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iWelcome Week 2009
September 29 - October 2, 2009
iWelcome Week is the kick off to the new school year. All activities are optional, but you are highly encouraged to take this opportunity to meet and mingle with the iSchool community. New and returning students are encouraged to participate.
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Friday, September 25
ALISS Student Group Social
Time: 5:00-7:00 pm
Location: HUB Bowling Alley
Sponsored by ALISS
ALISS is kicking off iWelcome Week 2009 a bit early and with style. The ALISS Student Group Social is a chance for new and returning MLIS students to mix and mingle. This social time occurs during the Online MLIS Orientation Week and just after the Residential MLIS Orientation ends. Join ALISS and your fellow MLIS students for some pizza, bowling, and good times!
Tuesday, September 29
All iSchool Orientation
Time: 1:00-2:30 pm
Location: Johnson Hall 102
Sponsored by Student Services
Check-in begins at 1:00 pm, and orientation begins at 1:30 pm. The All iSchool Orientation is the Information School's official welcome event for all incoming Informatics, MLIS, MSIM, and PhD students.
All iSchool Fair
Time: 2:30-4:00 pm
Location: Suzzallo Library Cafe, Room 101
Sponsored by Student Services
Immediately following the Orientation, come join us for the All iSchool Fair, featuring a number of iSchool student groups. It is a great oppoprtunity to mingle with current students and faculty.
iWorld Happy Hour
Time: 4:30-6:00 pm
Location: Finn McCools
Join iWorld for Happy Hour at Finn McCools in the U-district. iWorld is a forum for student and faculty conversations about library and information topics from an international perspective as well as the cultural and diversity issues important to the U.S. community of information professionals. This is an opportunity to learn more about how our work relates to the global community. The first round is on us so come early!
Wednesday, September 30
SAA-UW Tour of Special Collections
Time: 10:00-11:30 am
Location: Special Collections Lobby, Allen Library
Sponsored by SAA-UW
Join the UW chapter of the Society of American Archivists in a tour of Special Collections. See come cool, old stuff and meet other students interested in archives! Meet in the Special Collections lobby in the basement of Allen Library.
Student Fiscal Services Overview
Time: 10:30-11:30 am
Location: MGH 420
Sponsored by UW Student Fiscal Services
Student Fiscal Services invites you to learn more about tuition account billing and payment, WA State residency, disbursement of financial aid, fellowships, TAs/RAs, student tax issues, budgeting, and other financial needs.
Information Navigation: Helpful "Tips and Tricks"
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Location: MGH 420
As budding information professionals, we know how easy it is to get "overwhelmed" when transitioning into a new, information-rich environment. Come to this ASIS+T sponsored workshop/discussion to learn (and share) some simple, practical ways of coping with this challenge, particularly as new iSchool students. The main focus of this event will be technology-related tips, tricks, and troubleshooting.
Overview: School Library Media Program
Time: 5:30-6:30 pm
Location: MGH 420
Sponsored by Student Services
Are you interested in working in a K-12 public school library? Attend this session for more information on how to obtain the School Library Media certificate program while completing your MLIS degree. This session may also benefit those interested in children’s/youth services in general.
iYouth Pizza Party & Book Swap
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: MGH 420
Sponsored by iYouth
iYouth is sponsoring a pizza party and book swap for anyone interested in being involved with the group aimed at supporting children and teen librarianship. Bring any used or new children's/teen book and trade for another book! Meet the officers and get involved.
Thursday, October 1
Student Mixer
Time: 12:00-2:00 pm
Location: MGH 420
Sponsored by the iSchool Student Leadership Council
The SLC is hosting an event to welcome all incoming and returning students in the iSchool.
iArts Tour of Henry Art Gallery and Happy Hour
Time: 3:30-6:00 pm
Location: Henry Art Gallery
Sponsored by iArts
Join iArts in a tour of the Henry Art Gallery, one of two musuems on campus that are free for students. After checking out the exhibits, we'll head over to the Ave. for happy hour. Meet in front of the Henry and don't forget your Husky Card! iArts is a forum for students to learn about arts-oriented librarianship and to discover the artists and creative arts interests among students at the iSchool.
Overview of WA State Tuition Exemption
Time: 5:00-6:00 pm
Location: MGH 310D
Sponsored by Student Services
This session is for new MLIS student who intend to make use of the tuition exemption available to current state employees. Includes information on how to register for LIS and other iSchool classes, policies or procedures for TE students, and tips for successful completion of the MLIS program.
sALA Happiest Hour
Time: 5:00-7:00 pm
Location: Kate's Pub, Wallingford
Sponsored by SALA
Celebrate your last night of freedom before graduate school begins by joining the UW student chapter of the American Library Association for a happy hour celebration at Kate's Pub in Wallingford.
Information Management Mixer
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm
Location: MGH 420
Sponsored by AIMS
An informal mixer for MSIM students, faculty, and staff, and an opportunity to mix and talk with each other.
Friday, October 2
Career Search 101
Time: 10:30-11:30 am
Location: MGH 420
Sponsored by Student Services
Various departments on the UW campus will begin hosting career fairs in October; the iSchool will host our annual one in January. Come to this session to learn about building resumes, networking, navigating a career fair, and a number of ways to get a jump start on your professional development.
iSchool Research Orientation
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: MGH 420
Sponsored by iSchool Reasearch Admin
Learn more about the world of student research and funding at the UW iSchool. Upcoming graduate and undergraduate opportunities with current areas of administrative support will be presented.
SLA-UW Happy Hour Social
Time: 4:30-6:00 pm
Location: Meet at MGH 420
The Special Libraries Association at the University of Washington is a student group that seeks to expose Information School students to careers in special libraries and the information industry in general. SLA promotes and strengthens its members through learning, advocacy, and networking initiatives. In conjunction with the
Pacific Northwest Chapter of SLA, SLA-UW facilitates communication between students and professionals while having fun in the process! Please join us for a brief informational meeting so we can introduce you to SLA-UW and answer any questions you may have. At 5:00 pm we will all head out for drinks on the Ave.
IUGA LAN Party
Time: 8:00 pm - 3:00 am
Location: MGH 420, 430, 440
Sponsored by IUGA
A night of junk food-fueled, blissful gaming. And mom isn't here to make you go to bed! We play (pc): TF2, COD4 (console): Rock Band/ Guitar Hero, Smash Bros. First year iStudents play free with pre-registration! All other iStudents: $5 prereg, $7 at the door. Click here to register.