Event

Cohort 12 Orientation

September 15th & 16th 2012

Saturday, September 15
Location: Mary Gates 241

12:45 1:00
Coffee and tea service

1:00 2:00
Welcome and Introductions
Anita Verna Crofts, Associate Director
David Domke, Department of Communication Chair
MCDM Experience Overview & Books
Hanson Hosein, Director

2:00 3:00
Cohort 12 and Faculty introductions

3:00 3:15
Break

3:15 3:30
Career Support System

3:30 4:30
Library Orientation, Jessica Albano, UW Communication Studies Librarian

4:30 5:30
University of Washington campus tour -- optional
Current Students
A team of current student guides will meet incoming Cohort 12 students at Mary Gates 241 The tour is optional, but if you're looking for the best places to park on class nights, score good coffee, and make the most of all the campus has to offer, this is a can't-miss opportunity.

Sunday, September 16
Location: Mary Gates 241

8:45 9:00
Coffee and tea service

9:00 10:00
Academic Overview
Lisa Coutu, Faculty Advisor
Heather Werckle, Graduate Program Advisor
Anita Verna Crofts

10:00 10:30
Fellows Program Introduction

10:30 10:45
Break

10:45 12:00
Student Panel Q & A

12:00 1:00
Lunch Provided in Mary Gates Hall Lobby

1:00 2:30
Community Scholarship:
Four Peaks, Flip The Media & First Fridays
Scott Macklin, Associate Director
Elizabeth Wiley & Patrick Doherty, Flip the Media Co-editors
Ashley-Rose O'Mara, Program Manager

2:30 3:00
Website, Calendar, LinkedIn, Twitter, Ashley-Rose O'Mara, Program Manager

3:00 - 3:30
Wrap Up & Final Remarks
Hanson Hosein, MCDM Director

3:15 5:00
Dessert Reception in Mary Gates Hall Lobby
New & Current Students
Advisory Board Members
Faculty and Staff
Families Invited!