In lieu of a spring break this semester, the University of Miami hosted its second Wellness Wednesday featuring many events throughout the day on campus.
The festivities began with ‘Canes Wellness Night on April 13. Students lined up at Lakeside Patio to receive merchandise, arts and crafts and food from Hurricane Productions, the Sandler Center and the University of Miami Police Department.
Sandler Center trivia stand at Canes Wellness Night. Photo credit: Veronica Porges
Caleb Stacey, a freshman microbiology and immunology major, was excited to receive some of the arts and crafts that were given out, especially the tie-dye tote bag.
Orientation Fellow program accepting applications through Feb. 26
As students arrive to campus and get settled into their dorms, orientation fellows are often one of the first friendly faces to welcome first-years to the University of Miami. Orientation fellows, or OFs, work to make the transition from high school to college easier for first-year students upon move in.
“We help facilitate the transition for incoming students to the university by leading group discussions on important university-related topics and connecting new students to essential campus resources, ” said program coordinator Gustavo Tovar, a junior majoring in marine affairs and geological sciences.
OFs guide new students during their first week on campus, while establishing bonds and friendships that last past orientation week.