Renaissance Scholars
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Student Activities

A wide vareity of activities and special events are offered throughout the year to support the social and intellectual development of Renaissance Scholars and to build a strong sense of community. Here are some of activities that take place throughout the year:

  • Fall Kick-Off: each academic year begins with an exciting event to start the year off right! 
  • Dinner and Movie Nights: Students pick their favorite movies, chow down on pizzas, and enjoy an evening of fun in the Renaissance Scholars Living-Learning Center. 
  • Thanksgiving Dinner: What would November be without turkey and all the fixins? Students and staff enjoy a wonderful dinner and hang out for a night of laughter and games. 
  • Winter Jumpstart Workshop: At the start of Winter Quarter, students and staff engage in academic and social development activities.  
  • Annual Student/Staff Retreat: Each year, all students and staff get-away for a weekend filled with teambuilding and personal development workshops. In addition to that, there is plenty of food! Past retreat sites include Marina del Rey, Pasadena, and Fallbrook. 
  • Celebration of Excellence: This annual event celebrates the academic and personal achievements of Renaissance Scholars, including recognizing the graduates. New students admitted for the following Fall Quarter are also invited to attend.  

2006 RS Retreat

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