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Focus 2012: New Student Orientation (Aug 17, 2012) Photos

Josh Jenkins, sophomore Christian studies major, welcomes new students as the residence complexes open for the Fall 2012 semester.  - Photo by Ebbie Davis 8/17/12 | 20645 | XL
Josh Jenkins, sophomore Christian studies major, welcomes new students as the residence complexes open for the Fall 2012 semester. - Ebbie Davis

Kensie Zills, Nick Fleming, Emily Williams, Hillarie Kerr, and Robert Fryman enthusiastically welcome new students and their families during move-in day. - Photo by Zac Calvert 8/17/12 | 20657 | XL
Kensie Zills, Nick Fleming, Emily Williams, Hillarie Kerr, and Robert Fryman enthusiastically welcome new students and their families during move-in day. - Zac Calvert

Madeleine Hemphill, psychology and business double major, and Abbie Perez, sophomore nursing major, greet new students at the Walker Road entrance during new student move-in day. - Photo by Zac Calvert 8/17/12 | 20675 | XL
Madeleine Hemphill, psychology and business double major, and Abbie Perez, sophomore nursing major, greet new students at the Walker Road entrance during new student move-in day. - Zac Calvert

Paul Mayer, director of health services, talks with Paula Akerson and Ashley Akerson, freshman art and Christian ministry and missions double major, during new student move-in day. - Photo by Jacob Moore 8/17/12 | 20634 | XL
Paul Mayer, director of health services, talks with Paula Akerson and Ashley Akerson, freshman art and Christian ministry and missions double major, during new student move-in day. - Jacob Moore

Peaches Fink, parent of freshman Lacie Fink, reunites with family friend and incoming freshman Breana Benefield during new student move-in day. - Photo by Jacob Moore 8/17/12 | 20635 | XL
Peaches Fink, parent of freshman Lacie Fink, reunites with family friend and incoming freshman Breana Benefield during new student move-in day. - Jacob Moore

Ashley Linden and Taylor Brazil pose together for a picture during new student move-in day. - Photo by Jacob Moore 8/17/12 | 20636 | XL
Ashley Linden and Taylor Brazil pose together for a picture during new student move-in day. - Jacob Moore

Amiee Brassart, junior elementary education major, and Mel Arias, junior social work major, help parents and incoming new students during registration for new student move-in day. - Photo by Zac Calvert 8/17/12 | 20661 | XL
Amiee Brassart, junior elementary education major, and Mel Arias, junior social work major, help parents and incoming new students during registration for new student move-in day. - Zac Calvert

Brittany Ary, freshman undecided major, checks in with resident advisor Julia Marshall, senior special education major, to receive her dorm keys during new student move-in day. - Photo by Zac Calvert 8/17/12 | 20665 | XL
Brittany Ary, freshman undecided major, checks in with resident advisor Julia Marshall, senior special education major, to receive her dorm keys during new student move-in day. - Zac Calvert

Kelly Rawls, junior sports medicine major, gives directions to Simone Cage, freshman marketing major, and his mother, Bobby, during new student move-in day.    - Photo by Zac Calvert 8/17/12 | 20667 | XL
Kelly Rawls, junior sports medicine major, gives directions to Simone Cage, freshman marketing major, and his mother, Bobby, during new student move-in day. - Zac Calvert

New students and their families mingle and register in the Fred DeLay Gymnasium during new student move-in day. - Photo by Zac Calvert 8/17/12 | 20671 | XL
New students and their families mingle and register in the Fred DeLay Gymnasium during new student move-in day. - Zac Calvert

Sheila Mitchell, dean of the school of pharmacy, and Laura Ladymon, coordinator of experiential and continuing education, cart water around the residential complexes for those involved in new student move-in day. - Photo by Jacob Moore 8/17/12 | 20637 | XL
Sheila Mitchell, dean of the school of pharmacy, and Laura Ladymon, coordinator of experiential and continuing education, cart water around the residential complexes for those involved in new student move-in day. - Jacob Moore

Soccer players Guilherme Reis, Stevie Reddick and Juan Rios help unpack a car with Kelsie Meadows, senior philosophy major, during new student move-in day. - Photo by Jacob Moore 8/17/12 | 20638 | XL
Soccer players Guilherme Reis, Stevie Reddick and Juan Rios help unpack a car with Kelsie Meadows, senior philosophy major, during new student move-in day. - Jacob Moore

Haley Hurt, freshman business major, unpacks boxes in her Heritage Complex room with her mother, Mary Hurt, during new student move-in day. - Photo by Jacob Moore 8/17/12 | 20639 | XL
Haley Hurt, freshman business major, unpacks boxes in her Heritage Complex room with her mother, Mary Hurt, during new student move-in day. - Jacob Moore

Kendall Heyliger, sophomore nursing major, helps carry a desk through the rain during new student move-in day. - Photo by Jacob Moore 8/17/12 | 20640 | XL
Kendall Heyliger, sophomore nursing major, helps carry a desk through the rain during new student move-in day. - Jacob Moore

As it begins to rain, LifeGroup leaders take a moment to cool off after assisting families during new student move-in day. - Photo by Jacob Moore 8/17/12 | 20641 | XL
As it begins to rain, LifeGroup leaders take a moment to cool off after assisting families during new student move-in day. - Jacob Moore

Daniel Ellsworth, son of Tim Ellsworth, assistant vice president for University Communications, helps out during new student move-in day by carrying groceries to a room in the Heritage Complex. - Photo by Jacob Moore 8/17/12 | 20642 | XL
Daniel Ellsworth, son of Tim Ellsworth, assistant vice president for University Communications, helps out during new student move-in day by carrying groceries to a room in the Heritage Complex. - Jacob Moore

Casey Mack, junior psychology and family studies double major and LifeGroup leader, visits with a daschund puppy from All Saints Anglican Church during new student move-in day. - Photo by Jacob Moore 8/17/12 | 20643 | XL
Casey Mack, junior psychology and family studies double major and LifeGroup leader, visits with a daschund puppy from All Saints Anglican Church during new student move-in day. - Jacob Moore

Anderson Russell, senior social work major, helps carry clothes during new student move-in day. - Photo by Anne Richoux 8/17/12 | 20646 | XL
Anderson Russell, senior social work major, helps carry clothes during new student move-in day. - Anne Richoux

The School of Pharmacy provides water for new students, their families and volunteers during new student move-in day. - Photo by Ebbie Davis 8/17/12 | 20647 | XL
The School of Pharmacy provides water for new students, their families and volunteers during new student move-in day. - Ebbie Davis

Anna Marie Deschenes, senior social work major, helps Kathryn Dunlap, incoming freshman, as she moves into her residence complex on new student move-in day. - Photo by Ebbie Davis 8/17/12 | 20648 | XL
Anna Marie Deschenes, senior social work major, helps Kathryn Dunlap, incoming freshman, as she moves into her residence complex on new student move-in day. - Ebbie Davis

Trey Weise, junior philosophy major, talks with Scott Huelin, director of the honors community, while waiting for new students to arrive for move-in day. - Photo by Anne Richoux 8/17/12 | 20650 | XL
Trey Weise, junior philosophy major, talks with Scott Huelin, director of the honors community, while waiting for new students to arrive for move-in day. - Anne Richoux

Focus leaders, Megan Coley, senior elementary education major, and Tucker Watson, senior Christian studies major, assist Anna Goodman, freshman journalism major, as she unpacks her car during new student move-in day.   - Photo by Ebbie Davis 8/17/12 | 20651 | XL
Focus leaders, Megan Coley, senior elementary education major, and Tucker Watson, senior Christian studies major, assist Anna Goodman, freshman journalism major, as she unpacks her car during new student move-in day. - Ebbie Davis

Chris and Taylor Townsend talk with Kayla Clary, Union alumnus, and Phyllis Davenport, coordinator of campus events and chapel facilitator, during new student move-in day. - Photo by Anne Richoux 8/17/12 | 20652 | XL
Chris and Taylor Townsend talk with Kayla Clary, Union alumnus, and Phyllis Davenport, coordinator of campus events and chapel facilitator, during new student move-in day. - Anne Richoux

Joe Dresser, junior cell biology major, and Aaron Beasley, graduate assistant to the office of spiritual life, help move new students into their rooms during move-in day. - Photo by Anne Richoux 8/17/12 | 20653 | XL
Joe Dresser, junior cell biology major, and Aaron Beasley, graduate assistant to the office of spiritual life, help move new students into their rooms during move-in day. - Anne Richoux

Emily Williams, sophomore elementary education major, along with many other Union student leadership members, helps during new student move-in day. - Photo by Ebbie Davis 8/17/12 | 20654 | XL
Emily Williams, sophomore elementary education major, along with many other Union student leadership members, helps during new student move-in day. - Ebbie Davis

Upperclassmen students mingle with some incoming freshmen during new student move-in day. - Photo by Anne Richoux 8/17/12 | 20655 | XL
Upperclassmen students mingle with some incoming freshmen during new student move-in day. - Anne Richoux

Jeremy Murila, freshman engineering major from Nairobi, Kenya, waves his country's flag after traveling over 8,200 miles to move into his room at Union on new student move-in day.  - Photo by Ebbie Davis 8/17/12 | 20656 | XL
Jeremy Murila, freshman engineering major from Nairobi, Kenya, waves his country's flag after traveling over 8,200 miles to move into his room at Union on new student move-in day. - Ebbie Davis

After traveling with his parents from country to country as a missionary kid, Nathaniel Magnuson, freshman theatre major, settles into a Union room for the next four years. - Photo by Ebbie Davis 8/17/12 | 20658 | XL
After traveling with his parents from country to country as a missionary kid, Nathaniel Magnuson, freshman theatre major, settles into a Union room for the next four years. - Ebbie Davis

Danica Smithwick, freshman journalism major, straightens a photo in her new bedroom, after moving to Union from Marion, AR.  - Photo by Ebbie Davis 8/17/12 | 20663 | XL
Danica Smithwick, freshman journalism major, straightens a photo in her new bedroom, after moving to Union from Marion, AR. - Ebbie Davis

Elise Watkins(right), freshman public relations major, opens her new mailbox for the first time as a Union student during new student move-in day.  - Photo by Ebbie Davis 8/17/12 | 20664 | XL
Elise Watkins(right), freshman public relations major, opens her new mailbox for the first time as a Union student during new student move-in day. - Ebbie Davis

Haley Hall, pharmacy major, Nicki Caturano, social work major, Elise Watkins, public relations major, and Amy Arakawa, math major, get to know each other as roommates as they sit in Haley's newly decorated  room on move-in day. - Photo by Ebbie Davis 8/17/12 | 20668 | XL
Haley Hall, pharmacy major, Nicki Caturano, social work major, Elise Watkins, public relations major, and Amy Arakawa, math major, get to know each other as roommates as they sit in Haley's newly decorated room on move-in day. - Ebbie Davis

Jordan Timbs, senior physical education and health major, helps carry his LifeGroup member's dresser to her room during new student move-in day.  - Photo by Ebbie Davis 8/17/12 | 20670 | XL
Jordan Timbs, senior physical education and health major, helps carry his LifeGroup member's dresser to her room during new student move-in day. - Ebbie Davis

Mitch Stockdale, freshman management major, meets his LifeGroup leader Matt, sophomore mechanical engineering major, during new student move-in day. - Photo by Zac Calvert 8/17/12 | 20674 | XL
Mitch Stockdale, freshman management major, meets his LifeGroup leader Matt, sophomore mechanical engineering major, during new student move-in day. - Zac Calvert

Bradford Carrington, associate worship leader at Englewood Baptist Church and Union alum, leads music with Andrew Key, junior broadcast journalism major, during a chapel service for new students and their families. - Photo by Jacob Moore 8/17/12 | 20676 | XL
Bradford Carrington, associate worship leader at Englewood Baptist Church and Union alum, leads music with Andrew Key, junior broadcast journalism major, during a chapel service for new students and their families. - Jacob Moore

Travis Cottrell, worship pastor at Englewood Baptist Church, leads music  for new students and their families during a chapel service after new student move-in. - Photo by Jacob Moore 8/17/12 | 20677 | XL
Travis Cottrell, worship pastor at Englewood Baptist Church, leads music for new students and their families during a chapel service after new student move-in. - Jacob Moore

The G.M. Savage Memorial Chapel is full of new students and their families for a service celebrating God's plans for the incoming class. - Photo by Jacob Moore 8/17/12 | 20678 | XL
The G.M. Savage Memorial Chapel is full of new students and their families for a service celebrating God's plans for the incoming class. - Jacob Moore

Greg Thornbury, vice president for spiritual life and dean of the school of theology and missions, applies a message from the biblical story of Daniel to emphasize the importance of Christian higher education during a chapel service for new students and their families. - Photo by Jacob Moore 8/17/12 | 20679 | XL
Greg Thornbury, vice president for spiritual life and dean of the school of theology and missions, applies a message from the biblical story of Daniel to emphasize the importance of Christian higher education during a chapel service for new students and their families. - Jacob Moore

David S. Dockery, president of the university, leads a prayer blessing the incoming class. New students are seated in the middle of the room, with their families, faculty, staff and upperclassmen surrounding them. - Photo by Jacob Moore 8/17/12 | 20680 | XL
David S. Dockery, president of the university, leads a prayer blessing the incoming class. New students are seated in the middle of the room, with their families, faculty, staff and upperclassmen surrounding them. - Jacob Moore

The Smithwick family prays together after worshipping during a chapel service following new student move-in. For many students, this time is filled with excitement for the future and mixed emotions over leaving families at home. - Photo by Jacob Moore 8/17/12 | 20681 | XL
The Smithwick family prays together after worshipping during a chapel service following new student move-in. For many students, this time is filled with excitement for the future and mixed emotions over leaving families at home. - Jacob Moore

David S. Dockery, president of the university,  invites family faculty and friends of incoming students to stand in support of the students. New students are seated in the middle of the room. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 8/17/12 | 20700 | XL
David S. Dockery, president of the university, invites family faculty and friends of incoming students to stand in support of the students. New students are seated in the middle of the room. - Morris Abernathy

David S. Dockery, president of the university, leads a prayer blessing the incoming class.  Family, staff, and faculty encircle the new freshman class and pray for them as they start this new chapter of their life's.  - Photo by Morris Abernathy 8/17/12 | 20701 | XL
David S. Dockery, president of the university, leads a prayer blessing the incoming class. Family, staff, and faculty encircle the new freshman class and pray for them as they start this new chapter of their life's. - Morris Abernathy

Focus leaders perform a welcoming song for the incoming freshmen and transfer students during the Focus Show. - Photo by Jacob Moore 8/17/12 | 20682 | XL
Focus leaders perform a welcoming song for the incoming freshmen and transfer students during the Focus Show. - Jacob Moore

Focus leaders perform "If I Was a Focus Leader" for the incoming freshmen and transfer students during the annual Focus Show. - Photo by Jacob Moore 8/17/12 | 20683 | XL
Focus leaders perform "If I Was a Focus Leader" for the incoming freshmen and transfer students during the annual Focus Show. - Jacob Moore

Focus leaders Helen Rowley and Jordan Hayes participate in a skit during the annual Focus Show. - Photo by Jacob Moore 8/17/12 | 20684 | XL
Focus leaders Helen Rowley and Jordan Hayes participate in a skit during the annual Focus Show. - Jacob Moore

Focus leaders Krista Bradley and Helen Rowley participate in a skit during the Focus Show for incoming freshmen and transfer students. - Photo by Jacob Moore 8/17/12 | 20685 | XL
Focus leaders Krista Bradley and Helen Rowley participate in a skit during the Focus Show for incoming freshmen and transfer students. - Jacob Moore

Focus leader Wil Story portrays a flagpole in one of the skits performed for the incoming freshmen and transfer students at the Focus Show. - Photo by Jacob Moore 8/17/12 | 20686 | XL
Focus leader Wil Story portrays a flagpole in one of the skits performed for the incoming freshmen and transfer students at the Focus Show. - Jacob Moore

Focus leader Kathleen Hartsfield demonstrates the use of peanut butter as tanning lotion during the Focus Show for incoming freshmen and transfer students. - Photo by Jacob Moore 8/17/12 | 20687 | XL
Focus leader Kathleen Hartsfield demonstrates the use of peanut butter as tanning lotion during the Focus Show for incoming freshmen and transfer students. - Jacob Moore

Focus leaders participate in a skit during the Focus Show for incoming freshmen and transfer students. - Photo by Jacob Moore 8/17/12 | 20688 | XL
Focus leaders participate in a skit during the Focus Show for incoming freshmen and transfer students. - Jacob Moore

Focus leaders Shea Wingate, Joey Davis and Melissa Smith participate in dating-game skit for the incoming freshmen and transfer students at the Focus Show. - Photo by Jacob Moore 8/17/12 | 20689 | XL
Focus leaders Shea Wingate, Joey Davis and Melissa Smith participate in dating-game skit for the incoming freshmen and transfer students at the Focus Show. - Jacob Moore

A gorilla embraces incoming freshman Dalton Lewis during a dating-game skit at the Focus show. - Photo by Jacob Moore 8/17/12 | 20690 | XL
A gorilla embraces incoming freshman Dalton Lewis during a dating-game skit at the Focus show. - Jacob Moore

Focus leaders perform hand choreography to "Butterfly Kisses" for the incoming freshmen class and transfer students at the Focus Show. - Photo by Jacob Moore 8/17/12 | 20691 | XL
Focus leaders perform hand choreography to "Butterfly Kisses" for the incoming freshmen class and transfer students at the Focus Show. - Jacob Moore

David S. Dockery, president of the university, greets new students as they arrive at his home for the annual ice cream social. Over 300 students came out for the event on the Dockery's lawn. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 8/18/12 | 20692 | XL
David S. Dockery, president of the university, greets new students as they arrive at his home for the annual ice cream social. Over 300 students came out for the event on the Dockery's lawn. - Morris Abernathy

A line of new students reaches all the way to the street as David S. Dockery, president of the university, welcomes everyone to the annual ice cream social. This event is a highlight for both the Dockerys and the students.  - Photo by Morris Abernathy 8/18/12 | 20694 | XL
A line of new students reaches all the way to the street as David S. Dockery, president of the university, welcomes everyone to the annual ice cream social. This event is a highlight for both the Dockerys and the students. - Morris Abernathy

Rich Grimm, senior vice president for enrollment services, dips a helping of ice cream for new student Brady Teague at the annual ice cream social hosted by the Dockerys. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 8/18/12 | 20695 | XL
Rich Grimm, senior vice president for enrollment services, dips a helping of ice cream for new student Brady Teague at the annual ice cream social hosted by the Dockerys. - Morris Abernathy

David S. Dockery, president of the university, greets Tim Ellsworth, assistant vice president for university communications and director of media relations, Sarah Ellsworth and their children at the ice cream social hosted for new students. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 8/18/12 | 20696 | XL
David S. Dockery, president of the university, greets Tim Ellsworth, assistant vice president for university communications and director of media relations, Sarah Ellsworth and their children at the ice cream social hosted for new students. - Morris Abernathy

David S. Dockery, president of the university, greets each new student as they arrive at his home for the ice cream social welcoming new students. Over 300 students showed up for the event on the Dockery's lawn. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 8/18/12 | 20697 | XL
David S. Dockery, president of the university, greets each new student as they arrive at his home for the ice cream social welcoming new students. Over 300 students showed up for the event on the Dockery's lawn. - Morris Abernathy

Over 300 new students enjoy an ice cream social on the lawn of David and Lanese Dockery, president and first lady of the university. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 8/18/12 | 20698 | XL
Over 300 new students enjoy an ice cream social on the lawn of David and Lanese Dockery, president and first lady of the university. - Morris Abernathy

David S. Dockery, president of the university, welcomes  new students to his home for the annual ice cream social.  - Photo by Anne Richoux 8/18/12 | 20702 | XL
David S. Dockery, president of the university, welcomes new students to his home for the annual ice cream social. - Anne Richoux

Liz Bankston, junior vocal performance major, Amber Buggs, freshman education major, and Karis Kontilis, freshman art and English double major, laugh together during the annual ice cream social at the home of the Dockerys.  - Photo by Anne Richoux 8/18/12 | 20703 | XL
Liz Bankston, junior vocal performance major, Amber Buggs, freshman education major, and Karis Kontilis, freshman art and English double major, laugh together during the annual ice cream social at the home of the Dockerys. - Anne Richoux

New students play ultimate frisbee during the annual ice cream social at the home of David and Lanese Dockery, president and first lady of the university.  - Photo by Anne Richoux 8/18/12 | 20705 | XL
New students play ultimate frisbee during the annual ice cream social at the home of David and Lanese Dockery, president and first lady of the university. - Anne Richoux

New students enjoy an ice cream social at the home of David and Lanese Dockery, president and first lady of the university.  - Photo by Anne Richoux 8/18/12 | 20706 | XL
New students enjoy an ice cream social at the home of David and Lanese Dockery, president and first lady of the university. - Anne Richoux

Ashley Blair, assistant professor of communication arts, talks with new students during Dinner with your Department in the Carl Grant Event Center. - Photo by Zac Calvert 8/18/12 | 20717 | XL
Ashley Blair, assistant professor of communication arts, talks with new students during Dinner with your Department in the Carl Grant Event Center. - Zac Calvert

David Vickery, professor of psychology, talks to new psychology students about what the major has to offer during Dinner with you Department in the Carl Grant Event Center. - Photo by Zac Calvert 8/18/12 | 20720 | XL
David Vickery, professor of psychology, talks to new psychology students about what the major has to offer during Dinner with you Department in the Carl Grant Event Center. - Zac Calvert

Randall Bush, professor of Christian thought and tradition, talks about the School of Theology & Missions to Reeves Garrett, freshman biblical studies major, during Dinner with you Department. - Photo by Zac Calvert 8/18/12 | 20721 | XL
Randall Bush, professor of Christian thought and tradition, talks about the School of Theology & Missions to Reeves Garrett, freshman biblical studies major, during Dinner with you Department. - Zac Calvert

Aura Opris, intercultural studies program coordinator, shares a laugh with Makailah Bleedner, freshman intercultural studies major, as they discuss the benefits of the major during Dinner with you Department. - Photo by Zac Calvert 8/18/12 | 20722 | XL
Aura Opris, intercultural studies program coordinator, shares a laugh with Makailah Bleedner, freshman intercultural studies major, as they discuss the benefits of the major during Dinner with you Department. - Zac Calvert

LifeGroup leader Kendall Heyliger, sophomore nursing major, participates in a flashmob in the Brewer Dining Hall to get freshmen interested in joining a LifeGroup. - Photo by Zac Calvert 8/18/12 | 20724 | XL
LifeGroup leader Kendall Heyliger, sophomore nursing major, participates in a flashmob in the Brewer Dining Hall to get freshmen interested in joining a LifeGroup. - Zac Calvert

LifeGroup leader Madeleine Hemphill, psychology and business double major, dances during a flashmob in the Brewer Dining Hall in an effort to interest freshmen in joining a LifeGroup. - Photo by Zac Calvert 8/18/12 | 20725 | XL
LifeGroup leader Madeleine Hemphill, psychology and business double major, dances during a flashmob in the Brewer Dining Hall in an effort to interest freshmen in joining a LifeGroup. - Zac Calvert

Laura Little, sophomore biblical studies major, and Andrew Pearson, junior Christian studies major, talk with Micah Custalow, freshman engineering major, during the LifeGroup Fair. - Photo by Anne Richoux 8/19/12 | 20707 | XL
Laura Little, sophomore biblical studies major, and Andrew Pearson, junior Christian studies major, talk with Micah Custalow, freshman engineering major, during the LifeGroup Fair. - Anne Richoux

Nick Fleming (right), sophomore theatre/speech major, talks with freshmen Jon Mark Hetrick, physical education and health major, Hannah Ku, undecided major, and Cherish Lo, economics major, about LifeGroups.  - Photo by Anne Richoux 8/19/12 | 20708 | XL
Nick Fleming (right), sophomore theatre/speech major, talks with freshmen Jon Mark Hetrick, physical education and health major, Hannah Ku, undecided major, and Cherish Lo, economics major, about LifeGroups. - Anne Richoux

Hunter Hawes, sophomore Christian studies major, talks with freshman Christian Winter during the LifeGroup Fair in Fred DeLay Gymnasium.  - Photo by Anne Richoux 8/19/12 | 20709 | XL
Hunter Hawes, sophomore Christian studies major, talks with freshman Christian Winter during the LifeGroup Fair in Fred DeLay Gymnasium. - Anne Richoux

Sierra Owens-Hughes (right), sophomore intercultural studies major,  chats and laughs with Jeanine Memba, freshman nursing major, during the LifeGroup Fair. - Photo by Anne Richoux 8/19/12 | 20710 | XL
Sierra Owens-Hughes (right), sophomore intercultural studies major, chats and laughs with Jeanine Memba, freshman nursing major, during the LifeGroup Fair. - Anne Richoux

Sarah Moore, sophomore Christian studies major, shows new students her LifeGroup table celebrating 'Rubber Duck Day' during the LifeGroup Fair. - Photo by Anne Richoux 8/19/12 | 20711 | XL
Sarah Moore, sophomore Christian studies major, shows new students her LifeGroup table celebrating 'Rubber Duck Day' during the LifeGroup Fair. - Anne Richoux

Kristen Reed (middle), junior nursing major, laughs as Abbie Duke (left), freshman biology major, pies Kevin Morgan, sophomore psychology major, in the face during the LifeGroup fair.  - Photo by Anne Richoux 8/19/12 | 20712 | XL
Kristen Reed (middle), junior nursing major, laughs as Abbie Duke (left), freshman biology major, pies Kevin Morgan, sophomore psychology major, in the face during the LifeGroup fair. - Anne Richoux

Chelsea Meiss, sophomore intercultural studies major, dances with the rest of the resident advisors during Focus week.
 - Photo by Zac Calvert 8/19/12 | 20726 | XL
Chelsea Meiss, sophomore intercultural studies major, dances with the rest of the resident advisors during Focus week. - Zac Calvert

Resident advisors introduce themselves to the new group of students during Focus week. - Photo by Zac Calvert 8/19/12 | 20727 | XL
Resident advisors introduce themselves to the new group of students during Focus week. - Zac Calvert

Kathryn Flippin, senior public relations major, strikes a pose in the Resident Advisor dance during Focus week. - Photo by Zac Calvert 8/19/12 | 20728 | XL
Kathryn Flippin, senior public relations major, strikes a pose in the Resident Advisor dance during Focus week. - Zac Calvert

Matt Arnold, junior christian studies major, jumps in the air as he is introduced to the new students during Focus week. - Photo by Zac Calvert 8/19/12 | 20729 | XL
Matt Arnold, junior christian studies major, jumps in the air as he is introduced to the new students during Focus week. - Zac Calvert

Joey Davis, junior business administration major, and Abigail Ebensberger, senior Christian studies major, host the freshman Open Mic night during Focus Weekend. - Photo by Ebbie Davis 8/18/12 | 20769 | XL
Joey Davis, junior business administration major, and Abigail Ebensberger, senior Christian studies major, host the freshman Open Mic night during Focus Weekend. - Ebbie Davis

Crysten Casey, freshman art major, recites a self-written, Christian rap declaring the gospel at the annual Open Mic Night during Focus week.  - Photo by Ebbie Davis 8/18/12 | 20770 | XL
Crysten Casey, freshman art major, recites a self-written, Christian rap declaring the gospel at the annual Open Mic Night during Focus week. - Ebbie Davis

Zac Lancaster, freshman digital media studies major, serenades his freshmen classmates during Open Mic Night for new students during Focus weekend.  - Photo by Ebbie Davis 8/18/12 | 20772 | XL
Zac Lancaster, freshman digital media studies major, serenades his freshmen classmates during Open Mic Night for new students during Focus weekend. - Ebbie Davis

New students pack into Barefoots Joe at the annual Open Mic Night  during Union's Focus weekend.  - Photo by Ebbie Davis 8/18/12 | 20773 | XL
New students pack into Barefoots Joe at the annual Open Mic Night during Union's Focus weekend. - Ebbie Davis

The 2012 Focus leaders preform a Disney throw-back song, "I'll make a man out of you" during the special Open Mic Night for new students. - Photo by Ebbie Davis 8/18/12 | 20774 | XL
The 2012 Focus leaders preform a Disney throw-back song, "I'll make a man out of you" during the special Open Mic Night for new students. - Ebbie Davis

John Monroe, freshman psychology major, hits a high note while singing "Free Fallin'" during the Focus weekend Open Mic Night.  - Photo by Ebbie Davis 8/18/12 | 20775 | XL
John Monroe, freshman psychology major, hits a high note while singing "Free Fallin'" during the Focus weekend Open Mic Night. - Ebbie Davis

Caylee Dugger, freshman music performance major, accompanied on the keyboard by Greg Hines, senior music performance major, sings the award winning "Popular" from Wicked, grabbing the audience's attention during Focus week Open Mic Night.  - Photo by Ebbie Davis 8/18/12 | 20776 | XL
Caylee Dugger, freshman music performance major, accompanied on the keyboard by Greg Hines, senior music performance major, sings the award winning "Popular" from Wicked, grabbing the audience's attention during Focus week Open Mic Night. - Ebbie Davis

Kelsie Leaf, freshman public relations major, sings the final song at the annual Open Mic Night during Focus weekend. - Photo by Ebbie Davis 8/18/12 | 20777 | XL
Kelsie Leaf, freshman public relations major, sings the final song at the annual Open Mic Night during Focus weekend. - Ebbie Davis

Hannah Strickland, senior Focus Leader, plays the icebreaker game "Never Have I Ever" with her Focus group.  - Photo by Ebbie Davis 8/19/12 | 20785 | XL
Hannah Strickland, senior Focus Leader, plays the icebreaker game "Never Have I Ever" with her Focus group. - Ebbie Davis

Taylor Hare, junior English major, along with his fellow LifeGroup leaders, participates in a flash mob in the Brewer Dining Hall during new student orientation. - Photo by Ebbie Davis 8/20/12 | 20787 | XL
Taylor Hare, junior English major, along with his fellow LifeGroup leaders, participates in a flash mob in the Brewer Dining Hall during new student orientation. - Ebbie Davis