Spring 2006
Social Action Leadership Class: Globalization & Peace? (SA)
April 12th - May 24th
Seven (7) Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00 PM, Gallery A, 2nd floor Price Center in Sun God Lounge
Enroll by attending first class - Fulfills requirements for leadership certificate.
This class will build leadership skills while exploring the process of globalization and how it affects peace in the world. Dialogue will revolve around current events and issues such as international organizations, economic democracy and citizen diplomacy. Students will complete a group project. Class includes seven SA workshops.


WORKSHOPS

Social Action Community Involvement (TBA) (worth 3 workshops) (SA) (G)
You arrange your own schedule and activities. Engage in 6 hours of social action - volunteer service or social change advocacy. Submit a two page description with a verifying signature & contact information. For community service and social justice opportunities see: http://lead.ucsd.edu
Guidelines for paper
~ Julia Adame, Associate Director, LEAD Center

Thursday, April 6, 2006
12:00-1:00pm - International Center
Cesar E. Chavez Kick Off Reception (SA) (G) A reception honoring San Diego's Herman Bacca and celebrating the acquisition of his important Chicano Civil rights documents by the UCSD Library's Special Collection.
~ UCSD Cesar E. Chavez Committee

Monday, April 10, 2006
2:00-3:30 PM - Price Center, Gallery A
Price Center Event & Conference Planning 101 (G)
Learn the necessary steps to planning and facilitating a successful event or conference and see what resources are available to you through the University Centers.
~ Tom Colley, Operations Manager, University Centers
~ John Payne, Scheduling & Events Manager, University Centers

Monday, April 10, 2006
5:00-6:00PM - Price Center, Gallery A
Human Relations in Organizations: Recruiting, Training, and Developing Organizational Members (O) (G)
Looks at how leadership can interact successfully with the people in the organization to ensure satisfaction, meaningful work, and productivity. Student organizations at UCSD as well as broader organizational contexts will be considered.
- Dr. William Howe, Director, LEAD Center

Tuesday, April 11, 2006
5:00-6:00PM - Price Center, Gallery A
Organizational Marketing: Getting the Word Out to Current and Potential Constituents (O) (G)
Examines means to successfully market an organization and enhance its success. Student organizations at UCSD as well as broader organizational contexts will be considered.
~ Dr. William Howe, Director, LEAD Center

Wednesday, April 12, 2006
4:00-5:00PM - Price Center - Gallery A
Globalization & Peace? (SA) (G)
Globalization: What is it and why does it have powerful proponents and harsh critics? Globalization has paved the way for economic exploitation. Yet many welcome globalization as a pathway to unity and peace. Let's talk.
~ Julia Adame, Assoc Director, LEAD Center

Wednesday, April 12, 2006
5:00-6:00PM - Price Center, Gallery A
Getting Started: Help, I Don't Know How to Begin! (E) (G)
You want your own business but don't know how to begin. This workshop will show you how you can get started.
~ Guest Speaker

Wednesday, April 12, 2006
5:00-6:00PM - Price Center, Santa Barbara/Los Angeles Room
MCAT Computer-Based Test Info Session (G)
The MCAT is changing to a Computer-Based Test (CBT) in 2007. Come find out what the main changes will be and how best to tackle this exam in the new format.
~ Princeton Review

Thursday, April 13, 2006
5:00-6:00PM - Price Center, Gallery A
Cracking the GRE (G)
A Princeton Review expert instructor will go over the structure and types of questions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), the standardized test needed for admission into most general grad schools.
~ Princeton Review

Monday, April 17, 2006
5:00-6:00PM - Price Center, Gallery A
Organizational Fund Raising: How to Raise the Funds You Need for Organizational Success (O) (G)
Focuses on specific strategies for developing and sustaining an organization through fund raising initiatives. Student Organizations at UCSD as well as broader organizational contexts will be considered.
~ Dr. William Howe, Director, LEAD Center

Tuesday, April 18, 2006
3:00-4:30PM - Price Center, Gallery A
How to Run An Effective Meeting and Still Have Fun! (G)
Learn the do's and don'ts of running a successful meeting. Useful tips will be shared on the basic steps to make those meetings more organized and productive for everyone.
~ Liora Kian Gutierrez, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Revelle College

Wednesday, April 19, 2006
4:00-5:00PM - Price Center, Gallery A
Globalization & International Organizations (SA) (G)
Learn about the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, the World Bank and trade blocks such as NAFTA, CAFTA, & the European Union. Discuss the impact these international organizations have on the process of globalization.
~ Dr. David Mares, Professor, Political Science

Wednesday, April 19, 2006
5:00-6:30PM - Price Center, Gallery A
Riding the Financial Waves (E) (G)
The first step in becoming financially independent is to understand the current economic problems in our society. This seminar offers important views on financial wealth, its management and acquisition. Learn how to take control of your personal finances and prepare a prosperous financial future.
~ Alex Mazloom

Thursday, April 20, 2006
3:00-4:00PM - Gallery A
I'm A Transfer Student...Now What?? (G)
Join us for an interactive session to learn about ways to get connected and navigate the many resources available to you at UCSD. We want you to be successful in your transition to your new home! New and experienced transfers welcome!
~ Liora Kian Gutierrez, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Revelle College
~ Dale Masterson, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Sixth College

Thursday, April 20, 2006
5:00-6:00PM - Price Center, San Francisco/Santa Cruz Room
Getting Money for Your Venture (E) (G)
Looks at tips and strategies for funding a start-up venture.
~ Guest Speaker

Friday, April 21, 2006
9:00-10:30AM - Student Leadership Chambers
Hazing: Would You Know It If You Saw It?? (G)
Whether you are on a sports team, in a fraternity/sorority, a residence hall or an academic organization, it seems like we all have a different definition of hazing. Do you think you would know it if you saw it? Through a fun, interactive workshop, we will explore policies and resources in a way that will leave no doubt in your mind.
~ Amber Ebner, Diversity Education Coordinator and Multicultural Greek
   Council Advisor, University of Southern California

Saturday, April 22, 2006 **DOUBLE STAMP DAY**
10:00AM - 3:00PM - Great Hall of Eleanor Roosevelt College
Life 101: Thinking Outside the Books (G)
Successfully navigate the transition from student life to the world beyond UCSD at this special half-day seminar featuring workshops. UCSD Alumni, Thom Sherman, producer of "Lost" and "Alias", and Carrie Gugger, contestant from "The Apprentice: Martha Stewart".
~ UCSD Alumni Association & Career Services Center

Monday, April 24, 2006
2:00- 3:30pm -Price Center, Davis/Riverside Room
Know Thyself: Personality Types and Leadership (G)
Take a short personality profile and learn how an understanding of personality differences will help you learn about yourself and enhance your leadership skills.
~ Emily Marx, Interim Director, SOLO

Monday, April 24, 2006
5:00-6:00PM - Price Center, Gallery A
Leadership Succession in Organizations: Ensuring Smooth Transitions (O) (G)
Considers various means of ensuring leadership succession and the sustainability of an organization over time. Student organizations at UCSD as well as broader organizational contexts will be considered.
~ Dr. William Howe, Director, LEAD Center

Tuesday, April 25, 2006
5:00-6:00PM, Price Center - Gallery A
Looking at Start-Up Ventures from the Perspective of a Venture Capital Company (E) (G)
Examines why some ventures get funded and others don't. Looks at all aspects of new ventures.
~ Guest Speaker

Tuesday, April 25, 2006
8:00-9:30 PM - Price Center Theatre
Hate Speech - Sketch Comedy with a Lesson (SA) (G)
This theatrical workshop dramatizes the impact of hate/bias motivated speech on students and campus communities using an entertaining and provocative format. Following the performance, members of the cast will facilitate a discussion of the issues raised during the performance.
~ Student Office of Human Relations & UCSD Express to Success Programs.

Wednesday, April 26, 2006
4:00-5:00PM - Price Center, Gallery A
From Charity to Activism: Many Paths to Social Justice (SA) (G)
There is no peace without justice. Explore different ways you can work for justice through community service & social change advocacy.
~ Emily Marx, Interim Director, SOLO

Wednesday, April 26, 2006
5:00-6:00PM, Price Center - Gallery A
Entrepreneurial Thinking: Creating and Sustaining a New Venture (E) (G)
Considers the role of creativity, imagination, and an entrepreneurial frame of mind in starting and succeeding in an entrepreneurial venture.
~ Guest Speaker

Wednesday, April 26, 2006
7:00- 9:00pm -Price Center Theatre
Teatro de la Tierra performs "Heroes and Legends" (SA) (G)
Music and spoken word tell the stories of historic fighters in the Chicano/Mexicano struggle for equal rights and justice.
~ Helen Edison Lecture Series

Thursday, April 27, 2006
4:00-5:00PM - Price Center, Gallery A
Introduction to Intergroup Dialogue (SA) (G)
This workshop will introduce students to the dialogue process, an experiential approach to learning about cultural differences and exploring personal and social identities.
~ Debbie Lou, Program Coordinator, Student Office of Human Relations

Monday, May 1, 2006
5:00-6:00PM - Price Center, Gallery A
Organizational Development: The OD Model for Ensuring Success (O) (G)
Considers recent work in Organizational Development theory and practice designed to ensure organizational improvement.
~ Dr. William Howe, Director, LEAD Center

Tuesday, May 2, 2006
3:30-4:30PM -Price Center, Gallery A
Resume Writing for Internships & Part-Time Jobs (G)
Learn how to write a resume for the first time or update a current resume step-by-step for internships, part-time jobs, or even jobs after graduation.
~ Rhian Concepion, Advisor, Career Services Center

Wednesday, May 3, 2006
4:00-5:00PM - Price Center, Gallery A
Economic Democracy: No Justice, No Peace (SA) (G)
The environmental and social crises of the world are fundamentally interconnected to our daily buying habits which can have a resonating effect throughout the global community. Through educational campaigns and grassroots activism for Fair Trade, OEOJ@UCSD empowers individuals to make informed choices that promote sustainability and justice.
~ Viraf Soroushian, One Earth One Justice @ UCSD

Wednesday, May 3, 2006
5:00-6:00PM - Price Center, Gallery A
Entrepreneurial Ventures in the Biotech World (E) (G)
Focuses on start-up ventures in the biotechnology industry, with emphasis on San Diego.
~ Guest Speaker

Thursday, May 4, 2006
5:00-6:00PM - Price Center, Gallery A
Organizational Conflict: A Focus on Group-Level Differences (O) (G)
Treats conflict within organizations and groups, and how to manage it. Looks at specific conflicts in student organizations at UCSD and in San Diego-based organizations.
~ Dr. William Howe, Director, LEAD Center

Saturday, May 6, 2006
8:00AM-4:00PM - Meet for breakfast on Sun God Lawn
Hands on San Diego - Community Service Projects (SA) (G)
Inspirational guest speaker, continental breakfast, community service projects such as graffiti clean-up, beach clean-up, assisting at a convalescent home, and planting trees; lunch & dialogue back on campus.
~Must register by 4/28 in AS Volunteer Connection Office, 2nd flr, Price Center, volconn@ucsd.edu

Monday, May 8, 2006
2:00- 3:00PM - Price Center, Santa Barbara/Los Angeles Room
Public Speaking (SA) (G)
You CAN learn how to communicate clearly, comfortably, and powerfully as a student leader. Learn how you can become an effective speaker!
~ Sara Henry Saraceno, Director, UCSD Express to Success Programs

Monday, May 8, 2006
5:00-6:00PM, Price Center, Gallery B
Decision Making and Delegation in Organizations (O) (G)
Examines different decision making models and styles, as well as the closely related subject of delegation. Introduces specific organizations and leaders, and how they make decisions and delegate.
~ Dr. William Howe, Director, LEAD Center

Tuesday, May 9, 2006
3:30-4:30PM - Price Center, Santa Barbara/Los Angeles Room
Finding An Internship (G)
Tips and tools for effectively finding an internship that is fun, rewarding, challenging, and the best preparation for your future career.
~ Rhian Concepion, Advisor, Career Services Center

Wednesday, May 10, 2006
4:00-5:00PM - Price Center, Gallery A
Changing the Paradigm of Violence (SA) (G)
North American society is one of the most violent on the planet. Learn about the root causes of violence and its effects on society. Discover a powerful way you can help change the paradigm of violence by supporting a "US Department of Peace and Nonviolence"
~ Americans for the Department of Peace http://www.afdop.org

Wednesday, May 10, 2006
From Rags to Riches (E) (G)
5:00-6:00PM - Price Center, San Francisco/Santa Cruz Room
Marc Paskin, a La Jolla resident, tells about how he started with one thousand dollars upon graduating from college and turned it into a real estate empire of over one hundred million dollars in twenty years. He describes how he went from poverty, to living on the beach in La Jolla, flying around the world in a private jet, and rising to become San Diego's "Donald Trump." This is truly an amazing, eye-opening workshop!
~ Marc Paskin, President, Paskin Properties

Wednesday, May 10, 2006
7:00-10:00PM - Center Hall 105
Filmscreening "Walkout" (SA) (G)
The new HBO film about the 1968 Chicano, student-led educational reform movement in Los Angeles. Sal Castro, the teacher who helped the students organize, will be present.
~ Darlene Mercado, Student Organizations Advisor, SOLO

Thursday, May 11, 2006
5:00-6:00PM - Price Center, San Francisco/Santa Cruz Room
Secret Tips from an Entrepreneur who Succeeded (E) (G)
Personal tips from another entrepreneur that helped her succeed in a successful business. - Guest Speaker

Monday, May 15, 2006
2:00- 3:00PM - Price Center, San Francisco/Santa Cruz Room
Understanding Group Dynamics and Personality Styles (G)
Attend this interactive session and explore ways to turn individual personality styles into one dynamic group!
~ Sara Henry Saraceno, Director, UCSD Express to Success Programs

Monday, May 15, 2006
5:00-6:00PM - Price Center, Gallery A
Preparing for a New Annual Cycle in Organizational Contexts (O) (G)
Focuses on how organizations complete an annual cycle and anticipate a new annual cycle. Considers both student organizations and organizations in broader contexts.
~ Dr. William Howe, Director, LEAD Center

~Wednesday, May 17, 2006
5:00-6:00PM - Price Center, Gallery A
How to Make an Idea Work: The Example of UCSD's Sunshine Store (E) (G)
The store's long-time manager discusses the evolution of an idea into a huge and soon-to-be even bigger success. How did she do it? Come hear her fascinating account.
~ Bonnie Harmon, Manager, The Sunshine Store

Wednesday, May 17, 2006
4:00-5:00PM - Price Center, Gallery A
Women As Powerful Peacemakers (SA) (G)
This is an interactive workshop designed to provide an experience that illuminates the powers of women as peacemakers. For men & women!
~ Julia Adame, LEAD Center

Wednesday, May 24, 2006
4:00-6:00PM - International Center
Globalization - The Good, the Bad & You (SA) (G)
Hear a panel with different perspectives on globalization. Join round table dialogues to share your perspective and discuss what you can do to contribute to the world. Enjoy dynamic dance performance and snacks.
~ The LEAD Center Interns