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Agenda: New Graduate Student Orientation

The New Graduate Student Orientation will be held virtually on August 5, from 8:30am to 12:30pm.

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8:30–8:45 am

Welcome & Introduction
Marieke Van Puymbroeck, Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School

8:45–9:15 am

Mentoring and Professional Development
Ernest L. Brothers, Associate Dean of the Graduate School

9:15–10:00 am

Financing Your Education
Graduate Assistantships, Marla Bruner, Associate Dean, Director of Student Services
Financial Aid, Tim Woods, Associate Director, Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

10:00–10:45 am

Health and Wellness
Student Health Insurance, Jaclyn Slack, Senior Account Manager, Hildreth Agency
Health and Wellness at UT, Nicole Saylor, Director, Student Counseling Center

10:45–11:30 am

Staying on Track
Title IX, Laura Bryant, Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Prevention, Training, and Evaluation
Getting Unstuck: Ombuds Services, Duren Thompson, Educational Program Coordinator, Office of Ombuds Services

11:30 am–12:15 pm

Graduate Student Life Panel
Kittu Pannu, Graduate Student Senate President
Chasidy Harris, Graduate Student Senate Vice President
Fernanda Carriedo, Graduate Student Panelist
Abishek Sahoo, Graduate Student Panelist

12:15–12:30 pm

Closing Remarks