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New Students
Orientation
2011 New Student Orientation for College of Education Graduate Students
The UW College of Education has an exciting series of events planned to help incoming students learn about the college, meet its faculty and other new students, and transition smoothly into life as a College of Education student.
Please RSVP to help us plan our events appropriately for the New Student Orientation!
Calendar Of Orientation Events
Tuesday, September 27th
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Students of Color & International Student Orientation / Discussion – Miller Hall 212
Incoming students of color and international students are invited to attend this event to learn about relevant information and resources, and to participate in discussion about graduate student life in the College of Education. All students who have an interest in promoting and creating a culturally, racially, and ethnically diverse environment are invited to attend.
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Students of Color & International Student Luncheon / Faculty Panel – Miller Hall 320
Attendees of the Students of Color and International Student Luncheon are invited to a buffet lunch to socialize with other students and with faculty and staff. All students who have an interest in promoting and creating a culturally, racially, and ethnically diverse environment are invited to attend.
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Resource Fair – Miller Hall, 2nd Floor
One stop shopping to learn what you need to know to get you through grad school! All students should attend the Resource Fair, where student groups and staff from the College of Education as well as the University of Washington will welcome you and introduce you to their services. Come learn about these important campus resources!
2:30 - 3:00 PM UAW Academic Student Employee Union Presentation – Miller Hall 320
If you are a new Academic Student Employee (RA, TA, & GSA, etc.), please attend the UAW Academic Student Employee Union presentation. All students who have obtained assistantships for the first time, or plan to obtain assistantships during the 2009-2010 school year, are strongly encouraged to attend.
3:00 - 5:30 PM New Student Orientation – Miller Hall 301
Learn about the College, our resources, and hear from the people you will need to know during your degree program. The program includes a panel of returning master’s and/or doctoral students from each study area who will share their experiences and answer questions.
5:30 - 6:00 PM Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program Introductions – Miller Hall, 3rd floor
Experienced student mentors and incoming student mentees have the opportunity to meet each other for the first time. Mentees learn from first-hand experience about the programs, practices, and norms of the College. It’s not too late to sign up, so please consider participating in this program, which enriches the lives of graduate students. To learn more, visit https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/edinfo/138309
6:00 – 8:00 PM New Student Reception – The Burke Museum
Don’t miss this event! Come mingle with your peers, current students, alums, faculty, staff, and administration at this special evening reception. To be held at the Burke Museum, this reception is designed to help you meet faculty, staff, new and current students at the College. For those participating in the Peer to Peer Mentoring Program, peer mentors and mentees have the opportunity to further their introductory conversations.
Calendar Of Extended Orientation Events
We hope that you will be able to attend these additional events. They are designed to provide you with the information that you need to know as you begin this important new stage in your academic life, as well as to 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 RSVP. This helps with our planning, and we will send you a reminder about each event you select!
Monday, October 3, 2011 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM, Miller Hall Student Lounge
Associated Students of the College of Education (ASCE) First Open Meeting
All COE students are welcome to attend to hear what the ASCE board is planning for the coming year and to learn how to become involved. There will be an opportunity to join a variety of student committees and ASCE would love to have both new and returning students take part.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM, Miller Hall 206
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 2011-2012 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!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Miller Hall Student Lounge
Welcome Back Gathering (Sponsored by all COE Student Organizations!)
See old friends and make new ones at a happy hour in the newly remodeled Student Lounge. Do you want to learn more about your COE student organizations? Want to get involved but not sure who to talk to? What does ASCE, SICE, ESJ, IECE, and GPSS stand for anyway???? Come meet, mingle and enjoy refreshments with your fellow College of Ed-ers and officers of the student organizations to learn more. The student lounge wouldn't have been a reality without the work of your student organizations! Hear what's in store for the coming school year and how you can participate, or just come enjoy a snack and drink before or after class! COE student organizations are sponsoring this event and all students, faculty and staff are invited.
Monday, October 10, 2011 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 on 10/12 in the morning)
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Miller Hall 212
Masters Degree Overview Workshop
This workshop is intended to give an overview of the steps required to complete a master’s degree in the College of Education.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 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 on 10/10 in the evening)
Friday, October 14, 2011 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Miller Hall 104
Doctoral Degree Overview Workshop
This workshop is intended to give an overview of the steps required to complete the Ph.D. and Ed.D. degrees in the College of Education.
TBA – Event date & time is tentative.
Writing Center Workshop APA Citation Style
Tuesday, November 8, 2011 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM, Miller Hall 104
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.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Miller Hall 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.
Again, welcome to the UW College of Education! We look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Offices of Student Services and Minority Recruitment & Retention
Renee Dole, Program Assistant & Curriculum Coordinator
Cristina Gaeta, GSA, Office of Minority Recruitment & Retention
Marty Howell, Assistant Dean for Academic & Student Affairs
Kent Jewell, Secretary Supervisor
Lisa Murakami, Student Services Specialist / Outreach & Advising
Michael Nielsen, Certification Officer
Cazandra Santos, Secretary Senior, Undergraduate Programs
Dudney Sylla, GSA, Office of Minority Recruitment & Retention
Paula Wetterhahn, Student Services Specialist / Student Support
GSA, Office of Minority Recruitment & Retention (TBA)
