Vice Chancellor’s Corner
Vice Chancellor Student Affairs, Manuel N. Gómez, Ph.D.

When I was in college, in the late 1960s, the atmosphere was either exhilarating or chaotic, depending on your perspective. My perspective found it to be a little bit of both, because as a young activist I relished the level of political and social engagement among students, but as a young Latino I was always aware of the deep scars of racial segregation and social exclusion with which America continues to struggle.

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Parent & Family Association Update
UCI Parents Get Involved!

The UC Irvine Parent & Family Association (PFA) would like to thank all of our members who have participated in and contributed to this winter season’s activities.

In January, Vice Chancellor Manuel N. Gómez hosted a breakfast on campus for PFA members.

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Q: How can you get 12 units for the price of 8?

A: Special Fee Incentive for Summer Session 2008: UC students pay for only the first 8 units of course fees.
For example, a current UCI Undergraduate Student enrolling on time in 12 units of coursework will pay a $100 Campus Fee, $1,264 in Course Fees ($158/unit x 8 units), plus any applicable Course Materials Fees.

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From the Experts

UCI Identity Security
Director of Academic Outreach, Network & Academic Computing Services, Stephen D. Franklin

With all the (much needed) popular press coverage of “identity theft” and “ID security,” it is sometimes easy to overlook simple steps that a UCI student can take to safeguard access to his/her UCI electronic identity as embodied in his/her UCInetID.

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It seems like scarcely a month goes by without a story in the news about students’ disregard for intellectual property rights…

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End-of-the-Year Pressures: Parents Can Help
The first-year experience for students is often positive and exhilarating, but not without substantial academic and personal challenge.

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Anteater Spotlight – Chetan Chowdhry
Living Our Values recipient, political science and environmental & analysis design major
UCI Communications Writer/Editor, Kathryn Bold

Chetan Chowdhry’s experience as a UCI undergraduate changed dramatically his sophomore year, when he enlisted in the campus’s Alternative Break program and spent a week helping restore habitat in Saguaro National Park in Arizona.

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Also of Interest …
More news and links for Anteater parents and family

Mark G. Yudof Appointed 19th UC President »
Investing in California’s Future: UC Budget Update »
UCI Mock Trial Goes to National Championships! »
UCISAT-1 Team Builds Earth Imaging Satellite »
Making the Transition from Serviceman to Student »
Remarkable UCI Dad Runs L.A. Marathon »

In Brief
Celebrate UCI
Saturday, April 19
9 a.m.-5 p.m.

UCI’s 30th annual open house is an excellent opportunity for family and friends to visit the campus. See what’s new and join alumni, staff, faculty and students for the Wayzgoose Medieval Faire, Earth Day events, Car Show on the Green and more. Events and parking are free.

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Join the UC Irvine Parent & Family Association

The Parent & Family Association is a valuable resource for parents and family members whenever questions arise about UCI, your student or campus issues. Visit the Parent & Family Association site for information.

Volunteers Needed for UCI Commencement Ceremonies

The UCI Commencement Office invites you to participate in the forty-third UC Irvine commencement ceremonies to be held Friday, June 13; Saturday, June 14; and Sunday, June 15. The ceremony calendar is on the UCI commencement website.

Sign up online to be a volunteer at one or more of the ceremonies! You can be a ticket taker, host or help to line up bachelor candidates. See your UCI friends, former co-workers and Class of 2008 graduates during the commencement weekend.

See you at 2008 Commencement!

UCI Commencement Office
949-824-4238
barbaraj@uci.edu

P.S. Parking is free on commencement days!

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“Ask an Anteater Parent”
Parents answer questions from other parents like YOU! Send us your questions or concerns about UCI. This is your opportunity to ask an Anteater Parent who has experienced it all with their student at UCI. What a great way for parents to share information. Submit your questions to parents@uci.edu with “Ask an Anteater Parent” in the subject.

IMPORTANT DATES

APR. 15
Housing payment DUE
(Residence Halls)

MAY 26
Memorial Day Holiday
Classes not in session.
Campus offices are closed.

JUN. 9-13
Final examinations

JUN. 13-15
Forty-third Annual Commencement ceremonies

JUN. 14, NOON
Residence Halls and Campus Village move-out deadline

JUN. 15, NOON
Arroyo Vista move-out deadline

JUN. 20
Students may login to StudentAccess beginning at 8 p.m. to view grades.

JUN. 23-JUL. 30
Summer Session I

JUN. 23-AUG. 29
Summer Session-10 Week

JUL. 4
Independence Day Holiday
Classes not in session.
Campus offices are closed.

AUG. 4-SEP. 10
Summer Session II

SEP. 1
Labor Day Holiday
Classes not in session.
Campus offices are closed.

SEP. 15
Fall Quarter 2008 fees due

SEP. 20-21
Move-in for Residence Halls. (depends on assigned day)

SEP. 22-24
Welcome Week

SEP. 25
Fall Quarter instruction begins

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

APR. 19
Celebrate UCI
Annual Campus Open House
(see In Brief at left)
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MAY 1-3
NCAA Men’s Volleyball Tournament.
Watch reigning National UCI VB Champs defend their title!
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MAY 3
Beall Center Family Day
“LIVE” group exhibition curated by David Familian. Beall Center for Art + Technology, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Exhibition continues through June 7. Free.
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MAY 4
KUCI presents Mamapalooza
UCI Mesa Court Field
web link »

MAY 8
Battle of the Brains X
Campuswide Honors Program Annual Trivia Bowl. 7 p.m.
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MAY 19-23
The UCI Peace Flag Project
Large-scale art installation created by the Dalai Lama Scholar and campus organizations will encircle Aldrich Park. 5 days of events and festivities.
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MAY 31
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) 2008 Symposium
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MAY 24-SAVE THE DATE!
UCI Baseball
UCI vs. UC Santa Barbara.
Join Vice Chancellor Manuel Gómez, the UCI Parent & Family Association and the ’Eater Nation to cheer on the baseball team! Fireworks extravaganza follows. UCI Anteater Ballpark. More information coming soon.

JUN. 13-15
UCI Commencement
43rd annual ceremonies. Bren Events Center.
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