Orientation 2009

To help you in your transition to life as a Friedman School student, an orientation program will be held on Tuesday, September 1, and Wednesday, September 2. Attendance is mandatory for all incoming students.

Orientation will be a mix of "housekeeping issues," social events, and academic advising. At the end of Orientation, we hope you will have a better feel for our school, our staff, and the campus at large.

Events Requiring Pre-Registration

Two social events during Orientation require pre-registration. The first event, the Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise, will be held on Thursday, September 3. The registration deadline is Monday, August 24, and the cost is $10.00. The second event, the Boston Duck Tour, will be held on Saturday, September 13. The registration deadline is Monday, August 24, and the cost is $15.00. A money order or a check made payable to Trustees of Tufts College should be mailed as soon as possible for these events. Please note that you may bring guests to the social events. See registration forms for guest ticket prices.

Boston Harbor Sunset Cruise & Boston Duck Tour Registration Form

Please mail the forms and payments to:

Kristina Maguire
Administrative Coordinator Student Affairs
Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy Tufts University
150 Harrison Avenue
Jaharis Building, Room 129
Boston, MA 02111

Again, welcome to the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. We are here to help! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to meeting you!

Directions to Boston Campus

Directions to Medford Campus

Schedule of Events

Date	Time / Location	Activities
Tuesday, September 1 BOSTON CAMPUS	8:00 - 8:15 am Boston Campus 1st floor, Jaharis Building 150 Harrison Avenue Boston	DAY 1 – CHECK-IN, STUDENT DIRECTORY PHOTO - Arrive promptly at 8:00 am. - Sign-in, receive folder and itinerary - Photo for Friedman student directory
	8:15 - 9:15 am 1st floor Jaharis Building Behrakis Auditorium	SMALL GROUP INTRODUCTIONS, BREAKFAST
	9:15 -10:00 am 1st floor Jaharis Building Behrakis Auditorium	INFORMATION SESSION - Welcome from the Friedman School's Deans, Department Chairs and Staff - Overview of University Life - Introduction of Student Council and Student Organizations - Alumni Association Introduction - Review schedule and folder of information
	10:00-11:00 am	SCAVENGER HUNT / WALKING TOUR, BOSTON CAMPUS
	11:00 am -12:45 pm 1st floor Jaharis Building Behrakis Auditorium	PUZZLER PRESENTATION / STUDENT AND FACULTY INTRODUCTIONS - Small groups present solutions to puzzlers - New students and faculty introduce themselves
	12:45 -1:45 pm	LUNCH
	1:45 - 2:30 pm 1st floor Jaharis Building Behrakis Auditorium	GETTING CONNECTED TO TECHNOLOGY AT THE FRIEDMAN SCHOOL Patrick Connell, Senior Instructional Technologist - Computer support options - WiFi access at Jaharis - Accessing courses and community using our learning management systems PRE-REGISTRATION AND OTHER FORMS USING THE WEB
	2:30 - 2:45 pm Jaharis Building	TUFTS UNIVERSITY POLICE PRESENTATION HEALTH SERVICES PRESENTATION - Cynthia Linton, Student Health Administrator
	2:45 - 4:15 pm	STUDENT PHOTO ID / SOCIAL / HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY TOUR
	4:15 - 5:15 pm	CURRICULUM ADVISING AND REGISTRATION MEETINGS - After meeting with your academic advisor you are now prepared to register for your fall courses.
	5:30 - 7:00 pm Location TBA	HAPPY HOUR SPONSORED BY THE FRIEDMAN STUDENT COUNCIL - Location TBA in downtown Boston
Wednesday, September 2 MEDFORD CAMPUS	8:30 - 9:00 am Winthrop Street Hall 51 Winthrop Street Tufts Medford Campus	DAY 2 CHECK-IN, INTRODUCTIONS, BREAKFAST - Please wear comfortable walking shoes - If you need special accommodations please notify the Office of Student Affairs
	9:00 -10:15 am	INFORMATION SESSION - Welcome Address by the Tufts University President Lawrence Bacow - Presentation on Academic Programs and Centers
	10:15 -10:30 am	PRESENTATION ON ACADEMIC CONDUCT - Patrick Webb, Dean for Academic Affairs
	10:45 -11:00 am	BREAK
	11:00 -11:30 am	ENHANCING YOUR LEARNING EXPERIENCE USING TECHNOLOGY Heather McMorrow, Senior Instructional Designer - Collaboration Tools - Dissemination Tools - Research and Learning Tools
	11:30 am - 1:00 pm	WALKING TOUR OF MEDFORD CAMPUS (end at Johnny D's in Somerville)
	1:00 - 2:30 pm Johnny D's in Davis Square, Somerville	LUNCHEON - Johnny D's in Somerville - http://www.johnnydsuptown.com/ - Entertainment provided by the Tufts a cappella group, Beelzebubs
Thursday, September 3	8:00 am -5:00 pm	INDIVIDUAL ADVISING SESSIONS AS NEEDED - Contact your academic advisor to schedule appointments in advance
	9:30 am - 2:00 pm Carmichael Hall 200 Packard Avenue Tufts Medford Campus	INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION - Mandatory for all Non U.S. Citizens
	10:00 -10:30 am Jaharis, Rm. 155 Boston Campus	HOW TO TAKE REGISTERED DIETITIAN COURSES AT SIMMONS COLLEGE WHILE YOU ARE A FRIEDMAN MASTER'S DEGREE STUDENT - Lynne Ausman, Director of Biochemical, Molecular and Nutrition Program
	12:45 pm. TBA 2:15 - 3:15 pm TBA	MPH ORIENTATION - For students who have been accepted to the MS/MPH combined degree program by both the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy and the School of Medicine Office of Public Health & Professional Degree Programs
	4:00 - 5:00 pm 1st floor Jaharis Building Behrakis Auditorium	WORKSHOP FOR TUFTS HEALTH PLAN INSURANCE (not mandatory)
	Arrive by 6:30 pm One Long Wharf, Boston	BOSTON HARBOR SUNSET CRUISE - rain or shine! (See reservation form in orientation folder or on website)
Friday, September 4	8:00 am -5:00 pm	INDIVIDUAL ADVISING SESSIONS AS NEEDED
Tuesday, September 8		FRIEDMAN SCHOOL OF NUTRITION SCIENCE AND POLICY CLASSES BEGIN - NOTE: Start dates for other schools/departments within Tufts may vary - Refer to individual school's academic calendar
Thursday, September 10	4:30 - 7:30 pm Jaharis Building Courtyard 150 Harrison Ave Boston	FALL PICNIC for new and returning students, faculty, and friends of the Friedman School
Friday & Sat September 11, 12		FRIEDMAN SCHOOL SYMPOSIUM - Presentations and Discussions on Key Nutrition Science and Policy Issues for 2009 and Beyond. For More Info: www.friedmansymposium.com
Sunday, September 13	10:30 am - 12:30 pm Prudential Center Boston	BOSTON DUCK TOUR – rain or shine! (See reservation form in orientation folder or on website)
Tuesday, September 22		Last day to ADD courses
Thursday, September 24	6:00 am Warm-up 6:15 am Run Begins Gifford House 161 Packard Ave. Medford Campus	FUN RUN/WALK WITH PRESIDENT BACOW - All Friedman students, faculty, staff, family and friends invited - Refreshments provided
Monday, September 28	3:30 - 4:30 pm 1st floor Jaharis Building, Rm #133	MS/MPH INFORMATION SESSION - For students interested in the combined degree program meet with Aviva Must
TBA	TBA	HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING - MANDATORY for all Science Students
Wednesday, September 30	4:00 pm Behrakis Auditorium Jaharis Building, 1st floor Boston Campus	FRIEDMAN FILM SERIES presents: Food, Inc. - Featuring Q & A Session with Gary Hirshberg, Founder Stonyfield Farm - http://www.foodincmovie.com
Tuesday, October 13		Last day to DROP courses without record of enrollment