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+ | ====== Orientation Day 2007 ====== | ||
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+ | The 2007 orientation wasn't actually planned on the wiki, but I ([[: | ||
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+ | From an email: | ||
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+ | "The schedule is as follows: | ||
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+ | * 10am - Logistical Meeting - Lounge - Your attendence is optional here | ||
+ | * Intro to the department and to the staff | ||
+ | * Lots of housekeeping (keys, computer accounts, etc) | ||
+ | * Other useful info for first-years (residency, health insurance, etc) | ||
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+ | * 11am - Discussion of Classes - Lounge - Your attendence here would be good | ||
+ | * Panel with James, Eugene, Eliot, Bower | ||
+ | * How to sign up for classes | ||
+ | * What classes are offered this semester | ||
+ | * What to expect from grad classes & how to divide your time in the semester | ||
+ | * How to plan for the first two years | ||
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+ | * 12pm - Lunch (paid!) - Faculty Club - Your attendence here is very important | ||
+ | * Debrief with your mentee about classes (especially if Eugene scared them) | ||
+ | * Answer any questions the mentees have from the morning | ||
+ | * Get to know your mentee and just chill | ||
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+ | * 1pm - 5pm - Scavenger Hunt - You don't have to do a thing | ||
+ | * First-years wander around campus & Campbell meeting people and getting first-year things done (pick up Cal card, RSF membership, etc) | ||
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+ | * 5pm - Fun Meeting - Lounge - Your attendence here is optional | ||
+ | * Grads come in and discuss various extracurricular activities that they would like to recruit first-years to do | ||
+ | * General chill time | ||
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+ | * 6pm - BBQ - Between Birge & LeConte - Your attendence here would be good | ||
+ | * Free food! | ||
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+ | "There are also a few social events, to make the first-years' | ||
+ | days especially enjoyable, and we hope that you will be able to attend | ||
+ | these as well to be part of the welcoming: | ||
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+ | * Wed Eve - post-orientation go-to-a-bar event, details decided at the BBQ | ||
+ | * Fri Eve - small hang-out at Linda' | ||
+ | * Sat Eve - party at Nicholas' | ||