Lourdes welcomed its largest incoming class ever with a number of outings and orientation events designed to acclimate students to the College's campus and resources while also offering various opportunities to meet faculty, staff and fellow students:
President's Barbeque: On Friday, July 25, Lourdes President Dr. Robert C. Helmer and wife Linda hosted a barbecue at their home in Sylvania for new students. Thursday July 31: Transfer students were invited to an outing at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. Transfer students traveled by bus to see the Cleveland Indians play the Detroit Tigers. College Night at Fifth Third Field: On Friday, August 8, direct from high school students attended College Night at Fifth Third Field. Lourdes students will met for dinner in the Roost and then stayed for the Toledo Mud Hens vs. Norfolk Tides game. Get In the Game: On Friday, August 15, students and family members attended the fall 2008 new student orientation, Get in the Game. Get in the Game began with a welcome from Dr. Helmer. Afterward, students gathered for activities including informative break-out sessions, a class photo, a Lourdes College heritage walk and a diversity dance. Lunch was by Abuelos Restaurant and music was provided by Tower 98 FM.Winning the Game: On Sunday, August 17 and Monday, August 18, Lourdes hosted a new event for students called Winning the Game, an interactive two-day session focusing on strategies for academic success. Winning the Game is an optional program to help students learn what it takes to be academically and personally successful at Lourdes College.Tranfer Student Orientation: On Wednesday, August 20, the College concluded its welcome week events with its Transfer Student Orientation. This event is designed particularly for students transferring to Lourdes from other institutions.