Class of 2013 Arrives at UMaine on Friday

August 26, 2009 Archives

Contact: Joe Carr at 581-3571

ORONO — Members of the University of Maine Class of 2013 will arrive on campus Friday, Aug. 28, the beginning of Fall Welcome Weekend, a traditional series of events aimed at helping the students get acclimated and prepared to begin classes next Monday, Aug. 31.

One annual highlight is the “Maine Hello,” where students, faculty members, staff members and others volunteer to greet the new students and their families at the UMaine residence halls and assist in moving belongings into the students’ rooms.  This activity begins at 8 a.m. and continues to 4 p.m.

UMaine President Bob Kennedy will participate in the Maine Hello during the morning.  Reporters interested in catching up with President Kennedy for interviews should call Joe Carr at 949-4149 to determine his location.  The 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. time frame is recommended.

For more information about Fall Welcome Weekend, please visit: http://umaine.edu/orientation/fall-welcome-weekend/