International Club

October 5th, 20111st General Body Meeting

I-Club Officers• President – Christina Kim• Vice President – Amy Lam• Secretary – Hee Jung Lim• Treasurer – Joseph Sin• Public Relations Executive – Vy Lam• PR Network – Pauline Tai & Jessica Lee• Regional Outreach Coordinator – Vasco Yasenov• R.O. Latin America – Paola Martin del Campo• R.O. Middle East – Annie Cantazaro• R.O. Asia/Pacific – Min Wu• R.O. Europe – Chau Miu

WHAT IS I-CLUB?

Mission:

• International Club (I-Club) is an all-inclusive organization that welcomes ALL students– both international and local. The club's programs, events and activities are focused around increasing cultural exchange within a relaxed and inviting setting…

What does that mean?

• We provide events, activities, and

socials FOR YOU!

• We help facilitate:• International communication• Cultural understanding• Bonds of friendship between

international students and American students

HOW CAN I BE AN I-CLUB MEMBER?

How to be a member?

• Membership is open to all UCSD undergraduates, graduates, scholars and faculty. • There is NO membership fee or membership application!

• Requirements:• Attend our general body meetings• Attend our events

WHAT DOES I-CLUB DO?

Past Events Taco Tuesdays!

Past Events• Karaoke• Ice Cream Socials • San Diego Bus Tour• Padres Game• Super Bowl Celebration • “Together We’ll Blossom Again” Art Show Fundraiser• “That’s Amore” Italian Culture Night• “Mediterranean Nights” Fall Dance • “Till the World Ends” Spring Dance

FALL QUARTER EVENTS!

Hiking at Torrey Pines ReservePartnered with Triton International Leaders (TILs)

When: THIS Sunday, October 9 2011Where: Torrey Pines State Natural ReservesTime: 8AM-11:30AMMeeting Place: I-Center Patio

Itinerary:• Meet at I-Center at 8AM• Walk together to take Bus 101 to the reserve• Hike 2-3 popular trails and bus back at 11:15AM

Note:  If you would like to drive to the park you may meet us at the visitor's center located at the high point of the reserve at 8:30am. Parking will be $10/vehicle.

Please remember to wear comfortable clothes and hiking/running shoes. Be sure to bring a light bag to carry your sunscreen, water, snacks, and camera.

Please RSVP by Friday noon if you will be attending the event by emailing Jangan@ucsd.edu. Also, please let us know if you will be meeting us at the reserve.

Questions? Contact Jaimie at jangan@ucsd.edu

International Mixer

• TOMORROW (Thursday, Oct. 6th)• At International House: Great Hall

• 6~9 PM

• FOOD• Programming Tables• Samba Performance• Dance Instruction

• Music• And much more!

Halloween Costume PartyPartnered with Triton International Leaders (TILs) & I-Center

When: Monday, October 31Where: International CenterTime: 6:30PM-9PM

Activities:• COSTUME CONTEST – Scariest, Funniest, Most Creative, Best Pair/Group • Apple Bobbing• Trick or Treat Candy• Pumpkin Carving

DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATIONPartnered with Latin American Student Organization (LASO)

Dia de los Muretos at UCSD

Elements:• Paper Maches, Candles, Food, Etc

When: Tuesday, Nov. 1 Where: Library WalkTime: 9AM-TBA

What is the Day of the Dead?• The celebration traditionally starts at midnight the night of Oct. 31,

and the festivities are abundant in images related to death.

• In el día de los muertos, death — or at least the memories of those who have died — is something to be celebrated.

• El día de los muertos, which continues until Nov. 2, has become one of the biggest holidays in Mexico and Latin America, and celebrations are becoming more common in areas of the United States with a large Hispanic population

• Its origins are distinctly Mexican: During the time of the Aztecs, a monthlong summer celebration was overseen by the goddess Mictecacihuatl, the Lady of the Dead.

• After the Aztecs were conquered by Spain and Catholicism became the dominant religion, the customs became intertwined with the Christian commemoration of All Saints' Day on Nov. 1.

Mission: • Bringing the UCSD community together for one

particular purpose• Recognize cultural history • Honor and celebrate our loved ones • Bring respect to those in our community • Demonstrate cultural diversity

GRAND CELEBRATION OF LIFE ITSELF!

How can YOU help? • Participate in the I-Club altar• Send pictures of your loved ones• Help decorate the altar

• Mural of Memory• There will be a mural of memory across from the 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

and 1981 spaces on library walk where students are welcome to put up pictures of their loved ones, pictures, calaveras, poems, thoughts or any relevant piece for this tradition.

• Awareness Tree of Life• Everyone can put a different color ribbon if they know anyone affected:

• 9/11, Drug Wars, Student Massacre, Abortion, or any victim of a crime

• VOLUNTEER!• Email ICLUB or LASO (latinamericanstudent@gmail.com)• Find LASO on facebook: LASO UCSD• Event on Facebook: Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead

Upcoming Fall Events

• Foreign Film Night• Ethnic Food Runs• Beach Volleyball• Soccer Field Day• Ultimate Frisbee on the Green• Hot Pot & Board Game Night• Hiking• AND MORE!

• Sept. 30 (Mexican: Division of Social Sciences): Chipotle Chicken, Spanish Rice, Green Salad, Chips and Salsa, Cinnamon-Spiced Caramel Cake

• Oct. 7 (Greek: Golden Triangle Rotary): Pastitsio, Salad w/ feat and black olives, Black bean hummus, pita chips, Baklava• Oct. 14 (German: UCSD Retirement Assoc.): Currywurst, Mashed potatoes, Green salad, Vegetables, Chocolate pudding• Oct. 21 (Chinese: Cellular and Molecular Medicine): Chinese BBQ Chicken, Rice, Spring Roll, Green Salad, Mango Mousse• Oct. 28 (Halloween-theme: IRPS-Student Affairs): Tex-Mex Lasagna, Fiesta Salad, Carrot sticks, Black-bottom cupcake

International Center’s Friday Café **Every Friday!**

LANGUAGE EXCHANGE PROGRAM

What is Language Exchange?

• I-Club is partnering with International Center to help students, scholars, graduates and community members promote the exchange of various languages people-to-people.

• Mission:• Share the languages you know• Learn languages you are interested in• Learn how to communicate in various languages

1st Event: Language Speed Tables When: Week 4Where, Time: TBA

Goal: Become exposed to various phrase/words and sentences from various languages • Various tables will be set up with two-four chairs at each table. • Each table will have a phrase in English. • Students will be given 5-7 minutes to repeat that phrase in a

different language and teach the other students around them how to say that phrase in their language.

• Students will be continuously switching tables until they have sat at all tables.

WANT TO BE MORE INVOLVED?

Become a VOLUNTEER! Volunteers help I-Club officers set up and organize events. They are an integral part of the event planning process. • No commitment required. Just sign up and we will contact

you.• Perks:• Free food (if you help out with food fundraisers and food-related

events)• Be the first to hear about future events!• Get to know the officers on a personal level• Looks good if you want to apply for a position next year ;)

SIGN UP TODAY!

NOT SATISFIED???

• Tell us what events you are interested in!

• Come up with events or places you would like to go and we will set it up.

•We want to hear feedback from YOU!

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