Earlham College

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Welcome to Earlham College and the Richmond community. The weekend of orientation events listed below will help you get to know Earlham better and give you an opportunity to meet some of the people who will be making an impact on your student's life during the next few years. We really enjoyed the orientation weekend with our daughter, Kyla Pitts, back in 2005. We encourage you to attend the events which have been created especially for parents and/or parents and students.

Friday, August 22:
Admissions staff will host a Hospitality and Information Table in the Richmond Room of the Landrum Bolling Center from 7:00 a.m. to noon. Come by for coffee and answers to any questions you might have.

Welcome at Chase Stage in front of Lilly Library, 2:15 - 3:45 p.m. You will be introduced to the student leaders of New Student Orientation and several college administrators. Highlights include the inspiring comments about a liberal arts education, and Nancy Sinex's description of the fascinating, accomplished and talented incoming class.

All Parent Gathering: Student Service Panel in Goddard Auditorium, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. You may be tired by this time but this is your chance to get any last minutes questions answered from Residence Life, Counseling, Health Services, Campus Safety and Security and the Center for Academic Enrichment.

Saturday, August 23:
Breakfast for Parents with College Representatives in the Comstock Room in Runyan Center, 8:00 a.m. A chance to chat with college administrators and parents. Geographic seating opportunities will allow you to locate other Earlham parents near your home.

All Student and Parent Gathering: Engaging with the Curriculum in Goddard Auditorium, 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. You really don't want to miss this opportunity to hear about Earlham's general education program as well as the expansive offerings available in the curriculum.

Talking About Letting Go and Staying Connected, meet in the Atrium of the Landrum Bolling Center at 10:30 a.m. In small groups, you will have time to talk about the challenges and joys of leaving your student at College.

We hope these recommendations guide you in making your orientation to Earlham fruitful. If you need to pick up some last minute items for your student, and you will, there are plenty of national chains and local shops for all of your basic needs. Our favorite casual restaurants are El Rodeo and Texas Roadhouse. If you are interested in a more formal dining experience, the Olde Richmond Inn and Gallo's Italian Grill are excellent.

Our family has truly enjoyed our Earlham experience. We hope the next few years allow you the same opportunity.