The New Graduate Student Orientation on August 24 provided new and returning students an opportunity to learn more about student services offered at UNI, as well as listen to a panel discussion of second year graduate students.

Graduate College Dean Susan Koch welcomes students to the orientation.

New UNI President Benjamin Allen presents a Inspiration Award to a student displaced by Hurricane Katrina (see related story).

Students peruse information tables to learn more about the many student services UNI provides.

Graduate students and faculty enjoy the conversation and appetizers at the post-orientation reception.

The talented UNI Jazz Combo provides entertainment at the Graduate Student Orientation reception.