UC San Diego Black Resource Center Newsletter
October 6, 2016
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Contents


Challenge of the Week
Introduce yourself to a 
new student! 
(First year or transfer)

Hanging Out at the BRC
Be sure to visit the Black Resource Center throughout the academic year. Various campus resources will have representatives present to share valuable information with you!

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Academic Enrichment Programs
(AEP)

African-American Studies Minor
(AASM)

Study Abroad

Office Hours:

CAPS: Thursdays, 12:00pm-1:30pm

AEP: Mondays,
12:00pm - 1:00pm

AASM: Mondays, 
1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m

Study Abroad: Thursdays 2:00pm-3:30pm

Quick Links
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.

For more information, attend our Info Session!

Thursday October 6, 2016 12pm- 1:30pm

 
Flexin' My Expression
Join us for the third installment of Flexin' My Expression, an open mic night designed to give YOU the platform to express yourself. Let's bring the San Diego community together and show how talented we are!

Friday, October 7th
8:30 - 10:30 PM
Multipurpose Room - UC San Diego

  

 Transfer Triton Tuesday!!

Tuesday, October 11, 2016 4pm-5pm

Come out to the first Transfer Triton Tuesday of the year, and connect with other new and returning transfer students.
We'll discuss how to get involved and maintain a balance within the quarter system.
For more information contact  
Nyrice Grayson, Transfer Success Leader at [email protected]







Black Men's Collective

Tuesday October 11th, 2016
5:00pm-7:00pm
Conference Room, Black Resource Center
 
Join us as we take a look at the stresses that come with dependability. We will also be viewing portions of "Last Chance U" to aide in that discussion. 
*Black Male collective is a safe space for Black Mens' identifying students, staff and faculty* 

 

 

 
Globe Tritons
 
Come out and learn more about studying abroad on Thursday, October 13, 2016 from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at the BRC.
 
There are so many programs to choose from like UCDC, OAP, UCEAP, Global Seminars, and so many more!
 
Make the decision to Study Abroad.

 





Tailgate Party


Join us Friday October 14, 2016 at  4:00pm as we prepare to cheer on our fellow Tritons at our homecoming soccer game at 7:00pm. There will be free food, fun games, and live entertainment so we hope to see you there!
 
Campus Community Centers

Cross-Cultural Center
Mon - Thurs: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
Phone: (858) 534-9689
E-mail:  [email protected]
LGBT Resource Center
Mon - Thurs: 8:00am - 7:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
Phone: (858) 822-3493
E-mail: [email protected]


Women's Center
Mon - Thurs: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
Phone: (858) 822-0074
E-mail:  [email protected]
  Website

Raza Resource Centro
Mon - Thurs: 8:00am - 7:00pm
Friday: 8:00am- 4:00pm
Phone: (858) 822-0072
E-mail:  [email protected]
Intertribal Resource Center
Phone: (858) 246-2440
 
Asian Pacific Islander Middle Easten Desi American Programs and Services

Campus Community Centers: Events
All of Us or None of Us: Intersections and Allyship with Kim Katrin Milan
Thursday October 6, 2016
5:00pm-7:00pm
Seuss Room, Geisel Library
 
This presentation explores multiple intersections of identity within the LGBTQ community -including race, gender and ability-as powerful sites of community organizing.

 
STEM Café 
 
Odd week Tuesdays, 4-6pm (Starting Week 3)
Women's Center Conference Room

Join us for free drop-in tutoring in Chemistry, Biology, and Math from OASIS tutors, or simply study in a comfortable, women-centered environment. Coffee and snacks provided.
Organizations

Black Student Union
  Website

General Body Meetings
Mondays: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cross Cultural Center

Find us on social media @ucsdbsu

African Student Association

General Body Meetings
Thursdays: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Cross Cultural Center
 
National Society of Black Engineers  

General Body Meetings
Even Week Tuesdays: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jacobs Hall EBU 1

Black Graduate Student Association



Black Campus Ministries

General Body Meetings
Wednesdays: 6:30pm
Black Resource Center

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
 
  Black Men's Collective [email protected]  
General Body Meetings
Odd Week Tuesdays:
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Black Resource Center

 
  Black Women's Collective  
General Body Meetings
Even Weeks Thursdays:
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Women's Center

Organization Meetings and Events
Engineers Giving Opportunities (E.G.O.)


Tuesday, October 11, 2016  
Location: San Diego State University
Time: 6-9pm

This is a FREE Career Fair for NSBE students and is a great way to meet NSBE members from other schools! Food will be provided as well. Don't miss out on this opportunity as spots are limited! SDGE, Northrop Grumman, and Qualcomm are a few companies that will be in attendance. There are limited rides that will be provided to SDSU so if you are interested in a FREE career fair, register  HERE   to get involved.
 
Campus and Community Events
The Vagina Monologues Auditions
V-Day at UCSD invites members of the UCSD community to audition for The Vagina Monologues, a theatrical production about gender issues womxn face in society. Raise your voice with us and join the movement! Sign-up for auditions through the link on our Facebook page facebook.com/vdayucsd. Auditions are October 7-9 and 14-16.

Fannie Lou Hamer Legacy Celebration

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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.
 
Join Women's Rugby!

The Women's Rugby team is looking for athletes. 
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. 

Location: Warren Field 
Day: Every Monday and Wednesday 
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

Seven Guitars & King Hedley
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Click  HERE  to purchase tickets
 or call 619-337-1525

Spoken Sanctuary
 
Join us for the 4th Spoken Sanctuary open mic!

Spoken Sanctuary is a FREE poetry open mic located in beautiful downtown La Jolla at a rooftop venue. Join us as a member of our audience, or sign up to perform on the open mic.  Spoken Sanctuary currently happens on the first Wednesday night of every month so don't miss out!

Where: 7650 Girard Ave. #400
La Jolla, 92037
When: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Donations are accepted during the event.
Mountain View: The story of one woman's struggle to come to terms with the loss of innocence

With LA based artist, Hilary Ward
Date: Wednesday, October 12th
UC San Diego, Wagner Theatre (below Galbraith Hall)
7:00pm - show
8:00pm - reception with the artist
FREE EVENT 

For more information and to RSVP:
  [email protected]  or 858-534-4004
Apply Now
PPIA Junior Summer Institute
This summer will mark the 36th year the Goldman School has hosted a Summer Institute in policy skills. The PPIA Junior Summer Institute at UC Berkeley offers student participants a rigorous seven-week program of coursework designed to improve the participants' analytical and quantitative skills vital to success at top-level graduate programs in public policy and international affairs as well as law school. 

Click HERE for more information and access to the application.
 
Apply fo r the UCLA Law Fellows Program

 The UCLA Law Fellows Program is designed to encourage and prepare high-potential undergraduate and graduate students for a career in law, increase the diversity of the law school pool, and demystify the law school experience.

Click HERE for more information
APPLY to be a part of the Office of Local Affairs!


Apply  HERE  to be a part of the Office of Local Affairs. The Office facilitates communication between students, administrators, local legislators, and community members to enact and sustain programs and projects that work to address local: political, social, and economic issues. Applications will be due by Thursday, October 6th by 11:59 PM.


If you have any questions, please e-mail [email protected]

The UCSD McNair Program is hiring!

The UCSD McNair Program provides an exciting opportunity to conduct research under the guidance of a UCSD faculty members. If you are a junior or senior considering a career as a researcher or university professor, we encourage you to consider applying to the UCSD McNair Program. 
Click HERE to apply
Apply to be a Life Course Scholar!

Are you interested in a meaningful learning experience that takes place both inside the classroom, and within San Diego neighborhoods?  Are you curious about the impact of our social, physical, built and policy environments on health and well being across the life course? 

If so, consider applying to the 2016-17 Life Course Scholar Program!
Fill out the application HERE !
For more information, email Dr. Leslie Lewis at [email protected] , or see ucsdlifecoursescholars.weebly.com

 
The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans


The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is a merit-based graduate school fellowship for immigrants and children of immigrants who are 30 or younger. The application deadline: November 1, 2016. More information and the online application can be found HERE


NACME scholarship due October 20th !!!

We are looking for under-represented students in engineering to apply for a $2500 scholarship supported by the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME).

                                                  Click HERE to apply


Promoting  Scholarship,  Fostering  Leadership,  Cultivating  Community

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Have an outstanding week!

Black Resource Center
Original Student Center, Suite 202 
9500 Gilman Dr. 
La Jolla, CA 92093




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