UC Irvine Parents eNews
 

February 2017
Issue No. 83


Six ways to beat the winter blues - tips to share with your student


This time of year, many students start dragging a bit. They might be experiencing the "winter blues" or, more seriously, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Here are great tips for parents to share with their students about staying healthy and happy all winter long.
Parent & family involvement opportunities
ANTEATER FAMILY WEEKEND at UCI Homecoming
February 24 & 25  

Register today to walk a mile in your student's shoes and see what's it's like to be an Anteater! Grab a seat in the front of the class and listen to an inspiring lecture, chat with the Dean over a cup of coffee, and hear directly from UCI's Provost, Enrique Lavernia. Then come "Party in the Park" with the larger UCI community for Homecoming 2017!

PARENT & FAMILY COFFEE SOCIALS
SAVE THE DATE:
Saturday, May 6, 2017
It's time for the next Parent & Family Coffee Socials! Come join fellow Anteater parents and family members in your local neighborhood for a casual gathering to connect with one another and receive important UCI updates and resources.

Coffee Socials will be held at a local coffee shop or a private residence in various regions. We are currently recruiting hosts! If you are interested in hosting an event, please email parentprograms@uci.edu. Registration will open in late March.

Get a jump on college success
 
High School Summer Institute in Law
Monday - Friday, July 31 - August 4, 2017
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
UC Irvine School of Law
Website »          PDF brochure » 
 
Free webinar:
High School Summer Institute in Law Planning Session
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
12 - 12:45 p.m. 
The Anti-Cancer Challenge Cycle & Run for Cures
Ride, run or volunteer for a cancer-free world June 10-11, 2017 at Angel Stadium. 100% of proceeds go directly to lifesaving cancer research at the Chao Family Comprehensive Center. By working together, we can build a cancer-free future for our families, friends and neighbors.

Challenge weekend will begin on Saturday, June 10, 2017 with a free Anti-Cancer Challenge Festival including live entertainment, a children's ride, stationary bike (spin) event, food from local vendors, craft beer and exhibits.

Sunday, June 11, 2017 will feature a cycling ride ranging from 10-100 miles and 5K run walk with a finish line festival.

More information at Anti-CancerChallenge.org
   
If you would like to be a Team Captain for a "UCI Parents" team, email parentprograms@uci.edu to volunteer.

Questions? Contact the Anti-Cancer Challenge team at anti-cancerchallenge@uci.edu or 714.456.7066. Follow on Facebook #weareANTIcancer


Quick Links
 
Homecoming Party in the Park & Anteater Family Weekend 2.25.17 »
My College Bookstore app: UCI textbook shopping made easy »
UCI receives record number of applications for fall 2017 »
Stellar UCI nursing program becomes a school »
NY Times ranks UCI No.4 of "America's Great Working-Class
Colleges" »
HyperXite team places 5th in Hyperloop challenge »

UCI launches Master of Finance program »
Native American physicist blazes trail for others at UCI »
 
UCI assistant professor makes Forbes list of high achievers »
UCI assistant professor honored with a 2017 Presidential Early Career Award »
Celebrate the opening of UCI Libraries' Winter Exhibit, Our Majestic Lands: California's National Parks on
Feb. 28 »
UCI Illuminations -
Arts & Culture Events »



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