New student programs would like to thank everyone for their involvement and dedication to S&T’s freshmen during Opening Week last week. It was a positive learning experience for the new students, thanks to the cooperative efforts of many faculty, staff and students who participated. These early relationships freshmen develop with other students, staff and faculty are instrumental in helping them make a successful transition to college life. Opening Week also establishes realistic academic expectations for new students and provides programs that promote academic success. The department looks forward to working with everyone again in 2010.