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Welcome Week Events
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2007

 

8:00am - 2:00pm
Ring Mall
The Peer Academic Advising Program presents: First Resort Advising
Peer academic advisors ("PAAs") will be stationed in a booth directly in front of Aldrich Hall. They will offer academic advising and information about campus resources to any and all students who stop by. They will disseminate literature about the PAA program as well as other brochures about UCI resources.
8:00pm - 6:00pm
Humanities 257
Students for Sustainability
A showcase of the sustainability initiatives being led by the Irvine Student Sustainability Coalition, a chapter of the California Student Sustainability Coalition.

8:30am - 11:30am
Social Science Plaza A 1100

Social Sciences' New Transfer Student Orientation
New Transfer Students majoring in the Social Science disciplines will be introduced to exciting program opportunities in the classroom and beyond. Meet some of the School's dynamic and accessible faculty mentors and student leaders. Dean Dosher will be present to personally welcome you to the School.

9:00am - 10:00am
Howard Schneiderman Lecture Hall, 200)

Biological Sciences 199 Undergraduate Research Training Program
Learn about the variety of undergraduate research opportunities, how to find a Bio 199 faculty sponsor, policies, and required documents for enrollment.
9:00am - 10:00am
2200 Student Services II
Re-Entry/Non-Traditional Transfer Student Coffee Hour
Start fall quarter with lively conversation, a cup of java, and refreshments while given the opportunity to meet other re-entry students. Feel free to bring your spouse and/or children. We’d love to have you bring a short bio and be prepared to have your picture taken for our Re-entry Stars bulletin board!
9:00am - 2:00pm
Room 5011 Donald Bren Hall
Orientation for New Students in Informatics (required)
This session is required for all new UCI students who are Informatics majors; other new UCI students enrolled in Informatics 41 are also welcome. We will introduce the field of informatics, the department, and the campus. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Sabina Chung (sabinac@uci.edu, (949) 824-0247).
9:00am - 5:00pm
2200 Student Services II
Transfer Student Center and Lounge Grand Opening Celebration
All new and continuing transfer students to UC Irvine are welcome to stop by and visit the new Transfer Student Center and Lounge. Come and see where you can hang out, store, cook and eat your lunch, get a cup of coffee, tea or water, check your email and study in one of the private study rooms!
9:30am - 5:00pm
Music & Media Building, room 220
UCI Orchestra - Audition for Winds/Brass/Percussion
For those interested in playing in the UCI Symphony Orchestra, contact the Music office at (949) 824-6615 to set up an audition time. If you are unable to audition on this day, please call for further instructions. Audition requirements are available online at http://music.arts.uci.edu/symphony/2007auditions
10:00am
Humanities Instructional Building room 90
Welcome for All New Art History Majors - Transfers and Freshmen
Two Art History faculty will be on hand to meet the new students and explain our counseling sessions. Refreshments will be served.
10:00am
Aldrich Hall 256
Road Rules for Commuter Success
Don't let traffic slow you down! Be prepared for your first quarter. Attend UCI "Road Rules" commuter orientations where you can meet with Upper Classmen and a small group of other commuter students. Come receive lots of important information and get all your questions answered!
10:00am - 3:00pm
Science Library Courtyard
Used Book Sale
10:00am - 1:00pm: Restricted to UCI faculty, staff, and students with UCI ID
1:00-3:00pm: Open to the public
11:00am
Aldrich Hall 256
Road Rules for Commuter Success
Don't let traffic slow you down! Be prepared for your first quarter. Attend UCI "Road Rules" commuter orientations where you can meet with Upper Classmen and a small group of other commuter students. Come receive lots of important information and get all your questions answered!
11:00am - 12:00pm
Student Center, Woods Cove ABC
Introduction to Passport to Leadership Workshop
The Passport to Leadership Program is a dynamic series of workshops designed to meet both new and experienced leaders' needs. Learn how to successfully navigate this program and earn a Passport to Leadership Certificate.
11:00am - 1:30pm
Science Library
Science Library Open House
Get to know your Library! Come visit us and learn about our services and resources that can help you succeed. Play our library quest game and be qualified to enter a drawing for the grand prize.
12:00pm - 2:00pm
2200 Student Services II
Expert Transfer Student Panel
Come and have lunch while hearing from current and former UC Irvine transfer students about their advice for new transfers. Feel free to pick their brains and learn from their transition experiences so you are as prepared as possible to be a successful UC Irvine student.
12:00pm - 3:00pm
University Club Lawn
Welcome BBQ for Physics and Astronomy
Welcome back BBQ for new students, continuing students, faculty, and staff in the Department of Physics and Astronomy
1:00pm
Aldrich Hall 256
Road Rules for Commuter Success
Don't let traffic slow you down! Be prepared for your first quarter. Attend UCI "Road Rules" commuter orientations where you can meet with Upper Classmen and a small group of other commuter students. Come receive lots of important information and get all your questions answered!
1:00pm
Science Library
Science Library Tour
1:30pm
Social Science Tower 120
SAGE Scholars Program Information Session
Come learn more about how to obtain paid internships and up to $6,000 in scholarship from the SAGE Scholar Program.
2:00pm
Aldrich Hall 256
Road Rules for Commuter Success
Don't let traffic slow you down! Be prepared for your first quarter. Attend UCI "Road Rules" commuter orientations where you can meet with Upper Classmen and a small group of other commuter students. Come receive lots of important information and get all your questions answered!
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cross-Cultural Center Conference
Cross-Cultural Center Mentorship Program Welcome Reception
CCC Mentorship Program mentors and mentees will have the opportunity to meet one another and hear from past mentors and mentees about their experiences with the program. Light refreshments will be served.
2:00pm - 5:00pm
109 Music & Media Bldg.
SING! Auditions for UCI Choir Ensembles
Open auditions for the UCI Choirs. Acappella audition. Call (949) 824-6615 to set up an audition time. Walk-ins are welcomed. For further information on the Choirs, visit their webpage at http://music.arts.uci.edu/choirs
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Student Services II, Room 1010 AB
UCDC Internship Program Information Session
Live, learn, and intern in Washington DC! Come and find out how! For more info visit: www.ucdc.uci.edu (summer) or www.dccenter.uci.edu (fall, winter, or spring).
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Social Science Hall 100
CHP New Student Orientation Program
Orientation for students new to the Campuswide Honors Program. Invitation only.
5:00pm
UCI Student Center, Doheny Beach B
Muslim Student Union's New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation, MSU Style; a MUST for all incoming students!
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Beall Center and the Maya Lin Amphitheater
BOXED Welcome Week Party
Come experience the Beall Center with free food, drinks, DJs, bands and more! 6-9pm, free admission!
7:00pm
Aldrich Park

ASUCI Concert in the Park Featuring:
THE FORMAT
Melee
Newvale

FREE BIG FUN!!!

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Social Science Tower 220A
Mock Trial Informational Meeting
Mock Trial is a competitive organization that gives undergraduates an opportunity to learn first hand about trial law and courtroom etiquette. Using acting, critical thinking, and communication skills, students take on the roles of witnesses and attorneys and travel across the country to compete against rival universities.
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Social Science Lecture Hall 100
Christian Fellowship Meeting
Six Christian Clubs are coming together for our annual fall kick-off event! Sponsored by Asian American Christian Fellowship, Campus Crusade for Christ, Epic, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, The Navigators, & Newsong--The Edge.
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Interfaith Center (Bldg #319 between Engineering and Middle Earth)
Movie Night: Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Come hang out, laugh much, and meet new people at the 1st Canterbury Club movie night - a great way to relax before classes start!
Sunset
Outside Phoenix Grill
Muslim Student Union Free Iftar
Come break fast with your new brothers and sisters at UCI during Ramadan - for free!