The Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU) orientation exercise for fresh students of the university for the 2018/2019 academic session has been scheduled to hold from Wednesday 9th to Friday 11th January, 2019 in the 1000 capacity lecture theatre, site III, Abraka.Jan 9th -11th have also been declared lecture-free day for staff and students.
The schedule of events for each day is as indicated below;
DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, 9TH JANUARY, 2019
10.00 a.m. All fresh students are seated.
10.15 a.m. Arrival of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Victor F. Peretomode, the Registrar, Bursar, University Librarian, Deans of Faculty, Professors, Directors of Academic Programmes and Heads of Department.
10.30 a.m. Introduction of the Vice-Chancellor and other dignitaries by the Public Relations Officer.
10.45 a.m. Welcome address by the Dean of Students, Professor Augustus O. Atubi.
10.50 a.m. Address by the Chairman of the occasion/Vice-Chancellor, Professor Victor F. Peretomode
11.20 a.m. Vote of thanks by a representative of the Fresh Students.
11.25. a.m. Departure of the Vice-Chancellor, Principal Officers, Deans of Faculty, Professors, Directors and Heads of Department.
BUSINESS SESSION
11.30 a.m. 1st Lecture “The Essence of University Education” by the Dean of Education Professor E. Kpangban
12.00 noon 2nd Lecture “Entrepreneurship” by the Ag. Director of Entrepreneurial Studies, Dr. U.N.O. Edewor.
12.30 p.m. 3rd Lecture “Practical Demonstration of on-line registration and e-payment of fees” by Mr. Joe Ebasa.
1.00 p.m. Questions and Answers.
1.30 p.m. Closing/Departure.
DAY II: THURSDAY, 10TH JANUARY, 2019
10.00 a.m. All fresh students are seated.
10.15 a.m. 1st Lecture “Procedure for Registration of Courses” by the Registrar, Mr. Daniel A. Urhibo.
10.45 a.m. 2nd Lecture “The Bursary Department and its Role to Students” by the Bursar, Mr. J. O. Egbare.
11.15 a.m. 3rd Lecture “The University Library and you” by the University Librarian, Professor S. O. Uwaifo.
11.45 a.m. 4th Lecture “Time Management for Effective Performance/Functions of the Counseling Unit” by the Ag. Director, Students Counseling Centre, Dr. E. Oghounu.
12.15 p.m. 5th Lecture “Gender Issues” by the Director, Centre for Gender & Development Studies, Professor (Mrs.) D.O. Arubayi.
12.45 p.m. Questions and Answers Session
1.15 p.m. Closing/Departure.
DAY III: FRIDAY, 11TH JANUARY, 2019
10.00 a.m. All fresh students are seated.
10.15 a.m. 1st Lecture “The Role of the University Health Services to Students” by the Director, University Health Services, Dr. (Mrs.) N. C. Nwabuoku.
Questions and Answers
10.45 a.m. 2nd Lecture “Sports and Recreational Opportunities in the University” by the Deputy Director of Sports, Mr. A. Achugbue.
11.15 am Questions and Answers
11.45 a.m. Panel of Discussion “Topic: Life on Campus: Benefits and dangers of different clubs and societies”
Discussants: 1. Dean of Students, Professor A. O. Atubi.
2. Associate Dean of Students, Dr. O. Odedede.
3. Students’ Affairs Officer, Mr. H. E. Egbedi.
12.15 p.m. Questions and Answers
12.45 p.m. Closure/Departure.
