Gordon College Orientation 2026: Full Schedule

2:45pm EDT

Academic Life at Gordon

Friday August 21, 2026 2:45pm - 3:05pm EDT

Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 104

Discover what academic life at Gordon looks like and how to walk alongside your student in the transition to college

Speakers

Jennifer Brink

Director of Academic Advising and First-Year Experience

Jennifer has enjoyed many years working with college students, in residence life, service learning, first-year experience and advising. She completed her graduate work in Educational Psychology at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She is particularly interested in questions... Read More →

Friday August 21, 2026 2:45pm - 3:05pm EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 104 H5QJ+R5 Wenham, Massachusetts

Breakout Session

3:15pm EDT

Academic Formation at Gordon

Friday August 21, 2026 3:15pm - 3:35pm EDT

Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 104

Come explore how Gordon academics are conducted and why a liberal arts education is so formative.

Speakers

Jennifer Brink

Director of Academic Advising and First-Year Experience

Friday August 21, 2026 3:15pm - 3:35pm EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 104 H5QJ+R5 Wenham, Massachusetts

Breakout Session

9:30am EDT

Parent and Family Devotional

Saturday August 22, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am EDT

Ken Olsen Science Center, Room 104

Join Gordon’s President, Dr. Michael Hammond, and his wife, Jennifer Hammond, as they speak about what the Lord has taught them through their journey as parents of college students.

Speakers

Michael Hammond

President

An accomplished scholar and proven leader with 25 years’ experience in Christian higher education, President Mike Hammond distinguishes himself with a rare combination of academic credibility, an effective and collaborative leadership style, deep spiritual character and maturity... Read More →