COLLEGE EIGHT FROSH WELCOME to UCSC Welcome to UC Santa Cruz and Congratulations! This Is a Very Exciting Time in Your Life As You Begin a New Phase of Learning

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Welcome Week Guide 2014 COLLEGE EIGHT FROSH WELCOME TO UCSC Welcome to UC Santa Cruz and congratulations! This is a very exciting time in your life as you begin a new phase of learning. Every year students tell us that a key factor to their success is getting involved on campus and making a difference in their community. We hope you take advantage of this week to learn as much as possible about your new environment.

Fall Welcome Week has been planned for you to learn about the academic resources, to become familiar with the campus, and to learn about the Santa Cruz community. Use this guide to learn about the many workshops/events taking place campus-wide during Fall Welcome Week.

Notice that some events are MANDATORY. Your academic and social transition to UC Santa Cruz is extremely important to us. We consider you a partner in your academic and social success here. Therefore we expect you to actively participate in the many programs and services this first week and well beyond. So, start now and begin making connections!

1 WELCOME TO COLLEGE EIGHT Welcome to College Eight and UC Santa Cruz! There are a number of things you’ll need to accomplish during your first several days on campus. This Orientation Schedule is designed to help guide you. Use it to learn about the many workshops, orientations, office hours and events across campus during Welcome Week.

If you need more information ask an Orientation Leader (OL), Programs Assistant (PA), Resident Assistant (RA) or a member of our college staff. We’re excited to have you here in your new home!

COLLEGE EIGHT RESOURCES

College Eight Academic Office (831) 459-2361 Office: Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Drop In Advising: Monday - Friday: Check office for current hours For more information visit: eight.ucsc.edu/advising

College Eight Housing Office (831) 459-3335 RA On Duty (831) 316-2380 CSO On Duty (831) 459-2100

College Eight Student Life Office (831) 459-4279

2 IMPORTANT OFFICES & RESOURCES Throughout Welcome Week, there are a number of offices providing extra welcome week services to new students. Here is a list of the services that are provided throughout Welcome Week for students. Take advantage of them while they’re available! ID Card Services: Open To ALL Students Friday (9/26) to Friday (10/3) 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ID Card Services Office (Quarry Plaza) Photos for student IDs; government issued ID required along with Student ID number. Card received at the time of service. Also, open to all replacements, exchanges, and make-ups. Students living ON campus who took their photo at Summer Orientation may pick up their IDs at their college of residence during Move In. Students living OFF campus who took their ID photo at Summer Orientation may pick up their IDs at their college of affiliation’s Housing Office starting on September 22. Consult your college’s Welcome Week Guide or contact your college Housing Office for location and hours.

Commercial Services Orientation Fair & Poster Sale Friday (9/26) to Monday (9/29) 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Quarry Plaza Visit “Dorm Central” at the Bay Tree Bookstore to equip your new living quarters with all you need to move in! From dorm fridges and microwaves to lamps, bedding and housewares. Select posters 3 to decorate your room. Talk to local bank representatives about new accounts and wireless providers about phone service. Register to vote, buy your Boardwalk Frolic ticket, look at special computer deals for UC students, and more. Residential Network (ResNet) Wednesday (9/26) through Sunday (10/5) Various times and location across campus, see date for details. ResNet assists with Internet access on campus (Ethernet and WiFi) as well as with general computer repair. Staff will be available for assistance in person during Welcome Week. Phone support available from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 831-459-4638.

Fall Welcome Week Information Table Friday (9/26) to Tuesday (9/30) 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Quarry Plaza Students from the Campus Orientations Office are available to answer questions about the Welcome Week schedule or any other questions you may have about the campus.

Library Cards Friday (9/26), Monday (9/29) to Wednesday (10/1) Intersession Library Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. McHenry or Science & Engineering Library To activate your card bring your UCSC Student ID to the main desk and let them know you want to activate your card. Regular library hours resume October 2. guides.library.ucsc.edu/libraryhours 4 University Library Tours McHenry Library: Fri. (9/26) & Mon. (9/29) to Wed (10/1) 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Thurs. (10/2) & Fri. (10/3): 1 p.m. Science & Engineering Library Fri. (9/26), Mon. (9/29) to Wed (10/1): 1:00 p.m. Tour the renovated McHenry Library. Attractions include the Global Village Café, the Information Commons, group study rooms, and much more; or take a tour of the Science & Engineering Library. You will also learn about the library’s services and collections, such as borrowing course textbooks, online research databases, the Media Center and the video game room. Tours run approximately 30 minutes.

Shot Clinic - By Appointment Monday 9/29; 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., & 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday 9/30; 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday 10/1; 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Student Health Center (across from Colleges Nine and Ten) Students may receive immunization shots for the following: Appointment needed – please call (831) 459-2500 to schedule. Hepatitis B, meningitis, MMR, tetanus/pertussis (Tdap), HPV (Gardasil), Varicella (Chicken Pox), and Influenza (Flu) All of the above mentioned vaccines are 100% covered by the UC health insurance plan. Proof of Hepatitis B vaccination for students younger than 19 years of age on 9/21/13 is the only vaccination required for enrollment. The other vaccinations are highly recommended by the CDC and the American College Health Association. To take full advantage of this clinic, please have your immunization records with you. 5 The following offices have special Welcome Week hours: Admissions Office Monday through Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 150 Hahn Student Services Open for information regarding conditions of admission, transfer credit, and readmission. Financial Aid and Scholarship Office Sat: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mon. – Fri.: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 205 Hahn Student Services Advisers are available on a drop-in basis to assist students and their families with any questions regarding their financial aid awards, loan requirements, and more. Office of the Registrar Monday through Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 190 Hahn Student Services Open for general questions about registration, course enrollment, residency, and enrollment verification. Student Housing Services Sat: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mon. – Wed: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 104 Hahn Student Services Advisers are available on a drop-in basis to assist students with any questions regarding housing contract policies and procedures, housing/dining charges, payment plans, meal plans, and more. Student Business Services Mon. – Wed: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 203 Hahn Student Services Open for anyone needing information and assistance with e-billing and e-check information, entrance interviews for Financial Aid, Direct Deposit refund, and mor 6 QR CODES RESOURCES Use QR codes to help you access them on your phone. Sign up for tours at eight.ucsc.edu/activities/tour.html or scan the QR code! College Eight Twitter College Eight Event Calendar twitter.com/UCSCEight collegeeight.progdb.com/

Campus Maps Campus Resource Guide maps.ucsc.edu goo.gl/rKTKsi

College Eight Tour Sign Ups College Eight Facebook eight.ucsc.edu/ www.facebook.com/ activities/tour.html CollegeEightStudentLife

7 e our QROAKES/EIGHT DINING HALL HOURS 9/26 Friday Breakfast 7am-8:30am | Lunch 11:30-1:30pm | Dinner 5pm-7pm

9/27 - 28 Saturday & Sunday Brunch 10am-1pm | Dinner 5-7pm

9/29 Monday Continuous Dining: 7:15am-8pm

9/30 Tuesday All Dining Halls Close at 1:00 p.m. for OPERS Festival Continuous Dining: 7 a.m.- 1 p.m.

10/1 Wednesday Continuous Dining: 7:15 a.m. -8 p.m.

Regular Academic Year Schedule - Beginning Thursday: 10/2/14 Monday – Thursday: 7:15a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Friday: 7:15 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Visit dining.ucsc.edu for updated hours and daily menus.

8 HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

These icons represent other events happening during Welcome Week. See Pages 3-5 for what each icon means. Saturday, September 21 Also occuring on this day are the following events:

Campus and Community Tours Meet at the Amphitheater

Oakes AcademicFRIDAY, Orientation SEPTEMBER 26 9:45 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Also occurringMedia Theater on thisM110 day are the following events: Orientation is MANDATORY for all first-years. The OWLs will be meeting to walk everybody over at 9:30 am at the Oakes Upper Lawn.

Sports Extravaganza! 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. OakesCOLLEGE Lower Lawn EIGHT SESSIONS & EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Get to know your fellow new students and the Oakes facilities with a variety of sports activities. MOVE IN DAY Bienvenida para Familias [en español] 1:00 Oakesp.m. -Got 2:00 Talent! p.m. 8:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. CollegeOakes Eight Learning 201 CenterMulti-purpose Room: Red Room Una BienvenidaCome cheer on para your fellowfamilias- Oakes oportunidad folks as they perform para conoceror share your a miembros del personalown talent de at thisEl Colegio Oakes tradition! Ocho. Sign up when you arrive. Fun and 9 prizes you don’t want to miss! 12 College Eight Family Welcome 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. College Eight Dining Hall Join Provost Ronnie Lipschutz and members of the College Eight staff for a special introduction to the College Eight community

[MANDATORY] COLLEGE EIGHT STUDENT WELCOME 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Upper West Field [Next to Tennis Courts] Join the College Eight Student Life Staff in an introduction the community. Meet the Resident Assistants, Programs Assistants, and Orientation Leaders that will help introduce you to the College Eight community.

Food & Farewells 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Eight/Oakes Dining Hall Take this opportunity to say your good-byes at the College Eight Dining Hall. Meals for non-meal plan holders can be purchased, guest meals can also be used.

[MANDATORY] RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY MEETINGS 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. See your RA for specific location This meeting covers residence hall safety, campus policies, and much more.

10 Building Social 9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Meet your neighbors in your new residence hall!

ADDITIONAL CAMPUS RESOURCES & EVENTS Residential Network (ResNet) Noon – 5:00 p.m. Cowell and Stevenson: Cowell Conference Room 132 Crown and Merrill Colleges: Merrill Academic Room 105 (MAS) Oakes College: Oakes 203 College Eight: College Eight Study Center [Refer to full description on page 4.]

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Also occurring on this day are the following events:

COLLEGE EIGHT SESSIONS & EVENT HIGHLIGHTS MOVE IN DAY Bienvenida para Familias [en español] 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. College Eight 201 Multi-purpose Room: Red Room Una Bienvenida para familias- oportunidad para conocer a miembros del personal de El Colegio Ocho. 11 College Eight Family Welcome 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. College Eight Dining Hall Join Provost Ronnie Lipschutz and members of the College Eight staff for a special introduction to the College Eight community

[MANDATORY] Residential Community Meetings 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. See your RA for specific location This meeting covers residence hall safety, campus policies, and much more.

12 Quad Connections 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. All Residence Hall First Floor Lounges & AL/BL Stage Join fellow students in small scale social activities. A different activity/event will be occurring in each quad. Residents are welcome to visit any of the quad lounges.

ADDITIONAL CAMPUS RESOURCES & EVENTS Residential Network (ResNet) Noon – 5:00 p.m. College Eight: College Eight Study Center Cowell and Stevenson College: Cowell College Conference Room 132 Crown and Merrill Colleges:Merrill Academic Room 105 (MAS) Oakes College: Oakes 203 Porter: Porter Hitchcock Lounge [Refer to full description on page 4.]

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Also occurring on this day are the following events:

13 COLLEGE EIGHT SESSIONS & EVENT HIGHLIGHTS [MANDATORY] COLLEGE EIGHT ACADEMIC ADVISING Oakes Classroom 105 AL & BL 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. BG, CL, CG 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. DL, DG 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Note: Analytical Writing Placement Exam (AWPE) Students must attend the 9:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. session. Off campus frosh can attend any session unless taking AWPE (if AWPE and off campus, please attend 9:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. session)

Tie Dye Fun In the Sun 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. College Eight AL & BL Quad Bring your sheets, t-shirts, lab coats, socks and more! Listen to some funky grooves, create a masterpiece, and relax in the sun! [MANDATORY] SAFE SLUGS PROMOTING HEALTH AND SAFETY IN COLLEGE 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Media Theater We will cover topics including sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking; including how to prevent it, intervene and support survivors. In addition there will be information about crime prevention, safety and bystander intervention. Mandatory for all new students, attendance will be taken at this event. Be sure to bring your student ID.

14 DIY: ROOM DECORATION 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. College Eight Red Room Spruce up your room with your neighbors and roommates! Get cre8ive and build your new home away from home.

ADDITIONAL CAMPUS RESOURCES Residential Network (ResNet) Noon – 5:00 p.m. College Eight: College Eight Study Center Kresge: Porter Hitchcock Lounge [Refer to full description on page 4.]

Analytical Writing Placement Exam | College Eight 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Earth and Marine Science B206 * Any (disability) accommodated student, regardless of college affiliation: Oakes Rooms 101/102/104 This exam is required of all entering frosh who did not take the May AWPE and did not satisfy ELWR via other means. Students should pre-pay for the exam at www.awpe.org/candidate/. If they qualify for reduced/no fees, the web site will make this clear when they log on.

*Students needing exam accommodation should contact the Disability Resource Center at least one week before the exam at 831-459-2089 or by e-mail at [email protected].

There is a fee for this exam, which students are expected to pay in advance via this web site: www.awpe.org . Be sure to print out the receipt for your payment and to bring it with you to the exam. 15 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

Also occurring on this day are the following events:

COLLEGE EIGHT SESSIONS & EVENT HIGHLIGHTS [MANDATORY] STUDENT LIFE WELCOME 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. West Field House (in the C8 Plaza) Join the College Eight Student Life staff and other campus members for a fun and meaningful presentation looking at the interaction of College EIght student life and our theme of the Environment and Society. 9:30 a.m. A Quad AND B Quad 11:00 a.m. C Quad AND D Quad Off campus students are welcome to attend either session.

[MANDATORY] ORGANIZING FOR SUCCESS 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Media Theater Going to college is like having a full-time job! That means, knowing when you have to get up, eat, go to classes, do homework, play, sleep (and maybe work for wages). Ronnie Lipschutz, College Eight Provost will help you to construct your very own Google Calendar and provide skills for time management. Be sure to bring whatever electronic device you will use to create your calendar[Laptops, cellphones, etc].

16 Boardwalk Frolic 6:00 – 10:30 p.m. Rides, dancing, and exclusive use of Neptune’s Kingdom Arcade. With ticket, you get free parking, and special TAPS bus transportation with UCSC ID. Free tickets for laser tag, bowling, miniature golf, one return ride ticket and $3 in Boardwalk Bucks for food! Tickets are $20 and are available at the Bay Tree Bookstore. Buses will run until all have gotten a ride back to campus. It’s best to wait at the Boardwalk for a ride, even if there is a bit of a wait initially. For more information contact: 831-459-4544.

ADDITIONAL CAMPUS RESOURCES & EVENTS Career Center Student Employment Orientation and Q & A 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Cervantes and Velasquez Conference Room (Bay Tree Building) This orientation introduces students to employment requirements and opportunities available for students with or without work-study financial aid awards (employers will not be present). An on-line version of the orientation is available on the Career Center home page at careers.ucsc.edu.

Residential Network (ResNet) 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. College 8, Room 258 [Refer to full description on page 4.]

17 Are we on Campus or in a Forest? An Introduction to the Campus Natural Reserve Lands 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. Natural Science II, Room 233 The UCSC Campus is unique within the University of California in that over 400 acres of have been set aside as a Natural Reserve. These lands are home to 1000’s of plants and animals including bobcat, deer, and the pacific giant salamander. This event will discuss the animals and plants found on the Reserve, highlight ways to get involved in research and education at our Natural Reserves and the Natural History Museum. For more information contact the Campus Reserve Steward at 831-459-4867 or [email protected].

Career Center Student Employment Orientation and Q & A 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Cervantes and Velasquez Conference Room (Bay Tree Building) [See full description of services from the 10:00-11:00 a.m. section on Monday, September 29.]

Study Abroad 101 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Classroom Unit 2 Interested in studying abroad? Want to know how to get started? Come learn about the different study abroad opportunities available to UC students, get ideas for researching various programs and scholarship options, receive specific advice from Programs Abroad Advisors & Peer Advisors, and more!

18 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

Also occurring on this day are the following events:

Many departments/majors hold Department Orientation on this day. Refer to the Department Orientations section of the on-line Fall Schedule of Classes for further information, registrar.ucsc.edu/soc/

COLLEGE EIGHT SESSIONS & EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) New Frosh and Transfer Student Welcome Orientation For the following: Oakes, College Eight, Porter, Kresge, and Stevenson 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Classroom Unit 2 Required for new EOP students: An opportunity to learn more about the academic and personal support programs available through EOP. DRC students can attend either session regardless of college affiliation. Call 831-459-2296 for more information.

OPERS Fall Festival 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. East Field House Complex Come to see how you can be active and involved in student life at UC Santa Cruz. Visit tables and talk to representatives from student 19 groups and organizations, recreation and sports clubs, fraternities and sororities, health and wellness services, academic resource offices, student media, ethnic resource centers, and more! UCSC Dining Services provides a farmer’s market style dinner on the field for meal plan holders. There is music, student performances, a portable rock- climbing wall, and the best view of the Monterey Bay! This is a ZERO WASTE event. All plates, utensils and food are composted, thanks to UCSC Dining Services. We also encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle with you and visit the water stations for refills (water bottles available for purchase at cost courtesy of the Recreation Dept.)

College Eight: Senate Open House 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. College Eight Multipurpose Room: Red Room Interested in Leadership Opportunities? Check out College Eight’s local student government. The College Eight Senate is a student government body representing the student voice, values and interests of the College Eight Community.

ADDITIONAL CAMPUS RESOURCES & EVENTS Dream Act Student Welcome Orientation 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Classroom Unit 1 An opportunity to learn about resources and support available to Dream Act Students at UC Santa Cruz. This session is limited to Dream Act Students.

20 Arts Division 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Digital Arts Research Center Attractions: Student Film Screenings, History of Art & Visual Culture Student Highlight Research Posters, Artworks, performance by the High Tones, performance by Opera Students, and possibly a performance by Shakespeare To Go

Residential Network (ResNet) 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. College 8, Room 258 [Refer to full description on page 4.]

Disability Resource Center Orientation – REQUIRED for students with disabilities 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cervantes and Velasquez Conference Room (Bay Tree Building) Don’t miss this required orientation to learn the process for requesting and utilizing accommodations and services available to students with disabilities. Attend one of the two offered sessions. Call 831-459-2089 for more information.

Are we on Campus or in a Forest? An Introduction to the Campus Natural Reserve Lands 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. Natural Science II, Room 233 [Refer to full description on Monday, September 29.]

21 Student Union Assembly Open House 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Student Union, 2nd Floor Learn about the issues facing students today, gain skills that a classroom can’t provide and learn how to organize and advocate real progressive change? UCSC’s student government organization is called the Student Union Assembly- the official voice of all undergraduate students. Come meet the elected student body officers and find out how you can get involved in campus, local, statewide and national politics. Your officers hire other students for credit and paid internships. Start your college experience off in the world of student power! Light refreshments will be served.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1

Also occurring on this day are the following events:

COLLEGE EIGHT SESSIONS & EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Natural Reserve Hike Nature Hike! Explore the Campus Natural Reserve 9:00-10:30 am College Eight Multi-purpose Room (Red Room} Welcome to the most ecologically diverse campus in the world! Join the Campus Natural Reserve steward on a hike as you get to know 22 each other and some of the local flora and fauna in your incredible new backyard. This is also a great time to find out about internship opportunities and other ways to get involved with learning about nature at UCSC. Dress in layers, wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring a water bottle if you’d like.

[MANDATORY] CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENT & SOCIETY 4:30- 6:45 p.m. Meet at College Eight Plaza - Classroom Unit 2 This is it! The real beginning! The first plenary of the College Eight Core Course! Learn about California’s environment and history. Why you have read Grapes of Wrath and Ecotopia. And what you will be writing after each plenary lecture. We will begin a rally at the College Eight Plaza and walk over together. Individuals with mobility needs please contact the Student Life Office at (831) 459-4279.

Rock It Out Under the Stars 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. College Eight Plaza Enjoy your final evening before classes under the stars on the Rock Climbing Wall provided by OPERS. Find out about the Experiential Learning Program.

ADDITIONAL CAMPUS RESOURCES & EVENTS Career Center Student Employment Orientation and Q & A 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Cervantes and Velasquez Conference Room (Bay Tree Building) [Refer to full description on Monday, September 29.]

23 Residential Network (ResNet) 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. College 8, Room 258 [Refer to full description on page 4.]

Are we on Campus or in a Forest? An Introduction to the Campus Natural Reserve Lands 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. Natural Science II, Room 233 [Refer to full description on Monday, September 29.]

College Academic/Advising Orientation (Make-Up) 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Frosh: Kresge College room 327 Transfer Students: Kresge College room 321 A non-college-specific orientation for students who were not able to attend their college’s academic/advising orientation.

Study Abroad 101 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Classroom Unit 1 [Refer to full description on Monday, September 29.]

Career Center Student Employment Orientation and Q & A 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Cervantes and Velasquez Conference Room (Bay Tree Building) [Refer to full description on Monday, September 29.]

24 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 [CLASSES BEGIN]

Also occurring on this day are the following events:

COLLEGE EIGHT SESSIONS & EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Outdoor Open Mic 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. College Eight: AL/BL Quad Stage A College Eight tradition to kick off the quarter with an Outdoor Open Mic. Come share your vocal, instrumental, spoken word, and much more with your new family!

Residential Network (ResNet) 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. College 8, Room 258 [Refer to full description on page 4.]

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3

Also occurring on this day are the following events:

25 COLLEGE EIGHT SESSIONS & EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Drive In Movie: Lego Movie 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. West Field [Oakes Lower Lawn] Come spend an evening under the stars and watch Monsters University with the Oakes and Eight community! Remember to bring blankets and jackets to keep yourself cozy.

ADDITIONAL CAMPUS RESOURCES & EVENTS Residential Network (ResNet) 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. College 8, Room 258 [Refer to full description on page 4.]

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4

Also occurring on this day are the following event:

COLLEGE EIGHT SESSIONS & EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Break a Guiness World Record 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Oakes Lower Lawn (West Field) Break the current world record of the longest human chain passing through a hula hoop!

26 Eight & Oakes: Music & Floats Dance 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. College Eight Plaza Come meet more students from College Eight and our sister college Oakes! Make a delicious ice cream float and get your groove on!

Residential Network (ResNet) 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. College 8, Room 258 [Refer to full description on page 4.]

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5

Also occurring on this day are the following event:

COLLEGE EIGHT SESSIONS & EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Field Day 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Upper West Field [Behind the Eight/Oakes Dining Hall] Come out and meet other College Eight students under the sun with volleyball, soccer, board games and much more!

Residential Network (ResNet) 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 27 College 8, Room 258 [Refer to full description on page 4.]

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7

UCSC Recreation and Intramural Sports Online Registration Begins At 9:00 a.m. online at www.ucscrecreation.com Sign up for adventure outings, rock climbing, classes and workshops, surfing, kayaking, holistic health, wilderness skills, wilderness medicine, experiential leadership classes and intramural sports leagues. Pick up a copy of the Fall 2014 Recreation, Intramural and Sports Guide (available at the OPERS Fall Festival, Colleges and various campus locations) or visit our website at www.ucscrecreation.com and check out the digital edition of the guide.

Women’s Center Fall Welcome “Waffle House” Game Night 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p. m. Cardiff House The Women’s Center welcomes new and returning students to our annual Waffle Bar Game Night! It’s a fun way to learn about our center, its resources, and discover our programs and volunteering opportunities; all women and allies are welcome. Find us at peaceful Cardiff House at the base of campus; for more info, please call 459.2072, visit womenscenter.ucsc.edu, or email [email protected].

28 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8

Ethnic Resource Centers Open House 11:00 – 4:00 p.m. 339 Bay Tree Building (Third Floor) Stop by at any point during the “Open House” to learn more about the Ethnic Resource Centers including the African American Resource and Cultural Center, American Indian Resource Center, Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource Center, and El Centro: Chicano Latino Resource Center. Call 831-459-2427 for more information.

WEL-COME OUT! Queer Undergrad Fall Mixer 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. Cantú Queer Center, Merrill College All GLBTIQ and allied undergrads are welcome to our fabulous WEL-COME OUT queer party. Come see what a big, beautiful, diverse community we have at UCSC. Food, music, dancing, fun! Info: [email protected]

African American Resource and Cultural Center Welcome Black BBQ! Friday October 10, 4PM - 6:30PM|Oakes Lower Lawn

Chicano/Latino Resource Center: El Centro “Carnaval” New & Returning Chicano Latino Student Welcome Event Saturday October 11, 5PM|Colleges Nine/ Ten Multipurpose Room

Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource Center Asian American/Pacific Islander Community Reception Friday October 17, 5PM – 7PM Colleges Nine and Ten Multipurpose Room 29 ‘ WELCOME WEEK 2014 | COLLEGE EIGHT EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS

* MANDATORY EVENTS 30 * MANDATORY EVENTS 31 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 SUSTAINABILITY PROJECTS

[Mandatory] Mark your calendar for October 18th! All College Eight core classes will be partaking on a sustainability project. Each year students join local sustainability organizations for a work session to engage in the curriculum beyond the classroom. These projects include the UCSC Farm, Program in Community Agroecology (PICA), Homeless Garden Project, UCSC Natural Reserves, and much more! Please connect with your core instructor for more information.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

As College Eight Students, there are a variety of outlets to become involved with the community, develop leadership skills, and empower your college experience! The engagement of College Eight students staff is the driving force behind an enriching community. For more info visit: eight.ucsc.edu/activities/leadership-opportunities/ • Residential Assistant (Applications open in Winter) • Residential Life Assistant (Applications open in Winter Programs Assistant (Applications open in Winter Quarter) • Orientation Leader (Applications open in Winter Quarter) • Chancellor’s Undergraduate Internship Program - Special Projects Intern (Applications open in Winter Quarter) • Sustainability Internships • Senate: Student Government

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TO OAKES PARKING APARTMENTS LOT 161

E IV R TO FAMILY D R STUDENT E L HOUSING EL H

S KOS HLA T ND WAY Disabled parking space Disabled access path TO OAKES Disabled access ramp APARTMENTS Power assisted doors Emergency blue light phone Public phone Metered parking N Campus shuttle stop Santa Cruz Metro bus stop Stairs 0 60 Elevator TO WEST REMOTE Restrooms PARKING LOT SCALE IN FEET 5/09