Taking Back Our Food Ways
from the CLTE 92-01 Class, College Nine, John R. Lewis College, (H)ACER, and PRAXIS
Curious about local food and environmental justice efforts? Come to our next social justice colloquium on Thursday, May 5th from 7:10-8:45pm at the Namaste Lounge for a panel featuring community leaders from the Calabasas Community Garden and Leaders4EARTH.
|
|
|
TFC Game Day
from the Terry Freitas Cafe
Ready to play games, have fun, and be surrounded by chill vibes?
Visit the Terry Freitas Cafe on Thursday, May 5th from 3-5pm to play some board games and test your JRL knowledge before the dedication with themed trivia!
|
|
|
|
John R. Lewis College Dedication Celebration
|
|
Join us as we celebrate the dedication of John R. Lewis College THIS FRIDAY, May 6th at the Quarry Amphitheater with speakers, raffles, FREE FOOD & LIMITED-EDITION SWAG, activities, and more!
Featured speakers include LaTosha Brown, College Ten alumna Terisa Siagatonu, and UCSC alumnus Wisdom Cole.
Learn more and register here!
|
|
|
Wordle Tournament
from the College Nine & John R. Lewis College Activities Office
Want to be a Wordle champ? Join us for a Wordle Tournament on Wednesday, May 11th outside of the MPR from 6-7:30pm for a chance to win one of three prizes!
Register at: bit.ly/9jrl-wordle
|
|
|
I Love Myself Fest
from Slugs 4 Self-Care at the Colleges Nine & John R. Lewis CoCurricular Programs Office
Come practice self-love with your fellow slugs on Friday, May 13th from 4-6:15pm at the C9/JRLC MPR with a keynote on BIPOC mental health and activities that allow you to celebrate yourself!
|
|
|
Nostalgia
from the College Nine & John R. Lewis College Activities Office and UCSC Students
Ready to feel nostalgic? Check out the nostalgia-themed community zine featuring student submissions from the winter quarter!
Thanks again to everyone who submitted their wonderful art and we hope you enjoy viewing part one and part two of the zine!
|
|
|
F.R.E.D. is Hiring!
Facilitators for Racial and Ethnic Diversity (F.R.E.D.) lead peer-to-peer brave spaces in which students can learn more about key topics that impact UCSC's Campus Climate.
Topics include: Anti-Blackness, Microaggressions, Implicit Bias, Transgender & Nonbinary Visibility, and Accompliceship.
Learn more and apply here by Friday, May 13th at 5pm!
|
|
|
|
Be an Orientation Welcome Leader!
|
|
Want to help welcome new students to UCSC? Apply to be an Orientation Welcome Leader (OWL)!
OWLs (formerly known as College Guides) help plan Welcome Week events and serve as a resource for new students.
Learn more and apply by the extended deadline of Monday, May 9th at bit.ly/owlinfo!
|
|
|
AARCC is Hiring!
Interested in connecting with UCSC's ABC Community while working a job that can support your personal and professional development? Come work for AARCC next school year!
Learn more and apply here by Sunday, May 15th at 11:59pm!
|
|
|
Work with UCSC Maintenance this Summer!
On the search for a summer job that will give you the tools to success? Apply to work with Maintenance!
No experience is required and students can work up to 40 hours a week at $17.50/hour, with on-campus summer housing available.
Apply on the ER system!
|
|
|
Join the Practical Activism Planning Team!
Want to help plan a student-led conference on social justice next school year?
|
|
Attend an info session to learn how you can get involved with planning the 20th annual Practical Activism Conference!
Those who join the planning team meet weekly in the Fall and Winter quarters and will earn credits to fulfill the PR GE requirement.
Register at: bit.ly/pac-info
|
|
|
Help Plan the Spring Fling Dance!
Ready to groove with Nijl and all the other C9/JRLC slugs? Sign up here to help plan the Spring Fling Dance! Committees include marketing, food, decor, and more.
Check out our Instagram story before 5pm to help pick a theme!
|
|
|
Join PRAXIS!
PRAXIS is a club centered on community building & engagement through critical service-learning projects that cover social justice issues relevant to our communities.
Meetings are Tuesdays at 7pm in Social Sciences 1 - Room 117D.
|
|
|
|
To stay updated on PRAXIS, sign up for their mailing list, follow them on Instagram, or join their Discord!
|
|
Star Wars Day
from UCSC Dining
May the fourth be with you next week as we celebrate Star Wars Day on Wednesday, May 4th at the C9/JRLC Dining Hall!
Throughout the day, there will be themed food and drinks, decor, a science fair, trivia, games, activities, and more! For questions or additional info, please contact jgalera@ucsc.edu.
|
|
|
Seeking Justice for Our Sisters
from American Indian Resource Center, Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery, El Centro, CARE, and the Womxn's Center
Come learn more about missing and murdered indigenous women and girls, through a presentation and keynote on Thursday, May 5th from 12-3pm.
Register at: bit.ly/MMIWG22
|
|
|
AA/PI Plant Knowledge
from the Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource Center
As part of Asian American/ Pacific Islander heritage month, AA/PIRC is working with the UCSC Herb Garden on Thursday, May 5th from 4-5pm to ground AA/PI and SWANA students in plants familiar to their cultures.
Register at: bit.ly/plantknowledge
|
|
|
|
Learn more about campus events celebrating AA/PI Heritage Month here!
|
|
UC Global Health Day
from UCSC and UC Global Health Institute
Interested in decolonizing and re-imagining, and restructuring global health? Check out UC Global Health Day on Saturday, May 7th! This hybrid conference will feature inspiring speakers and a dynamic offering of breakout sessions.
|
|
|
|
Learn more and register here, or sign up here to help volunteer for the event!
|
|
Life After College Conference
from Undocumented Student Services
Check out the annual Life After College Conference on Saturday, May 7th from 9am-4pm at the C9/JRLC MPR!
Come connect with other students and alumni, to learn more about the opportunities and resources available after graduation.
Register at: bit.ly/2022LifeAfterCollege
|
|
|
BIPOC in the Outdoors
from the People of Color Sustainability Collective and Sustainability & Environmental Justice Ambassadors
Come to the next Meet & Gr(eat) on Wednesday, May 11th from 5-6:30pm in the Cervantes Velasquez Room!
This event will not only provide food for students (don't forget your own containers and reusable eating utensils!), but also features a panel on BIPOC experiences working in conservation and sustainability.
|
|
|
Be Gay, Do Pride!
from Kresge College and other campus partners
|
|
Join us in celebrating the 15th Crystal Anniversary of Pride at UCSC on Sunday, May 15th!
Beginning at 11am at the Quarry, march through campus to participate in various events and activities! The celebration will end at Kresge for a festival from 1-4pm with music, food, performances, freebies, and more!
|
|
|
|
Learn about Resources On Campus!
|
|
|
|
Check out the Colleges Nine and Ten/UCSC Resource Sheet for resources related to academics, basic needs, activism, and more!
|
|
Connect with our Events Calendar via Google Calendar to stay up-to-date about upcoming events, programs, and opportunities at College Nine and John R. Lewis College.
For even more events, check out the UCSC Campus Events Calendar. |
|
|
|
|
