SNYCU Welcome Week 2012

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Sixth News You Can Use, Welcome Week, Fall Quarter 2012

UnOlympics

Convocation

Meet the Beach

The Golden Shoe

The 30th Annual UnOlympics is one of the longest running traditions at UC San Diego. The UnOlympics is a fun competition where all six UC San Diego colleges compete for the coveted Golden Shoe trophy.

Tuesday, Sep 25 RIMAC Field, Track and Field, 1:30pm-3:00pm

Convocation

As the inaugural academic event of the year, Convocation marks your formal entrance into the UC San Diego academic community. After the ceremony, dinner will be served on RIMAC field for new students.

Monday, Sep 24 RIMAC Field, 5:00pm-7:00pm

La Jolla Shores

UCSD's very own beach party! Surf lessons kayak paddling, pier tours, tide pool tours, loads of beach games, dj music, lunch and lots of giveaways. All of it is free to UCSD students.

Saturday,
Sep 29

La Jolla Shores,
11:00am-4:00pm

Happenings at Sixth College

Welcome to Sixth!

Sixth College's Community Celebration is your official welcome to UCSD's youngest college. At this event, you'll hear from the Provost, the Dean of Student Affairs and Sixth College student leaders.

Monday, September 24, 3:30pm, Res Hall Quad


Avenging the Golden Shoe

Get pumped up before we battle for the Golden Shoe! Practice the dance one last time, grab an LX6 shirt, props for our performances and energize with delicious snacks.We will depart for Spanos Field promptly at 12:30pm!

Tuesday, September 25, 11:30am-12:30pm, Res Hall Quad


Outdoor Movie Night

Grab a blanket and a couple of new friends to take to THE GREEN LANTERN under the stars. Free popcorn and snacks will be provided! 

Wednesday, September 26, 7:30pm, Res Hall Quad


Commuter and Transfer Breakfast Social

Enjoy Breakfast and mingle with new and returning commuters, transfers, and Sixth College staff.

Friday, September 28, 9:00-11:00am, Commuter Center


Bat Cave Bash

Dance the night away and/or play glow-in-the-dark Capture the Flag!

Friday, September 28, 8:00-11:00pm, Res Hall Quad


Golden Shoe Review

Hang out with the fabulous Sixth College RAs, learn any UnOlympics dance you missed and practice until it's perfect. Let's bring the Golden Shoe back to its rightful home at Sixth!

Monday, September 24, 2:30pm, Res Hall Quad
Tuesday, September 25, 11:30am, Res Hall Quad

 
Lecture Hall Tours

Get ahead and figure out where you will be going on the first day of class. Get a personalized tour of lecture halls before classes start. Don't forget to bring your class schedule with you!

Tuesday, September 25, 12:00pm and 3:00pm, Dogg House

 Around UC San Diego

Student Services Fair

Don't miss the largest on-campus resource fair during Welcome Week! Academic majors, recreation clubs, athletics and several central service departments will be represented. This annual resource fair is designed to allow new and continuing students the opportunity to learn about the wide variety of student services offered at UCSD.

Monday, September 24, 12:00pm-1:30pm, RIMAC Arena


Studying Social Justice: Getting to know Ethnic Studies, Critical Gender Studies, & CLAH

Come learn about the Ethnic Studies, Critical Gender Studies, and Chicano/a-Latino/a Arts & Humanities (CLAH) majors/minors! Staff and current students from the departments will be available to provide information on the majors/minors, share what the student experience is like, and answer any questions you may have. There will be FREE pizza!

For more information, contact Daisy Rodríguez at ethnicstudies@ucsd.edu

Thursday, September 27, 12:00pm-1:00pm, Cross Cultural Center, 2nd floor of Price Center East


First Friday

First Friday is back! Head over to the center of campus for a fabulous day of free food, fun games, specials and live entertainment. Price Center (East and West) will be transformed into UC Wonderland - so once you've arrived, head down the rabbit hole and immerse yourself in a Alice in Wonderland themed adventure.

The more Price Center spaces you visit, the better your chances of winning a fantastic prize. Stick around for a full day and night of entertainment, including a live music at 12:30pm and later that evening. Visit universitycenters.ucsd.edu for all the upcoming details

Friday, September 28, ALL DAY, Price Center

Ready, Set, Play
The UC San Diego Library SCVNGR Challenge!

Find teammates and play the UCSD Library SCVNGR Challenge to win prizes and represent your college. Complete challenges, earn points, and unlock the mysteries of the UCSD Library using a smartphone, iPod Touch, or iPad.Rules:

  1. Play in teams up to four people (one person must have a mobile device).

  2. Download the free SCVNGR app to get started, then find the UC San Diego Libraries.

  3. Teams with the highest score at then end of the week will be entered to win iPod shuffles!

To learn the rules and download the app visit libguides.ucsd.edu/scvngr

Check the scoreboard for rankings!

During Welcome Week 2012 (9/21 - 9/28)


You See San Diego

Spend the afternoon exploring Balboa Park, the Gaslamp District and Seaport Village on a double decker bus. Tickets are only $5 at the HUB. Shuttles depart from SunGod lawn in Muir College.

Sunday, September 30, 11:30am-5:00pm, SunGod lawn


Out-of-State Student Reception 

You are not alone. Come and meet other Out-of-State students at UCSD. IN-N-OUT will be served!

Monday, October 1, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Dolores Huerta/Vera Cruz Room, Mandeville Student Center
(underneath the LGBT Resource Center)

Study Abroad Now!!

Interested in hearing about Study Abroad from students who have gone before? Join Programs Abroad staff and students who have returned from points across the globe to hear stories and get tips to studying abroad. Mingle, mix, hear travel stories and eat FREE PIZZA! For all the latest at PAO, LIKE us on Facebook!

Wednesday, October 10, 5:30PM-7:30PM, International Center Lounge (map)

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