Main Orientation

Learn everything you need to know about the CS department, and get some practical advice how to survive your first term(s)!

Location: The 8th floor boardroom (X836).
Coffee and snacks will be served at 9:00.

Tuesday, September 3

9:30

Introduction Nico Ritschel, Adam Geller and Michael Oppermann

Welcome from the CSGSA.

Presentation Slides

9:45

Introduction Chen Greif and Cristina Conati

Welcome from the Department.

10:00

Safety Orientation Ming Lau

10:45

Reading Room Bernice Koh

Introduction to the ICICS reading room.

11:00

Computing John Seto

Overview of departmental computing resources.

11:30

Bullpen & Shared Space Introduction Nico Ritschel

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

12:00 - 14:00

Lunch Break & Imagine Day

Enjoy some lunch provided by the department and mingle with faculty, staff, and grads new and returning. Optional: Grab your lunch to-go and explore Main Mall to get to know the various clubs present on campus.

14:00 - 16:00

Faculty Course Pitch Department professors

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

Pitch Slides (Warning: Large!!)

16:00 - 18:00

Student Discussion of Courses Current CS grads

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