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Sixth College is the sixth and newest college of the University of California, San Diego. Sixth College aims to prepare its students to become effective citizens of the 21st century — innovative, interconnected and aware. Opened in September 2001, Sixth College seeks to create student scholars that are dynamic, cutting edge, and well-versed in modern technology. Sixth College's core writing course is called Culture, Art and Technology (CAT), a one-year-long sequence that attempts to integrate writing skills within a greater technological and modern era context.

Name

Sixth College is so named because it is the sixth undergraduate college at UCSD. As per university tradition, it uses a numerical name until it gets a proper name, which will occur in the order that the colleges are created. The names of prominent persons who fit the college's theme of Culture, Art, and Technology, such as Thomas Edison, Benjamin Franklin, and Leonardo da Vinci have been proposed by students, but never seriously considered by the administration.^{[citation needed]} The naming process has been stopped indefinitely.^{[citation needed]}

General Education

In addition to the Culture, Art, and Technology (CAT) core writing program, all Sixth College students are required to take on an upper division Practicum course, unique to all the colleges at UCSD. The program requires students to enroll in courses that demand a hands-on approach to education while making valuable contributions to communities both locally and abroad. Students must choose a 4-unit course, program, internship, or research opportunity for their Practicum Project that develops both their academic and professional skills.

Along with the Practicum, every student is required to complete Sixth College’s upper-division writing course, CAT 125. This course gives students the opportunity to reflect upon the relationship between their service and their coursework, and to increase their mastery of the written and spoken word.

On-campus housing

File:Sixth Apartments.jpg

The courtyard of Sixth Apartments

On campus housing is available at Sixth College for two years. Sixth College dormitories (nicknamed "Camp Snoopy" as the trees, expansive central lawn, and cabin-like dormitory buildings all contribute to the appearance of a youth summer camp) are located near Pepper Canyon Hall. The dorms are arranged in multiple two-story buildings, with approximately forty students per building (twenty per floor). Each floor is further divided into two suites consisting of five rooms plus a shared commons room. A shared bathroom connects the two suites. Each building also features a kitchen and study room for use by members of that building.^[1]

The other on-campus housing option is Sixth's apartments (sometimes called by its old name from when it was part of Fifth College, "Pepper Canyon Apartments"). Apartment layouts vary.^[2]

Commuter Life

Sixth College has several resources for commuters. Sixth College commuter students have unlimited access to the Commuter Center located in Pepper Canyon Hall, which features lockers, WiFi, and kitchen facilities. Sixth College also has a commuter student organization known as Commuters in Action, or CIA. Each quarter, Sixth College also throws Commuter and Transfer social events.^[3]

Notable Events

Conan O'Brien College

On April 20, 2012, late-night talk show host Conan O'Brien visited Sixth College in honor of its tenth anniversary. To celebrate the occasion, and in absence of a permanent name, Sixth College renamed itself to Conan O'Brien College for the day of April 20.^[4]

On his invitation to visit the college, Conan had the following requirements:

That the event be free to all students, and that no Sixth student be turned away
Meaningful interactions would take place between Conan and students, staff, and faculty of Sixth College.
The costs of hosting the event were not paid for by students
Conan received no payment or fee for the event. Sixth College covered hotel accommodations for Conan and his crew.

Clues about a special visitor to campus were leaked at the College hub and dormitories several weeks before the date. The week preceding Conan's visit included a host of 10th anniversary events, including a film screening of Conan O'Brien Can't Stop with director Rodman Flender. Students also participated in a fan-art contest.

Conan traveled to San Diego via train on April 20. Upon arrival to the UC San Diego campus, he was taken on a tour by students Emma Quan and Drew Mandinach around the Sixth College Hub (Pepper Canyon Hall), residence halls, and student apartments before taking part in a Meet & Greet event for Sixth college students. Conan stopped and chatted with each fan he encountered, never turning down a picture.

The main event, which was free to all UC San Diego students and staff, was a Q&A session that took place in RIMAC Arena. Two Sixth College musicians, Mike Sierks and Grady Kestler, opened for Conan with a musical performance dedicated to Conan and their college. UCSD TV, a student-based organization on campus, captured the event and distributed the footage as a DVD to each graduating senior.

A small reception was held afterward, during which Conan met contest winners, faculty, donors, and several of the provosts of UC San Diego.

The 10th anniversary celebration was received positively by Sixth faculty, students, and staff.

An edited clip of Conan's visit later appeared on Conan O'Brien's show, Conan.

The entire day was free to all who attended.

Kuncocshun

Sixth College celebrates culture, art, and technology with events supporting student creativity and expression. An artistic celebration of student creativity and sustainability, featuring live music and fun activities. Kuncocshun exhibits performances by local and professional musicians. Past musical performers include Shiny Toy Guns and Semi Precious Weapons.^[5]

Chocolate Festival

The Sixth College Chocolate Festival has been a spring quarter tradition since 2004 and is sponsored by the Sixth College Community Board. The event attracts over 600 guests from across the University. The annual festival includes chocolate fountains, sweet and savory dipping items, music, prizes, music, and activities for all ages.^[6]

Winter Gamefest

Players from all around San Diego come together for a weekend of gaming and prizes during Winter Quarter. Tournaments from the past have included: Halo 3, DoTA, Starcraft, Madden, Call of Duty, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Guitar Hero World Tour and Rock Band. The Gamefest is presented by the Sixth College Tech Committee.^[7]

Spirit Of The Masters

Reminiscent of Laguna Beach's renowned Pageant of the Masters, Sixth College's Spirit of the Masters is a display of famous paintings and sculptures with an animated twist. Visitors are guided by a docent and complemented with drinks and desserts. Previous pieces exhibited include Leonardo Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man and Picasso's Ladies of Avignon.^[8]

References

External links

[1] ttp://sixth.ucsd.edu/about/virtual_tours.html

[2] ttp://sixth.ucsd.edu/about/virtual_tours.html

[3] ttp://sixth.ucsd.edu/student-life/commuter-students.html

[4] ttp://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/pressreleases/uc_san_diegos_sixth_college_celebrates_10th_anniversary_with_special_guest/

[5] ttp://sixth.ucsd.edu/student-life/traditions.html

[6] ttp://sixth.ucsd.edu/student-life/traditions.html

[7] ttp://sixth.ucsd.edu/student-life/traditions.html

[8] ttp://sixth.ucsd.edu/student-life/traditions.html

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 ==Name==
 [[Image:Sixth College, UCSD.JPG|thumb|left|250px|The Visual Arts Facility and Pepper Canyon Hall]]
-Sixth College is so named because it is the sixth undergraduate college at [[University of California, San Diego|UCSD]]. As per university tradition, it uses a numerical name until it gets a proper name, which will occur in the order that the colleges are created. The names of prominent persons who fit the college's theme of Culture, Art, and Technology, such as [[Thomas Edison]], [[Benjamin Franklin]], [[Leonardo da Vinci]], and Chester Cesolini have been proposed by students, but never seriously considered by the administration.{{Citation needed|date=January 2009}} The naming process has been stopped indefinitely.{{Citation needed|date=January 2009}}
+Sixth College is so named because it is the sixth undergraduate college at [[University of California, San Diego|UCSD]]. As per university tradition, it uses a numerical name until it gets a proper name, which will occur in the order that the colleges are created. The names of prominent persons who fit the college's theme of Culture, Art, and Technology, such as [[Thomas Edison]], [[Benjamin Franklin]], and [[Leonardo da Vinci]] have been proposed by students, but never seriously considered by the administration.{{Citation needed|date=January 2009}} The naming process has been stopped indefinitely.{{Citation needed|date=January 2009}}
 ==General Education==