From: Office of Academic Programs and Student Experience
Date: November 12, 2018
Subject: The Weekly Rundown - Full-Time 11.12.18


The Weekly Rundown

November 12, 2018

Student Program Office

Lunch Colloquium

The November 19th Lunch Colloquium will be held in the AFC.

 

SPO Office Hours

Day  Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm
Saturday 6:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday Closed. Even Super Heroes need a break.

 

Have Questions?

Contact us at spo@rice.edu

Jones School Registrar

Spring Registration

Registration opens today at 5pm! Remember: You must be registered for at least one course by Friday at 5pm or you will be charged a late registration fee. We will be available in room 218 or at jgsbregistrar@rice.edu beginning at 5pm in case you run into any issues. 

As a reminder, all of the logistics information you need can be found on the Jones School Registrar and Advising CampusGroups site–just navigate to your program, then the Registration & Program FAQs section. You can also track your graduation progress by looking at your DegreeWorks account, or schedule an Advising Appointment to discuss any concerns you have as you move into your final semester. Let us know if you have any questions: jgsbregistrar@rice.edu.  

Class of 2019: You received an email on Monday, October 22 with the subject line “Spring 2019 Course Schedule and Information.” This email includes your spring course list as well as the most important details you need regarding spring registration. Don’t forget that applications for the Application-Based Courses go live periodically through 11/12 and that deadlines run from 11/15-12/19. Check out the Application-Based Courses tab on the course list for details.

Class of 2020: You received an email on Friday, October 19 with the subject line “Spring 2019 Course Schedule and Information.” This email includes your spring course list as well as the most important details you need regarding spring registration.

 

First Year Students - Preventing Sexual Harassment Training

All first-year students are required to complete the Preventing Sexual Harassment Training. As communicated via email last week, you must complete the training by Monday, November 19, or you will have a hold added to your account.

Instructions for completing the training can be found here: https://graduate.rice.edu/training#a1.

The training module is linked through the instructions page or can be reached directly here: https://catalog.rice.edu/browse/eeo/courses/lasting-choices. (Be sure to look at the instructions so that you log in properly!)  Please contact IT (help@rice.edu) if you encounter any issues with the training.

 

First Year Students - Updated 2yr Calendar

An updated 2yr calendar has been posted to CampusGroups, as of 11/8. The Global Field Experience preparation dates (included on the core tab of the Spring 2019 Course List) are now included on the calendar view.

 

Tutors

You can schedule a session with a tutor through the online link or through the Tutoring Section under the Registrar tab in CampusGroups.

 

Need Advising?

Maria Johnson, Director of Advising, Registration & Records, is happy to meet with you. To make sure that she is able to meet with you be sure to schedule an appointment. There are phone and in-person meeting options available.

 

Have questions?

Check out our CampusGroups page or email us at jgsbregistrar@rice.edu.

Save the Date

Exec Ed. “Fri-YAY!!” Partio will take place on Friday, November 16 at 6pm. Click here for details, and please RSVP using the link in the Events section below. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Fall Feast is happening on Tuesday, November 20 at 6pm. Bring your family and celebration the season with your Rice Business Family. Thanksgiving dinner will be served

Events

Monday, November 12
Start End   Event         Location
5:00pm 6:00pm Spring Registration Help 218
Tuesday, November 13
11:30am 12:30pm Ask Me Anything: First Year Full Time MBA Spring Elective Info Session 218
6:15pm 10:00pm Wright Fund Open Class 318
Wednesday, November 14
6:00pm 8:00pm Distinguished Innovator Series: How Silicon Valley Ideas Can Propel the Houston Innovation Eco-System Shell Auditorium
Thursday, November 15
6:00pm 8:30pm Jones Partners Thought Leadership Series: Creating Our 21st Century Houston Shell Auditorium
Friday, November 16
9:30am 11:00am Introduction to Excel VII - Recording Macros and Basic Loops 318
6:00pm 8:00pm Exec. Ed. "Fri-YAY" Partio Patio
Tuesday, November 20
6:00pm 8:00pm Fall Feast Anderson Family Commons

Announcements

Lunch Colloquium Slides 11.12.18
 

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