American Indian Student Welcome & Orientation

Student Faculty Mixer

Congratulations to the Organizers of the American Indian Student Orientation and the Tiat Restoration Kick Off Event

The American Indian Student Welcome and Orientation was held on Friday, September 12 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Students, Faculty and Staff met in at the University Student Union (USU) Room 303 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm for introductions and lunch.  Following lunch we all moved down to the USU’s Bowling Alley and Billiards from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.  See Link to flyer below.

AI Student Welcome Orientation Flyer

Tiat Restoration Mixer  4:15 September 12, 2014

Following the American Indian Student Welcome, new and continuing American Indian Students, Staff and Faculty were introduced to members of the Tiat Society who shared the history and meaning of the Tiat and shared a Tongva Song.  All were welcomed by Dean Goldshani of the College of Engeneering and our new American Indian Science and Engeneering Student Chapter Faculty Advisor, Dr. David Stout.  The 27 foot long Plank Canoe (Tiat) is being repaired in the Engeneering Department and students will have the opportunity to learn more about the significance of this iconic vessel and assist in the restoration of the Tiat during the semester.