Faculty of Arts & Science First Year Social

Part of Fall 2025 Orientation. New and first-year Faculty of Arts & Science students are invited to meet their peers, deans, program chairs and instructors and learn about opportunities available through their Faculty office.

Programs in the Faculty of Arts & Science:

  • Creative Writing
  • Criticism & Curatorial Practice
  • Digital Futures
  • Indigenous Visual Culture
  • Visual & Critical Studies 

Light refreshments will be provided. Due to space limitations, please RSVP to attend.

Program Schedule 
 
10:00AM – 10:15AM: Welcome & Check-In 
10:15AM: Opening Remarks 
  • Land Acknowledgement and Welcome: Dean Sarita Srivastava
  • Associate Dean Remarks: Charles Reeve
  • Program Chair Introductions
  • Office Staff Introductions
10:30AM: Icebreaker – Speed Friending 
10:45AM: Food, Networking, and Activities  
11:00 AM-12:00PM: Program Breakouts: 
12:00AM: Program Tours 
 

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