BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — A new school year has begun at Illinois Wesleyan University. Before students stepped into their first classes, they were welcomed to campus during Turning Titan. On Wednesday, Aug. 19, new students began building connections on campus, becoming acquainted with university resources and engaging with Titan Orientation Leaders.
Here are the moments that were captured by photographer/videographer Adam Day, photographer Betania Carvalho, assistant director of Marketing and Communications Emily Bollinger, and social media manager Anyssa Hampton.
Residential Life staff and Titan Orientation Leaders cheer on new students as they walk through the spirit tunnel.
Students connect with other residents on their residence hall floor by making group paintings.
A student adds their thumb print to the painting for their residence hall floor.
A student’s goal for their time at Illinois Wesleyan is to “Be happy.”
Titan Orientation Leaders working hard to check in new students.
Friendly, smiling student leaders greet new students at their residence halls.
Tommy Titan stops for a photo with Titan Orientation Leaders.
Helpful Titans make move-in a smooth process.
Members of the Titan football team help carry items into the dorms.
New students get to know their Titan Orientation groups.
President Sheahon Zenger welcomes the newest class of Titans.
New students participate in the tradition of patting the pineapple. They will get to touch the statue again when they cross the stage at Commencement.
The class of 2030!
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