Today's Events
Multicultural Festival as a hall!
Saturday, May 18, 2013 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
floor lounge
We all meet up before hand and go as a group to this year's 34th annual multicultural festival!
Upcoming Events
End of the Year Frienship Bracelet Making!
Sunday, May 19, 2013 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
other
Come make all sorts of friendship bracelets, anklets, and hair wraps out of string and hemp cord! Then, talk about your plans for the end of the school year!
CANCELED: Come one, come all to the Triangle Speakers panel!
Sunday, May 19, 2013 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM PDT
Baobab Lounge
Come to this panel and learn about members of the LGBTQ community and voice your questions or personal experiences! Triangle Speakers is a safe space for all people to learn and discuss. Triangl...
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop!
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM PDT
other
Need a job? Need some money? Don't know about making resumes? Come to this event! Get some awesome tips to build your resume!
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Salsa and Salsa and Salsa!
Thursday, May 23, 2013 8:45 PM - 10:45 PM PDT
Baobab Lounge
Come learn how to salsa dance with a professional salsa instructor! One hour will have you whirling and twirling to salsa music with the best of them! Additionally, chips and salsa will be provided
Sustainability, You, and Santa Cruz: Farmer's Market Style
Saturday, May 25, 2013 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM PDT
other
Spend your saturday morning at the wonderful Westside Farmer's Market that takes place every saturday, and learn about the sustainable benefits of buying local, organic produce, and get a free scoo...
Strawberry Fields Forever
Saturday, May 25, 2013 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM PDT
other
Explore local farms and gardens, travel green and bus down to the Homeless Garden Project for U-pick strawberries and then rendezvous at the Penny Ice Creamery to cool off and finish the afternoon!
Capture the Glowstick
Saturday, May 25, 2013 9:30 PM - 11:30 PM PDT
other
UPDATE1: Event postponed to 5/25 due to weather and conflicting schedules with Crown's Friday-evening events. Get together with your fellow Merrill students for an awesome game of Capture the Glow...
Diversity Cupcakes
Sunday, May 26, 2013 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
other
This program sheds light upon how discrimination affects everyone but, despite these discriminations, we can all still come together on a common ground: baking cupcakes! Each resident will get an u...
INCEPTION! Create your own totem.
Monday, May 27, 2013 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM PDT
Baobab Lounge
In this interactive workshop you will use real clay to make a necklace, bracelet, or other small ceramic creation. We will have stamps, cookie cutters as well a full selection of clay working tools...
Milk and Milk and Cookies!
Friday, May 31, 2013 7:00 PM - 9:32 PM PDT
Baobab Lounge
Join me for a timely viewing of Milk, the movie based on the life and works of Harvey Milk before Pride Day! Any who wishes can also join me beforehand when I bake delicious warm cookies to enjoy ...
Let's Join Kresge Presents Pride!
Saturday, June 01, 2013 11:40 AM - 2:00 PM PDT
other
Let's go as a community to the Kresge Presents Pride march!
Worldanz!
Saturday, June 01, 2013 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
Merrill Cultural Center
Get yo dance on everyone! Come enjoy a session of Worldanz and learn different dances from all over the world!
Trash to Treasure - Goodwill Drive
Sunday, June 02, 2013 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
other
Have you started packing for summer break yet? You should! All thaat stuff you got for school this year that you just dont want or need anymore, give it away to Goodwill. Take a trip with me to don...
The Green Machine: Free Green Smoothies
Wednesday, June 05, 2013 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM PDT
Crown Merrill Community room
Come get a free green smoothie sample and learn about the importance of eating healthy and living well.
Make Your own Trail Mix - for Wellness Wednesday
Wednesday, June 05, 2013 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM PDT
other
Come to the community room to make your own bag of trail mix and learn about what the most healthy ingredients are!
De-Stress Yoga for Wellness Wednesday
Wednesday, June 05, 2013 5:33 PM - 5:34 PM PDT
Crown Merrill Community room
Need to get the blood flowing again after a long study session? answer= Yoga. It is a great way to de-stress, especially before finals. It is a healthy way to relax and clear your mind by creating ...
Safe and Fun in the Sun Jars!
Sunday, June 09, 2013 2:00 PM - 2:21 PM PDT
other
You've had mason jars filled with surprises and treats delivered to your doorstep twice this quarter, so it only seems right to have a last one left at your feet. This time around, you will be lear...
Ongoing Events
Earth Week: Learn How to be Eco Friendly!
Monday, April 22, 2013 12:00 AM - Sunday, June 16, 2013 12:00 AM PDT
floor lounge
A poster will be placed in the hallway showing different methods for being eco friendly!
Multicultural passive
Saturday, April 27, 2013 2:24 PM - Saturday, June 08, 2013 2:24 PM PDT
floor lounge
Learn about interesting cultural customs from around the world and see some of the most treasured natural places too!
Cinco de Mayo True and False
Saturday, May 04, 2013 12:00 PM - Saturday, June 01, 2013 12:40 PM PDT
other
Starting May 4th the halls will be decorated with Cinco de Mayo true and false flap cards for residents to read and learn the truth about Cinco de Mayo in Mexico and in America.
Prison Pen Pals
Sunday, May 05, 2013 4:00 PM - Sunday, May 26, 2013 4:00 PM PDT
other
Become a pen pal to someone incarcerated in a prison. Many of the millions inside US prisons lack sufficient support networks on the outside, contributing to high recidivism (return to crime) rates...
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How to Survive a Zombie Attack (and Other Disasters)
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 8:00 AM - Tuesday, May 28, 2013 8:00 AM PDT
other
Go for the brains! Not only in terms of effective zombie slaying strategy, but also in the sense of preparing for what Mother Nature may throw at you. Learn about effective response strategies for ...
Spring Passive
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 11:27 AM - Thursday, May 30, 2013 11:27 AM PDT
Baobab Lounge
something about civic engagement
Wilderness Adventure!
Saturday, May 18, 2013 8:00 AM - Sunday, May 19, 2013 8:00 PM PDT
other
An exciting camping adventure into the Los Padres National Forest at Arroyo Seco, open to all Merrill college residents!
Pack-Easy Clothing Drop!
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 6:51 PM - Wednesday, June 12, 2013 6:51 PM PDT
other
Clothing donation boxes will be set out in the Merrill dungeons in order to provide students with a place to drop off unwanted clothing that will get donated to the homeless of Santa Cruz, in turn ...
Give Grab Grub
Saturday, May 25, 2013 12:00 PM - Sunday, May 26, 2013 4:00 PM PDT
other
Here's the Deal: It's the end of the year and you've got too much stuff to bring home. This event is for you! It's time to GIVE some bits stuff that you don't want anymore, GRAB some bobs and st...
Knapsack of Hope!
Monday, June 03, 2013 4:00 PM - Saturday, June 08, 2013 10:37 PM PDT
floor lounge
As the year ends, it's important to keep our goals in mind and keep our future full of hope. Hopefully this small reminder helps!