Succession Planning–Preparing Your New Officers for the Challenges Ahead
Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 5-6pm (SRB 2293)
By this point in the year, many organization officers feel they have already “paid their dues” and forget their role in helping those who follow in their footsteps. This workshop will help you organize a smooth transition between outgoing and incoming officers. Come to this session to ensure that your organizations new leaders will build upon your experiences, contributions, skills and competencies. No organization has to start at the ground floor—if you create an effective transition for next year.
The Balancing Act
Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 5-6pm (SRB 2293)
How can I balance my academics, work, and activities? Come have a discussion with other students and student affairs professionals on how to establish priorities among your many commitments. Get some tips for having a successfully balanced academic and activities experience here at UCSB.
Setting It Up for Next Year
Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 5-6pm (SRB 2293)
Explore creating a calendar and developing goals for your organization for next year to ensure its continuing success. Share ideas for planning programs now for next year; discover why it is important to stay in touch with members and UCSB staff and resources over the summer. Learn how to make use of the WEB during the summer months and how to plan an officer retreat for the fall.
Monday
Initiating Change without Instigating Resistance
Mon., April 21, 11am-12pm, Student Resource Building, Multipurpose Room
Do you plan to start your new job and “wow them” with your new ideas? Not all organizations are ready or willing to make changes, which can make you, the “new” employee, a problem instead of a solution. Come to this workshop to learn how to assess your new organization’s readiness for change and more importantly, how to instigate that change without initiating resistance in your colleagues. Led by Miles Ashlock, Assistant Director of Leadership Development.
Extreme Makeover: Life After UCSB
Mon., April 21, 2-3pm, Mosher Alumni House, Alumni Hall (2nd Floor)
How do you transition from being a full-time student to a full-time professional? Learn how into transition to the “real world” after UCSB. This workshop will take the guesswork out of your plunge into life as a professional. We’ll talk about first impressions, budgeting and finances, attire, networking and making new friends, and more. You’ll receive tons of practical tips and see hilarious (but all-too-real) skits by Rocio Torres (UCSB Alumni Affairs) and Miles Ashlock (Office of Student Life). Free pizza will be served!
Last Minute Résumé Workshop
Mon., April 21, 4-5pm, Career Services, Room 1109
Are you going to graduate at the end of the quarter and don’t yet have a job? Are you kind of sketchy on what to put on a résumé or uncertain if yours is up to snuff? We’ll walk through the process of writing a résumé and a cover letter and teach you the steps to take to put your best foot forward when writing job search correspondence.
Tuesday
Young Alumni Panel
Tues., April 22, 1-2:30pm, Mosher Alumni House, Alumni Hall (2nd floor)
Do you ever wonder what recent Gaucho grads are up to? Are you seeking advice from alumni your age who have successfully transitioned into the professional world? Come talk to a panel of dynamic young alumni, working in various different fields, who will share their tips for success, as well as answer your questions honestly - we're talking the great, good, bad, and ugly of life after UCSB. Go ahead, step into the professional sphere and enjoy free pizza! Hosted by Rocio Torres, UCSB Alumni Affairs.
Last Minute Interview Workshop
Tues., April 22, 5-6pm, Career Services, Room 1109
Now your résumé is done – are you ready for the next hurdle? Want to learn how to shine in an interview? Come to this workshop where we’ll discuss what to expect in an interview, how to prepare appropriately, and how to let your best qualifications come across in the interview.
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The Power of a Single Connection: How to Work Your Gaucho Network
Tues., April 22, 6:30-9pm, Mosher Alumni House, Alumni Hall (2nd floor)
Discover the power of networking and learn how to tap into UC Santa Barbara's most valuable resource: the Gaucho Network. Increase, refine and practice your networking techniques in this interactive program during which you’ll have approximately twelve 5-minute networking opportunities to engage with other students and UCSB alumni.
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Wednesday
Crash Course in Supervision
Wed., April 23, 11am-12pm, Student Resource Building, Multipurpose Room
Will you be supervising people in your new job? Or do you plan to in the future? Supervising others can be fraught with challenges and triumphs. Come learn some skills for being a good supervisor and also some potential pitfalls that many supervisors face. Whether you will be working in a small company or a large corporation, this workshop will help you succeed as a supervisor. Led by Debbie Fleming, MPH, Associate Dean of Students.
Grad School 101
Wed., April 23, 1-2pm, Student Resource Building, Multipurpose Room
Are you wondering how graduate school is different than undergrad? Do you when and why you should pursue an advanced degree? Come to this workshop to learn specific tips and strategies for both selecting and succeeding in a graduate program. There will be time to address your individual questions. Led by Britt Andreatta, who has completed a Masters and a Ph.D. in two different programs/schools.
Best Tricks for Finding Those Last Minute Jobs
Wed., April 23, 3-4pm, Career Services, Room 1109
Your résumé is written, you’re ready to interview… So how do you find those jobs that will start you on the ladder to success? Learn how to use GauchoLink, company websites, industry/professional association websites, alumni networks, chambers of commerce and more to uncover entry-level openings specific to your interests.
Thursday
Five Exemplary Leadership Practices
Thurs., April 24, 2-3:30pm, Student Resource Building, Multipurpose Room
Don’t you wish there was a clear path to take your leadership skills from “alright” to “awesome”? If you want to step into the corporate realm with an edge, this introduction to the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership is for YOU! Come find out the five easy to remember, fun to implement, and tremendously effective Practices. Plus, you will have the opportunity to participate in the Leadership Challenge® workshop at UCSB, where you will receive a customized leadership assessment and extensive workshop and review materials! Led by Miles Ashlock, Assistant Director of Leadership Development.
From Last Minute to First Impressions
Thurs., April 24, 3-4 pm, Career Services, Room 1109
Once you have secured a job, your next task is to keep it. This workshop will cover the essential tools you’ll need to assure your new employer that he or she made a good choice in hiring you, and to think of you when she or he thinks promotions.
Friday
Finding Housing in Your New Town
Fri., April 25, 11am-12pm, Student Resource Building, Multipurpose Room
Okay, so you’ve scored your dream job (here’s hoping!), but where the heck are you going to live? And what kind of home will your new salary afford you? Learn to find your dream dwelling in a new and exciting place with the help of the rental housing experts! Learn about the small, but important details that come with renting- leases, roommates, pets, and security deposits- that you might not have learned living in Isla Vista! Led by a recent graduate school grad, Maya Salmon from the Community Housing Office will be able to describe her transition from full-time student to full-time in employee in a gorgeous new city! Led by Maya Salmon, Community Housing Office.
Styling Your Perfect Interview Look with Nordstrom
Fri., April 25, 12-1pm, Note location change: HSSB 1173
Don’t be caught searching through your jean and t-shirt laden closet on the morning of your big interview. Let Nordstrom help you style the perfect look—guaranteed to portray you as the unbelievable candidate you are and give you the confidence you’ll need to nail the interview. Wendy Laurence Williams, the Los Angeles Director of Nordstrom’s personal styling department, will be joining us to present the latest workplace trends and answer all your questions. Our beauty experts will also be available to show you how to put your best face forward for your interview. Take notes and be sure to visit Nordstrom Paseo Nuevo and let us assist you with your final selection. Do you travel in a pack? Then contact Andrea Govier, our Event Marketing Coordinator, to set up a private styling session for you and your friends, she can be reached at 818.884.7900 ext. 2617.
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Fri., April 25, 6:30-9:30pm, Depressions Beach (below Manzanita)
Chill to the beach tunes of the band Kelp, as they play on the sand. Enjoy free s’mores while you watch the sun set over the Pacific. It doesn’t get any better than this! Space is limited to 500 seniors – first come, first served. |
Reserve Commencement Ceremony
April 21-May 23, on GOLD (Do not make plans until you have a confirmed reservation)
Seniors with at least 164 units completed or in progress during spring quarter are eligible and must make a reservation for a June 2008 ceremony using Gold on the Web. During Commencement Pass 2 (April 21-May 23), eligible undergraduate students can reserve any ceremony that remains open and available, regardless of major. Reservations must be made no later than May 2 in order to have your name included in the Commencement Book. Do not make any plans based on a particular ceremony until you have a confirmed reservation.
UCSB Bookstore Grad Fair
April 29-30, 8am-5:30pm, UCSB Bookstore, UCen
Attend the 2008 Grad Fair for a cap and gown photo opportunity and all the information you ever wanted about Commencement attire, class rings, announcements, and campus memorabilia.
Get your La Cumbre 07-08 Yearbook!
Your experience here, this year at UCSB, will be filled with many memories (some you may forget about if you do not order this yearbook). Last year our Men’s Soccer team won the NCAA championship – only the 2nd NCAA title in UCSB’s History and although you may remember that, you may not remember the crowd of students who carried the goal post from Harder Stadium and dumped it in the ocean just off of D.P. La Cumbre Yearbook captures great moments (like these) with photos taken and stories written by UCSB students for YOU! The entire school year the La Cumbre Yearbook staff creates a beautiful hardcover book filled with things happening here on your campus, it is the only detailed record of this UCSB school year and it is from the same perspective you have – from students. Finally, a history book that you will want to read to your children!!! Purchase your yearbook on-line at: http://lacumbreyearbook.sa.ucsb.edu.
All Gaucho Reunion (AGR) Events
Friday, April 25-Saturday, April 26, 2008
9th Annual Alumni Golf Classic
Fri., April 25, 1pm, SB Golf Club (fee charged)
Like to golf? Need a job soon? Kill two birds with one stone and have a great afternoon. Rub elbows with some of UCSB's most distinguished alumni while you play a round at the Santa Barbara Golf Club. Only $80 for current UCSB students – includes round of golf, cart, sleeve of golf balls, and dinner.
Visit www.ucsbalum.com/All_Gaucho_Reunion/Golf_08.htm.
Gaucho Gallop (presented by Teva)
Sat., April 26, 7:30am reg, 9:00am race, UCen Lawn (fee charged)
Join other UCSB students and alumni while you race alongside the pounding surf of the Pacific Ocean and past many UCSB landmarks. Do you have a dog? Bring your pooch for the pre-race Dioji Dog Dash warm up and then drop them off at the Doggie Lounge. Celebrate your finish in style at the Finish Line Festival, with music, vendor booths, pizza from Woodstocks, an awards ceremony, and raffle for great prizes. All finishers will receive race shirts and the first-ever Gaucho Gallop Medal – a collectors' items for sure!
Only $15 for current UCSB students if you pre-register.
Visit www.gauchogallop.com.
2nd Annual UCSB Beer & Wine Tasting Festival
Sat., April 26, 6-7:30pm, Faculty Club (fee charged)
Join UCSB Alumni and Friends for this exciting event that promises to be the highlight of the All Gaucho Reunion. Sample world-class wines and award-winning beers! Space is limited so register by calling John Lofthus at (805) 893-8416. $15 for UCSB students. Visit http://www.ucsbalum.com/All_Gaucho_Reunion/Beer_Wine_Tasting.pdf.
Co-sponsored by the Office of Student Life through
a generous donation from alumni Barry Posner & Jackie Schmidt-Posner,
along with Career Services and UCSB Alumni Affairs.
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