2025 Ph.D. in Education Recruitment Weekend
February 20–22, 2025
Welcome to the University of California, Irvine School of Education. Congratulations on your admission to our preeminent university and school, and welcome to our community!
We are excited to host you for a Recruitment Weekend on February 20-22, during which time we will share more about the Ph.D. in Education Program, the University of California, Irvine, beautiful Southern California, and more.
Below you can find an agenda for the weekend, along with other helpful resources to prepare for Recruitment Weekend.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the contacts below. Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you all on February 20!
We are excited to host you for a Recruitment Weekend on February 20-22, during which time we will share more about the Ph.D. in Education Program, the University of California, Irvine, beautiful Southern California, and more.
Below you can find an agenda for the weekend, along with other helpful resources to prepare for Recruitment Weekend.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the contacts below. Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you all on February 20!
Recruitment Weekend Agenda
All times PT
Optional: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Evening Social for Early Arrivals. Thursday, February 20, 2025 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Hosted by Associated Doctoral Students in Education (ADSE)
For all attending, please wait in the hotel lobby at 5:45 p.m. Current students will give you a ride to and from the dinner location at the School of Education (Room 2010) or Palo Verde Clubhouse.
Hosted by Associated Doctoral Students in Education (ADSE)
For all attending, please wait in the hotel lobby at 5:45 p.m. Current students will give you a ride to and from the dinner location at the School of Education (Room 2010) or Palo Verde Clubhouse.
Friday, February 21, 2025
For those staying at the hotel, please wait in the lobby at 8:00 a.m. Current students will give you a ride to the School of Education.
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Time
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Event
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Speakers
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Location
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8:30–9:00 a.m.
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Check-in/Breakfast
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Third Floor Lobby
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9:00–10:30 a.m.
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Welcome, Area and Faculty Introduction, and Recruit Introduction
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June Ahn
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Personnel Drew Bailey Senior Associate Dean for Academic Programs Julie Washington Associate Dean of Faculty Development & Diversity Greg Duncan EPSC Faculty Nia Nixon TLEI Faculty Brandy Gatlin-Nash HDiC Faculty *5 min for all speakers |
SchoolsFirst FCU Conference Room (3236)
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10:30–11:00 a.m.
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Break/Light Refreshments
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11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
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Program Introduction (includes milestones, funding, and housing)
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Lindsey Richland
Ph.D. Program Director and Associate Dean of Graduate Studies Mark Warschauer Admissions Committee Chair and Professor |
SchoolsFirst FCU Conference Room (3236)
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12:00–1:00 p.m.
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Lunch (pick up in Room 3236)
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Student buddy
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Anywhere on campus
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1:00–3:45 p.m.
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Small Group Meetings with Faculty
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1:00-1:45; 2:00-2:45; 3:00-3:45
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Faculty offices
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3:45–4:00 p.m.
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Break
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4:00–5:15 p.m.
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Housing Walking Tour
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Meet in Education Courtyard
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6:00–7:30 p.m.
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Dinner with current students
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Graduate Students
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Verano Place Community Center: Lounge
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Saturday, February 22, 2025
For those staying at the hotel, please be ready to be picked up in the lobby at 8:00 a.m. Current students will give you a ride to the School of Education.
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Time
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Event
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Speakers
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Location
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8:30–9:00 a.m.
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Check-in/Breakfast
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Third Floor Lobby
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9:00–10:00 a.m.
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Research Poster Session
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Graduate Students and Faculty
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Courtyard/Dean’s Conference Room (3236) – TBD
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10:00–11:00 a.m.
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Campus Walking Tour (optional)
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Graduate Students
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Meet in Education Courtyard
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11:00–11:30 a.m.
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Travel to beach
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Depart from Aldrich Hall Flagpoles
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11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
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Corona del Mar Beach Picnic
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Faculty, Staff, Students & Guests
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Relevant Addresses
School of Education: University of California Irvine, 3200 Education Bldg, Irvine, CA 92697
Sonesta Irvine: 17941 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-863-1999
Corona del Mar beach (Corona del Mar Municipal Lot): 3001 Ocean Blvd, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
Verano Community Center: Verano Place Housing Office, University of California, Irvine, CA 92617
Social Science Parking Structure: 4502 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA 92617
Sonesta Irvine: 17941 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-863-1999
Corona del Mar beach (Corona del Mar Municipal Lot): 3001 Ocean Blvd, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
Verano Community Center: Verano Place Housing Office, University of California, Irvine, CA 92617
Social Science Parking Structure: 4502 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA 92617
Contact
Please feel free to contact the recruitment student coordinators, Mariana Gomez ([email protected];), or Teresita Merino ([email protected] ) or the Ph.D. Admissions Committee Chair Dr. Mark Warschauer ([email protected]; cell 949-331-0737) if you have any questions or comments.
