Orientation:  Class of 2020

 

Orientation is the gateway to your rigorous two-year immersion program at the J-School. The week is designed to give you time at school before the intensity of the fall semester really gets underway.   

During the course of orientation, expect to connect with each of your classmates and instructors. There will be plenty of time for questions and a chance to meet with key people to get you grounded at North Gate Hall, which quickly becomes your new home. 

Looking forward to working with all of you.

 

ORIENTATION AGENDA:
August 16 - 17, 2018

All programming is in North Gate Hall.

 

THURSDAY | August 16

8:30 - 9:00 am Check-In | Coffee and Light Refreshments

 

9:00-9:30 am Welcome Address | Dean Edward Wasserman

 

9:30- 9:45 am Student Services Overview
Assistant Dean of Academics Jeremy Rue (‘07), Assistant Dean of Students Kara Platoni (‘99), Michele Kerr, Camille Koué, Joanne Straley, Pam Gleason, Chris O’Dea, Rick Johnson, Topher Routh

 

9:45-10:30 am Student Introductions | Class of 2020  (prep questions will be provided)

 

10:30-Noon Getting to Know North Gate Hall | Orientation and Access
Keys, Swipe Card, Staff Offices, Building and Lab Overview

  • Pickup keys ($50 in cash or check required for deposit)
  • Swipe card set-up (Cal Student ID Required)

 

Noon-1:30 pm Lunch with J200/J282 Sections

Oakland North : Room 108 (Lower Newsroom)
Richmond Confidential : Room 142 (Library)
Health and Environment : Room 106 (Upper Newsroom)
Living on the Flipside of the Tech Boom : Room 209 (Greenhouse)

 

1:30-2:15 pm Emergency Preparedness and Safety in the Building

 

2:15-2:45 pm Understanding The Tang Student Health Center and UC Health Insurance | Tami Cate, Tang Center Communications Manager

 

2:45-3:00 pm Break | Coffee and Light Refreshments

 

3:00-3:30 pm Class of 2020 Group Photo
North Gate Hall Courtyard

 

3:30-5:00 pm Dr. Daniel Ellsberg in Conversation 
Writer, Lecturer, Activist and Berkeley Journalism Advisory Board Member
Book: Secrets: A Memoir of Vietnam and the Pentagon Papers

 

5:00-5:30 pm Student Services | Prep for Friday and Check-Out
North Gate Hall Courtyard

 

 

FRIDAY | August 17

8:00-9:00 am Check-In | Coffee and Light Refreshments

 

International Students: Meet your J-Peers and BIO Adviser
North Gate Hall Room 108 (Lower Newsroom)

 

Domestic Students: Arrive anytime between 8:00-9:00 am to take your headshot.
North Gate Hall Courtyard

 

9:00-11:00 am Care and Access: J-School Equipment and Insurance
Chris O’Dea, Production Manager, Rick Johnson, Equipment Coordinator
North Gate Hall Library (laptops required)

 

11:00-Noon Headshots | Hard Drive Purchase
North Gate Hall Courtyard

  • Hard Drives available for purchase (est. cost $150-$325, details to come)
  • Come looking your best for your headshot picture

 

Noon-1:30 pm Pete Nicks (‘99) In Conversation | Lunch provided
Award Winning Documentary filmmaker, alum and Berkeley
Journalism Advisory Board Member
Documentary Film: The Force

 

1:30-2:00 pm Break

 

2:00-2:30 pm Career Planning Overview and Check-in
Pam Gleason, Director of Career Planning

 

2:30-3:00 pm Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct Expectations
Dean Edward Wasserman,
Assistant Dean of Academics Jeremy Rue (‘07)
Assistant Dean of Students Kara Platoni (‘99)

 

3:00-4:00 pm Student Life | Meet Your Student Community

 

4:00-4:30 pm Orientation Wrap - up | Your J-School Experience
Joanne Straley, Director of Student Services
Michele Kerr, Graduate Student Adviser

 

4:30-6:00 pm Welcome Class of 2020 Student Mixer
Hosted by the J-School Affinity Groups and The Student Leadership Committee (TLC)

 

 

Schedule subject to change.

 GO BEARS!