Springing forward into the new quarter |
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Dear International Slugs,
Welcome to spring!
Though this has been a difficult year for many of us, with conflicts around the globe, climate change concerns, and continued distance between us, we look to spring as a time for new growth and optimism for the future! In many of our cultures, spring is the start of the new year. We hope that this is a time of growth and new beginnings for everyone.
We have some great upcoming programs created for our global slug community which will help in connecting with others, in-person and remotely. We invite you to join our Resilience and Resources program, Spring Global Gathering, and Story Circles event. Please read on to learn more.
Best wishes,
The Global Programming Team
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Tax Resources for International Students & Scholars |
Were you in the U.S. in 2021 in F or J status? If so, you are required to file at least one form with the Internal Revenue Service. This year's deadline to file is April 18.
There are two tax workshops this April:
Federal Tax Workshop for International Students & Scholars: Thursday, April 7 @ 14:00 PDT. Register here.
CA State Tax Workshop for International Students & Scholars: Monday, April 11 @12:00 PDT. Register here.
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Global Engagement Events & Resources |
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Global Leader Applications Open |
Are you interested in welcoming new international students to UCSC? Apply to be a Global Leader!
Global Leaders (GLs) serve an integral role in the successful transition of incoming international students starting from summer engagement and culminating in International Student Orientation.
We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated student leaders who have strong interpersonal skills and a genuine desire to help new international students.
The deadline to apply is Friday, April 29, 2022.
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Date: Wednesday, April 13
Time: 18:00 PDT
Location: Namaste Lounge
Global Engagement invites you to join us for a global dinner gathering for all international students and scholars.
You will have an opportunity to meet other members of our international community and staff in person and continue building connections.
Dinner will be provided. Please RSVP below by Friday, April 8, so we have enough food to accommodate all dietary preferences.
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International Students: Resilience and Resources |
Global Programming and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) invites all international students to join us for good conversations and food.
This event will provide a space for international students to engage in reflective discussion with peers about their experience thus far at UC Santa Cruz. We hope to create a community of support for all students to engage in dialogue about their successes, challenges, and hopes for their time as students.
Please note we will have separate sessions for graduate and undergraduate students:
Graduate Student Session: Monday, April 18 @ 16:30 PDT in the Graduate Student Commons.
Undergraduate Student Session: Tuesday, April 19 @ 12:00 PDT in the Namaste Lounge (Subject to Change).
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Date: Wednesday, April 27
Time: 19:00 - 20:30 PDT
Location: Namaste Lounge
Story Circles is in person again! Come to meet, share, learn, and form connections with fellow banana slugs of different backgrounds. Bring your friend, classmates, or roommates!
Story Circles is an event designed to facilitate conversations between people of different cultural backgrounds. We talk to explain and listen to understand.
Refreshments will be provided.
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Host a Global Heritage Night! |
Are you interested in sharing your culture through food, crafts, dance, and more? Our team is looking for students who want to partner with us to host a Global Heritage Night in spring quarter.
Our team would help support through funding, guidance, space, and marketing. Click below to learn more.
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Western Union Global Scholars Award |
The Division of Global Engagement is seeking to nominate up to five undergraduate international students who are facing financial hardship in their second-to-last or last year of school for the Western Union Global Scholars Award.
This award is sponsored by the Western Union Foundation, and grants of up to $10,000 will be given to selected students who demonstrate the highest financial need.
Eligible nominees must be undergraduates studying in F-1/J-1 status and must be enrolled full-time for 2022-2023 to receive funds.
Preference will be given by Western Union to those who identify as a refugee, migrant, immigrant, and/or displaced student. Grants of up to $10,000 will be given to selected students who demonstrate the highest financial need.
If you're interested in being nominated by Global Engagement, please apply by Sunday, April 10 at 11:59 PDT.
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Campus Events & Resources |
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Necessary Trouble Event Series |
Ready for some necessary trouble?
In anticipation and in honor of the dedication of John R. Lewis College at UC Santa Cruz, the Division of Social Sciences, Colleges Nine and Ten, the Institute for Social Transformation, and the Center for Racial Justice are organizing events centered on topics exemplified by the life of Representative John Lewis.
Events are on Wednesdays at 16:00 PDT. All are welcome!
- Social Movements for a Just Society - March 30
- Pathways to Thriving Communities - April 6
- Students as Agents of Transformative Change - April 13
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Cat Brooks: Abolition and Artivism |
Date: Friday, April 1
Time: 16:00 PST
Location: via Zoom
Join the Womxn's Center via Zoom for a conversation with Cat Brooks about her journey with artivism.
Topics include conversations and artistic engagement surrounding alternative policing, as well as fostering critical connections among the campus and our local communities.
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Date: Saturday, April 2
Time: 12:00 PDT
Location: Quarry Plaza
Learn more about Indigenous communities on campus, in Santa Cruz, and beyond!
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2022 Deep Read: Transcendent Kingdom |
The Deep Read program is sponsored by the Humanities Institute.
This year, we’ll read Yaa Gyasi’s novel Transcendent Kingdom and explore the conditions of cultural assimilation for immigrants to the United States, religious faith vs. scientific inquiry, and the experience of first-generation students in higher education.
Learn more and register here to receive a FREE copy of the book!
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It's not too early to start planning for summer! Enrollment for summer classes opens on Sunday, May 1.
Check out information regarding dates, courses and fees on the Summer Session website.
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#ZOOMcation: Europe - Buildings and Landmarks |
Date: Thursday, March 31
Time: 4:00 PDT
Location: via Zoom
Bored at home and looking for an interesting event? #ZOOMcation would probably suit you! This event is sponsored by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
In the session, we will understand this culturally diverse continent through stunning attractions and astonishing architecture and buildings.
Students from around the world are welcome to join the session and socialize with each other through mingling sessions and interactive games.
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LewerMark Student Insurance: Make Your Mark International Student Scholarship Contest 2022 |
This scholarship contest is open to all full-time international students in active F, J, M, U, T, R, A, or Q visa-holders and DACA recipients currently enrolled in a SEVIS-approved U.S. institution.
You can submit either a literary or artistic submission following the prompt: If you were a superhero. There will be five prizes of $1000 given. The deadline to submit is Thursday, March 31, and winners will be announced by Thursday, May 5.
Click below to learn more about the scholarship rules and eligibility criteria.
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We will have a different trivia question in each newsletter. For each correct answer, your name will be entered into a drawing for a prize at the end of spring quarter.
Question: Where on campus will the Spring Global Gathering and Story Circles take place?
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Global Programming is on Discord! |
Build community with fellow international banana slugs, chat with Global Mentors, and stay up-to-date on Global Programming events. |
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Global Programming
globalprogramming@ucsc.edu
Classroom Unit, Room 103, Santa Cruz
CA 95064 United States
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