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G O - M A P
GRADUATE
OPPORTUNITIES & MINORITY ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
graduate excellence
through diversity
presents
Prospective Student Days
2007
March 29-30, 2007
Admitted prospective graduate students of color (starting their graduate
work at the UW in Autumn 2007) are invited to participate in Prospective
Student Days 2007. Prospective students will participate in departmental
events while also enjoying GO-MAP sponsored activities including a
reception, campus tour, and information lunch. Students have several
opportunities to network with students and faculty from various
departments and to learn about funding, housing, campus climate, and
living in Seattle.
UW Departments, registration is required for prospective students to
attend the events below. Please contact GO-MAP (206 543-9016; toll-free
800 524-9122) if you have any questions.
Thursday, March 29th
8:30-10:00 a.m. Welcome Continental Breakfast
Communications Bldg, rm. 206-- Simpson Center Conference Room & Lobby
Informal breakfast for students to meet; students will receive
information about planned activities for the weekend. Financial aid,
housing, and fellowships & assistantships office representatives will be
available to answer questions.
10:00-11:00 a.m. Campus Walk
UW Main Campus (Meet by Flag Pole in front of Parrington Hall)
Prospective students will have the opportunity to speak with current
graduate students from similar areas of study and to view different
areas of campus.
11:00- 3:00 p.m. Campus Graduate Housing Tours
Come tour four great places to live! All specifically
designed for UW students. If interested, please contact Housing & Food
Services at hfsinfo@u.washington.edu or 206-543-4059.
4:00-6:00 p.m. GO-MAP Spring Reception
UW Club
This is an opportunity for prospective students to meet and mingle with
faculty and current students. Light dinner will be provided.
Friday, March 30th
11:30-1:30 p.m. Information Luncheon
Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC) – Black Room
Prospective students will have the opportunity to ask questions about
financial aid, fellowships & assistantships, student opportunities and
diversity at UW, campus resources, and living options in Seattle.
2:30-3:30 p.m. Survival Tips for Students of Color:
Hearing it from Faculty of Color
Clarence Spigner, PhD
Gerberding Hall, Room 142
Dr. Clarence Spigner, professor in the Health Services Department, will
conduct the session. All prospective students, and particularly students
of color, are invited to attend a special seminar session.
*Events
are subject to change.
**Please note: GO-MAP's activities
and resources target ethnic minority and underrepresented graduate
students in particular, though they are open to all graduate students,
especially those committed to building a more diverse UW graduate
community.**
Graduate Opportunities & Minority Achievement Program, G-1
Communications Building
tel.: 206.543.9016, toll free: 800.524.9122
fax: 206.685.3234
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