The staff and student leaders have been busy preparing for your arrival with an array of activities designed to help you meet fellow residents, staff and faculty, and become familiar with on-campus housing and the UCLA community.
Scheduled Activities
Thursday, September 17th
2009 Move-in: Parent and Family Welcome Lounges
Need a break while your student is moving in? Stop by our Parent and Family Welcome Lounge located in De Neve Plaza.
Friday, September 18th
2009 Move-in: Parent and Family Welcome Lounges
Need a break while your student is moving in? Stop by one of the Parent and Family Welcome Lounges located in Covel Commons, De Neve Plaza and Hedrick Hall.
Saturday, September 19th
2009 Move-in: Parent and Family Welcome Lounges
Need a break while your student is moving in? Stop by one of the Parent and Family Welcome Lounges located in Covel Commons, De Neve Plaza and Hedrick Hall.
The Vendor Fair:
noon - 6 p.m. in Sunset Village Plaza
Hill residents, stop by and check out our Corporate Sponsors! Get information, receive give-aways, play games and win prizes in a festive atmosphere! Our corporate sponsors have been selected to provide a variety of products and services that will enhance your on-campus experience, including: banking, microfridges, computers, international studies, room furnishings, car rental, insurance, entertainment and others.
UCLA vs. Kansas State - Football Viewing
7 p.m., Covel Commons, 3rd Floor
Come join OCHC (the On Campus Housing Council) as we host a UCLA football viewing party for all residents. We will watch UCLA beat Kansas State on the big screen together on UCLA's campus, and give away prizes. Join us with your roommates or new friends as we snack and cheer on our Bruins!
Sunday, September 20th
2009 Move-in: Parent and Family Welcome Lounges
Need a break while your student is moving in? Stop by one of the Parent and Family Welcome Lounges located in Covel Commons, De Neve Plaza and Hedrick Hall.
The Vendor Fair:
noon - 6 p.m. in Sunset Village Plaza
Hill residents, stop by and check out our Corporate Sponsors! Get information, receive give-aways, play games and win prizes in a festive atmosphere! Our corporate sponsors have been selected to provide a variety of products and services that will enhance your on-campus experience, including: banking, microfridges, computers, international studies, room furnishings, car rental, insurance, entertainment and others.
Bruin Bash presented by USAC's Campus Events Commission and Cultural Affairs:
8 p.m. - Concert in Pauley Pavilion* Clipse and LMFAO to perform
10:30 p.m. - Dance in Pauley Pavilion*
11:30 p.m. - Free Movie Sneak Preview* in Ackerman Union Grand Ballroom
*all events require student ID and are on a first come, first serve basis. Check out www.bruinbash.ucla.edu for all the details!
"Mandatory Monday", September 21st
Enormous Activities Fair:
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the Intramural (IM) Fields
Learn how to get involved in all sorts of on campus student groups, pick up information on other student services and academic departments, and find people who share your interests. With more than 200 presenters, you will find something that interests you. The Enormous Activities Fair includes music, giveaways and much more.
Check out www.bruinbash.ucla.edu for all the details!
New Student Welcome & BBQ:
3:45 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Pauley Pavilion (Welcome)
5 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. - Intramural Field (BBQ)
Chancellor Gene Block, other UCLA officials, and distinguished guests of the University welcome you, the newest member of the Bruin Family! Join us in an official Bruin welcome-to-campus, followed by the New Student Welcome BBQ; a great opportunity to meet other new students. Check out www.truebruinwelcome.ucla.edu for more information. Inquiries: (310) 825-6901 or mmaye@saonet.ucla.edu.
Community Meeting
6:30 p.m. - Pauley Pavilion
For the first time ever, we are having an all-hill meeting. Please join us in Pauley Pavilion as an entire community. This all-important meeting is a chance to meet everyone in your community and get to meet the fabulous staff we've selected to assist you this year. We will start this meeting at 6:30 p.m. right after the New Student BBQ.
Building Meetings
After the all-hill meeting, we will be coming together in our smaller communities to get better acquainted with each other and the ORL staff. Please look for posters or ask your RA for time and location information.
Tuesday, September 22nd
UCLA New Student Volunteer Day:
Join 5,000 of your fellow new students, as well as 1000 staff, faculty and alumni, in the largest community participation project in our nation's history! Students will participate in restoration and beautification projects at eight locations in Los Angeles. Organized by the new UCLA Volunteer Center, which will open on September 21st. See your RA for details about your meeting location and bus logistics.
ASUCLA Night:
7 p.m. - 11 p.m., Ackerman Union, A & B Level
Don't miss the Community of Heroes After Hours Sale-a-bration! Come to Ackerman Union and treat yourself to some real deals after your day of service. Save 20% on practically everything* at the UCLA Store. Stock up on BearWear, school supplies, study guides and more. Check out Avenue A and the brand new Game On! gaming center upstairs on A-Level. Take advantage of unlimited free play at Game On! for this one night only. It's ASCULA's way of thanking our Community of Heroes.
*some exclusions apply.
Movie Night:
Title, Location and Time TBA
Join your fellow bruins and come watch a movie on the hill.
Wednesday, September 23rd
Competitive Sports Jamboree:
noon - 5 p.m. - Intramural (IM) Fields
Learn what UCLA Club Sports Teams have to offer during this festive sports extravaganza. Whether you want to try rugby, soccer, archery, fencing or more, this is your chance to watch demonstrations, and participate in pick-up games or lessons. So, come on over, grab a snack and enjoy these fun activities hosted by the Club Sports Executive Council. Check out www.truebruinwelcome.ucla.edu for more information.
"Mountains Beyond Mountains" Book Discussion:
See your RA for location and time.
The UCLA Global Citizenship Initiative seeks to engage incoming first-year and transfer students living on the hill in a shared reading experience. "Mountain Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder is a book that portrays the work of Dr. Paul Farmer. He has dedicated his life to addressing HIV and Tuberculosis in Haiti and throughout the world. The book is a rousing read that inspires one to take collective action, and think globally about the interconnected issues that we are facing. Come join in the discussion.
Back to College Shopping:
Buses depart beginning at 10 p.m.
Come on a late night trip to Target to purchase those last minute must-have's before classes start. There will be a Bruin exclusive celebration inside the store and out. Ask your RA about bus stop locations.
Thursday, September 24th
First Day of Classes!
"Mountain Beyond Mountains" Book Discussion:
Location and Time TBA
If you missed the discussion Wednesday night, or want another opportunity to talk about this book, please come to this session.
Movie Night:
Title, Location and Time TBA
Join your fellow bruins and come watch a movie on the hill.
Friday September 25th
Bruin Res Fest:
9 p.m. - 1 a.m., John Wooden Center (JWC)
Hill residents: Join your RA and all hill residents in this exclusive night at the JWC! Thousands of residents will enjoy fun games, tournaments, martial arts and other demonstrations, massages, live-DJ, dancing, food and drinks. Individuals will win great prizes and the most active floor/house will win an exclusive trip! Contact your RA for more information.
Sunday, September 27th
Movie Night:
Title, Location and Time TBA
Join your fellow bruins and come watch a movie on the hill.
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