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Robert M. La Follette
School of Public Affairs
1225 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: 608.262.3581
Fax: 608.265.3233
Last updated:
August 18, 2011
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Student Orientation Schedule: 2010
Tuesday-Thursday, August 24-August 26, 2010
Information:
Tuesday, August 24
Executive Dining Room, Grainger Hall, 975 University Avenue
9 a.m. Check-in and Continental Breakfast
Meet staff, students and faculty, pick up name tag, have individual photos taken, edit bio, order a “Bob” T-shirt or mug and/or schedule an individual appointment with student services coordinator Mary Cate Treleven or associate director Don Moynihan.
9:30 a.m. Welcome, Overview and Introductions
Director Carolyn Heinrich and associate director Don Moynihan
9:45-10:30 a.m. Faculty Panel: Research Interests and Words of Advice for First Semester
1295 Grainger Hall, 975 University Avenue
Professors Susan Yackee, Isao Kamata and Mark Copelovitch
10:30-11:15 a.m. Curricular and Academic Information
- Associate director Don Moynihan gives overview of the graduate program, its core courses and concentrations.
- Student services coordinator Mary Cate Treleven introduces the La Follette student handbook and explains joint degree/certificate process.
- Career Development Coordinator Mary Russell describes how to work effectively to advance career goals and outlines PA 800, the Career Development Seminar.
- Publications director Karen Faster discusses student news and profiles, alumni relations.
11:15 a.m. Break
11:30 a.m. La Follette School Student Association Icebreaker and Connecting with Second-Year Students
1295 Grainger Hall, 975 University Avenue
La Follette School Student Association President Erika Jones introduces the association and its officers.
12:30 p.m. Lunch
Executive Dining Room, first floor of Grainger Hall (near the Business School cafeteria), 975 University Avenue
Faculty, staff and some continuing students at Grainger Hall,
Executive Dining Room
2 p.m. First Math Review Session
1295 Grainger Hall, 975 University Avenue
The goal of the math camp is review the concepts outlined in the documents sent to students during the summer. Students should come to the review session prepared to ask questions.
4 p.m. Students Gather on Memorial Union’s Terrace
New students can visit with continuing students.
5-7 p.m. LSSA Picnic
La Follette School, 1225 Observatory Drive
First-year and continuing students and their familes gather with faculty and staff. Information: Sylvia Fredericks, .
Wednesday, August 25
10 a.m.-noon Second Math Review and Math Assessment
1295 Grainger Hall, 975 University Avenue
9 a.m.-1 p.m. La Follette School Student Association Used Textbook Sale
Student Lounge, La Follette School, 1225 Observatory Drive
Thursday, August 26
8–8:30 a.m. Gather for Breakfast before LSSA Volunteer Activity
La Follette School, 1225 Observatory Drive
9 a.m.-noon Volunteer Activity at the University Arboretum
Thursday, September 2
Classes begin