AUGUST 2009 ORIENTATION SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20

8:30-9:00 a.m.
Overview of the program, introduction to faculty and staff, research teams and program design (Brommer, Naghshpour, Sayre, Butler, St. Marie, Pauly) AEC 102

9:00-9:30 a.m.
Overview of Grad Bulletin and plan of study (Sayre) AEC 102

9:30-10:00 a.m.
Plan of Study preparation AEC 102

10:00-10:45 a.m.
Tour of the library, introduction to electronic reserves and services (LIS staff)

(Break)

11:00-11:30 a.m.
Chicago Manual of Style Basics (Butler) AEC 102

11:45-12:45
Lunch AEC 102

1:00-2:00
Plan of study defenses (Sayre, Naghshpour, Butler, St. Marie, Pauly) AEC 102

2:00-2:30
ID Cards (Student Services Staff) AEC 102

2:30-3:15
Intro to WebCT and Blackboard (Thornton) AEC 102

3:30-4:00
Tour of writing and speaking centers (Maugh) Library

4:00-4:45
Intro to STATA  (Naghshpour & Sayre) AEC 102

6:00-7:30 p.m.
Faculty debriefing AEC 102