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A message from the Kresge Programs Office

Hello everyone! Welcome to the Kresge community from the Kresge College Programs Office. Part of being in a smaller college community is having the chance to form lasting friendships with your fellow Kresge students and staff. Here at Kresge, we sponsor local events/activities and offer many services in support of an enjoyable and socially active college experience. Our wonderful Orientation Welcome Leaders (during Fall Quarter) and our Programs Assistants (year-round) work so hard in hosting all the amazing events that can be found in our Kresge Programs and Activities Calendars.

Throughout the academic year, there will be many ways to get involved with your community. Given that social interaction is an integral part of daily life at Kresge College, we are sure to host events throughout the year that include: destress events, arts & crafts events, casino nights, game nights, workshops, and more...

 

Where are we located?

The College Programs Office is located in Kresge Building K, rooms 208,

Office Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm (however, hours can vary depending on time of quarter)

 

What services does the Program Office provide?

The Programs Office has a variety of resources to assist you all in various ways:

  • Extracurricular activities: We have boardgames that you can rent out – simply email kresgcpc@ucsc.edu if you'd like to rent one out. You will allowed to rent out the boardgame for 3 nights.
  • Basic Needs Shelf: NOW OPEN!! There is be a cabinet inside the Programs Office filled with FREE various basic needs products: tampons, pads, condoms, lube, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, lotion, chapstick, etc
  • Lounge: We have recently opened our Programs Office Lounge (K-Building, Room 208B), so that you can have an additional space to relax, read, do homework, and more. The room has bean bags, diffusers, lights, fidget toys, and snacks for you all. 
  • Event Ideas: Feel free to come to the Programs Office if you have any event ideas or would like to collaborate with our office. 

 

Student Employment Opportunities

The Programs Office employs Kresge students and other affiliated students each year. The positions are Programs Assistants (PA) and Orientation Welcome Leader (OWL), both are filled by spring quarter in preparation for the following academic year. The Kresge Orientation Welcome Leader Team supports fall Move-in, Welcome Week, Family Day, Kresge Presents PRIDE, and Kresge Commencement. It is a great way to gain valuable leadership experience and be an integral member of the Kresge College staff team. The Programs Assistant team provides Kresge students with social engagement and learning opportunities through events and programs throughout the academic year.