Misinformation is Spooky: Media and News Literacy

Thursday l October 31 l 12 - 1 PM

Women's Center

Have you ever come across a news article and thought the information sounded sketchy? On college campuses, students have spoken about how misleading news sources (misinformation, disinformation, clickbait, propaganda, etc.) have affected their views on civil discourse, specifically relating to the elections.

In today’s busy media and news landscape, students are inundated with “fake news,” “disinformation,” and “alternative facts,” and it can be challenging to identify trustworthy information sources and spot bias.

In this workshop, we will discuss “fake news” and how to spot it, information bubbles, media literacy, and learn how to fact-check and evaluate information.

All are welcome! Halloween treats will be served.

Feminist Book Club: The Right to Sex

Every other Wednesday l 2-3 PM

Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, & 10

Women's Center

Join Feminist Book Club! This Fall Quarter we will be reading "The Right to Sex: Feminism in the 21st Century", by Amia Srinivasan, a collection of essays on gender, sex, sexuality, and gender-based violence.

Book Club starts Wednesday, October 2nd, at 2pm, at the Women's Center, and will meet Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, & 10.



The first 5 students to attend our first meeting will receive a free copy! Visit our calendar for what we'll be discussing each week: tinyurl.com/bookclubf24

Sense of Belonging Focus Group

Wednesday l October 30 l 3-4:30 PM

Location: Women's Center

We want to hear from you! Tell us, how can UC San Diego support belonging? You are invited to join us at the Women’s Center for an opportunity to share your experiences of belonging on campus.

As compensation for your time and expertise, the first 15 students to sign-in to the in-person event will receive a $20 gift card.

Food and drinks will be available to all participants.

Eligibility to Participate: -Are you an undergraduate student at UC San Diego? -Are you 18+? -Do you self-identify as a woman (trans or cis), non-binary, or gender non-conforming? (The research team understands this is one of many identities you may hold and invites you to bring all of them to the space!) -Do you want to share your experiences of belonging on campus and help shape institutional metrics, policies, and practices to increase student belonging at UC San Diego? (If you are not eligible for this research call, there may be another opportunity to participate in a future call!)

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Senseofbelonging@ucsd.edu

Gender Bite: Beyond the Ballot

Monday l November 4 l 2-3 PM

Women's Center

Join us on Monday, November 4th, from 2-3 PM, at the WC, for our second Gender Bite: Beyond the Ballot. The election around the corner can bring up strong emotions and stress, so we’re providing a space to decompress and talk about these feelings.

We’ll discuss the electoral system as a whole, voting, and media, in order to think beyond the ballot.

Grad Yoga Class

Mondays l 5-6 PM l 10/7-12/2

NUEVO EAST - 309 SMALL MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

Join us for a rejuvenating yoga workout every other week to relieve stress and release those feel-good endorphins!

This guided Yoga session welcomes individuals of all skill levels and promotes self-care in the graduate student community!

Please bring your own yoga mat/towel.

OASIS STEM Tutoring

Thursdays l 3-5 PM l Women's Center

Math 3C, 10A-B, PHYS 1A

Starting Week 2, join us weekly in the Women's Center for STEM Cafe! We will have warm beverages and free tutoring from OASIS available Thursdays, from 3-5pm, in our Large Conference Room.

Grad Cookie Wars

Thursday l November 14 l 5:30-6:30 PM

Women's Center

RSVP Required:

https://forms.gle/vYzcmPikyHMDMeKh6

Grad and professional students, get ready to unleash your inner baker and celebrate the fall season with our festive cookie decorating competition!

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of creativity, delicious treats, and a friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a baking newbie, everyone is welcome to participate and show off their artistic skills.

The event will take place on November 14th, 5:30-6:30PM, at the Women's Center, and all supplies will be provided.

Gender Bites Fall 2024 Calendar

Gender Bites is a bi-weekly informal dialogue on issues connected to gender.

We offer discussion on a new topic every week, from elections to pop culture, we discuss it all!

Join us for a new topic every other Monday, from 2-3PM, at the Women's Center, starting Monday October 21st.

Light refreshments will be provided.

The Women's Center is located in the original student center. We are above Blue Pepper and across from Main Gym.

For questions or accommodations please email women@ucsd.edu.

STEMinist Network

The STEMinist Network is a drop-in program that creates opportunities for gender marginalized undergraduate students in STEM to connect and build community within the larger context of STEM as a male dominated field.

We focus on gender and science, community building, and professional development. We use the term “gender marginalized” to recognize the impact of sexism on many communities including, but not limited to, transgender women, cisgender women, transgender men, non-binary individuals, and gender non-conforming individuals.

Register in our LinkTree or on our website.

Working Parents of Elementary and Middle Schoolers Support Group

Date: Wednesday l November 6 l 12-1 PM

Location: Zoom Meeting

https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/86957940529

Please join us for a supportive discussion and an opportunity to connect with other UCSD remote working parents.

Parenting post-pandemic may still feel like unfamiliar territory for us all, especially returning to work & school after a year+ of remote learning and various hybrid schedules, not to mention the difficulty balancing roles amid a variety of stressors. Parenting is never easy, but this is unprecedented. You are not alone!

This support group is in collaboration with the Women’s Center and facilitated by Izabel Caetano Francy, LCSW, a Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) licensed clinician, who is also a full-time remote working parent.

Open to all UC San Diego campus Faculty and Staff parents of any age, partnered or single.

Feel free to eat lunch or parent as needed during the discussion.

Questions? Please contact Izabel C. Francy at icfrancy@ucsd.edu

Working Parents of Teens Support Group

Date: Thursday l November 14 l 1-2 PM

On Zoom: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/81090977661

Calling all parents of teens! Please join us for a supportive discussion and an opportunity to connect with other UC San Diego parents.

This support group is in collaboration with the Women’s Center and facilitated by Izabel Caetano Francy, LCSW, a Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) licensed clinician, who is also a full-time working parent.

Open to all UC San Diego campus Faculty and Staff parents of teens ages 12 and up.



We acknowledge that developmental levels vary. Please join this group or any of the other support groups as you feel appropriate based on you/your child’s needs.

Considering Motherhood for the First Time? Creating Dialogue on Pressure, Ambivalence & Expectations -

Holiday Edition

Wednesday l November 20 l 12:30 - 1:30 PM

Location: Zoom

https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/86758663711

With holidays often focusing heavily on parents and children, those of us still considering childhood, child-free by choice or childless by circumstance, might experience extra pressure, judgement, invisibility or grief during this time of year.

Join us for a non-judgmental, conversational space for Campus Staff & Faculty where we will explore the question of motherhood versus being child-free.

This space is held with the intention of helping women obtain support and clarity for whatever path they take in life.  

This is a collaboration with the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) and the Women’s Center, facilitated by Izabel Caetano Francy, LCSW, and Jennifer Triana, LCSW, FSAP licensed clinicians.

Open to all UC San Diego campus Staff and Faculty.

Feel free to eat lunch during the discussion.

Questions? Please contact Jess Geipel jgeipel@ucsd.edu

Check out the calendar of events!

Fall 2024 Events and Offerings

Visit  tritonsvote.ucsd.edu for voting details, a civic engagement guide, and ways to get involved!

U.S. election discussion spaces

Wednesday, October 30 from 3 – 4:30pm in the Green Table Room

Wednesday, November 6 from 2 – 3:30pm in the Price Center East Ballroom

Thursday, November 14 from 1 – 2:30pm via zoom, register at:

https://tinyurl.com/ucsdelectionsfa24

With the upcoming US election in November, the Restorative Justice Committee, Center for Student Involvement (CSI) and the National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) are partnering to create discussion spaces for student voices.

These spaces will be offered virtually and in-person and are designed for students to listen and learn from one another in a meaningful way.

Contact:

getinvolved@ucsd.edu

Graduate Community Series

Oct. 31, 2024, 12:00 PM

Price Center East Level 2

Graduate and professional students are welcome to join us for this community building series where we will cultivate community across campus!

Contact information for further inquiries

cccenter@ucsd.edu

Color Your Mind Transfer Mixer

Nov. 07, 2024, 3:00 PM

Cross Cultural Center, Price Center East, 2nd Floor

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of vision board painting at the Cross-Cultural Center. Take the opportunity to connect with alumni while exploring the valuable resources available to you through the CCC and Triton Transfer Hub. Let your imagination flow as we de-stress together. Supplies provided—just bring yourself and your vision!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16p4l-Hw0DOoJfiuotlRw0FAFt-EmsyKAuxFjQcdEADQ/edit

Contact information for further inquiries

For more info and accommodations, cccenter@ucsd.edu

Winter TRELS 2025 Applications

Interested in conducting research during the Winter Quarter?! Applications for Winter TRELS open on October 14th- November 15. The benefits of participating in TRELS includes working with a faculty mentor who is an industry leader in their respective fields, students presenting their research project at a conference, event, along with symposium, networking within their fields, gaining new skills to apply for a post-baccalaureate success.



Contact information for further inquiries:

trels.ucsd.edu

Words of Welcome: A Conversation with Roxane Gay

Monday, Nov. 4, 7 PM

Get Your Tickets

Join us for an engaging conversation and evening with renowned author, cultural critic and thought leader, Roxane Gay. As part of the Words of Welcome Common Read of American Like Me, this discussion will explore themes of identity, belonging and resilience. 

Roxane Gay, known for her powerful voice on issues of race, gender and social justice, will share her unique perspectives, making this a compelling and inspiring event for our campus community.

Indigenous Sustainable Design Forum

Nov. 21, 2024, 5:00 PM

1100 Market St. San Diego, CA 92101

San Diego, California 92101

Get ready for an inspiring experience at the Indigenous Sustainable Design Forum, happening November 21st, 2024, at UC San Diego Park & Market. This unique event brings together Indigenous leaders from across the globe to share their knowledge and advance sustainable development in San Diego, with interactive cultural workshops, engaging panel discussions, an Indigenous film showcase, and even a vibrant Indigenous Bazaar! Immerse yourself in the rich traditions, stories, and sustainability practices of Indigenous cultures—all while celebrating Native American Heritage Month.

Event Page Link:

https://indigenousforum.org/

Contact information for further inquiries:

Student tickets are only $10—come be part of the movement towards a sustainable, diverse, and inclusive future for San Diego! Don't miss out—visit our website at indigenousforum.org to learn more and secure your spot today!