| DATE | TIME | LOCATION | EVENT | PRICE |
| TUE SEP 25 |
6p - 8p | Student Recreation Center | The Power of the Peers Outdoor Challenge Are you up for a friendly challenge? The Power of the Peers Network of Peers and the Rec Center's Outdoor Excursions Program invite the UCR community to participate in the outdoor challenge course! Let's get physical! Meet your peer mentors for the year, socialize with your fellow Highlanders, and get a preview of the programs that the Rec Center offers! Sponsored by The Well, "Power of the Peers" Network, Outdoor Excursions in the SRC |
FREE |
| FRI SEP 28 |
Block Party 5:30 - 9:30p |
Block Party - Bell Tower | Block Party Kick out the jams at the 14th annual Block Party, UCR’s annual signature welcome event at the center of campus! Learn more about student organizations at UCR while enjoying great food and music performances from notable artists. Sponsored by ASPB & Student Life FREE Trolley service the night of Block Party! Please note that due to the UCR Block Party welcome event venue, fencing will restrict access to the core of campus by the Bell Tower, Rivera Lawn, Pierce Lawn, and Bell Tower Lawn areas beginning as early as 2pm until the event ends on Friday, September 23. Please be advised that it will be necessary to take alternate routes around the fenced area until the event ends. If you would like any disability-related assistance in locating accessible routes, please contact Suzanne Trotta at 951-827-4538. |
MUST BRING STUDENT ID FOR ENTRY!
This event is EXCLUSIVELY HIGHLANDER. Current UCR students ONLY admitted. |
| SUN SEP 30 |
2p - 5p | Pentland Hills F111 (Foxhole) | Q-Camp: An Orientation to Campus Life for LGBT Students & Allies New and returning students are invited to an orientation to UCR campus life and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allies community. It's fun. It's informal and it's a nice opportunity to meet student leaders and LGBT Resource Center staff, and learn about upcoming events, and programs such as Allies, Peer Connections, and CORE. Refreshments and dinner provided. Sponsored by LGBT Resource Center & Stonewall Hall |
FREE RSVP online at out.ucr.edu |
| MON OCT 1 |
11a - 2p | Costo Hall 133 | African Student Programs Open House ASP invites all students, staff and faculty to a casual gathering with music and mingling! Learn about our department, program, and events! Sponsored by African Student Programs |
FREE |
| TUE OCT 2 |
10a – 11a | HUB 268 | Resume Writing Skills Learn how to represent yourself from the very beginning, brush up your resume and find out the latest do's and don’t's to showcase your resume. Sponsored by Career Center |
FREE |
| 11:30a - 1:30p | Bell Tower / HUB Lawn | The Cool Down Your last chance to chill before school starts! Surf rider simulator! Dippin Dots Ice Cream truck! Plus photo booth, on site screen-printed t-shirts, and music by AMP radio! It’s all FREE thanks to ASPB! Sponsored by ASPB |
FREE
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| 3p - 5p | HUB 269 | Understanding "Hook-up Culture" Are college students "hooking up" rather than dating? Has dating become obsolete? Is hooking up a bad thing for women? Does hooking up affect a potential long-term relationship or marriage? Sponsored by Women's Resource Center & Title IX |
FREE | |
| 6p - 8p | HUB 302 | Disney/ESPN Information Session Get your foot in the door at two of the country's top companies! Chat with professionals working at these companies and get the inside scoop on career opportunities. |
FREE | |
| WED OCT 3 |
11a - 2p | Bell Tower / HUB Lawn | Student Involvement Fair Get involved. Get informed. Get in-shape! Check out some of the 300+ student organizations on campus! Sponsored by Student Life |
FREE
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| Noon - 1p | Bell Tower / HUB Lawn | Kick Off Nooner It’s a UCR Wednesday noontime tradition. Live music every Wednesday at the Bell Tower! Kick off our new year with an LA alt rock group, Angels Landing. Sponsored by ASPB |
FREE
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| 3p - 5p | HUB 355 | Roe vs. Wade Find out how it all began. In 1973, the landmark decision of Roe vs. Wade was made by the United States Supreme Court on the issue of abortion. The decision prompted a national debate that continues today about issues including whether and to what extent abortion should be legal and who should decide its legality. Sponsored by Women's Resource Center |
FREE | |
| 4p - 6p | HUB 260 | Wellness Wednesday: Cookin' for College The Student Wellness Partners demonstrate how to prepare student friendly meals on a student friendly budget. Sponsored by Student Wellness Partners |
FREE | |
| 4p - 7p | Highlander Plaza | ASP Annual Welcome/Networking BBQ This is an event geared toward welcoming all students, staff and faculty. It is also an opportunity for students to network. We will provide food, entertainment and a student organization fair. Sponsored by African Student Programs |
FREE | |
| THU OCT 4 |
11a - 12p | HUB 268 | Interview Skills Workshop Have you always wondered how to best answer questions like, "What your favorite color?" in an interview? We will tell you this and much more for a successful and stress-free interview. Sponsored by Career Center |
FREE |
| 3p - 4p | University Village, Suite 204 |
Education Abroad Programs Sneak Peek Preview of new study abroad programs and who will be attending the Worldfest Study Abroad Fair. (This event will count as a study abroad information session.) Sponsored by International Education Center |
FREE | |
| 4p - 5:30p | HUB 355 | Men Stopping Violence Speaker Series: "What Domestic or Relationship Violence Is, Does, and Ways to Stop It" Talk about relationship violence and its effects, as well as resources or remedies, with community and campus practitioners of domestic violence prevention. Come with questions! Sponsored by Women's Resource Center, Riverside County District Attorney's Office, Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center, Alternatives to Domestic Violence, UCRPD, Title IX |
FREE | |
| 4p - 6p | University Village, Suite 204 |
Global Gateway: International Education Center Open House International Education Center open house. Meet our staff, play games, and sing karaoke. The louder the better! Sponsored by International Education Center |
FREE | |
| 8p - 10p | The Barn | Barn Show It’s a living legend! The Barn at UCR is synonymous with up-and-coming performers on the verge of stardom! From Foster the People to Dengue Fever to Little Dragon! Check out this year’s opening show with Pococurante and The Mowgli's! FREE! Sponsored by The Barn & Student Life |
FREE | |
| FRI OCT 5 |
Noon - 1p | Bell Tower | Scotty's SpiritFest Spirit Rally at the Bell Tower! Featuring appearances by the Cheer Team, Pep Band, and Scotty! Hylander Hype will be on hand to teach face painting and cheers. Don’t miss your chance to "build your own Scotty"! (limited quantities) Sponsored by ASPB |
FREE |
