DHC Weekly Events

For the week of June 2nd-June 6th, 2008

From Your DHC Peer Staff...

Hi Everyone!! We can't believe that the year is nearly over, and that finals and summer vacation are just around the corner! It's been an absolute pleasure to serve as your peer advisors for the last few years, and we hope that your DHC experience over the past year has been unforgettable. For the last time, here are some events on campus this week, we hope you can check some out while studying for finals!!

*Note: Our last day of office hours for the year will be Wednesday, June 4th. If you have any other important questions throughout the summer you are welcome to contact us at dhcpa@ucdavis.edu (the email account will be checked occasionally throughout the summer) or contact Lindsay Hass at lnhass@ucdavis.edu.

Feel free to e-mail us at dhcpa@ucdavis.edu or visit us during our office hours:

Julie's Spring OHs: Mon, Wed, Fri: 10am-11am; Mon 12pm-3pm
Kaylan's Spring OHs: Mon, Wed: 1pm-3pm; Fri: 10am-12pm

This Week's Events:

1. DHC: 2008-2009 Service Learning Coordinator Position*
2. DHC: UC Davis Dance Marathon!*
3. DHC: Freshman Seminar Demonstration*
4. UCSF School of Pharmacy Information Night
5. Vet School Application Workshop 2008



*Events with "DHC" before the title are DHC sponsored events*


If you have any events that you would like to be publicized and posted please email us at: dhcpa@ucdavis.edu with weekly events in the title!

 

1) DHC: 2008-2009 Service Learning Coordinator Position*

DHC is currently recruiting positive and creative continuing Davis Honors Challenge students to help administer the DHC Service Learning Program (SLP). The Service Learning Program provides students with the opportunity to receive academic credit and develop professional skills through initiating and pursuing community service projects. Useful coordinator qualifications include depth of understanding of group dynamics and leadership in teams, strong interpersonal communication skills, and a commitment to community service. Applicants should have experience in campus/community relations and show a desire to further develop the Service Learning Program. Participation in the SLP and/or other community service initiatives on the UC Davis campus is helpful.

Service Learning Coordinator Responsibilities:

A) Facilitate the Service Learning Program
• Prepare the quarter’s curriculum and class meeting time
• Prepare and relate each class period to the students’ projects or a common learning experience (including discussions and lesson plans)
• Introduce students to the program and its requirements
• Provide advice to students regarding projects in progress
• Keep accurate records of student participation
• Maintain the SLP email account
• Develop journal assignments and give effective written feedback
• Communicate regularly with DHC staff and co-coordinator

B) Promote service learning and its integration into the program
• Research and develop new ways to engage DHC students in community service experiences
• Coordinate at least one DHC-wide community service event each quarter
• Consistently evaluate the program’s effectiveness and make appropriate changes

C) Influence student development
• Facilitate discussions and reflection activities (both oral and written) for SLP participants
• Demand a high level of accountability from student teams
• Require team meetings and development of projects outside of class
• Expect professionalism from students when communicating with community members
• Educate participants about various campus and community opportunities and resources
• Inspire students’ interest in community service
• Educate students about the relationships between diversity and community service

Your application should include:
• Cover letter describing your interest in being a Service Learning Coordinator and ability to meet the responsibilities of the position
• Resume indicating relevant experiences and skills
• Current contact information (address, phone, email)
• Current Cumulative UCD GPA
• List of DHC courses and other areas of DHC involvement
• Contact information for two references (name, title, organization, email address, phone number)
• Proposal for how you can ensure that learning plays a role in service learning (maximum 1 page, typed).

This position is a one-year commitment for the 2008-2009 academic year. Some training and preparatory work will be completed in Spring and Summer 2008. The position requires approximately 4 hours of work per week. Students may receive one unit of HNR 198 (P/NP) each quarter or internship transcript notation.

Application materials are due to Lindsay Hass in 580 Kerr Hall. Interviews will be conducted in late May.

For questions about the Service Learning Coordinator position or application, please contact our current Service Learning Coordinators, Tram Nguyen (tthnguy@ucdavis.edu) and Elizabeth Takahashi (eytakahashi@ucdavis.edu) or Lindsay Hass at lnhass@ucdavis.edu. For more information about the Service Learning Program, visit: http://dhc.ucdavis.edu/html/servicelearningprogram.html

 

2) DHC: UC Davis Dance Marathon!*

Just a reminder that the UC Davis Dance Marathon is coming up this weekend! This event actually began as a DHC Fourth Year project, so come out and support your fellow DHCers and help raise money for pediatric AIDS research!

Registration for the event closes Friday, May 30th at 3:00pm!

More information can be found on the event's website at www.caringforkids.kintera.org/davis.

 

3) DHC: Freshman Seminar Demonstration*

Come see this quarter's freshman seminar on "Physical Culture Methods for Stress Management," give a demonstration/workshop of what they have studied all quarter! This will be a great way to get some relaxation before finals start.

The event will be on the West Quad on Wednesday, June 4, from 12:10 to 1pm.

All are welcome to attend, and are encouraged to bring water and clothes suitable for moving around. Please contact Donovan Carrillo if you have any questions, at dccarrillo@ucdavis.edu.

Hope to see you there!

 

4) UCSF School of Pharmacy Info Night

UCSF is coming! Interested in learning about one of the most popular pharmacy schools in California? Wondering what makes UCSF different from other pharmacy schools? Come next Tuesday to hear about the UCSF curriculum, their special programs, and how to be a competitive applicant. You’ll also have a chance to learn about UCSF from a pharmacy-student perspective and life in San Francisco. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to learn about this renowned and popular pharmacy school!

Speakers at the program will include:

* Cynthia B. Watchmaker MEd MBA, Assistant Dean and Director
* A panel of current UCSF Pharmacy School students
* UCSF Alumni

DATE: Tuesday, June 3, 2008
TIME: 7:10 - 8:30 p.m.
PLACE: Olson 158

All those interested in pharmacy are welcome!

For more information please contact Virginia Hon, a HSA Pre-Pharmacy Peer Advisor, at vchon@ucdavis.edu

 

5) Vet School Application Workshop 2008

Are you applying to veterinary school this year? Thinking of applying to veterinary school in the near future? If so, come and listen to Yasmin Williams, Director of Admissions at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, discuss the VMCAS application procedure step-by-step. Learn what you need to know to make the process of applying easier, and what errors to avoid. Common questions will be addressed by the presentation, but come with your more specific questions in the Q&A session that follows. The VMCAS application opens in early June, so this workshop is very timely!

DATE: Wednesday, June 4th, 2008
TIME: 5:30-7:30PM
PLACE: 1204 Haring

All are welcome!

MORE INFO: Tomo Wiggans, HSA Vet Student Advisor ktwiggans@ucdavis.edu

If you have any events that you would like to be publicized and posted please email us at: dhcpa@ucdavis.edu with weekly events in the title!