Main Virtual 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

Tuesday, September 7

9:30

Introduction Paulette Koronkevich, Baraa Orabi, Adam Geller, and Rubia Guerra

Welcome from the CSGSA.

Presentation Slides

9:45

Introduction Ian Mitchell

Welcome from the Department.

10:00

Safety Orientation Ming Lau

Presentation Slides

10:45

Reading Room Paulette Koronkevich

Introduction to the ICICS reading room.

Presentation Slides

11:00

Computing John Seto

Overview of departmental computing resources.

Presentation Slides

11:30

Tour of ICICS Paulette Koronkevich

Let's explore spaces for graduate students in ICICS!

12:00 - 14:00

Lunch Break & Imagine Day

Lunch break with current graduate students! Or a much needed break from the screen.

14:00 - 17:00

Faculty Course Pitches Department professors and current CS grads

5 minute presentations about grad classes offered this year, followed by a graduate student only discussion.

Pitch Videos

17:00 - 18:00

Additional Student Discussion Current CS grads

Additional time to discuss courses and general graduate school discussion.