Here are the events and activities that were offered.
Thursday, August 30 2018
DOWNTOWN CAMPUS activities (with travel arrangements for Macdonald campus students) |
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ACTIVITY |
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DESCRIPTION |
9h30 -14h30
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Grads Connect: Social Networking and Team-Building Activities
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Downtown Campus
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Take an organized shuttle to the downtown campus with senior Mac students to tour the downtown campus area while taking part in fun social activities to connect graduate students with one another. Food will be provided. Please bring water bottle/reusable cup/cutlery if you can.
Shuttle meeting time: 8:20AM at Centennial Centre. Possibility to take earlier shuttle.
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14h30-17h00
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New Residence Hall, 3625 Park Ave., Montreal
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This session will provide you with information and introductions that will help ensure you have a strong start to your graduate and/or postdoctoral career at McGill. Representatives from each of the Students Services as well as the University administrative and support services will be available for you to meet and to provide you with answers to your questions.
Note: Much of the information shared at this downtown Orientation session will be given again at Macdonald Campus on Friday morning, Aug. 31st.
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Following the Discover McGill Orientation
(4 pm onward)
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Thomson House,
3650 McTavish, Montreal
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New and returning Mac Students are invited to discover McGill's central hub for graduate student life! In a lovely limestone building housing a bistro and a bar and hosting many activities and resources, come enjoy a fun-filled and delicious barbecue (free for new students) and meet grad students from many places around the world!
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| Friday, AUGUST 31 2018 |
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ACTIVITY |
LOCATION |
DESCRIPTION |
8h30-8h55
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Student Check-In / Registration
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Students check in or register at the classroom entrance. Please have your McGill ID ready.
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9h00-10h00
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(download)
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Welcome messages from the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Dean and Associate Dean (Graduate Education) of the Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. The Welcome Presentation covers important information, including where to find guidance and support on your road to success as a graduate student at McGill. Introduction to the Skillsets program and graduate student society representatives as well.
Attendance to this session is part of your responsibility as a graduate student to be aware of McGill procedures and regulations.
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10h00-11h00
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Discover McGill - Macdonald Services Fair
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After the Welcome Presentation, students are invited to mingle and chat with representatives from multiple McGill Offices and Services.
Many of your new student colleagues will also be present to greet you from all departments in our Faculty!
McGill Services will include:
and other McGill groups
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11h00-11h45
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Academic Expectations: Coping with the Challenges of Graduate School
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A talk by our very experienced counsellors who can guide you as to how to cope with the mental health challenges, such as stress or anxiety, that you may encounter during your grad studies and what resources are available for you at McGill and Macdonald Campus. A very valuable session! Open to returning students as well.
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11h45-13h00
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Grad Student BBQ Lunch
Hosted by MCGSS
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Representatives from Montreal-area banking institutions will also be available during the lunch period to provide information on their services.
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13h00-14h30
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International Student Information & Orientation
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For international students. Come learn about the services McGill provides for its international graduate students! International Student Services offers:
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Study & student-related immigration information
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Health insurance guidance
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Social and cultural events
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The International Buddy Program
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The International Student Leadership Program
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Workshops and webinars on a variety of topics of interest to international students
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Information sessions on permanent residency
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And much more!
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13h00-14h15
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Library Tour for Graduate Students
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A tour of the Macdonald Campus Library followed by a workshop introducing library essentials for new students. Additional tours will be available early in the term. Please check Mac Library workshop schedule.
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14h45 and onward
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Tour of Macdonald Campus and Ste-Anne’s Village
Sponsored by MCGSS, McGill University Advancement, Mac Market, Macdonald Farm, and Macdonald Grad Studies
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Join other new Mac grad students on a bus tour to discover the Morgan Arboretum and Macdonald Campus Farm, followed by a walking tour of the village of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. Current students will be your tour guides as we explore the large campus and small town.
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