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Region 8 is GR8! Region 8 is the Mid-Atlantic Region, ranging from Virginia north to Pennsylvania. We are a medium-sized region full of character and made up of a close knit community of professionals, graduate and undergraduate members. We have traditionally held a Regional Conference between late February to early April. Traditions for undergraduates at the Regional Conference include the Returning Orientation Leader Institute (ROLI), an undergraduate case study competition and the swag swap. For professional and graduate staff, Region 8 aims to hold one drive-in event each fall and a NODA grad intern meet-up each summer. We are also working to enhance the professional experiences available during, as well as outside of, the regional conference. It is no surprise that “Region 8 is GR8!”

Save the Date!

Friday, March 7, 2025 to Sunday, March 9, 2025
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA

Hosts

Tyler Dillon
Christopher Newport University

Erin Harbula
Christopher Newport University

2024 Award Winners

Innovative Program Award in Orientation

What Would You Do?
Rutgers University – New Brunswick

Innovative Program Award in Transition

Monarch VIPS
Old Dominion University


Outstanding New OTR Professional

Stephen Dolan
Montclair State University

Outstanding Graduate Student

Angelica Martinez
Montclair State University

Outstanding Undergraduate Student @ Four-Year Institution

Parker Vess
Christopher Newport University


Regional Leadership

Kelli Murray
University of Delaware
Region VIII Coordinator

 Erin Harbula
Christopher Newport University
Host

Tyler Dillon
Christopher Newport University
Host

Samantha Stopper
Christopher Newport University
Host

Sam Buchanan
Virginia Tech
Event Management & Logistics

 Austin Duckett
Widener University
Event Management & Logistics

Nate Taylor
Montclair State University
Event Management & Logistics

Lindsey Kessler
Rutgers University
Conference Experience

Katie Johnston
Christopher Newport University
Conference Experience

 Justin Gambone
James Madison University
Conference Experience

Candace Mitchell
Stockton University
Ed Sessions, Awards & Assessment

James Wright
Westchester University
Ed Sessions, Awards & Assessment

Stephen Dolan
Montclair State University
Marketing & Technology

 Emilee Saigh
Geroge Washington University
Marketing & Technology

Candace Collins
Towson University
ROLI

Parker Vess
Christopher Newport University
ROLI