Chancellor's Associates Scholars Program
UC San Diego
e-Newsletter | Issue II,
Vol II
In this issue:
Community Corner
October 8, 2015
Greetings scholars,

Now that fall quarter is in full swing, this issue is dedicated to getting involved on campus and seeking opportunities to help prepare for your future career. Seize new opportunities to learn and grow! 

IN THIS ISSUE YOU WILL FIND INFORMATION ON:

Career Opportunities: 

Explore Careers with Impact

Career Readiness Opportunities

 


 

Research Opportunities:

McNair Program

CAMP program at UCSD

Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity (IMSD)


 

Volunteer Opportunities: 

Tutor in San Diego City Schools with EducationCorps


 

Other news and resources:

New Digital Media Lab with free 3-D Printing at Geisel

Zip Line Open House

Learn a New Language Online

Clinton Global Initiative Application

 

We also encourage you to visit the   CASP website that includes a day to day calendar of events to help you keep up-to-date with CASP.  

As always, feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns at casp@ucsd.edu, (858) 534-8366or stop by the CASP office on the 5th floor of the Student Services Center.

Sending you all our best,
 
PeaceCorpsExplore Careers with an Impact!
McNairMcNair Program
Ronald E. McNair
Ronald E. McNair
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN RESEARCH!
If you are a UCSD undergraduate considering a career as a researcher or university professor, consider applying for the  UCSD's McNair Program, which provides opportunities for first-generation college students from low-income families and for students from underrepresented ethnic groups to prepare for graduate research and professorial careers.

 

Requirements:

  1. Must be UCSD juniors or seniors in the Winter Quarter of 2016 (90+ units).
  2. Must be a first-generation student (first in your immediate family to attend college) 
  3. Must be from a household qualifying as "low income" by Federal standards or 
  4. Must be a member of an ethnic group underrepresented in American universities (African American, Native American, Chicano/Latino or Pacific Islander).
Online applications are due on Sunday, October 25, 2015.
To submit an application, visit https://students.ucsd.edu/sponsor/mcnair/.

QUESTIONS:
Thomas K. Brown, Ph.D.
  tkbrown@ucsd.edu
(858) 534-2937
Office - Old Student Ctr. B, Room 206 (by Mandeville coffee cart)
CAMPCAMP Program for STEM Students
 
The California Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP) in Science, Engineering and Mathematics at UCSD provides support and advancement opportunities to students defined as underrepresented by the National Science Foundation (African American, Mexican American, Latino/Hispanic, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Native Pacific Islander) who are seeking bachelor's degrees in
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields. Students must also be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents.
 
Program events and activities are designed to help  students explore career areas and to meet informally
with scientists and faculty, join a research program  as key preparation for both immediate employment
and graduate and professional school, or attend  conferences and present scholarly work in order
to network and develop professionally... and they  also have a lot of fun along the way!

Fill out the online e-form to join CAMP at UCSD.
Questions: Jacquie Azize-Brewer, Ph.D. | jazize@ucsd.edu(858) 534-8839 
IMSDInitiative for Maximizing Student Diversity Program (IMSD)
The goal of the IMSD program is to motivate, mentor, and facilitate the transition of students from disadvantaged economic and social backgrounds and students with disabilities from college education to Ph.D. programs in the sciences. 

The UCSD-IMSD program is composed of three consecutive phases:
Phase 1. Basic Methodology Training Laboratory (BMTL)
Phase 2. Independent Research Project
Phase 3. Graduate School Education

Visit the IMSD program website to learn more.

Questions:
Valita Jones, Ed.D
IMSD Program Manger 
v3jones@ucsd.edu
(858)-543-9701
ClintonClinton Global Initiative 

Apply now to attend Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) University 2016 at UC Berkeley, which will take place from Friday, April 1 - Sunday, April 3, 2016. 

CGI U is President Clinton's initiative to engage the next generation of leaders on college campuses around the world. Each CGI U student must make a Commitment to Action: a specific plan of action that addresses a pressing challenge on campus, in the community, or in a different part of the world.
 
The early application and travel assistance deadline is Friday, October 16, 2015. The final application deadline is Tuesday, December 1, 2015.
 
UC San Diego is a member of the CGI University Network and has funding available for students accepted to CGI U 2016. Students selected for CGI U 2016 may be eligible to receive travel stipends and seed funding to support their projects.

To learn more about the CGI U application process, students can review the CGI U commitments mapapplication tips, and application checklistClick here for more information about funding opportunities for student commitment-makers.
 
CGI U is proof that young people have the power to make a significant impact by confronting some of the world's most urgent challenges.  

Questions:
Ryan Crawford
HumforHirePrepare for your Career!
Don't wait until your last year at UCSD to start planning for your career!  Below are some upcoming opportunities at the Career Services Center to help you explore, get experience, learn more about  possible career roads, and tools to help you prepare! Visit the Career Services Center website to learn more.


Join  Career Services and the Center for the Humanities in their series of workshops.   This series helps to decode and decipher the mysteries of getting grants, applying for jobs, publishing, and learning how to "walk the walk" of being an academic.

Next workshop: Preparing for the Academic Job Interview
October 21, 2015 from 3:00 pm-4:30 pm, Horizon Room, Career Services

Dr. Jody Blanco, Associate Professor of Literature, and Dr. Sarah Nicolazzo, Assistant Professor of Literature, will provide advice and answer your questions about the two stages of the academic job interview: the Skype or conference interview, and the campus visit.


Anchor5TutorEducationCorps

 EducationCorps is looking for more tutors for this fall quarter. As an organization they provide UCSD tutors to underserved schools in the San Diego area. 


Below are upcoming info sessions for students to attend to learn more about the program: 

Thursday October 8th, 2015 4:00 PM-5:00 PM  Price Center West, Earl Warren College Room

Math10tutoringMath 10A & 20A Tutoring
Are you in Math 10A or 20A?   If so, there is tutoring available for you! Su pplemental instruction is an additional opportunity and resource to help you succeed in the Math 10A and 20A course.

Math 10A Supplemental Instruction Schedule
  • Mondays 2-3 pm and 3-4 pm in CENTR 316
  • Tuesdays 5-6 pm in SSC 400
  • Wednesdays 2-3 pm; 3-4 pm; 4-5 pm in CENTR 316 and 5-6pm in SSC 400
  • Thursdays 5-6 pm in SSC 400
  • Fridays 11 am- 12 pm CENTR 316
Math 20A Supplemental Instruction Schedule
  • Mondays 3-4 pm in SSC 554; 4-5 pm in SSC 300; and 5-6 pm in SSC 400
  • Tuesdays 3-4 pm in SSC 554 and 4-5 pm in SSC 300
  • Wednesdays 3-4 pm in SSC 554 and 4-5 pm SSC 300
  • Thursdays 3-4 pm in SSC 554 and 4-5 pm in SSC 300
  • Fridays 3-4 pm in SSC 554; 4-5 pm in SSC 300; and 5-6 pm in SSC 400   
FamilyweekendVolunteer with Family Weekend
Family Weekend Volunteers Needed
Friday, October 16 - Sunday, October 18, 2015

Our families have been able to fully engage in Family Weekend festivities with the great help of our volunteers.  
 
If you are interested in being part of this tradition, please submit your availability and preferences here  by Friday, October 9 . Volunteers will be asked to enter their email address, later followed by their name and phone number.   
 
As a brief overview, some volunteer opportunities may include the following:
  • Registration- Help families check-in for the weekend.
  • Way finders- Help direct families around campus throughout the day.
  • Bus guidance - Help lead families to and from the San Diego Zoo.
All volunteers will receive a t-shirt and meal! 

QUESTIONS:
Office of Parent & Family Programs
(858) 534-7273
http://parents.ucsd.edu
threeDprintDigital Media Lab at Geisel Library


VISIT THE LIBRARY'S NEW DIGITAL MEDIA LAB!
  • Free 3d Printing and design consultation
  • 22" HD Cintiq Drawing Tablet
  • Adobe CC, Autodesk Media Production and Design Suites, Final Cut X, Camtasia, and much more!
  • 5k iMacs
The lab is located Geisel's 2nd floor East Learning Commons, open to all UCSD students, faculty, and staff. Visit the DML website to learn more.

Questions:
Scott McAvoy
Library Learning Spaces
smcavoy@ucsd.edu

(858) 534-7101

ziplineZip Line Open House at the Odyssey Ropes Course
You are invited to the  Zip Line Open House at the  Odyssey Ropes Course on Wednesday, October 14th from 11:00am - 2:00pm.   

Come zip through the air at our home in the eucalyptus forest. Everyone is welcome; please forward to anyone that might be interested. 

Please wear closed toed shoes if you plan to attend the Open House (first come, first served).

Minimum weight 75 lbs; maximum weight 275 lbs. 

Minors MUST be accompanied by an adult with signing authority.


 

Absolutely FREE! | To RSVP and for more information, click here


To zip, we will secure you in a harness and helmet and attach you to our rope system. Then, with the coaching of our experienced facilitators and support of those on the ground, you will climb up the giant cargo net, ascend the spiral staircase, and slide off the top platform to soar through the eucalyptus forest with a birds-eye view of UCSD.

The Odyssey Ropes Course provides a unique experience to have fun, solve problems and improve performance as a team - 40 feet off the ground. If you have any questions, or would like to discuss program options and book a program for your group, please contact Denise Ouellette, Challenge Course Manager, at 858-822-3558 or  teamchallenge@ucsd.edu. 
MangoLearn Languages Online 
UCSD students, staff and faculty now have free access to Mango Languages Online. Mango is an online language-learning system that can help you learn languages like Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Mandarin Chinese, Greek, Italian and more.  Currently there are 45 languages offered.

There are two ways you can access Mango Languages Online:
1.) For students we have provided a shortcut to the Mango Languages Online website on the desktop of many of the ACMS managed public computer labs around campus such as the Language Lab, Geisel Library, the Biomedical Library, Triton Lounge, and the SunGod Lounge, etc... All you need is your UCSD provided student AD account username and password to login to our computers.

2.) For students, staff, and faculty you may also access Mango Languages Online from any campus computer with a public internet address using the link provided below. The link will not work from computers using a Web Proxy, VPN, or private IP addresses per our license agreement with Mango.

Please feel free to share the link of  http://libraries.mangolanguages.com/university-of-california-san-diego/start with everyone to get the word out.

For a little Halloween fun, 
check out the "Pirate" language they added in for some laughs!