8/21/2012
Engineering at Illinois will be hosting a series of events welcoming students to the college and its departments. Some are for all students. Others are for graduate students or first-year students. All should be a great way to kick off the 2012 academic year. Details on the events are below.
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Engineering at Illinois will be hosting a series of events welcoming students to the college and its departments. Some are for all students. Others are for graduate students or first-year students. All should be a great way to kick off the 2012 academic year. Details on the events are below.
Wednesday, August 22, 9:30-11:00 am
Required orientation for all incoming graduate students in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.
MatSE Graduate Student Picnic
Wednesday, August 22, 5:30-7:30 pm
For all graduate students, faculty, and staff in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Dean’s Reception for Incoming International Students & Families
Thursday, August 23,
4:00-6:00 pm
A welcoming reception for the families of incoming international students. Meet members of the College of Engineering’s leadership team and learn about campus resources available to both parents and students. http://engineering.illinois.edu/events/international
Computer Science Grad Orientation
Friday, August 24, 2:00-4:00 pm
Review of departmental policy and procedures for all new computer science grad students.
Saturday, August 25, 1:00-4:30 pm
Engineering first-year students’ official welcome to Engineering at Illinois. Highlights include stories from engineers, meeting classmates and faculty, entertainment, and activities. This event serves as the start of Engineering 100 course, so all first-year engineering students are encouraged to attend.
Computer Science Freshman Orientation
Sunday, August 26, 4:00-7:30 pm
An orientation and welcome for all first-year computer science students. Highlights include a welcome from an alum and meeting classmates and faculty.
Industrial & Enterprise Systems New Graduate Student Reception
Monday, August 27, 4:00-6:00 pm
For new graduate students and postdocs in industrial & enterprise systems engineering.
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering New Grad Student Welcome
Tuesday, August 28, 2:00 pm
All ChBE graduate students, faculty and staff are welcome.
Welcome for New Undergraduate Physics Majors
Tuesday, August 28, 4:00 pm
A welcome event for first-year and transfer students in physics.
Wednesday, August 29,
4:00-6:00pm
The Dean's welcome event for all new undergraduate students in the College of Engineering. Food, fun, music, and more!
Computer Science Meet & Greet Grad Student BBQ
Thursday, August 30, 4:30-7:30 pm
Welcome back for all computer science grad students. A chance to meet faculty and staff. Food, fun, music and games!
ECE Freshman Mentor Kick-Off BBQ
Thursday, August 30, 5:00 pm
This program pairs incoming ECE freshmen with upper-class students who can give advice about coursework, job opportunities and life on campus. Links for Mentors and Mentees.
ECE Freshman Fusion
Tuesday, September 5, 5:00 pm
Orientation program for new freshmen and transfers in the electrical and computer engineering department. Includes introduction to research areas and resources, introduction of various student organizations, presentation of their Class of 2016 banner and t-shirts, and pizza to close.
MatSE Undergraduate Picnic
Wednesday, September 5, 5:00-6:30pm
For all undergraduates, faculty, and staff in the materials science and engineering department.
Annual Physics Picnic
Saturday, September 8, 4:00-7:00pm
A picnic for graduate students, postdocs, and faculty in physics.
CEE Fall Kick-off
Wednesday, September 12, 5:00-6:30pm
Welcome event for all civil and environmental engineering students, including games, pizza, and information on student organizations.
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For additional information, contact the appropriate departmental office or the College of Engineering Office of Undergraduate Programs, 217/333-32280.