Meet the 2013 Orientation Coordinators

Name: Andrew Spear

Year: Rising Senior

Major(s)/Minor(s): Management, Political Science

Activities and clubs on campus: Orientation Coordinator 2013, Joint Events Council, OLTA Program, Student Ambassador, VISTO, Students for the Advancement of People with DIFFERbilities, Admissions Ambassador, Men's Spirituality Group, and Intramurals.

If you could be any food, what would it be? Why?: I would be a boneless honey bbq wings (with extra ranch) specifically from Buffalo Wild Wings. They just remind me of hanging out with my friends and family, enjoying a nice and relaxing night. Plus they are mighty tasty.

Favorite part of orientation experience OR Why I am an Orientation Coordinator:
I am an Orientation Coordinator because I have developed a strong connection with these two schools throughout my time here, and it has become a place I call home. I really enjoy welcoming the incoming Johnnies and Bennies into the CSBSJU community with lots of fun and excitement, introducing them and helping them become acquainted with their new home. Also, I simply enjoy getting to know all the awesome incoming first years and working with the fellow orientation leaders as well

Name: Isabel Porter

Year: Rising Senior

Major(s)/Minor(s): Nursing 

Activities and clubs on campus: Orientation Coordinator 2013
Uptil Dawn Excutive Board &
Students for the Advancement
of People with Differabilities

If you could be any food, what would it be? Why?:
Chocolate, because it makes everyone
happy! :) 

Favorite part of the orientation experience OR why I'm an orientation coordinator: 
My favorite part of orientation is getting to know the first years and welcoming them into our community. CSBSJU is my home and I am blessed with the opportunity to open their eyes to this magnificent place. I also love getting to know all the other Orientation leaders. They are wonderful people and outstanding leaders.
I am an Orientation Coordinator because I love and truly believe in the power of this program. Being an OL the last two years has opened my eyes to the amazing things this program can do for incoming first years and I wanted an opportunity to play a larger role in this community.

Name: Landon Martinez

Year:  Rising Senior

Major(s)/Minor(s): Biology, Pre-Physical
Therapy Concentration

Activities and clubs on campus:
2013 Orientation Coordinator 
SALD Leadership Assistant
2012 Orientation Leader
Inspiring Leaders Co-Chair
Biology Club Excutive Board
Biology Club Chair
Up til Dawn
OLTA

If you could be any food, what would it be? Why?:  I would be definitely be
yogurt. It's healthy, refreshing, and it
always gives you that amazing feeling on
the first bite. It comes in many flavors and
just about anything can be added to it for
a great creation.

Favorite part of the orientation experience OR why I'm an orientation coordinator: 
I am Orientation Coordinator because
coming in as a Transfer Student to CSB-SJU,  the Orientation Program was my very first interaction, welcoming, and establishment to making a home away from home.

Name: Gretchen Sitzer

Year: Rising Senior

Major(s)/Minor(s): English and Philosophy

Activities and clubs on campus: Benedictine Friends, OLC Employee
Arboretum Volunteer, VISTO Volunteer, Intramural Soccer, Kickball and Frisbee, Institute for Women's Leadership involvement, Orientation 

Name: Joe Hodapp

Year: Rising Senior

Major(s)/Minor(s): Biology, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Physical Therapy, Psychology Minor

Activities and clubs on campus: Orientation Coordinator 2012, Admissions Ambassador, Booyah Leader, Jazz Ensemble, Men's Spirituality Group, Students for the Advancement of People with DIFFERbilities.

If you could be any food, what would it be? Why?: Chicken Wild Rice Soup. My mom makes it every year at Christmas, so it reminds me of my family, which is very important to me. Also, a good bowl of chicken wild rice soup is wholesome and delicious; a complete meal!

Favorite part of the orientation experience OR why I'm an orientation coordinator: I am an Orientation Coordinator for two reasons: I had an amazing experience during my first-year orientation and I wanted to make as good an impression on the incoming first-years. Orientation is an opportunity to meet fellow Bennies and Johnnies, get acquainted with the campuses and services, and to have a high-energy, fun transition to the college life. We are so excited to welcome the CSBSJU class of 2016, and we have a great program set up for you! See you in the fall!