Make your
hotel reservations
early!
 

Make reservations
for the Caribbean
buffet dinner
at the historical
Faculty Club
 

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

FRIDAY CHECK-IN
Student Resource Building Patio (across from Parking Lot 22)
Check-in, sign up for Friday tours, and pick up your complete registration materials, maps, pre-purchased event tickets, T-shirts, and sweatshirts.

All Day

Attend UCSB classes with your Gaucho all day – pick up a class schedule at the registration table.

All Weekend

University Art Museum
See and be seen at the University Art Museum. In addition to its impressive roster of exhibitions, publications, and programs, the Museum houses a collection of more than 8,500 works of fine art and a world-class architectural archive. Always free, the Museum is located off Storke Plaza near the UCen. Visit anytime Wed. - Sun. 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Information: (805) 893-7564 or www.uam.ucsb.edu/.

UCSB Bookstore
Located at the UCen
Friday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed
www.bookstore.ucsb.edu/

UCSB Recreation Center
Friday 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Free admission with Parents' and Family Weekend name badge, photo i.d. and signed waiver. Locker facilities available. Bring your own lock or rent one. NOTE: No children under 18 on Friday. Saturday and Sunday children allowed between 10 AM - 6 PM. www.recreation.ucsb.edu/

Campus Dining Commons
Students who are housing residents may bring family members to meals at the campus dining commons, and charge their BARC statement or pay by credit card at $12.00/person/meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Hours vary slightly in each of the four dining commons' locations during the week. Carrillo, De la Guerra and Portola are open 7 days a week. Ortega is NOT open on weekends. Carrillo, De la Guerra, and Portola serve weekend brunch, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and dinner is served 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Additionally, pre-paid guest meal cards can be purchased in advance by residents for $12/person/meal at either Portola or the Housing and Residential Services Office next to De la Guerra Dining Commons. Visit the Dining Services Web site for menus and more info. Visit the Dining Services Web site for menus and more info.

9:30 AM and
11:00 AM

Historical and Cultural Traditions of UCSB:
A Campus Walking Tour
Meet at the registration tables at SRB Patio
This tour will give a historical and cultural look at students and their roles on the UCSB campus. Get to know our history through the eyes of your guide during this just over an hour walking tour of the campus. Learn new and interesting facts about UCSB!

9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

Theater and Dance Tour
Meet at Hatlen Theater Plaza
Tour the NEW Theater and Dance complex with state-of-the-art labs and classrooms for education, research, performance and production. And learn more about majoring in Theater or Dance.

10:00 AM and
11:00 AM

Tour of Recreation Center and the Multi-Activities Center (MAC)
Meet at Front Desk of Rec Cen
Boasting two swimming pools, two gymnasia, two weight rooms, two squash courts and five racquetball courts, the Rec Cen is one of the most popular spots on campus. Located immediately behind the Rec Cen is the MAC, which offers students a multi-activity court - for indoor hockey, soccer or lacrosse - as well as a 7,000-square foot weight room, aerobic studio, pottery kiln and climbing wall.

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Campus Flora Tour
Meet in front of Cheadle Hall
The beauty of the UCSB campus is enhanced by trees and shrubs from around the world, creating an outdoor classroom. Join Dean Bruce Tiffney for a tour of our botanical riches, starting in front of Cheadle Hall. Walking shoes required. For a brief background, visit http://ccber.lifesci.ucsb.edu/collections/flora/

10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM and
3:00 PM

Touch Tank Tours at The REEF **
Meet at the end of Lagoon Road on The REEF patio (Campus Point)
The Research Experience and Education Facility (REEF) is a state-of-the-art teaching aquarium at UCSB. The Marine Science Institute REEF invites you for a "hands-on" introduction to marine biology here. Experience over 100 different species of marine plants and animals. Tours are limited to 20 people. Sign-up is required at check-in.

11:00 AM and
3:00 PM

Campus Architecture Tour
Meet in the Library Plaza
Join Jack Wolever, UCSB’s Director of Design and Construction, and Marc Fisher, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services, for a 50 minute walking tour of new campus architecture.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Education Abroad Program Open House
South Hall Room 2431
Come discover the Education Abroad Program. Learn how your student can become a global citizen. UC has affiliations with 150 host institutions in 34 countries. Students receive academic units towards their major and graduation requirements. Programs are affordable and comparable to the cost of study at UC. Meet the staff and hear from past participants about their EAP experiences.

12:00 PM – 2:15 PM

Coal Oil Point Reserve Tour **
Meet at the Cliff House parking lot
The Coal Oil Point Natural Reserve protects a wide variety of coastal and estuarine habitats and is one of the best remaining examples of a coastal-strand environment in Southern California. In this guided 2 hour tour, naturalists will talk about how the Reserve is used by researchers and students of the university and show some of the ongoing preservation programs. Waiver forms are required. Children under age 18 must have a waiver form signed by a parent or legal guardian. Visit http://coaloilpoint.ucnrs.org/ for directions and more information about the reserve. Tour limited to 25 people. Sign-up is required at check-in. Map available at check-in.

12:00 PM

Student Health Facility Tours
Meet at the Student Health lobby kiosk
Stop by the kiosk anytime between 12:00 – 2:00 PM for a tour of the Student Health facility. Professional staff will be available to answer questions. For further information please call 805-893-7857.

1:00 PM, 2:00 PM and
3:00 PM

Experience "The Matrix" **
Psychology East Building, Basement Level (use North stairway to downstairs waiting room)
Experience a world in which reality perceived by humans is actually like "The Matrix." At the Research Center for Virtual Environments and Behavior Presentation (ReCVEB), using immersive virtual environment technology, which heretofore has been used most widely for purposes of training and entertainment, to investigate behavioral science issues scientifically. Presentation limited to 8 people per time period. Sign-up is required at check-in.

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Climbing Center **
Recreation Center
Up to 20 climbers can climb the largest imprint rock wall on the West Coast. UCSB’s 30-foot imprint climbing wall has natural features built in, making it look and feel more like real rock! Equipment and training are provided for $15/22 each (UCSB Student/Non-Student). Waiver forms are required and can be filled out at the Rec Cen. There is no age limit to climb, however it is requested that children under the age of 16 be accompanied by an adult. All climbers under age 18 must have a waiver form signed by a parent or legal guardian. Visit www.recreation.ucsb.edu for more information.

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Presentation
Helping Your Student Choose a Major
Micael Kemp, Director, Career Services
Counseling and Career Services Room 1109
Sometimes when students choose a major, they feel they are making a decision that will determine the course of the rest of their lives. Learn the facts and myths about the relationship between college majors and careers so you can better help your students make good choices.

2:00 PM Panel and
3:00 PM Tour

College of Engineering Panel and Tour
Engineering Science Building, Room 2001
College Deans will welcome parents for a presentation about life in the engineering program. A panel of students will showcase applications of their engineering education in the laboratory, the community and around the world. A tour of the college and the Engineering Science Building will follow.

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM

Cheadle Center Tour of Museum
CCBER, Building 578 at Harder Stadium
Visit our campus "hotspot", the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration (CCBER), which houses over 350,000 botanical and zoological specimens as well as a library and archive collection. These natural history collections are vital to discovering, understanding and documenting life on Earth; and to informing public policy on such issues as invasive species, climate change, evolution and emerging public health threats.

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Deans' Presentation - Dean David Marshall, Dean Melvin Oliver and Dean Bruce Luyendyk
Student Resource Building Multipurpose Room
What every parent needs to know about undergraduate education in the College of Letters & Science: Panel and Q&A with the deans and student peer advisors, who will talk about the value of a liberal arts education, how the College is dealing with budget cuts, and how students can make the most of their UCSB education.

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Campus Lagoon Walking Tour
Meet at the Campus Lagoon
Learn about the diversity of birds and other wildlife that use the lagoon while seeing restoration of dunes, coastal sage scrub and oak woodland in action. These areas showcase the valuable and rapidly diminishing beach dune habitat in California. Tour given by the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration (CCBER).

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

UCSB Sustainability:
A Campus Walking Tour
Bren Hall 1414
UCSB is considered one of the "greenest" large research universities in the country.  Come learn about some of UCSB's efforts toward becoming a more sustainable campus and tour some of its green features, including the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - LEED - Double Platinum award-winning Bren Hall, the future site of the Ocean Science Education Building, and the nationally renowned Engineering Science Building's Cleanroom.

4:00 PM – 4:50 PM

Presentation
A Time to Explore: Internship Opportunities
Deb Artz, Internship Coordinator and Career Counselor and Nan Anderson
Mosher Alumni Hall, 2nd Floor
Discover some of the exciting internship options available to UCSB students in Santa Barbara, California, Washington D.C., and overseas. Hear from students about their internship experiences.

6:00 PM Shabbat Services
7:30 PM FREE Kosher Shabbat Dinner at Santa Barbara Hillel

Shabbat Services and FREE Kosher Shabbat Dinner at Santa Barbara Hillel
781 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista
Meet Chancellor Henry Yang and his wife, Dilling, at Hillel on Shabbat! Experience the unique, warm and enjoyable atmosphere of Santa Barbara Hillel. We invite parents to join us for relaxed conversation with other Jewish parents and students, our rabbi, members of the Hillel staff and community board. All are welcome to join our Reform, Conservative or Orthodox service followed by a FREE kosher Shabbat dinner. Please RSVP (805) 968-1280 for dinner.

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Dining at the historical Faculty Club
Enjoy views of the lagoon and Caribbean music with island inspired dishes. Click Here For Menu. Advance reservations are required no later than Tuesday, November 3rd. Guests MUST call (805) 893-3096 or email: the.club@faculty-club.ucsb.edu to make reservations. Cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children under 10. Visa, MasterCard, checks or cash are accepted.

7:00 PM

UCSB Corwin Chair Series presents The Hub
Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall
The UCSB Corwin Chair Series will present guest artists from The Hub with Scot Gresham-Lancaster, Phil Stone, Tim Perkis, John Bischoff, Mark Trayle, and Chris Brown. Computer network music, as practiced by The Hub over the last two decades, is characterized by the sharing of digital information via a network, which is used to algorithmically influence the music played by each player in the group. Free Admission

7:00 PM and
10:00 PM

UP
Magic Lantern Films
I.V. Theater, 960 Embarcadero Del Norte, Isla Vista
From Disney·Pixar comes Up, a comedy adventure about 78-year-old balloon salesman Carl Fredricksen, who finally fulfills his lifelong dream of a great adventure when he ties thousands of balloons to his house and flies away to the wilds of South America. But he discovers all too late that his biggest nightmare has stowed away on the trip: an overly optimistic 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer named Russell. From the Academy Award-nominated director Pete Docter (Monsters, Inc.), Disney·Pixar's Up invites you on a hilarious journey into a lost world, with the least likely duo on Earth. (PG) Come early, it may sell out! Tickets are $4 general / Parents get in FREE!

8:00 PM
(No late seating)

One Act Plays
Studio Theatre – Theater and Dance 1101
Theatre UCSB opens its season of drama and dance with Undergraduate directed One Act Plays. Tickets available at the venue. Please plan on arriving approximately one half hour early, as performances are popular with the students.

8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

I.V. LIVE IMPROVability Show
Embarcadero Hall, 935 Embarcadero Del Norte, Isla Vista
Give your parent’s a laugh! Improvability, UCSB’s premiere improvisational comedy troupe, provides Isla Vista with a weekly dose of unscripted hilarity. It’s never the same show twice so be sure not to miss IMPROVability! Tickets are $3 students / $5 general. Visiting parents get in FREE this weekend!

8:00 PM

Carolina Chocolate Drops – UCSB Arts & Lectures
Campbell Hall
The Carolina Chocolate Drops is a group of young African-American string band musicians that are leading the revival of the rich tradition of fiddle and banjo music in Carolina’s Piedmont. Dom Flemons, Rhiannon Giddens and Justin Robinson play with a mastery of authentic instrumentation (jug, banjo, fiddle and hands) and an energetic, yet easy-going, amiable stage presence. Under the tutelage of Joe Thompson – said to be the oldest living African-American traditional string band player – their time-honored take on original songs is garnering worldwide praise for reinvigorating and keeping an entire genre of American music alive. General $37 / UCSB Students $19 – Ticket Office (805) 893-3535

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Sign-up for tour is required at check-in.

SATURDAY CHECK-IN
Cheadle Plaza
For families arriving on Saturday, you may check-in, sign up for tours, and pick up your complete registration materials, maps, pre-purchased event tickets, T-shirts, and sweatshirts.

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Chancellor’s Breakfast
Cheadle Plaza
Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast hosted by Chancellor Henry and Mrs. Dilling Yang. Afterwards, guides will be on hand to help you find your places of interest.

10:00 AM and
11:00 AM

Tour of Recreation Center and the Multi-Activities Center (MAC)
Meet at Front Desk of Rec Cen
Boasting two swimming pools, two gymnasia, two weight rooms, two squash courts and five racquetball courts, the Rec Cen is one of the most popular spots on campus. Located immediately behind the Rec Cen is the MAC, which offers students a multi-activity court - for indoor hockey, soccer or lacrosse - as well as a 7,000-square foot weight room, aerobic studio, pottery kiln and climbing wall.

10:00 AM – 11:15 AM

Historical and Cultural Traditions of UCSB: A Campus Walking Tour
Meet at the registration tables in Cheadle Plaza
This tour will give a historical and cultural look at students and their roles on the UCSB campus. Get to know our history through the eyes of your guide during this just over an hour walking tour of the campus. Learn new and interesting facts about UCSB!

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

The Science of Happiness
Student Resource Building Multipurpose Room
Join Student Health Educator Mark Shishim for an interactive discussion of the exciting new field of Positive Psychology. Mark will showcase evidence-based reasons to focus on Positive Psychology for your health and your student's learning. Proven happiness-boosting interventions, current UCSB research, and student feedback will be highlighted along with a full description of the UCSB Wellness Program.

10:00 AM, 11:00 AM,
12:00 PM and
1:00 PM

Touch Tank Tours at The REEF **
Meet at the end of Lagoon Road on The REEF patio (Campus Point)
The Research Experience and Education Facility (REEF) is a state-of-the-art teaching aquarium at UCSB. The Marine Science Institute REEF invites you for a "hands-on" introduction to marine biology here. Experience over 100 different species of marine plants and animals. Tours are limited to 20 people. Sign-up is required at check-in.

10:30 AM and
11:30 AM

Campus Architecture Tours
Meet in the Library Plaza
Join Jack Wolever, UCSB’s Director of Design and Construction, and Marc Fisher, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services, for a 50 minute walking tour of new campus architecture.

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Adventure Program Ropes Course **
Robertson Gym Room 2120
Participate in a Jungle Gym Experience at the UCSB Ropes Course. You will get to wear a climbing harness to ride on our zipline or to jump off a platform 18 feet off the ground. Equipment and training are provided for $15/20 each (UCSB Student/Non-Student). Waiver forms are required and can be filled out at the Robertson Gym. The age limit is 6 and it is requested that children under the age of 16 be accompanied by an adult. All participants under age 18 must have their waiver form signed by a parent or legal guardian. Visit www.recreation.ucsb.edu for more information. Course limited to 25 people. Sign-up is required at check-in.

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM and
1:00 PM –3:00 PM

Walking Tour of Hidden Treasures in Isla Vista
Meet at the front door of Embarcadero Hall, 936 Embarcadero del Norte
Come learn about the history of Isla Vista and some of its hidden secrets as a UCSB alum takes you on a two-hour journey through UCSB's next-door neighbor and one of the nation's most unique college towns.

11:00 AM – 1:15 PM
Tour limited to 25 people
and
2:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Tour limited to 12 people

Coal Oil Point Reserve Tour **
Meet at the Cliff House parking lot
The Coal Oil Point Natural Reserve protects a wide variety of coastal and estuarine habitats and is one of the best remaining examples of a coastal-strand environment in Southern California. In this guided 2 hour tour, naturalists will talk about how the Reserve is used by researchers and students of the university and show some of the ongoing preservation programs. Waiver forms are required. Children under age 18 must have a waiver form signed by a parent or legal guardian. Visit http://coaloilpoint.ucnrs.org/ for directions and more information about the reserve. Sign-up is required at check-in. Map available at check-in.

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Davidson Library Tour
Meet at the Reference/Information Desk (main lobby)
Join us for refreshments and a half hour tour to learn about the Library's collections, online resources, classes, and some of the many services that we offer to your student. Our guided tour begins at 11:00 am in the Main Lobby of Davidson Library. You may also tour the library on your own throughout the weekend! Pick up a self-tour brochure at the Reference/Information Desk, or download an audio tour

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM

An Economic Primer for the 21st Century
Professor Peter Rupert
Mosher Alumni Hall, 2nd Floor
Professor Rupert will discuss current economic events, economic policy and why everyone should be economics enlightened. The lecture will highlight some of today's important economic questions including housing and the stimulus plans.

12:00 PM

Men’s Water Polo:
UCSB vs. California
Campus Pool
Free admission. Call (805) 893-8272 or visit www.ucsbgauchos.cstv.com for more information.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

the Goldenhearts
Presented by Associated Students Program Board
Lagoon Lawn (behind the University Center)
Grab your lunch in the UCen and join us on the back patio overlooking the lagoon for live music. One part fifties retro, one part nineties ju-ju and a heaping dose of harmonizing rock 'n roll - you won't want to miss the Goldenhearts! Free Admission

12:15 PM – 1:00 PM

Helping Your Student Choose a Career
Lily Maestas, Career Counselor, Lecturer, and Author
Girvetz Theater, Room 1004
Lily Maestas, career advisor in Counseling and Career Services and co-author of Unlimited Options: Career Strategies to Last a Lifetime and workbook, Get Clear on Your Career, will discuss how parents can be informative and positive influence on students' career choices.

1:00 PM and
3:00 PM Games

4:30 PM Tailgate Picnic

Women's Lacrosse:
UCSB vs. Cal Poly SLO Double Header
and Family Tailgate Picnic
Rob Gym Field
Free admission. Please RSVP using the "Family Weekend" link at www.ucsbwlax.com. Call (805) 893-3771 for more information.

12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM and
3:00 PM

Experience "The Matrix" **
Psychology East Building, Basement Level (use North stairway to downstairs waiting room)
Experience a world in which reality perceived by humans is actually like "The Matrix." At the Research Center for Virtual Environments and Behavior Presentation (ReCVEB), using immersive virtual environment technology, which heretofore has been used most widely for purposes of training and entertainment, to investigate behavioral science issues scientifically. Presentation limited to 8 people per time period. Sign-up is required at check-in.

1:15 PM – 2:00 PM

Sex as a Matter of Course
Janice and John Baldwin
Mosher Alumni Hall, 2nd floor
"Sociology of Human Sexuality" is among the longest-running and most popular classes ever at UCSB! Sociology professors John and Janice Baldwin, married for 41 years, are trusted voices on love and lovemaking for thousands of students. Given the mature nature of the subject matter, consideration should be given to the age of those attending.

1:15 PM – 2:15 PM Deans’ Presentation
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Reception

What is the College of Creative Studies? – Dean Bruce Tiffney
Meet at the Old Little Theater
CCS allows undergraduates to expand the boundaries of knowledge in science, music, art and literature. Join Dean Bruce Tiffney and current CCS students in discussing the philosophy and function of the College of Creative Studies, UCSB’s unique "Graduate School for Undergraduates". A reception follows in the CCS Art Gallery.

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

The Physics Circus**
Broida Hall - Community Science Center
Experience some of the surprising wonders of physics, from lightning to liquid nitrogen. There will be several demonstrations to view as well as plenty of hands-on time in the Community Science Center, which is packed with gadgets and gizmos designed to amuse and build your understanding of science. Curious minds of all ages are welcome. Limited to 30 people. Sign-up is required at check-in.

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Climbing Center **
Recreation Center
Up to 20 climbers can climb the largest imprint rock wall on the West Coast. UCSB’s 30-foot imprint climbing wall has natural features built in, making it look and feel more like real rock! Equipment and training are provided for $15/22 each (UCSB Student/Non-Student). Waiver forms are required and can be filled out at the Rec Cen. There is no age limit to climb, however it is requested that children under the age of 16 be accompanied by an adult. All climbers under age 18 must have a waiver form signed by a parent or legal guardian. Visit www.recreation.ucsb.edu for more information.

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Educational Opportunity Program
African diasporic Cultural Resource Center
Family Reunion Barbeque
Student Resource Building Patio
Join the Black Student Union and friends for delicious food celebrating the rich culture of the Black community. This is a great chance to meet Black faculty, staff, and Santa Barbara community members in a fun and festive setting. We look forward to seeing you there! Rain site: Student Resource Building Forum and Multipurpose Room

2:15 PM – 3:00 PM

The Obama Phenomenon from the perspective
of the American Presidency Project
John Woolley
Mosher Alumni Hall, 2nd floor
The American Presidency Project (APP) is a massive web-based document archive hosted at UC Santa Barbara and co-directed by Professor John Woolley. (Woolley is also chair of the UCSB Political Science Department.) This talk looks at the challenges and successes of President Obama in historical context, drawing on the unique resources of the APP.

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Educational Opportunity Program
African diasporic Cultural Resource Center
Alumni Stories
Student Resource Building Patio
This event is designed to allow current UCSB students and their parents to learn from Black UCSB Alum as they impart their wisdom that they acquired while attending UCSB. Learn about their experiences and how their education at UCSB prepared them for life.

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM

Educational Opportunity Program
African diasporic Cultural Resource Center
Student Talent Showcase
Student Resource Building Patio
Come by for an incredible show of entertainment performed by UCSB students as they showcase their talents in a variety of art forms that include spoken word poetry, hip-hop dancing, sultry singing, and the historical art form of stepping. This will truly be an event you do not want to miss! Rain site: Student Resource Building Forum and Multipurpose Room

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM

Study of the Mind**
Psychology East Building, Basement Level Room 0804
(use North stairway to downstairs waiting room)
It's hard to conceive of a topic of more broad and personal interest than the study of the mind. The Brain Imaging Center presentation will discuss the underlying fascination with how the mind works and how it affects what we do. Observe how the MRI system is used for research in cognitive/mind neuroscience. The ultimate goal of the center is both highly ambitious and refreshingly simple: when you understand the mind, you understand the human condition. Presentation limited to 15 people. Sign-up is required at check-in.

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Yoga Stretch**
Robertson Gym 1430
Stretch yourself from head to toe; from spirit to mind to body. Get grounded, balanced, and centered via postures that unwind and de-stress you. Allow yourself to enjoy the ability to concentrate with gentle yoga poses that focus on breath as you move from standing to lying down. Class is limited to 40 people. Sign-up is required at check-in.

7:00 PM

Men’s Soccer:
UCSB vs. UC Davis
Harder Stadium
Tickets are $7 for adults, (UCSB students are free with valid campus I.D.), $5 for Seniors (55 and up) and $3 for children (13 and under). Call (805) 893-8272 or visit http://ucsbgauchos.cstv.com/tickets/ucsb-tickets.html for more information.

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

National Comedy Theatre
University Center Hub
This nationally acclaimed live comedy troupe has been entertaining UCSB for over a decade with their unique brand of interactive, improvisational comedy. This show is an improv comedy event featuring four professional comedians who perform a series of scenes – all based on audience suggestions. UCSB’s a capella group, will be opening the show with a lively set from their repertoire. The show is appropriate for all audiences. Cost is $12 per person – tickets may be purchased online at www.ia.ucsb.edu/pfw/ or from the UCSB Office of Public Events at (805) 893-2117. For more information about the National Comedy Theatre, visit www.nationalcomedy.com.

8:00 PM
(No late seating)

One Act Plays
Studio Theatre – Theater and Dance 1101
Theatre UCSB opens its season of drama and dance with Undergraduate directed One Act Plays. Tickets available at the venue. Please plan on arriving approximately one half hour early, as performances are popular with the students.

8:00 PM

Philippe Petit – UCSB Arts & Lectures
Campbell Hall
Wild, witty, forever beguiling to all who see him, Philippe Petit has extended the boundaries of theater, music, writing, poetry, drawing and filmmaking to become an inimitable high wire artist. He is the subject of Man On Wire, the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award-winning film at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival and Oscar Award-winner for Best Documentary Feature. In 1974, Petit accomplished what may be the most astounding "artistic crime" of all time: he walked a high wire illegally stretched between the rooftops of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, a quarter mile above New York City. He will discuss this and other unparalleled feats of artistry. General $27 / UCSB Students $17 – Ticket Office (805) 893-3535

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Sign-up for tour is required at check-in.

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

SUNDAY CHECK-IN
Cheadle Plaza
For families arriving on Sunday, you may check-in, sign up for Sunday tours, and pick up your complete registration materials, maps, T-shirts, and sweatshirts.

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Sedgwick Reserve Tour
Santa Ynez Valley
Join others for a three-hour tour of UCSB's Sedgwick Reserve, located 35 miles northwest of campus in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy while exploring this 5,890-acre natural area, known for its stunning vistas and unique biodiversity. Tour the facilities and discover oak woodlands, native grasslands, and chaparral areas reminiscent of historic California. See the area through the eyes of researchers whose projects dot the landscape and increase our understanding of natural history. For information about the Reserve, or to make reservations, contact the reserve staff at (805) 686-1941 ext. 4, Sedgwick@lifesci.ucsb.edu or visit Sedgwick.ucnrs.org. Tour is limited to 20 people. Directions available at check-in.

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM

Geography of Surfing
Professor Stuart Sweeney
Isla Vista Theatre I
A course in UCSB's Department of Geography - the first of its type in the U.S. - is making waves among undergraduates. Listen as Professor Stuart Sweeney provides an integrated view of regional, human, and physical geography through the lens of surfing. For more information, visit www.geog.ucsb.edu/~sweeney/g20/g20.htm

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

New San Clemente Restoration Project
Meet at the West end of Parking Lot 38 next to Harder Stadium
Come and see what it means to restore native habitat. The site features an innovative one-acre storm water management system and a complex of bioswales designed to enhance water quality. The Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Restoration (CCBER) is working to restore vernal wetlands, native grassland and oak woodland habitats.

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Bagel Brunch Followed by Discussion with Executive Vice Chancellor Gene Lucas, Hillel Leaders and Distinguished Jewish UCSB Faculty Members
781 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista
Parents and students are invited to learn more about Jewish life on and off campus, hear from our new Executive Director, Rabbi Evan Goodman, and Hillel student leaders. A light brunch will be served. RSVP (805)968-1280

11:00 AM, 12:00 PM and
1:00 PM

Touch Tank Tours at The REEF **
Meet at the end of Lagoon Road on The REEF patio (Campus Point)
The Research Experience and Education Facility (REEF) is a state-of-the-art teaching aquarium at UCSB. The Marine Science Institute REEF invites you for a "hands-on" introduction to marine biology here. Experience over 100 different species of marine plants and animals. Tours are limited to 20 people. Sign-up is required at check-in.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Climbing Center **
Recreation Center
Up to 20 climbers can climb the largest imprint rock wall on the West Coast. UCSB’s 30-foot imprint climbing wall has natural features built in, making it look and feel more like real rock! Equipment and training are provided for $15/22 each (UCSB Student/Non-Student). Waiver forms are required and can be filled out at the Rec Cen. There is no age limit to climb, however it is requested that children under the age of 16 be accompanied by an adult. All climbers under age 18 must have a waiver form signed by a parent or legal guardian. Visit www.recreation.ucsb.edu for more information.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Walking Tour of Hidden Treasures in Isla Vista
Meet at the front door of Embarcadero Hall, 936 Embarcadero del Norte
Come learn about the history of Isla Vista and some of its hidden secrets as a UCSB alum takes you on a two-hour journey through UCSB's next-door neighbor and one of the nation's most unique college towns.

12:00 PM

Men’s Water Polo:
UCSB vs. Pacific
Campus Pool
Free admission. Call (805) 893-8272 or visit www.ucsbgauchos.cstv.com for more information.

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Campus Flora Tour
Meet in front of Cheadle Hall
The beauty of the UCSB campus is enhanced by trees and shrubs from around the world, creating an outdoor classroom. Join Rachel Alford for a tour of our botanical riches, starting in front of Cheadle Hall. Walking shoes required. For a brief background, visit http://ccber.lifesci.ucsb.edu/collections/flora/

2:00 PM
(No late seating)

One Act Plays
Studio Theatre – Theater and Dance 1101
Theatre UCSB opens its season of drama and dance with Undergraduate directed One Act Plays. Tickets available at the venue. Please plan on arriving approximately one half hour early, as performances are popular with the students.

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Sign-up for tour is required at check-in.