Check out the Women's Center

Calendar of Events

The Women's Center will be opening at 11 AM, Tuesday, May 21,

for the Spring 2024 Vendor Fair Please join us!

Apply for the Women's Center Outstanding Senior Award 2024!

Student award recipient will receive a $500 award to be disbursed by UC San Diego Alumni.

Apply here!



Deadline is extended to Monday, 5/20

Psychology of Spending

Wednesday l May 15 l 5-6 PM

Women's Center

The final workshop in the Women's Center Financial Literacy Series, hosted by our partners over at University Credit Union, Psychology of Spending is Wednesday, May 15th, from 5-6pm, in the Women's Center.

This event is part of the iLead program as well. Please contact women@ucsd.edu for any questions or accommodations.

Gender Buffet:

Girlhood --->Womanhood

Friday l May 17 l 12-1 PM

Women's Center

How have your ideas and experiences with gender changed over the course of your life? Join us for Gender Buffet at the Women’s Center on Friday May 17th from 12:00-1:00pm to discuss Girlhood → Womanhood (now available on Spotify). All genders welcome! Light refreshments will be provided.

Feminist Book Club

Fridays l 10 AM l Women's Center

Join us for the return of Feminist Book Club! This Spring Quarter we will be reading "Burning Girls & Other Short Stories" by Veronica Schanoes, a collection of women-led fantasy fiction short stories. Book Club will be held every Friday, at 10 AM, at the Women's Center.

Visit our calendar for what we'll be discussing each week: http://tinyurl.com/bookclubs24

Oasis Tutoring

Women's Center

Tuesdays, 11 AM-1 PM

Math 10A, 10B

Wednesdays,

10 AM-11 PM

Chem 4, 6a, 6b, 40a, BILD 1,2,3



11 AM-12 PM

Chem 4, 6a, 6b, 40a, BILD 1,2,3

Math 10 a & b, 20 a & b

Join us weekly in the Women's Center for STEM Cafe!

We will have warm beverages and free tutoring from OASIS available

Women’s Center Graduate Sunset Cafe

Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM

@ the Women's Center

The Women’s Center Graduate Sunset Cafe is a space for graduate students to socialize, de-stress, and study!

We will offer arts and crafts to de-stress after class, food and drinks to re-energize your bodies, and a quiet space to get work done.

The cafe provides a chance for graduate students to prioritize their mental health by encouraging balance in their lives.

Spring Vendor Fair at the Women's Center

Tuesday l May 21 l 11AM - 1 PM

Women's Center

Come learn about the intersections of Feminism and Environmental Sustainability while supporting students' small businesses! Bring your friends and your tote bags!

OSD Drop-In Hours

Join virtually May 22nd, or Wednesday, June 5th from 1pm-2pm.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://ucsd.zoom.us/j/92152269793

In hopes to provide resources to those who are connected to the Women's Center, the Office for Students With Disabilities is hosting an informal meet and greet to discuss general questions about the OSD and accommodation process.

Please note, this is not a confidential space, so please keep your questions general.

If you would like to ask confidential questions, please email me directly at kherold@ucsd.edu. I look forward to meeting with you! Caption: Meet Kimberly, a Senior Disability Specialist with the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD).

Connect to get general information and questions answered about the OSD office.

Women's Center Grad Movie Night

Wednesday l May 22 l 5-7 PM

Women's Center

Join us for a Grad Movie Night, a perfect kick-off to the impending finals week on Wednesday, May 22nd from 5-7PM!

Unwind with other graduate students to recharge before diving back into the world of exams and papers. Please RSVP and let us know what movie you want to watch! Food will be provided.

Fostering Inclusivity: Intersectional Advocacy for Gender Marginalized Students with Disabilities

Thursday l May 23 l 4:30-6 PM

Women's Center

Join us for "Fostering Inclusivity: Intersectional Advocacy for Gender Marginalized Students with Disabilities," a workshop dedicated to creating a supportive space for dialogue, advocacy, and resource-sharing.

Engage in interactive activities, connect with representatives from OSD and CAPS, and work towards building a more inclusive university community.

Save the date for for May 23rd, 4:30-6 PM, at the Women's Center conference room. See you there!

Feminist Frames: Maryam's

Gender Action Project

Friday l May 24 l 6-8 PM

Women's Center

Join us for the Gender Action Project: Feminist Frames Launch party on Friday, May 24th, from 6-8 pm, in the Women's Center.



Feminist Frames features a physical and online accessible Zine of Feminist Narratives of First-Gen Immigrant Children in America, centering on the intersection of different social identities through lived experiences and its impact on an individual's view on feminist thought among undergraduate students at UC San Diego.

Light refreshments and curated music will be provided in the space.

Women's Center Grad Yoga Class

Meda Nueva, Cala A-260 Wellness Room, 5:30-6:30 PM,Tuesday, 5/28

RSVP Link:

https://forms.gle/BGyDottFeVivcC1L8.

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.

Finals Study Jam

Monday l June l 10 AM-10 PM

Women's Center

Finals Season is upon us and the Women’s Center welcomes you to join our Spring Finals Study Jam. From 10am-10pm, Monday, June 10th, our space will be open for YOU!

Feel free to swing by to say hello, grab some goodies from our Finals Survival Stashes, engage in our mindfulness or activity rooms, or just have a quiet place to study.

Gender Buffet

Every Friday, from 12-1 PM

@ the Women's Center

Gender Buffet is a 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!

Light refreshments will be provided.

Gender Action Projects

Each year, each of our Women's Center Interns develop a

year-long Gender Action Project (GAP) that represents their unique passion, experience, background, and perspective.

A culmination of their work is presented to the community every Spring.

Let’s Talk About Menopause! 

Date: Thursday, May 23, 2024

Time: 12:30-1:30 PM

Location: Zoom - Registration is required:

https://tinyurl.com/TalkMeno

Join us for an open conversational space created for Campus Staff & Faculty where we will explore the topic of menopause and support one another through sharing experiences, feelings, resources, and strategies to better navigate an often-challenging phase of life.

Participants will be invited to share their menopause related topics of interest for future monthly meeting discussions. Personal medical questions must be reserved for consultation with a healthcare provider.

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, and menopause champion Jess Geipel, all of whom recognize that menopause affects people differently and understand that one person’s experience does not represent all people’s experience.

Feel free to eat lunch during the discussion.

Questions? Please contact Jess Geipel https://jgeipel@ucsd.edu

Working Parents of Elementary and Middle Schoolers Support Group

Date: Wednesday l June 5 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 June 13 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.

UC San Diego is offer a series of events to help us better understand the current crisis, and increase our compassion within our Triton community.

Below is a link to event topics, and as each event occurs, additional information will be added providing further information about registration and other relevant details.

 Triton's Belong Events

Mental Health Awareness Month

Check out the the calendar of events here.

Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) Heritage Month

Check out the calendar of events here.

Yoga at the Library

Geisel Meeting Room, Geisel Library

Join the Library and Recreation for indoor Vinyasa Flow on Thursdays, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., in the Geisel Meeting Room located at Geisel Library, 1st Floor East. Offered weekly between Weeks 1-10, these classes are by registration only and free for students and staff with an active Recreation Activity Pass (free for students!). Weekly registration is required. Please bring your own yoga mat and props.

https://lib.ucsd.edu/libyoga

Contact information for further inquiries:

Gen Thipatima gthipati@ucsd.edu

Professional Clothes Donation Drive

Triton Transfer Hub, Pepper Canyon Hall, 261

Hi Tritons! Have you heard the news? The Triton Transfer Hub is currently collecting donated professional clothing for an upcoming drive! Donate any gently used professional clothes like dress pants, collared shirts, and blazers to help remove the barriers to professional clothing access.

You can donate clothes at any of our locations around campus, including the Triton Transfer Hub!

https://transferstudents.ucsd.edu/

Contact information for further inquiries

tritontransfers@ucsd.edu

World Bee Day Lecture ft PhD Student Jess Mullins

May 20, 2024, 12:00 PM

Geisel Library, Seuss Room

World Bee Day 2024 is on May 20! Visit Geisel Library’s Seuss Room at noon for a lecture about the native bees of San Diego by Jess Mullins, a PhD student in the Ecology, Behavior and Evolution Department. Also presented during this World Bee Day program will be a live performance of Renaissance composer Charles Butler’s “Bee Madrigal” featuring singers Libby Weber, Helen Mout, Brad Fox and Scott Paulson. Of note, madrigal composer Butler (1571–1647) was also an important beekeeper of the era.

https://library.ucsd.edu/news-events/events/world-bee-day-lecture-featuring-phd-student-jess-mullins/

Contact information for further inquiries

Scott Paulson

spaulson@ucsd.edu

Women in Leadership 2024

Get ready for a night of inspiration and empowerment on Thursday, May 23, at 6:30 p.m. as the annual Women in Leadership event takes off at the Price Center East Ballroom. Through a candid and timely conversation, this year's distinguished panel will share their personal stories and vision of how women can help lead our nation to a better future.

Featured panelists include:

* Ina Garten, cookbook author and television host

* Michelle Hanabusa, founder and creative director of the community-driven streetwear brand UPRISERS and co-founder and COO of Hate Is A Virus, a nonprofit dedicated to dismantling hate and racism

* Margot Lee Shetterly, author of “Hidden Figures,” a New York Times bestseller that inspired a hit movie.

* Moderated by: Lynn Sherr, author and award-winning journalist

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Book Fair at Geisel Library

May 28, 2024, 11:00 AM

Meet Spot, Geisel Library

Join us on Tuesday, May 28 in Geisel Library near the Meet Spot where we will be giving away copies of our favorite books from the Library‘s many year-round events and outreach programs.

As part of the Library’s vision to make information accessible to inspire innovation, foster critical inquiry, and advocate for social justice, we host a variety of events and outreach activities throughout the academic year. From author and faculty talks to our Signature Event Series and the Holocaust Living History Workshop, our events cover a wide range of topics and diverse themes.

https://library.ucsd.edu/news-events/events/book-fair-at-geisel-library/

Contact information for further inquiries:

Jen Cormier

ucsdlibrary@ucsd.edu

Healthcare Finance - Join Our Free Info Session!

May 29, 2024, 11:00 AM

Online

Discover the Path to a Rewarding Career in Healthcare Finance.

Gain invaluable insights into the comprehensive Certificate in Healthcare Financial Analysis, a program designed to empower you in shaping your professional trajectory in Healthcare Finance.

Our FREE Online session will examine occupational outlook data, shedding light on the vast potential this certificate holds for breaking into the dynamic field of Healthcare Finance. Elevate your career aspirations with a program that not only imparts knowledge but also equips you with the tools to thrive in this critical sector.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dive-into-the-world-of-healthcare-finance-join-our-free-info-session-tickets-885828977317?aff=oddtdtcreator

Contact Us: unexbusa@ucsd.edu

FREE Online HR Management Info Session

May 31, 2024, 11:00 AM

Online

Are you considering a career in Human Resources? UC San Diego Extended Studies offers a variety of HR courses for anyone who is looking to enter the field, advance their career, or maintain their credentials with recertification hours. Our courses and programs are designed to provide participants with the latest information and practical insights in order to become responsible and effective professionals.

Please join us for a free information session over Zoom to learn more about our Human Resource Management Certificate and our specialized HR courses.

https://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/courses-and-programs/careers-in-human-resources

For more information, contact the Program Manager Chiara Cescon at HRPrograms@ucsd.edu.

Commencement 2024

June 15, 2024, 6:00 PM

RIMAC Field

Call for Volunteers: UCSD Commencement 2024

Are you interested in a volunteering opportunity at UC San Diego? Commencement ceremonies will take place on Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16. Join us in celebrating thousands of graduates and welcoming their guests in this important achievement. Volunteers allow us to ensure the success of this event and guarantee fulfilling experiences.

If you are interested, please complete this form, Bit.ly/CommencementVolunteers to sign up for one or more shifts. Deadline to register is May 31, 2024.

Event Page Link

https://commencement.ucsd.edu

Contact information for further inquiries

Email: sep@ucsd.edu

Changemaker Institute

Apply to the College Corps Today!

Interested in earning up to $10,000 while serving your community? Passionate about local issues around Climate Change, K-12 Education, Food Insecurity, and/ or Public Health? Apply to be a College Corps Fellow TODAY for the 2024-2025 academic school year and serve your community!

College Corps is a fellowship open to all undergraduate students-including CA Dream Act Students! We will accept rolling applications until May 15th!

https://collegecorps.ucsd.edu

Please reach out to collegecorps@ucsd.edu with any questions!

TYMMN Board Application 2024-2025

Creating holistic educational mentorship for youth in SD-TJ

region. Rooted in empathy and anti-savior allyship. We

encourage anyone passionate about community organizing migration, cross-cultural collaboration to apply!

Contact information for further inquiries

tymmn@ucsd.edu

BIPOC/First Generation Graduation Celebration

May 17, 2024, 6:00 PM

Graduate and Family Housing, Nuevo East Exchange X-0208

Graduation is a time to reflect on our legacies, memories, and what the future holds––and of course, to celebrate! Join us in celebrating our about-to-be graduate student grads with food, giveaways (while supplies last), music, and community. While this event is open to everyone, it is intentionally curated for Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and First Generation Graduate Students. We are excited to collaborate with the Cross-Cultural Center, The Intertribal Resource Center, Raza Resource Center.

https://ucsd.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3h0NWOlkNUZr1tk

Contact information for further inquiries

uribe@ucsd.edu

Mixed Empowerment Summit 2024

May 18, 2024, 11:00 AM

Cross Culture Center, Price center East 2nd Floor

Join us for the conference filled with critical dialogue about Mixed Identity, crafts, and community building.

For more info, email themixedstudentunion.ucsd@gmail.com or direct message @UCSD_MSU on Instagram!

TYMMN Board Application 2024-2025

Creating holistic educational mentorship for youth in SD-TJ

region. Rooted in empathy and anti-savior allyship. We

encourage anyone passionate about community organizing

migration, cross-cultural collaboration to apply!

Contact information for further inquiries

tymmn@ucsd.edu

Summer TRELS Applications Now Open!

 Interested in conducting research during the Summer Quarter?! Applications for Summer TRELS open. With the research program, you will conduct research, network with peers and faculty, gain critical skills, present at conferences, and earn a $5,000 stipend!

More information can be found at trels.ucsd.edu