Arroyo Vista
Academic Theme Houses For 2010-2011
Updated 2/1/09: For academic year 2009-10, Arroyo Vista will house sophomores, junior, and seniors only (including incoming transfer students). Freshmen will not be housed in Arroyo Vista for 2009-10.
Other academic year theme descriptions:
Continuing Students
- African American Studies: Ele Si Rosa Parks
- The African American Studies House brings together undergraduates who share an interest in the study of African American history and culture. Students and advisors plan activities that coordinate with formal study in these areas. Some activities will involve student/faculty interaction and guests who are leaders in the African-American community. Residents are encouraged to enroll in one of the core Introduction to African American Studies courses (AfAm 40A, 40B and 40C) prior to moving into or while residing in the house. Priority will be given to those students who are pursuing a major or minor in African American Studies.
- Biology Haus
- The Biology Haus combines students interested in all areas of Biological Sciences. Residents living in this house are exposed to the various dimensions of the biological sciences and are encouraged to participate in symposiums, workshops, and activities occurring both on and off campus. Biology faculty, participate in house activities. Biology majors and students who show an active interest in the biological sciences are encouraged to apply. Priority consideration will be given to students who have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Campuswide Honors Program Houses
- All residents are members of the Campuswide Honors Program. Although they represent a cross section of all majors, they share a common honors curriculum and thus a common educational experience that binds them uniquely together. Honors students bring their vitality, creativity, and dedication to learning to this community, sharing activities which explore their widely divergent interests, foster intellectual growth and discussion, develop student/faculty contacts, and challenge them to broaden their horizons. Active standing CHP students with a GPA appropriate to their class level may apply for the house.
- Careers in Teaching House
- The Careers in Teaching theme house is for undergraduates who are interested in becoming K-12th grade teachers. Residents will take part in quarterly programming, such as advisement sessions on the pathway to teaching, workshops with local teachers, and discussion forums with faculty. House members will also be responsible for completing a two quarter group project related to K-12 education. All majors are encouraged to apply.
- Casa Cesar Chavez - Chicano/Latino Studies House
- Casa César Chávez, sponsored by the Department of Chicano/Latino Studies, provides its residents with a variety of educational, social, and cultural activities. The house supports the objectives of UCI’s Department of Chicano/Latino Studies through faculty-student socials, lectures, poetry readings, and films. One of the primary objectives of Casa César Chávez is to assist in the recruitment and retention of Chicano and Latino students at the University. Residents are expected to participate in house events and engage in quarterly community service projects. The house is not restricted to majors or minors in Chicano/Latino Studies. For additional information, please visit our website at http://www.socsci.uci.edu/casachavez/
- Chemistry House
- Students in all fields of chemistry are encouraged to apply. The House goals are to increase communication amongst chemistry students, faculty, and the residents. The House fosters a multi-disciplinary research and study environment. The Chemistry House sponsors student/faculty mixers, barbecues, field trips, and guest speakers. Preference will be given to applicants with a minimum 3.0 GPA, and having declared a major in Chemistry or a closely allied field.
- Engineering Design for the Community House
- The Engineering House is geared towards students majoring in Engineering or who have a strong interest in any of the fields of Engineering. The Engineering house provides students with both academic and social development and support. Activities may include in-house faculty visits, review sessions, and academic advising as well as recreational events, field trips, and various social gatherings. Students will be encouraged to get involved with various aspects of the Engineering program. Some of these include research, Engineering student organizations, /participation in Engineering Week activities, and volunteering with the MESA program. Strong emphasis will be placed on the academic success of each resident.
- Humanities House
- The Humanities House provides an intellectual and social environment for students of the Humanities. This residence is for students who are interested in learning about humans and how people from various cultures have expressed themselves across the ages in literature, film, art, etc. Humanities House provides the opportunity for students with similar interests and educational goals to communicate and share ideas. Residents will participate in faculty dinners, film screenings, international events and other program activities. Priority consideration is given to Humanities majors who have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Information and Computer Science House
- This house is geared toward students who are pursuing a major or minor offered under the Bren School of ICS, or who simply have a strong interest in the various fields of information and computer science.
- International Peace and Conflict Studies House
- The IPACS House is an extension of the academic major in International Studies and the minor in Conflict Resolution. Top priority is given to applicants from the major and the minor. Other students are also welcome to apply who are interested in international affairs and issues of conflict and cooperation, locally and globally. All IPACS residents are required to participate fully in three academic events organized each quarter in the house by the International Studies Program. These activities include receptions for International Studies guest lecturers, informal discussions with faculty and students, film showings, discussion groups, and field trips. Normally the events are scheduled on Thursdays, 6-7:30 pm, but may also be held on other evenings.
- International Village
- The International Village is a living-learning opportunity (located in the Arroyo Vista theme house community) for students who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of different cultures, share international perspectives, and build friendships with students from around the world. Half of the residents in the International Village are international students and half are students from the U.S. The Village offers a wide variety of cross-cultural activities and learning experiences, including special dinners, culture nights, holiday festivities, study abroad interest sessions, intramural sports, and specialized academic course offerings. Residents are expected to be actively involved in the community and participate in programs and activities. This community includes primarily undergraduate students, but may be open to a limited number of graduate students who are visiting UCI through an EAP/Reciprocity program.
- Kaleidoscope House - The Arts/ Women’s Studies/Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Support
- Kaleidoscope House provides a rich context in which art history, dance, drama, music, studio art, and women’s studies students can live and work together. It is a staging area for performances, art exhibitions, lectures, and seminars related to the Arts. Kaleidoscope House also offers a supportive environment for gay/lesbian/bisexual students. Activities may include trips to plays, concerts, and much more. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required, and active participation in house activities is strongly recommended. Students with an open mind and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.
- Second Year Excellence Program (SYEP)
- The Second Year Excellence Program (SYEP) is designed to meet the needs of students who are making the transition into their second year of college. The second year can be challenging as students start to think about their future, personal academic and career goals. The program aims to help students learn more about themselves and provides resources for their future. The students living in the house will develop leadership skills as well as build community in an environment that will provide faculty interaction, academic enrichment opportunities, career exploration, and encourage participation in the Arroyo Vista Student Council.
- Social Ecology House
- The Social Ecology House brings together students majoring in Criminology, Law and Society, Psychology and Social Behavior, Urban Studies, and Social Ecology. A major theme will be the research emphasis of various faculty in these majors. Quarterly gatherings with Social Ecology faculty, graduate students, honors seminar students, field study interns, and community members will highlight the policy relevance of their research. Priority consideration is given to majors in the School of Social Ecology and to students who have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Student Life and Engagement House
- The Student Life and Engagement House, sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Students, provide residents an opportunity to learn first hand about the various leadership and co-curricular involvement opportunities that UCI has to offer. Residents will be required to participate in various leadership opportunities, community service projects, campus organization events, and selected workshops sponsored by the Volunteer Center, Cross Cultural Center, Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Center, Disability Services, Campus Organizations, New Student Programs and Leadership Development.
- Studia Generalia House
- The Studia Generalia (General Studies) House offers its residents the opportunity to be in a themed community with a multi-disciplinary focus, allowing them to design much of their own experience within the house. This flexibility allows students the chance to explore any number of academic pursuits without being tied to any specific one and offers an element of individualism absent in many other houses and allows students to build strong characters based on information from a broad range of topics. The house is open to all students no matter what their student standing or academic program.
New Transfer Students
- African American Studies: Ele Si Rosa Parks
- The African American Studies House brings together undergraduates who share an interest in the study of African American history and culture. Students and advisors plan activities that coordinate with formal study in these areas. Some activities will involve student/faculty interaction and guests who are leaders in the African-American community. Residents are encouraged to enroll in one of the core Introduction to African American Studies courses (AfAm 40A, 40B and 40C) prior to moving into or while residing in the house. Priority will be given to those students who are pursuing a major or minor in African American Studies.
- Biology Haus
- The Biology Haus combines students interested in all areas of Biological Sciences. Residents living in this house are exposed to the various dimensions of the biological sciences and are encouraged to participate in symposiums, workshops, and activities occurring both on and off campus. Biology faculty, participate in house activities. Biology majors and students who show an active interest in the biological sciences are encouraged to apply. Priority consideration will be given to students who have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Careers in Teaching House
- The Careers in Teaching theme house is for undergraduates who are interested in becoming K-12th grade teachers. Residents will take part in quarterly programming, such as advisement sessions on the pathway to teaching, workshops with local teachers, and discussion forums with faculty. House members will also be responsible for completing a two quarter group project related to K-12 education. All majors are encouraged to apply.
- Casa Cesar Chavez - Chicano/Latino Studies House
- Casa César Chávez, sponsored by the Department of Chicano/Latino Studies, provides its residents with a variety of educational, social, and cultural activities. The house supports the objectives of UCI’s Department of Chicano/Latino Studies through faculty-student socials, lectures, poetry readings, and films. One of the primary objectives of Casa César Chávez is to assist in the recruitment and retention of Chicano and Latino students at the University. Residents are expected to participate in house events and engage in quarterly community service projects. The house is not restricted to majors or minors in Chicano/Latino Studies. For additional information, please visit our website at http://www.socsci.uci.edu/casachavez/
- Engineering Design for the Community House
- The Engineering House is geared towards students majoring in Engineering or who have a strong interest in any of the fields of Engineering. The Engineering house provides students with both academic and social development and support. Activities may include in-house faculty visits, review sessions, and academic advising as well as recreational events, field trips, and various social gatherings. Students will be encouraged to get involved with various aspects of the Engineering program. Some of these include research, Engineering student organizations, /participation in Engineering Week activities, and volunteering with the MESA program. Strong emphasis will be placed on the academic success of each resident.
- Humanities House
- The Humanities House provides an intellectual and social environment for students of the Humanities. This residence is for students who are interested in learning about humans and how people from various cultures have expressed themselves across the ages in literature, film, art, etc. Humanities House provides the opportunity for students with similar interests and educational goals to communicate and share ideas. Residents will participate in faculty dinners, film screenings, international events and other program activities. Priority consideration is given to Humanities majors who have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Information and Computer Science House
- This house is geared toward students who are pursuing a major or minor offered under the Bren School of ICS, or who simply have a strong interest in the various fields of information and computer science.
- International Peace and Conflict Studies House
- The IPACS House is an extension of the academic major in International Studies and the minor in Conflict Resolution. Top priority is given to applicants from the major and the minor. Other students are also welcome to apply who are interested in international affairs and issues of conflict and cooperation, locally and globally. All IPACS residents are required to participate fully in three academic events organized each quarter in the house by the International Studies Program. These activities include receptions for International Studies guest lecturers, informal discussions with faculty and students, film showings, discussion groups, and field trips. Normally the events are scheduled on Thursdays, 6-7:30 pm, but may also be held on other evenings.
- International Village
- The International Village is a living-learning opportunity (located in the Arroyo Vista theme house community) for students who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of different cultures, share international perspectives, and build friendships with students from around the world. Half of the residents in the International Village are international students and half are students from the U.S. The Village offers a wide variety of cross-cultural activities and learning experiences, including special dinners, culture nights, holiday festivities, study abroad interest sessions, intramural sports, and specialized academic course offerings. Residents are expected to be actively involved in the community and participate in programs and activities. This community includes primarily undergraduate students, but may be open to a limited number of graduate students who are visiting UCI through an EAP/Reciprocity program.
- Kaleidoscope House - The Arts/ Women’s Studies/Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Support
- Kaleidoscope House provides a rich context in which art history, dance, drama, music, studio art, and women’s studies students can live and work together. It is a staging area for performances, art exhibitions, lectures, and seminars related to the Arts. Kaleidoscope House also offers a supportive environment for gay/lesbian/bisexual students. Activities may include trips to plays, concerts, and much more. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required, and active participation in house activities is strongly recommended. Students with an open mind and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.
- Second Year Excellence Program (SYEP)
- The Second Year Excellence Program (SYEP) is designed to meet the needs of students who are making the transition into their second year of college. The second year can be challenging as students start to think about their future, personal academic and career goals. The program aims to help students learn more about themselves and provides resources for their future. The students living in the house will develop leadership skills as well as build community in an environment that will provide faculty interaction, academic enrichment opportunities, career exploration, and encourage participation in the Arroyo Vista Student Council.
- Social Ecology House
- The Social Ecology House brings together students majoring in Criminology, Law and Society, Psychology and Social Behavior, Urban Studies, and Social Ecology. A major theme will be the research emphasis of various faculty in these majors. Quarterly gatherings with Social Ecology faculty, graduate students, honors seminar students, field study interns, and community members will highlight the policy relevance of their research. Priority consideration is given to majors in the School of Social Ecology and to students who have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Student Life and Engagement House
- The Student Life and Engagement House, sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Students, provide residents an opportunity to learn first hand about the various leadership and co-curricular involvement opportunities that UCI has to offer. Residents will be required to participate in various leadership opportunities, community service projects, campus organization events, and selected workshops sponsored by the Volunteer Center, Cross Cultural Center, Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Center, Disability Services, Campus Organizations, New Student Programs and Leadership Development.
- Studia Generalia House
- The Studia Generalia (General Studies) House offers its residents the opportunity to be in a themed community with a multi-disciplinary focus, allowing them to design much of their own experience within the house. This flexibility allows students the chance to explore any number of academic pursuits without being tied to any specific one and offers an element of individualism absent in many other houses and allows students to build strong characters based on information from a broad range of topics. The house is open to all students no matter what their student standing or academic program.
- Transfer House
- The activities and programs offered in the Transfer Houses focus on helping students adjust to life at the University while making connections with Faculty, academic counselors, and the wide array of programs and services available to UCI students. The Arroyo Vista Staff works closely with the House Assistants to provide for the unique needs and interests of transfer resident students.
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