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New Students
Orientation
New Student Orientation for College of Education Graduate Students
Thanks to those of you who could attend our New Student Orientation events on Tuesday, September 29!. 
We enjoyed having you with us and hope that you found the information useful.
Extended Orientation
These optional events can provide you with supplementary information and introduce you to other incoming and current graduate students in the College of Education, who will become part of your support network in the coming years.
Please let us know which of these events you have an interest in attending. This helps with our planning, and we will send you a reminder about each event you select!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM - Miller Hall Student Lounge
Associated Students of the College of Education (ASCE) Social Gathering
All new students are invited to come out to this informal gathering to meet your ASCE representatives! This is a great opportunity to learn more about ASCE and get your questions answered about the College of Education community.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Miller Hall 206E
Office of Minority Recruitment & Retention Coffee Hour
Join the staff of the College’s Office of Minority Recruitment & Retention for their first weekly Coffee Hour of the 2009-2010 year! Meet the staff, meet other students, learn about the office, and find out ways you can become involved. Students of color, international students, and all students who have an interest in promoting and creating a culturally, racially, and ethnically diverse environment are welcome!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM - Suzzallo Instruction Lab
Suzzallo Library Research Workshop
The Education Librarian will provide an overview of the education section of the library and databases you will likely need to further your research endeavors. (an identical session is offered during the day on 10/12.)
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Miller Hall 104
Associated Students of the College of Education (ASCE) and Educators for Social Justice (ESJ) Brown Bag Research Roundtable
Hosted by two of the College’s student groups, current College of Education students will share their approaches to research and discuss how they discovered and connected to their research topics. In addition, they will share tips on where to find resources and support throughout the process. This is an informal session where any question or concern is welcome!
Thursday, October 8, 2009 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Miller Hall 104
International Student & Faculty Potluck
All international students – and all other students who have an interest in international education and international student life – are invited to the first International Student Potluck of the year. Meet other international students, as well as College of Education faculty who are involved in international education, and engage in conversations!
Friday, October 9, 2009 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM – Miller Hall 212
Diversity Task Force Event (tentative)
Monday, October 12, 2009 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Suzzallo Instruction Lab
Suzzallo Library Research Workshop
The Education Librarian will provide an overview of the education section of the library and databases you will likely need to further your research endeavors. (an identical session is offered in the evening on 10/6.)
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 7:00PM – 8:00 PM – Miller Hall 212
Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree Overview Workshop for New Students
This workshop will provide an overview of the process and steps for obtaining the M.Ed. degree in the College of Education.
Friday, October 16, 2009 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM – Miller Hall 104
Doctoral Degree Overview Workshop for New Students
This workshop will provide an overview of the process and steps for obtaining the Ph.D. and Ed.D. degrees in the College of Education.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Miller Hall 411
Writing Center Workshop APA Citation Style
The College of Education Writing Center Staff will help you to understand some of the important components of writing that you will need to know throughout your graduate career.
Friday, October 23, 2009 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Miller Hall 104
Funding Your Graduate Studies Panel Discussion
Do you have questions about how to fund your graduate education this year or in future years? A panel of students, staff, & faculty will discuss various ways that students find funding while in the College of Education. We won’t pass out money, but we can promise good information and leads!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Miller Hall 112
Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program “What Now?” Panel Discussion & Social
Participants in the Peer-to-Peer Mentoring program are invited to this special informational event and social! A panel of experienced students will help new students think about “what’s next” in the quarter and in the academic year. There will be time set aside for questions – and afterwards, stay for a social hour with other students in the Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program.
Friday, November 13, 2009 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Miller Hall Room 104
IRB/Human Subjects Workshop
Faculty and staff from the College who are familiar with research and with the regulations governing the use of human subjects in research will provide an overview of the steps you must take before conducting research using human subjects. This workshop is intended for doctoral students and advanced master’s students; all other interested graduate students are encouraged to attend, too.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you have any questions related to the orientation events, or how to navigate your new role as a graduate student at the University of Washington, please feel free to contact us: 206-543-7834 or edinfo@uw.edu.
Address Changes: As a reminder, if you have moved recently, please update your address with the Registrar's Office by updating your local address on your "My UW" webpage (http://myuw.washington.edu/), which is located under the "Student Personal Services" tab, under "Change of Address." This will ensure that the College of Education has your most recent address and that you will be included in future mailings.
New international students: please follow this link to learn about orientation and check-in procedures for international students:
ttp://fiuts.org/students/international/gettingready.html.
Again, welcome to the UW College of Education! We look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Offices of Student Services and Advancement & University Relations
Margaret Ann Bollmeier, Assistant Dean for Advancement & External Relations
Rebecca Butler, Program Assistant
Julie Carpenter, TA, Writing Center
Shelley Cowan, Assistant Director of Development
Maria Crossman, Development Assistant
Cristina Gaeta, SA, Office of Minority Recruitment & Retention
Marty Howell, Director of Student Services
Lynda Jensen, Administrative Coordinator
Steve Kerr, Associate Dean for Academic Programs
Lisa Murakami, Student Services Specialist / Outreach & Advising
Liz Peterson, SA, Office of Minority Recruitment & Retention
Mairead Reinhard, Communications & Alumni Relations Manager
Cynthia del Rosario, Director of Graduate Minority Recruitment & Retention
Paula Wetterhahn, Student Services Specialist / Student Support
