Menlo-Magazine-Fall-2014

PHOTO OF PRESIDENT MORAN : DOUG PECK PHOTOGRAPHYNew Student Orientation Day“Tell the world everywhere where you are” President MoranMenlo College’s new President, Richard Moran, tagged Menlo College’sNew Student Orientation Day “a day full of emotions” in his first campusspeech following his appointment.His first instruction was for the audience to take out their cell phones, and post aphotograph “to tell the world everywhere where you are.” The tent on Menlo’squad echoed with the sounds of cell phones in action.He admitted to “having made a career of giving advice,” which includes thefollowing instructions for students:• Go to class (resist all other temptations)• Make friends (you’ll never be in a spot like Menlo College for meeting friends)• Call home (but not that much; this is your time to experience independence)• Use your time wisely (not playing hours of video games -- don’t waste time!)• Make the most of your four years (feast on the fruits of knowledge!)President Moran, a father of four children, then offered two essential tips forparents:• Instill intellectual curiosity in your student• Encourage independence in your student (try not to text and email too much)The President concluded with a promise to the class of 2018: by the end ofthis first year, he will know each one of them, and he looks forward to it.4 FALL 2014