UC San Diego Black Resource Center Newsletter
August 25st, 2016
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brc@ucsd.edu

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Summer Hours

Monday -  Friday
9:00am  - 4:00pm

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We are located in the Original Student Center on the Second Floor (Above the Food Co-Op and General Store).

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BRC  Events and Opportunities






The Black Resource Center Volunteer Program 
The Black Resource Center is looking for students who are interested in joining our Volunteer Program. 

This is a unique opportunity for professional development through leadership training, research, and outreach.

If you are interested please send an email to  BRC@UCSD.EDU  or come to the information sessions in October.

Student Success Institute 
This pre-academic year event is designed to maximize the academic success of incoming students by providing information that will enhance the scholastic experience while highlighting campus resources. Participants will have the opportunity to develop transitional strategies for success and begin building a personal network of support. There will also be sessions specifically for parents/guardians.

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Peer Guidance Program
The Peer Guidance Program is designed to aid the academic, social, and cultural adjustment of incoming first year and transfer students to life at UC San Diego. Participants will be matched with a current student who will assist in the transition to life at our university.

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Campus Community Centers

Cross-Cultural Center
 
Monday- Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm 
Sat & Sun: Closed
Phone: (858) 534-9689
E-mail:  cccenter@ucsd.edu



  
Raza Resource C entro

Monday- Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm 
Phone: (858) 822-0072
E-mail:  raza@ucsd.edu
  Website

LGBT Resource Center 
 
Monday- Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm 

Sat & Sun: Closed 
Phone: (858) 822-3493 
E-mail:  rainbow@ucsd.edu 
 



 
Women's Center
  
Monday- Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm 
Sat & Sun: Closed 
Phone: (858) 822-0074 
E-mail:  women@ucsd.edu 
  Website 


Community Events 
 
Black Xpression 

Are you looking for community in San Diego? Join us at Black Xpression, an open mic night designed to allow YOU the platform to share your story, your emotions, your thoughts, your art, and connect and bond with others in the community.

Even if you do not wish to perform, please be a part of the audience as we stand in unity with each other.

$5 Entry
Date: August 26, 2016
Time: 8:00 pm
Address:  4014 Bonita Rd.
Bonita, CA 91901


Studying Social Justice



This will be an interactive information session designed to help students discover great opportunities and insight when considering studying social justice.

Date: September 22, 2016 
Time: 12:30 pm
Location:  Cross Cultural Center, Comunidad Room

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Apply Now

Call for Proposals
 Practices of Black Studies
Black Studies Project @UCSD and Consortium for Black Studies in California
 
The Black Studies Project (BSP) at UC San Diego is pleased to announce the availability of funds to support existing and emerging workshops that engage Black Studies. We are looking to support workshops or seminars organized by faculty or graduate student groups, campus organizations or informal working groups.
 
Possible topics include but are not limited to:
- Methods of Black Studies
-Community-making and Black Studies
-Black Studies and Digital Humanities
-Black Studies Pedagogy
-Performance and Black Studies
-Black Migration
-Black Studies and Social Justice
 
Possible Award:
We are able to provide funds up to $1,000 for each workshop. Preference will be given to proposals that are both feasible and relevant to the broader theme.
 
Application deadline: Monday September 19, 2016
Award decisions will be made by October 1, 2016
Materials should be sent to the BSP GSR Martin Boston ( mboston@ucsd.edu)



 
 

  
Fellows have the opportunity to engage with Greek universities for one project visit of 14-60 days. Activities for this program are curriculum co-development, graduate student teaching/mentoring and research. The last day to apply is September 1, 2016. To learn more, please visit our program website ( www.iie.org/greekdiaspora ) and/or contact program staff at  greekdiaspora@iie.org .
 


Amazon Campus Jobs
This new concept of having physical locations on university campuses will bring Amazon's broad selection, low prices, and convenient shopping experience to the heart of campuses and offers a number of additional student-focused features.
That's where you come in. As an Amazon Campus Associate at a campus pick-up location, you're the one behind the smile on the box when students pick up their packages.
 
 
Click HERE for more information 




 
 

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Have an outstanding week!

Black Resource Center
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9500 Gilman Dr. 
La Jolla, CA 92093




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