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Fall 20
A Note From the Vice President I hope that this beautiful Indian Summer weather and the experience of the semester in full swing finds you happy, connected, and challenged. There are so many great ways to engage Pacific right now! We just concluded TedX -- "Just the Right Amount of Wrong" -yesterday and perhaps your family is coming to campus this weekend for all of the many activities described in the following. Take advantage of all the great possibilities that help distinguish Pacific! And help us welcome Pacific's new Assistant Vice President for Student Life, Lynn King. Read more about AVP King here.
- Elizabeth Griego
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Parent & Family Weekend Preview Safe Trick-or-Treat NutriCat’s Corner Dining Options Pacific Recreation Occupational Wellness Spotlight Adjusting to College Greek Life Gives Back Thanksgiving Break Prep New Student Life AVP Announced Important Academic Calendar Dates
Fall Festival - Parent & Family Weekend 2012 A Pacific Tradition Continues... October 12 - 14 Fall Festival - Parent and Family Weekend returns to campus with a weekend jam packed with events to show your Pacific spirit. This year, things get underway on Friday, October 12 with Tiger Basketball’s Midnight Mania. So throw on your Pacific gear and head over to the A. G. Spanos Center to cheer on the men’s and women’s basketball teams as they kick off their season! Also, be sure to catch some of your other Pacific Tigers in competition over the weekend including Women's Volleyball, Women's Soccer & Men's Waterpolo. Saturday, prepare to be entertained as various clubs and organizations take to the stage to compete for a $500 prize. Then cap off the evening by cheering on the women’s volleyball team during their annual Pacific Plays Pink game. Sunday, relax and enjoy football in the Lair to wind down an eventful weekend. For more information and to register, please visit: our website or call the Office of New Student & Family Programs at 209.946.7619
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WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL WOMEN’S SOCCER MEN’S WATER POLO
LIP SYNC 2:00 p.m. - DeRosa Center Lawn
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NFL FOOTBALL@ THE LAIR Various games all day
Safe Trick-or-Treat Looks to Scare Up Some Fun It’s that time again. Bring out your costumes and decorations, because Pacific’s 14th Annual Safe Trick or Treat is coming to campus on 24th from 4-7pm! Pacific’s largest community service activity is designed to provide a safe environment for families to enjoy trick or treating. During the event, members of the Pacific community will hand out candy to children as they pass through campus office buildings and residence halls while on guided tours. In addition, Pacific’s own clubs and organizations host an outdoor carnival complete with prizes and more candy. Last year, an estimated 4,000 children and adults took part in the tours and carnival. This year's guided tours will begin at the Atchley Clock Tower on South Campus and end at the DeRosa University Center lawn. All Pacific faculty, staff and students are welcome to bring their families and children to the free event.
Every year, this event is an overwhelming success due to the dedication and partnerships of the Pacific community. The event planning committee is looking for Pacific residence halls, apartments and houses to serve as stops along the trick or treat routes, and are encouraging students to decorate their space and provide candy for the children. Tours depart every 10 minutes and will continue until 6:15 pm to ensure even foot traffic through your area. In addition to tour stops, we have several volunteer positions available as setup crew, cleanup crew, tour guides and floaters. This is a great way to interact and serve families in the local community. We hope you will join us for this wonderful event. For more information, or to sign up as a tour stop or volunteer, please contact Jennifer Low at safetrickortreat@gmail.com.
NutriCat’s Corner: Tips for Healthy Eating Eating healthy on campus does not have to be difficult. Luckily, there are lots of nutritious options to choose from, whether you are dining in the Lair or the Marketplace. NutriCat suggests limiting added sauces, cheese, and other condiments as these can quickly add more calories and fat to an otherwise healthy meal. Craving pasta? Choose low-fat marinara sauce over alfredo. At the Taqueria, don’t choose sour cream or cheese on your burritos. If you are looking to add more vegetables to your diet, start with the salad bar. Vegetables, beans, tofu, chicken, and hard boiled eggs can be added to the unlimited vegetables selections to make a filling, protein packed meal. Make it healthier by limiting dressings, mayo-based salads, and croutons. If you are dining at the Lair, choose a side salad or crudités over fries. Lastly, choose the portion that is right for you. If you are served too much food, you don’t have to finish it. Split with a friend or save it for later. Want more tips on eating better at the DUC? Sign up for a free consultation with NutriCat online through the Pacific Health Services web page or by calling 209.946.-2315 option 1.
UIT CINNAMON YOGURT DIP WITH FR Ingredients: 1 (7 oz.) container plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup honey Ground cinnamon (also to taste) or pears) Fruit (try sliced apples, strawberries Directions: small bowl. Mix Combine the yogurt and honey in a bined. Add a thoroughly until smooth and well com te the mixture, very small amount of cinnamon, tas igerate. Serve and adjust accordingly. Cover and refr with fresh fruit, like sliced apples.
Mini Micro Pizzas Try some mini microwave pizzas for lunch! They can easily be cooked in your residence hall in just a few minutes. See how in this quick video.
Hungry? Know Your Options
Davy’s Café - Library
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Refuel at Davy’s Café while you study hard at the Library.
Health Sciences Café - Health Sciences Learning Center If you find yourself on north campus, swing by this café for some grab-and-go options.
EAT Food Truck - South Campus It’s easy, it’s artisan, and it’s take-out. Perfect for those quick breaks between classes.
The Grove - McCaffrey Center This on-campus mini mart features everything from snacks and beverages to everyday essentials.
Oct. 1 started a new era of dining where students, faculty and staff are now able to order food in the Lair using their Apple or Android phone. Simply download the free Tapingo application, which is available in both the iTunes store or Google Play Market, and link the app to either your student meal plan or to your PacificCashTM account that is linked to your student/employee identification. No lines, no hassle, and enough time to get back to class. Read the full story here.
The Lair - DeRosa Center Your best late-night option, enjoy great pubfare and entertainment here.
Calaveras Coffee House DeRosa Center A gourmet coffee house to get your caffeine fix or get a grab-and-go meal.
The Marketplace - DeRosa Center There are a variety of stations to chose from including: Taqueria, Classics, Pacific Rim, Tossed Salad, Salad Bar, Exhibition, and Grainery.
Looking for Veggie or Gluten-Free Options? New features this year includes vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free food options at the Classics station in the Marketplace, gluten-free products in many of the dining venues throughout campus, and made-to-order sushi during lunch at The Lair (MondayFriday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.).
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Go exploring with Pacific Rec. Upcoming trips include: Corn Mazes/ Zip Line and Coastal Hiking.
From Zumba to Piloxing to Cycle, find the right class for you to get fit and have a little fun.
Get involved or simply cheer on one of the many club sports teams in competition this fall.
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Backyard Games Every Friday starting at 3:00pm on the DUC Lawn. Game on.
Spotlight on Wellness: Occupational CRC’s Internship Certificate Program: Developing a quality internship experience According to the Associated Press1, 53 percent of the Class of 2012 is either unemployed or underemployed. What can you do to end up on the other side of the fence who are employed? Get a quality internship. We are in a job market where a bachelor’s degree alone is no longer novel, but must also be coupled with a set of skills, which can be gleaned from experiential learning. With a competitive job market, you don’t want to squander your time at an internship trying to explore careers. If you need help exploring and researching careers, the CRC has several services that we recommend you take advantage of early in your college years, such as counseling appointments, assessments, and the Career Exploration and Planning class. An internship is the place to try out what you have already considered in a career and to develop skills similar to what your future employer will need you to practice. To help you prepare for the demands of the job economy, the CRC’s Internship Certificate Program engages students in defining the experiences they want out of their internship site. The Internship Certificate Program serves students participating in non-credit bearing internships. Those who complete the program during the semester of their internship are recognized with a Certificate of Completion. The objective of the program is to ensure students are receiving quality internship experiences that will help propel them into their next career goal. So why is it only for non-academic internships? With academic internships, you have an academic advisor who serves as your guide for tying together
your classroom learning to your experiential learning. They also serve as an advisor when you are unsure of how to approach a workplace situation professionally. With the Internship Certificate Program, you have an advisor through the CRC who can serve in this role when you choose to not receive academic credit for your internship. The Internship Certificate Program also helps employers who can only offer you a position on the condition that you can prove a university department will recognize the internship. What do students gain from participation in the Internship Certificate Program? Not all internships are created equal. You have a limited amount of time in college to acquire quality training for the real world. Because of that, you will want to make sure that the internship site truly has your interests in mind rather than using you as a source of cheap labor. Working with an advisor may help you with the following: • Clarify vague duties and expectations • Help you communicate the skills you would like to practice and the experiences you would like to gain • Assist you in finding ways to build professional relationships with people who may further support you in your future career goals • Develop clear career objectives that tie your academic and experiential learning • Aid you in processing the outcome of your experience. Was it what you expected it to be? What would you change? How does it compare to what you value?
Pacific’s Career Resource Center: Committed to helping you prepare for life-long success & career satisfaction Furthermore, the Internship Certificate Program provides you with a structure for processing and reflecting on your experience. The process of reflecting on experiences and the meaning it holds for the individual is key to making the most of your experience. Without this step, students miss out on the practice of bringing their experiences into clearer consciousness. In those moments of deciding for or against a future job offer, a higher level of selfawareness may make the difference in the type of work you do, who you work with or under, and how you are compensated. In the end, you may be more likely to identify the opportunities that will bring you more career satisfaction.
Internship Certificate Program Recipient - Kristina Krass
Senior Business Admin, Concentration in Arts and Entertainment Interned with Superfly Presents Term: Summer 2012
If you happened to attend the Outside Lands music festival in San Francisco this past summer, Kristina Krass, a senior majoring in business with an arts and entertainment management concentration and recent Internship Certificate Recipient, was there working behind the scenes. Kristina had also interned at an independent record label in Seattle the year prior but says that she did not learn as much as she had hoped to gain. It was her internship with Superfly however that allowed her to dive into the operations of organizing a large scale event and confirm that a career in the music industry was for her. Having had a valuable experience and a plan to stay involved in the festival scene, Kristina has taken the extra step to make herself competitive in our current job economy. The program is open to undergraduates in all majors. Students interested in participating should apply the same semester they will spend working at their internship. Internships must offer at least 40 hours of work during the semester and can be paid or unpaid. For more information on the program requirements, please send your inquiries via email to Aubrey Ramos, Career Counselor, at aramos@pacific.edu. Students needing help with finding an internship are also welcome to come to the CRC and should schedule a counseling appointment by calling (209.) 946.-2361 or visiting us on the 2nd Floor of the McCaffrey Center.
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At one point in time, everyone was the intern. Through help by coworkers and mentors they became who they are, and they are going to be the people helping me become whatever I want to be in the music industry…. I will make sure to pass it on to others who will be in the same position I am in today.”
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Contemplating Graduate School? To go or not to go to graduate school - that is the question, and more…. Thinking of going to graduate or professional school after Pacific? At the Career Resource Center, we encounter many students who are wondering if graduate school is in their future. Questions asked include: • Do I need to go to graduate school for the career direction I’m considering? • What graduate and professional programs does Pacific offer? • What if I want a graduate degree in a subject other than my current major? • When is the best time to go to graduate school – should I work first or go right away? • How do I prepare myself for graduate or professional school – what materials will I need? • What kind of entrance exams do I need to take and should I enroll in a prep course? • What goes into a compelling personal statement? • What are faculty looking for when they interview candidates for graduate school? The Career Resource Center (CRC) is equipped to provide you with the support, information, and resources about the above topics and more. Call 209.946.2361 to schedule an appointment for a resume or personal statement review, graduate school mock interview, or to talk about how to choose a program and whether graduate school is right for you!
2012 California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education One way to find out more information about graduate education is to attend The California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education on Saturday, November 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. An important part of the Forum is the Graduate Recruitment Fair where about 150-plus recruiters from schools like Stanford, Harvard, Howard, and all of the UCs and CSUs, among others, will be present. Students will have the opportunity to attend many helpful workshops regarding graduate school including the following: How to Select, Apply to and Prepare for Graduate School How to Prepare for the GRE The Relation of the Master’s Degree to the PhD Financing your Graduate Education Undergraduate Research Opportunities How to Write a Winning Statement of Purpose The Keys to Success and Survival in Graduate School Discipline-specific workshops: Physical Sciences/Math, Education; Arts and Humanities, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Engineering and Computer Science Lunch and bus transportation are provided by University of the Pacific. All that is required is a $10 bus deposit which is refundable the morning of the event, which means you get all this for free. For more information and to register, contact: Anita Bautista, Executive Director, Educational Equity Programs and SUCCESS, McCaffrey Center 1st floor, Office #110, (209) 946-2439, Email: abautista@pacific.edu
You said you were concerned about your safety on campus at night and were not satisfied with campus lighting.
We partnered with Physical Plant to add brighter lights to the footbridge, the Art building, the Benerd School of Education, Baun Fitness Center, and Atchley Way!
FEATURED DEPARTMENT:
Public Safety
Thank you in advance for your time spent completing our occasional surveys, participating in our focus groups, and other assessment activities!
Learn more about the new lighting installed around campus here.
Adjusting to College Life Dealing with Homesickness It is not unusual to miss all the familiar things from home, especially if this is your first time living away. The emotional aspect of separating from your family and friends typically emerges after you arrive at school. Here are a few tips for adjusting to college life:
Get involved
There are many activities on campus so get involved. Don’t wait. Check with ASUOP for clubs, activities, events, and excursions. This is a great way to meet new people, be a part of a social group and make a difference.
Stay on campus
Going home is fine, but you will adjust more quickly, meet more people, and get involved with the heart of the campus if you are active on the weekends. There are plenty of students who live too far away to go home and are looking for a friend. How about befriending an international student – expanding yourself, while helping someone else feel more connected.
Eat & sleep regularly
Those late nights/early mornings are inevitable, but try to get to bed at an hour that allows you six to eight hours of solid sleep. Eat at regular meal times; if your class schedule prevents you from having breakfast or lunch, make sure you carry plenty of snacks in your backpack. Also, coffee, alcohol and other caffeinated beverages can dehydrate you, so make sure you drink plenty of non-caffeinated drinks and water.
Manage stress
College is stressful, and for first-year students it can be overwhelming. Check out the tips below for managing your stress, and attend one of our “Tame the Tiger” de-stress events for more tips and tricks.
Stay focused
College can be a lot of fun. With that said, it may be difficult to focus on your homework and study. Remember that you are here for a degree that will ultimately support your future goals and career. Use a day planner, cell phone, or calendar to keep track of study times Many students only use evenings for homework. Study when you have free time during the day.
Attend every class
If you skip classes, you will find it more difficult when writing papers or taking exams. A lot of information is absorbed during lecture and in-class times. Plus, students who skip a lot of classes tend to feel “out of it” and fall behind their peers in getting homework done. In the event you must miss a class, let your professor know why and ask a classmate for any lecture notes.
Look on the bright side
Keep a positive attitude when it comes to adjusting to college. Look at college as an adventure. Become aware of any negative thinking like: “I’ll never make friends,"or "this class is a nightmare". Try to replace this kind of catastrophic thinking with more soothing, rational thoughts like: “Making friends takes time; I’ll join a club or ask a classmate to study; this class is hard, so I will study a bit more and do the best I can.” If you are a negative thinker and worrier and find it difficult to change this pattern on your own, visit someone in Counseling Services.
Counseling Services is here for you with a multitude of services A Snapshot of Counseling Services Counseling services is CONFIDENTIAL. We offer crisis consultation, individual, group and couples therapy, as well as psychiatric consultation and medication management. We have four licensed psychologists, a Marriage Family Therapist, three psychology doctoral interns and two consulting psychiatrists.
Located: Cowell Wellness Center Office Hours: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday – Friday After-hours Crisis Help: call (209)946-2315 ext. 2, option 4. (Follow the prompts for crisis help). If you are a student at Pacific and need to talk in a confidential, safe setting for any reason, please give us a call. www.pacific.edu/counseling-services
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Tame the Tiger 10/29 12-1PM on the Pharmacy Lawn 10/30 3:30-5:30PM on the walkway between the WPC and Quads. This fair focuses on ways to reduce and combat stress. NutriCat’s ‘Make Your Own Study Snacks’
Aromatherapy Time Management
Yoga cycle classes Free Massages
Meditation
Blood Pressure Checks Raffles and Giveaways & More
Greek Life Gives Back Pacific offers many fun and exciting organizations for students to join during their time at the University. These organizations focus on a variety of different goals and enable students a chance to connect with each other and give back to their community. One important group of organizations at Pacific includes the University’s 13 social Greek fraternities and sororities. These organizations offer students an enriching and rewarding experience by focusing on four main goals: promote academic achievement provide leadership opportunities offer service and philanthropic outreach foster brotherhood/sisterhood among community members A large portion of these organizations’ time is spent on the impact their members can make to the social welfare of the Stockton community, surrounding areas, and national philanthropic foundations. With 645 members comprising 19 percent of the undergraduate population, the social Greek community completed well over 5,000 service hours in the 2011-2012 academic year (2,471.5 in Fall 2011 semester and 3,134.5 in Spring 2012)! These same organizations also raised more than $35,000 for various philanthropic causes ($24,315.00 in Fall 2011 and $9,989.00 in Spring 2012)! These events were held to fundraise while providing an opportunity for the social Greek members to learn about the importance of giving back to others. The social Greek Community here at Pacific makes a large impact and reaches a variety of social causes benefiting diverse constituents. We would like to take this opportunity to commend the efforts of these wonderful students. Stay tuned for more information about the success of Greek Life’s philanthropic efforts in the coming academic year.
Delta Desserts Hosted by Delta Delta Delta Sorority, this event benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This event features a wide variety of desserts that are homemade or donated by the women of the chapter and other supporters. Members of the Pacific community and friends are invited to the Tri Delta House to eat as much tasty sweets as they can. This event will be taking place November 14 and guests can purchase tickets to the event in advance or at the door. This past year the Delta Desserts event raised more than $5,000.
White Rose Program Developed by the Sigma Chapter of Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc., this program is an after-school program conducted at Cleveland Elementary School in Stockton. This program provides the young women at Cleveland with academic assistance in the form of tutoring and direct encouragement from the collegiate women aimed at developing self-esteem. White Roses falls in line with the national philanthropic focus of Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc. of education and mentoring youth.
Fireman’s Challenge Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity in partnership with the Stockton Fire Department (SFD) recently held its inaugural Fireman's Challenge philanthropy event benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children of Northern California. This week long event featured a variety of competitions between various organizations on campus. Through this event, the chapter raised over $4500 for Shriners Hospital for Children of Sacramento's burn victims unit.
Here is a snapshot of what the various organizations do for their philanthropies Iota Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi Women’s Fraternity Alpha Phi foundation and American Heart Association Annual events: Red Dress Gala and King of Hearts
Colony of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity As a developing colony, the Beta Men on this campus have not chosen a specific philanthropy yet, however they have participated in various other philanthropic events sponsored by the social Greek community at Pacific
Phi Rho Chapter of Delta Delta Delta Women’s Fraternity Children’s Cancer Research, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Annual events: Delta Idol and Delta Desserts
Delta Epsilon Chapter of Delta Gamma Women’s Fraternity Service for Sight Annual event: Anchor Slam-basketball tournament
Lambda Tau Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Raise awareness about various philanthropic causes including AIDS Awareness Week, Diabetes Day, Fill A Shoebox (benefiting youth in impoverished countries) and Breast Cancer Walk
Sigma Chapter of Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc. Educating Youth through the White Roses program, other various local philanthropic focuses
Phi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta Women’s Fraternity Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Annual Theta Inferno (Dodgeball tournament) and Breakfast at our CASA
Alpha Nu Chapter of Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc. Court Appointed Special Advocates, Young Knights (National Social Action/ High-school Outreach Program)
Kappa Nu Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Second Harvest Food Bank, Shriners Hospital and Movember (National campaign for Men’s Health)
Delta Chapter of Rho Delta Chi Sorority Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk-a-thon, United Cerebral Palsy of San Joaquin, St. Mary's Dining Hall, campus and park clean-ups, participating in the Asian-American Bone Marrow Drive
Kappa Sigma Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity Children’s Miracle Network and the Huntsman Cancer Institute Annual events: SIGMA-ghetti and Derby Days)
Iota Eta Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity Multiple philanthropic focuses including TOMS Shoes and Movember (National campaign for Men’s Health)
Alpha Chapter of Xi Chi Sigma Fraternity Bone Marrow Blood Drive, AIDS Walk in San Francisco, and the annual STK’s & Stones Jam benefitting Stockton community Plea for Peace Center
Thanksgiving Break Prep We are already into the month of October and some of you may have officially begun the count down to Thanksgiving Break. If not, there is no time like the present to begin at least thinking about whether or not you will stay on campus or venture off campus to spend time with loved ones and friends. Here are some things to keep in mind as Thanksgiving draws closer. If you are staying on campus, mark your calendars for the annual Pacific Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 22, 2012, sponsored by Bon Appetit and the Division of Student Life. And remember that while the residence halls will remain open during the break, Dining Services will be closed on Thursday, November 22nd.
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New Student Life Assistant Vice President Named To the University Community: It gives me great joy to announce that following a national search, Lynn King, former Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and currently serving as Special Assistant to the President, will become the new Assistant Vice President for Student Life, effective October 16, 2012. Lynn was the unanimous recommendation of the Search Committee, due to his demonstrated commitment to student learning, his availability and interest in mentoring and advising students, and his adept facilitation of student experiences. There is no one I would trust more during the transitional years ahead as Pacific implements our new strategic plan. Lynn King has been well known to our Pacific community for well over a decade. With two former athletic directorships at the University of Wisconsin/ Oshkosh and Drake University, Lynn he was appointed to serve as Pacific’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics in March 2000. In this role, he managed Pacific’s 16 intercollegiate sports, a budget of $14 million, and over 70 full- and part-time employees. He was responsible for the fundraising and planning for the Klein Family Field Baseball Stadium, the Janssen-Lagorio Gymnasium, and the Kjeldson Aquatics Center. Under his tenure, the athletics endowment increased from $250,000 to over $1 million. Most recently, he has been responsible for assisting President Eibeck in the research and planning for the University’s Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance programs. Lynn has been recognized nationally for his contributions to the profession of intercollegiate athletics. In 2007, he was selected to the University of Northern Iowa School of Health, Physical Education
and Leisure Services Hall of Excellence as an outstanding alumnus with exemplary professional service. In 2008, he was inducted into the University of Northern Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame as a student-athlete, coach and administrator. What brought him to the top of a competitive finalist candidate pool are his demonstrated commitment to student learning, his authentic availability and interest in mentoring and advising students, and his adept facilitation of student experiences. The unanimous recommendation of the Search Committee indicated that there was no one who would be trusted more during the transitional years ahead as Pacific implements our new strategic plan. We welcome Lynn King as an inspirational and committed leader who is invested in Pacific and in the success of all of our students. A natural story teller, Lynn is humble about his own continued learning and professional reinvention. He models for our students how to live a life of wholeness, health, engagement, and integration. I would like to extend my gratitude to the hard working Search Committee and especially to its exemplary chair, Professor Gene Pearson. Please join me in congratulating Lynn King on this new opportunity to invest in the success of our students. Elizabeth Griego Vice President for Student Life
Important Academic Calendar Dates Advising for Spring ’13 Registration for continuing students: now - October 26 Early Registration/continuing undergraduate students Spring ’13: Oct. 23 - Dec 23