Blessing of Travelers and Farewell to Parents

GTC Dramatic Dialogues

GTC Dramatic Dialogues has offered a series of innovative, interactive theatrical programs on issues of vital importance to students. Not just a lecture, these programs allow students to talk back, engaging them directly in a lively dialogues about date rape, diversity, or substance abuse. Students will laugh, get angry, sympathize, identify, and most importantly talk, expressing their views not only to the performers, but also to each other. Through the use of short theatrical scenes taken directly from college life, GTC Dramatic Dialogues show behavior related to living at college. Following each scene there is a moderated discussion between the actors and the audience. During the discussion the actors remain in character allowing students to question and confront them about their behavior. Sometimes funny, sometimes dramatic, always entertaining, these scenes grab students both emotionally and intellectually, making them want to talk about what they have seen. Through questioning, the audience uncovers the hidden assumptions motivating the characters actions. The result is an entertaining, energetic, and informational debate in which students are led to examine their own behavior and consider what they can do to create the kind of world in which they want to live.

Student Involvement Fair

All 24 CSA chartered organizations will be present and recruiting new members. There will be games and prizes at a number of club booths. This is a great way to get involved and meet upperclassman before classes start.

Breakout Sessions

Sustainability by Clarke

In recent years, Clarke has made an effort to make its campus more sustainable. During CONNECT, students will participate in projects around campus that promote sustainability. Some of the jobs will require students to get their hands dirty. Others won't. It doesn't take much to make a difference!

CAB Program (Clarke Activities Board)

Casino Night! Students will have the opportunity to play Black Jack, Texas Hold 'Em, Craps, and Roulette. A live auction with a variety of prizes will take place following the casino portion of the night.

AIRBAND Competition

Clarke's annual music competition that takes place during orientation. Students will be given a popular song and are asked to give a rock star performance. Choreographed dances, lip syncing, and air guitar solos are some of the many creative ideas that go into each performance.