orientation leaders

   Ashley Fasso ‘10
Orientation Chair


Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Major: Political Science/Urban Studies
Campus Activities: RHA E-Board, Model United Nations, Eurosim, C-Block, Young Democrats


Advice to Freshmen: Don't be afraid to meet people! There are so many remarkable people at Canisius and it's up to each individual to be outgoing and try to become a part of the community. Also, get involved! It really is the little things you do that define your experience.
 
SamanthaJo Orrange-Beamer '10
Reservations Coordinator


Hometown: Amherst, NY
Major: Dual Communications and DMA. Political Science/Pre-Law, Computer Science Minor
Campus Activities: General Manager "The Wire" (college radio station) FUSION gaming society, Rifle Club, Little Theatre.

Advice to Freshmen: If it's dorky sounding, do it!...they are so much fun and a great way to meet people and have different experiences!
 
Lauren Turner '11
Assistant Reservations Coordinator and Or
ientation Leader

Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Major: Communications

Campus Activities: Women's Rugby (club) and  Jazz Band (secretary/treasurer)

Advice to Freshmen: Time management is very important to start off your first semester. (and continue in all semesters)
 
Michele Boshart '10
Orientation Leader

Hometown: Springville, NY
Major: Athletic Training

Campus Activities: Little Theatre (costume designer), Volleyball (club), Canisius Chorale.

Advice to Freshman: Be open...your friends from home, family and classmates are changing...realize what you are going through and you're not doing it alone!
 
Mike Buczkowski '11
Orientation Leader

Hometown: Buffalo,NY
Major: DMA/Communications

Campus Activities: Little Theatre, FUSION, The Wire


Advice for Freshman: Have fun and enjoy yourself...it's a time to be excited about your future...get invovled on campus!
 
Joshua Coleman '10
Orientation Leader

Hometown: Niagara Falls, NY
Major: Math & Finance Dual (Pre-Actuarial)               Campus Activities: Canisius Entrepreneurs Organizantion (CEO), C-Block and Weight-lifting


Advice to Freshmen: Get involved and meet everyone...it is here that you will make memories and friends that will last a lifetime!
 

Ray Kleinfelder '11
Orientation Leader

Hometown: West Seneca, NY
Major: Biology w/Pre-med Concentration              
Campus Activities: L.E.A.D. Team  (Leaders Educating and Developing), ACS, (American Chemical Society) Unity, C-Block, Campus Ministry International Service Immersion Trip to Mexico (May 2008)

Advice to Freshmen: If you have the opportunity to dorm, DO IT!  Even if you're local, if you live at home you probably won't make as many good friendships or be able to get truly involved on campus.
 
Sean Klodnicki '11
Orientation Leader

Hometown: Utica, NY
Major: Adolescent Education/Mathematics
Campus Activities:Intramural Soccer; Relay for Life

Advice to Freshmen: Don't procrastinate!
 
Damion Morris '11
Orientation Leader


Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Major: International Business/ International Relations/Pre-Law                                                                Campus Activities: Sigma Phi Epsilon, Unity, Cheerleader, Senate, L.E.A.D. Team

Advice to Freshmen: Know your limits...there is a time to party and a time to study...learn the difference.
 
Stephanie Overhoff '11
Orientation Leader

Hometown: Colden
, NY
Major: Education
Campus Activities: Canisius Chorale, College Republicans, Teacher's Education Club

Advice for Freshmen: Be open to meeting new people and try not to be too shy because chances are the person sitting next to you is feeling the same way!
 
Angela Potter '11
Orientation Leader


Hometown: Moravia, NY
Major: Communications and Political Science

Campus Activities:Student Programming Board,Crew Team, C-Block

Advice to Freshmen: Stay true to yourself and everything else will fall into place.
 
Anne Marie Sweeney-Jones '10
Orientation Leader

Hometown: Irondequoit, NY
Major: Chemistry

Campus Activities: ACS, College Republicans, Concert Band, CZS, FUSION, Honors Student Council

Advice to Freshmen: Be open to trying new things and meeting new people - it will make the transition to college so much easier!
 
Jessica Thrush '10
Orientation Leader


Hometown: Lancaster, NY
Major: Math Eduation (Secondary)
Campus Activities: C-Block

Advice to Freshmen: Don't be shy...don't be afraid to make friends, join clubs and have fun.  It will just make your college experience that much better!