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Wabash Preview Day, 6/26/2015

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Wabash College continues to develop programming and infrastructure to support its students. Through a grant from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, the College offered a Preview Day for Indiana grant recipients to ease the transition into collge. Senior Associate Dean of the College Todd McDorman welcomed students and parents by saying, 'This is the first step in a successful four years at Wabash. This is a very student-centered place that provides opportunities to build close relationships.'

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Dean of Students Mike Raters '85 was able to speak to all facets of the Wabash experience: student, administrator, and parent.

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Raters said, 'Here we focus on the young man and his experience. The baton of educational responsibility begins to be passed today. I'm excited for each of you. This is a great and special place.'

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History Professor Rick Warner (left) talks with a parent.

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A relaxed atmosphere welcomed students.

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The information provided elicited a number of thoughtful questions.

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The day provided a good opportunity for members of the Class of 2019 to introduce themselves.

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Plenty of information was provided on the curriculum and selecting classes.

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Psychology Professor Bobby Horton introduced students to the language and terminology of the Wabash curriculum.

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Said Horton, 'No matter what you choose to do at Wabash, these seminars -- Freshman Tutorial and Enduring Questions -- give you a firm foundation that promotes intellectual skills. These are transferrable skills among the disciplines.'

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Registrar Jon Jump introduced participants to the Ask Wally student services portal.

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He also walked students through the process of registering for classes.

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Warner (right) and incoming student Cruz Paulino-Salazar discuss class options.

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From left: Beth Bell, Trudy Selvia, Susan Dyer, and Jim Dyer answer questions during the family panel discussion.

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Beth Bell put the room at ease.

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Senior Associate Director of Admissions Chip Timmons answered a few questions from parents as well.

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Theater Professor Jim Cherry talked academic options with incoming student Weston Steele.

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Steele, who has wide-ranging interests, listened intently.

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Cherry facilitated a lively discussion.

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Senior Assistant Director of Financial Aid Justin Wilderman explained the financial aid process.

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Controller Cathy VanArsdall handled billing questions.

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