| Noon - 1:00 PM |
Off-Campus Lunch; meet in 375 LeConte Hall
Join other incoming majors and a graduate student leader for a free introduction to some of our local cuisine. Email us in advance if you can, but it's not necessary. Come one, come all!
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| 1:00 - 2:30 PM |
Workshop: Life as an Astro/Physics Major; 375 LeConte Hall
Get advice about courses and scheduling from departmental representatives; find out about campus groups and resources for Astronomy and Physics majors; hear from current students about their experiences and what to expect in your first year at Cal.
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| 2:30 - 4:00 PM |
Professor Scavenger Hunt; meet in 375 LeConte Hall
This game will give you a chance to meet and get to know your professors, as well as to explore the Astronomy and Physics buildings.
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| 4:00 - 5:00 PM |
Panel Discussion: Study Skills; 375 LeConte Hall
Experienced students, professors, and GSI's (teaching assistants) will share their secrets for doing well in undergraduate physical science courses.
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| 5:00 - 6:00 PM |
Lab Tours/Free Time; meet in 375 LeConte Hall
Tour some local research labs, hang out with new friends, or just take a break before dinner.
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| 6:00 - 8:00 PM |
Barbecue Dinner; courtyard between LeConte and Birge Halls
The Society of Physics Students (SPS) will grill up hamburgers, hot dogs, and veggie options in the courtyard. Meet and mingle with your classmates and other department members. Free food for all Launch Day attendees!
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| 8:00 - 10:00 PM |
Star Party; 7th floor Campbell Hall
Meet on the roof of Campbell to watch the sunset over the bay and look through the telescope. If it's overcast, come anyway and we'll do something else fun! (To get to the roof, take the elevator to the 6th floor, go around the corner to the left, and climb one flight of stairs.)
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