Traditions, a four-day program at the beginning of the semester, is an opportunity to get to know how to get involved. The program is a way for incoming and returning students to learn about Southeastern, what it offers in regards to services and organizations and to become accustomed to a college lifestyle.
Starting Aug. 14 and ending Aug. 17, Traditions is part of the Office of Student Development. Those leading the groups of students and the Traditions program are Division of Student Affairs (DSA) Leadership Ambassadors.
Kick-off was held in the University Center where students were able to meet Judson Laipply, an inspirational comedian who is more commonly known for his routine, The Evolution of Dance. Afterwards, students were able to sign-up for the Late Night Southeastern and Paint Party.
“The only people missing out are the ones that aren’t here, but the ones that are here I think are really going to enjoy this,” said Student Government Association (SGA) Chief Justice William Takewell. “They [freshman] get to meet current students that are involved in a lot of things and get to hear firsthand experiences of being a Southeastern whole.”
Throughout Monday and Tuesday, students were given a chance to attend meetings about different organizations on campus, such as Greek Life, Project PULL and the Freshman Leadership Council. Students could also find information about services on campus such as Auxiliary Services, Student Support Services, Disability Services and the Counseling Center.
For the closing of the Traditions schedule, Harlen Cohen, author of the book “Naked