Fall 2008 and planned 2009 Orientation Schedule

2009 White Mountain Odyssey
September 7, organizational meeting - 2:00 PM, 2124 Wickson Hall
September 8-14th, trip Extended off campus orientation trip to the Lake Tahoe Research Group facilities and laboratory, Sage Hen Natural Reserve, White Mountains Research Station and return to Davis via Yosemite National Park

International Students Only
September
Special comprehensive orientation program for new international students
Times and locations are available at the Services for International Students and Scholars Office, University House (530) 752-0864.

September
Examination in English - photo identification required, 9:00 AM Sharp - 11:30 AM, 1100 Social Sciences and Humanities Building. Examination is required for all new international students whose native language is not English. Call (530) 752-3464 if you require additional information.

Graduate Group in Ecology Orientation Meeting
September 18, 2009, 8:30 AM, 126 Wellman Hall

New Student Orientation - REQUIRED. Registration and refreshments will begin at 8:30 AM. Group Photo taken at 9:00 AM. Orientation Meeting will begin after the group photo. Afternoon sessions with AOE Chair, Adviser and Student Representatives.

Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve Field Trip
September , 8:00 AM

Field Trip to Stebbins Cold Canyon Natural Reserve with Dr. Philip Ward, Entomology Department. Bring sunscreen, water and hat! Wear light clothing for hot dry weather and comfortable light hiking shoes.

McLauglin Reserve Field Trip
September , 8:00 AM

Cathy Koehler, Reserve Manager, will lead this field trip. Bring a bag lunch, sunscreen, water and hat. Wear light clothing for hot dry weather and comfortable light hiking shoes. There are two options to choose from: 1) overnight stay with visit coming straight from Stebbins the previous day on the return trip, 2) McLaughlin in one day trip.

TA Orientation
September , please make an appointment with the Teaching Resources Center.
New TA’s are required to attend an orientation for new teaching assistants. You must register online with Teaching Resources Center.
International students, or anyone for whom English is not their first language, are encouraged to attend an additional optional session. Please refer to: http://trc.ucdavis.edu for more information. You must also take the SPEAK test of oral English proficiency before beginning duties as a teaching assistant. Please register with the Teaching Resources Center, 17 Wellman Hall, in order to take the exam.

Quail Ridge Reserve Field Trip
September , 8:00 AM

Field Trip to Quail Ridge Reserve with Dr. Douglas Kelt, Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology Department. Bring a bag lunch, sunscreen, water and hat. Wear light clothing for hot dry weather and comfortable light hiking shoes.

Chancellor's Convocation
September 24th, 10:00 AM, Mondavi Center

Ecology Welcome Dinner
October 2nd, 6:30 PM, Putah Creek Lodge All new and continuing students, faculty and staff are invited. Family members or a guest are welcome. Parking permits are required, and can be purchased on site. Please RSVP!

Jepson Prairie Reserve Field Trip
April - Date TBA