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Chancellor's Associates Scholars Program
e-Newsletter | April 2019
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Campus Community Centers & More
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CASP students at their CPL small group activity (PC: CASP Office)
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Greetings
Welcome back! We wish you the best on your first day of this Spring Quarter! We hope Spring Break was a restful time and you were able to recharge physically and mentally.
Congratulations to
our March newsletter contest winners who received a CASP pullover sweater
. Didn't get a chance last month?
Make sure to read through the entire newsletter for more opportunities to win CASP swag.
As always, feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns at casp@ucsd.edu, (858) 534-8366 or stop by the CASP office on the 5th Floor of the Student Services Center (suite #555).
 In this issue you will find:
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CASP EVENTS, REQUIREMENTS, AND INFORMATION:
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OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS:
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MATH AND WRITING SUPPORT:
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(858) 534 - 8366
5th Floor Student Services Center, Suite #555
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| IMPORTANT WINTER QUARTER DATES |
Monday, April 1st
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Instruction begins
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Friday, April 12th
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Deadline to add a class/change grading option |
Friday, April 26th
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Deadline to drop a class without a "W." Please visit college academic advising office for more information regarding drop deadline.
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Friday, May 10th
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Deadline to drop a class with a "W." Please visit college academic advising office for more information regarding drop deadline.
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Monday, May 27th
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Memorial Day observance - All offices and campus closed |
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Wednesday, June 4th
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CASPgrad Celebration - If you are a graduating student, come to receive your CASP graduation medallion and celebrate!
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Friday, June 7th
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Instruction ends
CASP Study Jam taking place from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM at the CASP office (Student Services Center, #555) |
Saturday, June 8th - Friday, June 14th
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Finals Week |
Friday, June 14th
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Spring Quarter ends |
Saturday, June 15th - Sunday, June 16th
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Commencement Weekend |
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| SPRING QUARTER OLCs |
The Spring Quarter CASP OLC Registration will be available for the 2018 Cohort soon. Make sure to keep an eye out for when our registration goes out and sign up for a time!
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| CALLING VOLUNTEERS FOR CASP 2019 INDUCTION CEREMONIES |
Would you like to give back to the CASP community and help us welcome incoming freshmen and transfer CASP students? Do you want to share your experience as a CASP student with incoming admitted students, and their families?
Then keep reading below!
WHAT: Volunteer Opportunity for CASP Students
WHY: Because the CASP community needs you :)
WHEN:
Freshman Induction Ceremony - Sunday, April 28th, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (if you provide your own transportation, you only need to be available from 12:30 - 4:00 p.m.).
Click here to volunteer!
Transfer Induction Ceremony -
Friday, May 17, 2019 from 12:00 - 6:30 p.m. (two 3-hour shifts will be available during sign-up) Click here to volunteer!
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| CASP LIVING ARCHIVE |
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| Alexandra Lombard, 2018 Cohort |
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In the summer of 2018, we launched a project at CASP 101 (our summer transition program), that we call the CASP Living Archive. For the Living Archive, we interviewed and recorded individual student's personal narratives.
These interviews were held before their first Fall quarter as UCSD students and we will offer them the opportunity to be interviewed again before they graduate from UCSD. All interviews published as part of this series are with the permission of the students.
VIDEO AND EDITING CREDIT: JAMES ISLAS Videographer-Editor-Motion Graphics.
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| CLASS OF 2019 - CASP CAP AND GOWNS LENDING PROGRAM |
ATTENTION CASP CLASS OF 2019 - CASP will be having it's inaugural Cap and Gown lending program this year!
CASP Scholars will be eligible to receive a graduation cap (for you to keep) and be lent a graduation gown. Limited while supplies last on a first come, first served basis. Check out the flyer for more information!
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| SUMMER SESSION PREVIEW OF CLASSES NOW AVAILABLE |
Preview of Courses is updated frequently. This is only a guide, and not the final list of Summer 2019 courses.
Course titles appear in their format from the Schedule of Classes. For complete course names, course descriptions, and prerequisite requirements, please refer to the
UC San Diego Course Catalog
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| UC SAN DIEGO COMMENCEMENT - CAPS AND GOWNS AT THE BOOKSTORE |
The culmination of your hard work and perseverance as an undergrad is here!
CONGRATULATIONS to our Triton class of 2019!
Visit the Bookstore for
Grad Fair, May 7-9 from 10am - 5:30pm
each day. This is the time to pick up your cap and gown that you have pre-ordered. If you haven't pre-ordered, don't worry, you can purchase them on the spot.
GRAD FAIR SPECIAL
: purchase a Silver, Gold, or Platinum Triton Grad Pack before the end of Grad Fair (May 9) and receive an
ADDITIONAL $15 off
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Grad Nite, May 8 from 6pm - 9pm
, is your time to celebrate. Join the Bookstore on the red carpet with all the Grad Fair vendors, PLUS free food, lots of free giveaways, music from our friends at UCSD DVC,
a free photo booth by
Mission Photo Booth, a decorate your grad cap station, and meet King Triton! It's a fun evening just for you!
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| LOOK DEEPER SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST |
What is it:
A social media contest that runs from Apr. 1-11. Grand prize is $250 Bookstore gift card; additional prizes include t-shirts, posters and buttons with the Look Deeper designs.
How to enter:
Post a photo or video on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter that demonstrates an example of how you looked beyond the surface to solve a problem or make our world a better
place. Describe the project and its impact in the caption. Be sure to tag #lookdeeperucsd and @UCSanDiego to be entered. Check out the UC San Diego social accounts for examples.
WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A GRAND PRIZE OF A $250 BOOKSTORE GIFT CARD, T-SHIRT, POSTER, AND MORE
For further questions, please reach out to Erin Shepler at
eshepler@ucsd.edu
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| CASP APRIL GIVEAWAY!! |
Want a chance to win CASP swag? 
A CASP WATER BOTTLE and a POP SOCKET are this month's prize for student newsletter readers.
Want to claim one? Send us an email at
casp@ucsd.edu
with the subject line "CASP Newsletter Winner" and the first 10 people will receive a water bottle and a CASP pop socket.
We'll send you an email with a confirmation saying we have your swag ready for pick-up at our office.
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| APPLY TO BE AN ALL CAMPUS COMMENCEMENT STUDENT SPEAKER |
The All Campus Commencement ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. at RIMAC Field. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.
This year's commencement is inspired by All Campus Commencement keynote speaker, Madeleine Albright, who shattered the glass ceiling to become the first woman to serve as secretary of state and an icon of American diplomacy. Former Secretary of State Albright is a testament to the positive impact that collaboration, discovery, and public service can have on our global world-strengths shared by our Triton community.
The allotted time for the speech is five minutes. Well-received speeches are often personal reflections on the educational and communal experience at UC San Diego that inspire graduates to continue living the UC San Diego philosophy out in the world.
The Commencement Student Speaker Selection Committee will review applications and invite candidates to present their proposed speech in person.
Long Answer Questions (page 3)
- Describe your involvement in extracurricular activities and/or community service during your time at UC San Diego.
- Identify any awards or recognitions you have earned while you were a student at UC San Diego.
- Share an experience at UC San Diego that had a profound impact on you and why.
- Personal statement: Indicate your reason for wanting to represent your class as student speaker of the UC San Diego 2019 All Campus Commencement.
Requirements
- Good academic standing throughout your time at UC San Diego.
- Must file for your degree/graduation and plan to walk in June 2019.
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| CÉSAR E. CHÁVEZ UC SAN DIEGO CELEBRATION |
In celebration of the life and achievements of César E. Chávez and in conjunction with the California State holiday, UC San Diego presents a month-long series of events.
César E. Chávez (born César Estrada Chávez, March 31, 1927 - April 23, 1993) was an American farm worker, labor leader and civil rights activist, who, with Dolores Huerta, co-founded the National Farm Workers Association (later the United Farm Workers union, UFW). President Barack Obama proclaimed March 31 as César E. Chávez Day in the United States, with Americans being urged to observe this day with appropriate service, community, and educational programs to honor César E. Chávez's enduring legacy of nonviolent social change and service to others.
Although March 31th is not a federal holiday, California observes César E. Chávez Day by closing schools and state offices.
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TRITON 5K - APRIL 7TH, 2019
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Join Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla and 3,000 fellow students, alumni, staff, faculty and friends for a 3.1 mile adventure through the heart of campus-past iconic campus landmarks like the world-renowned Geisel Library and the Stuart Collection's "Sun God" in support of student scholarships.
All ages are welcome to participate in the Triton 5K. Please note, that only the top male & female finishers in the listed age ranges will be considered for an award.
CASP is getting a team together! Interested in joining the team? Or want a promo code for a free registration?
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| COBELL SCHOLARSHIP |
Students who are members of federally recognized tribes are eligible for the Cobell Scholarship. The scholarship provides up to...
For the regular academic year (March 31 st deadline):
- $5000 for undergraduate students
- $10000 for graduates
For the summer (May 3rd deadline):
- $2500 for undergraduate students
- $5000 for graduate students
This scholarship is particularly useful to CASP students during the summer, CASP students who have gone beyond the time limit for the CASP scholarship, and CASP students who are starting graduate school.
For more information and to apply, visit https://cobellscholar.org/.
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| DISCOVER THE LAW PROGRAM WITH STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES |
Discover the Law is a legal education program comprised of a series of 39 workshops on law-related topics. It is designed to educate students about their rights and responsibilities, inform them about different areas of law, provide tips on how to jump start their career whether in law or another profession, and teach practical ways to stay savvy and safe.
This is a great opportunity for students thinking of applying to law school, but students need not be considering a career in law to participate. Discover the Law is not offered for academic credit.
You may wish to participate in Discover the Law because:
* By attending just four of the 39 workshops on 33 different topics, you will earn a certificate that demonstrates your commitment to learning more about the law and law-related issues.
* You will gain practical knowledge that will help you avoid legal problems.
* You will enhance your resume or graduate school application.
* You will get to connect with professionals and other students interested in law and law-related topics.
* It's free, and you don't have to leave campus to participate!
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| 2ND YEAR EXPERIENCE PODCAST |
Listen to podcasts created especially for second-year students at UC San Diego, exploring second-year issues, topics, and challenges.
Click here to learn more!
Topic include:
- Healthy habits
- Switching majors
- Housing questions
- Finding motivation
- and more!
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| TEACHING + LEARNING COMMONS - ONLINE TUTORING |
The Teaching + Learning Commons are pleased to announce that their Online Tutoring program is now active for Spring Quarter!
Tutors will be available for
Math 3C, 10A, 10B, 10C, 20A, 20C, 11 and 18 and Chemistry 6B and 6C tutoring.
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| WRITING HELP |
Need help with a writing project? Want to be sure you understand the assignment? Want to talk through your ideas or get a second opinion on whether your point is coming across clearly?
The Writing + Critical Expression Hub ("Writing Hub") can help!
Located in the Geisel Library, the Writing Hub offers every UC San Diego student free one-on-one help with any writing project-from cover letters to lab reports, research papers to grant proposals. Visit the Writing Hub to meet with a supportive, well-trained peer writing mentor who will help you gain perspective on what works and what can be improved in your writing.
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| TOOLS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS |
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| CASPsnaps |
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Student Success Stories: CASP 2018 Cohort
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We are close to the end of the academic year! You have come so far and we want to remind you all to keep working hard and doing your best. Finish strong!
The journey has just begun and we can't wait to see all the things you will accomplish during your time here at UCSD. Push through and good luck!
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