Welcoming Students

President Stan Albrecht didn't have to roll up his sleeves — they were short already — as he welcomed students to campus Aug. 23. Albrecht, along with other university administrators, did some heavy lifting when the freshmen arrived on campus.

Joining the president and Vice President for Student Services Juan N. Franco were staff members and representatives of Utah State's office of Housing and Food Services. Members of the university's executive committee and other staff also participated in the student move-in.

"This provides an occasion for us to offer words of encouragement to our new students and say thanks to our very important Utah State parents," Albrecht said.

The new students were treated to a welcome barbeque at a variety of housing locations around campus.

Housing options at Utah State University are diverse, with room options that vary from private to group settings. Freshmen Interest Groups or FIGS, where like-minded freshmen live on theme floors in the residence halls, are popular. A new living-learning complex is under construction at the west side of campus. When completed, this new complex will add significantly to campus life.