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Carpe Diem Community Service Scholarship

March 13, 2008 at 5:03 pm by Ryan Lombardini

Are you a freshman, sophomore, or junior who has engaged in extensive community service? If so, apply for the Carpe Diem Foundation Scholarship today. Scholarship winners will be granted 2,500 to $5,000 per year to be used for tuition, room, board and books at U.S. accredited educational institutions and may be renewed up to 4 years. Priority is given to students who parents are or have been employed in public service positions such as education; local, state, or federal government; social service; public health (including medical providers); the administration of justice; and the fine arts. To find out more information about this scholarship, visit the Carpe Diem website at: http://www.carpediemfoundation.org or visit the Scholarship Opportunities Website at: http://www.scholars.uci.edu/ to find out more information about this and other scholarships. The deadline to submit applications for this year is May 13, 2008 to the Carpe Diem Foundation

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Bare Bones all-undergrad Dance Performance!

March 13, 2008 at 3:27 pm by Ryan Lombardini

Bare Bones Dance Theater presents “Uninhibited”!

Irvine Barclay Theatre

Friday, March 14 at 8:00pm

Saturday, March 15 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm

Support your fellow CHPers:  Jenna Otter, Ching Ching Wong, Marisa Osato, Rachel Berman, Katie Thomas & others!

Bare Bones is an entirely student-run dance concert showcasing new undergrad works in modern, jazz, hip hop, funk, ballet, tap & more! The pieces are short n’ sweet and promise to entertain!! This year’s concert features a number of CHP dancers as well as works from choreographers Jenna Otter and Marissa Osato. We’ve all worked so hard and for no units – only for the chance to perform!!  SO PLEASE COME SUPPORT if you can!!

Ticket prices $12 (student), $13 (faculty), $14 (general) Tickets can be purchased at the Irvine Barclay Box Office (949) 854-4607 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Saturday evening’s performance will be followed by a gala held at the Student Center in Doheny Room B. Wine and Champagne will be available (for those of age) as well as desserts and appetizers. ALL ARE WELCOME to attend!

www.barebonesdancetheater.org

Contact mosato@uci.edu for more info!

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Interns NEEDED for ASUCI!

March 13, 2008 at 3:23 pm by Ryan Lombardini

Want to get involved in Student Government?

Don’t miss this opportunity to join ASUCI!

The ASUCI Office of Academic Affairs is currently looking for additional Publicity Interns for Spring 2008.  The Publicity Commission is in charge of properly and effectively publicizing Academic Affairs programs, including UTeach, Professor Luncheon, the Student Recommended Faculty Program (SRFP), Academic Senate, and Speakers and Debates.

Intern Requirements:

- Attend the weekly Publicity meetings (about or less than 30 minutes)

- Complete the assigned publicity projects on time (0~2 project/week, normally each project takes about or less than 30 minutes)

- Being responsive to e-mails

- Assist Commissioners in the office

- Work as a team with all other Academic Affairs interns

Please turn in the application to ASUCI office front desk by 5pm March 14, 2008 (Friday of week 10)

For questions or concerns, please contact Christy Cheng at chihyic@uci.edu.

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Toastmasters – Improve your Public Speaking Skills!

March 13, 2008 at 3:21 pm by Ryan Lombardini

The Research Symposium is just around the corner! 

If you have a fear of public speaking, or just want to improve your speaking skills, Toastmasters International can help!  CHP Alum Christina Becker is part of a branch of Toastmasters (Challengers) who meet every Friday morning from 7:00 – 8:30 at Polly’s Pies in Laguna Hills.  There is also a UCI chapter that meets on campus on Tuesdays from 12-1 pm.   

We provide a friendly, welcoming forum for members to develop skills to become more comfortable and articulate speakers.  Stop by to see what it’s all about and enjoy a free breakfast!  For details, please contact Christina Becker at princesscc22@hotmail.com or visit www.challengers734.com

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New class at UCI: Medical Uncertainty

March 13, 2008 at 3:10 pm by Ryan Lombardini

U-Teach Program

Taught by CHP student, Shamik Mukherji, fourth year Bio Sci major!

This is a one unit seminar meant for freshman, but anyone can take it!

Its about the way medicine pervades our lives and how we react to the more uncertain elements of the study, practice, and science of medicine. The class will delve into matters pertaining to scientific fallibility, the history of medicine, how medicine is changing today, and how doctors deal with the vast complexity inherent to the practice. We’ll be touching upon many topics, including healthcare, big pharma, HMOs, the works. If you’re interested in medicine and would like to see the field in a new way, join up!

Class Code: 87600  

Instructor: BARRETT, J., STAFF    <-(Me)

Tuesdays from 5:00- 5:50pm in DBH 1420 

Website: https://eee.uci.edu/08w/87807/

The class has only 20 spots, so use that early registration! I hope to see some fellow CHP kids there!

-         Shamik Mukherji

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Honors PAA Application Process REOPENED

March 5, 2008 at 5:25 pm by Ryan Lombardini

Job Description:  http://www.honors.uci.edu/paajobdescription.php

Deadline to Apply:  Monday, March 10th, 5 p.m.

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Be a CHP Stay Over Host! – Apply by March 14

March 5, 2008 at 5:24 pm by Ryan Lombardini

Be a CHP Stay Over Host! – Apply by March 14

To host, you must live on campus in either Mesa Court, Middle Earth, or Arroyo Vista. Not restricted to residents of the CHP halls, but you must be a current CHP student.

The Stay-Over Program (SOP) at UC Irvine offers prospective students the chance to experience what college life is really like by sharing a typical day with a UCI student. Guests are paired with SOP hosts of the same gender according to major and interests indicated on the application.

We will sponsor two Stay-Over dates specifically for prospective CHP students on April 3rd and 10th (first two Thursdays of spring quarter). As a CHP host, you will guide these prospective students around UCI, take them to your classes, and introduce them to the CHP. Your willingness to share your experiences about UCI and the CHP is what makes this program a success!

To participate as a host, you need to fill out an application and return it to the CHP Office by Friday, March 14. You can volunteer to host for one or both dates. Applications are now available in the Honors Office, online, or from a CHP HA or RA. There will be activities going on in either AV or one of the honors freshmen halls both stay-over nights in case you’re worried about what to do with your guest. We don’t expect you to entertain them by yourself the entire time! 

All Hosts get a FREE T-shirt and meal passes to eat in the commons with their guest.

Download a Host Application form online:  2008 CHP-SOP Host App.pdf

Please submit your completed form to the Honors Office.

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CHP Camping Retreat – Info Session, TONIGHT March 5th

March 5, 2008 at 5:22 pm by Ryan Lombardini

READY TO GO INTO THE WILD?! This year CHP will be going on our annual spring camping retreat at Joshua Tree National Park! We plan to leave early Saturday, April 5 and return in the early evening on April 6.  This park has 794,000 acres with 712 higher plant species, 40 reptile species, 41 mammal species, and 240 bird species.  There are also many towering rocks that surround the campsite which can be climbed, nature hikes, and hopefully many wild flowers! There will be plenty of things to do, from hiking to star-gazing, and plenty of s’mores to eat!  For some, this may be your first camping experience; don’t worry, we plan the retreat so that it’s problem-free and a great way to discover the nature lover within you.  The annual retreat is a tradition of our program. It is a great way to start off spring quarter and meet new and different people.

If you want to join us on the retreat, you must attend a MANDATORY Info Session, where we will give you the camping details, answer any questions you may have, and allow you to sign-up for the event.  Bring $30 (cash or check to UC Regents) if you want to sign up at the meeting, or do so in the honors office by the end of the quarter (Friday, March 21st).

Mandatory Retreat Meeting:
** Wednesday, March 5^th, 6:00 p.m.  (after CHSC in the Locus)

If you cannot make either meeting, you must see an Honors Peer Academic Advisor or Susan before 4:30 p.m. on March 21st.  Also, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call the office at (949) 824-8409 or e-mail us at chppaa@uci.edu . The cost will be $30 per person.  If you are interested in going, please respond as soon as possible by returning the information requested below.  You can print the questions out and bring the ”form” to the office or e-mail the info to chppaa@uci.edu or stop by the office and fill out a form there.  Availability is always on a first come, first served basis, and our alumni often like to come along, so the sooner you respond, the better!!!  Remember, we must have your information and money by March 21st.  See you at the retreat!

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CHSC Meeting & Fundraiser TONIGHT

March 5, 2008 at 5:15 pm by Ryan Lombardini

The UCI Health Education Center is conducting a study and they need more MALE participants to balance out their gender ratio. 

CHSC will earn $3 per participant and $5 per male if we can get 30 or more participants!

It is a 15 minute laptop study/survey that will occur during the Week 9 CHSC Meeting, Wednesday, March 5 in the Locus at 5:00 p.m.

The study involves looking at a series of pictures on a laptop and then providing your opinion.  Students who have participated in Psych experiment 545 or Psych experiment 714 cannot participate in this again.

Please help CHSC earn money by participating in this very short and very easy study!

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US Naval Officer Scholarship & Employment Informational Session

March 5, 2008 at 5:14 pm by Ryan Lombardini

$150,000 in SCHOLARSHIPS

Information Session: Monday, March 10, 2008

5:00-6:00 PM

Engineering Gateway

Room 3161

PIZZA PROVIDED!

The information session will include a presentation, followed by a question and answer session from Lieutenant Commander Jason Kranz, a UCI graduate and current naval engineer.

The US Navy is searching for well qualified individuals with the desire to serve our country.

Currently the Navy is offering up to $150,000 in compensation to undergraduate students. Attend the information session to learn more about the incredible opportunity to become a US Naval Officer. Certain education requirements exist for individual positions however the Navy will train you to excel in your particular employment field. Currently the Navy is looking for:

Nuclear Propulsion Engineers

Civil Engineers

Information Technicians/Professionals

Naval Aviators

Navy Seals

Surface Officers

Please attend the informational session, enjoy the free pizza, and learn how you can secure a prestigious employment position as a US Naval Officer.

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP: LT Thomas Burke

Office: 949-509-7453

Cell: 714-709-1085

Email: tom.burke@navy.mil

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