Princeton University Graduate School Orientation For Incoming Students Monday, September 14, 2015 CAMPUS WALKING TOURS 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM, Tent at Alexander Beach Get together with a group of fellow graduate students and learn more about the Princeton University Campus and its traditions! Returning graduate students will lead campus tours by division highlighting important places for graduate students to know. INFORMATION FAIR, NEW STUDENT SIGN-IN AND LUNCH 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM, Tent in front of Alexander Hall Come visit the tables of various university offices to learn more about what is available to you here at Princeton! Be sure to complete your I-9 Form, which is required for you to be paid, and turn in your final official transcripts if you have not already done so. A box lunch will be provided. Please refer to page 4 for list of Information Fair participants and tables. KEYNOTE SPEAKER 1:00 PM – 1:20 PM, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83, President WELCOME 1:20 PM – 1:30 PM, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall Sanjeev Kulkarni, Dean of the Graduate School INTRODUCTION TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall Cole Crittenden *05, Associate Dean, Academic Affairs Dale Trevino, Associate Dean, Diversity and Inclusion Mary Bechler, Associate Dean, Finance and Administration Lisa Schreyer, Associate Dean, Student Life SUCCESS IN GRADUATE SCHOOL: A FACULTY AND STUDENT VIEW 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall A panel of faculty and students will address the most important things to keep in mind in order to be successful in graduate school. Moderator: Cole Crittenden, Associate Dean, Academic Affairs Panelists: • Sara Sally Poor, Professor of German • Clarence Rowley ’95, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering • Akshay Mehra gs, Geosciences, Graduate Student Government President • Marcus Johnson gs, Politics • Chex Yu gs, Woodrow Wilson School Page 1 of 5 Princeton University Graduate School Orientation For Incoming Students Monday, September 14, 2015 HEALTH AND WELLNESS: UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall Janet Finnie ’84, Director of Operations, University Health Services John Kolligian, Executive Director, University Health Services Janet Neglia, Associate Director of Medical Services, University Health Services Calvin Chin, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, University Health Services Michele Gregory, Student Health Plan Manager, University Health Services ASSOCIATION OF PRINCETON GRADUATE ALUMNI 3.15 PM – 3:25 PM, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall Justin Mikolay *03, APGA President OLD NASSAU 3:25 PM– 3:30 PM, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall Justin Mikolay *03, APGA President Katzenjammers, Princeton A Cappella Group Join the breakout sessions that make the most sense for you. In each time block, choose one of the concurrent sessions listed below to attend. Snacks and refreshments provided. BREAKOUT SESSIONS: I, 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM • Understanding Your Costs and Funding Location: Frist, Multipurpose room B Mary Bechler, Associate Dean for Finance and Administration Jacqueline Knowlton, Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration Maureen Ciambrello, Manager, Student Accounts, Office VP for Finance and Treasurer Lora Benson, Payroll Manager, Office VP for Finance and Treasurer • Library and Computing Resources Location: Frist, Multipurpose room A Curtis Hillegas *02, Director, Office of Information Technology David Magier, Associate University Librarian for Collection Development • Understanding Your Student Health Plan and Health/Wellness Resources Location: Frist, Multipurpose room C Michele Gregory, Student Health Plan Manager, University Health Services Shefalika Gandhi, Senior Clinical Social Worker, University Health Services BREAKOUT SESSIONS: II, 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM • Professional Development: Roadmap to Your Future Location: Frist, Multipurpose room C Cole Crittenden *05, Associate Dean, Academic Affairs Christine Murphy, Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs Amy Pszczolkowski, Graduate Student Career Counselor, Career Services Page 2 of 5 Princeton University Graduate School Orientation For Incoming Students Monday, September 14, 2015 Amanda Bock gs, Art and Archeology Srinivas Naraya gs, Computer Science Daniel Choi gs, Molecular Biology • Housing, Student Life, and Family Support Resources Location: Frist, Multipurpose room A Lisa Schreyer, Associate Dean, Student Life James Poole, Manager, Graduate Housing Elaine Willey, Assistant Dean, Academic Support Services • Writing and Teaching at the Graduate Level Location: Frist, Multipurpose room B Jeffrey Himpele, Director for Teaching Initiatives and Programs, McGraw Center Amanda Irwin Wilkins *05, Director of the Princeton Writing Program BREAKOUT SESSIONS: III, 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM • Choosing an Advisor and Working with the Advisor You've Chosen Location: Frist, Multipurpose room B Cole Crittenden *05, Associate Dean, Academic Affairs Dale Trevino, Associate Dean, Diversity and Inclusion Christine Murphy, Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs Lauren Anllo gs, Molecular Biology Andrew Edwards gs, History • Princeton 101- Local Information from a Student Perspective Location: Frist, Multipurpose room A Timothy Treuer gs, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Community Associate Sarah Case gs, English, Community Associate Akil Word-Daniels gs, Electrical Engineering Irene Raitman Khutorskoy gs, Molecular Biology • Success in Graduate School for Master’s Degree Students Location: Frist, Multipurpose room C Abby Stone gs, Architecture Tracy Huynh gs, Civil and Environmental Engineering Gordon LaForge gs, Woodrow Wilson School SOCIAL, GRADUATE STUDENT ORGANIZATION FAIR AND DINNER 6:45 PM – 8:15 PM, Tent at Alexander Beach Students and their families are cordially invited to attend this social event to meet other students, learn about graduate student organizations and have fun! Barbecue dinner will be served. PRINCETON DESSERT CRAWL 7:30 PM, 7:45 PM, 8:00 PM, 8:15 PM, Departure times from Tent at Alexander Beach Join your Community Associates as they take you on a tour of the popular local spots for cupcakes, ice cream and more. Bring cash and room for dessert! Page 3 of 5 Princeton University Graduate School Orientation For Incoming Students Monday, September 14, 2015 Student Information Fair 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Located under the tent at Alexander Beach Table 2 Association of Princeton Graduate Alumni (APGA) Table 22 Campus Recreation Table 26 Carl A. Fields Center for Equality and Cultural Understanding Table 25 Center for Digital Humanities at Princeton Table 13 Davis International Center Table 12 Davis International Services ISPPU: International Spouses & Partners of Princeton University Table 21 Department of Public Safety Table 21 Dining Services Table 20 Digital Print Center: Print and Mail Services Table 9 Financial Services: Service Center, Payroll Table 12 Friends of the Davis International Center Table 4 Frist Campus Center: Campus Venue Services, University Services Table 19 Graduate Student Housing Table 19 Graduate Student Life Table 17 I-9’s (submit your I-9’s here) Table 5 Labyrinth Books Table 26 LGBT Center Table 15 M.A.V.R.I.C. Project - Men Against Violence Resource & Intervention Community Project Table 28 McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning Table 14 Non-Resident Tax Services Table 23 Office of Career Services Table 24 Office of Human Resources: Student Child Care Assistance Program (SCCAP) and the Graduate Student Assistance Program through Carebridge Table 25 Office of Information Technology (OIT) Table 27 Office of Religious Life Table 23 Office of Sustainability Table 22 Outdoor Action Table 1 Princeton Area Alumni Association (PA3) Table 5 Princeton University Art Museum Table 3 Princeton University Concerts Table 7 Princeton University Library Table 28 Princeton Writing Center Table 4 Richardson Auditorium: Performing Arts Services, University Services Table 14 S.A.F.E. - Student Activities Funding Engine Table 15 S.H.A.R.E. - Sexual Harassment/Assault Advising, Resources and Education Table 11 Student Accounts Table 16 Transcripts (if you haven’t submitted your final transcripts yet then submit it here) Table 6 Transportation and Parking Services Table 6 University Scheduling & Conference and Event Services Table 3 University Ticketing & Tiger Card Table 27 Writing in Science and Engineering (WSE) Page 4 of 5 Princeton University Graduate School Orientation For Incoming Students Monday, September 14, 2015 Related Events Tuesday, September 8 - English Language Program Orientation Friday, September 11 Sponsored by the McGraw Center Wednesday, September 9 - International Student Orientation Saturday, September 12 Sponsored by the Davis International Center Monday, September 14 Make-up Immigration Session 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Mladenka Tomasevic, Davis International Center McCosh, Room 64 Thursday, September 17 LGBTQA Graduate Student Reception 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Debra Bazarsky, Director of the LGBT Center Frist Campus Center, room 246 Thursday, September 17 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Graduate College Orientation, Residents of OGC 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Graduate College Orientation, Residents of NGC Old GC Common Room Olivia Martel, Community Programs Coordinator Monday, September 21 Lawrence Community Fall Welcome 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Lawrence Committee and the Graduate Courtyard outside of Building 14 School, Student Life Tuesday, September