Each session last for an hour. The Director of Graduate Programs organizes the proseminar. We try to accomplish several purposes with the proseminar. Faculty visit to introduce themselves. They describe their research and teaching so that the new students will know more about the opportunities open to them.
Faculty give details about the curricular areas of specialization in which they participate.
Doctoral students must specialize in two areas. The proseminar gives a chance to orient new students to various facilities and opportunities. The proseminar introduces issues of professional development. The graduate director hears about problems that are emerging and can give advice.