UC San Diego Black Resource Center Newsletter
September 15th, 2016
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brc@ucsd.edu

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About Us
Summer Hours

Monday -  Friday
9:00am  - 4:00pm


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

Bring a friend and come visit us!

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BRC  Events and Opportunities



Student Success Institute 

T his 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.


Click HERE to Register







Black Connections & 
BRC on the Lawn
 
Come out for an opportunity to meet some notable Black staff, students, and faculty while listening to good music and mingling with the UCSD community. 
 
 
Date: Tuesday, September 20th
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Sun God Lawn

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.
                                     
Click  HERE  to Register


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.

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


Community Events 
 
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

C lick HERE for more information



 
Please join us as we celebrate the 11th Annual California Native American Day Kickoff Celebration.  This year's theme is Native Journeys: Forging Paths to an Empowered Future.  Following the lunch/program, there will be an Inter-Tribal Sports Workshop from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. RSVP is required, CANAdaycelebrate@ucsd.edu.  

Date: Friday, September 23, 2016 
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm 
Location: The Great Hall (ERC International House). 


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It is time for the annual Fannie Lou Hamer Legacy Celebration This year's event will take place on Thursday, October 6th, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm, on the campus of Educational Cultural Complex. The year 2016 marks the 99th birthday anniversary for Mrs. Hamer and the 6th annual Project New Village Fannie Lou Hamer Legacy Celebration.



 Group Acupuncture at Student Health!

Date:   Thursday, September 29th
Location: Student Health Services, on Library Walk across from Price Center.
Cost: $20.00 - billed to your student account
No Show Fee: $20.00 (if not canceled 24 hours prior)

 
Click HERE to make Appointments  
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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)



 
 


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