Everyone likes a fresh start when they return to school in the Fall, and that’s how we feel here at the LEAD Center, too. Like many or-ganizations here on campus, we decided to try something new in how we communi-cate with student groups. Have you ever found your-self wanting to break out of your comfort zone and try a new activity, experi-ence a new culture, or join a Pre-professional organiza-tion, but you just can’t seem to find any information? Or how about if you’ve ever been bored out of your mind and you just want something exciting to do? Well look no further be-cause the LEAD center will be coming to you with infor-mation on student organiza-tion activities and events in

the first ever volume of The LEAD Letter! Each issue will contain all updated, relevant informa-tion on student groups on campus. We’ll be featuring all kinds of organzinations, old and new, and higlighting events and activities that stu-dents can get invovled in on campus. Student signatories should check their emails for a chance to have their student group or upcoming event publicized in our letter or our Facebook page! We encourage you all to share these events with other members of you oragniza-tions so that we as a commu-nity can collectively support the diverse congregation of groups that thrive at Cal. Lead on & stay golden, The LEAD Center

New semester, new beginnings Student Group Spotlight: Danceworx

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Danceworx was founded in 1988 and is the oldest stu-dent-run dance group on the UC Berkeley campus! For over 20 years, they have been providing students with a creative outlet for choreog-raphy, dancing, and perfor-mance in a fun, and support-ive environment. The experience of sharing the stage with fellow dancers and friends is always a high-light moment for both new and returning members. Choreographers, who au-dition for their positions, se-lect dancers at the beginning of each semester and hold practices for routines in var-ious styles: Jazz/Lyrical, Hip Hop, and Tap. Throughout the semes-ter, they host several social events such as bowling, ice cream parties, movie nights, and their end-of-the-semes-ter banquet so their dancers can bond outside of practice; these are the kind of friend-ships that create a smaller, more approachable commu-

nity on a campus with over 30,000 students. Each semester culminates in a total of three perfor-mances directed by the or-ganization’s officer board. There are two outdoor show-cases on the Savio Steps of Sproul and one evening showcase in a local theater venue. Showcases attract over 400 attendees each semester and also feature guest perfor-mances from campus and local community groups to foster unity and promote diversity among Berkeley’s performing arts community. Danceworx also performs at campus and local events throughout the semster, so if you’re looking for some per-formers, they’re always excit-ed for the opportunity. Be sure to catch Dance-worx busting some moves during their Sproul Shows this semester on Nov. 4 and Nov. 10 at 12PM, as well as their Fall Showcase in Zeller-bach Playhouse on Nov. 14.

Danceworx members pose before their Sproul Showcase in Spring 2014

Do you want to see YOUR student group on the FRONT on our newsletter? Then contact the LEAD Center by e-mailing lead@berkeley.edu!

Sunday, October 19thEND POLIO NOW 5K Hosted by: Rotaract When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Sproul PlazaWhat: “We are three coun-tries away from eradicating polio, a contagious disease that leaves children perma-nently paralyzed. Join us in the final push by participat-ing in the annual run/walk.”

Monday, October 20thScreeeing of “To Light a Candle”Hosted by: Berkeley Bahai Club When: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Pacific Film Archive Theatre 2575 Bancroft WayWhat: “To Light a Candle chronicles the lives of Iran’s Baha’is, who, through their commitment to spreading knowledge, have triumphed against unbelievable hard-ship.”

leled access to assets, create meaningful direct interac-tions with scientists across all age ranges, and to inspire careers.”

Saturday, October 25thSAB Tournament #1 Hosted by: Smash@Berkeley When: 1:00 PM - 10:15 PM Location: TBA What: “This will be the first of Smash at Berkeley’s semesterly tournaments that brings out players from Berkeley around the Norcal region. Double-elimination bracket, prize pot and give away.”

Tuesday, October 28thCareer Talk Series Hosted by: CED Students of Color When: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Location: 315 Wurster What: “Join us for the first CEDSOC Career Talk of the academic year! This profes-

sional development panel will include planning and design professionals in the Bay Area.”

Wednesday, October 29thIISA Movie NightsHosted by: Italian Interna-tional Students Association When: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: 10 Evans Hall What: “Tonight we’ll be showing the 2013 Giuseppe Tornatore’s film La migliore offerta (The Best Offer).”

Friday, October 31stChile - CA Conference Hosted by: Asociacion de Chilenos en BerkeleyWhen: 6:00 PM -10:00 PM Location: On Campus What: “An annual confer-ence to foster a constructive dialogue between academ-ics, students, entrepreneurs, and professionals from both Chile and California to pro-mote exchange of ideas.”

Wednesday, October 22ndIISA Movie NightsHosted by: Italian Interna-tional Students Association When: 8:00 PM -10:00 PM Location: 10 Evans HallWhat: “The FREE series will present some of the most acclaimed recent Italian productions with English subtitles. Tonight we’ll be showing the 2013 Paolo Vir-zi’s film Il Capitale Umano (Human Capital).”

Thursday, October 23rdBay Area Science Festival Hosted by: Microbial Sciences Association When: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: North Berkeley Market on Shattuck & Rose What: “A ten day event intended to raise awareness of the importance of science in everyday life in the minds of our local community, in-crease dialogue throughout the region, provide unparal-

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Do you want to see YOUR student group’s EVENT featured on our CALENDAR? Then contact the LEAD Center by e-mailing lead@berkeley.edu!