the newly paved utility road behind McAfee Residence Complex as friends and families helped new students move into their dorms. - Stephanie Schroeder

James Williams, a facilities management worker, Bobby Allen and Sam Chhim, both from Poplar Heights Baptist Church, help Mark Gage unload his daughter's bike. Gage and his daughter, Laura Gage, an undeclared major, are from Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7804 | XL
James Williams, a facilities management worker, Bobby Allen and Sam Chhim, both from Poplar Heights Baptist Church, help Mark Gage unload his daughter's bike. Gage and his daughter, Laura Gage, an undeclared major, are from Soddy Daisy, Tenn. - Stephanie Schroeder

Lacy Ellington, nursing major, and her mom, Debbie, from Middleton, Tenn., experience the frustration of unloading their vehicle and moving into the dorms in smaller parking lots due to the construction of new dorms. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7805 | XL
Lacy Ellington, nursing major, and her mom, Debbie, from Middleton, Tenn., experience the frustration of unloading their vehicle and moving into the dorms in smaller parking lots due to the construction of new dorms. - Stephanie Schroeder

President Dockery meets Joy Howard, an elementary education major from Memphis, and her mom Denise during Freshman move-in day. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7806 | XL
President Dockery meets Joy Howard, an elementary education major from Memphis, and her mom Denise during Freshman move-in day. - Stephanie Schroeder

President Dockery talks with Joy Howard, an elementary education major from Memphis, and her mom Denise. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7807 | XL
President Dockery talks with Joy Howard, an elementary education major from Memphis, and her mom Denise. - Stephanie Schroeder

Transfer Nursing Major Sandrell Murphy starts unpacking her things for the upcoming school year during Freshman move-in day. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/25/07 | 7835 | XL
Transfer Nursing Major Sandrell Murphy starts unpacking her things for the upcoming school year during Freshman move-in day. - Neisha Fuson

A new Unionite shows their school spirit on their truck on Freshman move-in day. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/25/07 | 7836 | XL
A new Unionite shows their school spirit on their truck on Freshman move-in day. - Neisha Fuson

Keith Absher helps Carolyn and Bruce Smith move their daughter Bonnie, undeclared major, from Essex, Vt., into McAfee Residence Complex.  - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7810 | XL
Keith Absher helps Carolyn and Bruce Smith move their daughter Bonnie, undeclared major, from Essex, Vt., into McAfee Residence Complex. - Stephanie Schroeder

Tommy Holden peeks out the door below a sign welcoming girls to Lee for their first year. Holden's daughter Amy, an elementary education major, and her family are from Germantown, Tenn. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7812 | XL
Tommy Holden peeks out the door below a sign welcoming girls to Lee for their first year. Holden's daughter Amy, an elementary education major, and her family are from Germantown, Tenn. - Stephanie Schroeder

Freshman Blake Emerson, digital media studies major, signs into his room in the Watters commons as his father Steve Emerson looks on.  - Photo by Matthew Diggs 8/25/07 | 7860 | XL
Freshman Blake Emerson, digital media studies major, signs into his room in the Watters commons as his father Steve Emerson looks on. - Matthew Diggs

Junior Focus Group Leader Mark Trammell helps new students move into their dorm rooms. - Photo by Matthew Diggs 8/25/07 | 7861 | XL
Junior Focus Group Leader Mark Trammell helps new students move into their dorm rooms. - Matthew Diggs

New students of McAfee Residence Complex take care of the residency paperwork before they receive their keys for the first time as Union students. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7816 | XL
New students of McAfee Residence Complex take care of the residency paperwork before they receive their keys for the first time as Union students. - Stephanie Schroeder

Rene茅 Jones of 海角乱伦社区 services holds a sign up for students to know where exactly the end of the line is as she stands in the McAfee commons. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7814 | XL
Rene茅 Jones of 海角乱伦社区 services holds a sign up for students to know where exactly the end of the line is as she stands in the McAfee commons. - Stephanie Schroeder

Keith Absher helps Hank Techentin and his daugters Mary Alisa, undeclared major, and Ally, from Thompson Station, TN, move into McAfee Residence Complex. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7818 | XL
Keith Absher helps Hank Techentin and his daugters Mary Alisa, undeclared major, and Ally, from Thompson Station, TN, move into McAfee Residence Complex. - Stephanie Schroeder

Cars stream past the welcome house onto campus as returning students and Union flags welcome them. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7820 | XL
Cars stream past the welcome house onto campus as returning students and Union flags welcome them. - Stephanie Schroeder

Many local churches provided assistance and water for everyone as they moved in new students during one of the hottest move-in days Union has experienced. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7824 | XL
Many local churches provided assistance and water for everyone as they moved in new students during one of the hottest move-in days Union has experienced. - Stephanie Schroeder

Dump trucks were among the many vehicles that traveled the roads of Union's campus during Freshman move-in as construction on new dorms was in progress. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7822 | XL
Dump trucks were among the many vehicles that traveled the roads of Union's campus during Freshman move-in as construction on new dorms was in progress. - Stephanie Schroeder

Staff help students move in. - Photo by Kathleen Murray 8/25/07 | 7942 | XL
Staff help students move in. - Kathleen Murray

SGA provided water to everyone around campus as they moved into the dorms during some of the hottest days of the summer. - Photo by Kathleen Murray 8/25/07 | 7944 | XL
SGA provided water to everyone around campus as they moved into the dorms during some of the hottest days of the summer. - Kathleen Murray

Hurt Residence Assistant Suzanne Short checks in freshmen as they arrive to move into their dorm room. - Photo by Kathleen Murray 8/25/07 | 7948 | XL
Hurt Residence Assistant Suzanne Short checks in freshmen as they arrive to move into their dorm room. - Kathleen Murray

SGA provided water to everyone around campus as they moved into the dorms during some of the hottest days of the summer. - Photo by Kathleen Murray 8/25/07 | 7952 | XL
SGA provided water to everyone around campus as they moved into the dorms during some of the hottest days of the summer. - Kathleen Murray

Amber-Rose Hawkins, a nursing major from Nashville, unloads her car during Freshmen Move-In Day. - Photo by Kathleen Murray 8/25/07 | 7993 | XL
Amber-Rose Hawkins, a nursing major from Nashville, unloads her car during Freshmen Move-In Day. - Kathleen Murray

SGA provided water to everyone around campus as they moved into the dorms during some of the hottest days of the summer. - Photo by Kathleen Murray 8/25/07 | 7995 | XL
SGA provided water to everyone around campus as they moved into the dorms during some of the hottest days of the summer. - Kathleen Murray

Katelyn O'Roark, from Kingsport, Tenn., and her mother are greeted in the Hurt commons as they arrive for Freshman Move-In Day. - Photo by Kathleen Murray 8/25/07 | 7946 | XL
Katelyn O'Roark, from Kingsport, Tenn., and her mother are greeted in the Hurt commons as they arrive for Freshman Move-In Day. - Kathleen Murray

Little arrows around campus provided directions to the various offices to complete the necessities of being a new student at Union University. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7829 | XL
Little arrows around campus provided directions to the various offices to complete the necessities of being a new student at Union University. - Stephanie Schroeder

Trey Barnett, Christians Studies transfer student from Olive Branch, Miss., fills out the necessary paperwork for a parking permit from Safety & Security. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7825 | XL
Trey Barnett, Christians Studies transfer student from Olive Branch, Miss., fills out the necessary paperwork for a parking permit from Safety & Security. - Stephanie Schroeder

Name tags are issued to new students for use during orientation. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7830 | XL
Name tags are issued to new students for use during orientation. - Stephanie Schroeder

Many students and parents lined up at Union Station's desk to handle financial situations for the upcoming semesters. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7828 | XL
Many students and parents lined up at Union Station's desk to handle financial situations for the upcoming semesters. - Stephanie Schroeder

Brittany Howerton, senior public relations major and Focus leader, gives Rebecca Montgomery, an engineering major from Memphis, Tenn., and other new students their name tags they use for orientation before classes begin. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7827 | XL
Brittany Howerton, senior public relations major and Focus leader, gives Rebecca Montgomery, an engineering major from Memphis, Tenn., and other new students their name tags they use for orientation before classes begin. - Stephanie Schroeder

The chapel had to be filled with an extra row of chairs for the family chapel service during orientation. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/25/07 | 7834 | XL
The chapel had to be filled with an extra row of chairs for the family chapel service during orientation. - Neisha Fuson

Jessica Yates and her family sings along during the family chapel on the first day of orientation. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7794 | XL
Jessica Yates and her family sings along during the family chapel on the first day of orientation. - Stephanie Schroeder

Sophomore Carter Collins raises his hand in praise as he sings along during the family chapel on the first day of orienation. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7795 | XL
Sophomore Carter Collins raises his hand in praise as he sings along during the family chapel on the first day of orienation. - Stephanie Schroeder

Parents and families encircled the new students during the family chapel as President Dockery prayed over them and their first year at Union.

 - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7796 | XL
Parents and families encircled the new students during the family chapel as President Dockery prayed over them and their first year at Union. - Stephanie Schroeder

Union freshman Emily Payden, of Decatur, Ala., gives her mom Jonie a goodbye hug after the worship service on the first night of orientation. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/25/07 | 7797 | XL
Union freshman Emily Payden, of Decatur, Ala., gives her mom Jonie a goodbye hug after the worship service on the first night of orientation. - Stephanie Schroeder

Freshmen Anna Wicker and Lauren Smith gets to know some other incoming students at an ice cream break after the family worship service during orientation. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/25/07 | 7831 | XL
Freshmen Anna Wicker and Lauren Smith gets to know some other incoming students at an ice cream break after the family worship service during orientation. - Neisha Fuson

Senior Kinsey Bolinger, Biblical studies languages major, participates in the dating game during the Focus Show.  - Photo by Matthew Diggs 8/25/07 | 7859 | XL
Senior Kinsey Bolinger, Biblical studies languages major, participates in the dating game during the Focus Show. - Matthew Diggs

Sophomore Public Relations Major Elizabeth Wood explains the rules of a scavenger hunt to her Focus group. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/26/07 | 7838 | XL
Sophomore Public Relations Major Elizabeth Wood explains the rules of a scavenger hunt to her Focus group. - Neisha Fuson

Focus Leader Elizabeth Wood looks at pictures on Freshman Chemistry Major Ashley Pugh's cell phone. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/26/07 | 7839 | XL
Focus Leader Elizabeth Wood looks at pictures on Freshman Chemistry Major Ashley Pugh's cell phone. - Neisha Fuson

Students in Elizabeth Wood's Focus group chat after a scavenger hunt. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/26/07 | 7840 | XL
Students in Elizabeth Wood's Focus group chat after a scavenger hunt. - Neisha Fuson

Callie Davenport takes a tour of Jackson with her Focus group during new student orientation.   - Photo by Matthew Diggs 8/26/07 | 7862 | XL
Callie Davenport takes a tour of Jackson with her Focus group during new student orientation. - Matthew Diggs

Jill Dake, business major from St. Louis, Ill., Jana Lawson, spanish TESL major from Memphis, Tenn., and other girls from Kirby Maxwell's Focus group blow kisses at Ronald McDonald during their scavenger hunt through Jackson. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/26/07 | 7884 | XL
Jill Dake, business major from St. Louis, Ill., Jana Lawson, spanish TESL major from Memphis, Tenn., and other girls from Kirby Maxwell's Focus group blow kisses at Ronald McDonald during their scavenger hunt through Jackson. - Stephanie Schroeder

Kirby Maxwell's Focus group stands in front of the Hollywood movie theater posing with dramatic faces as part of their scavenger hunt through Jackson. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/26/07 | 7885 | XL
Kirby Maxwell's Focus group stands in front of the Hollywood movie theater posing with dramatic faces as part of their scavenger hunt through Jackson. - Stephanie Schroeder

Kirby Maxwell's Focus group creates a pyramid in front of Englewood Baptist Church as part of their scavenger hunt through Jackson. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/26/07 | 7886 | XL
Kirby Maxwell's Focus group creates a pyramid in front of Englewood Baptist Church as part of their scavenger hunt through Jackson. - Stephanie Schroeder

Kirby Maxwell's Focus group stands in front of Blockbuster posing with the take two motion as part of their scavenger hunt through Jackson. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/26/07 | 7887 | XL
Kirby Maxwell's Focus group stands in front of Blockbuster posing with the take two motion as part of their scavenger hunt through Jackson. - Stephanie Schroeder

New students play in the SAC Gameshow to win various prizes during orientation.  - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/26/07 | 7837 | XL
New students play in the SAC Gameshow to win various prizes during orientation. - Neisha Fuson

Kasey Kobb, Josh Clarke, Brittany Howerton, Wende Jackson and other SAC members cheer on and welcome the freshman as they enter the chapel for SAC's Game Show during Focus orientation. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/26/07 | 7869 | XL
Kasey Kobb, Josh Clarke, Brittany Howerton, Wende Jackson and other SAC members cheer on and welcome the freshman as they enter the chapel for SAC's Game Show during Focus orientation. - Stephanie Schroeder

Kinsey Bolinger and Kieler Henry host the SAC game show during orientation. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/26/07 | 7870 | XL
Kinsey Bolinger and Kieler Henry host the SAC game show during orientation. - Stephanie Schroeder

Freshmen participate in the SAC game show as Kinsey Bolinger and Kieler Henry host. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/26/07 | 7871 | XL
Freshmen participate in the SAC game show as Kinsey Bolinger and Kieler Henry host. - Stephanie Schroeder

Freshmen participate in the SAC game show as Kinsey Bolinger and Kieler Henry host. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/26/07 | 7872 | XL
Freshmen participate in the SAC game show as Kinsey Bolinger and Kieler Henry host. - Stephanie Schroeder

Kinsey Bolinger and Kieler Henry host the SAC game show during orientation. Bolinger prepares to shoot nerf balls at the crowd in order to choose the next contestants. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/26/07 | 7873 | XL
Kinsey Bolinger and Kieler Henry host the SAC game show during orientation. Bolinger prepares to shoot nerf balls at the crowd in order to choose the next contestants. - Stephanie Schroeder

Kinsey Bolinger and Kieler Henry host the SAC game show during orientation. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/26/07 | 7874 | XL
Kinsey Bolinger and Kieler Henry host the SAC game show during orientation. - Stephanie Schroeder

Ronald Long played the mountain man and had to climb the mountain as participants guessed the price of various items during the SAC game show at orientation. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/26/07 | 7875 | XL
Ronald Long played the mountain man and had to climb the mountain as participants guessed the price of various items during the SAC game show at orientation. - Stephanie Schroeder

Katie Veach plays Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em Robots to determine the next contestant during the SAC game show at orientation. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/26/07 | 7876 | XL
Katie Veach plays Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em Robots to determine the next contestant during the SAC game show at orientation. - Stephanie Schroeder

Cassie Badillo and Katie Veach play Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em Robots to determine the next contestant during the SAC game show. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/26/07 | 7877 | XL
Cassie Badillo and Katie Veach play Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em Robots to determine the next contestant during the SAC game show. - Stephanie Schroeder

Kinsey Bolinger played hostess during the SAC game show at orientation. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/26/07 | 7878 | XL
Kinsey Bolinger played hostess during the SAC game show at orientation. - Stephanie Schroeder

Kinsey Bolinger oversees a game of Barrel of Monkeys during the SAC game show at orientation. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/26/07 | 7880 | XL
Kinsey Bolinger oversees a game of Barrel of Monkeys during the SAC game show at orientation. - Stephanie Schroeder

Esperanza Aguilar drops a disk as she tries to win a prize playing Disko during the SAC game show. Bekah Long was the assistant to hosts Kinsey Bolinger and Kieler Henry. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/26/07 | 7881 | XL
Esperanza Aguilar drops a disk as she tries to win a prize playing Disko during the SAC game show. Bekah Long was the assistant to hosts Kinsey Bolinger and Kieler Henry. - Stephanie Schroeder

Esperanza Aguilar drops a disk as she tries to win a prize playing Disko during the SAC game show.  - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/26/07 | 7882 | XL
Esperanza Aguilar drops a disk as she tries to win a prize playing Disko during the SAC game show. - Stephanie Schroeder

Kinsey Bolinger and Kieler Henry stand in front of the big wheel at SAC's game show during orientation. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/26/07 | 7883 | XL
Kinsey Bolinger and Kieler Henry stand in front of the big wheel at SAC's game show during orientation. - Stephanie Schroeder

Junior Kieler Henry, DMS major, takes a break from the heat and helping move in to get some water provided by the SGA. - Photo by Matthew Diggs 8/25/07 | 8221 | XL
Junior Kieler Henry, DMS major, takes a break from the heat and helping move in to get some water provided by the SGA. - Matthew Diggs

Freshman Austin Camp pushes his refrigerator toward his new dorm room in the Watters Residential complex on move-in day. - Photo by Matthew Diggs 8/25/07 | 8222 | XL
Freshman Austin Camp pushes his refrigerator toward his new dorm room in the Watters Residential complex on move-in day. - Matthew Diggs

Jeremiah Hawkins finds creative ways to move a computer tower during move-in day.  - Photo by Matthew Diggs 8/25/07 | 8223 | XL
Jeremiah Hawkins finds creative ways to move a computer tower during move-in day. - Matthew Diggs

Tyler Jackson adds some whipped cream to his ice cream at the Ice Cream Social at President Dockery's home. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 8/27/07 | 7783 | XL
Tyler Jackson adds some whipped cream to his ice cream at the Ice Cream Social at President Dockery's home. - Morris Abernathy

Freshmen enjoy fun and fellowship at President Dockery's house for the annual ice cream social. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 8/27/07 | 7784 | XL
Freshmen enjoy fun and fellowship at President Dockery's house for the annual ice cream social. - Morris Abernathy

Freshmen enjoy fun and fellowship at President Dockery's house for the annual ice cream social. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 8/27/07 | 7785 | XL
Freshmen enjoy fun and fellowship at President Dockery's house for the annual ice cream social. - Morris Abernathy

Gary Carter and Tim Smith serve ice cream to incoming freshmen at President Dockery's house for the annual ice cream social. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 8/27/07 | 7786 | XL
Gary Carter and Tim Smith serve ice cream to incoming freshmen at President Dockery's house for the annual ice cream social. - Morris Abernathy

Freshmen enjoy fun and fellowship at President Dockery's house for the annual ice cream social. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 8/27/07 | 7787 | XL
Freshmen enjoy fun and fellowship at President Dockery's house for the annual ice cream social. - Morris Abernathy

President Dockery welcomes new students at the annual ice cream social held in his backyard. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 8/27/07 | 7788 | XL
President Dockery welcomes new students at the annual ice cream social held in his backyard. - Morris Abernathy

Senior Focus group leader Erin Brassart, English major, interacts with her group of new students during the ice cream social held at President Dockery's home.  - Photo by Matthew Diggs 8/27/07 | 7865 | XL
Senior Focus group leader Erin Brassart, English major, interacts with her group of new students during the ice cream social held at President Dockery's home. - Matthew Diggs

Gary Carter, senior vice president for business and financial services, serves ice cream to new students at an ice cream social held at the home of President Dockery.  - Photo by Matthew Diggs 8/27/07 | 7866 | XL
Gary Carter, senior vice president for business and financial services, serves ice cream to new students at an ice cream social held at the home of President Dockery. - Matthew Diggs

Greg Thornbury, dean of the school of Christian studies, talks with Hunter Bragg from Birmingham, Ala. during the Dinner with your Department event at New Student Orientation. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/27/07 | 7888 | XL
Greg Thornbury, dean of the school of Christian studies, talks with Hunter Bragg from Birmingham, Ala. during the Dinner with your Department event at New Student Orientation. - Stephanie Schroeder

Troy Riggs, mathematics department chair, talks with an MK Isaac Evans during the Dinner with your Department event at New Student Orientation. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/27/07 | 7889 | XL
Troy Riggs, mathematics department chair, talks with an MK Isaac Evans during the Dinner with your Department event at New Student Orientation. - Stephanie Schroeder

Nigerian Toyin Adedokun talks with Jan Wilms, computer science department chair, during the Dinner with your Department event at New Student Orientation. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/27/07 | 7890 | XL
Nigerian Toyin Adedokun talks with Jan Wilms, computer science department chair, during the Dinner with your Department event at New Student Orientation. - Stephanie Schroeder

Lori Nolen, assistant professor of art, talks with Lori Landon, of Memphis, Tenn., and Elisabeth Crecink, of Virginia Beach, Vir., during the Dinner with your Department event at New Student Orientation. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/27/07 | 7891 | XL
Lori Nolen, assistant professor of art, talks with Lori Landon, of Memphis, Tenn., and Elisabeth Crecink, of Virginia Beach, Vir., during the Dinner with your Department event at New Student Orientation. - Stephanie Schroeder

Mary Alisa Techentin, of Thompson Station, Tenn., and Rachel Pettigrew, of Jackson, Tenn., talks with Stephen Carls, history department chair, during the Dinner with your Department event at New Student Orientation. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/27/07 | 7892 | XL
Mary Alisa Techentin, of Thompson Station, Tenn., and Rachel Pettigrew, of Jackson, Tenn., talks with Stephen Carls, history department chair, during the Dinner with your Department event at New Student Orientation. - Stephanie Schroeder

Freshmen enjoy fun and fellowship at President Dockery's house for the annual ice cream social. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/27/07 | 7893 | XL
Freshmen enjoy fun and fellowship at President Dockery's house for the annual ice cream social. - Stephanie Schroeder

Jana Lawson, a Spanish TESL major from Memphis, enjoys some ice cream in President Dockery's backyard as her friend and fellow freshman Erin Liddle, an art major from Memphis, looks on. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/27/07 | 7895 | XL
Jana Lawson, a Spanish TESL major from Memphis, enjoys some ice cream in President Dockery's backyard as her friend and fellow freshman Erin Liddle, an art major from Memphis, looks on. - Stephanie Schroeder

Once the big purple ball was brought out, students had a blast playing in a circle trying to keep it up in the air as long as possible without hitting the ground during the annual ice cream social at President Dockery's house. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/27/07 | 7896 | XL
Once the big purple ball was brought out, students had a blast playing in a circle trying to keep it up in the air as long as possible without hitting the ground during the annual ice cream social at President Dockery's house. - Stephanie Schroeder

Dean of Students Kimberly Thornbury joins the Focus group leaders in a huddle after having completed some fun while imitating High School Musical at the annual ice cream social held at President Dockery's house. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/27/07 | 7897 | XL
Dean of Students Kimberly Thornbury joins the Focus group leaders in a huddle after having completed some fun while imitating High School Musical at the annual ice cream social held at President Dockery's house. - Stephanie Schroeder

Sarah Kim, a pre-med transfer student from Livingston, N.J., talks with Provost Carla Sanderson at the annual ice cream social held at President Dockery's home. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/27/07 | 7898 | XL
Sarah Kim, a pre-med transfer student from Livingston, N.J., talks with Provost Carla Sanderson at the annual ice cream social held at President Dockery's home. - Stephanie Schroeder

Freshmen and FOCUS Leaders gathered in President Dockery's backyard for some ice cream and fun during new student orientation. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/27/07 | 7899 | XL
Freshmen and FOCUS Leaders gathered in President Dockery's backyard for some ice cream and fun during new student orientation. - Stephanie Schroeder

Andrew Courtner and other Focus leaders hosted the Open Mic night and start the party with a few rounds of the Wave. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/27/07 | 8034 | XL
Andrew Courtner and other Focus leaders hosted the Open Mic night and start the party with a few rounds of the Wave. - Neisha Fuson

The transfer Focus group, co-led by Lily Zopfi, decided to join in on the fun at Open Mic night by singing a song together.  - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/27/07 | 8036 | XL
The transfer Focus group, co-led by Lily Zopfi, decided to join in on the fun at Open Mic night by singing a song together. - Neisha Fuson

Anna Britt demonstrated that there were more than just musical talents in the freshman class at Open Mic night.  - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/27/07 | 8038 | XL
Anna Britt demonstrated that there were more than just musical talents in the freshman class at Open Mic night. - Neisha Fuson

Sophomore Jewel Marshall (center in white) enjoyed some laughs with her friends while watching Open Mic night.  - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/27/07 | 8039 | XL
Sophomore Jewel Marshall (center in white) enjoyed some laughs with her friends while watching Open Mic night. - Neisha Fuson

Freshmen enjoyed the talents of their fellow class members at the Open Mic night during New Student Orientation. - Photo by Matthew Diggs 8/27/07 | 7863 | XL
Freshmen enjoyed the talents of their fellow class members at the Open Mic night during New Student Orientation. - Matthew Diggs

New students enjoyed the talents of their fellow class members at the Open Mic night during New Student Orientation. - Photo by Matthew Diggs 8/27/07 | 7864 | XL
New students enjoyed the talents of their fellow class members at the Open Mic night during New Student Orientation. - Matthew Diggs

Freshman international business major Dennis Regalado of  St. Louis, Mo., sang a song at Open Mic about the first few days at college as a freshman.  - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/27/07 | 8041 | XL
Freshman international business major Dennis Regalado of St. Louis, Mo., sang a song at Open Mic about the first few days at college as a freshman. - Neisha Fuson

New students have already been taught the dart game by upperclassmen during the Open Mic night.  - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/27/07 | 8042 | XL
New students have already been taught the dart game by upperclassmen during the Open Mic night. - Neisha Fuson

New students were given the chance to hit all of their Focus leaders during an unfair round of the dart game, a tradition at Union.  - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/27/07 | 8043 | XL
New students were given the chance to hit all of their Focus leaders during an unfair round of the dart game, a tradition at Union. - Neisha Fuson

Senior Brian Emerson sang at Open Mic night about how he never wanted to date a Union girl. Brian is now married. He met his wife at Union.  - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/27/07 | 8083 | XL
Senior Brian Emerson sang at Open Mic night about how he never wanted to date a Union girl. Brian is now married. He met his wife at Union. - Neisha Fuson

Chawalit Wongkhaio entertains at Open Mic night by telling funny stories about his new life in the United States.  - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/27/07 | 8084 | XL
Chawalit Wongkhaio entertains at Open Mic night by telling funny stories about his new life in the United States. - Neisha Fuson

Open Mic night seemed to be a huge success with laughter, clapping, and smiles all around.  - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/27/07 | 8085 | XL
Open Mic night seemed to be a huge success with laughter, clapping, and smiles all around. - Neisha Fuson

Senior Tyler Whetstone participated in Open Mic night by telling a few funny stories about he and his grandpa.  - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/27/07 | 8086 | XL
Senior Tyler Whetstone participated in Open Mic night by telling a few funny stories about he and his grandpa. - Neisha Fuson

Spencer Plott, a sports medicine major from Paris, Tenn., displays his Play-Dough figure reflecting a bull that he owns to the rest of his Focus Group. Students were instructed to use the Play-Dough to create a material possession they value. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/28/07 | 7901 | XL
Spencer Plott, a sports medicine major from Paris, Tenn., displays his Play-Dough figure reflecting a bull that he owns to the rest of his Focus Group. Students were instructed to use the Play-Dough to create a material possession they value. - Stephanie Schroeder

Spencer Plott, a sports medicine major from Paris, TN, displays his Play-Dough figure reflecting a bull that he owns to the rest of his Focus Group. Students were instructed to use the Play-Dough to create a material possession they value. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/28/07 | 7902 | XL
Spencer Plott, a sports medicine major from Paris, TN, displays his Play-Dough figure reflecting a bull that he owns to the rest of his Focus Group. Students were instructed to use the Play-Dough to create a material possession they value. - Stephanie Schroeder

Toyin Adedokun, from Nigeria, flashes a smile as he is welcomed into the small gym for a Life Group presentation. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/28/07 | 7908 | XL
Toyin Adedokun, from Nigeria, flashes a smile as he is welcomed into the small gym for a Life Group presentation. - Stephanie Schroeder

Kesley Nagey, a graphic design major from Memphis, flashes a smile as she is welcomed into the small gym for a Life Group presentation. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/28/07 | 7909 | XL
Kesley Nagey, a graphic design major from Memphis, flashes a smile as she is welcomed into the small gym for a Life Group presentation. - Stephanie Schroeder

New students and transfers learn about Life Groups for the 2007-8 school year. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/28/07 | 7921 | XL
New students and transfers learn about Life Groups for the 2007-8 school year. - Neisha Fuson

Junior Lydia Marshall watches the video presenting Life Groups to the new students. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/28/07 | 7922 | XL
Junior Lydia Marshall watches the video presenting Life Groups to the new students. - Neisha Fuson

A full gym housed students interested in Life Groups.  - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/28/07 | 7923 | XL
A full gym housed students interested in Life Groups. - Neisha Fuson

Freshman Katie Mohler signs up for Life Groups with her fellow incoming freshmen.  - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/28/07 | 7925 | XL
Freshman Katie Mohler signs up for Life Groups with her fellow incoming freshmen. - Neisha Fuson

Senior Bonnie Duffield hands Elizabeth Becraft a card to sign up for Life Groups. - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/28/07 | 7924 | XL
Senior Bonnie Duffield hands Elizabeth Becraft a card to sign up for Life Groups. - Neisha Fuson

Mikaela Owens-Hughes works on a Play-Dough sculpture in her Focus group that will describe some aspect of her life. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/28/07 | 7900 | XL
Mikaela Owens-Hughes works on a Play-Dough sculpture in her Focus group that will describe some aspect of her life. - Stephanie Schroeder

Dave Darty shares his singing ability with new students in the student lounge on Open Mic night.  - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/27/07 | 8037 | XL
Dave Darty shares his singing ability with new students in the student lounge on Open Mic night. - Neisha Fuson

Freshmen Hannah Harvell, an MK from the Phillipines, and Trey Wilcox spread chocolate chips on their ice cream during the annual ice cream social at the home of President Dockery. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/27/07 | 7894 | XL
Freshmen Hannah Harvell, an MK from the Phillipines, and Trey Wilcox spread chocolate chips on their ice cream during the annual ice cream social at the home of President Dockery. - Stephanie Schroeder

Brianna Merante plays Barrel of Monkeys during the SAC game show at orientation. - Photo by Stephanie Schroeder 8/26/07 | 7879 | XL
Brianna Merante plays Barrel of Monkeys during the SAC game show at orientation. - Stephanie Schroeder

Freshman Joey Easterling participated in the Open Mic night sharing his talent with his future classmates.  - Photo by Neisha Fuson 8/27/07 | 8035 | XL
Freshman Joey Easterling participated in the Open Mic night sharing his talent with his future classmates. - Neisha Fuson