Seasonal Planning Committees

Are you interested in contributing to one of Marshall's annual traditions? Whether you're interested in event planning, or want to develop your leadership, communication, and time management skills, here's your chance! Join one of our seasonal planning committees and leave your mark on Marshall!

Marshallpalooza (MPZ) Planning Committee

Marshallpalooza is a carnival and concert held at the end of Thurgood Marshall Week each November. Student committee members are involved in all aspects of the carnival: deciding on games, rides, food, vendors, and entertainment; generating publicity and marketing; and providing leadership to ensure a successful carnival experience for all. Applications for Chair are typically released in the spring quarter, so keep an eye out!

Involvement opportunities: Chair (1-3 positions), Committee Director, Committee Member, Event Volunteer

Meets: Fall quarter

Advisor: Kristen Smyth (knsmyth@ucsd.edu)

Thurgood Vibes Leadership Committee

Launched in 2020, Thurgood Vibes is an annual Winter Quarter concert. It sponsored the Peach Tree Rascals at the AS Sun God Music Festival in 2022 and brought featured artist Jeremy Zucker to Price Center West in 2023. Keep an eye out for the release of leadership team applications in the fall quarter!

Involvement opportunities: Leadership Team (1-3 positions), Committee Member, Event Volunteer

Meets: Fall quarter, winter quarter

Advisor: Kristen Smyth (knsmyth@ucsd.edu)

Cultural Celebration Leadership Committee (LC3)

Cultural Celebration, in partnership with UC San Diego's Triton Day, offers a glimpse into various world cultures for current and admitted UC San Diego students, their families, and the local community. LC3 is the student-led committee responsible for organizing this multicultural event. Their tasks include recruiting entertainment, inviting small businesses to the Marshall Public Market, coordinating all event logistics and volunteers, and planning educational activities related to the Celebration's theme for children and the community. Applications for Chair are typically released in the fall quarter.

Involvement opportunities: Chair (1-2 positions), Committee Member, Event Volunteer

Meets: Winter quarter, spring quarter

Advisor: Kristen Smyth (knsmyth@ucsd.edu)

Senior Week Committee

The Senior Week Committee provides students with the opportunity to organize events and programs that allow them to bid farewell to their peers in the most memorable way. Led by the Dean's Ambassadors, this student committee works to plan fun events that help seniors prepare for life after college, enjoy their time left on campus, and graduate in style! Past events have included a LinkedIn workshop, a campus restaurant crawl, professional headshots, and DIY cap-decorating.

Involvement opportunities: Chair, Committee Member, Event Volunteer

Meets: Spring quarter

Advisor: Kristen Smyth (knsmyth@ucsd.edu)

Questions? Contact us.