Dear International Slugs,
Can you believe we're already halfway through spring quarter? That doesn't mean things are slowing down though. Global Programming is hosting more events such as Story Circles, a Communication Tips and Strategies workshop, and a visit to the Farmer's Market for our graduate students and scholars.
Undergraduates: Don't forget, the deadline to apply to be a Global Leader is this Friday, April 29. Get your application in ASAP if you want to join an awesome team of fellow Banana Slugs, develop leadership skills, and help new international students in the fall.
Read on about more events, programs, and resources below.
Best wishes,
The Global Programming Team
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Are you interested in welcoming new international students to UCSC? Apply to be a Global Leader!
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 this Friday, April 29, 2022.
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Global Engagement Events & Resources |
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Date: Wednesday, April 27
Time: 19:00 - 20:30 Pacific Time
Location: Namaste Lounge
Story Circles is in person again! 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. We will check for Green Badges at the door.
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Communication Tips and Strategies |
Date: Tuesday, May 3
Time: 12:00 - 13:00 Pacific Time
Location: via Zoom
Would you like to learn new communication skills for your conversations with roommates, classmates, lab mates, advisors, friends, and others?
We're offering a one-hour workshop with Vicki Duval, from the UCSC Restorative Justice Program, to supply you with new tools for talking with others.
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Farmer's Market Visit for Grads & Scholars |
Date: Saturday, May 7
Time: 11:15 Pacific Time
Location: Santa Cruz Farmer's Market West Side
International graduate students, scholars, and their families are invited for a fun excursion to the West Side Santa Cruz Farmer's Market. Come together and learn about local resources for fresh produce, and get a taste of local Santa Cruz culture together!
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Western Union Global Scholars Award |
The Division of Global Engagement is seeking to nominate up to five undergraduate F-1/J-1 status enrolled full-time for 2022-2023 who are facing financial hardship in their second-to-last or last year of school.
Up to $10,000 will be given to selected students who demonstrate the highest financial need with preference given to those who identify as a refugee, migrant, immigrant, and/or displaced student.
The deadline had been extended. Apply by Sunday, May 1 at 23:59 Pacific Time.
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Volunteer at the Beach Opportunity! |
Date: Friday, May 6
Location: Natural Bridges State Beach
The UCSC Admissions office is looking for several international students to volunteer to have lunch with incoming international transfer students on Friday, May 6 at Natural Bridges beach.
If you would enjoy meeting new students and having lunch at the beach, please contact Brian Jauregui at bcjaureg@ucsc.edu for more information.
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Host a Global Heritage Night! |
Are you interested in sharing your culture through food, crafts, dance, or other aspects of culture of your choice? We are looking for students who want to partner with us to host a Global Heritage Night in spring quarter.
Our team will help support through funding, guidance, space, and marketing. Click below to learn more.
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Campus Events & Resources |
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Alter-Native Drag Prom with Landa Lakes |
Date: Friday, April 29
Time: 19:00 - 22:00 Pacific Time
Location: Merrill Cultural Center
Join AIRC and the Queer Center for a night of dancing, drag, and a celebration of Queer and Native people! With special guest, Landa Lakes, a Chickasaw writer, musician, activist, and artist.
Light refreshments will be provided. This is open to all UCSC students! 80's/Drag-inspired outfits are encouraged!
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Comedy Night: Maysoon Zayid |
Date: Saturday, April 30
Time: 17:00 Pacific Time
Location: via Zoom and in the C9 / JRLC MPR
Ready to laugh? Join us for the 8th annual AA/PIRC Comedy Night featuring Maysoon Zayid!
This FREE event will be held both in person at the C9/JRLC MPR and live on Zoom.
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Join the Practical Activism Planning Team |
Want to help plan a student-led conference on social justice next school year?
Attend an info session to learn how you can get involved with planning the 20th annual Practical Activism Conference as you fulfill the PR GE requirement!
All Banana Slugs are invited to join. The remaining info sessions are as follows:
- Wednesday, April 27 at 14:00 Pacific Time (via Zoom)
- Thursday, May 5 at 12:00 Pacific Time (in-person at the CoCo)
- Wednesday, May 11 at 13:30 Pacific Time (in-person at the Coco)
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Save the Date: JRLC Dedication Celebration |
Date: Friday, May 6
Time: 15:00 Pacific Time
Location: Quarry Amphitheater
Join us as we celebrate the dedication of John R. Lewis College with speakers, raffles, food, merch, performances, & more!
Featured speakers include LaTosha Brown, College Ten alumna Terisa Siagatonu, and UCSC alumnus Wisdom Cole.
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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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Attention graduating UCSC students, If you haven't already, you need to apply to graduate!
Make sure to visit the Office of the Registrar's website for more information.
The deadline to apply is April 29.
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Crossing Cultural Borders: CUHK Master Class Series 2022 - Daily Care through Chinese Medicine |
Date: Friday, May 6
Time: 1:00 Pacific Time
Location: via Zoom
While modern medicine emphasizes the treatment of existing symptoms, Chinese Medicine has its central idea focused on "nurturing health" with a holistic approach. At this Master Class, you will learn simple and easy-to-follow ways to nurture your health with Chinese Medicine principles.
Speaker: Dr. Eun-hae HA
Dr. Ha is an Assistant Lecturer at the CUHK School of Chinese Medicine. Her teaching foci are undergraduate courses in acupuncture and moxibustion, as well as the meridian system.
This event is sponsored by the Chinese University of Hong Kong and is open to students from all APRU Universities.
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Crossing Cultural Borders: CUHK Master Class Series 2022 - Nutritional Chinese Cooking Class |
Date: Thursday, May 12
Time: 18:00 Pacific Time
Location: via Zoom
Want to try something different? At this Master Class, our nutritional expert will teach you how to cook a healthy and delicious Chinese dish. Get your ingredients ready and cook with us!
Speaker: Ms. Daisy SIN
Ms. Sin is a Dietitian at the CUHK Centre for Nutritional Studies. The Centre conducts research in nutrition, and promotes awareness of the importance of nutrition among health care workers and the public through engagement on mass and social media.
This event is sponsored by the Chinese University of Hong Kong and is open to students from all APRU Universities.
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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: What is the first Global Programming event for the month of May?
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Global Programming is on Discord! |
Build community with fellow international Banana Slugs 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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