Campus Community Centers & More
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Greetings scholars,
Welcome first-year students, and welcome back to those of you continuing at UCSD! We hope you had a restful, rejuvenating, and successful summer. The beginning of a new academic year is always exciting, and we look forward to this time of year. There is a lot to do, learn, and take part in during fall quarter. We hope you take full advantage of the opportunities in our community, as well as in the classroom.
In this issue you will find information on:
Welcome Week: OLC In Da House Event (entering freshman) Welcome Week: CASP Eat 'n Greet (ALL CASP STUDENTS) Welcome Week Events California Native American Day Celebration CASP Advising Requirements (ALL CASP STUDENTS) CASP Course Information (entering students - 2015 cohort ONLY) Connect with UCSD Faculty Job Opportunity: Student Ambassador Birch Aquarium
This issue is dedicated to welcoming you and getting you ready for the fall quarter ahead.
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. You can find the calendar by clicking on "CASP Calendar" on the homepage.
As always, feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns at
[email protected], (858) 534-8366 or stop by the CASP office on the 5th floor of the Student Services Center. We look forward to seeing you!
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Welcome Week: OLC In Da House Event (Summer Bridge CASP Students)  |
 Students who participated in OASIS Transition Programs (Summer Bridge and the TRiO Student Support Services Program) also participate in Oasis Learning Communities (OLC's).
All students in OLC's are required to be at the
OASIS In Da House event tonight!
When: September 23 from 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Where: Center Hall 101
OASIS will go over what to expect in your OLC's, introduce you to your facilitators and classmates, and provide pizza!
As a reminder, OLC's start Week 2. There are no OLC's next week.
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| Welcome Week: CASP Eat n' Greet |
We will see all returning and incoming CASP students from all cohorts at tomorrow's Welcome Week Eat 'n Greet. This is our official kickoff to the academic year!
When:
Thursday, September 24, 2015
4:00 PM- 6:00 PM
Where: Matthews Quad
(the grassy area to the east of Student Services).
Special Guest: Chancellor Pradeep Khosla
Come enjoy gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches from
Cheesy Amigos
and refreshing and unique popsicles from
Viva Pops
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If you have not already RSVP'd, please do so ASAP to
[email protected]
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This event is by invitation only, invitations are non-transferable.
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| Welcome to our newest CASP staff members! |
CASP is excited to welcome to new members of our office staff. Stop by and say hi! You can learn more about them on the
CASP Staff page, or by reading below.
Karen Van Ness,
Academic Support Coordinator
Karen joins CASP after serving as the coordinator for the Faculty Mentor Program and Undergraduate Research Conferences at UCSD. She has a master's degree in Literatures in English and is currently working on her doctorate in Education at UCSD. Karen is the inaugural staff member in the position of Academic Support Coordinator, and will be leading the peer mentorship program, EDS course, as well as assessing and providing instructional and academic support services for our scholars.
Alison Herr,
Graduate Assistant
Alison is a candidate for a Masters of Art in Education (Postsecondary Educational Leadership) at San Diego State University. She received her BA in Political Science at the University of San Diego along with her teaching credential in the social sciences. After teaching and working in college and medical school admissions, she is very excited to be working directly with students at UCSD.
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| Welcome Week |
UCSD Welcome Week 2015 is a week-long series of events to introduce students to campus.
You can find a full calendar of events
First Friday: Return of the Tritons
Price Center
11:00 AM-2:00 PM and 7:00 PM-12:00 AM
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| California Native American Day Celebration |
The entire campus community is invited to take part in UC San Diego's 10th Annual California Native American Day Celebration. Throughout the academic year, UC San Diego will host a series of events to honor the heritage, culture and traditions of Native Americans.
The first event will be the annual kick-off celebration at the International Center on Friday, Sept. 25 from 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM.
This year's theme is "Unsettled Stories: Reclaiming This Land."
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| CASP Academic Advising Requirements |
2015 Cohort (ENTERING STUDENTS)
If you are a new CASP student who is entering with the 2015 Cohort, you are required to meet with your academic adviser twice in the Fall 2015 Quarter
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2013 & 2014 Cohort (CONTINUING STUDENTS)
If you are a CASP student who entered with the 2014 Cohort, we ask that you please make an appointment to meet with an academic adviser once per quarter.
Remember to identify yourself as a CASP student when meeting with an adviser, or when communicating through the VAC!
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| CASP Course Requirement for ENTERING STUDENTS - 2015 Cohort |
CASP Course: EDS 50 and EDS 150
All incoming Chancellor's Associates Scholars in the 2015 cohort are required to enroll in our CASP course during the Fall quarter of your first year at UCSD. The courses are EDS 50 and EDS 150. Y
ou should already be enrolled in your CASP Course, EDS 50 (freshman students) or EDS 150 (transfer students). If you have are NOT enrolled, please contact us right away - [email protected] or (858) 534-8366.
EDS 50 - For FRESHMAN Students
Two sections-
Wednesdays from 1:00 - 1:50 p.m. (Center Hall 207)
Thursdays from 5:00 - 5:50 p.m. (Center Hall 218)
As a reminder, for the Thursday EDS 50 section, our class meeting will be the CASP Eat 'n Greet this week!
EDS 150 - For TRANSFER Students
Wednesdays from 2:00 - 2:50 p.m. (Sequoia Hall 147)
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Opportunity to Connect with UCSD Faculty: Professor Schneewind
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"The university is supposed to help you figure out who you are, what you love, and what you want to do. It's not a technical school. It's not a school where we take someone who knows exactly what he or she wants to do and barfs them out at the other end a perfect cog in the corporate machine. That's not what a university is for. The university is for educating the whole person."
-Professor Sarah Schneewind
You are invited to meet with Professor Sarah Schneewind, Professor of History at during her fall quarter office hours. Dr. Schneewind is excited to meet CASP students, and invites you to come visit her during her office hours:
FALL QUARTER 2015 OFFICE HOURS
Mondays & Tuesdays 1:00 - 3:00 PM in H&SS 3062
Wednesdays 1:00 - 3:00 PM (Black Resource Center)
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| Job Opportunity: College Ambassador |
The Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools is hiring College Ambassadors!
Each year, UCSD College Ambassadors help welcome over 50,000 visitors; conducting walking tours, speaking on student panels, and participating in special events related to recruitment and yield. They are an incredibly valuable part of the UCSD admissions process!
The Campus Tours Program is a proud partner in recruiting historically underrepresented populations, highlighting the many valuable resource centers on campus, and helping establish a campus climate that celebrates diversity. We depend on a large and diverse group of College Ambassadors to welcome prospective students from all backgrounds and narratives and are looking to hire more!
Return it with your recommendation letter to:
Risa Farrell
Campus Tours Coordinator
Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools
Triton Center, Student Services Center First Floor
9500 Gilman Drive, #0021
La Jolla, CA, 92093-0021
The application closes October 30, 2015. The position officially starts January 9, 2016.
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| Birch Aquarium |
The offer is only available to UC San Diego employees and students-limit one ticket per person, per visit-and cannot be combined with other offers. Show current UC San Diego ID card or pay stub at aquarium ticket booth to redeem.
Offer valid through Saturday, September 26, 2015.
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