UCI Associated Graduate Students (AGS)

Calling all international grad students at UCI! 🌍
Join us for an afternoon of connection, conversations, and community.

Experience fun games, speed friending, giveaways & more—while building strong friendships and sharing your journey in a welcoming space 💛

Let’s come together, unwind, and celebrate the diverse global grad community at UCI!

Grad-entine’s Trivia Night is here! Join us at Anthill Pub & Grille on Feb 20, 6-8 PM for a night of rom-coms, reality TV dating chaos, and legendary pop culture love stories!

🏆 $40 Target gift cards for the winning team (UCI grad students)
🍽 Free appetizers for participating teams
👥 Teams of up to 4 people

Think you know your iconic rom-coms? Prove it! See you there. 💕

Need a break from end-of-the-quarter stress? Could you use a snow day—even if it never snows in SoCal? ❄️🌴 Well, you're in luck! Come join us for a relaxing "Snowed-In Movie Night" on Wednesday, December 11, from 6:30–9 PM at the Verano Community Center Multipurpose Room (70000 Verano Rd).

✨ What’s in store?
1. FREE food from Mendocino Farms (while supplies last)
2. A deluxe hot chocolate bar loaded with all your favorite toppings—marshmallows, sprinkles, and more (vegan and dairy-free options available!)
3. A funny holiday comedy (A Christmas Karen) to laugh away the stress, starting at 7pm
4. Cozy blankets and winter decorations to set the vibe

Wear your comfiest pajamas, grab some hot cocoa, and enjoy the snow day you wish you had—no shovel required!

Graduate students at UCI, now’s your chance to make a difference! AGS is holding a special election for open Council seats in multiple schools. Advocate for your peers, help shape grad life, and represent your school. Deadline to declare candidacy: Dec 6 at 5 PM PST.
Learn more and apply here: https://elections.uci.edu/ags/apply/

Join AGS & ASUCI for the first-ever Stop, Zot N' Vote Bus!
Students will be able to take the Anteater Express on a round-trip curated route that shuttles students to the Voting Center (housed within the student center). Dependents and partners living on campus are welcome to participate and utilize this service, children are also welcome to accompany student and affiliate voters! This unprecedented opportunity will allow the UCI community, living in East Campus housing residences, the opportunity to take advantage of weekend Anteater Express availability to get to the polls before General Election Day on November 5th, 2024!

Please join AGS this evening from 6:00 to 8:00 at the Anthill Pub & Grill for our Oktoberfest event. Trivia will start at 6:30, with the winners being awarded a $25 gift card to Target.

Join us for the AGS & ASUCI Congressional Candidate Forum, where students and Irvine residents can hear directly from a candidate running for the House of Representatives Congressional Seat of District 47. This event offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the candidate's platform, plans for the future, and responses to key issues affecting the community. By attending, you’ll gain valuable insights into the upcoming elections and have the chance to make an informed voting decision.

Wrap up your Welcome Week with a fun night at the "Ants 'n' Apps Pub Mixer" at the Anthill Pub at 5pm on Thursday! Whether you're here to meet new people or just kick back and relax, this is your chance to connect with fellow grad students in a laid-back and lively setting to celebrate your first day back to school. Participate in icebreaker games to get a free pub appetizer of your choice—food is first-come, first-serve, but you can always order more from the pub menu. Don’t miss out on a night of great conversations, delicious food, and good vibes!

Ready to make new friends at lightning speed? Join us for "Speed Friending" in the Palo Verde Community Room at 7pm on Tuesday, where the goal is simple: meet lots of fellow grad students in a short amount of time, minus the awkwardness! Be sure to arrive on time and be settled in and registered by 7:15 PM so we can kick off the rounds of friending, with a break in the middle to catch your breath. Don't miss out on this chance to expand your social network in an exciting way!

Happening now in the AGS Office.

Start your week with creativity and community in the AGS office at noon! Join us for "Craft & Connect" where you can meet fellow grad students, enjoy lunch from Mendocino Farms, and paint your very own mini wooden anteater to take home (while supplies last). It’s the perfect opportunity for new students to get familiar with the campus, learn about AGS, and ease any first-day jitters. We’re happy to answer your questions to help make the transition to the new school year more enjoyable. This event is family-friendly, so feel free to bring loved ones!