Main Orientation
Learn everything you need to know about the CS department, and get some practical advice how to survive your first term(s)! Schedule tentative and subject to change.
Location: Zoom (link via email).
Tuesday, September 8
9:30
Introduction Paulette Koronkevich, Adam Geller, Nico Ritschel, and Joe Wonsil
Welcome from the CSGSA.
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 Paulette Koronkevich
An introduction to the CSGSA graduate lounge, a shared space managed by the students, for the students.
12:00 - 14:00
Lunch Break & Imagine Day
Remote lunch break with current graduate students!
14:00 - 17:00
Faculty Course Pitches Department professors and current CS grads
5 minute video pitches about grad classes offered this year, followed by a 10 minute candid discussion with current graduate students.
Pitch Videos (includes each individual pitch plus all of them stiched together in pitches.mp4)
17:00 - 18:00
Additional Student Discussion of Courses Current CS grads
Additional time to discuss courses.