Graduate Orientation 2009
Welcome to the resource page for some of the talks and presentations given at the Graduate Orientation 2009.
Making the Most of your Mentoring Opportunities
Dr. Katie Hirschboeck, Climatology (Chair, Global Change GIDP)
Learn how to find the right faculty mentors for you, what to expect from them, what they will expect from you, strategies for a successful mentoring experience, and how to avoid mentoring pitfalls
The Campus Health Service & the AzBOR Student Health Insurance Program
Kris Kreutz, Campus Health Services, and Nikki Fisher-Quittmeyer, Aetna Student Health
An overview of health services and health insurance available to graduate students at the University of Arizona.
Keys to Being a Successful (and Ethical) Graduate Student
Jenny Hoit, Professor, Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences
This session addresses issues that are critical to being a successful, productive, and happy graduate student, including how to thrive in a demanding environment and how to stay out of trouble
Financial Aid and Funding Resources for Graduate Education
Cindy Quick, Graduate Financial Aid Counselor
Learn the ins and outs of financial aid for graduate students and find out what funding resources may be available to you. PLEASE NOTE: This session will pertain mainly to US Citizens and eligible non-residents.
UA Library Resources and Services for Graduate Students
Jen Tellman and Maliaca Oxnam, Library
Focusing on how graduate students can access library resources and also utilize other library services for their research and course work
