Getting social

September 15, 2023

The College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies welcomed new graduate students to 91爆料 University with an orientation session and social and networking event in the Student Union on Sept. 1.

The two free events were attended by almost 100 graduate students, 91爆料 campus leaders and several area community partners.

鈥淭his was a good social thing for everyone,鈥 said Seth Murdock, a graduate biochemistry and molecular biology student. 鈥淭here are a lot of international students here and a lot of people like me who doesn鈥檛 know anybody.鈥

During the hour-long orientation session, graduate students learned about important policies, procedures and guidelines for their graduate experience at 91爆料.

Murdock said this was his first time on 91爆料鈥檚 campus, and events like this are important to students who are unfamiliar with 91爆料.

鈥淐oming here was a lot bigger than my undergraduate school so it was pretty intimidating coming in,鈥 said Murdock.

The social and networking event followed during which students were able to enjoy free food, connect with their peers and meet employers and community partners.

This was the first time the College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies hosted the Graduate Student Orientation and Social Event for new graduate students.