Welcome to Winter quarter! The CHP staff hopes that you enjoyed your vacation, and we
are excited to have you back! Feel free to stop by the office to say hi, or if
you have any questions/concerns about the upcoming quarter – we are here to
help!

If your UCI CUMULATIVE GPA was below the CHP required GPA for your grade level (listed below) this fall quarter, then you will need to schedule an advising appointment with Mary or Christina no later than Friday of week 2 (Jan. 17th). Please call (949) 824-5461 or stop by the CHP office to set up a meeting as soon as possible.

• FRESHMAN: 2.8 CUMULATIVE GPA
• SOPHOMORE & 1ST YEAR TRANSFER: 3.0 CUMULATIVE GPA

JUNIOR, SENIOR & 2ND YEAR TRANSFER: 3.2 CUMULATIVE GPA

The CHP PAAs will be holding the following office hours for Winter quarter:

Patrick Brennock

Monday 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Friday 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Mindy Chin

Monday 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Tuesday 12:00-1:30 p.m.

Thursday 12:00-1:30 p.m.

Friday 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Julia Hillendahl

Tuesday 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Wednesday 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Thursday 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Barbara Spyrou

Tuesday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Thursday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

The CHP staff would like to encourage you to apply to be an Honors Peer Academic
Advisor (PAA)! Honors PAAs play a substantial role in creating and maintaining
the close-knit community that is an essential part of the CHP. More information
about the position responsibilities and requirements can be found online.
Applications are due early on Friday, January 17, 2014. Please apply online.

Don’t miss *Escher and the Droste Effect* on Jan. 9th, 4-5 p.m. at the Calit2 Auditorium with Dr. Hendrik Lenstra. This free lecture is open to the public and will be followed by a reception. Click here to RSVP by Jan. 7th.

Dr. Lenstra will share how he unraveled the mystery of Escher’s “Print Gallery.” No one knows why artist M.C. Escher left the center of his 1956 lithograph blank. However, in 2002 a team of mathematicians, artists, and computer programmers headed by Dr. Lenstra figured out how it may have been completed. For more information or if you have problems registering online, please email Tatiana Arizaga at tarizaga@uci.edu.