Grad Orientation 2016

Main Orientation

Events take place in the 8th floor boardroom (X836)

Coffee and snacks will be served at 9:00.

9:30

Introduction Giovanni Viviani

Welcome from the CSGSA.

Presentation Slides

9:45

Introduction Jim Little

Welcome from the Department.

10:00

Safety Moyra Ditchfield

Overview of campus and building security; a requirement of the Worker Compensation board and all UBC employees.

Presentation Slides

10:30

Career Resources Michele Ng

Introduction to the popular industrial networking event and various career resources.

Presentation Slides

10:45

Reading Room Bernice Koh

Introduction to the ICICS reading room.

11:00

Computing John Seto

Overview of departmental computing resources.

12:00 – 14:00

Lunch & Imagine day

Mingle with faculty, staff, and grads new and returning. Explore Main Mall and get to know the various clubs present on campus

14:00 – 16:00

Faculty Course Pitch CS professors

Faculty-led talks and Q/A session about grad classes offered this year.

Presentation Lineup

Presentation Slides

16:00 – 18:00

Student Discussion of Courses CS returning grads

Student-led candid discussion of courses that they have taken previously. Pizza provided.

18:00

Conclusion

Feel free to hangout with your peers at the end of the day. Depending on the presence some activity might be organized.