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Mandatory Meeting for Humanities Honors Program

May 28, 2008 at 4:12 pm by Ryan Lombardini

Today’s scheduled meeting (which I know many of you CHP students did not previously know about) has been rescheduled for this Friday (May 30) at 3:30 in HIB 143. Please plan on attending, as it is a mandatory meeting for next year’s HHP Senior Students.  Professor Silver will be letting you know what to expect during next year’s thesis class, so, as stated before, it is very important and mandatory that you attend. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!

Andrea Bishop
Front Desk Coordinator | School of Humanities
P: 949-824-5132 | F: 949-824-1360 | abishop@uci.edu
Humanities Undergraduate Study | 143 HIB | Irvine, CA 92697-3380

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UNICEF Charity Poker Tournament

May 28, 2008 at 4:12 pm by Ryan Lombardini

Date: Wednesday, May 28 (today!)

Time: 8:00-11:00pm

Admission: $20 (includes food, drink, t-shirt)

Want to help third-world children? Need a break from studying? Come to Circle K’s “All in for UNICEF” Charity Texas Hold’em tournament on Wednesday, May 28 from 8-11pm at the Cross Cultural Center. $20 entry fee includes food, drink, a t-shirt, and the chance to win fabulous prizes like a Nintendo DS-lite, restaurant certificates, and more! If you don’t want to play, the price is $10 and includes food and drink. Profit benefits the Six-Cents Initiative, which buys oral-dehydration salts for clean water-deprived children.

Any questions, please contact Mia Cromarty at (559) 301-6601 or Jimmy Hung at (323) 387-8296 or ucickfundraising@gmail.com.

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Battle of the Brains X: Trivia Brawl

May 1, 2008 at 6:25 pm by Ryan Lombardini

The Campuswide Honors Student Council is proud to present

Battle of the Brains X: Trivia Brawl

Monday, May 5th, 2008

Engineering Lecture Hall 100

6:45 p.m. Hors d’œuvres
7:00 p.m. Doors Open

Facebook Event

OPEN TO THE ENTIRE UCI COMMUNITY AND GENERAL PUBLIC

NO RSVP NECESSARY, FREE ADMISSION

FANTASTIC RAFFLE PRIZES

Sponsored by KAPLAN Test Prep & Admissions

A pre-show band performance by UCI Logic & Philosophy of Science Professors Kyle Stanford and Jeffrey Barrett will kick off the event.  Battle of the Brains is a trivia competition that pits current CHP students against UCI Deans and prestigious faculty.  In addition to the trivia battle that ensues on stage, audience members participate by answering questions unknown by either team. Excitement steadily builds throughout the event as each side dukes it out over the course of three rounds. The past few years have yielded very close matches with no clear victor in sight until the final moments.  The faculty and students who compete are both in it to win – primarily for bragging rights – so neither side holds back! 

The event is always themed, which manifests itself in publicity, t-shirt designs, and sometimes even costumes.  This year is themed after Super Smash Bros. Brawl, a popular video game featuring famous Nintendo mascot characters. All audience members also have the chance to enter an opportunity prize drawing that includes Magic Mountain and Disneyland tickets and a coupon for 50% off a KAPLAN test prep course. Please come witness this exciting event that the OC Register calls “One of the most enjoyable public events of the year.”

Competing CHP students:
Jonathan Tucci, 2^nd yr; Lauren Biron, 4^th yr; Alejandro Komai, 4^th yr; Brian McGrew, 3^rd yr; Vicky Wiraatmadja, 2^nd yr; Brett Moodie, 4^th yr; Kent Boydston, 4^th yr; Jacob Edman, 1^st yr; Chris Cole, 3^rd yr; Danni Menard, 4^th yr; Kevin Li, 3^rd yr; Jessie Dummer, 1^st yr. 

Competing CHP Alumni:

Jennifer Hsia (’04); Diane Livio (’04); Justin O’Neill (’07); Bhishma Donnelly (’05)

Competing Faculty:
Jeffrey Barrett, Prof. of Logic & Philosophy; Michael Leon, Associate Dean of the School of Biological Sciences and Prof. of Neurobiology & Behavior; Lisa Roetzel, Associate Director of the CHP and Prof. of German; Kyle Stanford, Prof. of Logic & Philosophy; Gail Hart, Prof. of German; Roger McWilliams, Director of the CHP and Prof. of Astronomy & Physics; William Schonfeld, Prof. of Political Science and Director of the Center for the Study of Democracy; Rahul Warrior, Assist. Prof. of Developmental & Cell Biology

Admission is FREE, audience participation is encouraged, and we have great prizes to raffle off (including MAGIC MOUNTAIN & DISNEYLAND tickets + 50% OFF A KAPLAN Test Prep Course!  Come witness this exciting event that is always a crowd-pleaser.  No RSVP is necessary. EVERYONE is welcome to attend!

**PLEASE INVITE EVERYONE YOU KNOW!!**

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Rock Out and Give Back

May 1, 2008 at 6:14 pm by Ryan Lombardini

Come out to UCIndie 2008: A Benefit Concert for Iraqi Children!
Friday, May 9th, 7:00 pm

SSLH, UCI Campus

The show will include performances by 4 great local bands, a charity raffle, games, and an opportunity to make
a difference.  Tickets are $7 at the door or $6 pre-sale (it’s so easy, just e-mail ucindie@gmail.com to get put on the guest list) or visit our booth on Ring Road:

In Social Sciences: April 29 + 30th, 12-2pm
In Humanities: May 6 + 7th, 12-2pm

Featuring Performances by:
Five Minutes to Freedom
Capulet
Transit Studio
The Madams

All proceeds benefit the Baghdad School Project, an on-campus, student-run charity that provides
basic school supplies to elementary-age students in Iraq. (http://www.socsci.uci.edu/ambassadors/bsp.html)

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UCI Critical Theory Undergraduate Conference!

April 21, 2008 at 11:54 am by Ryan Lombardini

The annual Critical Theory Conference is here! It will take place this Wednesday (April 23rd) at the Student Center in Newport Beach Room C.
Three panels of undergrads will present their research on a range of topics in literature & critical theory. If you are interested in pursuing research in these areas or are currently doing research, come join us to listen, ask presenters questions, and participate in our discussion! You are welcome to attend part or all of the event: check out the schedule at http://snipurl.com/24utd. Hope to see you there!

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WAYZGOOSE 2008 – SATURDAY, APRIL 19

April 17, 2008 at 1:35 pm by Ryan Lombardini

**YOU DON‘T WANT TO MISS UCI‘S BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR**

WAYZGOOSE 2008!!

Saturday April 19th 9:00am-5:00pm

Aldrich Park

Established in 1972, Wayzgoose is UCI’s oldest annual tradition. This huge festival displays a wide variety of UCI organizations offering great food, games, and crafts.

Located throughout Aldrich Park are stages scheduled with live entertainment ranging from UCI’s very own dance performance groups to popular bands. The entire Irvine community is invited to attend the day’s events so feel free to invite your neighbors!! There are rides and children’s activities as well so families are encouraged to come hang out for the day and get to know their neighboring university!!

Events and parking are free all day!

Student organization performances by: KABAMODERN, CADC, MCIA, Jodaiko, Bboys Anonymous, Salamat, Belly Dance Troupe, and many more special guests.

BAND HEADLINER: DEL THA FUNKEE HOMOSAPIEN!!!!

Other Scheduled Bands:
People Under the Stairs!!
Houston Calls!
The Tenderbox!
Matthew Pereyra!
Battle of the Bands Winner- JEBEL!

Join the facebook group “Wayzgoose 2008” for more information.

…While you’re there, be sure to stop by CHP’s Cookie Booth to say hi and buy a few cookies! 

All the cookies we sell at Wazygoose are baked by CHP students in the residence halls, honors houses, and elsewhere.  If you want to help bake, please contact Communications Chair Liz Seward at mseward@uci.edu!  (CHSC will reimburse you for supply costs)

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Vote MEGAN BRAUN for ASUCI President

April 17, 2008 at 1:33 pm by Ryan Lombardini

POLLS ARE OPEN NOW at www.elections.uci.edu

CHP’s own Megan Braun is running for ASUCI President. Megan has been involved with ASUCI Legislative Council for two years and has served as the Rules Committee Chair, Housing & Dining Committee Chair, a board member on Student Programming Funding Board and the secretary for the Bren Event Center Advisory Committee. One of her major goals is to create an Anteater Advisory Committee comprised of individuals from the Greek, Cross Cultural, Athletic, Service and CHP communities. These representatives will develop a shared vision for UCI, which Megan will implement by working with administrators and coordinating the efforts of ASUCI members.

She is committed to improving the quality of dining, increasing housing opportunities, lowering the cost of parking and increasing school spirit. Megan would very much appreciate your vote in the elections which will take place online at www.elections.uci.edu until Friday, April 18.  

For more information on Megan and her campaign, check out the Facebook group.

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DANCE ESCAPE

April 17, 2008 at 1:32 pm by Ryan Lombardini

New works by UCI graduate choreographers

Dates: April 24-26* in the Claire Trevor Theatre

* Thurs.-Sat., April 24-26, 8 pm

Sat., April 26, 2 pm

$11 general audiences

$10 UCI faculty/staff/seniors (62+)

$9 UCI students & children under 18

Tickets:  UCIArts Box Office (949) 824-2787 (noon-4 pm weekdays), or www.ticketmaster.com

For more information, visit Events Calendar at www.arts.uci.edu/events

- Please come support!  It’s a great show!

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UCI Undergraduate Research Symposium, NEW DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 31

April 17, 2008 at 1:32 pm by Ryan Lombardini

2008 Symposium

UROP sponsors the UCI Undergraduate Research Symposium, an annual event held on May 31, 2008 that allows hundreds of undergraduates the opportunity to present their research results or creative activities in a professional setting. All UCI undergraduate students who have conducted research are invited to submit an application and abstract by April 27th.  UROP and SURP fellows are required to present, however the Symposium is open to all students. The Symposium also provides the opportunity for students to attend and learn about the work of their fellow students, and to volunteer to assist at the event. Members of the larger UCI community are also invited to attend. Click here to view participants by School.

This year’s Symposium will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2008, in the Humanities Buildings.

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UCI Commencement Student Volunteer Positions

April 17, 2008 at 1:25 pm by Ryan Lombardini

Commencement Website

Be a UCI Honorary Banner Carrier!

The Banner Carriers play a prestigious and important role in the Commencement Ceremonies. They lead the Ph.D.’s, Master’s, Bachelor’s candidates, or Platform Party down the aisle. They also direct the graduating students on and off the stage.

Honorary Banner Carriers are selected from current UCI students that are not graduating in 2008. Five to seven Banner Carriers are needed for each ceremony.  Apply to be a UCI Honorary Banner Carrier using the online form.

Audition to be the National Anthem Singer

at one of the Commencement Ceremonies!

Wednesday, April 23

Lido A, Student Center

4:00-6:00 pm

Bring yourself and your voice!

The National Anthem will be sung in a cappella in the traditional style.

For more information, contact Barbara Johnson at (949) 824-4238 or email at barbaraj@uci.edu.

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