GEAUX Schedule 2023

Changes may be made to this calendar occasionally. Please check the schedule periodically for updates.

Please note that the program begins MONDAY, AUGUST 7TH

Week 1 (Lockett Hall Room 232)

Monday, Aug. 7

  • 9:30 AM - Walk from Tiger Stadium
  • 10:00 AM - Introductions
  • 10:30 AM - Information for Hiring (Charlotte Senn)
  • 11:00 AM - Algebra introductory talk (Colton Sandvik)
  • 12:00 PM - Algebra problem solving session
  • 1:00 PM - Lunch provided by the department in the Keisler Lounge
  • 3:00 PM - Library Resources Talk (Aaron Lercher)
  • 3:30 PM - Campus Tour

Tuesday, Aug. 8

  • 10:00 AM - Coffee and Snacks
  • 10:30 AM - Analysis Introductory Talk (Justin Champagne)
  • 11:30 AM - Analysis Problem Session
  • 12:30 PM - Lunch (on your own)
  • 2:00 PM - Department technology introduction (Alexander Perlis)
  • 3:00 PM - Surviving Graduate School Panel

Wednesday, Aug. 9

  • 10:00 AM - Coffee and Snacks
  • 10:30 AM - Topology introductory talk (Sean Boros)
  • 11:30 AM - Topology problem solving session
  • 12:30 PM - Lunch (on your own)
  • 1:30 PM - Travel Information Talk (Jolie Cornay)
  • 2:30 PM - "Math You May Have Missed In Undergrad" Discussion
  • 5:00 PM - Math Movie Night

Thursday, Aug. 10

  • 12:00 PM - Research Talk (Gurleenkaur Nanda)
  • 12:30 PM - Research Talk (Zachary Jermain)
  • 1:30 PM - Teaching Panel
  • 4:00 PM - Board Game Night in the Lounge

Friday, Aug. 11

  • (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) - International Student Orientation(Mandatory for all international students)
  • 5:00 PM - Math department barbecue (at Highland Road Park)

Saturday, Aug. 12

  • 3:00 PM - Bowling Hangout at Red Stick Social (off campus)

Week 2 (Lockett Hall Room 232)

Monday, Aug. 14

  • 1:00 - 4:00 PM Algebra Qualifying Exam

Tuesday, Aug. 15

  • 10:30 AM - Coffee and Snacks
  • 11:00 AM - Research Talk (Colton Sandvik)
  • 11:30 AM - Research Talk (Sean Boros)
  • 12:00 PM - Lunch provided by the department in the Keisler Lounge
  • 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Precalculus (1021/1022/1023) Orientation (Mandatory for incoming students)

Wednesday, Aug. 16

  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Welcome Orientation Luncheon at the PMAC (Hosted by LSU Grad School)
  • 12:00 - 4:00 PM New Graduate Student Orientation (Optional)
  • 1:00 - 4:00 PM Analysis Qualifying Exam
  • 5:00 PM Pasta Night

Thursday, Aug. 17

  • 10:00 AM - Photos taken by Miranda Kent and Jolie Cornay (Mandatory for incoming students)
  • 11:00 AM - Applied Analysis Introduction Talk (Zach Jermain)
  • 12:00 PM - Applied Analysis Problem Solving Session
  • 1:00 PM - Research Talk (Justin Murray)
  • 1:30 PM - Research Talk (Zhongkai Mi)
  • 3:00 PM - Hobbies/What to do in Baton Rouge Discussion

Friday, Aug. 18

  • 1:00 - 4:00 PM Topology Qualifying Exam