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<b>Colleagues, Just a note to ask for your help and support
of this year's <i>Highlander Welcome</i>. (It's our biggest,
warmest welcome ever! Come join us for over three weeks of fun
events and informative get-togethers!) <br><br>
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<b>Specifically, we'd appreciate your help with:<br><br>
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promoting Highlander Welcome with students you have contact with<br><br>
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making "I'm a Highlander" buttons available to students,
faculty and staff you have contact with<br><br>
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attending and supporting featured events
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<dd>* volunteering to help as a dealer, pit boss, or monitor
at <i>Monte Carlo Night</i>, Saturday, October 20, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30
p.m., (open to the entire campus for the first time this
year). Twenty staff volunteers are needed to insure the success of
the event. Sign up with Tonantzin Oseguera, Assistant Dean of
Students, Commons 291, ext. 2-3826, email:
tonantzin.oseguera@ucr.edu<br><br>
</dl>Highlander Welcome Featured Events:<br><br>
Block Party<br>
</b><font size=2><i>Friday, September, 28, 5 - 9 p.m., Aberdeen &
Inverness<br>
</i>This year’s Block Party will feature game booths, over 100 student
organizations selling food and providing interactive booths, attractions,
henna tattoo artists, student dance performances and three bands -
Cavil at Rest, William Tell and The Plain White T’s.<br><br>
</font><b>Block Party After Party<br>
</b><font size=2><i>Friday, September 28, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m., Recreation
Center<br>
</i></font>Extend the Block Party festivities into the evening and help
the Unity Day Coalition raise money for the 16th Annual Unity Day.
Open to all UCR students and non-UCR College Students. All students must
show valid college ID. Admission: $5.00<br><br>
<b>Nooner Kick Off & Campus Involvement Fair<br>
</b><font size=2><i>Wednesday, October 3, 12 - 2 p.m., Commons Lawn<br>
</i>The first Nooner of the weekly series featuring performances by the
Cool Kids, Satisfaction and 909 Hip Hop. Enjoy the entertainment
and learn more about student organizations, campus volunteer
opportunities, departments and services at the Campus Involvement Fair -
enjoy free giveaways and music to boot! sponsored by ASPB, Student
Life, and the Commons.<br><br>
</font><b>Commons Grand Opening Ceremony<br>
</b><i>Wednesday, October 3, 3 p.m., Commons Lawn<br><br>
</i><b>Comedy Show featuring Pablo Francisco<br>
</b><i>Wednesday, October 3, 8:00 p.m., University Theatre<br><br>
</i><b>Monte Carlo Night<br>
</b><font size=2><i>Saturday, October 20, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m., Aberdeen
& Inverness<br>
</i>Monte Carlo is a UCR tradition to not be missed. Come and experience
the thrill of casino style gaming and have the opportunity to win
wonderful prizes like a trip to Las Vegas, UCR Spirit Clothing, and much
much more. In addition to the gaming we will have a live band, poker
tournament, and a night club scene you will not soon forget. Do not miss
out on this amazing event sponsored by Housing Services, Residence Hall
Association, ASPB, and the division of Student Affairs. <br><br>
</font><b>CommUnity Festival and Concert<br>
</b><font size=2><i>Thursday, October 25, 6 - 9 p.m., Commons Lawn<br>
</i>Unity in the Community will bring students together as a community
and acknowledge and celebrate the richness of our diverse cultures. The
event will be free and open to all UCR Students. Performances by
Ozomatli and D'Lo. Sponsored by African Student Programs, Asian
Pacific Student Programs, Chicano Student Programs, Lesbian Gay Bisexual
Transgender Resource Center, Native American Student Programs, Women's
Resource Center, ASPB, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and the
Commons.<br>
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