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Slugs 4 Self-Care
from the CoCurricular Programs Office at College Nine and John R. Lewis College

Join us weekly on Wednesdays from 6-7:30pm in the Rec Lounge to learn about the importance of self-care over free food and fun activities! Learn more about weekly topics and join the interest form here.
Mindfulness and Gentle Yoga with Padma
from the CoCurricular Programs Office at College Nine and John R. Lewis College
Join us on Thursdays from 12:30-1:30pm on the Social Sciences Lawn for gentle stretching and breathing techniques facilitated by local yoga instructor Padma!

Yoga mats and high-quality headphones for music and instruction will be provided to the first 25 attendees.

For questions or accommodations, please email coco@ucsc.edu.
Resource Block Party
from College Nine and John R. Lewis College

Join us on Saturday, October 22nd from 3-7pm at the Social Sciences Lawn for the C9/JRLC Block Party!

Stop by to learn more about partners and resources on campus, and to enjoy games, food, and raffles.

Craft Carousel
from the College Nine and John R. Lewis College Activities Office

Join us Sunday, October 23rd from 1-4pm in the MPR for an afternoon full of Halloween-themed crafting! Activities include mask decorating, DIY spooky door decorations, button making, paper lantern making, and more.
Calaveras y Comunidad
from El Centro, the Cowell Coffee Shop, and the College Nine & John R. Lewis College CoCurricular Programs Office

Join us on Thursday, October 27th from 4-7pm in the Cowell Courtyard for a night of community building, sugar skull decorating, tamale making, and more Dia de los Muertos-themed activities!

Register at: bit.ly/calaverasyc
Dia de los Muertos
from El Centro, Quarry Amphitheater, Cowell Coffee Shop, and the College Nine & John R. Lewis College CoCurricular Programs Office

Join us on Wednesday, November 2nd from 6:30-8:30pm at the UCSC Quarry Amphitheater for a night of performances, music, and community as we collectively grieve and celebrate the lives of past loved ones.

Register at: bit.ly/DiaDeMuertos2022
Volunteer for All Hallows' Eve

Looking for a fun volunteering opportunity? Sign up at tinyurl.com/ahevolunteers to participate in All Hallows' Eve — a spooky night of fun for students from Calabasas Elementary School!

This year, All Hallows' Eve will be held on Saturday, October 29th from 4:30-9:30pm on campus.

Volunteer shifts include decorating and set-up, greeting students and their families, hosting arts and crafts, leading games and other spooky activities, helping with trick-or-treating, and more!

Teach Your Peers at C9/JRLC This Winter!
Check out CLNI 191 and JRLC 191 — two classes that allow students to co-teach 2-unit courses in Winter Quarter centered on our colleges' themes! Student facilitators will earn 5-units and gain valuable skills and experience.

To teach at College Nine, apply here by Friday, October 21st, and to teach at John R. Lewis College, apply here by Monday, October 24th.
Join PRAXIS!

Looking for a space to discuss social justice, build community, and find out about volunteering opportunities?

Stop by the first PRAXIS meeting of the year on Thursday, October 13th at 5pm in Social Sciences 1, Room 213.

Sign up at: bit.ly/PRAXISsignup
Join the Practical Activism Conference Planning Team!
Interested in helping plan a day-long, student-organized conference on social justice as you fulfill the PR GE-requirement?

Students will meet weekly in Fall and Winter Quarters to plan the 20th annual Practical Activism Conference!

Apply to be a PAC planner here!

Apply for Intercultural Community Weekend!
from the CoCurricular Programs Office and ResLife Office at College Nine and John R. Lewis College
ICW is a free overnight retreat hosted by College Nine and John R. Lewis College for students to bond with their community and engage in activities to develop intercultural sensitivity and awareness.

This year's retreat will take place November 19th-20th, at Happy Valley Conference Center in Santa Cruz.

Learn more and apply at bit.ly/icw-apply by Friday, November 4th.
Join the College Nine Senate!

Senators meet weekly to discuss issues and ideas affecting C9 students, sending representation to campus-wide and UC organizations, while also allocating funds to many organizations and programs.

Weekly meetings are Thursdays at 6:30pm over Zoom. Learn more here and fill out the interest form to attend meetings.
SWANA Healing Circle
from the Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource Center
Join AA/PIRC on Thursday, October 20th at 7pm for a SWANA healing circle with trauma-informed psychotherapist Jess Semaan. The circle will be held at the ERC Lounge on the 3rd Floor of the Bay Tree Building, with free chai and desserts!

Register at: tinyurl.com/swanahealing
Get Help with Campus Laundry Machines!

If you experiencing any issues with any of the laundry machines, you must report it (and the machine ID number) to CSC ServiceWorks by using the CSC ServiceWorks Service App, the CSC ServiceWorks website, or by calling their toll-free phone number at 1-877-264-6622.

LSS Tutoring at ABC Housing Communities

Did you know that LSS is hosting office hours at our African, Black, & Caribbean (ABC) communities across campus?

Join us at College Nine & John R. Lewis College for LSS Writing on Mondays at 7pm at the C9/JRLC Community Room Office.

Additional weekly tutoring sessions include Math on Tuesdays from 7-8pm at the Stevenson Apartments Community Room and First Year Sciences on Wednesdays from 7-8pm at the Oakes Study Center.
Terry Freitas Cafe Hours

Did you know C9/JRLC has a student-led cafe that serves as a food pantry, study space, and hosts events?

Visit the Terry Freitas Cafe, weekdays from 10am-7pm and follow their Instagram for more updates and events!
The Thrift Annex is Open!

The C9/JRLC Thrift Annex is now open for the year!

Visit the Apartment 3 Laundry Room to go thrifting (Mondays 10am-1pm and Wednesday 9am-1pm) or to donate (Fridays 10am-1pm) any old clothes.
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Add Us to Your Calendar!
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.
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