Orientation Week September 6-14, 2011

For immediate release   | September 1, 2011

Orientation Day Activities Kick Off College Fall Semester

Whitehorse – Students will have a day to prepare themselves for their fall programs on Tuesday, September 6 during Yukon College’s annual Orientation event. The Opening Ceremony, to be held in the Kinnikinnick Kaf at 9am will welcome students and staff over coffee and muffins. The day has been organized into activities to get students informed and ready for the new school year such as information and assistance on funding, safety, learning and writing skills, counseling services, and accessing library and computer services. There are several opportunities to win prizes. The barbeque lunch will be served by dignitaries and the day ends with a closing ceremony campfire at the outdoor learning area, Roddy’s Camp. Orientation events continue until September 14 and are geared at getting students interested in extra-curricular college and community activities.

Samara Robertson-Lawless is a student hire who has worked all summer organizing the activities. Robertson-Lawless attended orientation activities at her university and knows the value in getting set for the busy semester ahead. “Once classes start there is no time to be signing up for a library card or finding out about learning assistance. This is an opportunity to become informed about the services available to students to help them succeed in their studies – and the bonus for participating is all the prizes they could win through the generous donation of our local businesses,” says Robertson-Lawless.

For a schedule of events please check with Student Services.