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August 17-21, 2009

Pre-Orientation

Awaits You!

OFFICE OF

MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS

Be on the lookout for more

information later this

summer!

Building on Diversity is a pre-orientation

program hosted by the Roanoke

College Office of

Multicultural Affairs for incoming

freshmen. Participants have the

opportunity to become more familiar

with the Roanoke College Community

while having fun! BonD is also a

program devoted to

celebrating diversity and embracing

differences!

OFFICE OF

MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) is

committed to developing and implementing

programs and services to educate the

Roanoke College Community regarding

issues of diversity.

One way OMA supports students of diverse

backgrounds is through the Building on

Diversity (BonD) and Multicultural Mentor &

Mentee (M&M) Program. Mentors are upper-

classmen who are ready and willing to show

you the ropes and assist in making your transi-

tion to Roanoke College smooth and fun. This

year the program will take place August 17th -

21st. Mark you calendars and register now to

participate in BonD.

Be the

you want to be!

Early arrival to campus

Meet fellow new students, current students, faculty, staff and alumni

Become familiar with campus , programs, services, and aca-demic/co-curricular opportunities

Gain valuable skills that will aid in your success at RC

Establish life-long relationships

Become familiar with Roanoke Valley

Enjoy an informative and fun-filled “first” experience as a college student

Benefits of BonD Workshops:

Diversity and You—BonD with RC

Keepin’ it real– Upperclassmen give

tips on being successful at RC

Navigating the College Classroom–

Meet the college Faculty and learn

about their expectations

Making the Connections– Introduction

to campus resources

Just a few fun events that are scheduled:

Bowling

Cookout

Ropes Course

Meeting your Mentor

Exploring Roanoke/Salem

And Lots more!

Register online to RSVP for BonD

http://roanoke.edu/Student_Life/

Multicultural_Life/Forms/BonD_RSVP.htm

or call 540-375-2099.

“I liked being able to talk to

students, faculty and being more

involved with what’s in the

community.”

-Allyson Green ‘12

“I liked meeting a really cool

mentor and being able to

meet new people. It helped

me get used to Roanoke.”

-Madison Ericson ‘12

Hear what past participants have to say...