Graduate New Student Orientation
Graduate New Student Orientation is our welcome event to our newest Grad Bengal! You will have the opportunity to meet fellow grad students, participate in workshops, and learn about how to best succeed in graduate school.
Meridian: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Pocatello: Saturday, August 17, 2024
10 - 10:30 a.m. - Check In; Pond Student Union Ballroom
10:30 - 11:35 a.m. - Welcome, Guest Speakers, Title IX Information, and Day Overview
- Dr. Tracy Collum - Interim Graduate School Dean
- Dr. Craig Chatriand - Vice President of Student Affairs
- Dr. Adam Bradford - Acting Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
- Ian Parker - Title IX/Title VI Coordinator
3 Workshop Sessions - 2 Rotations
11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - 1st Workshop Segment
12:20 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. - 2nd Workshop Segment
- Char Byington - Self-Care: Budget-friendly meal planning and shopping; Quad Lounge
- Dr. Kellee Kirkpatrick - Connections; Wood River Room
- Graduate Program Managers - Adjusting to Grad Life: Meet your Support Team; Little Wood Room
1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. - Lunch & Panel; Ballroom
2:00 - 2:30 p.m. Walking Tour; Meet in Ballroom
Stay tuned next summer for our 2024 GNSO!