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Faculty introduce themselves and present their academic and research interests, and new students will be asked to do likewise. |
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Policies on Social Interactions |
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Grads |
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Departmental Welcome
This event is scheduled to allow all new graduate students a chance to get acquainted with each other prior to the onslaught of Orientation activities. Refreshments will be provided. It is recommended that you bring a writing instrument and a folder for photocopied materials.
Meet the Faculty
The faculty will be
introduced. This event is an opportunity for new graduate students to
learn about the various departmental research projects and research interests.
Time will be set aside to introduce yourselves and relate your academic interests
and research pursuits while in the department’s graduate program.
Departmental Welcome Luncheon
This event brings all Geography faculty, staff, and
current grad students to the seminar room for a lunch buffet, courtesy of the
department. At this time, new students are encouraged to mingle and
meet new people. Vegetarian fare will be available.
University and Departmental Regulations
It is important to know your university rights and
responsibilities. Dr. Cirrincione will discuss university and
departmental regulations on a variety of topics including sexual harassment
and substance abuse.
Academic Integrity
A representative from the Office Student Conduct will make a presentation
on the university's honor pledge, plagiarism, and other issues of academic integrity.
Meet with Advisers/photos
Reserve this time to meet with your adviser. If you wish to contact your adviser prior to the orientation, Bob Crossgrove (crossgro@umd.edu) will provide you with the contact information.
Bob Crossgrove will also make arrangements to take your photo for the web site during this time.
Campus Tour
This event is scheduled to introduce new students to
the UM campus. Graduate students will show you the campus recreation center, libraries, and
the student union. Additionally, they
will take you to obtain student ID cards, pick up pre-purchased parking
permits, and sign up for a campus student computer account.
Happy Hour
This event is not mandatory. It is an
opportunity for new graduate students to get the low-down on classes and
departmental activities from current graduate students.
We will meet in LeFrak 1124 and leave together.
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Coffee Hour |
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Graduate Studies: Overview of GEOG 600, 602, 603, 604, 798, 898, 899 |
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Administrative Orientation |
LeFrak 1124 |
Vivre Bell
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New Grads |
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LeFrak 1124 |
Current Grad Students |
New Grads |
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Department Facilities |
LeFrak |
Jenny Hu |
New Grads |
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Dr. Townshend |
Current Grads, Faculty |
TA, RA Administrative Review
TAs/RAs who have not already seen Liz Smith to review
and fill out paperwork regarding benefits, tuition remission,
payroll, etc., should do so at this time.
At this time, departmental keys will be distributed.
Coffee Hour
Coffee hour is a weekly occurrence in the
department. Learn to make it a habit by joining current graduate students for an
informal gathering in the grad lounge. Light breakfast snacks will be provided.
Academic Requirements
Dr. Ralph Dubayah, Graduate Program Director, along with various
faculty members will present new students with up-to-date information
regarding the requirements for advanced departmental degrees. You will
learn about the mandatory course requirements.
Departmental Administrative Orientation
Bob Crossgrove and Vivre Bell will introduce new graduates to the
fabulous front office personnel that make the department run so smoothly.
They will provide information about resources available through the department
front office, grad office, and on the department's intranet on our website.
Lunch and Graduate Student Organization
Meeting
Join current grads for lunch and meeting of the
Geography Department's GSO. We will elect new leaders and committee
representatives., new students are encouraged to mingle and
meet new people. Vegetarian fare will be available.
Departmental
Facilities
Join us for a tour of the department and learn how to access
our facilities. You will be introduced to our PC
computer labs and shown how to use your glue account. You
will be shown the graduate student computer lab and how to
gain access to it. We will demonstrate and explain card
access to LeFrak. You will be shown where the lockers are
and how you can claim one. We will also give a brief tour of
the many labs in which some of you will be working. We will
also show TAs where they can find teaching resources,
hold office hours, etc.
Free Time
You will have free time to explore the campus, register for classes, purchase books, look for housing, etc.
Departmental Social
Dr. Townshend will sponsor a social get together at at nearby location starting at 5pm. Directions will be provided during orientation. It will be another opportunity to become familiar with other
graduate students (current and new) and faculty and staff.
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Jimenez Hall |
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Campus Orientation for Teaching Assistants and New PhD Students
Introductions will begin at 8:00am to allow all new Geography TAs and all non-TA PhD students to get a chance to meet each other prior to the Campus Orientation, which begins at 8:30am.
This event is sponsored by the University and is mandatory for all new teaching assistants. In the morning, all new attendees receive TA handbooks which provide them with helpful information as well as university policies. The morning programs consist of an overview of good teaching, campus policies and an opportunity to ask questions of experienced TAs. There are a variety of workshops in the afternoon. Each attendee may pick the two that are of interest to him/her. You may consult the schedule at http://www.cte.umd.edu/ and register.
Lunch will be provided.
NOTE: Non-TA MAs will have the day off.
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School Information Workshop & Orientation |
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Last update: July 17, 2007.