School of Business and Economics Orientation Schedule

First Year Orientation Week 2023

Orientation will take place on Thursday 14th September to Saturday 16th September 2023

We look forward to welcoming first year students to campus.

Additional First Year Information

Click Link Here>>> 1st Year Handbook Bcomm AY22-23

‌‌‌‌Click for Undergraduate Timetables: Timetables

 Click for Current School Calendar

C‌lick for helpful "Tus Maith Getting Started" Website for New Students 

‌Introduction to the Library >> Click Here <<  Virtual Library Tour >> Click Here <<

Linked Videos

Introductions -  Students can watch these in their own time and refer back when needed 

Introducing Student Advisor >> Click Here << Teresa Lydon Student Advisor to the School of Business & Economics

Thursday, 14th September 2023 ONLINE Orientation Schedule

Time ThemeSpeaker

10.30-11.00

Welcome to the J.E Cairnes School of Business & Economics   

 

Head of School 

Prof.  Alma McCarthy

11.00-12.00   

Celebrating Difference: A Key Benefit of a University of Galway Education

 

Vice Dean for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Dr.  Deirdre Curran 

14.00-15.00

A Career Development overview and a Bcomm Alumni Guest Speaker - In this talk students will be provided with information on gaining work experience, including part-time jobs, insight days, and summer internships.

Marie Laffey - Head of Career Development Centre (CDC) 

15.00-15.20

Introducing the Student Volunteering: ALIVE Programme -

Extracurricular programmes: How to Join in, make friends and earn campus Awards

 

Lorraine Tansey

15.20-15.30   

COMFORT BREAK 

COMFORT BREAK 

15.30-15.45

Introducing the Library 

 

Kris Meen

Friday, 15th September 2023 - IN - PERSON ON CAMPUS Orientation Schedule

Venue / TimeThemeSpeaker

Arts /Science Bldg-O'Flaherty Theatre     

09.00 - 11.00

 

 

 

Bachelor of Commerce (+) Welcome from your Programme Directors. Information about optional modules - For Groups GY201, GY202, GY203, GY204 and GY208

 

 

 

10.00 am - Law - Nicola Murphy

10.10 am - Skills - Michael Campion

Comfort Break

10.30 am - Gaeilge - Dorothy Ní Uigín

10.40 am - German - Vincent O'Carroll

10.50 am - Spanish - Begoña Sangrador-Vegas

Dr. Martin Hughes Current Programme Director

Dr. Sharon Walsh 1st Year Head.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arts/Science Bldg- AC204

10.00-11.00  

GY207 Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting): Welcome from your Programme Director

Dr. Mary Cosgrove,

Programme Director

Arts/Science Bldg - AC202

10.00-11.00

GY206 BSc Business Information Systems: Welcome from your Programme Director

Dr. David Kreps

Programme Director

Arts/Science Bldg - AC201

09.00-11.00

GY209 Bcomm Global: Welcome from your Programme Director (1BC8), Placement and Study Abroad Officers

Dr. Josephine Igoe, Programme Director and Placement Officers and Study Abroad Officers

11.00-11.30      

Comfort Break

Students must make their way to the Kingfisher auditorium for the University Welcome Presentation.

Comfort Break

 

KINGFISHER

11.30-13.30

College of Business, Public Policy and Law (CBPPL) Welcome 

THIS WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE KINGFISHER AUDITORIUM 

Welcome from the President, The Dean and the Student Union

13.30-14.30   

LUNCH BREAK 

LUNCH BREAK 

O'Flaherty Theathre, Concourse

14.30-16:00

 

 

GY201, GY202, GY203, GY204, GY208, GY207, GY206, GY209

Designing Your University Journey

 

 

 

Designing Your University Journey - planning for a successful student experience at the University of Galway

The Evening of Friday 15th and Saturday, 16th September ON-CAMPUS Student Services Orientation - Freshers Fest 

Time/Venue Theme Speakers

Friday & Saturday Events

Student Clubs, Societies and Student Services  Host Freshers Fest 2023

>>>Click Link for More Information<<<< 

Various Events - Explore the link provided for further information.

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