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Who Are We?
Oceanids is a University of California, San Diego organization and support group promoting friendship and services to the UC San Diego community. Oceanids is open to all who are interested in UC San Diego as well as faculty, staff and active members of campus support groups and their spouses. In particular, we shall:
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Welcome and assist newcomers and visitors to the University campus and community
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Fund fellowships and undergraduate awards recognizing scholarship and service
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Sponsor interest groups to promote fellowship and strengthen the academic community
Oceanids service activities include: Undergraduate service awards, graduate fellowships, Friday Cafe, Kitchen & Baby Equipment Exchange and other service projects. The Newcomers group welcomes and assists new members to the UC San Diego community throughout the academic year. For more information on Newcomers, contact Liz Wills, (858) 454-6858.
Our annual events include: Fall Welcome Lunch, Holiday Party, Whale Watching , Desert Camping, Museum Bus Trip, Campus Focus, Theater Fund Raiser and Spring Luncheon, just to mention a few.
Interest Groups are the backbone of our Oceanids organization. They are here to meet the many varied needs of our UC San Diego families. If you are interested in book clubs, day trips, bird watching, practicing your French or German, wine tasting, playing bridge, join us. For a more complete list and description of our groups, click on Interest Groups.
Join!
If you are a University scholar, researcher, staff member, visiting guest of the University or a person interested in being part of a vibrant University community, you are invited to join us. We are located in the UC San Diego International Center. For more information, please contact oceanids@ucsd.edu, or download a membership application.
President's Message
Greetings to
all Oceanids – especially the many I don’t know:
I’d like first to call your attention to a couple of things that
have already happened: You
are probably all aware of the eBay fund-raising effort this year.
The task this time around was easier in part because of the
experience of last year’s event, and also in large part to the help of a
good-sized committee which spread the work thinner.
Nevertheless, without Jan Ouren
to keep everything organized and moving, and Mary Hanson who has done
almost all the shipping, success would not have been possible.
In the next newsletter I’ll list
all
I think I’m
through nudging people to join interest groups; in general the groups
are really thriving. But
I’ve become aware that there are members out there who are ready to take
on a role in the Oceanids’ organization. Whether you might like to get
involved on a regular basis, or to serve on an ad hoc committee, we’d
love to know who you are.
Organizations tend to become ingrown, with the same people being the
major players in various roles. New
people bring with them new ideas and new enthusiasm.
We need you!
At any rate,
come to the Spring Luncheon, hear Lynn Anderson, the Dean of
International Education speak, and then let us hear from you.
Special Announcements
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Help Support Oceanids' 2012 eBay Fundraiser!
Check out our eBay items at
http://www.ebay.com/sch/oceanids1/m.html?_dmd=1&ipg=50&_sop=12_rdc=1
Among the items you will find are silver jewelry, carvings from Papua New Guinea, an original oil painting, and many porcelain and crystal items. Proceeds of all sales will go to scholarships. If you still have items likely to sell on eBay, such as jewelry, ceramics, artwork, artifacts, etc., with a value of $20+ and shippable, it isn't too late to donate. We will help you photograph, measure and weigh your donation and can help you write a description for the item(s). Please contact Jan Ouren, jouren@san.rr.com for more information.
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Day Trip to Anza Borrego Desert State Park
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Meet Liz at International Center Parking Lot
$15/Passenger to cover gas
Trip will include stops at Dudley's, Julian Apple Pie Shop, Anza Borrego Visitors' Center and hike to Palm Canyon, as well as dinner in Julian. Please bring your own lunch and money for dinner.
For more information, please contact Liz, lizfongwills@yahoo.com, or 858-232-7545
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Friends of the International Center's and Art Power!
Australian Supper
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
International Center
6pm
Cost: $12/person, $7/UCSD students
available at Dean's Office, International Center
Deadline for ticket sales: Friday, April 13
For more information, please contact Eleanor tum Suden, etumsude@san.rr.com.
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Oceanids Spring Membership Luncheon
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Bali Hai Restaurant
South Pacific Room
2230 Shelter Island Dr.
San Diego
Social Hour: 11:30am - 12:00pm
Buffet Lunch: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults: $25 RSVP by May 10, 2012
Guest Speaker: Dean Lynn Anderson
Send checks to Barbara Bank, 9019 Oviedo St., San Diego, CA 92129, made out to "Oceanids". Please indicate if you will require transportation.
For more information, please contact Barbara, bbank@ucsd.edu
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To be voted on at Spring Luncheon:
Slate for 2012-2013 Oceanids'
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President:
Ruth Stern
President
Elect: Mary Hanson
First V.P. :
Diana Vines, Barbara Bank
Second V.P.
: Mary Cutchin
Recording
Secretary: Elisabeth Smith
Treasurer:
Jan Ouren
Co-Financial
Secretaries: Liz
Winant, Kim Signoret-Paar
Nominating
Committee: Barbara Brody
Hulya Saygin
(2 additional committee members will be voted
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New!!!!
Highlights from Oceanids' Interest Groups
We will be highlighting our various Interest Groups throughout this year, with brief descriptions and happenings, as well as pictures. A new group will be added, so check the site often. Check us out at:
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Exercise for Older Adults
La Jolla Recreation Center
Mondays and Wednesdays
9:00am - 10:30am
(Chair exercises for the balance challenged, 10:30am -12pm)
For more information, please contact Roswitha Enright, renright@ucsd.edu
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New Interest Group!
Microbrewery Beer Tasting
San Diego is home to many award-winning handcrafted beers. Our new interest group will visit a different brewery tasting room one Saturday each month and have dinner, if available.
For more information, contact: Judy Vacquier, jvacq@sbcglobal.net or Barbara Bank, bbank@ucsd.edu.
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UCSD Tours
Sundays, year-round at 2pm
South Gilman Information Pavilion
Cost: Free
Reservations are required. For more information and to check dates, visit www.ucsdnews.ucsd.ed/tours or call (858) 534-4414, visitorsprogram@ucsd.edu .
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