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Faculty Coffee Hour – This Fri!

November 13, 2007 at 4:30 am by Ryan Lombardini

Faculty Coffee Hour is this Friday, November 16!  It’s a great opportunity for you to eat tasty treats while engaging in intellectual discourse with distinguished UCI faculty such as Professor Gail Hart, the director of the Humanities Core Courses.  FCH will be held at the same time and place as normal coffee hour, 9-11am in the Locus.

Faculty Coffee Hour Greeters

Also, we need volunteers to be FCH greeters.  Greeters simply hang out and speak with faculty, introducing them to different students and talking to them in case they get lonely.  Please email us at chppaa@uci.edu with your name, major, and time window in which you can help out.  RSVP before Thursday and we’ll even print you up a nifty nametag!

Here are some of the faculty who are coming!

Barrett, Jeff, Prof. of Logic & Philosophy of Science

Bennett, Albert, Prof. of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and Dean of

Biological Sciences

Berghof, Oliver, Prof. of Humanities Core

Bic, Zuzana, Prof. of Health Sciences and Public Health

Franklin, Stephen, Prof. of Network and Academic Computing Services

Green, Michael, Prof. of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Kay, David, Prof. of Information & Computer Science

Kean, Mary-Louise, Prof. of Social Sciences

Kirkby, David, Prof. of Physics & Astronomy

Leon, Michael, Prof. of Neurobiology & Behavior and Associate Dean of

Biological Sciences

Martens, Craig, Prof. of Chemistry

Mohamed, Faraghalli, Prof. of Chemical Engineering and Material Sciences

Prather, Michael, Prof. of Earth System Science

Smith, David, Prof. of Sociology

Wigal, Sharon, Prof. of Pediatrics

Wright, Charles, Prof. of Psychology

Remember: If you have a research advisor, they are welcome to attend, so please invite them!

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Honors Course Winter 08 Enrollment

November 7, 2007 at 2:30 pm by Ryan Lombardini

[CHANGE IN PROCEDURES]

NO AUTHORIZATION CODES are needed for Winter 2008 enrollment in honors core courses.

The winter schedule of classes can now be viewed at http://websoc.reg.uci.edu/perl/WebSoc

Start planning your schedule!

All CHP enrollment windows will begin opening on Monday, November 19 at 9:00 am.  Log into WebReg anytime before then to check your exact window time

Winter 2008 Honors Core Courses:

Humanities Core H1B

Honors General Chemistry H2B, H2LB (requires a B or better in Chem H2A)

Social Science Core H1E

Physics H90

If you have an unusual situation (i.e. Freshmen taking Social Science Core or Seniors taking any part of an honors core), you will need to notify us IN ADVANCE so we can approve you for the core you need to enroll in. All freshmen will be pre-approved for Humanities Core H1B and Chem H2B, H2LB. All sophomores & juniors are approved for Social Science Core H1E and Physics H90. If you do not fit in either of these groups, we need to know!

I will be accepting section requests from those who have scheduling difficulties (athletes, dancers, work schedules, and those who have irreconcilable course conflicts). But “preference” requests will not be granted, so please do not email me unless your situation only allows for one possible arrangement–All other requests will be ignored. Students requesting a particular section should still try to enroll when their window opens. In the event that your NEEDED section fills, please contact the honors office and we can help you.

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Online Housing Application Process – NOW ACTIVE

November 7, 2007 at 11:50 am by Ryan Lombardini

The 2008-2009 Housing Application Process

UCI Housing has posted information on the 2008-09 housing application process

on the web at www.housing.uci.edu/current/undergrad/. Please visit this

website and review the application timeline.

The online application process is NOW ACTIVE.   

The Deadline to apply online is November 21, 11:59 p.m.

Any CHP students planning to apply for on-campus housing for the 2008-09 school year MUST pick up a special housing information packet from the Honors Office before you apply online.

Apply early, do not wait until the last minute!

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CHP T-shirt Design! NEW Deadline – Nov. 14!

November 2, 2007 at 11:58 am by Ryan Lombardini

Because we did not receive a minimum of five submissions by last Wednesday’s CHSC meeting, the submission deadline and voting on designs has been postponed to the Week 7 CHSC Meeting, November 14, 5 PM! Upload designs here: http://spirit.dos.uci.edu/chsc/submit/tshirt/

Do you have a knack at graphic design? Have a unique, interesting, catchy slogan/logo that you think would make a great t-shirt? CHSC is now accepting T-shirt designs for the 07-08 CHP T-shirt! Maybe you’ve seen previous years’ designs worn by current students. These have included the infamous “CHP Geeks,” “iCHP” (iPOD) design, “You say Overachiever Like it’s a Bad Thing,” and “Campuswide Honors” in Abercrombie font designs.

Requirements:

Shirt design must include:

1. The year: 2007-2008 or 07-08
2. The text: CHP or Campuswide Honors Program
3. Can not exceed 3 colors (including shirt color)
4. Designs with both Front AND Back artwork preferred
5. No offensive slang or inappropriate imagery
6. Electronic Submissions ONLY – Photoshop, Illustrator, (other graphic programs), or high resolution JPEG or GIF (200 dpi or greater)
7. Multiple entries per person are allowed
8. Artist of winning design gets a free CHP t-shirt
9. Please upload your submissions to the CHSC website

*All designs are subject to edits by the CHP Office.

Deadline to submit is Week 7, Wednesday, November 14 by 5 pm (voting will take place at that week’s CHSC meeting in The Locus, 5-6 p.m.). Upload your designs ONLINE or bring a print out with a digital copy to the CHSC meeting!

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Muggle Quidditch! – Nov. 3

November 2, 2007 at 11:55 am by Ryan Lombardini

Here is the most recent roster:

Gryffindor
1. Bryan Lee First year
2. Shawn Ridgeway First year
3. Jung-wei Chen First year
4. Kevin Thomson Second year
5. Ela Beryt Third year
6. Amanda Wong Second year
7.
8.

Substitutes:
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3.

Ravenclaw
1. Liz Seward Second year
2. Martin Smith Second year
3. Michelle Tsai Second year
4. Troy Campbel Third year
5.
6.
7.
8.

Substitutes:
1.
2.
3.

Hufflepuff
1. Erika Dains Second year
2. Brian Yamada Third year
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Substitutes:
1.
2.
3.

Slytherin
1. Ricardo Komai Second year
2. Sarah Barber Second year
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Substitutes:
1.
2.
3.

As you can see there are still space to fill. Please sign up as soon as possible if you wish to play!!!

Do you love Harry Potter? Have you always dreamed about the world of wizards and witches? Then come play Muggle Quidditch on Saturday, November 3^rd at 1:00 to 4:00 PM on the AV fields.

Prove that that you have what it takes to win the CHP Quidditch Cup! Email Social Chair Eunjae Kim (eunjaek@uci.edu) with your name, year, and preferred Harry Potter house name to be placed on a team. Hurry or you’ll miss your opportunity to play this magical game, muggle style!

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Glamour Magazine’s Top Ten College Women Award

November 2, 2007 at 11:19 am by Ryan Lombardini

Glamour Magazine’s Top Ten College Women Award Deadline Approaching!

Have you ever wanted to be featured in a magazine? Have you ever wanted to go to New York City? If you have answered yes, you should apply for the Glamour Award. This award is for female juniors from any major who have excellent academic records, leadership experience and inspirational goals.

If selected, you will be featured in the June issue of Glamour magazine and will also receive a $3000 cash prize and a free trip to New York.

Hurry now and apply today! The deadline is November 16^th.

Please refer to: www.glamour.com/news/top10collegewomen to download an application and look at past winners.

If you have any questions, please email sklrship@uci.edu.

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CHSC Meeting=Penny Drive Results

October 30, 2007 at 11:39 am by Ryan Lombardini

CHSC meets tomorrow, Wednesday, October 31 (Halloween!) at 5 p.m. in the Locus. There will be a special halloween-themed game, candy, and the results of the penny drive will be announced!

We will also be voting on this year’s CHP T-shirt design. It’s not too late to submit your design! Bring it to the CHSC meeting or upload it ONLINE. If we do not receive a minimum of five submissions, voting will be postponed to the Week 7 CHSC meeting, November 14.

Congratulations to CHSC for winning “Best Decorated Booth” with a $200 cash prize at Shocktoberfest last Friday night. We had a lot of fun doing palm readings and selling pumpkin pie! Thanks to those who stopped by the booth throughout the night!

VISIT THE CHSC WEBSITE

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La Boheme Tickets, One Extra!

October 30, 2007 at 11:22 am by Ryan Lombardini

If you ordered tickets, they can be picked up at the honors office!

We all have really really excellent seats in the orchestra level and the first 2 tiers. Please pick up your ticket(s) ASAP, as seat selection is first come first serve. The opera is this Thursday, starting at 7:30PM. Expect to be there ~3 hours. Arrive early! Optional Preview Lecture starts at 6:30PM.

If you haven’t received an info email from Rachelle or contact from a driver if you need to carpool, email Rachelle at rlin@uci.edu.

Extra Ticket–La Boheme

We have one extra ticket to the opera! The ticket is $25 and all the seats are on the orchestra level and first 2 tiers (these seats would probably normally cost a good $150 at least). If you’re interested, email  Rachelle Lin at rlin@uci.edu.

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LGBT SafeZone & Speaker’s Bureau Training

October 30, 2007 at 11:02 am by Ryan Lombardini

Not Safe Zone certified yet? Don’t forget to sign up for a training session! Two sessions remain in Fall Quarter. One is THIS upcoming Thursday, November 1st from 10am-2pm (RSVPs must be in by Tuesday morning if you want to guarantee your spot). The other is a special 2-part session, Tuesday November 27th and Thursday November 29th, from 5-7pm both nights
(note: you must attend both 2-hour sessions to complete the training).

Safe Zone is a symbol of the University of California, Irvine’s commitment to diversity and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community on campus. Open to any campus affiliate, the program will train individuals to identify as Allies that are informed, supportive, and affirming of our LGBT communities at UCI. Safe Zone will create a more welcoming campus climate for LGBT and Ally faculty, staff, and students. Sponsored by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center, the program will foster a community that can network and embrace sexual and gender identities.
Registration is available online: www.lgbtrc.uci.edu

Speaker’s Bureau Training

Interested in sharing your story? The LGBTRC’s Speaker’s Bureau is looking for new volunteers who are willing to speak about their personal experiences as LGBT and Ally in order to raise more awareness toward LGBT issues at UCI.

A 2-day training session will be held on Wednesdays, Nov. 7 and 14 from at 5:00 pm – 7:00pm!

The Speakers Bureau is composed of a group of trained speakers who share their personal journeys as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or ally individuals on panel presentations. Audiences are encouraged to ask questions to get an idea of some of the emotions, struggles or accomplishments involved in the LGBT/Ally student or staff member’s life.

Panels are often presented at the conclusions of workshops, which are offered with a number of additional services. Educational workshops are designed and delivered by peer counselors, focusing on a range of LGBT/Ally issues, or on a specific topic that is usually requested. Through lecture, discussion, panel presentations or interactive exercises, workshops are able to open up dialogue within an audience, helping participants to examine and assess their previous knowledge of LGBT issues.

Workshops and panels are geared towards creating a greater understanding of the LGBT community, and are available for academic classes, residence halls, cultural clubs and other campus organizations. If you are interested in arranging a workshop you may stop by the LGBT Resource Center or contact Matt Espino at mespino@uci.edu for any questions or to fill out a workshop request form click here.

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Teach for America

October 30, 2007 at 10:52 am by Ryan Lombardini

Teach For America Application Deadline: November 2^nd, 2007

In America today, 9-year-olds growing up in low-income communities are already three grade levels behind their peers in higher-income communities.

This is our nation’s most pressing problem – and you have the power to change things.

Apply to become a Teach For America corps member and join the more than 12,000 outstanding individuals of all academic backgrounds and professional ambitions who have impacted the lives of nearly 3 million students across the country.

Teach For America’s next application deadline is Friday, November 2^nd at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. Apply now to become part of the 2008 Teach For America corps at www.teachforamerica.org/online

No previous teaching experience or coursework necessary. Seeking all majors. Full salary and benefits.

To learn more, visit www.teachforamerica.org or contact Conor Leonard at conor.leonard@teachforamerica.org or call 310-343-3355.

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