Freshman move in day is a day most parents dread. It’s hard enough to let go of their beloved children without the many complications that can arise. But on September 5 of this year, weary parents were welcomed with an abundance of helping hands. “In general, I was so impressed with how move in day went this year,” said Director of Residence Life, Fran Koerting. “The orientation workers were phenomenal and families were so thrilled with the warm reception they received.” Freshmen raved that the day they had anxiously awaited went much more smoothly than expected. They successfully moved into their dorms with very few problems. “It was really easy,” said Julia Barlow ’08. “I live in Long Island, so I took the ferry over, had no trouble with traffic and arrived around 11:30 a.m. It was easy moving into my dorm because there were lots of people there to help move my stuff to my room with shopping carts.” “This year’s move in was extremely successful,” said FUSA President Paul Duffy ’05, who helped freshmen move into Jogues. “All the upperclassmen worked their butts off in order to make sure that all the freshmen and parents were well taken care of.” Upperclassmen present couldn’t help but recall past rainy move in days with a bit of jealousy. It had been much more difficult carrying their belongings through the rain, which only added to many parents’ tears. But with the overwhelming generosity and help, many nerves were calmed on the sunny day. According to Duffy, resident assistants, residence hall coordinators, members from the administration, members of FUSA, the orientation board and volunteers made an “unbelievable turnout” and made the work go quickly and effectively. After a 6:00 a.m. wake up, they helped welcome cars, carry boxes, hammer lofted beds and even chat with the incoming class and families. “I couldn’t believe how smoothly it went,” said Gonzaga RA Joe King ’05. “I don’t know of anything that went wrong.” After most students were happily moved in, there was a barbeque, an improvisational show and floor meetings. Throughout the week, Mr. Belding from the hit TV series “Saved By the Bell” visited the freshmen, there was bowling, mega bingo, a viewing of “Shrek 2”, a game of dodgeball, a Mets game and an activities’ fair. “It was definitely an action packed week,”said Duffy. “It seemed that everyone was excited to finally be here to begin the year.”
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