Orientation Week 2023
your story starts here.
Orientation week (aka O-week) is the week before classes when incoming students are welcomed into the Mount A. and Sackville community with tons of resources, exciting events, new friends, and wide-open arms. All incoming students are welcome and encouraged to participate. This year’s theme (2023) is ‘Your Story Starts Here!’
A Message From your 2023/24 Orientation Chair
Elaine treash
Hello Future Mounties!
Welcome to Mount Allison! On behalf of the entire Orientation Team, we are thrilled that you will be joining us in the fall. My name is Elaine Treash, and I am the 2023 University Orientation Chair.
Now you might be wondering what Orientation Week (aka O-Week) actually is. O-Week is action-packed with a wide variety of activities and events that are designed to help ease the transition into university life.
You will be introduced to upper year students, staff, faculty and everyone who makes Mount Allison such an amazing university. You will also be introduced to the many resources that MtA has to offer. You’ll quickly learn what MtA life is like, both socially and academically. Finally, you’ll get to know the beautiful campus and the charming town of Sackville.
Throughout O-Week, you will build new connections, form friendships and gain a better understanding of what life is like at Mount Allison and in Sackville. Everyone has a place at Mount Allison, and it is my hope that you feel like you’ve found your new home here with the MtA family.
I’m SO excited to welcome you all to campus this fall! I cannot wait to meet you all and I know that the entire Orientation Team is excited to meet you too! We have some super fun activities planned for you to enjoy. Orientation is such an exciting week, but it can also be intimidating at the same time. While this transition can be overwhelming, it’s important that you know that we are here to support you. We cannot wait to see all your smiling faces on campus in the fall!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at orientation@mta.ca and be sure to follow us on Instagram @mta.orientation for more news and updates about O-Week!
See you in September!
Stay Connected!
Check out our Instagram @mta.orientation for more Orientation updates and content, including announcements, behind-the-scenes vlogs, takeovers, student-authored blog posts, swag giveaways, and so much more!
Register!
on the MtA website! www.mta.ca/orientation
Shinerama Campaign
shinerama@mta.caEach year, the MASU holds a Shinerama campaign to raise funds and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis.
Desc. Three students in blue and orange (Shinerama colors)
t-shirts pose enthusiastically around a student in a ‘sun’ costume.
What is Shinerama?
The Shinerama campaign takes place throughout the summer leading up to our largest fundraising event called Shine Day. Shine day takes place the first Saturday of every September with over 500 volunteers spreading out across Sackville, Amherst, and Greater Moncton to collect donations. The MASU’s campaign raises around $30, 000 each year through events and online fundraising.
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
CF is the most common fatal genetic disease in Canada with approximately 1 in every 3600 Canadians born with the diagnosis. CF is a multi-system disorder, impacting every organ in the patient's body and primarily affecting their lungs and digestive system. Shinerama is Canada's largest post-secondary fundraising initiative in support of CF that has made a direct impact on the lives of Canadians with CF; with each year the campaign runs, 10 months are added to the life expectancy of a CF patient.
Feel free to reach out to our Director of Entertainment & Activities Callie Dowell with any Shinerama questions.