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Welcome to the Grapevine, our Weekly E-News!
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Winter Quarter Hours
M - Th: 9am-7pm
F: 9am-4pm
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! (Map)
Interested in giving to the BRC?
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Start off Winter Quarter Running! - Get ahead in your winter courses!
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Sign Up and Stay in Touch
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UC San Diego Resource Center February 2, 2017
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The Black Resource Center is a Campus Community Center that serves everyone at UC San Diego while emphasizing the Black experience. We promote scholarship, foster leadership, and cultivate community for students through the committed, collaborative effort and support of faculty, staff, and the broader UC San Diego community.
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Be sure to stop by 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)
Mondays 12:00p - 2:00p
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Academic Enrichment Programs (AEP)
Tuesdays 12:00p - 1:00p
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African-American Studies Minor (AASM)
Mondays 2:00p - 3:00p
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Study Abroad
Thursdays 2:00p - 3:30p
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Academic Internship Program (AIP)
Odd Weeks, Thursdays 12;30p - 1:30p
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BRC Events and Opportunities
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Join us for a career conversation with LGBTQ Black professionals. Come learn their stories and learn tips on how to navigate your career.
Thursday, February 2, 2017
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Black Resource Center
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UCSD has countless resources and services that they offer to their students. Some often go overlooked, so come out to the Black Resource Center to play a game of jeopardy to uncover the secret services of UCSD!
CASH PRIZES!!
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Black Resource Center
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Black Alumni Council Student Alumni Mixer
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Come out to meet Black UCSD alumni at our student-alumni mixer. This is the perfect chance to network and see what former students, just like yourselves, have done.
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Black Resource Center
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Jazz in Paris Info Session
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Join us for an informational session on different global seminars.
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Please contact the BRC at brc@ucsd.edu if you have any questions or are in need of accommodations.
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Need a way to relax during midterms? Come to the BRC, take a break, catch a movie, and enjoy some food!
Thursday, February 9, 2017
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Black Resource Center
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West African Dance Workshop
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Come learn about various West African dance techniques and movements, then put these intricate moves to use at this workshop! The newly established West African Dance team will help lead this workshop.
Dressing comfortably is strongly advised!
Thursday, February 16, 2017
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Black Resource Center
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Black History Month's Night with Athletes
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Join us at the Dugout for food and fun, then cheer on our Tritons as we take on Cal Poly Pomona at RIMAC Arena!
Friday, February 17, 2017
Reception: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Game starts at 7:00 pm
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Black History Month Scholarship Brunch
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The UCSD UJIMA Network and campus community invites you to join us for our 15th annual scholarship fundraiser. The event will include brunch with music provided by harpist Mariea Antoinette, as well as recognition of students scholars and a silent auction which will support the UCSD UJIMA Network Scholarship fund.
February 25, 2017
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
UCSD Price Center West Ballrooms
For more information
contact
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Black History Month Brunch: Volunteers Needed!
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Come lend a hand and enjoy a lovely brunch event at the 15th annual Black History Month Scholarship Brunch!
Saturday, February 25, 2017
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Join the Community Peer Advising Program
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Do you need help navigating your way through UC San Diego?
Interested in finding opportunities pertaining to your major?
Need help planning your courses for the quarter?
Peer advisors at the Black Resource Center and the Raza Resource Center can help you.
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Campus Community Center Events and Opportunities
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You Abroad
Study Abroad Series
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Join the Campus Community Centers in our Study Abroad Series
"You Abroad!"
Check out the flyer for a variety of locations and times where students and staff get together to discuss studying abroad!
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Come through 2/2, 2/24, & 3/24 to getcha study on in community! FREE food & tutoring provided (check dates)
Febuary 2nd, 24th, and March 24th
Locations and times vary
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Hungry for Healthy: Black Bean Cakes with Salsa
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Come join us as we make healthy recipes, hosted by various guests and get FREE samples! Materials and ingredients are provided. Space is limited, first come, first served.
Monday, February 6th
2:00 pm
The Zone
call (858) 534-5553.
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A practice to help increase focus and concentration, reduce stress and gain a sense of well-being. Whether or not you have ever meditated, you may enjoy this sampling of techniques as they guide you to the blissful silence behind thoughts. Seated, standing, lying down and moving techniques may be covered. Suitable for all levels of experience. All classes with Vou Athens.
Thursday, February 9th, 2017
10:00 am
The Zone
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Breather Series:
Therapy Fluffies
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Take a breather and de-stress by petting and playing with some adorable fluffies! We will have six fluffies for you to pet! Hosted by the Cross Cultural Center!
Thursday, February 9, 2017
6:30 pm
CCC: Communidad Room
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Join BSU for FREE PIZZA & a movie in the BRC
Thursday, February 10, 2017
7:00 pm
Black Resource Center
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Understand the benefits of networking and making connections, learn how to ask for referrals, and review networking etiquette. Don't miss out!
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
3:00pm
CCC: Comunidad Room
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Ever felt uncomfortable in your own skin? Join us as we challenge constructs of ideal beauty and talk about the importance of creating body positive spaces for community
Thursday, February 16, 2017
5:00 pm
Cross Cultural Center
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Join BSU
for fun and community on library walk!
Friday, February 17, 2017
1:00 pm
Library Walk, block 1979
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UC San Diego Events & Opportunities
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Community Series at the Digital Gym
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Resistance to Anti-Black Racism, Police Violence and Mass Incarceration, Locally and Globally
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Media Arts Center San Diego- Digital Gym
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Academic Internship Program Info Session
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Open Hours for the A.S. President
Thursday, February 2, 2017
2:00 pm
Literature Building, 2nd Floor, Room 217
Come join us for an Academic Internship Program (AIP) Info Session. AIP is a program where students can gain hands-on experience from an internship relating to the student's major/minor. Through the internship, the student will interact with professionals from their field of interest, learn hard skills and soft skills relevant to that career, and work alongside a faculty member to gain academic credit.
For more info, click HERE or email us HERE
Phone: (858) 534-4355
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Queer Inter-Generational Mixer
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Come out to the first queer/trans* inter-generational mixer of winter quarter. Lunch will be catered by Croutons and we will be building bridges between our faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate communities.
Friday, February 3, 2017
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
CCC Communidad Room
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Come and connect with local HBCU Alumni and learn the rich history of HBCU's!
Welcome to K-12 and Community College students.
Saturday, February 4, 2017
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
San Diego City College
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A.S. President Daniel Juarez hopes to foster a more informed community through active interaction and communication with her constituents. Stop by her Open Hours to learn more about the initiatives your campus-wide student government is working on, ask questions, and provide feedback.
Tuesday, February 7th
9:30am - 11:00am
PC Plaza
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Charenee Wade at ART POWER
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Charenée Wade is an award-winning vocalist making waves in both jazz and soul/R&B circles.
Thursday, February 9, 2017
8:00 pm
The Loft at UCSD
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Are you pre-med, pre-health or pre-pharmacy?
Register for this conference dedicated to underrepresented professionals in medicine.
Click here to watch a short video.
Pre-Med and Pre-Health register here.
Pre-Pharmacy register here.
Conference is on
Saturday, February 11th
YOUR EARLY ACCESS CODE IS: REGMEDS2017 (all upper case letters)
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Apply to be a Strategic Initiatives Ambassador
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The Strategic Initiatives Ambassador (SIA) will serve as a mentor to prospective high school students from underrepresented populations while helping to guide them through the college preparation process. The position is currently posted on Port Triton under the title
Strategic Initiatives Ambassador / STDT 3
with an ID of
831329
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The application deadline is
Friday, February 10, 2017!
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Student Satisfaction Survey
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You will be able to complete the Student Satisfaction Survey until February 17th. You will receive coupons to the UCSD Bookstore and be entered in a raffle for a $400 VISA Gift Card or Swag Baskets (Fitbit, Hydroflask, Polaroid, and more!)
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California Center for the Arts
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Virtuoso violinists Wil B. and Kev Marcus meld highbrow and pop culture through a fusion of classical, jazz, hip-hop, blues, and R & B.
Complexions Contemporary Ballet combines technical precision, power and passion, and delivers a compelling performance that transcends tradition in a groundbreaking mix of styles ranging from ballet to hip hop.
Click here for more information
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Are you interested in public service and leadership?
Are you interested in working for a legislative, executive, or judicial branch office in California?
Deadline to apply is February 13, 2017
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For 2017, The Fund II Foundation STEM Scholars Program will identify 100 African American high school students who are determined to pursue careers in STEM fields. These students will receive scholarships, internships, mentoring and other tools to help them reach their goals.
Deadline to apply is
February 23, 2017
Click here to apply
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The San Diego Foundation Common Scholarship
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Apply to as many scholarships as you can! Many of the scholarships are geared toward African American and Latin@ students; those include Pendleton, Weissburg, Adams-Brooks, etc.
The San Diego Foundation has other tools to help students, parents, and mentors navigate the scholarship process.
For Award criteria click here.
For more info click here.
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Marine Physical Laboratory Summer Internship Program
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Contemplating a career in scientific research and development? The Marine Physical Laboratory at Scripps Institution of Oceanography is currently seeking inquisitive and motivated undergraduate students with exceptional aptitude for quantitative science to apply for the 2017 MPL Summer Internship Program. This ten-week internship will offer qualified students the opportunity to work with some of the most notable scientists in the world and learn about marine science and technology while earning a modest salary.
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Stanford MBA Future Leaders Program
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The Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) is a three-day residential event hosted by the Stanford Graduate School of Business and corporate sponsors in the San Francisco Bay Area that introduces college students from diverse backgrounds to an MBA education and post-MBA career opportunities.
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George Washington Carver Summer Research Internship Program
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This is an eight-week program running from June 10, 2017 - August 5, 2017. Undergraduate students are provided with room and board on campus, round-trip airfare, a meal plan, and a $3000 stipend.
Note: Graduating seniors are eligible to apply. All application materials must be post-marked by February 10, 2017.
For more information visit
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Apply now for our 2017 Goldman Sachs Diversity Cornerstones!
Applications are now open on our careers website under the “Register for Upcoming Events” link. You can apply for multiple programs, but may only be selected to attend one.
If you have any additional questions, please reach out to the Diversity Recruiting team at
FirmwideDiversityRecruiting@gs.com.
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MANA de San Diego Scholarship Program
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MANA de San Diego is pleased to continue the Scholarship Program for San Diego County Latina residents. MANA’s mission is to empower Latinas through education, leadership development, community service and advocacy.
Deadline to apply is
February 24, 2017
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Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program
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A great opportunity for students interested in International Affairs. The six-week program will take place at Howard University.
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Summer Health Professions Education Program
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This is a free summer program for students of color who are interested in medicine or dentistry. The SUMMA Conference achieves these goals by offering a variety of workshops, presentations by key faculty and staff, mock interviews, networking with exhibitors representing medical and health profession schools from across the nation, and opportunities to meet Stanford medical students from similar backgrounds and cultures. For more information,
click here
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Are you in the field of Science or Technology? Do you need work experience in your field?
This paid internship might be for you!
To find out more contact:
ilse@biocom.org
or
call 858-455-0300
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Promoting Scholarship, Fostering Leadership, Cultivating Community
Interested in having your information included in the next edition of The Grapevine?
Submit your information via our Website.
Please note that submissions must be received by 12 noon on Wednesday in order to be included in the Thursday E-News.
Have an outstanding week!
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