Student Vendor Fair

Wednesday l November 20 l 11 AM-1 PM

Women's Center

We can't wait to see you for the Fall Student Vendor Fair!

The Women's Center is partnering with The Basement to encourage folks to learn about the intersections of Feminism and Environmental Sustainability while supporting students' small businesses.

Bring your friends and your tote bags! For questions and accommodations, please email women@ucsd.edu.

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

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.

All supplies will be provided.

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.

Gender Bite 3:

Give and Take

Rethinking Thanksgiving

Monday l November 18 l 2-3 PM

Women's Center

Hi folks! Join us for our third

Gender Bite – Give and Take: Rethinking Thanksgiving on Monday, November 18th, from 2 - 3pm, at the Women’s Center!

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we’ll be discussing the harmful and oppressive narrative of Thanksgiving. In addition, we will be highlighting indigenous women and their contributions to their community.

Light snacks will be provided!

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.

Feminist Film Club: Mean Girls (2024)

Monday l November 25 l 5:30 PM

Women's Center

Get in loser, we’re going to the Women’s Center...

to watch Mean Girls (2024)!

Join us on November 25th, at 5:30 PM, to talk about friendship, gender, and sexuality, and see how this movie differs from the original!

Join us to watch a fun comfort movie, and critique popular media through a feminist lens!

Women’s Center Grad Game Night

Tuesday l December 3 l 5 - 6 PM

Women's Center

Take a break from the grind and join us for a fun-filled game night! Let's unwind and enjoy a night of laughter and friendly competition.

Come out and enjoy a variety of board/card games with other graduate students.

It's the perfect opportunity to take a break from studying and connect with your peers.

Food 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.

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 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

Working Parents of Elementary and Middle Schoolers Support Group

Date: Wednesday l December 4 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 Moms of 0-5 Year Olds Group

Wednesday l December 11 l 1:30-2:30 PM

On Zoom: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/82035703829 



Please join us for a supportive discussion and an opportunity to connect with other UC San Diego working moms.



Parenting post-pandemic may still feel like unfamiliar territory for us all, especially for those who were pregnant or gave birth while working remotely, 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 mothers of any age, partnered or single.



Feel free to eat lunch, nurse or be a mom during the discussion.

Subscribe to, or unsubscribe from, the ucsdmoms-l list here



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

Check out the UC San Diego

NAHM 2024

Calendar of Events

Fall 2024 Events and Offerings

U.S. election discussion spaces

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

Resources for Finding Your Balance During a Stressful Election From the Greater Good Science Center

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

Cross Cultural Center and Craft Center: DIY Night

Nov. 15, 5:00 PM @The Craft Center

Contact information for further inquiries

cccenter@ucsd.edu

Advocacy Beyond Undergrad

Nov. 19, 2024, 5:00 PM

Cross Cultural Center

Come join us during week 8 for an evening of connection, community, and inspiration!

Enjoy dinner with fellow alumni who took action as students and continue to make a difference through advocacy and organizing. Whether you’re new to advocacy or continuing your journey, this is a space to hear from alumni’s lived experiences, build community, and get inspired with the work they are currently doing.



We can’t wait to see you there!

Event Page Link

https://forms.gle/Gr9b5MJnU1NVQMu48

cccenter@ucsd.edu

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!