COSA: 2012 Nonprofit and Public Service Career Fair

Hey Scholars, 

Come out and help with the 2012 Nonprofit and Public Service Career Fair on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 from 12PM-4PM! 
You do NOT need to stay the whole time! The fair will take place in the MLK Student Union ballroom. Your primary role as a co-sponsoring group would be to assist with a variety of fair duties as assigned, and to connect with employers to help make their fair experience a success! 

Typical duties & important notes for student volunteers are: 

*Provide first-class customer service to employers throughout the fair

*Greet and assist both students and recruiters as they arrive to the fair; escort recruiters to their assigned tables 

*Scan student ID's before they enter the fair; distribute bags and maps 

*Assist with setup and cleanup 

*Maintain a professional look at your student organization table. This means keeping it clean and tidy. If volunteers are working the lunch shift, this means throwing food trash away after they are done. 

*Student volunteers should be on time for the shifts they sign-up for to ensure first-class customer service for fair participants. 

Some nice perks for your participants are:
**Your participating member volunteers will receive a tasty *FREE LUNCH** (if they work during the lunch hour) and snacks throughout the fair 
**The traffic at the fair varies from year to year and depending on the time of day.  There may be time for student volunteers to go talk to employers in the fair during down times. 
Please sign-up through google spreadsheet! :)


When: February 1, 2012 (Wednesday from 12-4PM)
Where: MLK Student Union ballroom
What: Volunteer for the 2012 Nonprofit and Public Service Career Fair

The Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Honors cordially invites you to the Annual Spring Faculty Reception for Regents’ and Chancellor’s and Cal Opportunity Scholars!

 

WHEN: Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Multicultural Center, MLK Student Union Building (by Tully’s)

Come out and meet with outstanding faculty and distinguished students in a casual setting and enjoy refreshments and special performances.

Please RSVP to uspho@berkeley.edu by January 27, 2012.

Hey Scholars,  You're invited to come out to the ASUC Student Discount Night on January 19th 2012 from 6-8PM! AND there will be discounts on the following items: 10% off used textbooks 20% off Cal clothing, gift, and supply items, general reading books, backpacks & laptop cases

COSA'S HOLIDAY BANQUET/POTLUCK!

HOLIDAY GREETINGS

from your COSA Officers!

Stressed out about the impending insanity of finals? Looking to escape from all that cram-cram-cram madness during dead week? Wanna take a break and just chill and relax, while enjoying warm, homecooked food and even warmer, welcoming company? All while embracing the true spirit of the holiday season by giving/receiving gifts and thanks to all that we are grateful for? Well look no further, for you are cordially invited to...

COSA'S HOLIDAY BANQUET/POTLUCK!

When: Thursday, December 8th, 2011, 7:00 PM

Where: 101 Wheeler

What: POTLUCK + WHITE ELEPHANT!

Why: To celebrate the end of an awesome semester, and to welcome the arrival of the holiday season :)

IMPORTANT: This is a POTLUCK, so please contribute whatever food you can! (For all ya'll freshmen, we know you got tons of leftover mealpoints. Just sayin' - sharing is caring :) But if you can't bring anything, don't worry, no one will be turned away :)

And for those of you who don't know, WHITE ELEPHANT is a game of gift exchange, where each participant who brings a gift will also receive a gift in return. It's like getting presents, but better, because there's fun games involved! So bring a gift of your choice (we suggest it to be worth ~$5), wrap it in pretty wrapping paper, and then bring it to the banquet! Disclaimer: participation is voluntary.

 PLEASE remember to RSVP through email or facebook! :)

SLC: Making the Most of RRR Week

Hey Scholars! Are you ready for finals yet?

If your answer is no, then this is an event that you do not want to miss!  

See you there! 

Common Courses Directory for Spring 2012

Did you know that in everyone one of your classes, 

there's probably at least 2 other COSA students who are taking it as well? 

Having similar classes presents a perfect opportunity to 

collaborate, form study groups 

& get to know your fellow Cal Opp scholars! :)

Now that Telebears is almost over, everyone should have a rough idea of their schedules for upcoming Spring semester. 

Please fill out the GoogleDoc with your tentative schedules. 

The schedules will later be colour-coded by common courses to be more viewer-friendly for easy visibility.

COSA'S ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Ever heard of Ici's and its rich, smooth, creamy, yummy goodness? 

Well, if you haven't heard, or haven't got to try it, then boy, have we got an awesome event planned for you! Presenting...

COSA'S ICE CREAM SOCIAL!
Followed by GAME NIGHT! 
(board games, video games, online games, you name it!)

Place: Meet at UNIT 1 COURTYARD

Time: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28th, 8:00 PM

This is an opportunity for you to get ahold of some of their famed homemade, organic ice cream, meet new people, embrace your competitive side, and just let go of those stressful midterms and papers and HAVE FUNNN! It's also a chance for those of you who came out to our first social and won those Ici's gift cards to redeem the delicious prize that awaits you. Seriously, how can you resist ICE CREAMMM?!So please RSVP to this email: caloppscholars@gmail.com if you plan on joining us! Even if you can't come for the whole event, you should still come out for as long as you can - to enjoy the dessert, the games, or most importantly, the company :)

Who's my CalPal?

Hey Scholars,

Thank you for coming to our first CalPal event of the year "Who's my CalPal?" 

Hope you like it! :)

And remember to start contacting your CalPal :)

Who's my CalPal? (10.21.2011)

Check out the pictures from Fall 2011

COSA 2011-12

And thanks for coming out to the events :)

Interns Wanted

Do you want to intern for COSA? 

Want to build leadership skills? 

Want to make a difference for your community? 


If you answered YES to any of these questions, then you should intern for your lovely officers. 

Your Social, Outreach, Academic, Secretary, Webmaster, Treasurer, and President are looking for interns for this school year. 

All you have to do is fill out the intern application by Sunday, October 16th at 11:59PM and e-mail it to: caloppscholars@gmail.com

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to e-mail any of your officers or caloppscholars@gmail.com

Cal Pal Application deadline EXTENDED to October 16th

GOOD NEWS: the deadline for our CALPALProgram has been extended to 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16TH, AT 11:59PM!

So if you are still interested, please fill out the online application here!

CALPAL is like a Big Brother/Big Sister Program, where we pair underclassmen (mostly freshmen) with upperclassmen who can provide academic, social, or whatever-you-kind of support you desire. So we need underclassmen AND upperclassmen! We would like to urge you all to take advantage of the resources available to you, and grasp this wonderful opportunity to meet new people, learn more about COSA, give back, and most importantly, HAVE FUN! 

We have many fun activities in store for our CALPAL participants, and you DO NOT wanna miss out!

COSA Course Advising Workshop

As you know, the upcoming Spring Telebears starts on October 17th. Don't know what classes to take? Or do you want to make sure you're on track with your major? Well, COSA is holding a Course Advising Workshop where you get the chance to pair up with fellow COSA upperclassman and alumni who are more than happy to help you figure out your schedule or just give you advice about good classes/professors.

If you are interested, please fill out the attached GoogleDoc and sign up for an appointment.

Each session will last about 20 minutes, so please arrive promptly! Also bring a rough idea of your proposed schedule with you.
Course Advising Workshop
Date: October 6th, 2011
Location: 101 Wheeler
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Good luck with your first wave of midterms! 

Cal Opportunity New Scholars Reception! September 29th 4-6PM

The Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Honors is honored to sponsor the Cal Opportunity New Scholars Reception! 


WHEN: September 29th 2011! From 4-6PM
WHERE: International House (Homeroom) 

P.S. There will be FREE food! :)

PLEASE RSVP TO THIS EMAIL: uspho@berkeley.edu , or (510) 643-2254.

Cal Opp Kick Off Event!

Stressed out from the first few weeks of school? Wanna spend your Saturday afternoon with some chill, down people? Or maybe you've got the taste buds for some free food and friendly competition? Well, you DO NOT want to miss...

COSA'S KICKOFF EVENT 

our FIRST SOCIAL of the semester!

What: SUPER SCAVENGER HUNT!

When: Saturday, Sept 17th, 2011, 4:00-6:00 pm

Where: You'll find out... Just kidding, meet at SPROUL STEPS.

Stuff to Bring: Yourselves and any Cosa friends you know. ALSO, please bring a digital camera if you have one (or also a phone with a built in camera).

Why: You will learn a lot about about the beautiful Berkeley campus, and meet and bond with some of your wonderful fellow Cal Opp  Scholars. You will have SO MUCH FUN, and take many many pictures to document said fun :) Oh, and did I mention 

FREE FOOD AND PRIZES?!

Grand Prize: ICI'S GIFT CARDS! (which you can use on one of our future socials *hinthint* :) Ici is an ice cream shop 4 blocks away from Unit 2. It has the BEST ice cream you could ever imagine!

But of course we would not forget about the rest of yall: FREE FOOD! Now who can resist that free food? :)

So come out for a chill afternoon of FUN FUN FUN! WE SO EXCITED to see you all there!

EVENT: STUDENT STORE DISCOUNT NIGHT!

Hey scholars!


Need books? Cal gears? Get them with a discount at the Student Store on Tuesday, August 23rd from 8:30PM to 10PM with other COSA scholars!

The discount levels will be:

- 10% off used textbooks
- 20% off general reading books, magazines, gift items, and cards
- 20% off Cal-imprinted school supplies, Cal clothing, and souvenirs

Please send us an e-mail (caloppscholars@gmail.com) or tell us through Facebook or in person if you are interested in attending! 

:) 

 

EVENT: COSA's End-of-the-Year Dinner (Thurs. May 5: 5:00-7:00 pm)

Take a break from studying for finals and join us for COSA's End-of-the-Year Dinner! Take some time off from studying to chill with fellow scholars + friends while enjoying food, games, and the lovely weather outdoors. You're working so hard. Don't you think you deserve a (delicious) break?

There will be FREE FOOD -- fried rice, egg rolls, cake, and more! We also welcome any home-made goodies from anyone who loves to cook and share.

Also, we will be handing out FREE care packages that include pencils, blue/green books, snacks, drinks, etc.!

Where: The Picnic Tables between Barrows + Wheeler. (Named "Anthony" on this map: http://berkeley.edu/map/maps/DE45.html)

When: Thurs. May 5: 5:00-7:00 pm

PHOTOS: Glow Stick Capture the Flag & Game Night Social

Here are some photos from our most recent COSA social!
Visit our flickr for more: http://www.flickr.com/photos/calopp/

Event: Glow Stick Capture the Flag & Game Night Social (Thurs. Apr. 28 7:00-9:30 pm)

Join COSA for a fun game night! We'll be playing Capture the Flag glow stick style and much more!

The winning team will get an awesome prize!

*FREE FOOD PROVIDED*: Vietnamese sandwiches and ice cream!

Location: 201 Wheeler

Date/Time: Thurs. Apr. 28 7:00-9:30 pm

Social Event: Flag Football & Dinner at Pepe's (Weds. Apr. 20 at 5:00)

Football season ended a while ago and we're sure you are all missing it, right? We can't bring football season back until September, but in the mean time, please join COSA for an afternoon/evening at Willard Park for Flag Football &Dinner at Pepe's!!! Yay!

We will be meeting people at Sproul Fountain between 4:40-5:10pm, and walk to Willard Park together as a group. We'll be playing a game/games of flag football at the park until we all get hungry. Then we'll head over to Pepe's Pizza for dinner!

Where/When: Meet at Sproul Fountain at approx. 4:45-5:10; event will be held at Willard Park

*Note*: Refreshments will be provided, but Pepe's will not be on COSA (sorry, we're on a tight budget here).

Hope to see everyone on Wednesday!

COSA Elections: Thurs. Apr. 14 from 6:00-7:30pm

It's election season! If you're running for office, please make sure you are free on this day! If you're not running, please come out to support your fellow scholars and of course, vote for the next crop of officers for the next school year!

During this meeting, candidates will present a short speech about themselves (why they are running/goals for the upcoming year, etc...) and members will vote.

Food will be provided.

Location: 201 Wheeler

February Newsletter!

Newsletter February

Textbook Discount Nights!

Hey scholars! Need books? Get them at a discount with COSA. See event info below for more details about the two upcoming discount nights! See you all there!

Cal Student Store Discount Night!

The Student Store hasn't given us the discount details, but based on past Student Store discount nights, we presume that the discounts will be as follows:

5% off on used textbooks

20% off on school supplies, clothing, gifts, and general books

Time: Thursday, January 20 · 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: Cal Student Store

Ned's Discount Night!

Discount Details:

7% off New Textbooks (excluding Odin readers)

10% off Used Textbooks, supplies and Gifts

20% Clothing (Including Sales items but excluding promotional items)

***Free Candy, Pizza, and Soda will be provided. Last semester the folks at Ned's provided us with delicious Cheeseboard pizza!

Time: Friday, January 21 · 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Ned's Bookstore (2480 Bancroft Way)

Please RSVP here, through e-mail, or through the facebook event!

Annual Faculty Sponsor-Scholar Reception-- Weds., Jan. 26, 2011

The Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships and Honors is honored to sponsor the fifth annual Spring Faculty-Scholar Reception.

When: Wednesday, January 26, 2011-- 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Where: Tilden Room (5th floor), MLK Student Union Building

Please join the Regents’ and Chancellor’s and Cal Opportunity Scholars in a social setting -- enjoy delicious food, entertainment, and the company of distinguished students and outstanding faculty.

Please RSVP by sending an email to us at caloppscholars@gmail.com by Jan. 24. Thanks.

Show up and represent for COSA!!! Check out these photos from last year's events: