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UCI Welcome Week 2012 Calendar of Events

Events Include:

Monday, September 24

New Student Convocation
9:15am
Bren Events Center

Dean's Welcome
10:30am
Various Locations

Anteater Involvement Fair
11:00am-3:00pm
Aldrich Park

And much more!

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UCI Welcome Week 2012: Monday, September 19
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9:15am-10:15am
Sponsor:
DOS


New Student Convocation
REQUIRED. The official opening to the academic year at UCI. You will be introduced to the Chancellor, Vice Chancellors and Deans for the various schools at UCI. Words of wisdom from our Chancellor and ASUCI President. Join the pep band, cheerleaders and Peter the Anteater at this kick off event!!


Bren Events Center


10:30am-12:00pm
Sponsor:
DOS


Dean's Welcomes
New students are invited to meet with the Deans and staff of the various schools. Important academic updates will be presented and opportunities for involvement will be discussed. Students will be lead directly from Convocation at the Bren Events Center. Please attend ONLY your assigned school Welcome.

Claire Trevor School of the Arts - Claire Trevor Theater

Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Science
UNDERGRADS - Bren Hall 1100
GRADUATE STUDENTS - Bren Hall 1600

Henry Samueli School of Engineering - Engineering Lecture Hall

Nursing Science - Emerald Bay A, UCI Student Center

Paul Merage School of Business - Banning Alumni House (for admitted Business Administration majors ONLY)

Pharmaceutical Sciences - Doheny Beach AB, UCI Student Center

Public Health - Social Science Lab 248

School of Biological Sciences - Anteater Ballpark

School of Humanities
FRESHMEN - Humanities Instructional Building 100.
TRANSFERS - Humanities Gateway 1800

School of Physical Sciences - Howard Schneiderman Lecture Hall 100

School of Social Ecology - Social Science Plaza A 1100

School of Social Sciences - Social Science Lecture Hall 100 (FRESHMEN only)

Undecided/Undeclared - Pacific Ballroom ABCD


Various Locations


10:30am-12:00pm
Sponsor:
Information and Computer Sciences


Bren:ICS Dean's Welcome
Donald Bren Hall 1100 (Building 314; www.uci.edu/campusmap).
Dean Hal Stern, Associate Dean Tony Givargis, and student leaders will share important information for a successful start to your Bren School experience. You'll also learn some interesting and funny facts about this year's new group of students (summarized from the New Student Entry Survey), and hear about ways to get involved in student organization activities and service efforts.





11:00am-3:00pm
Sponsor:
Office of the Dean of Students


Anteater Involvement Fair
Come see how YOU can get involved! The Anteater Involvement Fair will showcase over 350 clubs and organizations, student talent and entertainment in Aldrich Park. Learn more about UCI Athletics, ASUCI
and Campus Organizations. The fair immediately follows the various Dean’s Welcome programs.


Aldrich Park


1:00pm-2:30pm
Sponsor:
Transfer Student Center


Tips and Tools for Transitioning to UCI
Transitioning to UC Irvine from a previous institution of higher learning can be an overwhelming and intimidating process, but you don’t have to do it alone! Join the Transfer Student Center for a workshop that will provide incoming transfer students to UCI with tips and tools to easing the transition to this campus. Please stop by the Transfer Student Center to meet the staff, talk with peers, tour the Center, and receive answers to your questions.


Student Services II, suite 2200


1:00pm-2:30pm
Sponsor:
School of Social Sciences Dean's Ambassadors Counc


Social Science Department Dialogue
Enjoy light refreshments while discovering the unique characteristics of your major through an informal dialogue with department faculty and undergraduates.
Non-majors that are interested are welcome.


SBSG 1511


1:00pm-2:30pm
Sponsor:
School of Social Sciences Dean's Ambassadors Counc


Chicao/Latino Studies Department Dialogue
Enjoy light refreshments while discovering the unique characteristics of your major through an informal dialogue with department faculty and undergraduates.
Non-majors that are interested are welcome.


SSPB 1208


1:00pm-3:00pm
Sponsor:
Housing Administrative Services


Student Housing Open House
Stop by to meet our Housing Advisors and find out where to find help with housing issues. Learn how to make housing payments. Check out online resources for finding off-campus housing and enter a drawing for a $25 UCI Bookstore Gift card. Housing staff will be on hand to greet you and answer any questions you might have.





2:00pm-2:45pm
Sponsor:
LARC- Learning and Academic Resource Center


LARC Open House
Learn about the Peer Tutoring program and the Study Strategies Workshops/Individual Appointments. Light refreshments provided. Welcome!


RH 284


2:30pm-2:45pm
Sponsor:
UCI Career Center


Career Center Tours
If you're looking for a job or internship, want to build a resume, or even explore your major and career options come to the Career Center! Take a quick 15 minute tour and see the many ways our friendly Career Center staff can help you with your career path.


UCI Career Center


2:30pm-3:30pm
Sponsor:
School of Humanities


Humanities Alumni Career Panel
So you’re a Humanities major. Now what? Hear from Humanities alumni who’ve gone on to prominence in their chosen fields. From writing to the film industry, find out why a degree in the Humanities means endless possibilities. With:

NICOLE CARRASCO (‘94, Film Studies)
Associate Producer, “Perception” on TNT

Ev Stanton (’01 History, ’09 Ph.D. History)
Visual storyteller, writer and creativity expert

GREG HARDESTY (’85, English Literature)
Staff Writer, The Orange County Register

Moderated by Jami Bartlett, assistant professor of English.

Open to all incoming freshman and current undergraduates!


1030 Humanities Gateway Building


2:30pm-4:00pm
Sponsor:
School of Social Sciences Dean's Ambassadors Counc


Sociology Department Dialogue
Enjoy light refreshments while discovering the unique characteristics of your major through an informal dialogue with department faculty and undergraduates.
Non-majors that are interested are welcome.


SSPB 1208


2:30pm-4:00pm
Sponsor:
School of Social Sciences Dean's Ambassadors Counc


Cognitive Sciences Department Dialogue
Enjoy light refreshments while discovering the unique characteristics of your major through an informal dialogue with department faculty and undergraduates.
Non-majors that are interested are welcome.


SBSG 1511


4:00pm-6:00pm
Sponsor:
Greek Life


Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment Info Session
If you are interested in joining a Panhellenic sorority and want to find out more about the formal recruitment process, this info session is for you. The info session will cover an overview of Greek Life, the Panhellenic sorority community, and how to register and participate in the formal recruitment process. Members of the Panhellenic executive board and recruitment team will be present to answer all of your questions.

For more information visit:
www.ucipanhellenic.com [or] www.facebook.com/ucipanhellenic [or] www.dos.uci.edu/greeklife/pharec


Student Center - Doheny Beach A


7:00pm-9:00pm
Sponsor:
Middle Earth Housing


Middle Earth Open House
The Middle Earth Open House allows residents to explore the community in order to find out about the numerous academic support services, leadership opportunities, and ways to get involved in Middle Earth. Various stations will be set up throughout the community to showcase the variety of facilities and resources Middle Earth has to offer.


Middle Earth


7:00pm-10:00pm
Sponsor:
Cru


Outdoor Concert in Mesa
Come listen to the talented Anna Su, meet some sweet people, and eat tasty Ice Cream.


Mesa Outdoor Amphitheater


8:00pm-4:00am
Sponsor:
Campus Recreation


Late Night With Campus Recreation
Don’t miss Late Night at the ARC! Late Night features dance demonstrations, martial arts demonstrations, class samplers, rock climbing, movies on the pool patio, cooking demonstrations, and much more! We will also hold free sports tournaments including volleyball, dodgeball, basketball, soccer, and racquetball.

Free shirts will be given away as prizes! Athletic shoes and valid UCI ID required for entry. The pool will be open, so bring your suit if you’re in the mood for a dip.


Anteater Recreation Center

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