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Last CHSC Meeting of the Year!

May 28, 2008 at 4:18 pm by Ryan Lombardini

Congratulations to the New CHSC Executive Council!

Join them tonight in the Locus @ 5pm for the Last CHSC Meeting of the Year!

Presenting your Executive Council for the 08-09 Academic Year:

President:  Sarah Barber

Executive Vice President:  Eunjae Kim

Vice President:  Vivian Nguyen

Secretary:  Tiffany Yu

Treasurer:  Julia Damron

Social Chairs:  Bryan Lee, Emily Nguyen, Monica McCallum, Kevin Nguyen, Ellen Kern, Teresa Villaruz

External Representative:  Yeji Kim

Thank you so much to everyone who participated in this year’s CHSC Elections - those running AND voting.  

Leadership opportunities are still available!   There are appointed positions to fill—see the next newsletter item below.

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CHSC Appointed Positions – APPLY TODAY!

May 28, 2008 at 4:18 pm by Ryan Lombardini

Now accepting applications for the following CHSC Appointed Positions:  Webmaster & Historian

Applications will shortly be available on the CHSC website (http://spirit.dos.uci.edu/chsc/) and in the Honors office.  Submit them to Sarah Barber (sbarber@uci.edu) or at the Honors office. 

>>Due by Friday, June 6 at 5PM

Position Descriptions:

Historian

• Takes pictures at major CHSC events
• Ensures pictures are being taken at other CHSC events by either personally  taking them or coordinating someone who will
• Collects and retains all programming evaluations with the goal of moving towards a records archive on the website
• Recruits for and assists in the creation in the End of the Year Slideshow for Banquet
• Solicits CHP-related pictures from other photographers and filters them for appropriate content
• Submits appropriate pictures to the website/webmaster

The historian is in charge of photographic records and programming records for CHSC.  S/he should be an active participant in many CHSC events, and enjoy taking pictures of CHP’ers having fun.  Keeping a list of known photographers to contact, monitoring facebook uploads, and memory stick solicitation may be some ways to make collecting pictures an easier task.  Additionally, we were considering moving towards editable PDF files for funding requests and program evaluations to make access to these files easier for programmers and the treasurer.  Also, since we have had issues with the appropriateness of the content of our pictures, screening for inappropriate gestures, activities, etc. is necessary since our pictures are a representation of CHSC and CHP as a whole.

Webmaster

• Keeps all sections of the website up to date with current information, pictures, and CHSC news
• Strives to present information in a clear and easily accessible way, which may sometimes include additional programming, applications, etc.
• Communicates frequently with the Secretary and co-authors information from meetings and meeting minutes to post on the website.

The Webmaster is responsible for updating the website following each CHSC meeting (at least every two weeks).  The President, Vice-Presidents, Social Chairs, and Advisor will send the webmaster the majority of update requests with other officers making their own suggestions/additions.  The webmaster also has full creative control over the aesthetic look and organization of website content.  S/he should offer suggestions for improvement in both functionality and presentation of the site.  Minutes of each CHSC meeting, sent by the Secretary, will be posted by the webmaster as well as pictures of events and activities from the Historian. 

Basic HTML & Photoshop (or equivalent graphics program) experience preferred.  Knowledge of other programming languages and previous experience creating, updating, and/or maintaining a website is highly encouraged, but not required. 

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CHP After-Banquet Party

May 28, 2008 at 4:17 pm by Ryan Lombardini

**Everyone is welcome.  Banquet attendance is not a prerequisite.

Club MXII invites you to join us for one last end of the year party at the After-Banquet Dance.  There will be music and drinks, along with all of your friends cutting it up on the dance floor!  Club MXII’s doors open at 10PM on May 31st- expect the party to continue until at least midnight!  As the dance takes place following the banquet, feel free to run home and change into more appropriate attire: dress to impress!  Not planning on coming to the banquet?  No problem, All CHPers & friends are welcome: come out to the dance the night away!  See you all there!

(pst. MXII means 1012.  Arroyo Vista, House 1012).

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Sublet your VDC or VDC Norte apartment for the Summer!

May 28, 2008 at 4:17 pm by Ryan Lombardini

Coffee Hour, Friday, May 30, 9-11 am

Do you have a VDC June-June contract, but no plans to be at UCI during the summer? 

OR

Are you looking for a place to live over the summer while taking summer session courses, researching, or working? 

Come to this week’s coffee hour to find a room or sublet the one you have! 

I encourage all interested parties to post on the CHP Facebook group discussion board in advance so others know what is available and what time you might be attending coffee hour.  

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Become a Peer Mentor! Deadline extended to May 30

May 28, 2008 at 4:13 pm by Ryan Lombardini

The deadline to become a CHP Peer Mentor for 2008-2009 has been extended to THIS FRIDAY, May 30th by 5 PM.

If you are interested in helping freshmen adjust to college life or want to gain leadership/mentor experience and build your resume, you should apply to be a CHP Peer Mentor for the 2008-2009 year NOW and help out lost freshmen. The time commitment is minimal (only 1-2 events per quarter) and it’s a lot of fun!

Applications are being accepted online until this Friday, May 30th at 5

PM: http://www.honors.uci.edu/applications/peermentorform.php

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CHP AV Progressive Dinner

May 28, 2008 at 4:13 pm by Ryan Lombardini

Are you wishing you could afford a luxurious, four-course dinner?  Now you can!  The CHP Progressive Dinner is happening in the AV CHP Quad on Sunday, June 2nd starting at 6 pm.  For just $2, you can enjoy a full four-course Mexican feast while visiting each of the four houses.  All CHP students are welcome.  Sign-up by Friday by talking to your HA, or e-mailing Danni at dmenard@uci.edu.  We hope to see you there!

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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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International Studies Honors Society Applications

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

Applications for the International Studies Honors Society are available online at http://internationalstudies.ss.uci.edu/interna_studies_honors.php.  Members of Sigma Iota Rho are eligible to apply for research funding, attend conferences, and a variety of other benefits.  Applicants who do not meet all requirements (such as completed unit hours) are still encouraged to apply as they may be offered adjunct membership.  Completed applications should be e-mailed to hoyte@uci.edu, or dropped off at SSPA 5137.

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Kaplan: MCAT beat the price increase!

May 28, 2008 at 4:11 pm by Ryan Lombardini

Hello CHP members,

Kaplan was honored to provide the pizza party for CHP members Wednesday night! That was probably be the last time you will see us for the 2007-08 school year, but we’re still here to help with any test prep questions you may have!

For those of you wanting to do your MCAT prep this summer, we have classes starting right after UCI’s finals end! I want to remind you that our MCAT comprehensive program prices will be going up $50 on May 28^th, 2008.

Enroll by May 27 so you can lock in the lower price and beat the price increase!!  In addition to saving $50 you can also use your 10% off PASS club discount—for a total savings of over $200!

Here are some upcoming MCAT courses in our area (but hurry—seats are filling fast!):

May 29-August 26: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm at CSULB (MCOC8016B)

May 29-August 2: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm at CSULB (MCOC8016A)

June 16-August 25: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 2pm at the OC Kaplan Center (MCOC8018B)

June 16-August 2: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 2pm at the OC Kaplan Center (MCOC8018A)

June 16-August 25: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 10am at the OC Kaplan Center (MCOC8017B)

June 16-August 2: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 10am at the OC Kaplan Center (MCOC8017A)

June 17-August 3: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm, Saturdays at 10am at the OC Kaplan Center (MCOC8019A)

June 17-August 26: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm, Saturdays at 10am at the OC Kaplan Center (MCOC8019B)

June 17-August 2: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm, Saturdays at 2pm at CSULB (MCOC8020)

August 2-September 7: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays at 6pm at the OC Kaplan Center (MCOC8021)

October 7-January 9: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6pm at the OC Kaplan Center (MCOC9001)

*Note: there will be additional classes offered beyond October 7^th… visit www.kaptest.com/mcat for more info!

PS: If you want to reserve a spot in a MCAT class or have questions, please contact one of our pre-med advisors at 1-800-KAP-TEST or visit us at kaptest.com. 

Why is MCAT Prep so important?

Competition for entry to medical school is growing increasingly tougher. Applications over the last five years have gone up 26.1%, and increased by 8.2% for the fall 2007 admissions cycle alone. And while the available seats for first year students have also increased, the added capacity is only up by 7%—which means that only 42% of the 42,315 potential med students who hoped to start med school this fall are actually matriculating.

The intensity of the MCAT and the competitiveness of today’s medical school admissions environment mean formal prep for the exam is not only a good idea, it’s becoming an imperative. With 34% of the med school admissions officers we surveyed saying your MCAT score is the single most important factor in their decision, it’s important that your score isn’t just good; it has to be great.

The MCAT is a standardized test; therefore, there are standard ways of approaching it—you can learn strategies for each question type and techniques for time-management that will ensure your success on Test Day. Understanding the format of the exam and the ways you can use it to your advantage can significantly increase your score. And a better score means a better shot at being one of those 42% the next time around. Kaplan’s comprehensive MCAT programs provide the most realistic practice for the computer-based MCAT.

We’ll make sure you’re confident and prepared on Test Day with:

• Unlimited access to all 8 AAMC exams, plus 11 additional full-length, computer-based practice tests
• Smart Reports™—Advanced computer analysis of your homework and practice test results that identifies your strengths and weaknesses
• Integrated test strategies to help you master the computer format
• Complete review with more than 11,000 questions on computer
• The Kaplan Higher Score Guarantee—you’ll score higher on the MCAT, guaranteed or your money back.

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