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Hallie Ford School of Graduate Studies Orientation Schedule

This schedule is subject to change.

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Overview, Community relations, & 511 & Glass Tech

Overview, office of Student Affairs, ice breaker, studio keys, and contracts

9:45–10:00 a.m. Enjoy a Snack and BE AWKWARD
10:00 a.m. Opening Remarks and Going over Agenda
10:15–10:20 a.m. Introduction to Grad School Staff
10:20–10:30 a.m. Introduction to Dean Cole
10:30-10:45 a.m. Events & Security
10:45- 11:10 a.m. Go over ‘key contacts’
11:10-11:20 a.m. Break
11:20 -12:00 Noon Community Ice breakers + Self-Care
12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00-3:00 p.m. Tech and Labs Tour
1:00-2:15 p.m. 511 Building
(6) Animation Studio
(5) Digital Print Studio and WITS
(4) Publication and Risograph Labs
(Mediatheque) Student Affairs & AES
(2) Creative Technology and Print Studios
(B) Facilities
(1) Library
2:30 p.m. Glass Building 
Woodshop / Ceramics / Metal Shop / Sewing
After 3 Studio move-in

 

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Three classrooms, sessions on Community, Interdisciplinarity, and Critique

Three sessions: 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.


Friday, August 21, 2026

Departments and picnic

Department meetings

10:00–11:00 a.m. MFA - Studio Assignments
11:00 a.m. CS
3:30 p.m. Picnic at the Barn with Alumni Jessica Joner and The Scouts
317 NW Bassel Rd, Vancouver, WA 98685

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