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Welcome Week Guide 2014
Welcome to UCSC
Welcome and Congratulations! This is a very exciting time in your life
as you begin your new journey learning more about yourself and the
world around you. 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 expect you to 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 available, 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 academic and college workshops are REQUIRED .
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 at UC Santa Cruz. 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!
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Welcome to Oakes
Welcome to Oakes College and UC Santa Cruz!
There are a number of things you’ll need to accomplish during your
first several days on campus. This Welcome Week Guide is designed to
help lead 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 Oakes Welcome Week Leader (OWL),
Community Assistant (CA), Neighborhood Assistant (NA), or a member
of our college staff. We’re excited to have you here in your new home!
Know Your Staff!
Neighborhood Assistants:
Shabazz
Kahlo
Jacqueline Platas
Victoria York
Salvador Meza-Lemus
Huerta
Alfonso Quintero
Zayana Ross-Torrance
Community
Assistants:
Milk
Scotty Lewis
Phil Hill
Jazmin Jarequi
Josh Ayala
Danny Williams
Biko
Abiel Russom
Evangelina Ortiz
Gabby Berumen
Amber Austin
Wiesel
Saoi Sope
Josh Stefanson
Hong-Lim
Lili'uokalani
Minami
Dacia Martinez
Enoc Morales
Lyndsey Olsen Edward Valenzuela
Bengy Lam
Hoxi Castenada
Jessica Loya
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Campus Welcome Week
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, near Bay Tree Bookstore)
Photos for student IDs; government issued ID required along with
Student ID number. Card received at the time of service. Students
who took their Student ID picture at Summer Orientation may pick
up their IDs at their colleges after September 15. Also, open to all
replacements, exchanges, and make-ups.
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 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.
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Residential Network (ResNet)
Friday (9/26) and Saturday (9/27)
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Oakes 203
Sunday (9/28):
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. College Eight Study Center
Monday (9/29) to Sunday (10/5):
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. College 8 Rm 258
ResNet provides fast network connections. Staff will be available for
assistance during Welcome Week.
Phone support available 10:00 a.m. - 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 Thursday (10/2)
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.
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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
Monday (9/29) to Wednesday (10/1)
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. - 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.
Students in college live in large groups and are at risk for communicable diseases.
The American College Health Association strongly recommends that college
students are fully immunized. Receive immunizations or have your immunization
records reviewed for the following: Hepatitis B ($121 each - series of 3 required),
meningitis ($146) , MMR ($87), tetanus/pertussis (Tdap) ($77), HPV (Gardasil)
($150 each - series of 3 required), Varicella (Chicken Pox) ($128), and Influenza
(Flu) ($25). 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. Please have your immunization records with you.
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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 more.
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Oakes Welcome Week
Fri. 9/26
Sat. 9/27
Oakes
Move-In!
Oakes
Move-In!
Student Welcome
Student Welcome
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Oakes Lower Lawn
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Oakes Lower Lawn
Parent Welcome
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Oakes Learning Center
Building Meetings
(Mandatory)
8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Check with your NA!
Thu. 10/2
Parent Welcome
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Oakes Learning Center
Block Meetings
(Mandatory)
8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Check with your NA!
Fri. 10/3
Classes
Begin!
Acad. Orientation
(MANDATORY)
9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Media Theater
SAFE Slugs
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Media Theater
Oakes Got Talent
8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Oakes Learning Center
Sat. 10/4
Guinness Book of World
Records Record Attempt
1:00p.m.
Drive-In Movie!
9:00 - 11:30 p.m.
Oakes Lower Lawn
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Sun. 9/28
Music and Floats
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
College Eight Plaza
2014 AT-A-GLANCE
Mon. 9/29
Tue. 9/30
Wed. 10/1
Core Course
Orientation
10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Media Theater
Senate BBQ
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Oakes Upper Lawn
Ask Your OWL
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Oakes Upper Lawn
Boardwalk Frolic
6:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Santa Cruz Boardwalk
OPERS Fall Fest
3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Indoor East Field
Lounge Bouncer!
7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
All Lounges!
Dorm Lyfe Gameshow
8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Oakes Learning Center
Don’t Forget:
Keep an eye out for other events throughout the week!
Tours abound!
Our awesome OWLs and CAs will be leading campus and community
tours throughout the week. Keep an eye out (or ask your NAs) for the
sign-ups.
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Saturday, September 21
Also occuring on this day are the following events:
Campus and Community Tours
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Friday, September 26
Also occurring on this day are the following events:
Bienvenida Para Familias
1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Oakes Learning Center
Una bienvenida e introducción para padres y familias que hablan
Español.
Welcome to Oakes Students
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Oakes Lower Lawn
Get acquainted with fellow students and Oakes staff.
Followed by an Oakes College tour!
Parent Welcome and Reception
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Oakes Learning Center
College staff and faculty will share tips for student success and answer
questions about academics, student life, and the university experience.
The program will be followed by a welcome reception where family
members will have an oppotunity to chat with college staff.
Dinner
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Oakes/Eight Dining Hall (at College Eight)
Students may use their meal plan to enter; entry for guests of students
is $8.00 plus tax for Adults and $4.95 plus tax for Children 3-11.
Residence Hall & Apartment Meetings
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Saturday, September 27
Also occurring on this day are the following events:
Bienvenida Para Familias
1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Oakes Learning Center
Una bienvenida e introducción para padres y familias que hablan
Español.
Welcome to Oakes Students
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Oakes Lower Lawn
Get acquainted with fellow students and Oakes staff.
Followed by an Oakes College tour!
Parent Welcome and Reception
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Oakes Learning Center
College staff and faculty will share tips for student success and answer
any questions about academics, student life, and the university
experience. The program will be followed by a welcome reception where
family members will have an oppotunity to talk with each other as well
as with college staff.
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Dinner
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Oakes/Eight Dining Hall (at College Eight)
The Oakes/Eight dining hall will be open for dinner. Students may use
their meal plan to enter; entry for guests of students is $8.00 plus tax
for Adults and $4.95 plus tax for Children 3-11. Feel free to join your
student for All You-Care-to-Eat dining at the Oakes/Eight dining hall or
explore the many delicious meal options available in the City of Santa
Cruz
Farewell to Families
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Residence Hall & Apartment Meetings
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Check with your NA for the exact time and location of your block
meeting.
Helpful Tips
Now and throughout the year, if you are locked out of your room:
8am to 5pm: Visit the Oakes Student Life Office to check out a temporary key. (Weekdays only)
5pm to 7pm: Call the NA on Duty (831-239-0947)
7pm to 3am: Call the CSO (831-459-2100)
3am to 8am: Call the NA on Duty (831-239-0947)
After 3 lockouts, your account WILL be charged $15 per lockout.
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Sunday, September 28
Also occurring on this day are the following events:
Campus and Community Tours
Meet at the Amphitheater
Oakes Academic Orientation
9:45 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Media Theater M110
Orientation is MANDATORY for all first-years.
The OWLs will be meeting to walk everybody over at 9:30 am. Meet
at the Oakes Upper Lawn.
Analytical Writing Placement Exam
12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Oakes 105
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 drc@ucsc.edu.
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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.
SAFE Slugs: Promoting Health and Safety in College
4:00 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Media Theater M110
SAFE Slugs will cover topics including sexual assault, dating violence
and stalking; including how to prevent it, intervene and support
survivors. Mandatory for all new students, attendance will be
taken at this event. Be sure to bring your student ID.
Oakes Got Talent!
8:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m.
Oakes Learning Center
Come cheer on your fellow Oakes folks as they perform or share your
own talent at this Oakes tradition! Sign up when you arrive. Fun and
prizes you don’t want to miss!
Helpful Tips
Scan these QR codes for quick access to some helpful resources
Campus Resources (PDF Library)
Oakes College Website
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Monday, September 29
Also occurring on this day are the following events:
Campus and Community Tours
Meet at the Amphitheater
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.
Oakes Senate Barbeque
12:00 p.m.– 1:30 p.m.
Oakes Upper Lawn
Enjoy a delicious community BBQ sponsored by your
amazing Oakes Senate. Meet some of the Oakes Senate
officers and get to know what the government can do.
Interested in participating in the voice of the Oakes Student
Body? Join us Monday nights at 9pm at the Oakes Library
to participate in Oakes Senate. Everybody is welcome!
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Ask Your OWL!
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Oakes Upper Lawn
Our Oakes Welcome Week Leaders (OWLs) will be hosting an ask-meanything session on the Upper Lawn to help you with anything you
may need to know
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.
For more information contact: (831) 459-4544.
Tuesday, September 30
Many departments and majors hold Department Orientations
on this day. Please refer to the Department Orientations section
of the on-line Fall Schedule of Classes for further information,
reg.ucsc.edu/soc.htm
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Also occurring on this day are the following 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.
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.
Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) New Frosh and Transfer
Student Welcome Orientation:
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 any session regardless of college affiliation.
Call 831-459-2296 for more information.
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Student Union Assembly Open House
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Student Union 2nd Floor
Want to 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. Come meet the elected student body
officers and find out how you can get involved.
OPERS Fall Festival
3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Inside East Field House Complex
The Fall Festival is a great opportunity to see how you can be active
and involved in student life at UC Santa Cruz. Come visit the tables
and talk to representatives from student groups and organizations,
recreation and sports clubs, fraternities and sororities, health
and wellness classes and services, academic resource offices,
environmental groups, student media, ethnic resource centers,
and more! UCSC Dining Services provides a farmer’s market style
dinner on the field for meal card holders, there is music, student
performances, a portable rock-climbing wall, and the best view of the
Monterey Bay!
The Fall Festival is a ZERO WASTE event. Eight recycling stations
will be set up around the 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 our water stations
for refills (water bottles available for purchase at cost courtesy of the
Recreation Dept.)
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Lounge Bouncer
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
All ResHall Lounges and the Shabazz/Kahlo Lounge
Get a chance to meet other Oakes students as well as have fun in
a variety of exciting activities throughout the college. Feel free to go
from lounge to lounge to see everything that is happening. Activities
will include games and crafts of all sorts.
Wednesday, October 1
Also occurring on this day are the following events:
Core Course Orientation Session
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Media Theater
MANDATORY FOR NEW STUDENTS!!
An introduction to “Communicating Diversity for a Just Society” with
Provost Langhout.
Study Abroad 101
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Classroom Unit 1
Interested in studying abroad? Want to know how to get started? Come
learn about international education opportunities available to UC students,
get ideas for researching various programs and scholarship options, receive
specific advice from Programs Abroad Peer Advisors, and more!
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Dorm LYFE the Gameshow
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Oakes Learning Center
Come and watch the Dorm Lyfe gameshow where our OWLs will cover
all the ins and outs of living on your own! Even better, play the game!
Fabulous prizes for winners!
Thursday, October 2
*** CLASSES BEGIN!***
Helpful Tips
What the heck do all those acronyms mean?
NA - Neighborhood Assistant
Student staff for the academic year
CA - Community Assistant
Student staff for the academic year
OWL - Oakes Welcome Week Leader
Student volunteer for Move-in and Special Events
CRE - Coordinator for Residential Education
Professional Staff - supervises the NAs
CPC - College Programs Coordinator
Professional Staff - supervises the CAs and OWLs
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Friday, October 3
Resource Centers’ Happy Hour
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Cervantes and Velasquez Conference Room (Bay Tree Building)
Students are invited to an informal “end of the first week” Happy Hour.
This is an excellent time to connect with the Resource Center staff
and to find out more about New Student Welcomes and other events
planned for the quarter. Refreshments will be provided and open to
all. Sponsored by the campus Resource Centers: African American
Resource and Cultural Center, American Indian Resource Center, Asian
American/Pacific Islander Resource Center, the Cantú Queer Resource
Center, El Centro: Chicano Latino Resource Center, and the Women’s
Resource Center. Call 831-459-2427 for more information.
“Drive-In” Movie
“The Lego Movie”
9:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Oakes Lower Lawn
Come join us outdoors on the Lower Lawn to
watch The Lego Movie!
Bring your blanket for the lawn. Snacks are
provided! Everything is awesome!
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Saturday, October 4
Guiness Book of World Records Attempt
1:00p.m.
Oakes Lower Lawn
Come be a part of a real world record attempt, as we attempt to
pass more than 500 people through a hula hoop to take the title of
“Longest Human Chain to Pass Through a Single Hula Hoop!”
Music and Floats
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
College Eight Plaza
Come and meet other new students
at our sister college. Make your own float and
get your groove on.
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Even after Welcome Week, UCSC has a whole host of other events to
help you get to know all of our campus resources!
Tuesday, October 7
UCSC Recreation and Intramural Sports Online Registration Begins
At 9:00 a.m. online at www.ucscrecreation.com
Sign up for amazing outdoor and indoor adventures! Pick up a copy of the
Fall 2014 Recreation, Intramural and Sports Guide or visit our website at
www.ucscrecreation.com.
Wednesday, October 8
Ethnic Resource Centers Open House
11:00 a.m. - 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.
American Indian Resource Center Welcome Dinner & Fall Mixer
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Cervantes and Velasquez Conference Room (Bay Tree Building)
Come join returning students, staff, faculty, and community members to get
to know the diversity of the American Indian community on campus. Call
459-5999 for more info!
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Thursday, October 9
African American Resource and Cultural Center’s Formal Opening &
Welcome Reception for the Black Cultural Conference
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Stevenson College (Stevenson Event Center)
This formal opening and welcome reception for the Black Cultural
Conference promotes the rich heritage of all students across the African
diaspora which celebrates the African American, African and Caribbean
populations. All allies are encouraged to participate. This event highlights
bringing new students, transfer students, returning students, alumni,
community members, faculty, allies and staff from a wide array of
backgrounds together to fellowship and participate in a campus event
that celebrates the rich diversity of UC Santa Cruz! Come on out and
use this event as an opportunity to network with other students, faculty
and staff members. This is a great kick off event, to the Black Cultural
Conference being held on Saturday, October 5, 2013, Stevenson Event
Center, beginning at 9:30 am. This year’s keynote speaker will be the
Honorable Judge Kelvin Filer from Compton, CA. Come one, come all--good
discussions & networking! Light refreshments will be served.
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: queer@ucsc.edu
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