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Saturday, August 22
 

10:15am EDT

Family Breakout Sessions
Saturday August 22, 2026 10:15am - 10:40am EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center
Parents and family members are invited to participate in a variety of breakout sessions designed to introduce you to resources your students will encounter on campus. Offices represented include the Athletics Department, Center for Counseling and Student Wellness, Career and Connections Institute, and the Gordon Intercultural Center.

Students, you will spend time learning about these campus areas in greater detail during the rest of Welcome Week, so feel free to use time this morning to get some rest, continue unpacking your room, or explore campus!
Saturday August 22, 2026 10:15am - 10:40am EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center H5QJ+R5 Wenham, Massachusetts
  Breakout Session

10:15am EDT

First-Generation Family Session
Saturday August 22, 2026 10:15am - 10:40am EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 124
First-Generation means your student is the first person in your family to attend college. This session describes the unique transition experience for first-generation students and how their sending families can partner with us to support them and help them succeed.

PARENTS - Saturday morning learning sessions focused on Gordon's faith, learning, and living across the student experience

STUDENTS - You will have your own personal experience learning in greater detail and with activities during the rest of Welcome Week, Monday (Academic Imagination Day) and Tuesday (Campus Life Day). But you're welcome to join and learn.

Speakers
CD

Courtney Dailey

Director of Clarendon City Scholars Program
Courtney Dailey serves as the Director of the Clarendon City Scholars Program at Gordon College, where he leads initiatives that cultivate leadership, faith formation and community engagement. Before joining Gordon, Courtney served with City Year Greater Boston, a national service... Read More →
Saturday August 22, 2026 10:15am - 10:40am EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 124 H5QJ+R5 Wenham, Massachusetts
  Breakout Session

10:15am EDT

How to Know What Your Student is Going Through
Saturday August 22, 2026 10:15am - 10:40am EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 127
Explaining the various ups and downs students often experience when transitioning to college. The session will be led by Reid Swetland, Associate Dean for Mental Health Outreach, one of Gordon’s certified mental health counselors.

PARENTS - Saturday morning learning sessions focused on Gordon's faith, learning, and living across the student experience

STUDENTS - You will have your own personal experience learning in greater detail and with activities during the rest of Welcome Week, Monday (Academic Imagination Day) and Tuesday (Campus Life Day). But you're welcome to join and learn.
Speakers
avatar for Reid Swetland

Reid Swetland

Associate Dean of Campus Engagement
Prior to his work at Gordon, Reid worked as a residential counselor at treatment programs in Portsmouth, NH and Seattle, WA. Reid also worked for 12 years as an outpatient clinician for Health and Educations Services in Ipswich, MA working with all ages.
Saturday August 22, 2026 10:15am - 10:40am EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 127 H5QJ+R5 Wenham, Massachusetts
  Breakout Session

10:15am EDT

Parents of Athletes
Saturday August 22, 2026 10:15am - 10:40am EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 101
Explaining the student-athlete experience to parents whose son or daughter will be playing a varsity sport at Gordon. Discover how their sending families can partner with us to support them and help them succeed.

PARENTS - Saturday morning learning sessions focused on Gordon's faith, learning, and living across the student experience

STUDENTS - You will have your own personal experience learning in greater detail and with activities during the rest of Welcome Week, Monday (Academic Imagination Day) and Tuesday (Campus Life Day). But you're welcome to join and learn.
Speakers
JL
Saturday August 22, 2026 10:15am - 10:40am EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 101 H5QJ+R5 Wenham, Massachusetts
  Breakout Session

10:15am EDT

Preparing to Thrive: Connecting College to Calling and Career
Saturday August 22, 2026 10:15am - 10:40am EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 109
Providing a broad overview of how Gordon helps students discover their calling and develop professional skills, so that they are well prepared for life after college.

PARENTS - Saturday morning learning sessions focused on Gordon's faith, learning, and living across the student experience

STUDENTS - You will have your own personal experience learning in greater detail and with activities during the rest of Welcome Week, Monday (Academic Imagination Day) and Tuesday (Campus LIfe Day). But you're welcome to join and learn.
Speakers
avatar for Pam Lazarakis

Pam Lazarakis

Director of Professional and Career Developmenmt
Pam has provided career development leadership and program development at Gordon for 20 years and prior to that held leadership roles in the Admissions recruitment and enrollment areas. In 2019-2020, her work focuses specifically on identifying and building unique career programming... Read More →
Saturday August 22, 2026 10:15am - 10:40am EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 109 H5QJ+68 Wenham, Massachusetts
  Breakout Session

10:50am EDT

First-Generation Family Session
Saturday August 22, 2026 10:50am - 11:15am EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 124
First-Generation means your student is the first person in your family to attend college. This session describes the unique transition experience for first-generation students and how their sending families can partner with us to support them and help them succeed.

PARENTS - Saturday morning learning sessions focused on Gordon's faith, learning, and living across the student experience

STUDENTS - You will have your own personal experience learning in greater detail and with activities during the rest of Welcome Week, Monday (Academic Imagination Day) and Tuesday (Campus Life Day). But you're welcome to join and learn.

Speakers
CD

Courtney Dailey

Director of Clarendon City Scholars Program
Courtney Dailey serves as the Director of the Clarendon City Scholars Program at Gordon College, where he leads initiatives that cultivate leadership, faith formation and community engagement. Before joining Gordon, Courtney served with City Year Greater Boston, a national service... Read More →
Saturday August 22, 2026 10:50am - 11:15am EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 124 H5QJ+R5 Wenham, Massachusetts
  Breakout Session

10:50am EDT

How to Know What Your Student is Going Through
Saturday August 22, 2026 10:50am - 11:15am EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 127
Explaining the various ups and downs students often experience when transitioning to college. The session will be led by Reid Swetland, one of Gordon’s certified mental health counselors.

PARENTS - Saturday morning learning sessions focused on Gordon's faith, learning, and living across the student experience

STUDENTS - You will have your own personal experience learning in greater detail and with activities during the rest of Welcome Week, Monday (Academic Imagination Day) and Tuesday (Campus Life Day). But you're welcome to join and learn.
Speakers
avatar for Reid Swetland

Reid Swetland

Associate Dean of Campus Engagement
Prior to his work at Gordon, Reid worked as a residential counselor at treatment programs in Portsmouth, NH and Seattle, WA. Reid also worked for 12 years as an outpatient clinician for Health and Educations Services in Ipswich, MA working with all ages.
Saturday August 22, 2026 10:50am - 11:15am EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 127 H5QJ+R5 Wenham, Massachusetts
  Breakout Session

10:50am EDT

Parents of Athletes
Saturday August 22, 2026 10:50am - 11:15am EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 101
Explaining the student-athlete experience to parents whose son or daughter will be playing a varsity sport at Gordon. Discover how their sending families can partner with us to support them and help them succeed.

PARENTS - Saturday morning learning sessions focused on Gordon's faith, learning, and living across the student experience

STUDENTS - You will have your own personal experience learning in greater detail and with activities during the rest of Welcome Week, Monday (Academic Imagination Day) and Tuesday (Campus Life Day). But you're welcome to join and learn.
Speakers
JL
Saturday August 22, 2026 10:50am - 11:15am EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 101 H5QJ+R5 Wenham, Massachusetts
  Breakout Session

10:50am EDT

Preparing to Thrive: Connecting College to Calling and Career
Saturday August 22, 2026 10:50am - 11:15am EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 109
Providing a broad overview of how Gordon helps students discover their calling and develop professional skills, so that they are well prepared for life after college.

PARENTS - Saturday morning learning sessions focused on Gordon's faith, learning, and living across the student experience

STUDENTS - You will have your own personal experience learning in greater detail and with activities during the rest of Welcome Week, Monday (Academic Imagination Day) and Tuesday (Campus LIfe Day). But you're welcome to join and learn.
Speakers
avatar for Pam Lazarakis

Pam Lazarakis

Director of Professional and Career Developmenmt
Pam has provided career development leadership and program development at Gordon for 20 years and prior to that held leadership roles in the Admissions recruitment and enrollment areas. In 2019-2020, her work focuses specifically on identifying and building unique career programming... Read More →
Saturday August 22, 2026 10:50am - 11:15am EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 109 H5QJ+68 Wenham, Massachusetts
  Breakout Session
 

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