JACKSON, Tenn. — Aug. 19, 2016 — More than 350 new students moved into student housing at 51社区 on Friday morning. Parents, faculty and staff filled the parking lots as they helped students move into their rooms.
Dana Hurkmans of Millington, Tennessee, said the move-in day was a perfect kick-off to her college life, and there was a feeling of excitement and joy as students met each other.
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Gavin Hamann and Mara Harris are both from the Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, area, and they are excited to make the move to Tennessee. They said they attend the same church in Minnesota and heard about Union through family friends.
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Harris, who will be studying nursing, said Union was the last school she visited on her college campus tours. She said as soon as she visited, her decision was made.
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Most of the new students moved into the Heritage Residence Complex, with a few living in the Quads. They will participate in more Welcome Week activities over the next few days before classes begin August 23.