Main Orientation

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

Coffee and snacks will be served at 9:00.

Tuesday, September 4

9:30

Introduction Jan Pilzer

Welcome from the CSGSA.

Presentation Slides

9:45

Introduction Will Evans

Welcome from the Department.

10:00

Safety Ming Lau

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

Presentation Slides

10:30

Mentoring and 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.

Presentation Slides

11:30

Bullpen & Shared Space Introduction CSGSA

An introduction and tour of the bullpen and the CSGSA graduate lounge, a shared space managed by the students, for the students.

Presentation Slides

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.

Pitch Slides

16:00 - 18:00

Student Discussion of Courses CS returning grads

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