2008 Woodie Awards
CHAOS helps students and parents adjust to college life
Sallie Chase
Issue date: 4/25/08 Section: Features
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The timing of CHAOS is perfect for most students. This year, it began five days before classes started.
"I think that CHAOS is better since it's right before college, and that way you don't forget any of the stuff you've learned," first-year Monica Burgin said. "Most colleges have orientation in the middle of summer, so there's a big gap between orientation and college."
The first day of CHAOS, Wednesday, was mainly for moving all of the students' belongings into their dorms. Students were also given a warm welcome by faculty and staff in Dana Auditorium and were treated to a reception afterwards. That night, everyone assembled in their residence halls to meet their RA and CHAOS leader and learn the residence hall rules.
Thursday began with the first First-Year Experience class of the year. This was followed by a day full of testing, but ended on a fun note with Playfair, an hour full of exciting activities and socializing.
On Friday, first-year students gathered in Dana Auditorium to hear presentations on the importance of the Honor Code by President Kent Chabotar, Associate Academic Dean Steve Shapiro and Director of Student Judicial Affairs Sandy Bowles. Students learned how the Honor Code is based in Quaker values, as well as the possible consequences for violating the code. Later in the evening, students met with their RAs and CHAOS leaders again to discuss Quakerism and judicial affairs.
On Saturday, students convened in Dana Auditorium once again to hear a presentation on the issues of sexual consent and date rape by Brett Sokolow. Students heard and participated in the case of two college students who had their entire lives change in one night simply because of alcohol. Afterwards, students met with their CHAOS leader to discuss the outcome of the case and give their opinions on date rape when alcohol is involved.
Saturday night, students had the opportunity to watch other students perform onstage, or perform themselves, in the talent show. An array of talents was displayed, from singing and playing the banjo, guitar, and harmonica, to beat boxing and reading original poetry. Following the talent show was a dance party with "DJ Tim Trouble."
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