To all the new graduate students – welcome to the UBC Anthropology graduate program! The Department of Anthropology is excited to meet everyone and we wish you a smooth transition into the new school year. The Graduate Student Orientation on Tuesday September 5, 2017 will ensure that you are well prepared for your graduate studies in Anthropology.
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9:30 – 11:00am (ANSO 2107)
Departmental Orientation for New Graduate Students
*Mandatory Attendance*
Meet the Department Head, Michael Blake; Graduate Program Chair, Bruce Miller & AGSC members; Invited faculty members teaching core graduate courses; AGSA Co-Presidents, Heather Robertson, Michelle Hak Hepburn, AGSA members; Administrator, Eleanore Asuncion; Graduate Program Assistant, Adam Wright & Department Secretary, Joyce Ma
11:00 – 1:00pm (ANSO 134)
Department Orientation Session for Teaching Assistants & Instructors
*Mandatory Attendance*
A training workshop for all TA’s. Instructors with TA’s are required to attend. A CUPE 2278 union rep will be present to give a short talk.
11:30 – 12:30pm (ANSO 207)
A welcome for new and returning undergraduate students.
1:00 – 2:30pm (ANSO Small Groups Lounge & Lawn)
Anthropology BBQ Lunch
Open to Undergraduate & Graduate students, Faculty and Staff
2:30pm (ANSO Lounge, ANSO 208)
Grad to Grad Informal Info Session
*Mandantory Attendance for Incoming Grads*
Come chat with current graduate students about settling into the department, living in Vancouver, and enjoying student life. Plus “ANSO Building tour” @ 4:00pm.
5:00pm (Venue, to be announced)
Post-orientation “Pub Meet and Greet”
A chance for faculty, students and staff to get to know each other.
