Mathematical Finance Master's Degree Student Orientation Program

Departmental orientation events, including the breakfast and lunch, will take place at the Hill Center 7th Floor Lounge (Hill 703) or Seminar Room (Hill 705).

Dates and times indicated on this page are tentative and subject to change.

University Orientation Events

• Graduate School-New Brunswick (GSNB) New Student Orientation: Scheduled during the week before the first day of classes. All students should attend. Further information sent to students by GSNB.
• Center for International Faculty and Student Services (CIFSS) Orientation Week: Scheduled during the week before the first day of classes. All international students with non-resident visas are required to attend. Further information sent to students by CIFSS.

Mathematical Finance Program Orientation

Thursday, August 30, 2012

8:30-9:00 BREAKFAST, Hill 703

9:00-10:30 Daniel Ocone, Acting Mathematical Finance Program Director
Welcome to MSMF at Rutgers, Hill 705

10:30-10:40 Break

10:40-11:10 Mathematical Information Technology Staff
Introduction to Mathematics Computer Facilities, Hill 705

11:10-11:30 Mei-Ling Lo, Librarian
Introduction to the Hill Center for Mathematical Sciences Library, Hill 705

11:30-12:10 Daniel Malave, Graduate Student, Graduate School of Education
Academic Integrity Presentation, Hill 705

12:10-12:30 Ana Mastrogiovanni, Program Administrator
Reduced Credit, CPT & OPT Forms and Enrollment Guidelines, Hill 705

12:30-1:30 Lunch with MSMF Program Staff, Director, and Affiliated Faculty Members, Hill 703

1:30-3:00 Carla Visser, Director of Career Management Services
Introduction to Quant Careers System & Fall Workshops, Hill 705

3:00-3:30 Class photographs, Hill 703

3:30-4:30 Panel Discussion from MSMF Alumni on "How I Became A Quant"
Soumya Kalra from Hess Corporation, Bhargava Shubhrata from Ernst & Young, Wentao Lin from Met Life, and Neerav Shah from JP Morgan

Friday, August 31, 2012

6:30PM - Self-organized Student Welcome Dinners, Downtown New Brunswick

Organized by MSMF Student Advisory Board Members. Details will be announced by email. New Brunswick dining recommendations in various price ranges include

• Daryl Wine Bar & Restaurant, 302 George Street, 732.253.7780, website.
• Due Mari, 78 Albany Street, 732.296.1600, website.
• Evelyn's Lebanese Cuisine, 45 Easton Avenue, 732.246.8792, website.
• Ginger Olive, 120 Albany Street, 732.246.0360, website.
• Harvest Moon Brewery & Cafe, 392 George Street, 732.249.6666, website.
• Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant, 338 George Street , 732.545.5115, website.
• Old Man Rafferty's, 106 Albany Street, 732.846.6153, website.
• Panico's Brick Oven Pizza, 94 Church Street New Brunswick, NJ, 732.545.6161, website.
• Piquant Bread Bar and Grill, 349A George Street, 732.246.2468, website.
• Stuff Yer Face, 49 Easton Avenue , 732.628.0862, website.
• The Old Bay Restaurant, 61-63 Church Street, 732.246.3111, website.
• Tula, 47 Easton Ave, 732.246.0014, website.

See also the Virtual Tourist list of over 30 restaurants in New Brunswick, with reviews.

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