Welcome Week Guide Porter College

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1 Welcome Week Guide 2014 Porter College

2 Important Contacts: My Slug: My CA: Roommates: Alyssa Young Asst. College Programs Coordinator James Blaine, College Programs Coordinator Porter College Office, College Advisers & Provost Joe DePage, Housing Coordinator jde Megan Gnekow, CRE Porter Apts Tara Beverly, CRE B Bldg tcbeverl@ucsc.edu Julie Oberts, CRE A Bldg joberts@ucsc.edu CSO Dispatch

3 1 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 campuswide during Fall Welcome Week. Notice that some events are REQUIRED/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!

4 Welcome to Porter College! Welcome to Porter This schedule includes important information for you. There are several mandatory programs, and a whole slew of other programs, orientations, tours, and open houses from many of the departments and units on campus, which are important to help you get off to a good start. Your University experience is ultimately shaped by the choices and decisions you make. We strongly encourage you to become involved with your community, ask questions, explore new opportunities, have the courage to meet new and different people and make the most of what the campus has to offer. Where to start? Talk to your CA & Slug! Get to know your CRE: Julie if you live in the A Building or Tara if you are in the B Building. Visit Alyssa and James in the Activities Office. Join us on Facebook: Benjamin F. Porter, and bookmark the Porter College Calendar: 2

5 3 Important Offices at Porter Porter Activities Office, Room D143, (next to the Koi Pond) Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Activity & Programming planning, support & coordination, Porter Senate & MakerSpace, and Volunteer Opportunities & Resources. Porter Residential Life Office, Room 250 (Near the elevator in B building) Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. CREs, Housing Coordinator, lock-outs. Mail boxes are available 24 / 7. MailRoom staffed hours for package pickup during Welcome Week: Sept Sept. 28: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sept Oct. 1 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Regular Fall Qtr. hours: Pending staff availablilty Questions about Porter mail service? See Tiffany Burns in the Porter Academic Office, tbburns@ucsc.edu. Study Spaces at Porter Porter Study Center behind the Koi Pond in the D Building. This is a Quiet Study Area open daily until 2:00 a.m. The Computer Lab is on the second floor of this same building (Room D-240). George P. Hitchcock Lounge, Hitchcock Lounge. Next to

6 the Mailboxes in the C Building. Unless scheduled for meeting or program use, this is a Quiet Study Area open daily until 2:00 a.m. Porter Slug Cafe & Grill is a great spot if you like the hum of human activity and coffee to keep you company. Westside Writing Center: Oakes College Rm Not strictly a Study space, writing tutoring M - Thurs, 9am - 9pm & Fri. 9am - 5pm or by appointment. for More information drop by the Porter Academic Office or Westsidewriting@ucsc.edu Dining at Porter College Welcome Week Porter/Kresge Dining Hall Hours Wednesday, 9/24 12 noon 7:00 p.m. Thursday 9/25 & Friday, 9/26 7:15 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Saturday, 9/27 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Sunday, 9/28 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Monday, 9 /29 7:15 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, 9/30** 7:15 a.m. 1 p.m. Wednesday, 10/1 7:15 a.m. 7:00 p.m. **3:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. BBQ on the East Field at the OPERS Fall Fest 4 Bring your UCSC ID or temporary meal card with a picture ID to eat during meal times. Guests who want to join you can

7 5 pay cash at the door or use one of your guest meals. Regular Academic Year schedule starts Thursday, 10/2 (Visit: Dining. ucsc.edu/dining-halls) Regular Porter/Kresge Dining Hall Hours Monday Friday 7:15 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Late night & Weekend dining available at the College 8/Oakes dining hall. Slug Cafe & Grill Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. 11 p.m. Friday 7:00 a.m. 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 3:00 p.m. 10 p.m. Burgers, burritos, fresh-from-the-oven baked goods, coffee, and tasty milkshakes. How To Use This Guide Highlighted events are either Mandatory Programs or are highly encouraged for New Students Framed events are specifically for Porter College Affiliates and Residents. The following icons represent recurring opportunities during welcome week and refer to the full description found on pages 6-9.

8 6 Important Campus Offices& Resources Throughout Welcome Week, there are a number of offices providing extra services & hours for 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

9 September 22. 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 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 locations 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 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 7

10 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 University Library Tours McHenry Library: Fri. (9/26) & Mon. (9/29) to Wed (10/1) 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3:00 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. 8

11 9 Drop-In 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) 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. 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.

12 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. 10

13 Tours Tours Tours: Around Campus, Around Town. By Foot, Bus and Bike Check the list in the Porter Quad on the Stage, ask your Slug or CA. Tours of Campus and around Santa Cruz are running all week! Wednesday, September 24 Move-in Day for New Transfer Students: For more information go to housing.ucsc.edu/move-in Also occurring on this day are the following events: Transfer Community Move-in: 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Porter College Check in, collect your housing packet and settle in. There s a big and exciting week ahead! Residential Network (ResNet) - for Porter College Residents 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Porter Hitchcock Lounge Porter Community Gathering for Transfer & Re-entry students 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Porter Quad Meet your Slug and other members of this new Porter Community! 11

14 Parent & Family Orientation and Q & A 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Porter Study Center (behind the Koi Pond) For those who were not able to attend our Summer Orientation Program, or if you just have some lingering questions. Join us for an overview of Porter College s Academic & Residential Life programs. Transfer Community Residential Life Assembly Mandatory for Porter Residents 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Classroom Unit 2 (Across from the Bay Tree Bookstore behind the Student Union) An introduction to the Porter College Residential Life staff and the College s expectations of residents. Get to know your CA & floor-mates, and community expectations & rules. It s important! We re a big community in a small space. Residents who are observing the Rosh Hashanah High Holiday, or arrive after 9/24 should attend the Sat. 9/27 orientation Thursday, September 25 Also occurring on this day are the following events: 12 STARS Workshops 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Kresge Town Hall A series of lectures, workshops, student panels, and community-building activities to ensure transfer and re-entry

15 students a successful transition to UC Santa Cruz. For more information contact STARS at Floor meetings -- Mandatory for Porter Residents 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. See your CA for location & details Safe Slugs: Promoting Healthy Relationships in College --(Transfer Community Session)-- Mandatory for Incoming Students: Attendance will be taken at the door. 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Classroom Unit 2 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. Friday, September 26 Also occurring on this day are the following events: STARS Workshops 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Media Theater [Refer to full description on Thursday, September 25.] 13

16 Floor meetings -- Mandatory for Porter Residents 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. See your CA for location & details Transfer Community Karaoke in the Quad 8:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Porter Quad Saturday, September 27 Move-In Day for New Frosh! Also occurring on this day are the following events: Residential Network (ResNet) - for Porter College Residents Noon 5:00 p.m. Porter Hitchcock Lounge [Refer to full description on page 4.] Porter Community Gathering for Frosh 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Porter Quad Meet your Slug and other members of this new Porter Community! Parent & Family Orientation and Q & A 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Porter Study Center (behind the Koi Pond) For those who were not able to attend our Summer Orientation 14

17 Program, or if you just have some lingering questions. Join us for an overview of Porter College s Academic & Residential Life programs. Frosh Residential Life Assembly Mandatory for Porter Residents 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Classroom Unit 2 (across from the Bay Tree Bookstore behind the Student Union) An introduction to the Porter College Residential Life staff and the College s expectations of residents. Get to know your CA & floor-mates, and community expectations & rules. It s important! We re a big community in a small space. Join the community for The Lego Movie 9:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Porter Quad Bring A Pillow & blanket, we ll provide the popcorn & hot chocolate! Also occurring on this day are the following events: Sunday, September 28 College Academic Advising / New Frosh MANDATORY for all new students! 10:00am - 11:30 am Classroom Unit 2 An A-Z preparation for your college career led by the Porter 15

18 College Advisers. Start off on your best foot. Meet our College Advisers, learn the ins & outs, avoid the pitfalls as you chart your college career. Analytical Writing Placement Exam 12:30 3:30 p.m. Porter and Oakes Colleges: Oakes 105 Cowell and Stevenson Colleges: Humanities 206 Colleges Nine and Ten: Thimann 3 Crown College: Classroom Unit 2 Merrill College: Merrill 102 College Eight and Kresge College: 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 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 or by at drc@ucsc.edu. There is a fee for this exam, which students are expected to pay in advance via this web site: Be sure to print out the receipt for your payment and to bring it with you to the exam. 16

19 Porter s Afternoon on the Quad 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Porter Quad Arts, crafts, new friends, and laughs! MakerSpace Co-op Open House! Floor meetings -- Mandatory for Porter Residents 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. See your CA for location & details Monday, September 29 Also occurring on this day are the following events: STARS: Services for Transfer and Re-entry Students Drop-In Advising 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. STARS at Kresge, near the College office Advisers are available on a drop-in basis to meet with you, answer questions you have regarding completing the transfer process and/or planning your academic program, and make referrals. For more information, contact STARS at or Career Center Student Employment Orientation and Q & A 10:00 11:00 a.m. Cervantes and Velasquez Conference Room (Bay Tree Building) 17

20 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) -- General assistance 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 The UCSC Campus is unique within the University of California in that over 400 acres 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 and 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 or asjones@ucsc.edu. Porter New-Transfer Student MANDATORY Advising Meet in Porter Quad at 12:30 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Hitchcock lounge An A-Z preparation for your college career led by the Porter 18

21 College Advisers. Start off on your best foot. Meet our College Advisers, learn the ins & outs, avoid the pitfalls as you chart your college career. Safe Slugs: Promoting Healthy Relationships in College -- Mandatory for Incoming Students: Attendance will be taken at the door. (Frosh Session) 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Classroom Unit 2 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. 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 a.m. 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! 19

22 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: Tuesday, September 30 Also occurring on this day are the following events: Many departments/majors hold Department Orientation on this day. Please refer to the Department Orientations section of the on-line Fall Schedule of Classes for further information, registrar.ucsc.edu/soc/ 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

23 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 STARS: Services for Transfer and Re-entry Students Drop-In Advising 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. STARS at Kresge, near the College office [Refer to full description on Monday, September 29.] 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. 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 for more information. 21

24 22 Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) New Frosh and Transfer Student Welcome Orientation For the following Colleges: 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 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.] 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.

25 Your Guide to SMOOTH Cycling in Santa Cruz: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 pm. Porter Hitchcock Lounge Find the best roads & trails, the best way to get from campus to town (and back), bike safety and YOUR RIGHTS as a cyclist. Presented by Ecology Action, Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) New Frosh and Transfer Student Welcome Orientation For the following Colleges: Cowell, Merrill, Crown, College Nine and College Ten 1:00 2:30 p.m. Classroom Unit 2 [See full description of services on page 22 Disability Resource Center Orientation REQUIRED for students with disabilities 1:30 3:00 p.m. Cervantes and Velasquez Conference Room (Bay Tree Building) [Refer to full description at 10:30 a.m.] OPERS Fall Festival 3:00 6:00 p.m. East Field House 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 groups and organizations, recreation and sports clubs, fraternities and sororities, health and wellness services, academic resource offices, student media, ethnic resource 23

26 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.) Porter Presents: Open Mic - On Stage! 8:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Porter / Kresge Dining Hall Drop in for the First Open Mic of the Quarter. Try something new, Porter s all about creativity! Wednesday, October 1 Career Center Student Employment Orientation and Q & A Also occurring on this day are the following events: 10:00 11:00 a.m. Cervantes and Velasquez Conference Room (Bay Tree Building) [Refer to full description on Monday, September 29.] 24

27 PORTER CORE Intro. Lecture 2:30-4:30 Classroom Unit 2 All Frosh: Your first University Lecture! - This is where it all starts. 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.] 25

28 Porter Drum Circle 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 pm Porter Lower Quad Bang a drum, it ll be neat. Meet your community, find your beat. Instruments are provided, or bring you own to this guided circle. Also occurring on this day are the following events: Thursday, October 2 *** CLASSES BEGIN!*** Residential Network (ResNet) 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. College 8, Room 258 [Refer to full description on page 4.] STARS: Services for Transfer and Re-entry Students Drop-In Advising 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. STARS at Kresge, near the College office [Refer to full description on Monday, September 29.] Porter Senate Open House 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Porter Hitchcock Lounge Meet our Senate Chair and officers. It s Hands-on-Government 26

29 Friday, October 3 Also occurring on this day are the following events: STARS: Services for Transfer and Re-entry Students Drop-In Advising 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. STARS at Kresge, near the College office [Refer to full description on Monday, September 29.] Residential Network (ResNet) 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. College 8, Room 258 [Refer to full description on page 4.] Kresge presents Sex & Sexuality 9:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m Porter / Kresge Dining Hall Drop into the game show and show what you know! Prizes you won t want to show your mother! Saturday, October 4 Also occurring on this day are the following events: Residential Network (ResNet) 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. College 8, Room 258 [Refer to full description on page 4.] 27

30 Porter Cabaret 8:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Porter / Kresge Dining Hall Our Annual variety show, created, produce, directed and performed by your CA s & Slugs. Share a humorous look at life at Porter. Sunday, October 5 Also occurring on this day are the following events: 28 Residential Network (ResNet) 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 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 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 and check out the digital edition of the guide.

31 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 , visit womenscenter.ucsc.edu, or women@ucsc.edu. 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 for more information. 29

32 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 Thursday, October 9 Porter Senate 1st Meeting of the year 7:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Hitchcock Lounge All New Students, regardless of College Affiliation. All New Students, Frosh or Transfer, are granted full Senatorship by attending this first meeting. QR Codes Campus Maps maps.ucsc.edu Campus Resource Guide goo.gl/rktksi 30

33 Porter s MakerSpace Co-op UCSC s first co-op dedicated to crafting! The MakerSpace Co-op is dedicated to promoting Porter s creativity, building community, and providing a constructive positive outlet. The space is perfect for students to bring personal projects to work on in a larger space and use our crafting tools. The Co-op also holds workshops to teach new skills and is a community space to connect with other crafty people. For information on membership, please visit the Porter Activities Office. Don t forget to come to Open House on Sept 28th from 2-5pm during our Afternoon on the Quad There will be crafting workshops, refreshments, and information about becoming a new member of Porter s MakerSpace Co-op. 31

34 YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE, is fundamental to our Democracy Not yet registered? It s easier than ever: Register via your Student Portal Register online at Register the Old School way: We have paper forms in the Activities Office. The next election will be the November 4, 2014 Statewide General Election. Live in the dorms, where should you register to vote? You need to decide if you want to register to vote using your home address or if you want to register to vote using your UCSC campus address. If you register to vote using your campus address, you will be able to vote here in Santa Cruz County. Want to register to vote using your address outside of Santa Cruz County? If you are not going to be home for the election, about a month before the election, you must ask to have a ballot mailed to you at your UCSC campus address. Many counties allow voters to request a ballot online from their websites. For more information: 32

35 Come feed the Porter Koi! 10am: Friday 9/26 - Monday 9/29 - Wednesday 10/1 You may notice that Porter has its own koi pond filled with large, beautiful koi. But you may not know what goes into keeping our koi safe and healthy. Come join our Porter staff in feeding the fish and learn more about the care and feeding of our beloved Porter koi! Web Resources for finding things to do: Campus Calendar - Porter Calendar - (other colleges also have online calendars of their events) Facebook?: Benjamin F. Porter Fun Things to do in Santa Cruz housing.ucsc.edu/cro/pdf/things-to-do.pdf Undersea Discoball design by Leah Labrador

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