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National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries (NICAI) Welcome to all new students and welcome back to returning students. We highly recommend students participate in Orientation activities and NICAI students are expected to attend their School Orientation Programme as listed below. During Orientation NICAI will be holding School and programme-specific essential information sessions as well as social activities. In addition, NICAI students may wish to attend the University Orientation. Tuesday 26 February 9-10.15am 10.30am-2pm Pōwhiri and welcome by the Vice-Chancellor. Meet your UniGuides, faculty welcome, campus tour and learning support lectures. Details for these events are on page 4 and 5. Wednesday 27 February NICAI International Students 1.30pm-3pm NICAI Courtyard, Level 2, 26 Symonds Street. Meet and greet lunch and informal welcome to the faculty, where you can meet your NICAI buddy and the NICAI International Advisers. Thursday 28 February and Friday 1 March Architecture and Planning Students Design Theatre, Conference Centre , 22 Symonds Street 9.30am-4pm (including NICAI BBQ). A two-day event that will include a welcome by the Head of School, Elizabeth Aitken-Rose, information sessions to find out more about your courses and additional course enrolment advice, plus a tour of the School, Architecture and Planning Library and other facilities. Friday 1 March Fine Arts Students Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor, Building 432, Elam School of Fine Arts. 9.30am-4pm (including NICAI BBQ). A one day event including a welcome by the Head of School, Associate Professor Derrick Cherrie, and an introduction to Elam staff. Visit our projectspace gallery, tour the School, Fine Arts Library and other Elam facilities. Music Students Music Theatre, School of Music, 6 Symonds Street. 10am-4pm (including NICAI BBQ). A one-day event including a welcome by the Head of School, Dr Allan Badley, introduction to key Music staff, additional course enrolment advice plus a tour of the School, Music and Dance Library and other facilities. All NICAI Students – Faculty Orientation Welcome and Social Event (NICAI BBQ) 12.15pm - Meet at the Engineering Lecture Theatre 439, 22 Symonds Street. Welcome by Associate Professor Nuala Gregory, Acting Dean, followed by the NICAI Amazing Race and BBQ in the nearby NICAI courtyard. Come along and meet staff, listen to music, enjoy good food, mix and mingle and make new friends. NICAI Online – Keep in touch Check out the latest news and events on NICAI’s website and YouTube channel; follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date with all that’s going on throughout the year. www.creative.auckland.ac.nz | www.facebook.com/nicainz www.twitter.com/nicainz | youtube.com/nicainz Need help If you have any questions, visit AskAuckland (www.askauckland.ac.nz) or visit the NICAI Student Centre, Level 2, Building 421 (Architecture and Planning Building), 26 Symonds Street, City Campus. Dance Studies Students Architecture Building 421, 26 Symonds Street. 10am-4pm (including NICAI BBQ). Dance Studio, Level 1 A two-day event including a welcome by the Acting Head of Dance Studies, Dr Nicholas Rowe, information sessions to find out more about your courses, a dance class, seminars on managing your studies and writing skills, plus a tour of the Music and Dance Library and other Dance Studies facilities. 18 | The University of Auckland
Faculty of Science The Faculty of Science welcomes all BSc, BTech and Conjoint students. Give yourself a head start on life at university with our Orientation Welcome programme. Programme for BSc and BTech students Our interactive programmes from 8.45am to 2.30pm on Thursday 28 February and Friday 1 March are especially designed to help you manage learning, balance your time, make friends and teach you how to make the most of the university experience. You will meet other students from your department and attend your first departmental function, meeting staff and enjoying some refreshments. Science students are strongly advised to take advantage of this unique opportunity. In addition, on Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 February, each Science department will have activities or opportunities to meet the Stage One Coordinators running throughout the day. More information on these is below. As well as providing help and advice at Orientation week, the Science Faculty Student Centre is open Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm throughout the year for course advice and enrolment assistance. We’re located on the Ground Floor, Building 301, 23 Symonds Street (opposite the Quad). All new Science students are strongly encouraged to sign up for the Uniguide programme and to meet with their UniGuides on Tuesday. Recommended Activities for BSc and BTech students Tuesday 26 February 9-10.15am 10.30am-5pm Pōwhiri and welcome by the Vice-Chancellor. Meet your UniGuides, faculty welcome, campus tour and learning support lectures. Details for these events are on page 4 and 5. Wednesday 27 February 10.30am-3.30pm 12.30-1pm Departmental activities throughout the day (see below). Careers in Science – your time starts now! Medium Chemistry Lecture Theatre In the current employment market, having a degree is not the only requirement. Employers are looking for more in candidates. Come and learn how you can make yourself more employable and about the opportunities for you to maximise your chances of securing a brilliant career in science. Learning support lectures Owen G Glenn Building, 12 Grafton Road. 2-2.30pm 2.30-3pm 3-3.30pm Achieving your academic potential (OGGB3) Time-saving tips (OGGB3) 360° Auckland Abroad (OGGB3) Thursday 28 February and Friday 1 March Faculty Orientation for Science students (BTech, BSc and BSc conjoints) Conducted over two days, with students attending the day designated for their major this interactive programme is designed to introduce students to the process of successful study and is strongly recommended for all new entrants. Highlights include: • Managing learning: experience the process of learning in Science • Finding time: how to meet study requirements and still have a good life. • Students talk to students about success: making the most of your university experience. • Getting to know my department and meeting others in your major – your first departmental function. As well as making attendance at the Faculty Orientation a priority, all students are also encouraged to attend any departmental orientations and sessions run by the Science departments, Library, DELNA and other agencies on alternate days. You should plan to spend at least two days on campus during orientation to gain maximum value. Thursday 28 February Session 1: 8.45am General Library Basement For BSc and conjoint students majoring in ANTHROSCI, COMPSCI, INFOSYS, LOGICOMP, MATHS , APPMATHS, PHYSICS, ELECCOMP, GEOPHYS, PSYCH, SPORTEX, STATS, OPSRES BTECH students majoring in IT, OPTO or MEDPHYS (BA students majoring in PSYCH, MATHS or STATS are also invited) Friday 1 March Session 2: 8.45am General Library Basement For BSc and conjoint students majoring in CHEM, EARTH SCIENCES, FOODSCI, MEDCHEM, ENVSCI, GEOG, BIOMED, PHARMCOL, PHYSIOL, BIOINF, BIOSCI, ECOLOGY, MARINE BTECH students in BIOTECH (BA students majoring in GEOG are also invited) A change of day is possible if there are special circumstances. Students who are double majoring should choose one or other day. 10.30-11am 11-11.30am 11.30am-12noon 12noon-12.30pm Scholars and Dollars: Managing your money while at University (OGGB5) Learn better with the Library (OGGB4), also on at 2.30pm (OGGB4) IT access, E-learning and the Information Commons (OGGB4), also on at 3pm (OGGB4) Managing your course readings (OGGB3) 2013 Orientation Welcome Programme Semester One | 19
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