Master Daily Facebook Posts 2012

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Thursday 5 Picasso and Braque at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Friday 6 Need a Summer Job? Want to be an Orientation Staff member this summer?
If youre in town this weekend, dont miss the chance to see original work by You can get paid to develop your skills world famous artists, Picasso and and make a positive impact on new Braque! students by being on Orientation Staff. The Cubist Experiment, 191012 exhibition by Picasso and Braque runs through this Sunday, January 8th. This is your last chance to check out this exhibition at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art! Informational Sessions begin January 18th and applications are due January 30th. Informational Meetings will take place on:
o Wed, January 18 at 4pm For more information go to http://www.sbma.net/exhibitions/pica Multipurpose Room, SRB o ssobraque.web. o Thurs, January 19 at 1pm Multipurpose Room, SRB o o
Tues, January 24 at 11am Multipurpose Room, SRB Wed, January 25 at 1pm Multipurpose Room, SRB Wed, January 25 at 4pm Multipurpose Room, SRB Applications and recommendation forms are due on Monday, January 30, 2012 at Noon. For further details go to http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/orientation/E mployment/StaffSelection.aspx.
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January Monday 9 Need help this Winter Quarter with your classes? Receive FREE Tutoring from CLAS CLAS (Campus Learning Assistance Services) offers FREE tutoring and academic assistance to all registered UCSB students! Each quarter Campus Learning Assistance Services hosts workshops that help students enhance their reading and studying skills, learn time management, and more. Schedule an appointment with an academic skills counselor, attend a workshop to help you battle procrastination, learn exam and essay strategies, and more!
Tuesday 10 Tuesday Trivia: Which famous photographers image is on display in the San Nicolas Residence Halls main entrance? Its Ansel Adams! The image captures the Arts Building, San Nicolas and the Lagoon back in 1967.
Wednesday 11 Continuing Students: Turn in your Residence Hall Contract by January 15th, 2012 for Priority Consideration!
Thursday 12 UCSB Reads: Book Giveaway
Friday 13 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Have a fun and safe holiday weekend! Our Monday, January 16, Dining Common meal hours will be: Brunch: 10:30am-2:00pm Dinner: 5:00pm-8:00pm DLG will be closed. http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/marco m/MLKDiningHours.pdf
The UCSB Library through the UCSB Read program will be distributing If you are a continuing student and 2,500 free copies of Moby-Duck this want to live in the Residence Halls next morning! academic year, turn in your housing contract by January 15th for priority This years theme is Making an room/suite placement. Impact. Whats Yours? and the chosen Turn in your contract by either: -Bringing in a physical copy of the contract to our office at 1501 Residential Services (located between DLG & Santa Cruz Res Hall, & across the street from parking lot 5.) -Faxing a copy of your contract to 877885-9902 -Scanning and emailing the contract to contracts@housing.ucsb.edu -Mailing the contract to: Residence Hall Assignment Services 1501 Housing & Residential Services University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-6130 Dont hesitate to give us a call at 805893-2760 with your questions! And remember, the 2-n-2 Housing Program rewards students who live in the halls for 2 years. Students who live in the res halls for two years are guaranteed housing in the UCSB-owned apartments. Based on Financial Aid estimated budgets if you live in the residence halls for your first 2 years, then in UCSB-owned apartments, you will SPEND LESS at the end of your 4 year stay than if you were to live in the res halls your 1st year & I.V. the remaining 3 years! book is Moby-Duck. It is The True Story of 28,800 Bath Toys Lost at Sea and of the Beachcombers, Oceanographers, Environmentalists, and Fools, Including the Author, Who Went in Search of Them, by Donovan Hohn. Check out the events calendar for upcoming events related to this program: http://guides.library.ucsb.edu/content. php?pid=215982&sid=1796571. For more information about UCSB Reads go to: http://www.library.ucsb.edu/aboutlibrary/ucsb-reads.
To sign-up for upcoming workshops, to schedule an appointment and for more Ansel Adams, Arts Building, Residence Halls, Lagoon, 1967 information go to University of California, Santa Barbara http://clas.sa.ucsb.edu/.
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Tuesday 17 Start the Quarter Off Right with Academic Advising! Are you stressed out about your academics? Need help with the following: -planning classes -understanding university GE requirements -assessing your major requirements -obtaining and submitting petitions -probation and disqualification Go to Academic Advising for help! Take a visit to the Academic Advising Office located in 1117 Cheadle Hall.
Wednesday 18 Campus Events There are many events put on throughout the quarter by campus departments such as Interdisciplinary Humanities Center (IHC), Multicultural Center (MCC), Arts & Lectures, AS Program Board (ASPB). Check out a list of events happening today: IHC Talk feat Lawrence Lessig (Harvard Law School): Republic Lost: How Money Corrupts Congress and a Plan to Stop It HSSB 6020 4PM http://www.ihc.ucsb.edu/republiclost/
Thursday 19 Need a New Bike? The Winter quarter bike auction will be taking place TODAY at 3pm-5pm in front of Storke Tower! This is a wonderful opportunity to get a quality bike for a low price! Bikes will start at 35$ and will be in silent auction fashion. If you have any questions contact bikes.ucsb@gmail.com. Best of luck!
Friday 20 University Apartments Lottery Application! Will you be a third year (or higher) next year? Dont want to deal with the hassle of IV landlords? Make your life easier and apply to live in the University-owned apartments! For more info: http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/hchoic es/ugrad-general-info.htm Application: http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/applica tion/continuing/default.htm The lottery application will be open January 17 January 31, 2012. Space is not guaranteed
Drop in hours are: Mon-Fri from 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm. MCC Film Screening: Land of Opportunity http://advising.ltsc.ucsb.edu/advising/i MCC Theater 6PM ndex.html http://mcc.sa.ucsb.edu/Calendar/inde x.aspx Arts & Lectures event: Live at Preservation Hall: Louisiana Fairytale New Orleans Jazz on Film Campbell Hall 7:30PM https://artsandlectures.sa.ucsb.edu/D etails.aspx?PerfNum=2179 All events FREE to UCSB students!
Photo Credit: The Bottom Line @ UCSB!
Results of the lottery will be available in early February
January Monday 23 Get to know your Campus Resources! What is the Educational Opportunity Program? Focuses on low-income and first generation undergraduates, but open to anyone! Peer Advisor Program, Cultural Programming, and Support Services Get help clarifying your academic, career, financial and personal concerns Become informed about campus resources in order to prepare for life after graduation Summer Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP) Learn more about EOP at http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/EOP/.
Tuesday 24 Think Ahead, Get Ahead! Attend the Winter Career Fair Today! You have to throw an anchor into the future you want to build, and drag yourself along by the chain. John ONeal. Its never too early (or late) to start planning for life-after-college. Let Career Services help you start by attending their Winter career Fair today! A variety of employers will be in attendance with information on internship and employment opportunities.
Wednesday 25 Dont know how to deal with Landlords? Dont know much about your Rental Rights? The Community Housing Office (CHO) can Help! CHO can assist and provide you with: apartment rental information experienced staff members who can help answer questions about rental rights and responsibilities mediation services move-in and move-out videotaping service educational workshops off campus rental listing database
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Friday 27 Get in Touch with Chinese Arts & Culture and Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year Tomorrow the UCSB Chinese Students & Scholars Association (CSSA) will be holding their annual Chinese New Year Concert to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. The concert will feature Chinese vocal music, dancing, drama and instrument performances to celebrate Chinese culture and heritage. This is a great opportunity for all UCSB students to get in touch with Chinese arts and culture! Saturday January 28th 7:30 11:00 PM Lotte Lehman Concert Hall
Where: Corwin Pavilion, UCen To contact the Community Housing When: Tues, January 24, 1:00 - 4:00pm Office (Early Admission from 12:00-1:00pm -Visit them on the 3rd floor of the for those with Early Entrance Passes.) UCen (Room 3151) -Call (805)893-4371 Its open to all students so be sure to -Email ucsbcho@housing.ucsb.edu check it out! -Or visit them on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/UCSBC Learn more at: HO http://career.sa.ucsb.edu/ For more general information go to http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/hchoice s/cho-general-info.htm
There will also be a celebration in the San Rafael Residence Hall Formal Lounge next week
January Monday 30 Why The Fruit? The UCSB Health and Wellness Department is now providing the front desks of 12 collaborating departments with local, sustainable, and organic fruit. Feeling hungry on the way to class? Stop by any of these following locations for a piece of delicious organic fruit to keep you going! -Womens Center -Associated Students - Academic Advising -CLAS -Career Services -Counseling Services -Disabled Students Program -The Multi Cultural Center -Office of Student Life -Educational Opportunity Program -Recreation Center -Student Health -The Visitors Center The Health and Wellness Corps Members will be replenishing the fruit bowls every Monday!
Tuesday 31 How to Check if Assignment Services Received your Housing Contract for next year
February Wednesday 1 Love the Outdoors? Check out UCSBs Adventure Programs!
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Want to get involved in outdoor Its easy and simple! activities such as rock climbing, camping, kayaking, and tons of other Just log back on to your Personal cool stuff? We have the perfect Preference page, look at the bottom of program for you! Check out UCSBs the page and it will say when and if we Adventure Programs! received your contract. Go on excursions, climb rock walls, get You can also change your personal scuba certified and much more! preferences and meal plan options for For more information visit their next year even if you have already website: submitted a housing contract. http://recreation.sa.ucsb.edu/adventu Are you a continuing student? Its not reprograms/default.aspx too late to turn in your housing contract to live in the Res Halls next year. Dont wait! Turn in your contract now to guarantee housing! or like their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/UCSBAdve nture
February Monday 6 Planning on staying and taking classes at UCSB this Summer? The Summer Sessions 2012 preview of classes is out! Preview the list of courses that will be offered by viewing the following Summer Sessions link: http://www.summer.ucsb.edu/previe w12.html University-owned Undergraduate Apartments and residence hall spaces are available for students enrolled in Summer Session classes. You can apply online beginning in March. http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/applic ation/summer/Default.htm
Tuesday 7 Tuesday Trivia: How many Pianos are there in our Various H&RS Communities? There are 10! Ever feel like playing the piano? Residents of these communities are free to use our pianos conveniently located in the following places: Upright Pianos-Loma Pelona Room #1108A -Santa Catalina (Linda Vista Room) -Santa Cruz (Rec Room) -Anacapa (Rec Room) -San Miguel (Rec Room) -San Nicolas (Rec Room) -Portola Dining Commons Steinway Piano-Santa Rosa (formal lounge) Grand Piano (Yamaha)-Jameson Center (Santa Ynez Apts) Baby Grand Piano-Ortega Dining Commons We love hearing piano playing during meals in our dining commons!
Wednesday 8 Get to know Your Campus Resources! The Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (RCSGD)! The RCSGD is a campus resource dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming environment for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex (LGBTQ!) communities here at UCSB. The RCSGD offers confidential consultation and support to any students, faculty, or staff that may need it. Look for their outreach and educational presentations, events, informational brochures, and much more.
Thursday 9 Lagoon Park Landscaping Project
Friday 10 No Plans for the Weekend? Be Inspired by Taking a Hike to The Lagoon Park landscaping project is Inspiration Point! underway, and is scheduled to be Explore the beauty of Santa Barbara completed in mid-February. The by taking a scenic hike in the project site is located west of mountains. Inspiration Point is a more Manzanita Village, overlooking the moderate hike for people looking for bluffs. something that is not extremely Lagoon Park was originally going to be difficult. Do be prepared to hike uphill. built as part of the Manzanita Village housing project in 2002, but due to budgetary constraints, it had to be postponed. Over the last 10 years the project evolved, and the planting plan changed. Remember to do the following if you decide to go: -bring plenty of water -wear comfortable shoes -wear sunscreen -bring snacks for energy - bring swimming attire if you want to swim -and most important bring a positive attitude! For more information on this hike visit the following website: http://santabarbarahikes.com/hikes/fr ontcountry/inspirationpt.shtml
In collaboration with the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Feel free to stop by their office located Restoration (CCBER), the University on the 3rd floor of the Student revised the landscaping to tie-in with Resource Center (SRB). the native planting along the bluffs. Some of the native planting includes http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/sgd/ Island Oak, lemonade berry, wooly sunflower, and California Sagebrush. In To support students who need or addition to the native planting, there request accommodations due to will be a decomposed granite pathway, gender identity/expression, we offer and additional lighting in the picnic gender inclusive housing in Manzanita area. Village, San Rafael Residence Hall, and in our undergraduate and graduate Lagoon Park will be an ideal place for apartment communities. Students that students to relax, study, and enjoy are interested in more information beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean! should contact Assignment Services and, as space permits, an appropriate housing assignment will be made.
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Tuesday 14 Happy Valentines Day from H&RS! May this Valentines Day be filled with love, understanding, and contentment as you journey through life with those you hold dear. - Unknown Be sure to check out the Valentines Day Dessert Table at Portola for lunch! Its sure to be a yummy hit!
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Thursday 16 Great Places to study in housing, on Campus, and the Goleta/Santa Barbara Area!
Friday 17 Presidents Day Weekend!
Housing & Residential Services wishes you a Happy Presidents Day Housing & Residential Services has Weekend! Hope you all enjoy your numerous places you can study! Check some extra day off, and remember that the of these out! dining commons will have special meal hours on Monday, Feb 20th. If youre a residence hall resident:
Floor and formal lounges in each Residence Hall. If its a gorgeous day (which is most of the time), the ChI-5 patio furniture Classrooms in Anacapa, San Miguel, San Nicolas, San Rafael, Santa Cruz, and Santa Rosa Computer labs in Anacapa and Santa Catalina De Anza Resource Center Loma Pelona Live in university owned apartments? El Dorado Apartments Lounge San Clemente study rooms (Arrowhead, Castaic, Encino) and the Community Center Storke Study Room Jameson Center Need a change of study scenery? Other study spaces include: The Arts Library (located near the UCen) Davidson Library UCen/the Hub (Nicolettis, couches in lobby, tables by the Lagoon lawn, and tables in the Hub) The Student Resource Building (SRB) Coffee Shops such as Starbucks, Caj, and Coffee Bean (all located in the IV/Goleta Area) MultiCultural Center Coral Tree Caf (located near Campbell Hall) Courtyard Caf (located in by the Engineering department) Santa Barbara Library (40 E. Anapamu Street in downtown Santa Barbara) Goleta Valley Branch Library (500 North Fairview Avenue in Goleta) Coffee Shops on State Street in Downtown Santa Barbara Happy studying!
Carrillo, Portola, & Ortega Dining CommonsBrunch: 10:30am-2:00pm Dinner: 5:00pm-8:00pm (DLG will be closed on Monday.) Heres a link to the poster: http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/marco m/PresidentsDayMealHours-2012.pdf
February Monday 20 Tuesday 21 Making your life easier The Handout Need a Study Break? Hub! Come have a fun time at IV theatre Dont have a major? Want to get an tonight! The Associated Students awesome summer internship? Need Program Board will be hosting a FREE help building your resume? Check out screening of Paranormal Activity 3 The Handout Hub link for helpful tonight at 7:30 & 10:00pm. All you information! need is your student ID card! The AS program board screens movies FREE http://career.sa.ucsb.edu/students/ha every Tuesday in the IV theatre. ndouts/index.html
Wednesday 22 Get to know your Campus Resources! Womens Center
Thursday 23 Looking for a Summer Job? Work for Conference Services!

Conferences Services is hiring 50+ student workers over summer for their Guest Services Representative & Facility Services Operator positions! If you have great customer service experience, love working in teams, and want to add onto your rsum, then this is the job for you!
Friday 24 Get in the Gaucho Spirit! Our UCSB Mens Basketball team will be playing Cal Poly tomorrow night here in our Thunderdome! Come out and cheer your team on to victory Saturday night at 8:00pm! The game will be televised on ESPNU so come decked out in your Gaucho Gear! Games are FREE with your ACCESS card!
The Womens Center provides numerous resources (regardless of gender expression) for ALL students, faculty, staff, and community members. The Womens Center strives to build a campus community that is inclusive, safe, and comfortable for all identities. They do this through outreach programs, education, passive For a list of upcoming movies go to: UCSB Career Services has tons of http://aspb.as.ucsb.edu/category/even programs, free support, crisis helpful handouts that can help you counseling, domestic/sexual assault ts/films/ with any of your concerns, all available support, and much more! at a click of a button! Check it out! Visit the Womens Center on the first floor of the Student Resource Center (SRB). They have a study space/computer lab, free massage chair, and much more available to students! The Womens Center is open MondayThursday: 9am to 9pm. Friday: 9am to 5pm.
Guest Services Representatives Part time and full time shifts available For a list of upcoming games go to: Hourly pay from $8.50-10 http://ucsbgauchos.com/sports/m-bas Must be available to participate in MANDATORY training from June 18-22, kbl/2011-12/schedule 2012 Be detail oriented, maintain professionalism, responsible, and be able to work in a team Must be able to provide assistance to Conferees Some overnight shifts are required Background check & fingerprinting are MANDATORY for position upon hire.
Facility Services Operator Part time and full time shifts available For more info visit their website at: Must be available to participate in MANDATORY training from June 18-22 http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/women/index Hourly pay from $8.50-10 .aspx Some weekend shifts are required Responsible for opening and breaking down of events, operating video/audio equipment in facilities, inventorying equipment, etc.
You must apply ONLINE for the position. The application can be found at the following link: http://appl.housing.ucsb.edu/InHouse/st udent_employment/applications/default. aspx Application open until February 29th, 2012 (Make sure to tag Conference Services on Facebook)
March Monday 26 Wishing you a Fun & Safe Spring Break! We hope our Gauchos are having a fun, safe and relaxing break! A reminder that our Res Halls re-open on Sunday, April 1st at 1:00pm. The 1st meal served in the Dining Commons is breakfast on Monday. See you then!
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Wednesday 28 Spring 2012 Virtual Open House Want to learn more about UC Santa Barbara, but cant make a visit to campus? Check out the Spring 2012 Virtual Open House!
Thursday 29 Csar Chvez Day Holiday! H&RS offices and the campus will be closed Friday, March 30 for Csar Chvez Day.
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We will be back on Monday, April 2nd. Learn about UCSB at the Spring Virtual Maybe include a little history about Open House event, taking place Cesar Chavez? Thursday, March 29, 2012 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Pacific Time. The online open house will include information and chat sessions on UCSB Admissions, Financial Aid, Housing, Student Life, and much more. You will have a chance to chat with staff and current students, and learn about the academic, social and personal growth opportunities that UCSB has to offer. Reservations are required. For more info go to: http://www.admissions.ucsb.edu/ope nhouse.asp.
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Tuesday 3 Fall 12 Freshmen: Submitting your Res Hall Contract Youve made your choice; youll be attending UCSB as an incoming freshman. Now what?
Wednesday 4 Interested in living in a Culturally Enriched community next year? Check out these living learning communities!
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Friday 6 Spring Insight is Near! Come to Spring Insight and learn about your academic, housing and personal growth opportunities on Saturday, April 14 from 9:00a.m.3:00p.m. Dont miss the mock Model Rooms that will be displayed at Storke Plaza by Housing & Residential Services. You will have a chance to get your questions answered by Resident Assistants (RAs), Resident Directors (RDs) and other H&RS staff members. This is the perfect chance to see what you can expect in a double and triple room. For more info about Spring Insight go to http://www.admissions.ucsb.edu/ope nhouse.asp.
ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER CULTURAL Follow the Steps to Enrollment and STUDIES FLOOR make sure to submit your SIR (Student Asian/Pacific Islander community of Intent to Register) before May 1st. members, as well as those who have an interest, will find this to be a After submitting your SIR you will be dynamic environment for exploring able to complete the Res Hall Contract issues of diversity within the and complete your Personal Asian/Pacific Islander and the general Preferences. university community. These experiences provide opportunities for To check out the housing contract go in-depth Asian/Pacific Islander cultural to: interaction. http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/applicat (100 students in Anacapa Hall) ion/freshman/default.htm. BLACK/AFRICAN-AMERICAN Go Gauchos! SCHOLARS FLOOR The Black/African-American Scholars Community is for students who want to experience and learn more about Black/African-American culture. Students have the opportunity to connect with student organizations and the Black/African-American community on campus. This floor also provides a strong cultural support system for the students residing there. (50 students in Santa Rosa Hall) CHICAN@/LATIN@ SCHOLARS FLOOR This floor is comprised of students who are interested in Chican@/Latin@ culture, language, and issues. It is not required that you speak the language or share the culture, only that you have an interest in learning and participating. This floor offers an academic mentorship program, opportunities to participate in community service, to develop leadership skills, and for university involvement. (50 students in San Miguel Hall) MULTI-CULTURAL EXPERIENCE FLOORS Students from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this dynamic LivingLearning Community. This multicultural floor explores social issues through a variety of activities. Students
will examine their own beliefs, discuss them with others, and look at how we all interact with one another. (One house for 50 students in Manzanita Village and 66 students in Santa Catalina Hall) RAINBOW HOUSE This house is a supportive residential community for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex individuals and allies to the community (LGBTQQIA). The Rainbow House is committed to provide a safe space for students to live and interact. It also serves the general residential population for students to visit when facing challenges in their life regarding their sexual orientation and/or gender identity/expression, such as roommate problems or coming out issues. Through social programs residents connect with the greater UCSB LGBTQQIA community. (One house for 45 students in Manzanita Village) Interested in other LLCs? Check them out here: http://appl.housing.ucsb.edu/contract s/living_learning_communities.pdf
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Tuesday 10 Still trying to decide if UCSB is the right university for you? Get a sneak peek into the residence halls and campus life! Check out this Gaucho First Year Experience video to give you a taste of UCSB and Residential Life: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd OOZlJmzJM
Wednesday 11 Planning on living on campus next year? Check out these Special Interest and Educational Living Learning Communities (LLCs)!
Thursday 12 Want to know if Housing received your Residence Hall Contract?
Friday 13 Spring Insight is Tomorrow!
Activities in these communities focus on their respective interest themes and programs are designed to involve social and educational activities related Just log-on to Steps to Enrollment to college majors and/or careers. (STE) in the admissions page. In the Housing section you will see a green For more videos, go to our YouTube ENVIRONMENTAL FLOOR checkmark and date if we have The Environmental Living-Learning Channel received your contract. Please allow 1Community brings together diverse students http://www.youtube.com/ucsbhousing 2 business days for processing. Capturing life at the Res Halls
with an interest in environmental issues. Residents have the opportunity to become involved with campus student groups and local environmental organizations through volunteering, jobs, and internships, and are able to learn about environmental issues on campus and in the surrounding community. (50 students in Santa Rosa Hall) FIRST YEAR RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCE FLOOR FYRE The FYRE program focuses on the whole student by forging strong bonds at UCSB through academic and social integration. This is achieved through intentional programming, increased student interaction, and a direct focus on academic success. With shared living and course environments, students will expand their social and personal growth, empowering a deeper sense of scholarship, leadership, and citizenship.
Each year, our Spring Insight open house is a welcoming day on campus If youre an incoming freshman and to inform admitted and prospective want to know if we received your housing contract, there is a very simple students and their families about the opportunities for academic and way of doing it! personal growth at UC Santa Barbara. This year it will take place on Saturday, April 14, from 9am to 3pm. We wish you a safe trip to UC Santa Barbara!
For more info about Spring Insight go You can access the admissions STE to: website at: http://www.admissions.ucsb.edu/ope https://www.admissions.ucsb.edu/ad nhouse.asp mitted/index.asp?context=admitted_fr eshmen If the green checkmark and date does not appear after waiting for processing, contact Assignment Services at 805-893-5513 or contracts@housing.ucsb.edu and they will be able to assist you!
SECOND YEAR RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCE FLOOR SYRE The SYRE program will provide students with tools, resources, and community to be successful in their transition to upper division courses, housing and beyond. It will provide an environment conducive for second year living through the incorporation of academic, social, and wellness practices. (50 students in San Rafael Hall) GLOBAL LIVING EXPERIENCE HOUSE International students, Global Studies and language majors, participants in the Education Abroad Program, and students who just love to travel, will enjoy living in the UCSB Global Living Experience house. This cross-cultural experience will offer special programs and social activities designed to allow residents to make friends with people from all over the world while learning about their cultures. The challenges, joys, and opportunities of becoming a multi-cultural person will be explored and celebrated. Join the global adventure! (One house for 63 students in Manzanita Village) PERFORMING & CREATIVE ARTS FLOOR Attention artists, dancers, musicians, writers, actors, singers, and film makers this floor is
for you! Live with others who will not only encourage your talents and creativity but those who also see life from an artistic point of view. (50 students in San Miguel Hall) SCHOLARS FLOORS The Scholars Floors are comprised of students who have qualified for one or more of the following: Honors at Entrance (Letters & Science Honors Program), College of Engineering Honors, Regents Scholar, Chancellor Scholar, and/or been accepted to the College of Creative Studies. Other students who have an interest in such an environment may be considered as space permits. Activities include dinners with faculty, study groups, and social events. (50 FSSP students in San Nicolas Hall, 66 students in Santa Catalina Hall, 100 students in Anacapa Hall, Plus a College of Creative Studies House for 40 students in Manzanita Village) TRANSFER-LIVING HALL Transfer students are encouraged to consider the San Rafael Residence Hall which houses a combination of new and continuing students that are sophomores and above. Programs and activities are especially designed to meet the needs of upper-division and transfer students. (200-300 students in San Rafael Hall) WOMEN IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY HOUSE Women in the fields of Math, Physics, Life Sciences, and Engineering are encouraged to consider applying for this residential community. Through sponsored activities and interactions residents will have an opportunity to flourish in an empowering and academic environment. Close contact with faculty from the science and engineering departments as well as with pertinent student organizations and interested male colleagues is envisioned. (One house for 40 students in Manzanita Village) For a full list of all living learning communities at UCSB go to: http://appl.housing.ucsb.edu/contracts/living _learning_communities.pdf
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Tuesday 17 Get Connected via this handy list of UCSB related Social Media Links...! The UCSB Alumni Association has made it easy for YOU!! They have compiled a list of social media links that include organizations, departments, and other UCSB groups on campus. Check it out!
Wednesday 18 In Need of Summer Housing? Are you staying and taking courses at UCSB over the summer? Dont want the hassle of having to find a place to lease? Dont worry! We will be offering summer housing in our university owned apartments this summer. Check out our housing options for the summer here:
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Friday 20 Enjoy the sunny weather that Santa Barbara has to offer-- Take a hike! Explore nature and enjoy the sun by taking the 3 Pools Beyond 7 Falls Hike! This is one of Santa Barbaras more challenging hikes but the gorgeous scenery makes it very well worth it. Remember that if you decide to go, make sure to: -bring plenty of water -wear comfortable shoes -wear sunscreen -bring snacks for energy - bring swimming attire if you want to swim -and most important bring a positive attitude! http://santabarbarahikes.com/hikes/fr ontcountry/3pools.shtml
http://www.ucsbalum.com/programs/ http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/applicat alumnitools/socialmedia ion/summer/default.htm We will also be offering Interim Student Housing this summer! Interim housing is perfect for students who are waiting for their summer housing to become available after their residence hall or apartment contract has ended. For more details go to: http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/confere nces/web_reg/interimhousing2012.ht m And we got you covered on the food front as well http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/dining/ mealplan/summer-plans.htm
April Monday 23 Are you an incoming Transfer Student? Come to Gaucho Transfer Fridays!
Tuesday 24 Imagine waking up to this view every morning!
Living in Santa Catalina Residence Hall Gaucho Transfer Fridays takes place on can offer you a view like this! Getting our UCSB campus and is for admitted up early to view the sunrise is transfer students and their families. definitely worth it its a great way to The events are designed to aid transfer start your day! students in their transition to UCSB. It will take place on three Fridays May 4, 11 and 18 at 9 am & 1 pm each day. Registration for the Gaucho Transfer Fridays is available on the Events Calendar at http://www.admissions.ucsb.edu/ope nhouse.asp. Make sure to review your housing options at http://www.housing.ucsb.edu. Transfer students are guaranteed* space in the UCSB residence halls; a limited number of spaces are available in the UCSB apartments. Residence Hall contracts for transfer students will become available on May 1st and are due June 15th. The UCSBOwned Apartment applications open on May 1st and are due June 1st. *As long as all deadlines are met.
Wednesday 25 Did you know that all Residence Halls are staffed with a live-in Resident Director (RD), Assistant Resident Director (ARD), and Resident Assistants (RAs)? Live-in staff members are important resources for all aspects of academic and social university life and are there for YOU! The RA, a continuing UCSB student, serves as a mentor, guide and assists you through your school year. RAs are also responsible for planning programs that facilitate community and growth within the hall. Ultimately, live-in staff members help shape and contribute to making your residence hall a FUN place to live!
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Friday 27 Switch it up! Try eating at a different dining common than the one you normally go to. Check out the Dining Menus and make your way to a new place! Dining Menus can be found here: http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/dining/ dining-menus.htm
April Monday 30 Request to Cancel your Residence Hall Contract If you have submitted a housing contract to live in the residence halls next year and wish to cancel, submit your request to Residence Hall Assignment Services at contracts@housing.ucsb.edu. Or you may stop by our office at 1501 Residential Services (directly behind DLG) to fill out a contract cancellation form. A cancellation fee of $250.00 will be incurred with written notification by June 30, 2012. This fee will be posted to your BARC account. After June 30, 2012, cancellation requests will be approved only with a replacement or withdrawal from UCSB with a $350.00 cancellation fee. For questions contact Res Hall Assignment Services at 805-893-5513 or contracts@housing.ucsb.edu. For more information go to: http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/hchoice s/reshalls-assignservices.htm#cancel
May Tuesday 1 Wednesday 2 Future Gauchos: Freshman Statement Problem in your Residence Hall? GET of Intent to Register (SIR) due TODAY! IT FIXED! Dont delay! Your SIR is due today! To reserve your enrollment space at UCSB you must submit a SIR by the deadline. Follow your steps to Enrollment and go to https://www.admissions.ucsb.edu/ad mitted/stepstoenrollment.asp?subsect ion=5. If you have any questions about housing @ UCSB, please feel free to post questions on our Facebook page, or send us a message. If you find there is a problem in your room, bathroom, common rooms, or anywhere else in or around your residence hall, you can get it fixed by filling out a maintenance request form here: http://workrequest.housing.ucsb.edu: 6062/Resident.html.
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Friday 4 When the Ocean is your Front Lawn Sometimes its nice to just sit back and appreciate the sight! What a beauty! Photo taken outside of Santa Cruz and Anacapa Hall Residence Hall.
May Monday 7 Eat at the Dining Commons even if you live OFF CAMPUS! We offer meal plan options to UCSB students who live off campus. With different meal plan options, and the convenience of eating right in the dining commons next to your classes, an off campus meal plan is the perfect choice for you! We also offer Summer Meals plans. Find out more online at http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/dining/ mealplan/default.htm
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Wednesday 9 Residence Hall Roommate Matching Most roommates that live in the Residence Halls remain friends for years beyond their freshman year. Students are matched by using a 12question survey, done when submitting the residence hall personal preferences. Assignment Services does accept requests for mutually preferred roommates. Whatever the match, respect, communication, and flexibility are great traits for a successful pairing!
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Friday 11 Take a Stroll at the SB Farmers Market Venture downtown Santa Barbara to enjoy the beautiful weather and visit the farmers market! The market offers a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, all of which are locally grown. Sounds like the perfect way to spend a Saturday! Hours: 8:30am-1:00pm Location: Corner of Santa Barbara Street and Cota Street http://www.sbfarmersmarket.org/ind ex.php
May Monday 23 WOW, where has the year gone? If youre going home for the 3-day weekend, heres a tip: take some personal items w/you so you have less to move out in June.
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Thursday 31 #UCSB Housing Contract Deadlines Dont wait, the deadlines are coming!!
June Friday 1 Verifying we received your #UCSB Residence Hall Contract
To verify that we have received your If you are an incoming freshmen, residence hall contract, log back on to Residence Hall contracts are due by your Personal Preference page, and st June 1 (thats tomorrow!). look at the bottom of the page where it will say when and if we received st For new transfer students, June 1 is your housing contract. You can also the application deadline for university- log in to the admissions application owned apartments, while June 15th is site and review your Steps to the contract deadline for the residence Enrollment halls. (https://www.admissions.ucsb.edu/ad mitted/index.asp?context=admitted_f Save paper and only send us the reshmen). signature page! We are already excited about welcoming you this Fall! Remember to allow 1-3 business days for processing!
Cancelling your #UCSB Residence Hall Contract New and continuing students that wish to cancel their residence hall contract for next year can submit their request to Residence Hall Assignment Services at contracts@housing.ucsb.edu. Students may also stop by our office at 1501 Residential Services (directly behind DLG) to fill out a contract cancellation form. A cancellation fee of $250 will be assessed with written notification by June 30, and if the request is received after June 30, the cancellation fee will be $350. This fee will be posted to your BARC account. For questions, you can contact Residence Hall Assignment Services at 805-893-5513 or contracts@housing.ucsb.edu.
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Tuesday 5 Breathtaking Santa Barbara Sunsets! Take a look at this breathtaking shot taken outside Ortega Dining Commons! Great way to end your day. Many of our rooms in our residence halls have spectacular views like this!
Wednesday 6 Thursday 7 Residence Hall Move-Out Reminders! Need Somewhere to Store your Bike this Summer? Our Residence Halls will close The CSO office will store bikes for the Saturday, June 16 at 10am! summer. The charge is $30.00 for Remember to sign-up for a check-out registered bikes and $40.00 for time at your front desk by today (June non-registered bikes. For more 6). Failure to complete an official information contact the CSO Office at check-out will result in a $50 minimum cso@police.ucsb.edu or 805-893-2433. fine. Your BARC account will be charged for any improper checkout, excess cleaning, lofted beds, or damages found in your room after closing. Avoid fines and take care of all these before you leave!
Friday 8 Finals Meal Hours for Spring Quarter Stay strong and healthy during finals week by not missing a meal. The last meal scheduled at the Dining Commons will be dinner on Friday, June 15th. Make sure to check out the Dining Common meal hours!
Move-out Tip: De-lofting Beds (w/attached photo) Beds need to be de-lofted before you move out. Get hall mates to help you de-loft your bed & then return the favor. Tools & directions are available at Res Hall Front Desks. Triples can remain as they are (no need to deloft.)
June Monday 11 Moving out?
Tuesday 12 Did you Borrow Items from your Res Hall Front Desk?
Wednesday 13 G.I.V.E. and make it a Zero Waste Move-Out at #UCSB!
Thursday 14 Move-Out Vehicle Considerations
Friday 15 Congratulations Class of 2012! You did it! Congratulations Class of 2012! Have fun at Commencement (Sat-Sun)! For more commencement information and schedules take a look at the following link: http://www.ia.ucsb.edu/commencem ent/.
Before you go if your #UCSB res hall room or apartment has a maintenance If you borrowed a cable for your TV or were issued a housing power strip due issue, please remember to submit a to living in a triple, you are responsible work request. Thank you! for returning the equipment to the http://workrequest.housing.ucsb.edu: front desk. Thank you! 6062/Resident.html
Happy Moving! Vehicles need to park Cant fit all of your items in your in designated spaces & must have luggage or boxes? Have stuff you dont parking permits. want or need? Its time to GIVE! If parked in a loading zone, a licensed driver must be in the vehicle at all Reusable items are being collected by times. project G.I.V.E. Donations will benefit Isla Vista non-profits and other local We hope you have enjoyed your time community projects. with us and that you will take many wonderful memories with you. Acceptable donations include: -Clothing -Furniture -Kitchenware -Canned and packaged food -Electronics and small appliances -Books -Household goods -Other miscellaneous items For locations, dates and times, see below.
Returning your Mailbox Key You must return your mailbox key to the UCen Post Office between 9am3pm, Monday, June 11th through Friday, June 15th in order to receive your $5 deposit back. The post office will be closed June 16th. This applies to all res hall residents, expect for those who live in Santa Catalina, where keys are turned in at the San Cat front desk.
June Monday 18 Tuesday 19 Dont let your bike get impounded! #UCSB Bike abatement begins TODAY! The CSOs will begin their bike abatement around the residence halls and campus today. If you are living in university owned housing, make sure you put a gold tag and zip tie on your bike so it doesnt get impounded. These tags can be picked up at the CSO Office, located in Lot 32. They can also be reached at 805-893-2433, Mon-Fri 12-3pm! If you work for us, your supervisor should have tags as well.
Curious about why this is necessary? Read on The UCSB Police Department is charged with the task of keeping bicycle racks clean around campus. Every year, as alumni graduate and move onto life after college, hundreds of bikes are left behind. These "abandoned" bicycles take up valuable rack space, as bicycle racks are a premium on campus. Community Service Officers (CSOs) continually tag bicycles, throughout the year, that are potentially abandoned with bright orange tape. At varies times throughout the yearusually during major breaks such as Winter Break or Summer Break-CSOs will tag and impound bicycles that: 1) appear to be abandoned, and 2) have been tagged by orange tape. All impounded bicycles are then brought to the Public Safety building for processing. These bicycles are held for a minimum of 90 days before they are transferred to PropertyRoom.com for online auctioning. During this time, CSOs attempt to make contact with the owners of the bicycles through the California bicycle registration system to ascertain whether or not the owners wish to exercise their ownership rights and their claim to the bicycle. The Bicycle Abatement Program is specifically charged with clearing racks on campus, around the residence halls, as well as Off-campus University owned housing. It is conducted in accordance with University policies as well as California laws. This abatement process ensures that our campus is not cluttered with rusty and abandoned bicycles and/or bicycle parts. This process helps maintain an adequate number of secure parking spaces for bicycles to lock to and thereby discourage bicycle theft. Questions regarding this program or any other CSO issues can be directed to CSO Coordinator Rob Crew at (805) 893-2325 or email him at: rob.crew@police.ucsb.edu
Wednesday 20 #UCSB Residence Hall Cancellation Fees Cancelling your Residence Hall contract for next year prior to June 30th will result in a $250.00 cancellation fee. After June 30th, the fee will increase to $350.00. To cancel your Res Hall contract, submit your request to Residence Hall Assignment Services at contracts@housing.ucsb.edu. Or you may stop by our office at 1501 Residential Services (directly behind DLG) to fill out a contract cancellation form. For more information go to: http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/hchoice s/reshalls-assignservices.htm#cancel
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Friday 22 Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Its Summer Solstice in Santa Barbara! The Summer Solstice Celebration and Parade is happening this weekend, and its sure to be a hit. Summer Solstice is an annual festival that has a wide array of activities for everyone, from live music, craft making, to food tasting. There is sure to be something for everyone. Take the weekend to check out this local event! For more info visit their website: http://www.solsticeparade.com/
June Monday 25 #UCSB Residence Hall Living Each residence hall is designed with students in mind. Here are a few amenities you will find at your Residence Hall:
Tuesday 26 Strategic Planning Reset: H&RS Conference Working Towards Our 2020 Vision: The Best Housing Experience
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Thursday 28 Great food at #UCSBs Dining Commons! The dining staff at UCSB takes hours perfecting recipes and ensuring great food quality! No more mystery meatloaf! Rather, you can look forward to grilled chicken tacos, crunchy fruit salad, banana chocolate chip muffins, and many more foods. For more mouth-watering photos, check out Dinings Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/UCSB.Res.D ining. Delish! (And definitely not your parents college cafeteria experience!)
Friday 29 Future #UCSB Res Hall ResidentsThinking about bringing your car next year?
Dont! We recommend you leave your car at home, since everything you need is within close proximity. Most students use a bike for transportation. The UCSB bike paths, which cover about 7 miles of ground, are used by an estimated 14,000 people daily. Its important to know that students residing in the UCSB Residence Halls are not guaranteed a campus parking space and are encouraged to use other means of transportation to travel to off campus destinations. For more information about parking, take a look at the following information. Residence Halls (except Santa Catalina): Parking permits for the main campus Residence Halls are issued through Transportation & Parking Services (TPS). Permit prices differ depending on what lot you choose. For more information, visit the T&PS site at http://www.tps.ucsb.edu/.
For the next two days, a variety of H&RS staff members will collaborate to We have study lounges and classrooms come up with more creative ideas to in every res hall. When you need a make Housing even better! study break, we also offer recreation rooms with flat screen TVs (were One of our four visions has been to currently working on installing A/V and create World Class Facilities, seen in gaming hookups), foosball & ping pong the initiatives and photos below, from tables, and lounge areas to hang out adding outdoor patio furniture to with friends. At each front desk you creating BBQ areas. can check out DVDs, games, cooking equipment, and items for the ping For more information, check out pong & pool tables. Each floor has a http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/home/a kitchenette or public space with a bout-us.htm#splan. microwave oven, sink, and cabinets for food storage.
San Nic floor Study Lounge
Santa Catalina Residence Hall Permits for Santa Catalina are distributed by Housing, not parking services, and are valid only at Santa Catalina. The parking lot is adjacent to Santa Catalina and has plenty of spaces. If having a car at UCSB is necessary, we recommend students consider Santa Catalina as their first residence hall preference. For Santa Catalina residents, information on how to register to obtain a Santa Catalina parking permit will be included in your room assignment letter. For more details go to http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/hchoices/res halls-parking.htm. You will need to wait to purchase a permit until you receive your room assignment letter. You won't know which hall you will be assigned until you receive your letter 2-3 weeks prior to move-in, and whether you need to purchase a permit from Housing or TPS.
July Monday 2 Learn about the #UCSB Housing 2-n-2 program
Tuesday 3 Celebrating Independence Day Join the festivities at Santa Barbara West Beach or Goletas Girsh Park this 4th of July.
Wednesday 4 Office Closed
Thursday 5 Are coffee makers allowed in my Residence Hall room? Coffee makers and other cooking appliances are not allowed in rooms. Do not worry. Each residence hall floor comes with a kitchenette equipped with a microwave for your instant coffee needs. Our dining commons also offer fresh brewed coffee at every meal. It is fair-trade and organic!
Friday 6 Getting Anxious about Room Assignments? Residence Hall Assignment Services is hard at work making room assignments for the 2012-13 academic year. Move-in information and room assignments will be mailed to students 2-3 weeks prior to Opening Weekend. There is no need to be anxious. Just relax and enjoy your summer break.
Are you wondering what youre going to be doing for housing throughout your 4 years at UCSB? Well, we have the solution for you! Be a part of our 2- West BeachThe waterfront will be lined with food n-2 Program. and beverage vendors along Cabrillo Boulevard, starting at 11am and Through the 2-n-2 program, students who live in the residence halls for two ending with a fireworks show (beginning at 9pm). For more years are guaranteed housing in the university owned apartments for their information go to http://www.santabarbaraca.gov/Visito third and fourth years. There is no r/Things/Waterfront/July_4_in_Santa_ need to worry about housing for the Barbara.htm. rest of your UCSB stay, as long as you meet all deadlines. Based on Financial Aid estimated budgets: If you live in the residence halls for your first 2 years, then in UCSB-owned apartments, you will SPEND LESS at the end of your 4 year stay than if you were to live in the res halls your 1st year & I.V. the remaining 3 years! Date: Wed, July 4th Time: 11:00am 9:30pm Location: West Beach, Santa Barbara Girsh ParkThe Goleta Fireworks Festival will take place from 4-10pm. Experience great food, entertainment and family oriented activities. The fireworks show will begin at 9pm. Admission fees may apply. See link for details: http://girshpark.org/events/goletafireworks-festival. Date: Wed, July 4th Time: 4:00pm 10:00pm Location: Girsh Park, Goleta
San Nicolas and Santa Rosa Residence Halls
Have a safe holiday! Our office will be closed tomorrow, but well be back to answer all of your questions on Thursday.
El Dorado Apartments
Santa Ynez Apartments
July Monday 9 The preferred way of transportation at #UCSB: Biking Biking is the main mode of transportation for UCSB students. Its the fastest and most convenient way to get around on campus with over 7 miles of bike paths! If youre thinking about getting a bike, here are a few tips for purchasing the perfect bike:
Tuesday 10 Residence Halls Linens Program Cant figure out which bed linens to buy? Look no further because the Residence Halls Association is here to help. Order your room essentials through the Residence Halls Linens Program. Items you can purchase include extra-long sheets, bedding products, towels and many more college room basics.
Wednesday 11 The Laundry Room Loads of Fun! Wondering how youre going to get your laundry done? Do not fear! Each of our communities is equipped with a laundry facility for residents to use. Pay by using a debit or credit card. No more hassle of collecting quarters or having a separate laundry card.
Thursday 12 Friday 13 Fire & Safety Issue: Cooking in the Res The Famous Santa Barbara Moreton Halls Bay Fig Tree If you need to cook in the halls, there are microwaves & stoves conveniently located in each Residence Hall kitchenette for your use. Microwave ovens and electrical cooking appliances and are not permitted in student rooms due to fire and safety issues. Over 120 years old, the Moreton Bay Fig Tree is a historic point of interest, located next to the Amtrak station in downtown Santa Barbara. It is the largest tree of its kind in the nation, with a circumference of 38 feet! Make sure to bring a camera!
Santa Catalina Res Hall residents can 1. Buy a bike with gears. This will get check machine availability and monitor Proceeds from each order go to the you to class faster and up hills easier. the status of their laundry online with Residence Halls Association, which LaundryAlert. When it's time to do 2. Put fenders on your bike. This will helps fund student leadership training. laundry, go to www.laundryalert.com prepare you for the rainy season. For more information go to and enter the password ucsbweb. You 3. Get a basket. Itll help carry books http://www.ucsbrha.com/ and to place can even request email or text and any other thing you need. an order go to http://www.rhl.org/sbd. updates, making it a breeze! 4. Dont forget a lock!
July Monday 16 How will I connect to the Internet in the Residence Halls or Apartments this coming academic year?
You can use your UCSB student access card to ride any SB MTD bus for FREE, Here are some useful tips to get the When living in our residence halls or most out of your closet this academic with a sticker that shows you are registered for the current quarter. You apartments you will be using ResNet in year: can go to downtown Santa Barbara in order to access the internet. The about 30 minutes at NO additional Residential Networking (ResNet) 1) Use double rack hangers- this will Program is the utility that provides a allow you to store more clothes in a cost. You can use the bus system to get to and from campus if you live in our high-speed data connection to the small area. campus network and the Internet for 2) Utilize the door- hang a shoe bag to university owned apartments or Santa Catalina. To pick up your sticker go to every student living in University use vertical space. owned housing. Our residence hall 3) Use a pop up laundry hamper- they the AS Ticket Office window (outside of the MCC). rooms and apartments come with both can be easily folded and stored in Ethernet and wireless internet service, your closet when not being used. For more information about the SB with the exception of Family Student 4) Roll it up- instead of folding your MTD bus system, visit their website at Housing (FSH), which provides highclothes try to roll them up to http://www.sbmtd.gov. speed internet access via cable maximize space. modem. For FSH, public areas such as 5) Bring the essentials- leave laundry rooms and the community unnecessary items at home. You center do have wireless internet. can always purchase items that you need locally. 6) Take it home- on breaks, when For more information about ResNet heading back home, switch out visit their website at clothes that you dont plan on http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/resnet/. wearing anymore.
Tuesday 17 Tuesday Tip: Make the most out of your closet this coming school year!
Wednesday 18 Public Transportation- MTD Bus
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Friday 20 Good Things Come in Threes! Our office is currently in the middle of assigning residence hall rooms and you will receive your room assignment information by early September. So heres some information to keep in mind... This is the largest freshman class ever at UCSB which results in 2 out of 3 freshmen being placed in tripled rooms. We will take all students who volunteered for triples on their personal preferences first and then randomly select a number of students who did not volunteer for triple rooms. Furniture in these rooms has been evaluated for most efficient use of space and students will save about $900 a quarter compared to a double. We will provide more information and tips for triple rooms in the upcoming weeks so stay tuned! In the meantime, please let us know right away if you no longer plan on living in the residence halls by emailing Res Hall Assignment Services at contracts@housing.ucsb.edu.
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Wednesday 25 Gauchos Travel by Train Catch the train at the Goleta Amtrak station, located approximately 10 minutes from campus. The train is a very convenient mode of transportation for a weekend trip home. Amtraks Pacific Surfliner offers daily services between San Luis Obispo and San Diego. If you plan on taking the Amtrak often, you can purchase a Student Advantage Card which gives you a 15% discount on the regular fare. For a list of stops and more information on Amtraks Pacific Surfliner go to http://www.amtrak.com/pacificsurfliner-train.
Thursday 16 #UCSB Freshman Summer Start Program (FSSP) is just Around the Corner Cant wait to head to UCSB?! If youre in FSSP, its just a few days away. FSSP students participating in the preFSSP Orientation Session will move-in Thurs, August 2, at their assigned opening arrival time. Students not attending the pre-FSSP Orientation Session may arrive on Sat, August 4 between 1pm and 5pm.
Friday 27 Feeling Adventurous This Summer? Try one of the most popular Santa Barbara activities by going kayaking. Youll enjoy the wonderful coastal views and if youre lucky, you might even see some dolphins. Check out what the UCSB Rec Cen has to offer: http://recreation.sa.ucsb.edu/adventu reprograms/kayaking.aspx We havent seen the Week of Welcome calendar yet, but RHA usually offers kayaking excursions.
Students have until the first day of classes on Mon, August 6 to check in to There are also plenty of rental spots their residence hall before being along the Santa Barbara beach. For considered as a No Show for the rates and rental information go to residence halls. Santa Barbara Sailing Center For FSSP move-in information, take a http://www.sbsail.com/kayaking.html look at the following linkhttp://appl.housing.ucsb.edu/contract Paddle Sports Center s/fssp-move-in.pdf. http://www.channelislandso.com/rent als.php See you soon! SB Fitness Tours http://santabarbarafitnesstours.com/ kayak-rentals
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Tuesday 31 #UCSB CSOs (Community Safety Officers): Students Just Like You! UCSB CSOs are always a phone call away. Remember that you never need to walk alone on campus at night. The CSOs are always happy to escort you! Among many other duties, they ensure our experience at UCSB is the best it can be! The CSO Escort Service can be used by simply calling 805-893-2000. Escorts can also be requested through the Red Emergency Phones located all over campus. CSOs are also responsible for: Bicycle Registrations Bicycle Safety Education Warnings for Bicycle Violations Impounding/Release of impounded of Bicycles The CSO Office will set up bicycle registration locations during Move In. It is $10 to register your bike. Their office is located in Lot 32, just behind the Public Safety Building, at the corner of Mesa and Stadium Roads. Office Hours are MonFri, Noon-3 pm, phone: 805-893-2433. For more information go to: http://police.ucsb.edu/Web/CSO/. And check out their entertaining and educational videos here http://www.youtube.com/user/UCSBP ublicSafety
August Wednesday 1 #UCSB FSSP STUDENTS: Remember to bring a PHOTO ID to check-in! Getting ready to move in to San Nicolas? Remember to bring your Photo ID to check-in to your new home. Dont have a drivers license? You can use an Identification (ID) Card or your high school student ID to check-in. We are excited to welcome you to your new home!
Thursday 2 Long term Parking during #UCSB FSSP Check-In You will have 15 minutes to unload your items at the unloading zone. Once unloaded, someone in your party will need to drive the vehicle to the designated Long-Term Parking in Lot 22. A parking permit must be purchased at Lot 22 to avoid parking fines.
Friday 3 + Friday 10 Check out your reflection on your closet door! Wondering whether or not to bring a full length mirror with you? Dont worry. Our residence halls, except Santa Catalina, come furnished with a mirror in each closet so there is no need for you to spend extra money on a mirror.
If you will be staying in Santa Catalina, Take a look at the campus map for the mirror will be above your rooms Visitor Parking: sink and is smaller in size. Our http://www.tps.ucsb.edu/mapFlash.as maintenance staff is busy installing full px. Happy travels! length mirrors in the hallways. They should be done before Opening Weekend!
Triple Tip Tip #1: Coordinate with your roommates to see who is bringing what (TV, stereo, iron, ironing board, fridge, etc.) BEFORE you move in.
August Monday 13 What to bring and what not to bring? That is the question
Are you wondering what you should bring to your new home in the Residence Halls? Here is a list of recommended items that you should bring:
Tuesday 14 A One-Stop Shop: the UCen (University Center)
Wednesday 15 (Triple Tip) Tip #3: When you move in, get together and discuss what is available for everyone to use and what is off limits.
Thursday 16 (Triple Tip) Tip #4: Maximize space by only bringing what you ABSOLUTELY need. Leave all the extras at home! You can always shop at the local stores (Kmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Costco, etc.) if youre missing something.
Friday 17 (Triple Tip) Tip #5: Utilize things like double rack hangers and closet door/hanging shoe racks to maximize the amount of space you have.
The UCen is your one-stop shop for many of your campus needs. You can grab a coffee on your way to the bookstore and stop by the ATM Pillows, pillowcases, sheets, mattress machine for cash all at the UCen. The cover, and blankets Towels, shower shoes, bathrobe, toiletries, UCen also provides various services, such as the Post Office. and a carrying caddy
Laundry supplies Bicycle, gear, and a U-LOCK! Refrigerator Television (we have cable installed in all rooms) Talk to your roommates before move in about the latter 2 items as you dont need duplicates or triplicates!
At the UCen, you can find: Information Desk Access ID Card Photo UCSB Bookstore Post Office Box Key Distribution Computer Lounges Couches for Relaxation ATMs Wireless Internet Access And many more services
Keeping #UCSB Green You play a vital role in making UCSB a green campus. You can help by following our top 5 energy conservation measures: Look for the Energy Star label when buying appliances: computers, printers, laptops, TVs, DVD/VHS players, mini-fridges, sound systems, and desk lamps. Turn it OFF when not in use (lights, stereos, computers, printers, TVs). Set your computer and monitor to sleep mode, or turn them off instead of using screen savers. (It is a MYTH that you are saving energy by leaving your computer running instead of turning it off and then on again.)
For your safety, we dont allow the following: Firearms, explosives, weapons Drugs or alcohol Empty alcohol containers as decorations Microwaves, hotplates, coffee pots, toasters, rice cookers, grills, hot coils, hotoil popcorn poppers! Goats, even if they seem agreeable To check what else you should bring take a look at
http://appl.housing.ucsb.edu/contracts/mi-gettingstarted.pdf
For more information about the UCen go to http://www.ucen.ucsb.edu/.
(Triple Tip)
Tip #2: Complete a roommate agreement, which provides an opportunity to discuss communal versus personal items, visitors, neatness expectations, hours to be able to sleep or study, and anything else you think is necessary. Sample agreement form: http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/marcom/UCS BRoommateAgreementForm-4person.pdf
Replace your incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs, they save energy and last up to 10 times longer. Only wash and dry full loads of laundry. For more info about our earth-friendly living and dining practices, please see http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/home/e arth-friendly-living.htm
August Monday 20 Remember to order your books early!
Tuesday 21 (Triple Tip)
Tip #6: Use places outside of your Order your books early and be room to study. Use the comfy patio prepared for class! A good tip is to buy furniture outside your hall and used books if you can. They tend to sell out quickly since they are sold at a enjoy the views while studying. fraction of the cost of new books. By Each hall has multiple study lounges purchasing your books ahead of time, as well. The ResNet WiFi works you will be saving money, time and indoors and outdoors! grief! To order your books online from the UCSB Bookstore go to: http://www.ucsbstuff.com/home.aspx
Wednesday 22 Your Residence Hall Mailing Address & Information

Your mailing address will be provided in your room assignment and move-in information letter within the next few weeks. Mailing addresses differ and are based upon where you live and the carrier that is used. Each resident is assigned a mailbox in the Post Office located in the University Center (except for Santa Catalina residents, which have their mailboxes located near the Santa Catalina Lobby). Mailboxes are usually (but not always) shared between roommates. Any mail that is sent through the US Postal Service will be delivered to these boxes. If it is a large package being delivered, the Post Office will place a notification slip in your box that you can use to pick up the package at their window. Mail from private carriers will be delivered straight to your residence hall room and usually you or someone must be there to accept it. The front desk will not accept or hold any packages for you. If you are planning on ordering textbooks or other school supplies online, please hold off on having them delivered until you move-in, since the Postal Service is not in effect until Opening Day. Neither the University nor Housing & Residential Services has any space to store and hold your items. If you must ship items ahead of your arrival, try to do so as close to your move-in date as possible. Address the items to yourself, your hall, and room number. Ask the shipper to hold these articles pending your arrival at UCSB and arrange details. The shipper may charge you for holding items or may require you to personally pick up your items.
Thursday 23 (Triple Tip) Tip #7: Get a wall calendar to organize study times, work shifts, and sleeping schedules. It will help you all be respectful of each others space and time!
Friday 24 (Triple Tip) Tip #8: Use a pop up laundry hamper that can be easily folded and stored in your closet when not being used.
Assignment Letters will be sent out by next week! Opening Weekend is just around the corner! Thanks to our RHA (Residence Halls Association) members who are helping stuff envelopes with room assignment letters and move-in information. Youll get your letter in the mail soon. We cant wait to see you in the fall!
End the summer with a new job! The Central Office at H&RS is hiring a Front Desk Attendant! Are you creative, organized, friendly, professional and bring more to the position? We are now hiring for the academic year!
FSSP Residents - Meal Plan Reminder: Weekend Meals include Lunch & Dinner Attention FSSP students, just a reminder that your meal plan covers lunch and dinner on the weekends. Bon apptit!
Main duties include providing excellent customer service when answering the main information line for Housing & Residential Services and assisting walk-ins inquiring Mailing address for US Postal Service: about housing or dining. Other duties Main Campus include, but are not limited to, assisting with Residence Santa Catalina the design and creation of content for the Halls H&RS Digital Signage Network (DigiKnow), Students Name Students Name PO Box xxxxx Santa Catalina using Microsoft PowerPoint, sorting mail for _______, UCSB University of California the entire department, ordering office University of Santa Barbara, CA 93106 supplies, keeping front office entry area California, ("xxxxx" denotes number on clean and organized, and working on special Santa Barbara, student's mailbox, not room projects. Prefer student with experience in CA 93107 number) graphic design and familiarity with Mailing address for private carriers (UPS, FedEx, University operations and campus resources. etc.): Apply here... Main Campus http://appl.housing.ucsb.edu/InHouse/stude Santa Catalina Residence Halls nt_employment/applications/default.aspx
Students Name Residence Hall and Room Number University of California Santa Barbara, CA 93106 Students Name 6850 El Colegio Rd. Room Number___ Goleta, CA 93117
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August Monday 27 (Triple Tip) Tip #9: Set guidelines for any visitors that you plan on having during the school year.
Tuesday 28 (Triple Tip) Tip #10: Consider getting some folding chairs (easy to store) for friends to use when visiting.
Wednesday 29 Just enjoy the ride and take the Greyhound
Have you checked your Financial Aid Information? Borrow some Wheels Right on Campus with Zipcar Are you leaving your car at home next fall, but want to have quick access to a vehicle? You can obtain 24/7 access to Zipcar vehicles right on campus! Students, faculty and staff can borrow these wheels for low fees.
Friday 31 Dont have enough time to grab breakfast or lunch at the dining Tip #12: Your Resident Assistant (RA) is commons? Get a Meal to Go! here to help! Go to them for any Using the Greyhound is a great option help or advice you may need! They Summer residents can order breakfast for students that dont want the hassle of driving or who dont have a car or lunch meals to go. Its quick and have already experienced being a when traveling long distances. The new Gaucho and can relate to you easy. Greyhound is an economic mode of on a personal level. transportation with stops including San Just place an order the day prior to Luis Obispo, Oxnard, North Hollywood, pickup before 11pm. You can pick up Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Diego your meal the next day at De La and many more cities. Guerra Dining Commons. For full details about the summer sack meal For a complete list of stops in program go to: California and more info go to: http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/dining/ http://www.greyhound.com/en/locations/lo sackmeals/default.htm. We also offer cations.aspx?state=CA sack meal options during the academic year!
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At this time, all Financial Aid information should be available to students who applied to FAFSA. Find out what kind of financial aid you will be receiving this year on their website at: http://www.finaid.ucsb.edu/
Get $35 in FREE driving when you join for $35 Zipcars live on campus, reserve (Triple Tip) by the hour or day Gas and insurance included with Tip #11: Make sure you maintain open each reservation lines of communication with all of You only need to be 18+ to join your roommates so youre on the Run errands, haul groceries, road same page on certain issues. Dont trip, whatever... let things build up which can in turn make things worse. Join at https://www.zipcar.com/ucsb
(Triple Tip) Tip #13: Consider using headphones when listening to music or watching TV to cut down on ambient noise in your new home.
September Monday 3 Holiday
Tuesday 4 (Triple Tip) Tip #14: Post the list of rules and guidelines that you and your roommates come up in your room. Place them in a location visible to all roommates as a reminder.
Wednesday 5 (Triple Tip) Tip #15: Use shelving units or stacking bins to use vertical space.
Thursday 6 (Triple Tip) Tip #17: Remember to have fun! College is a new experience so keep an open mind about having more than 1 roommate. Remember, it is what YOU make of it!
Friday 7 (Triple Tip) Tip #18: Train yourself to wake up with the 1st ring/buzz of your alarm in consideration of your roommate(s).
(Triple Tip) So Fresh and so Clean Tip #16: Learn to negotiate and compromise with your new Did you know? UCSB Residence Halls roommates. All roommates come have regular housekeeping services, including rooms! Vacuuming, emptying from different backgrounds and trash, light dusting (if possible), and lifestyles so adjusting and cleaning of mirrors (if asked) are part compromising are key to solving of our regular housekeeping services. situations. We like to keep things clean and green around here! Requesting Meal Plan Changes To work or not to work? That is the Question
For many students the university experience includes academics, extracurricular activities, and at times also having a job. Are you thinking should I work throughout college? Will it interfere with my academics or enhance the quality of my education? Ultimately, the best decision regarding employment depends on the individual. It may be wise to experience at least one quarter at UCSB before seeking employment; however, some students may not find it difficult to work during their first quarter. National studies have found that students who work a reasonable number of hours per week (10-15) earn as good or better grade point averages than non-working students. Career Services provides an on-line service called Gaucholink for students who are seeking part-time or full-time work, as well as temporary, vacation and career-oriented positions. More information about the pros and cons of working go to http://parenthandbook.sa.ucsb.edu/campusissues/ moneymatters.aspx and for the Gaucholink check out http://career.sa.ucsb.edu/students/gaucholink.html .
Students living in the residence halls can now change their meal plan preferences online! Meal plan changes can only be made online. Requests to increase your meal plan can be made any time and requests to decrease can be made prior to the start of each quarter before the following deadlines for Standard Meal Plan Options: Fall Quarter = September 10, 2012 Winter Quarter = January 2, 2013 Spring Quarter = March 25, 2013 To make changes to your meal plan, please visit the following link: http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/dining/ meal-plan-change.htm.
Lumpia: Filipino Egg Rolls September
Monday 10 Cancelling your Res Hall Contract
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Wednesday 12 Maximize space! Loft your bed!

Many residents choose to loft their beds to make more space in their rooms. Beds will come un-lofted unless you are in a triple or small double. Triple and small double room furniture has been set up in the most space-efficient way and cannot be moved. You will need a rubber mallet to loft your bed. Some are available to check out at each front desk but we encourage you to bring your own in case there are none available.
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Are you interested in cancelling your Tip #19: Decide before coming who Res Hall contract? You may still do so gets which bed to eliminate the first without a petition to cancel. Keep in come, first serve rush. If you and mind that there is a $350 cancellation your roommates cant decide, fee. To cancel your contract email consider rotating beds each contracts@housing.ucsb.edu and quarter. provide them your full name and perm number along with your request to cancel.
Tip #21: Bring storage drawers or Tip #22: Make your room your own! boxes that fit under your bed and in Bring posters and pictures with you the 3 storage alcoves above the to school. You cannot nail things closets in the low rise buildings, into the walls, but you can use Anacapa, Santa Rosa, and Santa push pins or adhesive strips to Cruz. Alcove spaces in these hang things up. residence halls are approximately 16 tall x 42 wide x 28 deep.
Maintenance Work Requests

If you have any maintenance or damage issues in your room, bathroom, lounge or kitchen, please submit a request online at: http://workrequest.housing.ucsb.edu Request for repairs can also be submitted at your residence hall front desk. After hours and on weekends, please report maintenance emergencies to your on-call staff.
Measurements vary by building, but beds Changing your Res Hall payment plan can be lofted at different increments. They can be lofted at a maximum height If you would like to change your of approximately 58 above the ground. Residence Hall payment plan, Here fishy fishy! What pets are Keep in mind that some residence halls email us at allowed in our Residence Halls? have restrictions as to whether you can raise beds against the windows or not. If contracts@housing.ucsb.edu. Thinking about bringing an animal with you choose not to loft your bed but want Keep in mind that it takes up to 5 you to the residence halls? Keep in to raise it higher, you can raise it to about business days to process the mind that the only pets allowed in the 30 inches off the ground.
(Triple Tip) Tip #23: Dont forget where we are! Come prepared for our beautiful beaches, but dont forget that we are in a marine layer (it gets cold sometimes).
residence halls are fish in a tank no larger than 10 gallons. There is also a limit of one per room. Make it fun and get a community fish with your floor that you can all help take care of! Pets and animals (besides fish) are not allowed within the residence halls at any time, except for registered service animals. For any questions or concerns, please refer to page 9 of the residence hall policies for the 20122013 school year located here: http://appl.housing.ucsb.edu/contract s/policies_residence_halls.pdf
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By lofting your bed, you can place items under your bed to maximize the space in your room! Happy lofting!
ResNet Remote Printing: Anywhere, Anytime
(Triple Tip) Tip #20: Make use of the various study spaces in the Residence Halls: floor lounges, large formal lounges (on the 1st floor of most halls), res hall classrooms, patios with cushy furniture & Wi-Fi, spacious lawns, the beach, the UCSB library (http://www.library.ucsb.edu/ser vices/study-areas ), or the UCen. Know of any other study spaces that we didnt mention? Let us know.
ResNet provides high quality laser printing services to all current residents of UCSB Housing. This service will allow residents to print from anywhere on ResNet (wired or wireless) to any laser printer located at the residence hall front desks. An accumulated charge of $.07 per page will be billed to your BARC account at the end of each month. For information on how to set up your Mac or PC to do remote printing, check out this website: https://info.resnet.ucsb.edu/guides/printing .php
There are other places on campus that provide printing services as well. Here are a few: -Davidson library -any Instructional Computing labs (about 17 labs throughout campus) -University Center (3rd floor computer lab)
Halloween Fun Fact

Halloween is thought to have originated around 4000 B.C., which means Halloween has been around for more than 6,000 years! Another fact that some of you may not consider fun: We have a no guest policy during Halloween in all of our communities. Every year there are serious environmental, physical, and fiscal implications that occur as a result of the high number of individuals that visit from out of town. We love our community and want to maintain the high level of respect we have for our home by not inviting guests from out of town. Youll hear more about this in the fall from your fellow Gauchos in Associated Students. In the meantime, enjoy the rest of your summer! (Just one week until move in starts!)
September Monday 17 Tip Tip #26: Are you going to have friends over often? Your bed can double as a couch! Backrest pillows are great additions to any room whether you use them to study, read, or just hang out!
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Cant Make it on your Move-in Day? If you cant make it to Move-In Weekend you can still move in your belongings after Opening Weekend. If you plan on checking in after Sunday, you will need to come in between 9AM 10PM, when the front desk of your hall will be open to assist you with check-in. Keep in mind that you must check in to the residence halls before Thursday, September 27th or you will be considered a no show. If you are going to be moving into the University Apartments and cant make it during Move-in Weekend, you will have to contact them directly at undergraduateapartments@housing.ucsb.ed u with your expected arrival date.
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What size fridge can I bring with me? You can have a fridge no larger than 4.4 cubic feet in your room. You may have more than 1 fridge in your room, however, due to space in the rooms, we highly recommend that you only bring 1! We also suggest that you coordinate with your roommate(s) to establish who is bringing it.
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Tip #28: Power Strips/Surge Protectors: You have a limited number of outlets per room. Bring a power strip to accommodate your electricity needs.
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Requesting Room Changes You can request a room change by contacting your Resident Director (appointments can be made with the front desk attendant of the residence hall). The Resident Director will give you options, upon availability. Those who live in Santa Catalina can request room changes through the General Office located adjacent to the Linda Vista Room. Room changes cannot be requested until the second week of every academic quarter.
Its almost Opening Weekend. Remember to leave pets at home! Move-in weekend is quickly approaching and were sure you are excited as ever! Move-in day is a memorable experience and we know you may want everyone to be there. You might be considering bringing your dogs along but we recommend otherwise. The day can be extremely busy and hectic so having to watch over a dog in addition to having to move into your room might not be the best idea. If it is absolutely necessary to bring your dog along, remember that pets, other than fish, are not allowed in the residence halls at any time. Although you are allowed to have dogs on campus, there are University policies for having dogs on campus that you must follow: http://www.policy.ucsb.edu/policies/policydocs/dogs.pdf
Plastic Water Bottles? Brita Filters? Not Necessary with Hydration Stations! Hydration Stations have been installed in almost all residence halls. You can bring your re-usable water bottle to the station to fill up on healthy, filtered water. As you fill up, the stations count the potential number of disposable plastic bottles being eliminated from our waste stream. The first Hydration Station was installed in Santa Cruz last November since they won the water savings contest the previous Spring. No more need for plastic bottles or filter pitchers! Just bring your re-usable bottle to one of our Hydration Stations, located by each front desk and at De Anza in Manzanita. Santa Catalina, yours is on the way
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Tip #29: Get connected at UCSB! During Week of Welcome, RAs and RHA get together to put on ethnic awareness socials that many clubs on campus attend. That, in addition to interest groups like Excursion Club, will provide an enriching experience to your life at UCSB!
Halloween Fun Fact Halloween is thought to have originated around 4000 B.C., which means Halloween has been around for more than 6,000 years! Another fact that some of you may not consider fun: We have a no guest policy during Halloween in all of our communities. Every year there are serious environmental, physical, and fiscal implications that occur as a result of the high number of individuals that visit from out of town. We love our community and want to maintain the high level of respect we have for our home by not inviting guests from out of town. Youll hear more about this in the fall from your fellow Gauchos in Associated Students. In the meantime, enjoy the rest of your summer! (Less than one week until move in starts!)
Tip #27: Dont forget to bring hangers! They are NOT provided by Housing.
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Requesting Room Changes You can request a room change by contacting your Resident Director (appointments can be made with the front desk attendant of your residence hall). The Resident Director will give you options, upon availability. Those who live in Santa Catalina can request room changes through the General Office located adjacent to the Linda Vista Room. Room changes cannot be requested until the second week of every academic quarter.
Tuesday 25
Discover Different #UCSB Communities with WoW Awareness Socials! RHA (Residence Halls Association) puts on various awareness socials during Week of Welcome (WoW). Here are three of them that are taking place today from 1 3PM. Come meet new people, learn about campus resources, increase awareness, and enjoy some refreshments. All are welcome! Chican@/Latin@ Awareness Social: Bienvenida! San Miguel/San Nicolas Lawn Middle Eastern Awareness Social Santa Rosa/DLG Lawn
Wednesday 26 Thursday 27 Are You Ready to Ride Around #UCSB? Tip #30: Everyone loves Wellness! Check out the UCSB
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Start this year off with our AS Program Boards Welcome Back Concert!
Wellness Corps, they do a bunch of cool things like hikes or visits to areas around and on campus. http://wellness.sa.ucsb.edu/
The bike paths are the most popular way for students to get around at UCSB. Excited to get started on campus tomorrow? Give yourself plenty of time to get to class. The paths are jam-packed during the first few weeks since new students are still getting acclimated to campus. Bike traffic will be backed up and it isnt uncommon to observe a few accidents. Here are some tips to help your commute to class go as smoothly as possible: The campus has designated paths for a good reason. Skateboarders & pedestrians should keep off the bike paths at all times just like bicyclists should not ride on pathways. Skateboarders should use skateboarding lanes whenever possible. Not adhering to this can put people at risk of injury. Biking too slow creates traffic and biking too fast creates accidents. Be sure to ride at a good speed. Ride in single file on the right side of the bike path so faster riders can pass you on the left. Even if you are biking with friends, dont ride side by side. Not only will you annoy fellow Gauchos, riding this way will cause lots of traffic. Similar to this, riding with someone else on your bike can cause traffic and the extra weight makes this a dangerous way to ride. Park in designated bicycle racks and lock your frame and wheel to the rack to avoid getting your bicycle impounded or stolen.
Get a Job at the #UCSB On-Campus Job Fair!
Multi-Ethnic Awareness Social Santa Rosa Courtyard
Associated Students Program Board (ASPB) is the source of some of the best events on campus. Their job is to coordinate fun and educational events such as concerts, lectures, movie screenings and more for the UCSB campus. Every year ASPB throws an amazing start of the year concert, and this year theyre bringing artist Flying Lotus so you will not want to miss out on this one! To attend, head to Storke Plaza this Saturday the 29th! Doors open at 8:30PM, and the concert starts at 9:00PM. Remember you must be a UCSB student to attend, and you must have your access card to enter. To learn about upcoming events, or to see how you can be a part of this organization, check out their website at: Gauchos are LOCO for #UCSB Soccer! http://aspb.as.ucsb.edu/
Although these are just some tips to help with transportation to class, remember that you have to adhere to campus regulations or you can be fined. You can refer to the following links for more information. UCPD Bicycle Regulations: http://www.police.ucsb.edu/Web/BikeRules.html Bicycle Basics: http://kiosk.sa.ucsb.edu/Citizenship/BikeBasics.aspx
Get a Job at your Front Desk! Have you noticed the friendly desk attendants at the front desk of each building? They are there to answer your questions, check out equipment, lend out lock-out keys, and much more. Each front desk will be hiring soon and in order to apply, you must attend a mandatory Desk Attendant Info Session. The session will provide you with information about the job and application process and is tonight from 6:30 7:30PM. Please see your front desk for the location and be sure to be on time!
Whos Excited for the First Day of School at #UCSB?

For new and returning students alike, the first day of school can be a little hectic and crazy. So here are a few tips from an experienced Gaucho to make sure you breeze through the first day, and the rest of this school year!
Looking for a job? Come to the On-Campus Job Fair co-hosted by RHA & Career Services! There will be campus departments & local businesses that are offering part-time and work-study positions. Departments include Arts & Lectures, Concessions, Daily Nexus, Financial Aid, Residential Operations, KCSB Radio, Recreation Sports, Adventure Programs & many more! The fair is tomorrow 9/25 from 9AM 12PM and will take place on the lawn between Santa Rosa and DLG dining commons. All students are welcome!
Find your classroom BEFORE your first class! The only thing worse than being late to class is not having a seat when you get there! In the first weeks of school there will be a lot of crashers (students who arent officially enrolled and attending to try to get a spot in the class) and in general very high attendance. Make sure you know where you are going, so when you go, you get there on time. Life Pro Tip: Lets say we have a class in room 2302. Well because it starts with a 2, we know it will likely be on the second floor. The 3 should imply it is in the 3rd wing of the building, and then it should be the 2nd classroom.
READ your syllabus! We cannot stress enough how important the class syllabus is to your success in the class. It literally holds the key to an A+ in any class. It should tell you what topics you are covering, at what time in the quarter. When the different tests are, and what topics they should be covering. Office hours of your professor and the teaching assistant to help answer any of your questions. Finally, it should shed light on the grading system, and any quirks that may be related to calculating your final grade. Life Pro Tip: The first thing you should do when you get your syllabus is look at the important dates (i.e. Midterms, Finals, Reports, etc) and mark them in your calendar or phone! Make note of it one week/day in advance too so you are never caught off guard!
Calling all Gauchos! The long-awaited start of the soccer season is here, and it is time to go Loco! Did you know we have a NCAA Division I champion soccer program? All First-Year Gauchos should go to the Residence Halls Associations (RHA) All-Loco Rally where everyone can get pumped up and ready with the help of the Gaucho Locos and Gaucho Cheerleaders! There will be music, face paint, cheers, snacks, and prizes. The Rally is this Friday, 5:30pm-6:45pm, on the San Nicolas/San Miguel Lawn. UCSB students (and Gaucho Locos) rally around our teams, especially men's soccer, national attendance leader in 2007 and 2008. The team made the final game in 2004, losing to Indiana on PKs, but rebounded in 2006 and won it all against interstate rival UCLA in St. Louis! Come support and help make this year another one to remember!
Get a PLANNER! You will find college is not like school you have had in the past. Instead of a nice tidy block of time where you go to class, college will have classes spread all throughout the day. It would not be unusual for your first class to be at 8am, and your last section to be at 7pm on a given day. This means there will be chunks of open time where you should PLAN to do something productive! If you get a planner, and then mark down your schedule and other commitments, you will be able to see the different chunks of free time you have, and how long they are. Make sure to fit time for lunch somewhere, time to study, and even time to just sit and relax. BUT, if you do not make these plans in advance, you may find yourself contemplating what to do, and then your free time is gone. Life pro tip: Based on your schedule and personal preference, pick a good work to fun ratio, and the make sure your schedule reflects that. Then when you have fun time allocated, HAVE FUN! One of the biggest problems in college is that people dont realize where the time went, or dont fully commit to relaxing or spending time with friends because they are worried about things due in the future. A planner can solve both these problems by first ensuring that you are following a preplanned schedule, and second by making it clear what it is you need to do at any specific time.
Make friends in your classes. Lets face it, how many times has there been a problem or question you have had about an assignment, where one short simple answer will solve the problem, but you have NO ONE TO ASK! In college, there are so many different classes and majors, that it is unlikely your roommate or neighbor will be taking the same classes as you. So you need to make sure to make friends in your class, and in your major, so that you have a support system established for all the bumps and turns along the way. Create study groups in one of the many available spaces we have on campus, and get together and solve problems! However, it is best if everyone already starts working before your meet up, so that questions are already formed, and people are already familiar with the topics at hand. Life Pro Tip: If you are in the same class as someone else, then you probably have a lot in common! Sit next to someone, and just say Hi! Ask a neighbor questions about lecture where you might need clarification. Remember that most people will want to meet others in their class, so be forward and make it happen!
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WHERE SHOULD I EAT?!
Tuesday 2
Did you know in college, tutoring is for the people who get As?
Campus Learning Assistance Services (CLAS) assists students in their mastery of University course material through course-specific tutoring and academic skills development. CLAS services complement University instructions and lead to increased understanding and improved performance. CLAS is committed to working collaboratively with faculty, teaching assistants, administrators, staff, and students to sustain a rich academic support environment. CLAS provides quarterly reports to programs within the Student Affairs division, design and implement applied workshops upon faculty request. And the best thing about CLAS is that it is FREE! Instructional groups for a wide range of math, science, statistics, and economics courses and workshops addressing a variety of academic skills are available and require advance sign-up. In addition, drop-in tutoring is available for writing, math, science, statistics, economics, and foreign language. What are you waiting for? Find out more information at their site: http://clas.sa.ucsb.edu/
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Dealing with Homesickness Homesickness is actually quite common, especially when the shiny newness of college is starting to wear off and reality is setting in about your workload, exams, and other responsibilities. Try some of our tips to help alleviate your homesickness:
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What does the Front Desk have? One of the greatest resources you have while living in the residence halls here at UCSB is the front desk. There you will find a cornucopia of resources available for you to use on campus and in your home!
Friday 5
No More Dirty Clothes!
This may be one of the most frequent, and sometimes the hardest, question asked on campus. We think it shouldnt be your mind making the decision, but your tummy instead! Did you know that all of our dining commons have online menus available for all of their meals for the next two weeks!? By using this menu you can find out when Ortega is having their amazing pancake breakfast, what kind of delicious hearth made pizza Carrillo is making for lunch, or even how long you have to wait for the DLGs amazing BBQ dinner! We think if you want to maximize your pleasure here at UCSB, you should start with a delicious meal of your choice in one of our fantastic Dining Commons! Check out the Dining Commons Menus at this link: http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/dining/dining-menus.htm
All desks have a DVD collection where you can -Talk about your feelings with someone, from your roommate to your Resident Assistant: they have lots borrow DVDs for FREE. The complete DVD catalog should be available at the desk. of training and are available to you 24/7. -Call home. This may sound like common sense, but it can really help. The key factor, however, is not to call home all of the time. Once or twice a week is a good amount because it keeps you in the loop, but doesnt take away from your experience here. Keep the conversation positive. But if you miss your friends, family, or partner, giving them a call can sometimes help ease the heartache. -Go visit home on occasion. Visiting home can be a great way to recharge yourself and get some of that TLC (not to mention home cooking) that you need. But going home too often can frequently make homesickness worse. Let yourself go home when you need it, but make sure it doesnt turn into an every-weekend occurrence. Again, depending on the person, 1-3 times is a perfect amount. -Get out of your room. Its incredibly easy to hide in your room in college. But doing so prevents you from meeting new people, trying new things, and experiencing college life in general. Make sure you spend time out of your room even if its just at the UCen, in your floor lounge, or the library and get your mind on other things. -Attend your RAs programs! They are geared to both educate you and activate you in your community here and theres no better way to meet good people. The front desk has a ton of sports equipment you can check out like basketballs, tennis balls and rackets, soccer balls, cones, ping pong sets, pool sets, air hockey equipment and more! Finally, the best thing about the front desk is the desk attendant! Not only are they a valuable resource for all your questions, they are students just like you with advice and opinions on many topics, and also just great people to talk to in general! Make a stop by your front desk today and say hi!
Hey there Gauchos! Some of you may already need to do you laundry, while the rest of you will need to do it soon. Either way, we thought it would be a good idea to spread some information on how exactly everything should be done! You all should have received a WEB Access Card (which is different than your UCSB Access Card), and its sole purpose is to pay the laundry machines to clean your clothes. You will need to add money onto this card at one of the WEB stations located in your hall. These are usually by your Front Desk, but ask your front desk for help if you need to find them. Some machines accept only cash, and others will accept Debit/Credit Cards. Once you use then appropriate machine, then you can go to the laundry room and use both the washing and drying machines with the money you put on the card. If you lose your card, you can buy another one at the WEB Station. Life Pro Tip: To save energy, wash your clothes in Cold water! Actually this is better for your clothes too since warm and hot water causes your clothes to shrink and then stretch back out repeatedly, causing it to wear faster. Also, you can extend the time your clothes are in the dryer by charging it once, then removing the card, and then putting it back in to charge again. Some clothes do not get dry in 15 min, so you can put 30 min, 45 min, or however long you think it will take to get your clothes dry!
October Monday 8 Lock Yourself Out?

If you are locked out of your room, you can get a 20 minute temporary key from the front desk. No friends or family members will be given a key to your room. Each student is given four courtesy lockouts per quarter at the residence halls; each lockout thereafter will cost $3 each. You will be required to produce identification and the $3 prior to receiving the loaner key.
Tuesday 9
Exercise your right to votein Hall Council Elections! Hall Council is a program run by RHA, the Residence Halls Association, here at UCSB. Similar to ASB back in high school, each halls council plans activities and programs for the entire building, purchases desk and recreation equipment, and represents the concerns of students in the building. Residents will be campaigning for the following positions: President Administrative Vice President Treasurer Activities Chair Athletic Chair Publicity Chair Webmaster NRHH/OTM Chair Multicultural Awareness Chair Recognition Chair Health and Wellness Chair Community Service Chair Environmental Awareness Programming Chair. Keep an eye out for campaigning in your hall over the next week and make sure to vote during Hall Council Elections (Dates?) Even if you arent running for a position, you can still be one of the Floor Senators and get involved, get to know your neighbors, and have a direct impact in your hall! Contact your RA if you are interested. Students living in University Apartments can also get involved through their community councils. Be sure to ask your RC for more details!
Wednesday 10 Confessions of an RA: We are students too!

Dont let the position fool you! While many RAs are very outgoing people trying to get you involved, many residents often dont take advantage of their role as a safe, comfortable space in their new home. Just visiting with your Resident Assistant can be a great way to talk about anything bugging you, or even learn something you didnt know about your campus community here at UCSB. Heres some tips on how to use your RA most positively: 1. Attend some of their programs! If it works out in your schedule, take a study break and go! They are guaranteed to either teach you something, get you noticed on your floor, or both! You are at UCSB to grow, and academics isnt the only path on your journeyBranch out. 2. Keep your door open! RAs are on the floor more often than you think; advertising or even just living where they work. 3. Get active in your building through Hall Council! Didnt turn in an intent-to-run form? You can still be a Floor Senator! Each floor needs 2 people minimum per week to attend the Hall Council meeting.
Thursday 11 DigiKnow: Stay informed
Friday 12
Have you SEEN the line for DLG?!
Worried if the lines are getting too long and you dont want to wait? Are you running a little late for class and need to grab a quick meal? Check the new Dining Cams! Brought to you by UCSBs fabulous Dining Services, we now have a wonderful way for you to save your invaluable time, just go on housings dining services website and click on dining cams on the left! Heres the link: http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/dining/diningcams.htm
How do you stay up to date with events and news going on at such a large university as UCSB? The answer is DigiKnow, our digital signage network! DigiKnow is currently comprised of 26 screens at 16 locations. We publicize events and programs from student groups and campus departments, as well as post important information regarding our services. To learn more and to submit an ad, visit www.housing.ucsb.edu/digiknow. If you have any questions or feedback, please email digiknow@housing.ucsb.edu. We would love to hear from you! Stay informed and keep watching!
Whether or not you utilize these tips to get to know your RA, dont forget that they are students too; the same age as you (more or less). They can connect with you on a level that no other age group can and they love doing it.
October Monday 15
Want to get active on Campus? Want to explore and learn about other cultures?
Check out UCSBs very own Multicultural Center! The MCC hosts culturally diverse programs almost bi-weekly and is a great way to learn about the world around and apart from our community. Side note: They almost always have free food! Their website is: http://mcc.sa.ucsb.edu/
Tuesday 16
Voter Registration Post
The deadline to register to vote in the November 6th election is October 22nd. If you havent registered at your current address since moving to college, you must do so to vote in this election unless youve already requested an absentee ballot. Students living in a residence hall or house should use the name of the specific residence hall/house as their residence address (e.g. Santa Cruz Hall). The P.O. Box is considered your mailing address. Students living in Santa Catalina: residence address is 6850 El Colegio, Goleta, CA 93117; mailing address is your 6-digit mailbox number, Santa Catalina, Santa Barbara, CA 93106. Election Day is exactly three weeks away!
Wednesday 17
Living well with #UCSB Health & Wellness!
Thursday 18 Endeavor Abroad!

If you havent already, check out UCSBs Education Abroad Program (EAP). They have tons of information about studying abroad during your time here.
Friday 19 Did you know that UCSB is a Research Institution?
UCSB Health & Wellness Program is one of the most extensive and useful programs on campus. As a new or continuing student, you should try to learn more about H&W, as well as take advantage of all it has to offer. The H&W Website offers information about resources and activities in the area. Make sure to check out Fun Stuff to Do to find out what activities are occurring whenever you are bored! http://wellness.sa.ucsb.edu/FunStuffToDo.aspx Health & Wellness has a Wellness Center in Santa Catalina with different services such as a massage chair, meditation, and study break with snacks and tutors! You can check out the calendar here: http://wellness.sa.ucsb.edu/SantaCatalina.aspx If you need someone to talk to, H&W also offers Drop-In Centers to allow students to meet and talk to Wellness professionals! Furthermore, students are given the opportunity to explain different health and wellness concepts each week. H&W puts on many programs throughout the year such as:

Employers highly value experience outside of our country/community and it is a great way to explore other cultures and ideas apart from ours. Traveling during your time in College is one of the most affordable and beneficial opportunities that you have in your life!
Faculty- Student Night Programs create engaging connections outside of the classroom Weekend field trips include hikes, visits to art museums, volunteering, sailing trips, and food tastings Dog Therapy Day brings therapy dogs to campus during finals week
To learn more, check out their site, and go to their events! http://wellness.sa.ucsb.edu/Default.aspx
Many students and parents are not initially aware Heres the link to their website to get you started on that UCSB is a research institution. In fact, UCSB is ranked one of the top public research institutions exploring an opportunity abroad: in the nation. This means that the professors are https://www.eap.ucsb.edu/ researchers as well as teachers and often incorporate their research into the curriculum. Therefore, students have abundant opportunities to become involved in independent or facultydirected research. In addition, majors offered at UCSB focus on theory and research. The high availability of internships and job opportunities on campus and in the surrounding area provide excellent sources of experience for students wishing to apply knowledge learned in class. Students interested in becoming involved in research can contact individual faculty members or the College of Letters and Science Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) at urca@Ltsc.ucsb.edu. Those wishing to learn more about involvement or employment opportunities can contact Career Services at (805) 893-4412. You can also find out about jobs in H&RS via our website http://www.housing.ucsb.edu. Click on Employment -> Student.
October Monday 22 Community Councils

Graduate Student Apartments Community Council (GSACC) Student Apartment Community Council Family Student Housing Tenants Association Residence Halls Association (RHA)
Tuesday 23
UCSB Halloween is Coming up!
Wednesday 24
Worried about your Plus Plan Balance!? Have no fear, Dining Services is here! All you have to do to check your balance is head on over to the dining services website: http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/dining/default.ht m and click on Plus Plan Balance at the bottom of the left menu. Just enter your UCSBNetId and Password and you will see your balance!
Thursday 25 Problem in your Residence Hall? GET IT FIXED! If you find there is a problem in your room, bathroom, common rooms, or anywhere else in or around your residence hall, you can get it fixed by filling out a maintenance request form here: http://workrequest.housing.ucsb.edu: 6062/Resident.html.
Friday 26
Del Playa Residents:
Del Playa Residents:

Cars parked on all of Del Playa, as well as the north south streets (Camino Del Sur, Camino Pescadero, and El Embarcadero) south of Trigo, will need to be moved off of the street by 3:00pm on Friday, October 26th! REMEMBER TO MOVE YOUR CARS BY 3:00PM TODAY!
ALSO!
Attend the Halloween Town Forum today from 7:00pm-9:00pm in IV Theater 2. This will give you the opportunity to have your voice heard and get your questions answered! See the Events tab on our website for additional details. http://halloween.as.ucsb.edu/
October Monday 29
Know your Rights This Halloween!
(From http://halloween.as.ucsb.edu/)
Tuesday 30
Learn the Laws for Halloween!
Wednesday 31
Tonights the night!
Thursday 1
ADOPT-A-BLOCK HALLO-CLEAN TRASH CLEANUP
Friday 2
PLEASE NOTE: The information on this post is to educate students on their rights. It is not intended to be used as legal advice for any case. If you have additional questions, it is recommended to contact a lawyer. Can the police question people who are not under arrest? Yes, the police can stop anyone and ask questions without arresting the person. This can happen when police see suspicious activity. What Do You Do When Police Stop You?
If you or a friend has received a citation, seek legal advice from the Legal Resource Center (free for UCSB students only) at 6550 Pardall #B (around back and above Grafikart) or call 805893-4246. The best way to stay out of trouble this Halloween is to know how you can get in trouble. Having a good understanding of the laws means that you will be more aware if your actions may get you in trouble.
Prevent residue from the weekends materials from ending up in storm drains and eventually the ocean! Feel free to just drop in and help from as long as 30 mins of cleanup to five hours! Every little bit counts! Meet at the IV Rec & Parks District (961 Embarcadero Del Mar in IV) on that day to pick up the necessary supplies for trash cleanup. Groups who need community service can count these clean-ups. For more information call (805) 968-2017 ext. 24 or email cleaniv@ivparks.org. Dates and times coming soon!
Here is something you may not know:

Alcohol Possession by Minors (MIP): 25662 B&P
Ultimately you are the only person who can control what you choose to do tonight. We advocate, more than anything, that people who have the correct knowledge will make the right and appropriate decisions. For all of you that are planning on throwing a party tonight, read these tips to ensure a safe and fun party! http://lifeoftheparty.sa.ucsb.edu/PartyThrower/Tips.a spx Happy Halloween Everyone!
Be careful with what you say to the officer because anything you say can be used against you in the court of law. Do not argue, run away from or touch any of the police officers. Do not resist arrest. Do not make any statements about the incident. You have the right to remain silent and only provide your name and contact information. Be sure to note the badge number and name of the police officers. Ask for a lawyer as soon as you are arrested. Write the incident down, compile a witness list and consult a lawyer. If you feel your rights have been violated, file a written complaint with the police department and contact a lawyer.
Any person under the age of 21 years who has any alcoholic beverage in his or her possession, closed or open, on any street or highway or in any public place or in any place open to the public is guilty of a misdemeanor. From the Legal Resource Center (LRC): Most common questions about MIP involve the requirement that the student be in public with an alcoholic beverage. Public means a lot of things. It can mean being on a public street, being in a public place (like Giovannis or Deja Vu), being in a common area on private property that is open to public access (like a quad are or walkway to apartments), and being visible from a public vantage point (like sitting in a living room with the door open that faces the common area of the building, or on a balcony that is visible from the street). It can also mean being at a house party that is open to the public )open parties) even if you are inside the house and not visible from any public vantage point. An open party is treated the same as Giovannis or Deja Vu because it is open to the public. If something is open to the public that means the cops can enter, too. Second most common question is What if it wasnt mine? or What if I didnt drink from it? It doesnt matter. The law does not require it to be yours or for you to have drank from the container. The law requires that you are in possession, which leads to the third most common question. Possession means that the container of alcohol is within your area of control. It doesnt mean you literally have to be holding it (which is why some students receive citations even though they set the cup down on the ground or table near them). If you have a container with alcohol within your proximity that you could reasonably reach for, then you are in possession of it. If there is another person who is within the same distance from the container as you, then it is between the two of you as to who wants to take responsibility for the container. One of you will be cited, if not both.
What Happens If the Police Stop Me?

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You can refuse to answer questions, but this can make the police suspicious about you. Police can pat you down if they suspect a weapon to protect themselves. If you feel you are under arrest, be sure and ask if you are. If you are, you have a right to know why. If you are taken to the police station, you have the right to remain silent and tell the police absolutely nothing except who you are. Ask to see a lawyer immediately. You are allowed one phone call to anyone and the police may not listen to it. Do not make excuses, bad-mouth or create stories with any of the police officers. It is important to contact a lawyer immediately, and if you cant afford one, you have the right to free legal services.

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Pablo Picasso, Portrait of a Woman, 1910