====== Orientation Day 2007 ======

The 2007 orientation wasn't actually planned on the wiki, but I ([[:wiki:user:peterwilliams]]) thought I'd preserve some information about it on the Wiki. Especially since it looks like the 2008 Launch Day will take a slightly different shape.

From an email:

"The schedule is as follows:

  * 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)

  * 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

  * 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

  * 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)

  * 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

  * 6pm - BBQ - Between Birge & LeConte - Your attendence here would be good
    * Free food!

"There are also a few social events, to make the first-years' first few
days especially enjoyable, and we hope that you will be able to attend
these as well to be part of the welcoming:

  * Wed Eve - post-orientation go-to-a-bar event, details decided at the BBQ
  * Fri Eve - small hang-out at Linda's house, chance for the first years to relax after the horrible GSI orientation day
  * Sat Eve - party at Nicholas' house"