Monday, September 08, 2014

Fresh Start

I love September ~ a fresh start to the new academic year!
Our week of orientation began with faculty training on Canvas, a new Learning Management System that brings our faculty, students and parents together in one place - the possibilities are endless and exciting!

Canvas was just the beginning...Union Catholic's summer months brought multiple projects from new seating areas to our athletic complex, renovated ladies room and weight room, a refresh to the gym floor and athletic trainers office and new lighting in two of our wings.  The Class of 2018 attended a newly created event called "Fresh Start to Freshman Year" which was filled with games and activities that helped them get to know each other before the 1st day. With the growing International Program we welcomed students from China, Korea, Vietnam, Brazil and Italy to name a few.  Both International Students and new transfers were welcomed by Faculty and Student Ambassadors at a transfer orientation day and lunch in August!  I love to see how our community is so open and welcoming to any new comer no matter where they are coming from - it took no time at all before our building was buzzing with newly acquired friends!

As an alum of Union Catholic I am energized to see how students here can embrace the strength of the UC tradition while taking advantage of every 21st Century Learning tool in a faith centered environment.

Want to know more about this amazing school...save the date:
Open House 
Wednesday, October 8th @ 7 pm