Dear First-Year Student,
We are delighted that you have become a part of the MRU community – here, you can achieve more than you think! We wish that your chosen studies will be inspiring and valuable, and that your years of study will be useful in your self-development and memorable.
On September 2nd, we invite you to celebrate the start of the academic year, and on September 3-4, your academic journey will begin – we invite you to participate in the introductory days DISCOVER YOURSELF AT MRU!
During these days, you will get to know the community members, learn everything about your studies, hear the latest insights on future skills, participate in a tour, meet with faculty administration and professors, discuss a successful career with alumni, and have the opportunity to learn about sports, arts activities, and the benefits of digital badges. We believe that you will be well-prepared to study, make great friends, and establish new contacts. We are very much looking forward to meeting you!
Wishing you curiosity, new discoveries, a good mood, and a great start!
The introductory days will take place in person at the university, and first-year undergraduate and master's students are invited to participate. For first-year undergraduates, lectures will begin after the introductory days, while master's students will have lectures during the introductory days. Part-time students who cannot attend in person can participate remotely via MS Teams. Links to join the introductory lectures remotely are provided in the program.
Program:
Tuesday, September 3, room I-414, Ateities st. 20, Vilnius
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09.00 - 09.15 Welcome to MRU! Meet MRU international Office team!
09.15 - 10.45 Learning to learn - one of the most important competences of the future
Key information about your studies at MRU. Prof. dr. Linas Selmistraitis, Vice – dean at Faculty of Human and Social Studies and Kasparas Šyvokas, Vice-president at MRU Student Council.
Student toolbox:
Moodle – virtual study environment. Vilma Bacevičiūtė, manager of academic affairs center.
The library services will be presented by Senior Librarian Dr. Indrė Karčiauskaitė
11.00 - 11.20 Create your future with MRU!
Vice-rector's prof. dr. Regina Valutyte’s greetings. Q&A session.
11.20 - 11.40 Grow your leadership and teamwork skills, become a students’ representative, join the Student Council of MRU. Student Council team. .
11.40 - 13.25 Introduction of MRU sports and culture activities:
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM: Join a Pilates workout (*please bring a mat or towel) at CR II-105 sports hall.
12:10 PM - 12:40 PM: Try out a yoga session (*please bring a mat or towel) at CR II-105 sports hall.
12:40 PM - 1:10 PM: Let's play chess/volleyball practice at CR II-105 sports hall.
12:50 PM - 1:20 PM: Discover the secrets of singing at CR II-153 room / Try out some dance steps at CR III-023 room.
Advance registration is required for sports and art activity presentations. Register here.
Faculty programmes
Law School, MRU Lab, Room 102
14.30 - 14.45 Meeting with faculty members. Welcome by Dean Prof. Dr. Lyra Jakulevičienė and Programme Directors
14.45 - 15.15 Presentation of the Law School and getting to know each other
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Faculty of Human and Social Studies, Room C-I-201
14.30 - 14.40 Meeting with the administration. Greetings from Dean Prof. Dr. Odeta Merfeldaite
14.40 - 15.00 Presentation of the Faculty of Human and Social Studies
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Faculty of Public Governance and Business, Room C-I-417
13.30 - 14.00 StartupHub initiatives and activities. Artūras Jurgelevičius.
14.00 - 14.15 Faculty intro. Greetings from FPGB Dean prof. dr. Danguolė Jankauskienė.
14.15 - 14.45 Administrative affairs. The most relevant study information presented by FPGB Vice-dean for studies assoc. prof. dr. Irmantas Rotomskis and Study Managers.
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Wednesday, September 4th
Room I - 414
09.00 - 09.30 Stay safe at MRU! (press here to join the event)
Creating safe and individual needs friendly environment at the University.
Dr. Nomeda Gudelienė, HR Management Centre
09.30 - 10.00 Lecture “10 points go to the Democratic Rule of Law” by Prof. of the Law School Justinas Žilinskas.
10.00 - 10.30 Erasmus+ exchange and internship opportunities. Learn about students’ experiences and happy adventures!
Veslav Kuranovič, head of student mobility division at the international office
10.45 - 11.15 Build your career during the studies!
Opportunities offered by MRU Career center. Olga Mesčeriakova, Head of Career center.
Digital badges for your career development.
11.15 - 11.45 Learn to take care of your emotional health!
Stress. 3 ways to deal with it. Marina Mažionienė, psychologist at the Community Welfare Center.
12.30 - 13.00 Getting around in Vilnius. MRU International office.
13.00 - 13.30 Meeting with representatives from Vilnius County Police