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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 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!

MilkJosh Ayala

Danny Williams

Lili'uokalaniMinami

Dacia MartinezEnoc Morales

Hong-LimGabby BerumenAmber Austin

ShabazzScotty Lewis

Phil HillJazmin Jarequi

BikoAbiel Russom

Evangelina Ortiz

WieselSaoi Sope

Josh Stefanson

Lyndsey OlsenBengy Lam

Edward ValenzuelaHoxi CastenadaJessica Loya

CommunityAssistants:

Neighborhood Assistants:

KahloJacqueline Platas

Victoria YorkSalvador Meza-Lemus

HuertaAlfonso Quintero

Zayana Ross-Torrance

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Campus Welcome WeekThroughout 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 StudentsFriday (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 SaleFriday (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 203Sunday (9/28): 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. College Eight Study CenterMonday (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 TableFriday (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 CardsFriday (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 ClinicMonday (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 OfficeMonday through Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.150 Hahn Student ServicesOpen for information regarding conditions of admission, transfer credit, and readmission.

Financial Aid and Scholarship OfficeSat: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.205 Hahn Student ServicesAdvisers 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 RegistrarMonday through Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.190 Hahn Student ServicesOpen for general questions about registration, course enrollment, residency, and enrollment verification.

Student Housing ServicesSat: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mon - Wed: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.104 Hahn Student ServicesAdvisers 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 ServicesMon - Wed: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.203 Hahn Student ServicesOpen 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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Fri. 9/26

Thu. 10/2

Sat. 9/27

Fri. 10/3

Sun. 9/28

Sat. 10/4

OakesMove-In!

Student Welcome2:00 - 4:00 p.m.Oakes Lower Lawn

Parent Welcome2:00 - 4:00 p.m.Oakes Learning Center

Building Meetings(Mandatory)8:00 - 10:00 p.m.Check with your NA!

ClassesBegin!

OakesMove-In!

Student Welcome2:00 - 4:00 p.m.Oakes Lower Lawn

Parent Welcome2:00 - 4:00 p.m.Oakes Learning Center

Block Meetings(Mandatory)8:00 - 10:00 p.m.Check with your NA!

Acad. Orientation(MANDATORY)9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Media Theater

SAFE Slugs4:00 - 5:30 p.m.Media Theater

Oakes Got Talent8:00 - 11:00 p.m.Oakes Learning Center

Drive-In Movie!9:00 - 11:30 p.m.Oakes Lower Lawn

Guinness Book of World Records Record Attempt1:00p.m.Music and Floats8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.College Eight Plaza

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Mon. 9/29 Tue. 9/30 Wed. 10/1

Senate BBQ12:00 - 1:30 p.m.Oakes Upper Lawn

Ask Your OWL1:30 - 3:30 p.m.Oakes Upper Lawn

Boardwalk Frolic6:30 - 10:00 p.m.Santa Cruz Boardwalk

Core Course Orientation10:00 - 12:00 p.m.Media Theater

Dorm Lyfe Gameshow8:00 - 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.

OPERS Fall Fest3:30 - 6:30 p.m.Indoor East Field

Lounge Bouncer!7:00 - 11:00 p.m.All Lounges!

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Saturday, September 21

Campus and Community ToursMeet at the Amphitheater

Oakes Academic Orientation9:45 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.Media Theater M110Orientation 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.Oakes Lower LawnGet to know your fellow new students and the Oakes facilities with a variety of sports activities.

Oakes Got Talent!8:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m.Oakes Learning CenterCome 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!

Also occuring on this day are the following events:

These icons represent other events happening during Welcome Week. See Pages 3-5 for what each icon means.

The events highlighted are either MANDATORY events or highly encouraged events for new students.

The framed events are

Oakes-specific events

where you can meet others

in the Oakes community.

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Friday, September 26

Bienvenida Para Familias 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.Oakes Learning CenterUna bienvenida e introducción para padres y familias que hablan Español.Welcome to Oakes Students2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Oakes Lower LawnGet 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 CenterCollege 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 Meetings8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.Check with your NA for the exact time and location of your meeting.

Also occurring on this day are the following events:

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Saturday, September 27

Bienvenida Para Familias1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.Oakes Learning CenterUna bienvenida e introducción para padres y familias que hablan Español.

Welcome to Oakes Students2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Oakes Lower LawnGet acquainted with fellow students and Oakes staff.Followed by an Oakes College tour!

Parent Welcome and Reception2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Oakes Learning CenterCollege 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.

Also occurring on this day are the following events:

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Dinner5:00 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 Families7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Residence Hall & Apartment Meetings8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.Check with your NA for the exact time and location of your block meeting.

Helpful TipsNow 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

Campus and Community ToursMeet at the Amphitheater

Oakes Academic Orientation9:45 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.Media Theater M110Orientation 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 Exam12:30 - 3:30 p.m.Oakes 105This 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.

Also occurring on this day are the following events:

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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 College4:00 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.Media Theater M110SAFE 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 CenterCome 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 TipsScan these QR codes for quick access to some helpful resources

Oakes College WebsiteCampus Resources (PDF Library)

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Monday, September 29

Campus and Community ToursMeet at the Amphitheater

Career Center Student Employment Orientation and Q & A10:00 – 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 Barbeque12:00 p.m.– 1:30 p.m.Oakes Upper LawnEnjoy 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 LawnOur Oakes Welcome Week Leaders (OWLs) will be hosting an ask-me-anything session on the Upper Lawn to help you with anything you may need to know

Boardwalk Frolic6:00 - 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 30Many 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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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 disabilities10:30 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 2Required 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 House12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.Student Union 2nd FloorWant 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 Festival3:00 - 6:00 p.m.Inside East Field House ComplexThe 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 Bouncer7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.All ResHall Lounges and the Shabazz/Kahlo LoungeGet 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

Core Course Orientation Session10:00 am - 12:00 pmMedia TheaterMANDATORY FOR NEW STUDENTS!!An introduction to “Communicating Diversity for a Just Society” with Provost Langhout.

Study Abroad 1011:30 - 2:30 p.m. Classroom Unit 1Interested 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!

Also occurring on this day are the following events:

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Dorm LYFE the Gameshow8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.Oakes Learning CenterCome 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 TipsWhat 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 3Resource Centers’ Happy Hour4:00 - 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 LawnCome 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 Attempt1:00p.m.

Oakes Lower LawnCome 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 Floats8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.College Eight PlazaCome and meet other new studentsat our sister college. Make your own float andget 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 House11:00 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 Mixer5:00 - 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 Conference5:00 - 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 Mixer7:00 - 11:00 p.m.Cantú Queer Center, Merrill CollegeAll 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