A picture may be worth 1000 words, but Union College has found a visit may be worth 10,000 or more. Although all indicators pointed to a third straight year of declining enrollment, Union saw an expanded campus visit program play a significant role in increasing the fall 2010 enrollment head count to 901 with a full-time equivalency of 818—up two percent over the previous year.
Following a rousing rendition of "Slinga de Ink" at convocation on Sept. 21, 2010, classes met to choose new student leaders for this school year. A far cry from the earnest politicking of ASB elections in the spring, class elections are informal affairs. Nominations are made on the spot, and votes are cast by raised hands. As happy as the winners are to be chosen, the unsuccessful candidates often return to their seats with a smile, knowing they have one less thing to worry about.
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Some students choose a college based on location, while for
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An internship is part of the curriculum for business
Summer is a quiet time at Union College, and each fall students rejuvenate the campus. For the last three months, syllabi have been written, dorm rooms refurbished, classrooms constructed, and in a thousand ways faculty, staff, and administrators have prepared for students to return. Welcome back, we missed you.
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Packing for college can be full of headaches and guesswork, particularly for students who have never lived in a residence hall environment before.
Union College understands the current economic climate is challenging families and wants to be as helpful as possible and still be fiscally responsible with the resources God has entrusted to the college. Here are some ways Union is helping families for the 2010-2011 school year.
Up to $1,977 Savings Available for Eligible Residence Hall Students
