March 30-31, 2012

Pre-conference Agenda

All events held at the University of North Texas campus in Denton, Texas

Friday, March 30, 2012

12:30p - 6:00p / Check-in
All sessions take place at or begin at the Business Leadership Building, 1307 W. Highland St., Denton, Texas. Parking for Friday activities is available next door in the Highland Street Parking Garage, 620 Central Avenue on the block between Highland and Maple, Central and Ave. A. Map:
Parking vouchers for Friday available at the check-in table for those attending pre-conference activities.
1:00p - 1:50p / Campus tours
1:00p - 1:50p / We Mean Green Tour: UNT’s Commitment to Sustainability
UNT was the first large Texas university to sign the American College and University President’s Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) and is in the top 17% of universities across the country promoting ecologically sound initiatives. Learn about our newest LEED certified buildings, the wind-powered Apogee stadium, the Net-zero Energy Research Laboratory, the conversion of human energy into electricity at the Recreation Center, and more.
2:00p - 3:50p / Preparing for the GRE
Ann-Marie Stephenson, Associate Director of Global Client Relations at Educational Testing Service shares valuable strategies for success.
4:00p- 4:30p / Welcome to UNT: The Right Fit for Your Graduate Education
Resources available to UNT graduate students. Presented by Jim Meernik, Acting Dean of the Toulouse Graduate School.
4:30p- 5:30p / Breakout sessions: panel discussions and Q&A by academic interest areas
Learn more about UNT’s graduate programs and the application process, including information on Pharmacy and Medical Sciences through UNT Health Science Center.

Conference Agenda

All events held at the University of North Texas campus in Denton, Texas

Friday, March 30, 2012

12:30p - 6:00p / Check-in
Business Leadership Building
Parking available in lots surrounding the Highland Street Garage.
Map:
6:00p- 6:45p / Networking mixer and refreshments
6:45p- 8:00p / Grad School Election Central
You will learn and laugh while voting on serious and silly answers by your favorite “candidate” on the Lone Star campaign stump.

Saturday, March 31, 2012

8:00a- 9:00a / Continental breakfast and networking
Business Leadership Building
Parking available in lots surrounding the Highland Street Garage.
Map:
9:00a- 9:50a / Information sessions I*
9:50a- 10:00a / Break
10:00a- 10:50a / Information sessions II*
10:50a- 11:00a / Break
11:00a- 11:50a / Information sessions III*
11:50a- 12:00p / Walk to University Union
12:00p- 1:15p / Lunch and keynote address
Valerie Martinez-Ebers, Professor of Political Science at the University of North Texas. Golden Eagle Suite, University Union.
1:15p- 1:30p / Return to Business Leadership Building
1:30p- 3:30p / Graduate school fair
Business Leadership Building

*Sessions include topics on: funding grad school, preparing for the GRE, the value of undergraduate research, creating a strong graduate admissions application, careers in biomedical science and more! Times and rooms to be determined.

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