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