In this Newsletter, you will find:
✔ USRC Intern message
✔ Upcoming Events
✔ Reminder on California Dream Act!
✔ Internships/ Professional Development
✔Scholarships Information
✔ Legal Services and Updates
✔ USRC Event Calendars
✔ Office hours and location informatio
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A Message from your UndocuSpartan Interns
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Dear UndocuSpartans,
Don't forget to come by the center and connect with our team!
We welcome you drop-in and meet with one of the USRC Interns during their office hours. The interns are here as a point of contact on campus and community resources, and they are also here to support you through your journey at SJSU! Check out their office hours below!
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Nhu Nguyen
Office Hours:
Tuesday: 9am-3:30pm
Thursday: 1pm-5:30pm
Friday: 8am-12pm
Contact Information:
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Brenda Pantoja
Office Hours:
Mon./Wed.: 12:00-5:30 pm
Fridays: 1:30 pm- 4:00 pm
Contact Information:
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Jenifer Martinez
Office hours:
Tues/Thurs:1:30-6:00 pm
Fridays: 9:00-3:00 pm
Contact Information:
Jenifer.martinez@sjsu.edu
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Giselle Arellano
Office Hours:
Tues/Thurs 1pm-4pm
Friday 8am-4pm
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Made possible by the:
A.S. Cesar E Chavez Community Action Center
As a part of the A.S. César E. Chávez Community Action Center’s celebration of Legacy Month, we’re excited to feature Ruby Ibbarra, Kare Collective, and Rachel Lastimosa of Kinky Boots in our ROOTED Social Justice Music and Arts Festival!
Location Information:
October 17th, 2018
From: 4pm-7pm
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CA Humanities Presents:
On Immigration and Journalism
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Nazario won the 2003 Pulitzer Prize in Feature Writing for her six-part Los Angeles Times series “Enrique’s Journey” about the experiences of Latin American children immigrating to the United States. She is also currently an opinion writer with the New York Times, focusing on immigration and asylum issues. Joining Nazario in conversation about her experiences reporting on immigration and the current state of journalism is Joaquin Alvarado, founder of Studiotobe and former CEO of the Center for Investigative Reporting.
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Tuesday, October 16
6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Location:
San Jose State University Student Union Theatre
211 S 9th Street
San Jose, CA 95112
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP:
Introduction to Working for Yourself
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 29TH, 2018
4-5:30 PM
STUDENT WELLNESS CENTER,
CONFERENCE ROOM 122A
Immigrants are a vibrant force in the U.S
economy. This presentation offers
an overview of what it means to work for
yourself regardless of immigration
status. Some of the topics include the
benefits of starting your own business,
different business structures and legal
considerations.
Light refreshments and food will be provided
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E
stefania Hermosillo
Entrepreneurship Strategist
RSVP
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Leadership Today applications for 2019 are open! Please invite your students to apply.
Leadership Today
is a 3-day immersion retreat focused on diversity, social justice, and cross-cultural communication. We are looking to provide an opportunity for those who are interested in infusing social justice into their personal, educational, and professional lives. There is no cost to attend the retreat.
This year the retreat will be held at Koinonia Conference Grounds in Corralitos, CA. Apply today using the link:
http://bit.ly/LeadershipToday2019
before
Friday, November 20, 2018 at 5pm.
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If you qualify for a non-resident tuition exemption under AB 540/2000 or SB 68, don't forget to apply for the CA Dream Act! The online application is available on
October 1, 2018,
for students to complete for the 2019-2020 academic year. Make sure to submit your application before
March 2, 2019,
for priority financial aid.
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Please note: CA Dream Act eligibility is not related to DACA. To learn more about who is eligible to apply, please
click here
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Our financial aid liaison: Lucy Serrato-Lager is available to meet with students and answer questions regarding the CA Dream Act, eligibility, and other financial aid questions. Please contact her at
lucy.serrato@sjsu.edu
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Internship/ Professional Development:
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Associated Students: Students Election Commission 2018-19
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Student Election Commission Member and Election Appeals Board
The application deadline is October 31, 2018, 11:59 PM.
Questions?
Please contact the A.S. House
408.924.6242 or
student-elections@sjsu.edu
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Chief Elections Officer:
Apply by Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Stipend: $450/month
Ethics Officer Events Marketing Officer
Apply by Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Stipend: $300/month
Election Consultants
Apply by Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Stipend: $150/month
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Above is the information on how to get involved in your community and be a volunteer for MESA. The next upcoming volunteer opportunity will be on:
Thursday October 22, 2018
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Asian Law Alliance Needs You!
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Asian Law Alliance is in need of Spanish and Vietnamese speaking volunteers to work Mondays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays from
1-5PM.
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Come see our Care
er Liaison!
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Sandra is a Career Counselor from the Career Center here at SJSU.
She is available from
3pm-4pm at USRC.
She will be in our center for the following dates:
- November 6, 2018
- December 4, 2018
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The application deadline is Thursday, October 25, 2018, at 11:59 pm EST.
For more information on the Golden Door Scholars scholarship
Click Here
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2019 Golden Door Scholars
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This year, Golden Door Scholars is open to DACA recipients nationwide! Strong preference will be given to applicants who plan to concentrate their studies in one of the following areas (or one similar): Engineering, Computer Science, Technology, or Math.
Scholarship recipients will receive funding to support tuition, room and board for a four-year degree at Golden Door partner schools and schools offering in-state tuition to students with DACA, beginning Fall 2019. Golden Door Scholars will also have access to mentors, assistance in pursuing internships and other career-building opportunities.
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Applications are due
Nov.13, 2018.
For more information on Immigrant Rising's Entrepreneurship Fund and to apply,
Click Here!
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Latinos in Technology Scholarship
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In order to be eligible to apply for the scholarship you must be a current college student entering their junior or senior year in the 2019 academic school year and planning to enroll on a full-time or part-time basis. Preference will be given to full-time and rising junior students. You may be a United States legal residents and a student who has obtained Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Note: A.B. 540 students who are also DACA recipients are eligible to apply
Up to $30,000 (paid over three years, provided renewal eligibility requirements are met)
Applicants must be in a Science, technology, engineering, math (STEM)-related field.
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The application deadline is December 13, 2018.
For more information and to apply,
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2019 Ford Foundation
Pre-Doctoral Fellowship
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The Ford Foundation is committed to increasing the diversity of the country’s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. Their Pre-Doctoral fellowship opportunity offers an annual stipend of $24,000, expenses paid to attend at least one Conference of Ford Fellows, as well as access to Ford Fellow Regional Liaisons, a network of former Ford Fellows who have volunteered to provide mentoring and support to current fellows.
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Legal Services and Updates:
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Temporary Protection Status Update
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Public Charge Rule Update
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Need Financial Assistance to renew your DACA?
Currently enrolled SJSU students
can contact the UndocuSpartan Student Resource Center to learn more on how they can receive the support.
You can contact us at undocuspartan@sjsu.edu
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Stay up to date on upcoming workshops and events at SJSU and the Bay Area. Folks can visiting our website and/or follow us on social media to stay informed. Don't miss out on great opportunities for you to learn, network, form community, and obtain free resources!
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Follow Us on Social Media!
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Facebook
@undocuspartanresourcecenter
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Student Union Building, 2450 (second floor)
Hours: M-Th 9am-5pm
F 9am-4pm
Contact us at 408-924-2762
Via email: undocuspartan@sjsu.edu
Students can drop-in or schedule an appointment
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