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Graduate Orientation Day 1

August 15, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

1:00-1:30, Hybrid Introduction and Meeting with the Administrative Team and English Graduate Organization (EGO)

Participants: Melissa Davis, Leah Rosenberg, Raúl Sanchez, and Roger Maioli (via Zoom). EGO board: Armin Niknam, Mosunmola Adeojo, Alison Walsh, Kevin Artiga, and Taylor Morris.

1:30-2:15 Getting Oriented: PhD and MFA

Review of basic orientation details relevant to all students in the program: offices, mailroom, your schedule and getting ready for your fall classes, the course preference process, understanding your FTE and more. We will circulate a handout ahead and you can ask questions during the session.

2:30-4:00, Hybrid Graduate Student Panel: “What Are You Working On?”

Presenters: Chloe Cook, Ryan Kerr, Karen Libby, Kaylee Lamb, Greg Calabro (via Zoom), and Sayantika Chakraborty.

4:15-5:00 Info for MFA students

This is a session that is intended to review and address the key questions about the first year of the program. MFA students must attend this session. PhD students please skip it.

5:00, Herbert Library Faculty Meet and Greet

 

Details

Date:
August 15, 2023
Time:
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Venue

All events will be held in Turlington 2354 unless otherwise stated