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Student Groups
College Nine recognizes the importance of providing opportunities for our students to shape their environment and develop leadership skills. Student-driven groups, advised and supported by staff, have a primary role in planning and programming and student activities.
Find the group that is right for you and explore international and global perspectives, contribute to your community, and develop leadership skills.
Below is a list of student organizations and groups, with contact info and other information. You can also download the College Nine Groups Flyer, which also lists all these groups.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
The Practical Activism Conference is a daylong, student-led, conference with speakers, organizations, and hands-on activism sessions. The conference is planned by a group of dedicated College Nine, College Ten, and Oakes College students.
DATE: Saturday, October 20, 11am-5pm
CONFERENCE LOCATION: Multipurpose Room (MPR)
CONTACT: wbaxter@ucsc.edu or practicalactivism@gmail.comThursdays at 7pm
Student Government is the College's governing body. It appoints students to campus and college-wide committees, advises College administration on policy development and provides monetary support to student organizations.
MEETS: Thursdays @ 7pm
LOCATION: Rec Lounge
FIRST MEETING DATE: Sept. 29
CONTACT: c9senate@ucsc.eduMeetings TBA
CREATE offers a community/home at College Nine and College Ten for students of color to find support and empowerment through mentorship and friendship. CREATE also hosts educational, political, and social programs throughout the academic year.
If you are interested in this group, contact Hashim Jibri at hjibri@ucsc.edu.
Wednesdays 5-6:30pm
Global Leadership and Development (GLAD) meets weekly throughout the Fall Quarter and provides a wide range of exercises, guest speakers and programs designed to foster and develop participants' efficacy as world citizens and leaders at College Nine.
MEETS: Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm
LOCATION: Namaste Lounge
FIRST MEETING DATE: Sept. 28
CONTACT: mmckee@ucsc.eduFebruary 4-5, 2012
This weekend retreat is for students who want to gain leadership skills and deepen their awareness of our theme of International and Global Perspectives through interactive exercises and small group discussions facilitated by College Nine staff and student leaders.
DATE: February 4-5, 2012
Applications available in Fall
CONTACT: mwhutton@ucsc.eduMeetings TBA
Based out of the International Living Center, the International Affairs Group (IAG) is an opportunity for all College Nine and College Ten community members to engage in lively discussions and important current international issues through guest speakers, film, literature, media, and personal experiences.
MEETS: Fall Quater, TBA
LOCATION: ILC Lounge
CONTACT: mwhutton@ucsc.eduMeetings TBA
P.H.A.T. is a committee of apartment residents that represent each building within the community. The purpose of this group is to be a voice of apartment residents, provide support to apartment CA staff, and provide additional programming for the apartment community.
MEETS: TBA
LOCATION: Community Room
CONTACT: rshaw1@ucsc.eduWednesdays at 9pm
PRAXIS is an organization geared toward community building and social justice. By participating in PRAXIS, students gain exposure to a variety of Santa Cruz community agencies and explore what it means to be agents of social change.
MEETS: Wednesdays, 9pm
LOCATION: Rec Lounge
FIRST MEETING DATE: Sept. 28
CONTACT: jdollof@ucsc.edu