UC San Diego Black Resource Center Newsletter
October 13, 2016
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brc@ucsd.edu

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9:00am - 7:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 4:00pm

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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

 


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. We hope to see you there!


Black Student Health Fair

Join us Wednesday, October 26, 2016 from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm at the BRC to learn more about health issues plaguing the black community; learn how we can take steps to improve the health of our current black students and our greater community. 




Special Guest Twyla Garrett Coming to the BRC

Twyla Garret,  will be sharing all her keys to success, networking skills, and ways to make the most out of your connections.
Date: October 21, 2016
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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:  cccenter@ucsd.edu
LGBT Resource Center
Mon - Thurs: 8:00am - 7:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
Phone: (858) 822-3493
E-mail: rainbow@ucsd.edu


Women's Center
Mon - Thurs: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
Phone: (858) 822-0074
E-mail:  women@ucsd.edu
  Website

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

Campus Community Centers: Events
STEM Café 
 
O d d 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.
Queer & Trans Chicanx Latinx Mixer
 
Thurs, October 13th | 12-1:30pm|  LGBTRC
Join us at the LGBT Resource Center for a Queer & Trans Chicanx and Latinx Mixer. Come meet other Queer and Trans Raza on campus. Open to students, staff, and faculty. Refreshments provided.  
 
If you require accommodations to fully access the event, please contact us at 858.822.3493 or rainbow@ucsd.edu
 
 Gender Buffet

Every Friday from
12:00p - 1:30p at
The Women's Center

Interested in learning more about feminism? Join us for a discussion on terms, misconceptions, and realities of feminism. Snack Provided!
Test Anxiety Workshop

Thursday, October 13th, 2016
from 5:00p - 6:30p 
at the Raza Resource Centro.

If you have any questions, then please contact the Raza Resource Centro. 
raza.ucsd.edu
Organization Meetings and Events

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 bmc.ucsd@gmail.com  
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

Campus and Community Events
Jump in to the latest musical scene happenin' at your very own Marshall College! UNPLUGGED is a chill, MUSIC focused open mic STARRING YOU and your on-campus community at Marshall.
EVERY Thursday evening 7:00pm-9:00pm

To join the UNPLUGGED Facebook group, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UNPLUGGEDucsd/

For more information, please contact Maria Azilazian mazilazi@ucsd.edu
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 14th-16th.


The Jones Family Singers are coming to UCSD! Praised by
Rolling Stone and NPR as "a must-see act" at South by Southwest in 2014, the band delivers high-energy performances that showcase the connection between gospel, rock, and soul.
When: October 26, 2016
Where: The Loft

To get a preview of what to expect from The Jones Family Singers and for more information about the event, please click HERE.



Dance, walk, run... and get free swag! Do you like helping other students while you're having a great time? Walk the Block is only 3 miles, finishing with an amazing party including entertainment, food and games. The event benefits the Triton Food Pantry, so you'll be helping other students while having an awesome
Saturday, October 15th afternoon-see you there!


For more information about Walk the Block Party, click HERE.
iLead: Equity Minded Leadership


What is equity and why is it important? Participate in an interactive workshop that explores topics such as equity, diversity, and inclusion with regard to student leadership in a university setting. Please come prepared to share your thoughts and ideas.

When: October 17, 2016
Time: 11:00 am 
Where:  Bear Room, 2nd Level of Price Center West

For more information, contact  Frida Alvear
Apply Now
Alternative Breaks @ UCSD

T he application deadline to be an Alternative Breaks Community Advisor/Alumni Participant has been EXTENDED to Friday, October 14.  See application attached.  
Participating in a Spring Break service trip and being a part of the AB Collaborative is a unique, incredible, and eye-opening experience, and we highly recommend you apply. 

Apply  HERE
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 for the Student National Medical Association Regional Conference
     
SNMA is an organization designed to increase diversity in healthcare and develop culturally competent physicians while addressing the needs of under-served communities. SNMA continually works to develop lasting community partnerships, organize and implement community service programs, and support current and future underrepresented minority medical students.

Click HERE for more information and to register.

Promoting  Scholarship,  Fostering  Leadership,  Cultivating  Community

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Have an outstanding week!

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