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CCC ANNUAL ASSESSMENT STAFF & FACULTY BROWNBAG
 
Friday, June 19 | 11:30-1PM | Cross-Cultural Center ArtSpace
 
All staff and faculty are invited to attend a brownbag lunch with the Cross-Cultural Center and hear about the results of our 2008-2009 annual assessment. This  meeting will include a short powerpoint presentation followed by a discussion to get feedback and strategies for implementation. Bring a lunch, we will provide drinks and dessert.
 
To RSVP or for more information, please contact Lea Carland at lcarland@ucsd.edu  
 
 
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The Cross-Cultural Center is located on the 2 Fl. of Price Center East. For more information call 858.534.9689 or email cccenter@ucsd.edu. To request reasonable accommodations necessary to enable your participation in any of our events, please call (858) 534-6744 or email
HR-ACCES (Accommodation Counseling and Consulting Services)
Requests must be made no later than two weeks before the event to ensure adequate time to arrange for the accommodation. 
 
 
 
 
Cross-Cultural Center Summer Hours
 
It's summer! We will be open from 9AM-4PM Monday - Friday.
 
Please note that we will be closed the following days:
  • Mon., June 29-Wed., July 1
  • Fri., July 3
  • Tues., Aug. 4
  • Thurs., Aug. 27
  • Mon., Sept. 7
 
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