Bring your family back to UC San Diego for our second annual All-Campus Family Weekend. Activities are planned Friday through Sunday for your family to reconnect with your student and experience the unique aspects of UC San Diego. Take part in the Chancellor's Challenge 5K Run/Walk for Scholars, listen to a faculty lecture, attend our Family Dinner & Comedy Night at The Loft, visit the Birch Aquarium, watch students perform, and much more! Registration is now open! More information available on the Family Weekend Web site.

Billing and Payment Information

Students' Fall 2009 billing statement is now available on TritonLink for authorized payers to view and pay. Due to system problems, some of the e-Bill courtesy emails were not sent on September 1. All e-mails are being re-sent as of September 3, which may result in some duplicate e-mail messages. If any payments have been made to your student's account since September 1, you can see the updated balance under "Current Account Activity."

Remember the deadline to pay fees is September 18! Read more about deadlines, billing statements, and other finance information on the Parents & Families Finances Web site.

How to Protect Your College Student From the Flu

As many parents and family members are aware, influenza has been circulating throughout San Diego since Spring, and can be spread easily from person to person. Therefore, we are taking steps to help limit the spread of the flu at UC San Diego, but, we need your help! We are working closely with the San Diego Public Health Department to monitor flu conditions and make decisions about the best steps to take concerning the UC San Diego campus community. We will keep you updated with new information as it becomes available to the campus. For now, university staff are doing everything we can to keep our institution operating as usual.

Here are a few things you can do to help:

Encourage your student to practice good hand hygiene by washing their hands with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
Remind your student to practice respiratory etiquette by covering their mouth and nose with a tissue when they cough or sneeze. If they do not have a tissue, cough or sneeze into their elbow or shoulder, not into their hands. Tell them to avoid touching their eyes, nose, or mouth; germs are spread this way.
Provide your student with alcohol-based cleaning wipes or sprays and instruct them to clean commonly used areas, such as computer keyboards, door handles, and desks.
Make sure your student knows the signs and symptoms of the flu. A fever is a temperature taken with a thermometer that is equal to or greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius. Tell them to look for possible signs of fever in others - if the person feels very warm, has a flushed appearance, or is sweating or shivering.
Emphasize to your student that they should stay home if they have flu or flu-like illness for at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever. This should be determined without the use of fever-reducing medications (any medicine that contains ibuprofen or acetaminophen). Students should not go to class or work if they have flu or flu-like symptoms.
Remind your student to promptlyseek medical attention if they have a medical condition that puts them at increased risk of severe illness from flu (obesity, pregnancy, chronic lung, heart, kidney or liver disease, diabetes, immunocompromised) OR if they develop severe symptoms such as increased fever, shortness of breath, chest pain or pressure, or rapid breathing.
Encourage your student to visit the Student Health Service Web site for general information, or call if they want to speak to a healthcare provider.

Here are some things Student Health Services is planning to help your student at UCSD:

Same Day appointments and/or phone triage for students
"Sick Kits" containing thermometer, cough syrup, acetaminophen, throat lozenges, hand sanitizer, and tissues for purchase at the Student Health Center.
"Flu Buddies" to assist with delivery of meals and sick kits, and to check-in with ill students
Flu vaccines-both seasonal and H1N1-will be available at the Student Health Center, as well as mini-clinics around campus; check the Student Health Services Web site for information on dates/times/locations. Student Health Services is still waiting for the H1N1 vaccine, but will notify students by Twitter and on the Student Health Services Web site when it is available.
Sponsoring a student video contest for the best flu prevention U-tube video. The winner will receive cash and prizes, as well as a display on all Wellness Web siteand UCSD TV.
Participating in weekly meetings of the UC San Diego Emergency Operations Committee to share information, continue to update plans, and provide support for the campus as needed
Updating information on the Student Health Services Web site and working with TritonLink to ensure accurate and timely sharing of information and services

Please visit the Student Health Service Web site or the UCSD TritonLink Flu Web page for ongoing updates.

On-Campus Housing Information

As students arrive on campus many family members are asking questions about on-campus housing. From our Housing office, see information regarding room assignments, billing, and the move-in process.

Room Assignment

Your student has been notified of their room assignment and roommate(s) information via a "Welcome Letter/E-Mail." College Residential Life Offices sent this e-letter directly to your student containing important move-in information including a link for your student to access their room assignment, mailbox number, and roommate information online.

Rooms were assigned by College-based Residential Life Offices. Students were matched based on their gender, date of housing application, College of registration, and preferences indicated on the Personal History Form they submitted. All these factors played a role in the room assignment process.

IMPORTANT: If your student has questions about their assigned roommate he/she may only contact their College of Registration Residential Life Office for information. E-mail addresses and phone numbers for each College can be found on the Housing Web site.

For information regarding Early Move-In, September Orientation and the Buy Up Dining Plan options ask your student to log into My Room Assignment for more information. Take the time with your student to look at the links provided on the left side of this site to answer all your housing related questions.

Billing and the UC San Diego Billing Statement

First year students were sent their university billing statement via e-mail on August 31 with a September 18 payment deadline. Keep in mind Housing charges are separate from registration fees, and in the Housing Contract process your student chose to pay Housing fees on a Monthly, Quarterly, or In-Full basis. Therefore, when reviewing your student's billing statement, keep in mind that payments for fees/tuition and Housing may have different payment deadlines.

Early Move-In

This year all students living on-campus will be offered the option to move in earlier than the first day of the Housing contract, which is Saturday, September 19, 2009. The cost for early move-in is $50 per day and could begin as early as Wednesday, September 16. This information does not apply to residents attending the September orientation sessions as these students have early move in arrangements already confirmed. More details will be available on the My Room Assignment Web site.

No Show - Loss of Space

If an on-campus resident does not take occupancy by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, September 22 it will be understood that the student no longer wishes to live on-campus and their space will be given to a wait listed student. If there are extenuating travel issues, students must call their College Residential Life Office for a possible exception.

Revelle/Muir Residence Hall Construction Activity

Construction and/or remodeling to residential and dining buildings on the UC San Diego campus and in the vicinity of the residence halls and apartments is scheduled for the 2009 - 2010 academic year. Construction is expected to occur during normal daytime working hours and will result in disturbances and disruptions, including but not limited to, increased noise and dust in the area surrounding the residence halls and apartments. Students living on-campus were advised of this scheduled construction in their 2009 - 2010 Housing Contract.

Academic Calendar Link

The quarter moves quickly. Be sure to stay abreast of upcoming stressful points of the quarter and breaks! See the Academic Calendar for more information.

Student health insurance is mandated by the UC regents. Therefore, insurance policies (even personal policies) must have sufficient coverage to ensure students are able to obtain needed health services. The University provides a plan where students are AUTOMATICALLY enrolled. If you have other health insurance that meets the required coverage, students may choose to opt out of the UC insurance plan (SHIP). Before your student begins classes at UC San Diego be sure you review your health insurance policy with your student and understand what is covered and how to access services before classes start. For more information about the plan, how your student can waive the UC insurance, waiver deadlines, and other information, please visit the SHIP Web site.

Welcome Week & Convocation

convo UC San Diego's annual tradition of Welcome Week is a week of activities and events designed to assist our students in making friends, learning about campus resources, and exploring the many opportunities for involvement on campus. Two important campus traditions are part of Welcome Week: Convocation and Unolympics.

Convocation is a tradition at UC San Diego that brings over 4,000 new students together for a special welcome to the university's community of scholars. This year Convocation will take place on Tuesday, September 22 at 5:00 pm on RIMAC Field. Students will hear from noteworthy and honorable speakers, such as Chancellor Fox, a distinguished faculty member, the Associated Students President, and an aspiring young alumnus. Following Convocation, dinner will be served on RIMAC Field. In this communal setting, students will be able to mingle with faculty and discuss their aspirations for their undergraduate experience. The next time this same group of young scholars meets again on RIMAC Field will

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be Commencement! Please encourage your student to attend and be part of this memorable college experience. See the Convocation Web site for more information.

The 27th annual Unolympics is one of the longest running traditions at UC San Diego. In this competition, all six Colleges come together to compete for the coveted Golden Shoe trophy. Unolympics will take place Wednesday, September 23 at 1:30 pm on the RIMAC Track & Field. Ask your student if their College won "the shoe" this year! See the Unolympics Web site for more information.

Other events part of Welcome Week include S'mores at the Shores, a Hypnosis Show, Triton Power Hour, Meet the Beach, movie screenings, and tons of sessions to learn more about the place students will call home! Learn more about all the events of Welcome Week.

Garden of Eden Organic Produce Delivery

UC San Diego is proud to be a delivery site for Garden of Eden organic produce. Garden of Eden is a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program for San Diego and other southern California regions. Students, faculty, and staff have joined to support local farms and to have produce delivered fresh each week. Sign up your student! See the Garden of Eden Web site for more information. The pick up location for UC San Diego is in the Great Hall on the Eleanor Roosevelt College campus site.

College News

Take Me Out to the Ballgame...

Students are encouraged to join across Colleges at the San Diego Padres baseball game, Wednesday, September 30, 7:05 pm. Students can purchase tickets for $10 at their College and a bus ticket for $2. Encourage your student to check out a Padres game at Petco Park! More information is available on the Welcome Week Web site.

Muir Dining Hall Closed for Renovation

Muir College's dining hall, Sierra Summit, has been closed temporarily for major renovations. In the meantime, students, staff, and visitors can dine at nearby Revelle College's Plaza Café, as well as Marshall College's Ocean View Terrace. MOM ("Middle-of-Muir") will remain open (apart from a to-be-announced interlude for its own renovation) for snacks, sodas, coffee, tea, pastries, and sundry items. When Sierra Summit reopens in Fall 2010, expect a fresh menu, updated look, shorter lines, and a new-and-improved seating area!

Muir College Residence Hall Groundbreaking Ceremony

Muir College will be holding a Groundbreaking Ceremony on October 13, to initiate construction of the College's new residence hall. The apartments, scheduled to open in September, 2011, will house 275 second-year Muir students who previously had to find housing elsewhere. Therefore, for the first time, all second-year Muir students can remain at Muir, enhancing our

already strong sense of community. Chancellor Marye Anne Fox and Provost Susan Smith are expected to speak at the ceremony.

Campus News & Updates

2009 UCSD EAP Research Award Winners

Two UC San Diego students have been awarded University of California scholarships to conduct research abroad. Read the UC San Diego news story about the students and their research activities.

Celebrate the High Holidays with Hillel at UCSD

UCSD Hillel will be holding all services on-campus during the upcoming academic year. Rosh Hashanah begins the evening of Friday, September 18 and Yom Kippur begins the evening of September 27. Hillel is excited to offer free dinner and services for all students.

Tickets are free for full-time students and are available from staff at the Hillel offices. The free tickets include information about exact service times, locations, and pre-holiday dinners. Email Leah at lnewman@hillelsd.org with questions. For more information about UCSD Hillel, visit the Web site.

Society '60: An All-Access Pass to the Triton Network

Society '60, UC San Diego's Student Alumni Association, offers exclusive opportunities that will enhance your student's UCSD experience and pave the way for life after graduation. From networking events with prominent alumni and career assistance opportunities, to preferred seating at campus celebrations, giveaways and discounts, Society '60 is an all-access pass to the Triton Network.

Annual membership in Society '60 is $25. Sign up your student on the Alumni Association Membership Web site, or purchase a Starter Pack. Starter Packs are the one-stop option for spirit gear, residence hall/apartment décor, and a Bookstore coupon booklet (save up to $200). Starter Packs will be available for purchase beginning September 4 from the University Bookstore.

New Student Welcome Party at the UC San Diego Bookstore

New first year and transfer students cannot miss this exclusive event! On Tuesday, October 13, 6:30 - 9:30 pm the UC San Diego Bookstore will host festivities for new students including raffles, refreshments, event-only sales, and information sessions about UC San Diego student organizations. Remind your student to mark their calendar!

Summer Send Off Picnics

sendoff The UCSD Alumni Association invites incoming students and their families to an annual tradition, the Summer Send Off Picnics. These fun, family-style picnics serve as a welcome to the UC San Diego community, and ease incoming students' transition into college by connecting them with other students from their region. The picnics are organized by regional alumni chapters, so many graduates will be on hand to answer questions and share stories of surf, sun, and studies at UC San Diego.

This is a FREEevent and the main dish will be provided by the local UCSD alumni chapter. However, this is a potluck picnic, so students/families should bring a salad, side dish, dessert or beverage to share with four to six other guests.

For dates and to RSVP online see the Alumni Association Web site.

San Diego Asian Film Festival: October 15 - 29, 2009

SDAFF invites the UC San Diego community to a weekend full of the best in Asian American Independent and Asian International films. To learn more about the films showing during the festival, see the San Diego Asian Film Festival Web site. Films will be showing at the Hazard Center UltraStar Cinemas, Mission Valley, 7510 Hazard Center Drive #100.

Parent & Family Giving

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Whether your remarkable young person is a returning student or just starting at UC San Diego, welcome to a new academic year and sharing an amazing educational experience! When you cannot be here, rest assured that our administrators, professors, and staff will guide, connect and care for your student through wellness efforts, communications tools, and educational enhancements. And what helps to support these vital programs is the Parents Fund ... the gift that keeps on giving.

Below are just a small sampling of how donations to the Parents Fund support UC San Diego students:

Student Wellness Initiative - To ensure that UC San Diego students are happy and healthy, the university is addressing their physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs with a holistic, collaborative approach across multiple disciplines. Learn more about student wellness initiatives on the Wellness Center Web site.
Family Connections- The campus has launched a myriad of programs and tools that enable families to stay connected, including the Family Helpline at (858) 534-7273, Family Weekend activities October 23-25, the monthly Triton Family Connection e-newsletter, and see our enhanced Parents & Families Web site.
UC San Diego's Six Colleges - Whether you choose to give to the Parents Fund or to a Provost's Fund at your student's College, gifts of all sizes help provide essential complements to classroom instruction and enrich the educational experience through leadership training, tutoring, and expanded resources during midterms and finals.

giving2 The University of California takes its role as educator of our future leaders very seriously. These are financially challenging times for individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations such as public universities, but preserving the excellence of our academic programs and campus life is a top priority.

Today, less than 12% of our annual budget comes from the State of California for education. Although support for public institutions of higher education continues to shrink, UC San Diego still stands strong-in fact, the latestU.S. News & World Report rankings place UCSD as the 7th best public university in the nation. But to bridge the funding gap, we must increasingly rely on the generosity of families like you to help maintain the world-class education and experience UC San Diego provides our 28,500 students.

Charitable gifts to the Parents Fund are more important now than any other time in the history of our young university. For the 2009-2010 academic year, our goal is to raise $1.1 banner million through Parent and Family Giving to boost vital programs and initiatives that may be threatened in the current economic climate.

It is easy to give to the UC San Diego Parents Fund or to a Provost's Fund at your student's College - simply visit the Parent and Family Giving Web siteand click on the "Give Now" icon. For more information, please contact the Parent and Family Giving Director, Toni Tschann, at ttschann@ucsd.edu or (858) 822-3867.

Strong families prepare students to succeed at UC San Diego, and connected families help us maintain the level of excellence that our students deserve. Thank you for your gifts.

Spotlights

Many of our readers of the Triton Family Connection e-newsletter know that the Spotlight section was used to spotlight a student, staff member, alumni, and program on campus. This year however, we chose to highlight how the campus will be promoting student wellness, research regarding students, and a tidbit of news maybe not as widely known.

Wellness Spotlight: Overall Wellness

There are many new challenges and adventures that await your student as he or she makes the transition to college - meeting new people, navigating a large campus, getting involved, or finding a job. The Office of Student Wellness supports students in developing healthy lifelong habits, such as exercising, having a supportive social network, and finding healthy ways to cope with stress so that students will excel in the classroom and make the most of their time in college. Each month, the Office of Student Wellness will focus on one of the eight dimensions of wellness to promote a year-long, integrative approach to well-being. September features all eight dimensions of wellness to introduce students to the LiveWell UC San Diego wellness model. To learn about the wellness services and events offered in September, please visit Wellness in Focus.

Research Spotlight: Biggest Worries of First Year Students at UC San Diego

According to the 2008 Cooperative Institutional Research Program Freshman Survey, 52.4% of UC San Diego first year students were most concerned with doing well academically in their first year at UC San Diego. The next largest percentage of students responding to the survey noted that they were also concerned with trying to "find" themselves in a sense of personal meaning and self-identity. Students also responded that an area where they will need the most help during coming year was in making career and academic plans.

If you would like to assist your student academically, recommend that they speak to their faculty member or teaching assistant, form a study group, or speak to an academic advisor at their College. If your student is concerned about identifying a career, or a career which has meaning and value to them personally, recommend they visit the Career Services Center. Finally, if your student is struggling to find themselves encourage them to get involved with a student organization or visit a Campus Community Center.

There are plenty of resources at UC San Diego to ensure your student is successful. If you are looking to point your student in the right direction for assistance, contact Parent & Family Programs by calling the Family Helpline (858) 534-7273 or email parents@ucsd.edu.

News Spotlight: UC San Diego Ranked 9th "Greenest University" by Greenopia
The Greenopia national publication has ranked the University of California, San Diego as ninth out of the 100 largest U.S. colleges for its "environmental performance." Read the full story.

Athletic Events & Updates

SAVE THE DATE: Triton Women's Basketball vs. Stanford, November 8

See the Triton's Women's Basketball team take on Stanford at the Maples Pavilion in an exhibition game at 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 8. More information to come on purchasing tickets and a pre-game tailgate party hosted by UC San Diego Alumni in the Bay area.

Opening Day for Athletics

As the season kicks off, encourage your student to attend athletic events during their first week at UC San Diego! Competition will include a men's water polo game vs. Loyola Marymount on Thursday, September 24 and a women's volleyball match against Chico State on Friday, September 25. A standing room only crowd is expected at Canyonview Pool for the 6:00 pm game and at volleyball, the Triton Tide student spirit group will be sponsoring a free pre-game student BBQ at RIMAC Arena as well as a face painting competition at halftime.

SAVE THE DATE: Homecoming 2009

UC San Diego's annual Homecoming Weekend is slated for October 16 - 18, 2009. Among the highlights will be Sunday's Championship brunch featuring four Triton national championship teams that are celebrating anniversary years: 1989 Women's Soccer, 1990 Women's Water Polo, 1999 Women's Soccer, and 2000 Men's Volleyball. Also included will be Saturday morning's Softball Field dedication, marking the opening of a significantly enhanced softball facility, made possible in large part by a donation from UCSD softball alumna Dana Chaiken.

Parent & Family Programs

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