The Black Eyed Peas are bringing their 'The E.N.D. World Tour 2010,' presented by BlackBerry, to the San Diego Sports Arena on Saturday, April 3, 2010. -- UCSD students can access a very special EXCLUSIVE San Diego college student pre-sale between 10am and 10pm on Friday, February 5. Just go to http://ticketmaster.com and on the event page enter the password: SDBEPSA. Get your tickets before the rest of San Diego buys them up!

Contact: Alex Kushner, University Events, akushner@ucsd.edu
URL: http://www.sandiegoarena.com/

Historically, the UCSD Drag Show is one of the most attended and popular of campus events. Drawing an audience from all walks of campus life and the greater San Diego community. Everyone is welcome to be a part of this beloved UCSD tradition! -- This year's Divas in Denial will include a FASHION SHOW, featuring our performers and will be open to anyone who shows up in Drag! We encourage you to DRAG some friends and participate in this year's extravaganza! -- To sign up your stroll down the runway, email us at LGBTQIA@gmail.com -- Space fills up quickly so early arrival is a must! ADMISSION IS FREE and doors open at 7:30PM. Sponsored by LGBTQIA at UCSD.

Contact: lgbtqia@gmail.com

Last year, Sixth College Semi-Formal SOLD OUT with over 500 tickets sold and this year it is sure to do the same, so make sure you get your tickets. Tickets are on sale at the UCSD Box Office starting at $10. You will not want to miss a night in Downtown San Diego at classy and upscale San Diego Convention Center, where the exclusive guests of the Mad Hatter will be whirling the night away to the beats of internationally-known DJ Miss Lisa! FREE SHUTTLES will be available to take guests from campus to the venue. We will also be having a delicious selection of drink-me Mocktails, a scrumptious variety of eat-me Desserts, and a complimentary Photobooth! FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=227818011980&ref=ts

Contact: equan@ucsd.edu
URL: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=227818011980&ref=ts

Love Don't Cost A Thing...Just a Buck! Come to Library Walk February 8th-12th from 11am-2pm and buy some love and chocolate from The Guardian! Candy Grams with delicious Ghirardelli chocolate only One Dollar ($1)! FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=268061105325&ref=ts

Contact: Shannon Winter, Guardian Marketing, scwinter@ucsd.edu, 818-312-5118

A Book About Elephants is not a book about elephants. It is a collection of musical happenings by Christina Tsui.

Contact: kkeighar@ucsd.edu
URL: http://universitycenters.ucsd.edu/play-romanights.php

Bitchy Bingo is back! Get ready for one hell of night when fabulous drag queens with fierce attitudes take over a traditional game of chance. You're guaranteed to laugh out loud when you encounter these mistresses of mayhem as they invade The Loft. Admission: Pay As You Can at the door

Contact: Amy Thomas, 858-822-3199, athomas@ucsd.edu
URL: http://www.artpwr.com

Reply All: Spoken Word, featuring Rudy Francisco, Ant Black, Kendrick, and Succinct. Also, live music, live artwork, and FREE soul food (first come, first served). All in honor of Black History Month. Sponsored by University Centers, in partnership with The UCSD Black Student Union and Porter's Pub. Free to UCSD Students.

Contact: http://universitycenters.ucsd.edu/play-pubafterdark.php

Upcoming Minneapolis rapper P.O.S will be performing at The Loft Saturday, February 20th! With the release of his third album, Never Better, P.O.S continues to redefine the idea of rap-rock. Appearing on Spin's end of the year 'Top Ten Albums You Might Have missed,' Never Better proves that this rapper's success will only continue to rise. The show will be a Pay As You Can event for the first 100 UCSD students in line the night of the show. Advanced student and guest tickets are available on Ticketmaster for $10. San Diego rapper Grieves and Doomtree's Dessa will be opening the show. Ticket Master link: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A00442CBE9D3108?artistid=1011109&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=3

Contact: AS Concerts & Events, 858-534-0477
URL: http://concerts.ucsd.edu

UCB Tour Co. will be performing at The Loft Monday, February 22nd! They're back once again, and ready to make you laugh and start your Week 8 off right! In addition to their comedic routine, they will be holding an improv workshop before the show. The workshop will go from 6:30-8pm. Show doors open at 8pm, show starts at 9pm. Tickets are $5 in advance, or PAYC at the door for UCSD undergrads with valid ID. General public tickets are $10 in advance, or $12 at the door. For show & workshop tickets are $8 for UCSD undergrads, $18 for general public. Also, UCSD's very own improv group FOOSH will be performing afterwards! So come check it out!

Contact: AS Concerts & Events, 858-534-0477
URL: http://concerts.ucsd.edu

Liam Boogar can often be found playing in the International House or on the PC lawn. Backed by Patrick Kilmartin on Bass, their music ranges from upbeat satires to vivid expressions of emotions. Having played across San Diego County, Liam comes to Roma with a full hour of original material for your viewing pleasure. Check him out at: http://www.myspace.com/liamboogar.

Contact: kkeighar@ucsd.edu
URL: http://universitycenters.ucsd.edu/play-romanights.php

Max Bemis is the frontman of the critically acclaimed rock band Say Anything. Starting in LA 10 years ago, Say Anything has produced 3 records (including one double disc) and has topped the alternative charts with their songs 'Wow, I Can Get Sexual Too,' 'Alive With The Glory Of Love,' 'Baby Girl (I'm A Blur)' and most recently 'Hate Everyone'. Recently releasing their highly anticipated self-titled record, Say Anything has a new energy which critics and audiences agree has them on track to becoming rock-royalty. Max will play Say Anything's hits as their primary song-writer. This show will also feature Polaris at Noon and Tobias Haglund. -- FREE and open to all UC San Diego students with Valid Student ID and one guest 18 or older.

Contact: Brooks Roach, broach@ucsd.edu
URL: http://universitycenters.ucsd.edu

Come out to this month's Bear Garden on Friday, February 26th for free food, drinks and games! It will take place in Matthews Quad from 3-5pm. ALL UCSD undergrads are welcome! If you are 21+ please bring a valid government issued ID, along with your student ID. In addition to the usual food, there will be a limited free supply of kettle corn and churros for the first 500 students! So come early and kick off your Friday fun with Bear Garden!

Contact: AS Concerts & Events, 858-534-0477
URL: http://concerts.ucsd.edu

It's been a long week, so let off some steam and get your weekend started at February Social Hours at the Loft. This Friday is Happy Friday featuring a live dj from San Diego with a selection of tasty food and drink specials. Keep your wallet happy and get your spirits up for the weekend at Zanzibar at The Loft. All ages welcome! Admission: Free!

Contact: Phone: 858-534-TIXS (8497)
URL: http://www.artpwr.com

Zanzibar at The Loft invites you to experience lunch and evening bites and beverages at The Loft! Now officially open, Zanzibar at The Loft features items like Bombay Turkey Sliders, Cheese Plates, Mediterranean Mezze Platter (Hummus, Olives, Pita Chips), Turkey Bacon Panini, and more! In addition to their Pacific Beach and Downtown locations, Zanzibar Cafe is thrilled to be opening Zanzibar at the Loft, their third location and most exciting venture. * HOURS - Lunch: M-F, 10am-4pm * Bites & Beverages: M-F, 4pm-Midnight * Open Saturday and Sunday during scheduled events. MENUS - Lunch Menu: http://ueo.ucsd.edu/artpower_images/zanzibar_lunch.pdf * Beverage List: http://ueo.ucsd.edu/artpower_images/zanzibar_beverage.pdf

Contact: theloft@ucsd.edu
URL: http://www.artpwr.com/categories/loft/pages/zanzibar_at_the_loft

Looking for a chance to be creative, interact with other people, or try something new? Check out our upcoming craft workshops at the Crafts Center/grove gallery. With our variety of workshops, you are guaranteed to find one that fits you. If you would like to sign up for a workshop or have other questions about the UCSD Crafts Center, call 858-534-2021 or visit our website at http://crafts.ucsd.edu. Our upcoming workshops include: * Hydraulic Press & Die, Sat. Feb. 6th 10am-3pm, Sun. Feb. 7th 9am-2pm Fee: $75 * Exploring Art through Mixed Media, Sat. Feb. 20th 10am-3pm Fee: $53 * Family Clay Day, Sat. Feb. 20th 9:30am-12:30pm Fee: $55 * Reticulated Silver Jewelry, Sun. Feb. 28th 10am-4pm Fee: $48.

Contact: 858-534-2021
URL: http://crafts.ucsd.edu

Muslim Students Association at UCSD presents Islam Awareness Week 2010. Come check us out February 8-11 on Library Walk. Check out informative displays on Islam, free games, prizes and cotton candy!

Contact: abdullahshamari@gmail.com
URL: http://www.islam.ucsd.edu

China Focus, IR/PS student group, presents Jeffrey Wasserstrom, Professor of History, UC Irvine, teaches Chinese History and is the author, most recently, of 'China's Brave New World - And Other Tales for Global Times' (2007) and 'Global Shanghai, 1850-2010', due out this fall. He has written for various newspapers and magazines, blogs regularly at The China Beat, and served as a consultant for The Gate of Heavenly Peace, a documentary about the 1989 Tiananmen protests which aired (1996) on FRONTLINE.

Contact: John Andrew Petrequin, jpetrequin@ucsd.edu
URL: http://irps.ucsd.edu/events/event_2010011459828.htm

Justin Earle comes from good stock. His father (legendary and ground-breaking singer/songwriter Steve Earle) must have taught him well. But don’t be so quick to compare him to his father. Whatever he may have learned from his old man, he continues to prove himself as an individual- always forging his own path no matter where the others are going. As pop music perpetually becomes more and more stale and irrelevant, Justin Earle will continue to forge a path of musical righteousness and great rock and roll. Just watch. -- Starting the evening off will be Loft favorite (and previously seen as part of the folk series) Joe Pug. -- Regular: $12 advance; $14 at the door UCSD Student: $10.

Contact: Phone: 858-534-TIXS (8497)
URL: http://www.artpwr.com

Geburtstag is an art group show. Participating artists include: Rich Bott, Ted Chung, Anna Chiaretta Lavatelli, Louis Schmidt, Suzanne Wright, Dong Jun, and Alum Deanna Erdmann. The show runs from February 9-12th. You are also cordially invited to the closing reception on Friday, February, 12, 2010 at 7:00 pm. Location: Visual Arts Facility Gallery and Studio 404.

Contact: Yolie Torres. ytorres@ucsd.edu, 858-822-3887
URL: http://visarts.ucsd.edu/~drupal/event/

Brooklyn Rider came together for Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Project, so its interests lie well beyond the borough. Using the string quartet as a vehicle for borderless communication, Brooklyn Rider is recreating the 300-year-old form as a vital twenty-first-century ensemble. Showcasing everything from haunting Armenian laments, to classical arrangements of Mexican art-rock music, to driving Gypsy-inflected improvisations, there's something for everyone here. -- CAMPUS PARTNER UCSD Department of Music, COMMUNITY PARTNER SDSU Music Department -- Bites & Beverages: Available for purchase starting at 7pm at The Loft. -- ArtTalks! Intermission conversation with the artists. -- Admission: Regular: $16, UCSD Student: $5 Advance, Pay As You Can at the door.

Contact: Phone: 858-534-TIXS (8497)
URL: http://www.artpwr.com

Composer Joe Waters must have a lotta brain under that academy cap — a music professor at San Diego State, his quartet Swarmius proves that contemporary spins on symphonic standards can bring serious music to sizzling new levels. The quartet — boasting a 'skate-boarder punk saxophone' and 'wild metro-gnome' — grinds hip-hop and techno bravado into classical chordwork, for nightclubs and concert halls alike. -- Regular: $16, UCSD and SDSU Students: $10.

Contact: Phone: 858-534-TIXS (8497)
URL: http://www.artpwr.com

Widely regarded as one of the most brilliant songwriters of her generation, Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival of the early 1980s when, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, she sang what has been labeled contemporary folk or neo-folk songs of her own creation in Greenwich Village clubs. Vega sings in a distinctive, clear vibratoless voice that has been described as 'a cool, dry sandpaper-brushed nearwhisper' and as 'plaintive but disarmingly powerful.' -- CAMPUS PARTNER Women's Center -- Suzanne Vega's Wine Picks: A special selection of wines hand-picked by Suzanne Vega will be available for purchase during the shows. -- Admission: Regular $26, UCSD Student $10 Advance.

Contact: Phone: 858-534-TIXS (8497)
URL: http://www.artpwr.com

Dime-Offs are the newest editions to the DimeStories family: 3-minute stories read by the author - micro-story smack downs. Put up your dukes and see who has the best story each month. Each story is written to the same theme, posted in advance for the upcoming months. The readings will be judged by audience peers based on story quality, performance, and sticking to the theme, all in under 3-minutes. If you don't have the gumption to read but like to judge other people, volunteer the evening of. For readers, there will be prizes. We won't tell you what they are though, it would ruin the surprise. Admission: Regular $5 door, UCSD Student: Pay As You Can.

Contact: Phone: 858-534-TIXS (8497)
URL: http://www.artpwr.com

Mauger, which is a word defined simply as, 'in spite of,' is an apt description for a jazz collective that defies expectations and easy labels. Drummer Gerry Hemingway and bassist Mark Dresser are progressive jazz pioneers who've imprinted a colossal impression within improvisational circles. They are joined by young rising star and saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa. With their uncanny sense of musical empathy and their inventive buoyancy, Mauger is defining and expanding the meaning of contemporary jazz. -- Bites & Beverages: Available for purchase starting at 7pm at The Loft. -- Admission: Regular $16, UCSD Student $5 Advance, Pay As You Can at the Door.

Contact: Phone: 858-534-TIXS (8497)
URL: http://www.artpwr.com

Come watch the free showing of Furious Love, sequel to Finger of God, the story of one man's journey into some of the darkest spiritual climates on earth to test the limits of God's love. Watch his discovery and witness God's response to the demon-possessed in Africa, the heroin addicts of Madrid, and witches in Salem, Massachusetts. See this love in relentless pursuit of the persecuted church in India and the oppressed victims of sex trafficking in Thailand. This journey of LOVE will leave you undone and must be experienced to be believed. Sponsored by Origins, a registered UCSD student organization.

Contact: lefang@ucsd.edu
URL: http://www.furiouslovethemovie.com/

View unique pieces of artwork inspired by the genetic codes of some of UCSD's very own students. DNA Art has been acknowledged by New York Times, NBC's The Today Show, as the next big thing in art and has even been featured in CSI:NY. -- The Loft has teamed up with Yonder Biology, a DNA Art company based in San Diego California, who blend pop culture and science to create one-of-a-kind custom art from your DNA. Each DNA art piece reveals an intricate banding pattern that is unique for each individual. Admission: Free!

Contact: Phone: 858-534-TIXS (8497)
URL: http://www.artpwr.com

Join Sixth College for a celebration of spoken word in honor of Black History month. Let It Flow is an evening of performances by professional and student spoken word artists. Sign up to perform in the Sixth College Res Life Office. There will be FREE FOOD from Zanzibar as well. This event is sponsored by Sixth College Residential Life, Sixth College Student Council, and is a CAT approved event. -- There will be a writing workshop Wednesday February 17th at 6:30PM in the DoggHouse. Attendees of this event will receive FREE tickets for Collective Purpose's Elevated! spoken word performance in Hillcrest.

Contact: b356700sixth@gmail.com

Cover Photo Contest: Saltman Quarterly ** Submission Deadline: Friday, April 2, 2010 ** Are you interested in photography? Do you have a passion for biology? Do you want your creative work to be featured on the cover of a research journal? The Saltman Quarterly is UCSD's premier Undergraduate Biological Research Publication and we are once again holding our annual Cover Photo Contest! Please visit http://sq.ucsd.edu for submission guidelines and more information. **Submission deadline: April 2, 2010.

URL: http://sq.ucsd.edu

Visit the factory today and create your own custom-made items! Perfect for sports teams, clubs, and cool party gifts! The Factory prints t-shirts, tanks, shorts, mugs, jackets, totebags, and much more. -- The Factory offers a full service silk screen print shop with the newly added service of custom embroidery. Open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm. Come visit us today! -- Our website also includes more details about the print shop and the variety of classes and workshops offered through the UCSD Crafts Center: www-crafts.ucsd.edu.

Contact: The Factory, UCSD Crafts Center, 858-534-9452, thefactory@ucsd.edu
URL: http://www-crafts.ucsd.edu

PASSPORT TO LEADERSHIP: Learn about the utility and function of managing your org through an online group (such as Google). Also other handy tools and tips to super-organize yourself and your org members. Presenter: Sam Soloman, Center for Student Involvement. FREE and open to all students.

Contact: 858-534-0789, passport@ucsd.edu
URL: http://passport.ucsd.edu/

Wanda Hall, Director, Interactive Radio for Justice Program (IRFJ). will outline the work of the IRFJ Program, a project designed to encourage dialog between people in regions where the International Criminal Court (ICC) is investigating the most serious crimes (genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes) and the national and international authorities responsible for rendering justice to them. The project has been operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 2005, and began in the Central African Republic in 2008. Presented by Institute for International, Comparative and Area Studies at UC San Diego, and International Affairs Group.

Contact: iicasintern@ucsd.edu
URL: http://iicas.ucsd.edu/events/speakerseries/additional.php

'Social and Political Consequences of Stereotypes Related to Racial Phenotypes in Mexico' - Rosario Aguilar-Pariente is a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for U.S-Mexican Studies. She received her Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Michigan and her B.A. in Political Science from the Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico. Her research analyzes the interaction between different social contexts and prejudice on people's political behavior by contrasting the behavior of Mexicans in Mexico to that of Mexican Americans in the U.S. -- There is no cost of admission. Event is open to the public. For additional information, contact Mr. Greg Mallinger at (858) 822-1696 or gmallinger@ucsd.edu. Presented by the Center for U.S.-Mexico Studies.

Contact: gmallinger@ucsd.edu, 858-822-1696
URL: http://usmex.ucsd.edu/

Ambassador Oren is coming to speak to UCSD students and faculty about the Israel-American relationship from a historical and personal perspective. He is a world renowned historian and professor, which will make this a unique opportunity for students to learn about issues concerning the Middle East. -- Doors open at 5:30 PM - Free tickets are available at the Box Office next to the Theater. No large personal items are allowed in the theater. Sponsored by Tritons for Israel, a registered UCSD student organization.

Contact: dbarzila@ucsd.edu

PASSPORT TO LEADERSHIP: This fun and interactive workshop will demonstrate the importance of communication and how effective communication can lead to positive outcomes. Participants will also enhance their skills of diplomacy, negotiation, planning and problem solving in order to begin fostering collaboration among leaders. Presenter: Emily Feinstein, Center for Student Involvement. FREE and open to all students.

Contact: 858-534-0789, passport@ucsd.edu
URL: http://passport.ucsd.edu/

Come join the girls of Chi Gamma Phi for a self-defense workshop Thursday Feb. 11th at 7PM. There will be professional hands on training and an educational presentation by SARC (Sexual Assault & Violence Prevention Resource Center). Come for a fun night of awareness, self-defense, and preparedness. -- Everyone is welcome!!! Please invite friends and family. $5 donation at the door.

Contact: Emily, ecasiell@ucsd.edu
URL: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=282637003398

PASSPORT TO LEADERSHIP: Every day in our world people are faced with conflicts of interest and opinion that challenge their sense of fairness. We have all experienced being caught in a quagmire over a situation or a decision that seems to have no proper resolution. Learn the fundamentals of ethical decision-making, and also broaden your sense of responsibility and accountability for an ethical course of action. Presenter: Jessica St. Clair and Jon Carlos Senour, Student Policies and Judicial Affairs. FREE and open to all students.

Contact: 858-534-0789, passport@ucsd.edu
URL: http://passport.ucsd.edu/

Professor Tal Sadeh, Tel Aviv University - 'In the Vanguard of Globalization: The OECD and International Capital Liberalization.' -- Sadeh contributes to the literature on financial globalization by challenging or qualifying the claims of other scholars which explain liberalization either in terms of the role of the United States in the post-Cold War context, as a matter of global ideational shift, as a consequence of domestic politics, or as the inevitable result of a technological revolution. -- Dr. Tal Sadeh is senior lecturer at the Department of Political science at Tel Aviv University. He holds a PhD in International Relations and an MA degree in Economics, both from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. -- To register, email iicasintern@ucsd.edu. Presented by Institute for International, Comparative and Area Studies at UC San Diego.

Contact: iicasintern@ucsd.edu
URL: http://iicas.ucsd.edu/events/speakerseries/pia.php

Professor Sarah Lamb,Brandeis University, examines the ways middle-class older Indians and their communities are reconfiguring aging as they confront - at once embracing and challenging - processes they associate with 'modern', 'Western' and 'global' living. Most dramatic among India's new institutions of aging are the old age homes proliferating for the middle and upper middle classes. Another development is the salience of transnational living among the middle classes, along with the growing prevalence of living alone. Such emerging modes of aging are taken by many Indians, at home and abroad, to represent a profound transformation - a transformation involving not only aging per se, but principles underlying the foundation of society and the very identity of India as a nation and culture. Presented by Institute for International, Comparative and Area Studies at UC San Diego.

Contact: iicasintern@ucsd.edu
URL: http://iicas.ucsd.edu/events/speakerseries/southasia.php

Please join us to hear Professor B.R. Myers speak about his book titled 'The Cleanest Race: How North Koreans See Themselves - And Why It Matters.' B.R. Myers is an American-born, German-educated scholar currently teaching North Korean literature in South Korea. He is the author of 'A Reader's Manifesto: An Attack on the Growing Pretentiousness in American Literary Prose.' He is also a contributing editor to The Atlantic Monthly, and a frequent contributer to both NPR and The New York Times.

Contact: Amanda Keckin akeckin@ucsd.edu
URL: http://irps.ucsd.edu/events/event_20100112.htm

PASSPORT TO LEADERSHIP: Dr. Mel Green, UCSD professor of Biology (Emeritus), offers Passport a glimpse into his life, career, and public service as one of UCSD's research and campus-development leaders. Presenter: Dr. Mel Green. FREE and open to all students.

Contact: 858-534-0789, passport@ucsd.edu
URL: http://passport.ucsd.edu/

Jews, like other immigrants to the United States, went through a process of creating their new ethnic communities through the medium of food, balancing pre-migration ideas about taste with the reality that in America food existed in abundance and at prices unimaginable 'back home'. This talk will explore the ways in which the Jewish encounter with food before migration, and in particular its relationship to issues of class, gender, and communal authority, intersected with American realities. Also, how typical or atypical was this Jewish pattern, in relationship to the experiences of other groups who migrated at the same time. -- Comment by Professor David Gutierrez, UCSD Department of History -- Lunch provided ONLY FOR THOSE WHO RSVP to judaicstudies@ucsd.edu.

Contact: judaicstudies@ucsd.edu

The representatives of AS Concerts and Events want to hear your opinions on the upcoming 2010 Sun God Festival! An open forum will be held on Thursday, February 18th at 4pm on the fourth floor of PC East in the Forum. Come voice your thoughts on the 2010 festival with the planning committee. All are welcome!

Contact: AS Concerts & Events, 858-534-0477
URL: http://concerts.ucsd.edu

The 20th annual UCSD EXCEL Leadership Conference brings together hundreds of college student leaders from various college campuses to participate in a conference aimed towards effective leadership and self-cultivation. This conference is geared towards the student leader who has the drive and vision to be an active member of their community - whether it be their college, work, or local residential community. These skills will not only make you more productive and valuable to your organization, but they are also the tools that will allow you to 'excel' in the real world. Register online at http://excel.ucsd.edu ** Pre-Conference SOLR Presentation: 9:00am-10:00am ** Conference: 10:30am-4:00pm

Contact: vpofdevelopment@gmail.com or 858-534-0501
URL: http://excel.ucsd.edu

Professor Laila Parsons, McGill University -- In recent years, the historiography of the early 20th-century Arab Middle East has benefited from critiques of the British and French imperial projects in the region, and we now know much more than we did before about colonial discourses, colonial bureaucrats and colonial power. Using the life story of the Arab-nationalist soldier Fawzi al-Qawuqji as an example, this talk will argue that the historiography of the early 20th-century Arab Middle East can be further enriched by narrative histories and biographies in which the people of the region itself (rather than colonial bureaucrats) serve as the protagonists. Presented by Institute for International, Comparative and Area Studies at UC San Diego.

Contact: iicasintern@ucsd.edu
URL: http://iicas.ucsd.edu/events/speakerseries/middleeast.php

PASSPORT TO LEADERSHIP: This workshops helps students become better managers of stress by learning what exactly stress is, signs of stress, factors that affect one's stress levels, interrelated causes of stress, and how to reduce stress and keep it at a balanced level. Presenters: Tiffany O'Meara and the UCSD Wellness Peer Educators. FREE and open to all students.

Contact: 858-534-0789, passport@ucsd.edu
URL: http://passport.ucsd.edu/

February's Greenovation Forum will present research and commercial activities based on nature's lessons. Ranging from pharmaceuticals derived from marine organisms to biology-based next generation fuels and chemicals, speakers from Scripps Institution of Oceanography, the San Diego Zoological Society, and Synthetic Genomics, Inc. will describe their research, their commercial impact, and the innovative partnerships between San Diego's non-profit organizations and industry that are helping create a more sustainable future and support our region as a world leader in clean tech innovation. -- 4:00 pm Reception, 4:30 pm Program begins -- Admission to the Greenovation Forum series is free and open to the public, however space is limited. To learn more and to RSVP, visit http://ssi.ucsd.edu/greenovation

Contact: Michelle Session, msession@ucsd.edu, 858-822-2521
URL: http://ssi.ucsd.edu/greenovation

PASSPORT TO LEADERSHIP: Learn the art of professional communication and articulating your ideas to groups. Make sure you are in the know on basic meeting etiquette, meeting management, and presenting yourself effectively when working in teams or on committees. Presenter: Cynthia Davalos, VC Student Affairs Office. FREE and open to all students.

Contact: 858-534-0789, passport@ucsd.edu
URL: http://passport.ucsd.edu/

Clarion is widely recognized as a premier training ground for aspiring writers of fantasy and science fiction short stories. The 2010 writers in residence are Delia Sherman, George R.R. Martin, Dale Bailey, Samuel R. Delany, Jeff VanderMeer and Ann VanderMeer. Each year 18-20 students, ranging in age from late teens to those in mid-career, are selected from applicants who have the potential for highly successful writing careers. Students are expected to write several new short stories during the six-week workshop, and to give and receive constructive criticism. Instructors and students reside together in UCSD campus apartments throughout the intensive six-week program. Application period: December 1 - March 1. Workshop: June 27 - August 7, 2010.

Contact: Hadas Blinder, hblinder@ucsd.edu
URL: http://clarion.ucsd.edu

PASSPORT TO LEADERSHIP: Confronting another person can lead to positive understanding and change-but many of us are hesitant to step into mediating conflict. This workshop will cover the pinch-crunch model of conflict resolution and the feedback model for communication. Participants will learn how to confront others and mediate conflict in their daily lives. Presenter: Andrea Melrose, Asst. Res. Dean, The Village. FREE and open to all students.

Contact: 858-534-0789, passport@ucsd.edu
URL: http://passport.ucsd.edu/

A free public symposium on explaining the origin of humans, sponsored by the UCSD/Salk Center for Academic Research & Training in Anthropogeny (CARTA). -- Speakers: Pascal Gagneux, UCSD: 'Great Ape Biodiversity' * Sarah Tishkoff, University of Pennsylvania: 'Local Adaptation' * Carlos Bustamante, Cornell University: 'Human Demography and Migration * Anne Stone, Arizona State University: 'South American Human Biodiversity' * Peter Parham, Stanford University: 'Human Immune System Diversity' * Evan Eichler, University of Washington: 'Human Genome Structural Variation' * Nina Jablonski, University of Pennsylvania: 'Human Pigmentation' * Michael Bamshad, University of Washington: 'Race, Ancestry, and Genomics'. Admission is free but registration is required. Please email cartaadmin@ucsd.edu.

Contact: apatterson@ucsd.edu or cartaadmin@ucsd.edu
URL: http://carta.anthropogeny.org

On February 17th Ms. Ruth Klampert will share her story. Ruth escaped from Vienna and came to the United States in 1940 with her mother. She grew up knowing little about what happened to the rest of her family, whom she left in Austria. Her story provides a unique perspective of those children who knew little about their own families' past and how they dealt with this absence. Presented by Holocaust Living History Workshop.

Contact: Marina Triner, lib-mtriner@ad.ucsd.edu
URL: http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/sites/hlhw/

In need of a FREE haircut AND want to support a great non-profit organization? Here’s your chance! The UCSD School of Medicine is sponsoring a Locks of Love hair drive on Sunday, February 21st at the Arriba Street Salon. Hair donation requirements: * Hair must be at least 6" measured tip-to-tip in a ponytail * Gray, permed or colored hair will be accepted, but NOT bleached hair * Layered hair will be accepted as long as the longest layer is at least 6" -- Please email heymanoo@ucsd.edu to sign up for appointments to be scheduled with stylists. For more information about Locks of Love, please visit: http://www.locksoflove.org

Contact: heymanoo@ucsd.edu, UCSD School of Medicine

UCSD Cares Week, May 3-7, 2010, is a community service campaign aimed at raising awareness and inspiring activism for local, national, and global social issues within the broader UC community. Organizations are invited to promote their causes and showcase the impact of their community activism. -- The mission of UCSD Cares is to develop and execute a week of community service campaigns bringing together many different organizations to promote philanthropy awareness, to raise funds for charities, and to create a unified community that truly shows UCSD Cares. -- Join us in making this happen! Attend the Info Session and learn how you can be a part of this great campus-wide event!

Contact: ucsdcares@gmail.com
URL: http://twitter.com/ucsdcares

Do you want to be on the forefront of a major sustainability movement at UCSD? Do you have a project in mind, but it just needs funding? The Green Initiative Fund can help. We have a current budget of approximately $45,000 that undergraduate student leaders can apply for. You can submit applications starting February 12th. The deadline is March 12th. Please visit http://greenfund.ucsd.edu for more details.

Contact: tgifucsd@gmail.com
URL: http://greenfund.ucsd.edu

Come VOLUNTEER at the Neighborhood Community Garden from 10am to Noon every Sunday. We're located right behind the Che Cafe. Come learn about growing your own fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices organically right here on campus. For a map and directions please visit our website at http://ncgarden.ucsd.edu. Questions? Email us at ncgarden@ucsd.edu.

Contact: ncgarden@ucsd.edu
URL: http://ncgarden.ucsd.edu

Come join the KSDT staff and DJs! Stop by KSDT's studios in the Old Student Center Thursdays at 8pm to find out how you can be involved! KSDT staffers and affiliates meet every Thursday at 8pm.

Contact: ksdtradio@yahoo.com
URL: http://ksdt.ucsd.edu/index.php

Global TIES is raising funds for Partners in Health in Haiti. PIH is an established NGO that has been working in Haiti for nearly 25 years. Currently, PIH is in charge of Haiti's largest public hospital and desperately needs donations. -- Donate now at http://act.pih.org/page/outreach/view/haitiearthquake/ucsdglobalties and help provide Haitians with much needed medical care! Immediate medical aid is needed to stem the death toll. All proceeds will go to PIH in Haiti. -- To get involved, go to www.ties.ucsd.edu, find our Facebook event under Hope for Haiti, or follow Global TIES on Twitter @GlobalTIES

Contact: zsalin@ucsd.edu
URL: http://act.pih.org/page/outreach/view/haitiearthquake/ucsdglobalties

Volunteer at the International Center! We rely on volunteer tutors to help international students, scholars and spouses develop their conversational English skills. The EIA program is a great way to meet new people and learn about other cultures. No previous experience is necessary to become a tutor. We only ask that volunteers make a year-long commitment to meet with their students once a week. To apply or for more information, please visit our website.

Contact: Sonal Kumar Turakhia, sonalk@ucsd.edu
URL: http://icenter.ucsd.edu/volunteer/volunteer_tutor.html

Come audition for the APSA's 15th Annual Benefit Talent Show! Along with showcasing underrepresented Asian and Pacific-Islander American talent, this event will support the Union of Pan-Asian Community, a local non-profit organization that addresses critical social, psychological, physical and economic needs of ethnic communities within San Diego County. So show off your talent at the audition this Sunday!

Contact: Amy Boudsady, aboudsad@ucsd.edu

Warren College employs enthusiastic, responsible, and resourceful students as Orientation Leaders to assist with the implementation of Warren College Fall Orientation sessions. We are looking for OLs for both Freshman and Transfer Orientation sessions. For more information please view the position description available online. Applications are due online by February 12, 2010 at 4:00 pm. Questions, e-mail wow@ucsd.edu

Contact: wow@ucsd.edu
URL: http://warren.ucsd.edu

Enroll in the Academic Internship Program for an empowering professional opportunity that takes you beyond the classroom. Earn academic credit for quality internships in PR and Marketing, Non-Profit, Laboratories, Accounting and Finance, Engineering, Law, Publishing, Film, Radio, TV and more. Become individually acquainted with a faculty member and work on research related to your internship. Open to all majors! Must have a minimum 2.5 overall GPA, 90 units and at least 2 upper-division courses to be eligible. Come to room 210 on the second floor of the literature building to apply now. Your future awaits you! Applications for spring quarter internships accepted January 11th through February 12th. For more info, visit our website, give us a call, or just stop by!

Contact: Academic Internship Program, aipwebmaster@ucsd.edu, 858-534-4355
URL: http://aip.ucsd.edu

Want to gain leadership experience, serve the student body and take part in real change? Need help paying for tuition? Then check out the UC Student Regent position! The UC Student Regent works with UC board members and serves as the main voice and representative of UC students. Benefits include two years paid tuition, a guaranteed parking spot, and a personal office. -- Wed 2/10, 1:00-2:00pm, Red Shoe Room, PC West Level 2 = UC Regent Open Forum w/ UC Student Delegate Regent Jesse Cheng, Voice your opinions! (Free Food!) -- Thur 2/18 before 5:00pm in the Chancellor's Office = Application Deadline -- Spread the word and encourage other UCSD students to apply! With your help and support, we can make a difference.

Contact: Heather Lucas, AS, hlucas@ucsd.edu, 858-534-4451
URL: http://as.ucsd.edu

Join current Capital Fellows for an information session on an outstanding opportunity to work in California's State Capitol -- When: Monday February 1st, 2:00-2:45pm -- Where: Social Sciences Building (SSB) 107, Dean's Conference Room -- Sponsored by the Center for California Studies at CSU Sacramento, the Capital Fellows Programs are an excellent way to engage in public service, prepare for a future career and gain experience under a seasoned mentor. Fellows are paid a stipend of $1972 a month, earn full benefits, and participate in a graduate-level public policy course during the fellowship year. -- Applications are now available online and due February 24th: www.csus.edu/calst/programs -- For more information contact Nicola Hil: NicolaHil@CaliforniaVolunteers.ca.gov

Contact: Nicola.Hil@CaliforniaVolunteers.ca.gov
URL: www.csus.edu/calst/programs

LAUNCH is designed for UCSD undergraduate students who wish to enhance their degree with a UCSD Extension Specialized Certificate. In today's economy, you need every advantage to make certain your first step into the competitive job market is successful. LAUNCH can help you to gain this edge. Certificates are offered in a variety of career fields, such as: Biotech Manufacturing, Business Analysis, Financial Analysis, Paralegal, Project Team Management, Sustainable Business Practices and more. Applications are now being accepted for Spring Quarter 2010.

Contact: Patrick Scott-Klingborg, 858-822-1460, LAUNCH@ucsd.edu
URL: http://extension.ucsd.edu/Programs/launch/index.cfm

2010-11 Grad and Undergrad Student Travel Grants -- The Institute for International, Comparative, and Area Studies (IICAS) at UCSD is pleased to announce a competition for its 2010-11 Student Travel Grants. IICAS student travel grants are directed primarily to graduate and undergraduate students in the social sciences and humanities, and are intended to partially offset research travel expenses incurred in the U.S. or abroad. Supported research should be ABOUT other societies rather than simply CONDUCTED IN other societies. Applications from fields outside the social sciences and humanities may be eligible if they deal with global issues, cross national comparisons, or research on particular societies and have a human or societal dimension. -- More info at: http://iicas.ucsd.edu/research/grants/iicas_grants.php

Contact: Martha S. Salinas, mssalinas@ucsd.edu, 858-822-1131
URL: http://iicas.ucsd.edu/research/grants/iicas_grants.php

UC San Diego helps students no matter the size of their parents' paychecks, so don’t miss out on your chance to get free money for your education. All you have to do is fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form by March 2, 2010 at www.fafsa.gov. -- Two-thirds of UC students receive financial aid, so get yours too! Filling out a FAFSA is easier than now than ever. While applying for financial aid can seem intimidating for the first-time applicant, millions of people successfully navigate the process each year and the FAFSA form has been reduced from 20 pages to seven. Go to http://fao.ucsd.edu for more info.

Contact: finaid@ucsd.edu
URL: http://fao.ucsd.edu

We want you to speak up! Are you tired of being cheated by your classmates during exams or assignments? Express your thoughts about 'why academic integrity matters' by joining a contest held by the Academic Integrity Matters (AIM) student organization. There will be prizes and a raffle. For more information, please contact us via email UCSDAIM@gmail.com or visit http://aimucsd.wordpress.com/

Contact: UCSDAIM@gmail.com, 858-822-2163
URL: http://aimucsd.wordpress.com/

Join us on a week long volunteer trip to Guatemala! You may work on projects such as painting a school, retro-fitting a building for special needs children, and planting a garden. Guatemalan government officials will welcome the group and provide a briefing on the history and culture of the area. Local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) will present a program on the needs of the area and the issues they are addressing. Evening cultural activities are planned. These experiences will help you determine if global volunteering is right for you and provide realistic, hands-on experience working in a foreign country.

Contact: eloui@ucsd.edu
URL: http://extension.ucsd.edu/cgvs

UCSD is looking for individuals to participate in an Exercise & Vaccination study. You may qualify if: * You are between 18-30 years old * You are not taking medication * You are capable of moderate to vigorous physical activity * You are free of major illnesses, including psychiatric illness. -- Individuals will be assigned either an exercise or resting group. Preliminary and follow up visits are required at the UCSD CRF for testing and examinations. Participants will complete a 15 min exercise or rest task & receive the Pneumococcal vaccination at the first visit and will return for follow up visits 7 and 28 days later. All eligible participants will be compensated up to $100. For more information call (619) 543-5831.

Contact: Exercise and Vaccination Study: (619) 543-5831

Associated Students is preparing for the 2010-2011 school year with the upcoming A.S. Elections, where students will have a chance to shape the future of the UCSD community by running or nominating representatives for various positions within A.S. Opportunities are available for those who would like to serve their fellow students, make a difference, and facilitate real change for our campus. Specific dates are listed below: * Feb 16th: Applications available, pick up at Price Center East 4th floor * Mar 3rd: Application deadline by noon! * Mar 4th: Mandatory meeting for applicants and participants * Apr 5th: Voting opens * Apr 9th: Voting closes -- We encourage all students to participate, whether through voting or becoming a candidate. Spread the word today! FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=282157614890&index=1

Contact: aselections@ucsd.edu
URL: http://as.ucsd.edu/

The Academic Success program would like to staff you for Committee! By joining ASP, you can gain volunteer hours, learn communication, leadership, and people management skills, and be part of official UCSD retention programs! ASP is looking for students to join the Tutoring Committee to help run the Tutoring Services that ASP has to offer. These positions are year-long and you can find more information and apply online on our website.

Contact: Michele Lesaca, mlesaca@ucsd.edu
URL: http://success.ucsd.edu/programs

UCSD's Photography Club Presents: Senior Portraits! Save time and money by booking a senior portrait session with Photo.Club. Our club members work around your busy schedule and let you pick the time and place for your photo shoot! -- For only $40, you get 1 hour with our talented club photographers and a digital copy of all your pictures. All funds raised are used to support the activities of the Photo.Club. Make appointments and view samples by visiting: http://www.ucsdphotoclub.com.

Contact: seniorportraits@ucsdphotoclub.com
URL: http://www.ucsdphotoclub.com/seniorportraits.jpg

Have you experienced intense fear of being embarrassed or evaluated negatively by others in a variety of social and performance situations such as: Meeting new people? Talking in front of a group? Going to parties? Interacting with those you are attracted to? Dealing with authority figures? Eating or writing in front of others? -- You may be eligible to participate in an experimental research study at UCSD Department of Psychiatry comparing several study drug options for social phobia. If you are 18 years of age or older, and are interested in this research program, please call: 1-877-UCSD-SHY (1-877-827-3749).

Contact: 1-877-UCSD-SHY (1-877-827-3749)
URL: http://www.veryshy.org/

Are you now suffering from any of the following?: Nightmares or flashbacks * Persistent anxiety * Difficulty sleeping * Difficulty concentrating -- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects many people. You may be eligible to participate in a study being conducted by researchers in the Department of Psychiatry at UCSD investigating new treatments for individuals suffering from these symptoms.You must be between the ages of 18-65, in generally good health, and not currently in psychotherapy for PTSD. For more information and to see if you qualify, please call: 858-534-6445

Contact: Holly Ramsawh, 858-534-6445
URL: http://www.veryshy.org/

You may qualify for free psychological treatment. Researchers in the Department of Psychiatry at UCSD are conducting a brain imaging study that provides free psychological treatment to individuals experiencing excessive worry or panic attacks. Compensation is provided. You must be between the ages of 18-55, a nonsmoker, and not currently taking psychiatric medication. Other eligibility criteria apply. Please call 858-534-6445 for more information and to see if you qualify.

Contact: Holly Ramsawh, 858-534-6445
URL: http://www.veryshy.org/

Looking for a quick and easy way to make some money? We are looking for healthy subjects to participate in EEG research studies measuring brain activity. You must be between the ages of 18 and 30 to participate. The first hour of the experiment involves putting on an electrode cap that rests on your head. The next 2-3 hours involves responding to pictures on a computer screen with the push of a button. Compensation is $10 an hour for about 3 hours of participation. If interested, please sign-up on the web at http://sdepl.ucsd.edu/sign_me_up.shtml or call us in the ERP Lab at 858-534-5562.

Contact: Jennifer Padwal, 858-534-5562
URL: http://sdepl.ucsd.edu/sign_me_up.shtml

You might be eligible for a research study on the effects of exercise and the internet on smoking cessation if you meet the following criteria: * Smoke at least 10 cigarettes a day * Have smoked regularly for at least 3 years * Are motivated to quit smoking * Do not exercise enough to meet physical activity recommendations * 18-64 years old * Body mass index (BMI) less than 35 * Cleared by your physician to exercise moderately * Fluently speak, read, and write in English * Have daily access to the Internet -- For more information about the study and to find out if you qualify, please contact Sarah Linke, M.S., M.P.H., Principal Investigator, at (858) 552-8585, Ext. 5979.

Contact: 858-552-8585, Extension 5979
URL: http://walkawayucsd.org

All students can get H1N1 Vaccine through Student Health - Nurses Clinic. -- $10. fee; no appt needed - just walk in. See web for hours: http://studenthealth.ucsd.edu

Contact: Patricia Grillo, pgrillo@ucsd.edu, 858-822-1015
URL: http://studenthealth.ucsd.edu