Minority Student Services hosting Get Acquainted Day today

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The transition from high school to college can be daunting.

Minority Student Services is trying not only to make it easier, but more fun as well.

The office is hosting its 32nd annual Get Acquainted Day 4 p.m. today in Warriner Mall.

Keisha Janney, assistant director of Minority Student Services, said the event will be a great introduction to college life for new students and a good way to “catch up” for returning students.

“The main purpose is for students to get to interact with different RSOs and student services,” Janney said.

She said some of the groups involved are local businesses, the Central Michigan University Volunteer Center and the Multicultural Educational Center. Jeanette Smith, administrative clerk for the Office of Student Life, is a big supporter of Get Acquainted Day.

“It is (meant) to introduce and welcome new students to opportunities available on campus such as student organizations, departments on campus and ways of life here at CMU,” Smith said.

Both Janney and Smith believe it is important to know what is offered at the university to enhance the college experience. Getting connected with organizations and meeting new people is critical, Smith said.

Local businesses are important because like CMU, they are part of the Mount Pleasant community, she said.

Though Get Acquainted Day is hosted by MSS, it is not just for minority students, Smith said.

“MSS works very hard at acclimating students to college life,” she said. “Along with MAINstage, Get Acquainted Day is the beginning of college life. This is not just for minority students, it’s for the whole university.”