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The Graduate Center Orientation Schedule (Tentative)
(Tentative)
Fall 2008
Schedule of Graduate Center Orientation
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2008
BREAKFAST RECEPTION
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM, Proshansky Auditorium Lobby, Concourse Level
ORIENTATION ASSEMBLY
10 a.m., Proshansky Auditorium, Concourse Level
Welcoming Remarks
Matthew G. Schoengood, Vice President for Student Affairs
TBA
Keynote Address
TBA
An Introduction to The Graduate Center
William P. Kelly, President
Jack Jacobs, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs (Acting)
Julia Wrigley, Associate Provost and Dean for Academic Affairs (Acting)
Daniel Lemons, Associate Provost and Dean for Doctoral Science Programs (Acting)
Stephen Brier, Vice President for Information Technology and External Programs
WORKSHOPS
Introduction to Information TECHNOLOGY and Library Resources
11 AM to 12:45 PM Proshansky Auditorium, Concourse Level
Financial Aid
12:45 PM to 1:15 PM Proshansky Auditorium, Concourse Level
Housing
1:30 PM C203, Concourse Level
2 PM C203, Concourse Level
Managing the Transition: Finding Your Way Into and Out of Doctoral Study
Wellness Center/Psychological Counseling and Adult Development Center
2:30 to 3:45 PM C204 and C205, Concourse Level
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ADDITIONAL ORIENTATION WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
International Students
Immigration Information, Living in New York, and Understanding
The Graduate Center’s Academic System
(Duplicate sessions: attend only one)
Wednesday, August 20, 1 to 4 p.m., Room 9204
Tuesday, August 26, 1 to 4 p.m., Room 9204
Students should plan to attend earliest session after arrival in the U.S.
Free Immunization Clinic
Wellness Center
TBA
Introduction to Library Services
TBA
Specially priced student meals are available (with CUNY ID) in the Dining Commons Cafeteria,
8th Floor, 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. during the semester and, on a limited basis, during the week
preceding the start of classes.