Santa Clara University

ALPHA ALERTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DISCOVER Retreat: Who am I? What brings me joy? Who do I want to become? Dedicate a relaxing weekend in the Los Altos hills asking the big questions and discover the life that wants to live in you. The DISCOVER weekend (January 26-28) is being hosted by the East-Side RLCs: ALPHA, Communitas, da Vinci, Loyola & Xavier. Priority registration for East-Side RLCs begins January 8th. Pick up a registration form at the Graham Service Desk and register at Campus Ministry. A $30 non-refundable payment is due when you register. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Chris Boscia (cboscia@scu.edu or Graham 113) or John Bianchi (jbianchi@scu.edu or Graham 300).

Academic Advising in the RLCs: Getting advice on your academic and career goals has never been easier. This quarter, for the first time, the Drahmann Advising Center is providing academic advisors in the RLCs. Alpha's advisor is Garrison Dyer who brings a variety of experience in academic advising and internship program coordination to Santa Clara. Garrison will be available in the FD Office in Graham 300 on Tuesday's from 10:00 a.m. - noon and Wednesday's from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Advisors will also be available at various other times in the other RLCs, and all advising in the RLCs will be on a drop-in basis. Check in with the RLC Advising Office in Casa 1 or by phone at 554-5539 for more details and stop by Graham 300 to meet Garrison starting on Tuesday. This is a great opportunity to get advising assistance from the comfort and convenience of your RLC.

DataMatch: If you haven't already filled out a DataMatch form, please do so and return it to the envelope in your bathroom by Tuesday afternoon.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Monday, January 22nd

* Alpha Social
There will be no ALPHA social today due to the Saturnalia Feast.

*Saturnalia: The Feast
6:00pm in the California Mission Room
The final event of our Saturnalia festivities. Come see the Lord of Misrule in action, feast on a delicious meal, and participate in crafts, games, and other fun. In order to attend this event, you must sign up with your CF by Wednesday, January 17th (cost is $21 per person). The overall building winner will be announced at this event. The winning building will receive a Cheesecake Factory Dessert Party brought to your building and served by the Alpha Staff.

Tuesday, January 23rd

*Hollywood Does History
7:00pm in Daly Science 206
This Week's Film: The Da Vinci Code
Please see Professor LaBarge's weekly email for more information regarding this series.
Sponsored by the Alpha RLC.

*Community Council
9:00pm in the Graham Basement
Are you interested in getting involved in the Alpha community by planning and implementing events for your fellow residents? Alpha Community Council is the place for you! Come find out what it is all about! If you have questions, contact your CF or Roey Rahmil (Alpha ARD) in Graham 215 or at RRahmil@scu.edu.

Thursday, January 25th

*Café Socrates
6:00-8:00pm in the Graham Basement
This Week's Topic: The Morality of Suicide
All are welcome.
Sponsored by the Philosophy Department and the Alpha RLC

*DISCOVER Group
DISCOVER groups gather weekly to discuss a variety of topics that matter to you, including, but certainly not limited to what you're passionate about, what you're good at and what the world needs of you. Chris Boscia's DISCOVER group will meet on Thursday at 7:30pm in Graham 113. This group is for returning DISCOVER members. Please keep an eye out for flyers with information regarding a meeting day and time for John Bianchi's DISCOVER group. For more information, please contact your Alpha RMs, Chris Boscia (Graham 113) or John Bianchi (Graham 300).

If you have any additional items pertaining to the Alpha community including announcements, events, activities, etc., please email a short description including date, time & location to Jenn Weller at jmweller@scu.edu. If appropriate, we will do our best to include it in the next community email.