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Dean Welcomes 150 New Students to UCI's Bachelor in Education Sciences Major

9/23/2019

 
UCI's School of Education welcomed 150 new students to the Bachelor of Arts in Education Sciences (B.A.E.S.) major during the School's orientation on September 23rd. The incoming 100 freshmen and 50 transfer students join currently enrolled students for a total 825 undergraduates in the program. 

Of the 150 new students, 40% are first generation college students, 58% are California residents, 27% come from Los Angeles County, 27% are Orange County residents, 6% are from out of state, and 25% are international students. 

During the orientation on September 23rd, Dean Richard Arum greeted the students and provided information about the school's faculty,  research focus, and commitment to undergraduate education. Additionally, he encouraged the students to not only engage in their coursework but also enrich their undergraduate experience by joining the School's research labs and student clubs.

Following an Education Sciences Bingo icebreaker (see link to photos below), representatives from the four School of Education student clubs provided information about the purpose, activities, and meeting schedule of each club.
  • Gabriel Zanipatin from Kappa Delta Pi explained that KDP accepts members who meet the honor society's academic requirements. He invited new students to an information session on Wednesday, October 2, 6:00 - 7:00 PM, in Education 2010.
  • Jennifer Chau, President, and Daniel McKenzie, Secretary, of Club Lightbulb invited new students to come to explore the workshops, networking events, and community service that Club Lightbulb offers. First meeting: Wednesday, October 2, 5:00 - 7:30 PM in Education 2005. Club Lightbulb meets weeks 1,3,5,7,9.
  • Ella Rose, Co-President of Teachers of Tomorrow, encouraged the new students, both those intending to become educators and those wishing to know more about education in general, to attend meetings and explore the profession. Meetings include special presentations, guest speakers, general information on current issues in education, and volunteer and job opportunities related to education. First meeting: Wednesday, October 9, 5:30 - 6:00 PM, Education building. TOT meets weeks 2,4,6,8, 10.
  • Alejandra Rodriguez Grande, President, and Markus Hernandez, Campus Liaison, invited new student to explore the multiple opportunities available to bilingual speakers. The Bilingual Teacher Student Association (BTSA) meets Thursdays, weeks 2,4,6,8,10 at 6:00 - 7:00 PM in Education 2005. 

At the close of the School of Education welcome, new students walked to UCI's Anteater Involvement Fair in Aldrich Park to explore the more than 400 clubs, campus organizations, and departments offering opportunities for UCI students. 

Responding to the excitement surrounding the new entries into the Bachelor in Education Sciences major, Director of Student Affairs Jaycee Chu commented, "After meeting so many of the new students during the summer orientation programs, our Student Affairs Office is excited to start the year and welcome our largest group of incoming majors to campus and to the School of Education community!" 

Photographs of the B.A.E.S. Orientation

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Director of Student Affairs Jaycee Chu welcoming students 
Dean Richard Arum communicating School commitments
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The Icebreaker: Education Sciences BINGO
The Icebreaker: Education Sciences BINGO
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School of Education Peer Advisors
Manny Pech, Bethany Urbano, Andrea Ignacio
Club Officers
Left to right: Ella Rose, Jenny Chau, Daniel McKenzie,
​Alejandra Grande Rodriguez, Markus Hernandez, Gabriel Zanipatin

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