Passport Leadership

Additional Passport Approved Programs

The following is a list of events sponsored by departments across campus that count towards the Passport to leadership requirements. Each event is worth one stamp. Please see the sponsoring departments’ websites for more detailed information.

Unless otherwise noted, to receive passport credit for attending any of these additional events, please download and fill out this evaluation, and e-mail it to cchowdhr@uci.edu.

Civic Engagement Concentration Opportunities

Upcoming

Bill Nye the Science Guy
Thursday, April 17, 2008
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Student Center, Crystal Cove Auditorium

Come meet BILL NYE as he discusses how students can change their lifestyle to be Pro-Green and Sustainable to the Environment. Come prepared for an evening jam-packed with excitement, comedy, and fun! Tickets are required for the event and can be picked up from UC Items (for free!). Hurry because they will go quick.

To Receive Passport Credit: Students must sign in on the designated
passport to leadership sign-in sheet at the beginning and end of the
event.
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Popcorn and Pop Culture Film Series
“Searching for Angela Shelton”
Tuesday April 15
7-9 pm @ UCI Cross Cultural Center, Joseph White Conference Room
Sponsored by CARE, UCI Gender Education Series, and ASUCI

To Receive Passport Credit: Students must sign in at the event
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Take Back the Night 2008
Event to raise awareness about sexual violence
Wednesday April 23
7pm @ UCI Flagpoles
Sponsored by CARE, UCI Gender Education Series, and UCI Health Education

To Receive Passport Credit: There will be exhibits at this event along
with separate passports designed specifically for this event. Visit 10
exhibits and have them stamp your passport; then turn it into the
designated area they have allotted for the passports. These will enter
you in a raffle for their event. We will collect these passports after
the raffle and use them to give you credit for the event. Make sure to
write "Passport to Leadership" and your student id# on the passport so we
can credit your attendance.
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Free Wheelchair Mission- "Mobility in Motion 2008"
Monday, April 21, 2008
UCI Flagpoles
11:00 am- 12:30 pm

Free Wheelchair Mission is going on the road this spring with a tour
called "Mobility in Motion!" The Irvine based non profit organization
will travel throughout the US from April through June- spreading the word
about the millions of children and adults worldwide who need the gift of
mobility. The Free Wheelchair Mission provides wheelchairs at no cost to
the disabled
in the developing world.

On Monday, April 21st, Free Wheelchair Mission, will kick off the
"Mobility in Motion 2008" tour at UC Irvine! Don Schonendorfer, Ph.D.,
President and Founder of Free Wheelchair Mission, will share his goals and
inspiration for this project. Amongst Don¹s many achievements, he was
awarded Outstanding Founder of the Year in Orange County, and most
recently was honored with the "Above and Beyond Award," by the
Congressional Medal of Honor Society.

For more information on Free Wheelchair Mission and ³Mobility in Motion
2008² please visit www.freewheelchairmission.org, or contact the Center
for
Service in Action, UCI Student Center G301, www.volunteer.uci.edu, UCI-3500.

We look forward to seeing you at the event! Come learn more about the
organization and find out how you can get involved!

Details on how to receive credit for this event will be determined soon,
and will be sent out to you as the event approaches closer.
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Safe Zone Training
Sponsored by the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Center
Tuesday & Thursday, April 22 & 24, 12-2pm.
Register online at:
http://www.lgbtrc.uci.edu/

To Receive Passport Credit: Students must sign in on the sign-in sheet and
e-mail me at cchowdhr@uci.edu with your student id# informing me that you
attended.

Previous
Alternative Break Programs
Sponsored by the Center for Service in Action

MLK Day of Service
Sponsored by the Center for Service in Action & the Cross-Cultural Center
Monday, January 21, 2008

Entrepreneurial Concentration Opportunities

‘07-’08 Distinguished Speaker Series
Sponsored by the Paul Merage School of Business
*Please wear professional attire when attending these events

Ed Coleman, CEO of Gateway, Inc.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Rick Rayson, Managing Partner, Deloitte Touche LLC
February 12, 2008

Scott McGregor, President and CEO, Broadcom
Tuesday, April 08, 2008, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: UCI Student Center

Topic: Sustainable Growth Through Strategic Innovation
Business attire is required. A reception will follow this event.

Visit the Speaker Series website for details and speaker bios: http://www.merage.uci.edu/go/dss

Students to Start-Ups Entrepreneurial Skills Workshop Series
Sponsored by the Paul Merage School of Business:

Entrepreneurial Panel
March 4, 2008
12-1pm
Student Center, Moss Cove Room B

What are the key elements of getting your business off to a smooth start and keep it going for the long haul? Our Panelists will share their insights and offer their advice from their years of experience. This panel discussion will provide a chance for you to hear the exciting stories of entrepreneurs who started from the ground and built their successful ventures. Starting a business is risky, but you can improve your chance of success by leveraging the insights gained by others.

Panelists:
Manette Quinn
Simon Singh
Svetla Lazarova

Seating limited, please reserve your seat early.
Complimentary lunch will be served.

RSVP
cei@merage.uci.edu
949-824-1172


Selling Techniques that Work!
April 1, 2008
12-1pm
Student Center, Moss Cove Room B
Presenter: Bill Morland

How do you get your customer’s attention and effectively sell your product? Learn how to maximize your time spent in direct contact with your prospective buyer. Learn what to say in your introduction to grab their attention and make them want to buy your idea. What happens when they bring up an objection? This workshop will help you learn the skills necessary to effectively sell your product and overcome these hurdles. At the end of the day you will be able to effectively sell and increase your overall sales.

Seating limited, please reserve your seat early.
Complimentary lunch will be served.

RSVP
cei@merage.uci.edu
949-824-1172


All You Need to Know About Writing a Business Plan
April 15, 2008
12-1pm
Presenter: Andy Mindlin
UCI Student Center

How do you get your customer’s attention and effectively sell your product? Learn how to maximize your time spent in direct contact with your prospective buyer. Learn what to say in your introduction to grab their attention and make them want to buy your idea. What happens when they bring up an objection? This workshop will help you learn the skills necessary to effectively sell your product and overcome these hurdles. At the end of the day you will be able to effectively sell and increase your overall sales.

Seating limited, please reserve your seat early.
Complimentary lunch will be served.

RSVP
cei@merage.uci.edu
949-824-1172

... and more to come!