We recognize the value of the co-curricular experience. Many of the things you will learn and the people you meet at the university involve activities in your residence hall. Residence Life staff work hard to involve you in a variety of programs and activities sponsored throughout the year. The Resident Advisors (RA), Program Coordinators (PC) and the Residence Hall Association (RHA) work in conjunction and separately to provide you with over 400 opportunities each year. There is generally something for everyone, and we welcome feedback and ideas from YOU, the residents.
Overall, our programs are designed to connect our residents to their surroundings while involving them in their community. The staff classifies programs into three different categories: Educational, Academic, and Social. Educational programs introduce new or different concepts to students. Many involve life skills or self awareness. Academic Programs focus on skills and tools that enable students to be academically successful. Social activities involve building community through increasing social interactions, entertainment and fun. The programs happen in your hall or across campus.
Examples of programs have included:
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Welcome Week: A week of educational, academic and social programming designed to acclimate you to campus living and connect you with your community.
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Large Scale Dances: Programs like Monte Carlo, SS Lothian, and The Underground bring the residents out to have a good time. Meet other community members, listen to some great music and enjoy yourself.
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Barbecues: Sometimes it’s nice to eat outside and socialize with community members. In addition to the great food, entertainment is provided.
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Awareness Workshops: Seminars and workshops that educate residents on a variety of topics including AIDS Awareness, study skills, sexual health, time management, dating, relationships, and multicultural connections.
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Off Campus Activities: Includes trips to museums, film festivals, shopping malls, coffee shops and other interesting places.
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Hall Dinners: Special meals that connect you with members of your floor community. Often take place outside of the dining halls.
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Diversity Initiatives: At UCR we honor and celebrate diversity and encourage our residents to do the same. Many of the programs and activities involve learning about people from different backgrounds and cultures.
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Community Service- These activities are designed to connect you with the community outside of campus. Past events have included clothing and food drives, trick or treating with local children, or helping out at one of the many local service centers.
Events are posted on a quarterly calendar located throughout the residence halls. While these are only a snapshot of the activities offered, we encourage you to seek out staff members if you are interested in other types of programs.