Spring 2013 - Vol 2 Issue 3 Ucsb residence halls newsletter

Ucsb residence halls newsletterSpring 2013 - Vol 2 Issue 3Housing Contract Checklist for Next YearHave you turned in your 2013-14 contract for the Residence Halls? Here are some things toconsider as the academic year closes: Make sure we received your contract. You can view when your contract was received athttps://appl.housing.ucsb.edu/HousingApplications/Prefs/Default.aspx Double check your personal preferences. You have until June 30 to make any changesto your personal preferences. Make sure you fill out the whole form since we’ll be goingoff your latest submission when we do room assignments. Familiarize yourself with the Housing Cancellation Policy. If you wish to cancel acontract that you have already submitted, you may do so before June 30 th with acancellation fee. After June 30 th , you may only cancel if you pay a fee AND have astudent to replace your spot.GIVE When You Move Out!Does your room seem morepacked with stuff than it didwhen you moved in? If there isanything you’d rather not takewith you when you move out,donate it to the GIVE to Isla Vistaprogram! Donate lightly usedclothes, bikes, and other items.You can also buy donated itemsat the GIVE sale with proceedsbenefitting non-profitorganizations in IV. More info at:http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/GiveIV/Studying abroad through EAP? If you submitted a contract but will be abroad the entire year,you need to cancel your contract. Studying abroad for only one quarter? Contact AssignmentServices to defer your move-in date to the quarter you’re returning. Please call805.893.5513 for the residence halls or 805.893.4021 for the apartments.Cultural Mentorship ProgramsDo you have what it takes to make a lasting impact atUCSB? Do you want to give back to yourcommunity? Apply to be a cultural mentor! Being acultural mentor is a highly rewarding experience thatincludes building community, leadership development,assisting residents, connecting with other students,and so much more! There are four different culturalmentorship programs: 1) Familia (Chican@/Latin@)Mentorship contact Priscilla Ju pju@housing.ucsb.edu;2) Dr. Clyde Woods Black Scholars Mentorship contactPaige Gardner pgardner@housing.ucsb.edu; 3) AsianPacific Islander Mentorship contact Rich Trociortrocio@housing.ucsb.edu; 4) iBuddy (matching newinternational students with American students)Mentorship contact Cari Urabecurabe@housing.ucsb.edu. Each mentorship programprovides its own unique experiences, challenges, andopportunities depending on its focus. To learn moreabout a program, please email the contact.Learn, Don’t Burn!It’s the end of Spring Quarter and you see some IslaVista residents gathered around a couch on fire inthe middle of the street. You and your friends walkup to the group and watch as the fire trucks pull upin the distance. People start cheering and tossingtrash into the fire. Before you join in on the“festivities,” consider the following information. If youare caught setting a fire or throwing an item into a fire you may be: Prosecuted for a felony Sentenced to state prison Required to register as an arsonist for the rest of your life Suspended from the UniversityYou will also have to pay legal fees and list that you are a felon on ALLfuture job and school applications. Not only is setting couches on fire badfor the environment and takes up resources that could go towardaddressing real emergencies, but it could also be very costly for you inmore than one way. “Learn, Don’t Burn” and help spread the word.Living-Learning Communities for Continuing StudentsDid you know that we have several living-learning communities in our residence hallsthat continuing students can be a part of? The Multi-Cultural Experience Floor/House inboth San Rafael & Manzanita encourages students from diverse backgrounds to exploresocial, academic and cultural issues through various activities. The Wellness Floor inSan Rafael addresses emotional, physical, and mental health through activities thathelp promote a holistic approach to a healthy lifestyle. The Second Year ResidentialExperience (SYRE) program provides an environment conducive for second year livingthrough the incorporation of academic, social, and wellness practices. You can apply forany of these living-learning communities by updating your personal preferences beforeJune 30 at https://appl.housing.ucsb.edu/HousingApplications/Prefs/Default.aspxFollow us!http://www.facebook.com/UCSBHousinghttp://www.facebook.com/UCSB.Res.Dininghttp://www.twitter.com/UCSBHousinghttp://www.twitter.com/UCSBResDiningHousing & Residential Services * 1501 Residential Services * University of CaliforniaSanta Barbara * CA 93106-6130 * Phone 805.893.2760