Thursday, August 24, 2017
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9:00 - 9:50 a.m. |
Check-in and Breakfast Buffet Pick up your nametag, get your seating assignment for the breakout sessions, and enjoy a warm breakfast. |
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10:00-10:15 a.m. |
Welcome to Brown Dean Andrew G. Campbell welcomes all graduate students to Brown. He is joined by Sophie Brunau and Elke Breker. |
| 10:15-10:45 a.m. |
Welcome to Graduate School: Academic Life and Opportunities in the Brown International Community Thomas A. Lewis and Shankar Prasad welcome you to the Brown academic community and discuss the many opportunities for international students at the University. |
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10:45-11:45 a.m. |
Affirming Our Values: Scholarship, Expectations, and Resources Learn more about the U.S. learning culture and Brown’s specific environment, with a focus on the Academic Code with Thomas A. Lewis and on community expectations with Yolanda Castillo-Appollonio. |
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12:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions on Academic Life, with Lunch in Peer-Led Groups Master’s Students: Sayles Hall, Main Green |
| 1:45-2:00 p.m. | Break |
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2:00-3:00 pm & |
Concurrent Sessions: Immigration 101 Campus Life at Brown and Beyond Master’s Students: Sayles Hall |
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4:15 p.m. |
Graduate Student Council Ice Cream Social (optional) |
Friday, August 25, 2017: MASTER'S STUDENTS
(doctoral schedule below)
| 9:00-9:45 a.m. |
Light breakfast for master's students |
| 10:00-11:00 a.m. |
Peer Panel: Navigating Graduate Student Life at Brown and in the U.S. for master's students |
| 11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Intercultural Communication Sara Gramley presents intercultural communication questions and scenarios on a variety of topics, with time for discussion. |
| 12:10-1:05p.m. |
Writing, Learning, and Career Resources Panel Representatives from the CareerLAB, Library, and Writing Center give a preview of services and resources, with time for questions. |
| 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. |
Lunch at International House of RI for master's students |
| Departures at 2:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. |
Campus Tours(optional) |
Friday, August 25, 2017: DOCTORAL STUDENTS
(master's schedule above)
| 8:00 - 8:45 a.m. |
Light breakfast for doctoral students |
| 9:00-10:00 a.m. |
Peer Panel: Navigating Graduate Student Life at Brown and in the U.S. for doctoral students |
| 10:10- 11:15 a.m. |
Writing, Learning, Teaching and Career Resources Panel Representatives from the CareerLAB, Library, Sheridan Center, and Writing Center give a preview of services and resources, with time for questions. |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Lunch at International House of RI for doctoral students |
| 1:00-1:50 p.m. |
Intercultural Communication Sara Gramley presents intercultural communication questions and scenarios on a variety of topics, with time for discussion. |
| Departures at 2:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. | Campus Tours (optional) Meeting point: In front of Sayles Hall |
Optional Events:
Informal Activities: Thursday & Friday Evenings and Over the Weekend
Meet other graduate students and have fun at optional informal activities and enrichment opportunities.
International Tea Party for Spouses, Partners, and Families of Graduate Students and Scholars
Please join Global Brown and the International House of Rhode Island for a family tea party following Graduate International Orientation. Partners, spouses, and children of international graduate students and scholars will be able to meet other families and learn about the support that the International House of RI provides, while enjoying coffee, tea and desserts.
Friday August 25, 4-5:30 p.m.
International House of Rhode Island, 8 Stimson Ave, Providence
Please email RSVP here, and email Global Brown Community and Support at gbcs@brown.edu with questions or concerns.
Practical Resources for Life at Brown and Beyond
(no registration required)
An informal question and answer session with Christina Phillips about banks, cell phone providers, driving, and more. Open to students and their families.
Wednesday, August 23
10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Petteruti Lounge, Robert Campus Center
Saturday, August 26,
2:00 p.m., Petteruti Lounge, Robert Campus Center
Email Etiquette at the University
(advance registration required)
Sign up via the English Language Learning website for a one-hour workshop with Sara Gramley.
Monday, August 28, 10:00 a.m., Sciences Library, Room 520
Wednesday, August 30, 10:00 a.m., Sciences Library, Room 520
Local Language: Interpreting Idioms and Acronyms
(advance registration required)
Sign up via the English Language Learning website for a one-hour workshop with Sara Gramley.
Monday, August 28, 11:00 a.m., Sciences Library, Room 520
Wednesday, August 30, 11:00 a.m., Sciences Library, Room 520
Navigating Brown University Libraries and Support for Your Research and Teaching: Breakouts for the Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences
(advance registration required)
Sign up via the Library website for a two-hour workshop with Sarah Evelyn.
Tuesday, August 29, 10:00 a.m., Digital Scholarship Lab (First Floor of the Rockefeller Library)
Employment Information and Work Authorization Session
(no registration required)
Presenters: Elke Breker and Kelsey Dennis
Tuesday, August 29, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Macmillan 115
International Graduate Student Orientation is organized by the Graduate School, the Office of International Student and Scholar Services, the Office of Global Engagement, and the Office of the Vice President for Campus Life and Student Services.