You chose it! You’ll be here! Make it history! Hi, I am Jillian Capotorto from Tobyhanna PA. I am proud to say that I have taken advantage of the opportunities that ESU has given me. I am double majoring in Spanish and Communication Studies. With a small student–faculty ration, I always have the opportunity to ask questions. I consider myself to be a leader here at ESU. Not only am I involved in Orientation and the New Student Mentor Program, I am also a Community Assistant at the University Ridge Apartments. In between classes and homework, I enjoy spending time at the Recreation Center, playing Recreation Center sports, being an active member of the foreign language club, the Polyglots, and attending sporting events. Trust me when I say you can always find something to do on campus. If you have any questions, just ask me: jiling1224@aol.com!

Hello. I am Erica Davis and I am a sophomore Psychology major with a concentration in Counseling. Here at ESU, I am a member of the Psychology Association, Gymnastics Club, and I am an ACT 101 Peer Counselor. This was my 1st year as an Orientation Leader and I am excited to be a part of the New Student Mentor team. If you have any questions, feel free to ask! I wish all of you much success. I hope you enjoy your ESU experience!

Hi, everyone! My name is Brian Foley. I'm from East Stroudsburg PA and I am majoring in Theatre with a minor in Music. On behalf of all of the Orientation Leaders, I would like to welcome you ESU! My advice to incoming students is just to be yourself. Coming to a new campus can be intimidating, but there is no doubt in my mind that you will find people with similar interests. A good way to do this is to involve yourself in campus sports, clubs, or activities. One of the best and most valuable experiences of my university career was being a part of The Musical Revue. I not only got to do what I love, but I made lifelong friends in the process. Another bit of advice is to work on attaining good time management skills. A way to stay ahead of the game and achieve success in the classroom is to be on top of your tasks and be able to balance  academic work, co–curricular activities, and social activities in a healthy way. If you have any questions, e-mail me at: bmf1371@esu.edu.

Welcome, everyone! My name is Barbara Haug and I am a sophomore here at ESU! I am from Doylestown PA, and I am majoring in Secondary Education with a concentration in Spanish, History, and Social Studies. I am involved in The Student Pennsylvania State Education Association, the Society of Leadership & Success, Hall Council, Greek Life, and many other activities. I can't wait to see you all again this fall! I'll be the soloist at your Academic Convocation - I'll see you there! Good luck, and if you need anything don't hesitate to ask!

Welcome to ESU! My name is Jennifer Hughes, and I am a junior from Bangor PA, majoring in English with a concentration in Secondary Education. I have loved my experiences here at ESU, and I am confident that you can, too. My favorite part about ESU is all of the clubs, activities, and sports in which students can be involved. Not only am I an Orientation Leader and New Student Mentor, but I am an active member of the Campus Activities Board and a member of the Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority. Being involved in these organizations has provided me with many lasting friendships. Being active on campus also opens doors to other great opportunities. I hope you enjoy your time here and I look forward to seeing you this fall. If you have any questions, e-mail me at: jlh2872@esu.edu.

Hi. My name is Branden Lee, and I am a junior majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies. I am a Board of Governors Scholarship recipient, a Visionary Leadership Award recipient, a member of the Honors Program and President of the ESU Gospel Choir. I've had an awesome educational experience here at ESU, and I certainly look forward to imparting my knowledge and experience to each and every new student this semester. My words are few but important. ESU is well worth it. It truly is a blessing for me to be part of this experience. I hope you find the same fulfillment, and a bright future.

Hi, everyone! Welcome to the next step in your journey. My name is Melissa Lemon and I am from Red Hill PA. I am a junior, starting in the Exercise Science program. I am a recipient of the John Arslanian Scholarship and I am a member of the Honors Program, the Society of Success and Leadership, and the newly formed Pre–Physical Therapy Club. Coming to ESU has been an amazing experience for me because everyone is friendly and welcoming! This was my first year as an Orientation Leader and I can't wait to show you what I love so much about ESU as a New Student Mentor this fall. With so many clubs and activities available, there is something for everyone to make the most of one's time here and to try new things. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Enjoy your journey, and good luck at ESU!

Hi, everyone! My name is Lenore Malone, but my friends call me Nto. I am from Antigua, which is an island in the Caribbean. I am a junior, majoring in Psychology and I absolutely love it! I am very excited about what the new academic year will hold for all of us. I have been chosen as your Academic Convocation Guest Speaker, and I am looking forward to offering you my thoughts about how you can reach your dreams at ESU. I know we will all have a great time this year! I look forward to assisting you in whatever way possible, and I promise that I will try my best o make your new ESU experience simply amazing!

Hello, everyone, and welcome to East Stroudsburg University. My name is Ashley Puderbach. I am from Washington Township NJ, and I am a senior with an integrated major in Elementary and Special Education. On campus, I am involved in Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority, Omicron Delta Kappa – the national leadership honorary association, and the Special Olympics Executive Board. I am also ESU’s Student Ambassador to the East Stroudsburg Borough Council. Some of the things I appreciate most about ESU are the friendships that I have made, and the outstanding academic program. I love knowing that my professors know me beyond the classroom. All incoming students are starting this new journey together. I am glad that you chose ESU for your journey! Let me know if you have any questions: ashley.puderbach@gmail.com.

Welcome to ESU! My name is Taja Peterkin–Mclean. I am 19 years old and I am a transfer sophomore from the Community College of Philadelphia. My major is Psychology with a concentration in Research and Application. My goal when I graduate from ESU is to go to graduate school, then to work as a clinical psychologist. In addition to Orientation and the New Student Mentor Program, the activities I am involved in on campus are The Psychology Association and Concert Choir. This year, my goal is to join Psi Chi which is an honor society for Psychology here on campus. My hobbies are singing and song–writing. I like online shopping, bold nails, and leopard print tights. I like to be organized, and I have helped many of my friends clean and organize their rooms. I wish you all the best of luck here at ESU, and I hope you enjoy your new home.

Hi, everyone! Welcome to ESU! My name is Marfo Ofori–Atta, and I am from Princeton NJ. I am a sophomore majoring in Political Science. On campus, I am part of The Student Senate. The thing I love about being involved in The Student Senate is that I get to meet new people and I can become involved with decisions that affect campus. I am really excited to see you all again this fall.

Welcome, students! My name is Matt Rosner and I am from Middletown NJ. I am in my senior year, majoring in integrated Elementary and Special Education. I have participated on the ESU Warriors Wrestling team and in Orientation for the past 4 years. I hope you take advantage of all the opportunities that are offered to you here at ESU. Being active on campus opens many doors for you. New friends, on–campus activities, and campus groups are some of the areas that you should pursue while you are in your first year here. Remember to balance everything and stay on track if you want to be a successful student. If you have any questions at all, do not hesitate to ask because I am here to assist you with this new experience: mjr9335@esu.edu. Good luck to you this fall at East Stroudsburg University!

Hello, and welcome to ESU! My name is Laura Saladino and I am from Muncy PA. I am a senior majoring in Elementary and Special Education. Aside from academics, I am heavily involved in campus activities. I am secretary for the Council for Exceptional Children, I participate in weekly gym and swim programs that help individuals with disabilities in the community, and I am in the Alpha Sigma Tau sorority. The best advice I can give to you as a student at ESU is to take advantage of all the campus organizations. Whether you have an interest in academics, community service, religion, sports, art, theatre, orother areas, there is an organization here for you! ESU has many different clubs and organizations that are very accepting and they provide easy ways for you to become an involved student. Being involved in campus activities is a great way to get to know people and to become a great asset to the University. I hope you enjoy your ESU experience, and I wish the best of luck to you. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

Hi, everyone! Welcome to ESU! My name is Kristin Schnell, and I am from Lehighton PA. I am a senior majoring in Speech Language Pathology and minoring in Spanish and Psychology. I'm involved in the National Student Speech Language Honor Association, the Lions Club, the Outings Club, Hall Council, Greek Life, and I am a Resident Advisor for Minsi Hall. I am very excited to get to know you all. Feel free to ask me anything you want to know about ESU or the surrounding area. Good luck this fall, and I hope that some of you will visit me throughout the upcoming year.

Hello, everyone, and welcome to ESU! My name is Michael Quick, and I am from Old Bridge NJ. I am a junior majoring in English with a concentration in Secondary Education. I am your The Student Senate President. I am very excited to see all of you again this fall. I will be speaking at Academic Convocation, and I look forward to providing you with my best advice as you begin your ESU career...it will hold many wonderful experiences, friendships, and memories that will last a lifetime. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me: mrq2485@esu.edu. Best of luck during the fall 2008 semester!

Hi, and welcome to ESU! My name is Ashley Williams, and I am from High Point NC. I am a sophomore, majoring in Business Management. As an active member of The Student Senate, I have grown to enjoy the learning experience and leadership opportunity it has to offer. I am more than excited to answer all of the questions you may have concerning ESU and your transition. Remember we are all here to help you, so do not hesitate to ask questions when in doubt. Good Luck to you all, and enjoy the fall semester!