{"id":27062,"date":"2024-08-24T22:16:12","date_gmt":"2024-08-25T02:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/?p=27062"},"modified":"2024-08-24T22:23:50","modified_gmt":"2024-08-25T02:23:50","slug":"new-tusculum-students-have-fun-and-learn-more-about-the-university-and-its-mission-and-theme-during-pioneer-wow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www3.tusculum.edu\/news\/news\/2024\/new-tusculum-students-have-fun-and-learn-more-about-the-university-and-its-mission-and-theme-during-pioneer-wow\/","title":{"rendered":"New Tusculum students have fun and learn more about the university and its mission and theme during Pioneer WOW"},"content":{"rendered":"

GREENEVILLE<\/strong> \u2013 After assembling care packages for the homeless, new students at Tusculum University<\/a> learned their work would benefit 768 individuals.<\/h3>\n
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These new students enjoy a float.<\/p><\/div>\n

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A group of students works on care packages for the homeless.<\/p><\/div>\n

These students discovered through Freshman Day of Service, held Saturday, Aug. 24, the value of civic engagement, a cherished principle in the university\u2019s mission that will be reinforced throughout their Tusculum studies. It helped them understand from the beginning that their Tusculum education will be more than just acquiring knowledge in the classroom. They will become even better citizens in a caring Christian environment that prepares them to be career-ready professionals.<\/p>\n

This activity was part of Pioneer WOW<\/a>, which began Thursday, Aug. 22. It immerses new students in all facets of life at Tusculum and enables them to understand the joy and benefits of studying at Tennessee\u2019s first higher education institution. Residential students experienced the thrill of moving into their residence hall, and all students met their fellow new Pioneers, who come to Tusculum from all parts of the globe.<\/p>\n

\u201cTusculum students excel academically, with initiatives such as cutting-edge cancer medication research,\u201d said Dr. Scott Hummel, the university\u2019s president. \u201cWhile at Tusculum, they establish lifelong friendships, seize opportunities to grow spiritually and demonstrate their character through community service and civic engagement. These new students will benefit greatly from their Tusculum experience, and, in turn, they will benefit those around them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pioneer WOW is designed to help freshmen navigate the collegiate landscape, become comfortable in their new surroundings and develop friendships as part of the Tusculum family. It also serves transfer students by helping them learn more about what makes Tusculum such a special place to study and develop as individuals. The new students were divided into groups, enabling them to have discussions in smaller numbers, but there were also times for all groups to come together<\/p>\n

In addition to Freshman Day of Service, the first three days of Pioneer WOW were jam-packed with activities, including:<\/p>\n

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The opening day of Pioneer WOW enabled this family to enjoy a great lunch prepared by local churches.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Move-in day was exciting for this family.<\/p><\/div>\n