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Launch Day 2013

Planning information for the 2013 Launch Day

Wednesday, 21 Aug

Below is the past year's schedule.

Schedule

  • 11:45-12:45 Lunch (???)
  • 1:00-3:30 Orientation (Lounge)
    • Welcome from the chair (Imke)
    • Getting set up
      • residency info
      • in the department (cubes, computers, etc.)
      • campus resources (gym, health center, eye center, dentists, bearwalk)
      • upcoming events reminder: BBQ, 300 boot camp, GSI orientations
    • Information/Q&A on courses
      • required classes
      • work per class
      • classes in other departments (physics, CS, pottery, language)
      • filling your 12 units
    • GA presentation (Chris Klein, ~2 p.m.)
    • Mentoring and advising systems (Eugene, 2:30???)
      • Faculty side of advising (we describe student side)
      • Class shepherds
    • Expectations
      • how many classes should you take?
      • when to start research and how?
      • expectations by the end of 2nd year
        • 6 core classes, 12 astro units (300 doesn't count)
        • 2/3 for letter grade
      • prelim - 3 classes
        • 1 of radiation/fluids
        • other options - stars, SF, ISM, galaxies, cosmology, (planets, high energy?)
    • Talks (colloquium, Journal Club, GSPS, etc.)
      • lots of talks in department
      • GO TO COLLOQUIUM, JOURNAL CLUB AND GSPS!
      • mention 1 min colloquium?
    • Fun Stuff to do in Berkeley (outreach, Sierra Conference, Ski Trip, etc.)
      • Outreach: James McBride
  • 3:30-5:00 Jobs meeting (B1)

Logistics

  • Invite mentors for lunch at ??? (funds are limited)
  • Book the lounge