Join Outback Adventures for the showing of Re:Session - a ski and snowboarding movie which takes viewers beyond the ordinary into a revolutionary realm of action sports entertainment. Shot on both film and RED ONE high definition camera technology, Re:Session documents the true wealth of the mountain experience. You will visit Alagna, Italy and one of the deepest seasons on record, experience the forbidden powder in Poland, massive wedges in Colorado, new gap jumps in Utah, and seven weeks of epic riding conditions in Alaska. Re: Session brings the most talented athletes in the sport together into one must-see film. This film is aTeton Gravity Research film.

Contact: Tom Rottler, trottler@ucsd.edu
URL: http://recreation.ucsd.edu

Heading up The Loft's second Club NME is a band that SPIN magazine recently declared as the best new band of 2009! From Los Angeles to New York, London to Paris, Club NME has been THE place to catch the hottest new bands before their careers lift off into stardom. After a lively initiation into the NME legend with a kickoff performance by The Drums, The Loft sees the quarter out with a second Club NME featuring Girls, with The Morning Benders, Dominant Legs. Live performances will be followed by DJ Skullcrusher spinning indie dance delights for all avid attendees. Come support The Loft before finals! Regular: $10 Advance, $12 Door; UCSD Students: $5 Advance, PAYC Door.

Contact: Amy Thomas, athomas@ucsd.edu, 858-534-TIXS
URL: www.theloft.ucsd.edu

You're Invited to Our Holiday Sale Extravaganza through Dec 6th. Free Gift Wrapping: Leave your packages with us and pick them up later or hang out for while-you-wait wrapping. Our sale is bigger and better than you have ever experienced it before. Up To 50% off toys, gifts, holiday items, clothing & lots more. 30% off cookbooks, calendars, bargain books, selected literature titles. Additional special discounts on selected Computer Store merchandise and supplies. Check out the North Break store for your holiday gift giving ideas too. Everything from exciting holiday decorating ideas to UC San Diego emblematic gifts.

Contact: Meredyth Potter, mpotter@ucsd.edu, 858-534-6444
URL: http://bookstore.ucsd.edu/

Check out the first A.S. Pancake Breakfast of the year! Free food, drinks, bluebooks and scantrons- what more do you need in a study break? Space and food are limited, so make sure to come on time!

Contact: Ricsie Hernandez, VP Student Life - (858) 534-0473
URL: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=170289931190&ref;=ts

Stressed out from finals? Come de-stress with Therapy Fluffies! * Studies show that petting a dog lowers stress levels, so look for 30+ therapy dogs on Library Walk during Fall Quarter finals! * Tuesday December 8, 10am-2pm, Library Walk (look for the Petting Palace!) Come meet new pals, like Izzy, Mocha, Wally, Skeeter, and more! Presented by UCSD Wellness Center.

Contact: Torrey Trust, ttrust@ucsd.edu
URL: http://wellness.ucsd.edu/TherapyFluffies.shtml

After a one-year hiatus, FM 94/9's Holiday Hootenanny returns to RIMAC Arena on Saturday, December 12th. This year's line-up features some of the best alternative and indie rock artists on the same stage: Spoon, Vampire Weekend, Phoenix, Manchester Orchestra and White Rabbits. Plus, all tickets include $1/ticket to the 'About the Music' Fund to help music education programs in the San Diego County Public Schools. Get your tickets now before this show sells out!

Contact: For ticket info: boxoffice@ucsd.edu.
URL: http://www.fm949sd.com/poster/HolidayHootennany.aspx

Lace up your high tops, get out your gold chains, and get ready to dance your heart out. The first Friday of Winter Quarter, get ready for the Jerk Dance 2k10 featuring New Boyz. New Boyz started 2009 as a Los Angeles underground youth phenomenon, but in only a matter of months, they've become rising stars on a national level. This astounding jump comes from the success of their song 'You're a Jerk,' a hypnotic dancefloor-filler that the New York Times called 'pretty much perfect.' New Boyz are going into the studio with Diplo man behind MIA's 'Paper Planes.' This DANCE is free and open to all UCSD Students with ID. Sponsored by University Centers and AS Concerts & Events. FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=185004568478&index;=1

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

While Asobi Seksu's creative core explored music at an early age (lead vocalist/keyboardist Yuki Chikudate got standing ovations at child prodigy recitals when she was just 8; guitarist/vocalist James Hanna bounced between sludgy hardcore and Mogwai-schooled post-rock in his teens), their potential career wasn't put into perspective until a stint at the Manhattan School of Music. Come check out a very special stripped down set of acoustic music from Asobi Seksu at the Loft along with UCLA graduates Lady Danville. First 150 students in line are Pay As You Can w/ valid UCSD ID. Advanced, Student Guest, and Public Tickets Available through UCSD Box Office and All Ticket Master locations, on line, or by phone. FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=224020139255&ref;=ts

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

With infectious vocal melodies and refreshing pop swagger, Parachute are a band to watch. They have spent the last two years touring with such acts as Switchfoot, The Script, and Kelly Clarkson. Their hit 'She Is Love' made a huge impact on VH1 over the past few months -- Anything... and everything... about SAFETYSUIT can be summed up by the band's name. 'I think the key word is safety,' explains singer/ guitarist Doug Brown. Now these friends have captured the hearts of thousands and have the #1 spot on the VH1 Top 20 Countdown. -- First 150 students in line get in Free w/ valid UCSD ID. Advanced, Student Guest, and Public Tickets Available through UCSD Box Office and All Ticket Master locations, online, or by phone.

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

Pre-plan your resolutions for 2010 Now! * STEP 1: Choose the activity you want to improve your fitness and health: Swimming - Running - Cycling - Multi-sport * STEP 2: Register now for this activity, to begin in January 2010, at RIMAC * STEP 3: Sit back and enjoy the holidays knowing you will meet your goal and begin 2010 with the gift of health and fitness. STEP 4- Our Winter Quarter officially begins on Monday, January 4th 2010. Come in and start making a change in your fitness and health. Make a statement NOW that will affect your life TOMORROW. PRE-RESOLUTION REVOLUTION IS THE SOLUTION! FITNESS IS A WAY OF LIFE! U.C. San Diego Masters Sports CHEK OUT OUR WORKOUT SCHEDULE... http://recreation.ucsd.edu/mstr/

Contact: 858-534-8124
URL: http://recreation.ucsd.edu/mstr/

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

The Visual Arts Department cordially invites you to the First Year MFA Group Show 'We Live Inside'. The Exhibition runs Dec 2-4 at the VAF Gallery with a Special Performance on Dec 3 at 8 pm at the VAF Performance Space. Closing Reception on Friday, Dec 4, at the VAF Gallery. Gallery hours are 10-5. This event is free and open to the public.

Contact: Yolie Torres, ytorres@ucsd.edu, 858.822.3887
URL: http://visarts.ucsd.edu/~drupal/event/

Special treasures from around the world...batik fabrics, figurines, knickknacks, and much more... * Festive holiday items and gifts... * decorations, lights, decorative dishes,coffee table books, candles, greeting cards, etc. -- All proceeds go to UCSD international scholarship recipients -- *Rain Date: December 7th, 10 am to 2 pm in the International Center Dining Room.

Contact: Questions: contact Sara at 858-822-0464

Please join us for a night of lessons, Christmas carols, free dinner, and cookies. Presented by Episcopal and Methodist Campus Ministry and sponsored by Anglican Episcopal Student Association, a registered UCSD student organization.

Contact: laurel.mathewson@gmail.com
URL: http://emunited.ucsd.edu

Camera Lucida * Monday, Dec 7 8:00 PM * Conrad Prebys Concert Hall * FREE to UCSD Students/Faculty/Staff * $25 General Admission - 858-534-TIXS ** Camera Lucida is the premiere classical chamber music series of the UCSD Department of Music, featuring distinguished faculty in collaboration with principals of the San Diego Symphony. In this mosaic-like program, 14th-century French motets are set against Bach's sensuous Trio Sonata from the Musical Offering and Webern's timbrally rich Symphony Opus 21, along with Ravel's Introduction et Allegro and Chansons Madecasses sung by UCSD's Grammy Award-winning soprano Susan Narucki. We invite you to join us in UCSD's new Conrad Prebys Concert Hall, located on the at the corner of Russel Lane & Myers Lane (across from the Student Services Center).

Contact: (858) 534-4830, publicity@music.ucsd.edu
URL: http://cameralucida.ucsd.edu

The Visual Arts Department cordially invites you to Gretchen Mercedes Show: 'between somewhere'. The Exhibition runs December 7-11 at the VAF Gallery. The Gallery Hours are Noon-4:30 pm. The Closing Reception is on December 10th at 6pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Contact: Yolie Torre, ytorres@ucsd.edu, 858.822.3887
URL: http://visarts.ucsd.edu/~drupal/event/

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

Mania Magazine, one of UCSD's Arts and Culture publications, is now accepting writing samples for all interested writers and artists. If you would like to be featured in our magazine, please submit a sample by fifth week. We feature fiction, poetry, artwork, reviews, feature articles and more by UCSD's talented writers and artists.

Contact: maniamag@gmail.com
URL: http://maniamagazine.ucsd.edu

Visit the factory today and create your own custom-made items! Perfect for holidays, 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

This third seminar of the UCSD Campus Water Collaborative Technical Seminar series is hosted by the UCSD Sustainability Solutions Institute, and will feature Josiah Raison Cain, Landscape Architect and Founder of Native Systems and Design Ecology. There will be a 25 minute presentation, followed by an open discussion with question and answer opportunities. This seminar is open to UCSD Faculty, Staff, and Students. Refreshments will be served.

Contact: RSVP to msession@ucsd.edu or call 858-822-2521.
URL: http://ssi.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

We have an exciting variety of Freshman Seminars being offered winter quarter. Freshman Seminars offer: * One unit of credit on a P/NP basis * Small, informal classes (20-student limit) * A great way to meet people - get to know faculty and other freshmen. Please visit the Freshman Seminar Program website for a list of winter seminars and more details.

Contact: April Burcham, Academic Affairs, aburcham@ucsd.edu
URL: http://ugseminars.ucsd.edu/

Make a difference in the lives of youth from the inner city. We are looking for UCSD students to volunteer as tutors or interns during class time, after school. ALL majors are welcome. Academic credit is available via internships for upper division students. Scheduling is flexible. Positions include: Academic Counseling, School Nurse, Parent Engagement, Dean of Students, Special Education, Biology, Chemistry labs, Physics labs, and all academic subjects. Grades 9th-12th. For more information on how you can make a difference at Lincoln High School please contact Evelyn Lucio at elucio@ucsd.edu or visit our website create.ucsd.edu/partners

Contact: Evelyn Lucio, elucio@ucsd.edu, 858-534-3259
URL: http://create.ucsd.edu/partners

Give the gift of education this holiday season! Buy a baked goodie from R.E.A.D. on Dec. 8th. Every sale goes towards R.E.A.D.'s goal of sponsoring a girl's education for 3 years. R.E.A.D., or Reading Educates And Diversifies, partners with the international non-profit Room to Read to support global education and philanthropy. Look for us on Facebook at 'R.E.A.D. @ UCSD' for more information.

Contact: triton.read@gmail.com
URL: http://www.roomtoread.org/

Come VOLUNTEER at the Neighborhood Community Garden. We're located right behind the Che Cafe. Come learn about growing your own fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices organically right here on campus. If you have any questions please visit our website at ncgarden.ucsd.edu or email us at ncgarden@ucsd.edu.

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

Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2010 by participating in a community service project after marching with UC San Diego in the MLK, Jr. Parade in Downtown San Diego. UCSD is teaming up with The Stein Family Farm in National City to help restore this living piece of history - Projects may include re-painting historic buildings, invasive plant removal, general cleanup and more. Come get your hands dirty and celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. -- Transportation will be provided (UCSD students only). Sign up at the one Stop Desk on Level 3 of Price Center East. DEADLINE TO SIGN UP is Wed, Jan. 13th at 4:30 pm. SPACES ARE LIMITED - sign up today!

Contact: Center for Student Involvement, Adam Bernot, abernot@ucsd.edu
URL: http://getinvolved.ucsd.edu/pdf/MLKDayofService.pdf

The Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC) is hosting Ballin' for Kids the Sequel: Dodgeball Tournament on Sunday, January 17, 2010 from 12-6pm in the Rec Gym (next to the Main Gym). We are accepting sign-ups NOW for teams of 6. Registration is $30/team, and the top 3 teams win awesome prizes! PLUS all proceeds go to underprivileged children. For more information and to register a team, contact Dan Klein at d1klein@ucsd.edu.

Contact: nhiraga@ucsd.edu or dlklein@ucsd.edu
URL: http://facebook.com/fimrcucsd

Volunteer with the English In Action Tutor Program! 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 out website (listed below).

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

Announcing the UC San Diego Entrepreneur Challenge $1000 Elevator Pitch Competition! -- The pitch is to be a 1-page document and will be judged mainly on the idea itself. Criteria to be used for judging can be found on our website (http://challenge.ucsd.edu//content/view/64/74/). A panel of judges will use this scorecard to narrow the entries to the top 8 teams which will be invited to give their elevator pitch to the audience at our Winter Quarter Kickoff Event. $1,000 will then be awarded to the top pitch as determined by an audience vote. To submit please head to our online submission site (http://challengeelevatorpitch.studentbusinesses.com/). Submissions are due on 12/4 at 5pm. Sponsored by Entrepreneur Challenge, a registered UCSD student organization.

Contact: Tom Cohen, tcohen@ucsd.edu
URL: http://challenge.ucsd.edu

Check out the LiveWell CashCourse website and find out how you can beat financial stress with help from the Office of Student Wellness and the Financial Aid Office. Vist the site and enter to win a FREE iPod Shuffle. -- http://wellness.ucsd.edu/challenge.shtml.

Contact: Torrey Trust, Student Wellness, ttrust@ucsd.edu
URL: http://www.cashcourse.org/UCSD

Groundwork Books is having an end of the year SALE! * 10% OFF on all textbooks * 30% OFF on all our general stock - amazing selection (lit, ecology, philosophy, history of Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, US peoples, etc) * 30% OFF posters, t-shirts, stickers, jewelry, bags, and all the other cool stuff we sell * 40% OFF on all Spanish literature books -- We are a student-run independent bookstore on campus at the Old Student Center. Every book you buy with us makes a difference!!

Contact: groundworkbookscollective@ucsd.edu, 858-452-9625
URL: http://groundworkbookscollective.org

Come to audition for Muir Musical's Seussical pit orchestra! The audition this year will be held on the first day of winter quarter on January 4, 2009. Positions are open for bass, drums, percussion, oboe, bassoon, trombone, trumpet, violin, and cello. For more information, please check out our webpage at http://muirmusical.wordpress.com/the-orchestra. Audition sign-ups can be found at http://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/wnrou

Contact: if@ucsd.edu
URL: http://muirmusical.wordpress.com/the-orchestra

Interested in Lab-work and in getting research experience? We are seeking smart, motivated students who have at least 12-15 hours a week to devote to lab work. -- We are especially interested in students wanting to do the BS/MS program or a BISP 199. -- Our lab works on Innate Immunity in Plants. We use proteomics, immuno-precipitations, mutant analysis and genetics to study how plants regulate defense responses to make them resistant to pathogen attack. -- Email to cvanschie@ucsd.edu including a short resume and your unofficial transcript (GPA, grades).

Contact: cvanschie@ucsd.edu
URL: http://briggs.ucsd.edu/index.html

Do you enjoy great journalism and conversation? And, more importantly, are you looking to join an established student organization and newspaper on campus and are interested in considering the position of Editor-in-Chief? -- The Triton aims to provide high quality journalism by offering a forum for opinion and editorial. The paper is an independent, non-partisian student publication providing commentary on the UCSD community each quarter, each issue focusing on a different subject. -- Responsibilities: 1. Comply with A.S. requirements and deadlines * 2. Choose and establish the theme of a given issue * 3. Set deadlines for article submission by staff writers and print date with our publisher * 4. Distribute the paper -- For more information, please email Justin Delavar: jdelavar@ucsd.edu

Contact: Justin Delavar, jdelavar@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

Calling all writers, photographers, & artists! Want your work to be published in our first issue? Submit your work to isa.magazine.ucsd.edu!

Contact: Judy Ma, isa.magazine.ucsd@gmail.com
URL: http://isamagazine.ucsd.edu

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). Visit our website at www.veryshy.org.

Contact: Toni Robinson, trobinson@ucsd.edu
URL: http://www.veryshy.org/

In conjunction with Dr. Walter Kaye and his research team. Dr Amanda Bischoff-Grethe is seeking female participants between 14 and 18 years old who have a recent diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa. Qualified participants will be asked to answer questions regarding their personality and cognitive abilities and will also undergo a 1.5 hour brain imaging study. By participating in this research study you may assist physicians and researchers in developing treatments for these complex and serious disorders. You may be compensated up to $100 dollars plus mileage. For more information, please contact the UCSD Eating Disorder Treatment and Research Program at edresearch@ucsd.edu or the Research Coordinator, Kathryn Langham, at 858-246-0699. We look forward to working with you!

Contact: Kathryn Langham, M.D. at 858-246-0699

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