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Organizer	University of Victoria
Title	University of Victoria Graduate Student Orientation
Category	Education
Location	Victoria, British Columbia
Date	September 1, 2017
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Web site	http://www.uvic.ca/orientation/graduate/
Description	University of Victoria Graduate Student Orientation Friday, Sept. 1, 2017 If you're a graduate student new to UVic or new to graduate studies, be sure to participate in our Graduate Student Orientation program. Attend sessions on research methods, scholarship applications and career opportunities while connecting with staff, faculty and students. ◾Discuss topics critical to graduate-student success ◾Network with new and current graduate students ◾Learn about key campus locations and resources Program Graduate Student Orientation runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Start time Activity 9:00 a.m. Check-in or register at the University Centre. Late check-in and registration will continue after 10:00 a.m. at the info tent beside Petch Fountain in the Quad. 9:20 a.m. Welcome ceremony and presentation in Farquhar Auditorium 10:30 a.m. Conference style workshops 12:00 p.m. Barbeque lunch and information fair 1:15 p.m. Conference style workshops 2:45 p.m. Graduate-specific campus tours (optional) 4:00 p.m. Afternoon social Workshops You can select up to four workshops when you register. ◾Academic integrity and expectations ◾Conduct your research ethically ◾Co-op and Career: Career strategies for graduate students ◾Getting to know the UVic library as a researcher ◾Graduate student teaching 101 ◾Let's Get Mobilized: How does engaging with your Union bolster your Grad Student Experience ◾Maintaining your student-supervisor relationship ◾Meet and greet for Indigenous students ◾Not in the syllabus: Practical strategies for student success ◾Tri-council scholarships: SSHRC, CIHR, NSERC Check back later for workshop schedule and descriptions! Registration Pre-registration is required for all students and closes on August 15, 2017.

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