Annual St. Paddy’s Day Free Mix-n-Mingle
Description: By popular demand, we are bringing it back for another year.  Put on some GREEN and connect with Alumni for an evening of fun!  You’ll get updated on events and news at UCSD then stick around for the free give-a-ways.  It’s a chance for you to have a good time and network with some awesome alumni.  Don’t miss free food and friends!
Location: Blue Chalk Café in Palo Alto
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Directions: Blue Chalk Café
Cost: FREE!                                    Contact: Dhwani at d_vahia@yahoo.com

 UCSD Chancellor Visits the Silicon Valley
Description: Come and meet UCSD’s Newly Appointed Chancellor.  Meet other active alumni and enjoy the evening!   Details: TBD

Need to Get Outdoors? Post-Tax Hike (a non-taxing hike)
Description:  Here’s something that’s free! Reward yourself for finishing your taxes on time!  Meet friends, stretch your legs, and get some stress relief.  Enjoy this “non-taxing” hike in the beautiful San Pedro Valley County Park.  The Brooks Creek Trail offers spectacular views and breathtaking wildflowers and waterfalls.  Make sure to bring a camera to capture the views of the coast!  Bring Your Own Lunch and mingle with fellow UCSDers after the hike; beverages will be provided.  This is a friends and family event; bring your family and friends.  We will start off in the morning with a nice hike lead by outdoors expert, Marion, and finish off with lunch!

Location: San Pedro Valley County Park, Brooks Creek Trail
Time: Meet promptly at 10:00am.  Start the hike at 10:30am, BYOLunch at 12:00pm.
Directions: Will be provided upon RSVP / registration
Cost: $5.00 entry fee (pay at gate)
Contact: Marion at mgwe@pacbell.net; Beili at beiliy03@yahoo.com   

UCSD Helping Hands: All Hands Needed
Description: Join other UCSD Alumni in helping a family in need through the Peninsula Habitat for Humanity.  We are limiting this event to 20 people.  Bring your friends and family to help build a home.  Meet the well deserving family that will be living in the home you helped to build!  Celebrate your achievement with dinner on the house (UC).  All we ask is for your firm commitment.

Location: Will be emailed to all those whom RSVP.
Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Directions: Will be emailed to all those whom RSVP
Cost: FREE!                        Contact: Kat at k_sripathy@yahoo.com
Special Instructions: Firm commitment needed.

UCSD International Night: Cheese ‘n Wine Tasting
Description: Enjoy cheeses from around the world!  Enjoy samples as Cheese experts teach you about a variety of cheese characteristics and history.  Pairings of cheese with recommended wines.  Ahh, the many wonders of cheese…

Location: Vintage Wine Merchants in Santana Row
Time: 7:00pm
Directions: http://www.vintagewinemerchants.com/location.php
Cost: $30 / person                  Contact: Jeff B. at jeff.brooks@lamrc.com

Annual Welcome New Grads Mixer
Description: 2005 Graduates, Alumni and guests are invited to attend this casual evening celebration and mixer.  Let’s get together and congratulate the Class of 2005.  In past years, several graduates and alumni found jobs and new connections.  UCSD has the private patio for mingling and free appetizers.  Stay for the give-a-ways.  Join our tradition of successful alumni networking. 

Location: Tied House Brewery in Mountain View (954 Villa Street in Mountain View)
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Directions:

Cost: FREE!                    Contact: Nina at nnsui@yahoo.com