Fall 2011 Graduate Student Orientation Videos

A comprehensive overview of what new graduate students can expect in the beginning phase of graduate student life at UWM. From Sept.1, 2011.

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Introduction

Opening Remarks — 4:56
Amber Tucker, Graduate School

Welcome From Campus Administration — 25:56
Remarks from Chancellor Mike Lovell, Interim Provost Johannes Britz, Interim Graduate School Dean David Yu, and Graduate School Associate Dean Marija Gajdardziska-Josifovska

Panel Discussions

You and your advisor: A vital relationship for success — 12:26
  • Amanda Seligman, Associate Professor, History and Urban Studies
  • Nelsen, Graduate Student, History

“I wish I knew then...” — 10:38
Current graduate students discuss and answer questions about how they've learned to thrive in graduate school.
  • Yolanda White, Higher Education Administration
  • Leah Doughty, Biological Sciences

Graduate Student Support

Fellowships, Assistantships & Health Benefits — 5:31
TA, RA, PA Policy, Procedures — Kathleen Koch, Graduate School
Graduate Student Travel Awards — Kathleen Koch, Graduate School

University Resources

Career Development Center — 8:10
Thomas Bachhuber, Director

Wendy Luljak, Senior IT Communications Strategist

UWM Libraries — 5:08
Linda Kopecky, Department of Research & Instructional Support

Norris Health Center — 6:50
Sarah Belstock

The Writing Center — 10:36
Margaret Mika, Director

University Safety and Assurances — 4:04
Zachary Steuerwald, Safety and Environmental Programs Manager

University Information Technology Services (UITS) — 8:11
Wendy Luljak, Senior IT Communications Strategist

Equity Diversity Services — 2:24
Patricia Villareal, Director

Graduate School Policies and Expectations — 14:53
Michael Liston, Associate Dean, Graduate School