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Weeks of Welcome 2010

Monday, August 30-Friday, September 10

Weeks of Welcome offers a number of exciting events to new and continuing CSUSM students to welcome you to the 2010-2011 Academic Year!

We encourage students to attend as many events as possible during Weeks of Welcome to hear about all the campus has to offer and more importantly, to meet new people and begin making lifelong connections!

For general questions regarding Weeks of Welcome 2010, please contact: Orientation and New Student Programs at orientation@csusm.edu.

Cougar Question Mart
Monday, August 30-Wednesday, September 1
8am-5pm
University Hall Plaza

Cougar Question Mart is a place where new students can receive directional assistance, campus information, information on Weeks of Welcome events, and more that can help them navigate their way through the first few days of the semester.

For more information, contact: SLL Orientation & New Student Programs at orientation@csusm.edu

SLL Coffee and Donuts
Monday, August 30
8am-11am
Craven 3400

Stop by Student Life and Leadership and have donut and coffee to get the first day of school started! Come visit and hear about ways to get involved on campus!

For more information, contact: Student Life and Leadership at 760-750-4970

First Night Fiesta
Monday, August 30
5:30pm-7:30pm
The Clarke

Welcome back dinner and event sponsored by ASI, the Clarke, and UVA. Open to all students.

For more information, contact: Associated Students, Inc at asicampusactivitiesboard@gmail.com

Morning Coffee
Tuesday, August 31 and Wednesday, September 1
9am-10:30am
Library Plaza - Tent

Collaboration between Cross Cultural Center/Women's Center/Pride Center/Campus Activities Board/Office of Global Education
about ongoing coffee programs! Come by to meet people and enjoy a cup!

For more information, contact: Student Life and Leadership at 760-750-4970

Student Organization Fair
Tuesday, August 31
11am-1pm
Library Plaza - Tent

New and continuing students will have the opportunity to meet some of the over 80 Student Organizations currently offered at CSUSM. Come meet other students and hear all about getting involved in an organization or how to start your own!

For more information, contact: Student Life and Leadership at 760-750-4970

Leave Your Mark at CSUSM
Thursday, September 2
11am-1:30pm
Library Plaza - Tent

This event will showcase many opportunities for students to "Leave their Mark" at CSUSM and get involved on campus! Over 30 departments and organizations will be on hand to talk to students about the steps they need to take to get involved! In addition, a picture will be taken of the incoming class of first year students. The band Live in Los Angeles will be playing in Forum Plaza and free food will be served!

For more information, contact: SLL Orientation & New Student Programs at orientation@csusm.edu

Get a Part Time Job
Thursday, September 2
12pm-1pm
Craven 1400

Want to get a part time job? Come to the career center to learn how and what opportunities are available!

For more information, contact: Career Center at careers@csusm.edu

Casino Night
Thursday, September 2
6pm-10pm
Clarke

Casino night is an event open to all students to come play and connect! Music and food will be provided!

For more information, contact: Associated Students, Inc at asicampusactivitiesboard@gmail.com

ASI Pride Center Open House
Tuesday, September 7
8am-5pm
Commons 201

Stop in at the LGBTQ Pride Center any time today to check out our new facelift. Over the summer we had a little nip and tuck here and there to get ready for the Fall 2010 semester. Come by and meet the new Director of the Pride Center, Robert and the peer educators, Chuckie and Chase. You can also find out about our Fall and Spring programming.  Grab a snack and a bottle of water before your class and make some new friends. We are in Commons 201 right above the Dome.

For more information, contact: Pride Center at lgbtqpridecenter@gmail.com

Language Learning Center Open House
Tuesday, September 7
11:30am-1:30pm
University Hall 240

Stop by the Language Learning Center to hear about all of the resources we have to offer!

For more information, contact: Language Learning Center at llc@csusm.edu

Athletics Pep Rally
Tuesday, September 7
12pm-1pm
Library Plaza - Tent

Come get pumped for the new athletic season at CSUSM! Meet your Cougar athletes and hear about all of the exciting developments in our athletic department!

For more information regarding CSUSM Athletics, visit: http://www.csusm.edu/athletics/index.html

Study Abroad Info Session
Tuesday, September 7
12pm-1pm
Craven 3701

Come learn about studying abroad opportunities!

For more information, contact: Office of Global Education in Craven 3200

ASI Free Movie Night: "Takers"
Tuesday, September 7
Time TBA
San Marcos Edwards Cinema Theaters

Students are invited to watch the movie "Takers" for free at the Edwards Cinemas on San Marcos Blvd.!

For more information, contact: Associated Students, Inc at asicampusactivitiesboard@gmail.com

SLL Cross Cultural Center Open House
Wednesday, September 8
11am-2pm
Commons 207

Come by the Cross Cultural Center (C3) to meet the Peer Educators and hear about all of the exciting programs and resources we have to offer!

Tukwut Leadership Center Open House
Wednesday, September 8
11am-2pm
Craven 3400

Stop by the Tukwut Leadership Center to hear about our Leadership program and the over 80 Student Organizations for students to get involved in!

For more information, contact: Student Life and Leadership at 760-750-4970

Study Abroad Info Session
Wednesday, September 8
4pm-5pm
Craven 3701

Come learn about studying abroad opportunities!

For more information, contact: Office of Global Education in Craven 3200

Chill & Grill
Wednesday, September 8
5pm-7pm
University Village Apartments

Members of the CSUSM Greek community will be out meeting students and providing information about their chapters and recruitment!

For more information, contact: Student Life and Leadership at 760-750-4970

Community Service Learning Fair
Wednesday, September 8
12pm-1pm
Library Plaza - Tent

Come learn about community service learning options in and around the San Marcos Community!

For more information, contact: Office of Community Service Learning at ocsl@csusm.edu

Men's and Women's Soccer Games
Wednesday, September 8
3pm and 5pm
Mangrum Field

Come cheer on our Cougar athletes at our first Men's and Women's soccer games of the season!

For more information regarding CSUSM Athletics, visit: http://www.csusm.edu/athletics/index.html

Career Center Open House
Thursday, September 9
10am-1pm
Craven Hall 1400

Stop by the Career Center to hear about all of the resources we have to offer including resume reviews, job posting, workshops, and career fairs!

For more information, contact: Career Center at careers@csusm.edu

ASI Women's Center Open House
Thursday, September 9
11am-3pm
Foundation Classroom Bldg. 5-102

Come visit the Women's Center for some food and fun activities!

For more information, contact: Women's Center at womenscenter@csusm.edu

Wellness Waves: Surf Your Way to a Healthy Lifestyle
Thursday, September 9
10:30am-1:30pm
Library Plaza - Tent

The Health and Wellness expo provides free health screenings, fun activities, and information on products and services that relate to healthy living.

For more information, contact: Cathy Nguyen, Health Educator, at cnguyen@csusm.edu

Bocce Ball Tournament
Thursday, september 9
12pm-1pm
Forum Grass

Come play Bocce Ball and learn about all of the exciting events and programs ASI Campus Rec has to offer!

For more information, contact: ASI Campus Rec at campusrec@csusm.edu

Veterans Center Open House
Thursday, September 9
10am-3pm
Craven 3rd Floor

Stop by the Veterans Center to hear about all of the services we have available to active duty military, veterans, and their families!

For more information, contact: Veterans Affairs at veterans@csusm.edu

Padres Game (Padres vs. Giants)
Friday, September 10
5pm
Meet at Clarke

Students must purchase tickets in advance in the ASI Business Office located in Foundation Classroom Bldg. 5-103 for $10.

For more information, contact: Associated Students, Inc at asicampusactivitiesboard@gmail.com