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Open Mic Night - To The Women Who Came Before Me
Thursday l April 11 l 7 PM
Women’s Center
Let’s honor, recognize , and recollect the history of the women who came before us. Honoring the women in our past generations who have stories, experiences, and embracing the lives they have lived before us.
Coffee bar, snacks, and music will be provided!
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OSD Drop-In Hours
In-person Wednesday l April 10
& May 8 l 1pm-2pm l Women's Center
Join virtually Wednesday, April 24th, 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.
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Compulsory Heterosexuality
Friday l April 12 l 12-1 PM
Women's Center
How do patriarchal institutions affect queer lives? Join us for the first Gender Buffet of Spring quarter at the Women’s Center on Friday, April 12th, from 12:00-1:00pm, to discuss Comphet (Compulsory Heterosexuality), as part of the Out and Proud Series.
All genders welcome! Light refreshments will be provided.
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Feminist Book Club
Fridays, (Beginning April 12th)
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, starting April 12th (Week 2), at the Women's Center.
The first 10 students to attend our first meeting will receive a free copy.
Visit our calendar for what we'll be discussing each week: http://tinyurl.com/bookclubs24
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Oasis Tutoring
Tuesdays, 11 AM-1 PM
Wednesdays, 10 AM-12 PM
Women's Center
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 Tuesdays 11 AM-1 PM and Wednesdays 10 AM-12 PM.
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Women’s Center Graduate Sunset Cafe
Tuesdays, (starting 4/16),
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.
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Women's Center Grad Yoga Class
Meda Nueva, Cala A-260 Wellness Room, 5:30-6:30 PM, bi-weekly, Tuesdays, beginning 4/16
(04/16, 04/30, 05/14, 05/28)
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.
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Office Hours with BMS Network of Women (B-NOW)
Wednesday l April 17 l 11 AM - 1PM
Women's Center
Join us for office hours with B-NOW and learn more about opportunities for students of all majors at Bristol Myers Squibb!
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Breathwork and Mindfulness Workshop: With Alumni Aditi Chawla
Wednesday l April 17 l 5-6 PM
Women's Center
Spring has sprung and the quarter has begun. This guided breathwork and mindfulness session, hosted by UC San Diego alumni Aditi Chawla, welcomes individuals of all skill levels and promotes self-care.
Join us from 5-6pm, Wednesday, April 17th, at the WC, to pause and reflect on the final quarter of the year. Space capped at 20 participants.
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Founder Fireside: Women in the Food & Beverage Industry
Thursday l April 18 l 4-6 PM
The Basement (Design & Innovation Building, 1st Floor)
In collaboration with UC San Diego’s Women’s Center and the Women’s Network student organization, The Basement presents a special edition of Founder Fireside, focusing on women founders in the food and beverage industry. Hear their stories, try some samples, and UC San Diego students can win some tasty giveaways! Hosted at The Basement (Design & Innovation Building, 1st Floor), from 4-5pm, Thursday, April 18th.
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Grad Bloomin’ Bouquets
Thursday l April 18 l 4 PM
Women's Center
RSVP
https://forms.gle/E6y5ini5EC25JEVA7
Join us for a bloomin' good time as we gather to create our own floral masterpieces, bringing the vibrant spirit of the season into every handcrafted bouquet.
Let's celebrate spring together – one petal at a time! Flowers will be provided.
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Denim Day Workshop:
Wednesday l April 24 l 4-5 PM
Women's Center
Join us for this interactive workshop from 4-5pm, at the Women's Center. We encourage EVERYONE to wear Denim on Wednesday, April 24th, in solidarity with survivors and echo the sentiments that, "There is no excuse and never an invitation to rape."
This workshop is part of the iLead program.
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Storytelling for Innovators
Thursday l April 25 l 4-5:30 PM
Women's Center
Struggle with the dreaded "Tell me about yourself" question? Dive into an interactive workshop where you'll unlock your natural storytelling talents and master the art of public speaking.
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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.
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Smart Start: Salary Negotiation Workshop
Friday l May 10 l 2-4 PM l Women's Center
AAUW Start Smart is specifically designed to teach you how to negotiate salaries for a new job. In every two-hour workshop you’ll gain confidence in your negotiation style through facilitated discussion and role-play. This content does have the lens specific for the experiences of gender marginalized folks, but all genders are welcome.
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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.
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Considering Motherhood? Creating Dialogue on Pressure, Ambivalence and Expectations
Wednesday – April 10
12:30 - 1:30 PM
Location: Zoom - Registration is required:
https://tinyurl.com/FSAPWCMotherhood
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 https://https://jgeipel@ucsd.edu
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Working Parents of Teens Support Group
Date: Thursday, April 11th, 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.
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Know Your Rights: Exploring Immigration Protection for Victims
Thursday l April 18th l 12-1 PM
Women's Center
UC San Diego staff and faculty are invited to an informational session hosted by Casa Cornelia Law Center to educate themselves on options and protections for immigrants who are victims of power and gender-based violence. Hosted at the Women's Center, from, 12-1 PM, Thursday, April 18th.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Casa Cornelia Law Center is a public interest law firm providing quality pro bono legal services to victims of human and civil rights violations. The Center has a primary commitment to the indigent within the immigrant community in Southern California. Casa Cornelia strives to educate others regarding the impact of immigration law and policy on society and the public good. This offering is not affiliated with the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) or CARE at SARC; however, we encourage folks to utilize those campus resources as well. If you have questions or would like to discuss further please contact Assistant Director for Education, Hannah Aksamit at haksamit@ucsd.edu or call (858) 822-1477.
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Lunch and Listen: Out and Proud Edition
Tuesday l April 23 l 12-1pm
On Zoom http://tinyurl.com/LNLWHM24
UCSD staff are invited to join our Lunch and Listen series for Out and proud Week. From 12-1pm, on Zoom, Tuesday April 23rd, we will be listening to excerpts from Brene Brown's podcast, Unlocking Us episode with Roxane Gay and Debbie Millman talking about Love, Life, and the Pursuit of Creative Space.
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Working Moms of 0-5 Year Olds Group
Wednesday, April 24th, 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
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Working Parents of Elementary and Middle Schoolers Support Group
Date: Wednesday, May 1, 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
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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://https://jgeipel@ucsd.edu
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Check out the calendar of events here.
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Arab American Heritage Month
Check out event listings here.
Arab American Heritage Month Celebration is scheduled for Thursday, April 18, at 5 PM, in the Price Center East Ballroom.
Registration link.
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César E. Chávez Month
Visit the César E. Chávez event page here.
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Campus Community Centers and Programs | |
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Out & Proud 24: Out of the Closet, Into the Future
April 12th - 26th
Various Locations
The Out and Proud Series presents the largest opportunity for community visibility on the UC San Diego campus. It is a time for reflection on the achievements of LGBTQIA+ identified students, staff, faculty, and our allies. It is also a time for public awareness and discussion of current LGBTQIA+ issues on the state and national levels.
For more information, see the list of events here: https://lgbt.ucsd.edu/events/out-and-proud/index.html
https://lgbt.ucsd.edu/events/out-and-proud/index.html
Contact information for further inquiries
For more information and accommodation requests, please reach out to rainbow@ucsd.edu
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APIMEDA Programs & Services
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Intertribal Resource Center
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Undergraduate Library Research Prize Submissions
We are delighted to announce the submission period for the 2024 Undergraduate Library Research Prize (ULRP) contest is now open for students who have presented a research project under faculty mentorship over the past 12 months.
The ULRP allows us to reward and recognize students who demonstrate a strategic and effective use of the Library as a resource in direct support of research undertaken on campus. The contest is co-sponsored by the UC San Diego Library, UC San Diego Alumni and the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.
Submit documentation & receive a faculty nomination by April 28.
Event Page Link:
http://lib.ucsd.edu/urlp
If you have any questions, please contact Tim Chu, ULRP Coordinator, at tschu@ucsd.edu
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2024 National Poetry Month Exhibits
Geisel Library Main Floor West & Wong Avery Library Breezeway
April is National Poetry Month!
At Geisel Library and in the breezeway at Sally T. WongAvery Library, we feature some of our favorite poetry books from Geisel's permanent circulating collection AND poems themed on science and medicine, highlighting both individual offerings and anthologies of poems from nurses, doctors, pharmacists, scientists and lab personnel. Of note are new poems from young citizen-scientists that will be added to the exhibit throughout the month courtesy of Students With Dependents, a campus support group that offered to celebrate with us.
https://library.ucsd.edu/news-events/events/2024-national-poetry-month-exhibit-geisel/
Contact information for further inquiries:
Scott Paulson
spaulson@ucsd.edu
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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
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Gallup Strengths Workshop
April 10, 2024, 4:00 PM
Price Center West Ballroom A
Join us week 2 as you discover your strengths as a first-gen student. CliftonStrengths is an assessment rooted in positive psychology. It is not a personality test or a career predictor. Learn ways to harness your unique strengths in combination with your lived experiences and values to accomplish your goals.
https://bit.ly/GallUpStrength
Contact information for further inquiries:
Triton Firsts Team
firstgentritons@ucsd.edu
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Library Student Advisory Council Info Session
April 16, 4:00 PM
Geisel Library, Seuss Room
Looking to make an impact on campus? Join the Library Student Advisory Council (LSAC), a group of undergraduate and graduate students who play an important role in shaping the Library’s policies, services, spaces, and collections.
Learn more during a 30-minute in-person information session on April 16 from 4-4:30 p.m. in the Geisel Library Seuss Room. Refreshments will be provided!
We are looking for students who bring diverse perspectives, academic experiences and personal backgrounds to influence the shape of Library services and spaces important to you and your peers.
https://lib.ucsd.edu/lsac2024
Apply for the 2024-2025 academic year by May 4, 2024: https://lib.ucsd.edu/lsac2024. Send any questions to lsac@ucsd.edu and share with a friend who might be interested!
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Dream Forget Return:
A Live Dream Experiment with
Kelsy O. Daniels
Wednesday, 4/24/2024
6:30 PM (Doors open)
Epstein Family Ampitheater
9480 Innovation Lane
FREE
Get your free ticket HERE
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Librarians and Coffee
April 25, 2024, 10:00 AM
Sally T. WongAvery Library Events Room
Students, start your morning with coffee, donuts and new reads from the Library!
We’re excited to announce Librarians and Coffee, an event that allows students to connect with subject specialist librarians while enjoying a cup of coffee and donuts. During this drop-in event, you can also explore popular periodicals and learn how to access newspapers like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal for free.
Bonus: The first 30 attendees will receive a free UC San Diego Library mug!
https://library.ucsd.edu/news-events/events/librarians-and-coffee/
Contact:
Tim Chu
ucsdlibrary@ucsd.edu
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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
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BIPOC Support Group
facilitated by Cat Thompson, Ph.D. and Jennifer Triana, LCSW
Date: Third Tuesday of the month, from 12 - 1 PM, on Zoom
Meeting Registration - Zoom
This monthly group meeting will provide a supportive online conversational space created for any UC San Diego campus employee identifying as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). This space is held with the intention of connecting around our identities and exploring our shared common experience.
Email Cat Thompson and/or Jennifer Triana for more information
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Art of Science Contest Submission Period Extended to May 03, 2024
The submission period for the 2024 Art of Science Contest has been EXTENDED to May 3, 2024!
The Art of Science contest celebrates the aesthetic side of scientific research. It invites UC San Diego students, faculty, and researchers to submit original works stemming from their scientific inquiries. These submissions are more than just images; they are gateways to understanding the wonders of science.
For additional information and submission guidelines, visit lib.ucsd.edu/artofscience.
Visit exhibits.ucsd.edu/starlight/artofscience to view images from past contests.
https://library.ucsd.edu/news-events/2024-art-of-science-contest-submission-period-extended-through-may-3/
Contact information for further inquiries
Abigail Pennington
apennington@ucsd.edu
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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
GET TICKETS
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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.
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2024 Art of Science Contest Submit Your Entries for the Library’s Art of Science Contest!
The Art of Science contest celebrates the aesthetic side of scientific research. It invites UC San Diego undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs, faculty and scientists and researchers to submit images of original works stemming from their scientific inquiries. These submissions are more than just images; they are gateways to understanding the wonders of science. The submission period for the 2024 contest is now open through April 5. Visit lib.ucsd.edu/artofscience for more information and to submit entries.
https://lib.ucsd.edu/artofscience
For additional information and submission guidelines, visit lib.ucsd.edu/artofscience.
Visit exhibits.ucsd.edu/starlight/artofscience to view images from past contests.
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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! The next priority deadline is April 15th at midnight! We will accept rolling applications until May 15th!
https://collegecorps.ucsd.edu
Please reach out to collegecorps@ucsd.edu with any questions!
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Cultural Drink Night
April 10, 2024, 6:00 PM
Cross-Cultural Center, Artspace Room
For more info, email themixedstudentunion.ucsd@gmail.com or direct message @UCSD_MSU on Instagram!
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TYMMN Board Application 2024-2025
April 15, 2024, 5:00 PM
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
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Courses, Jobs, Internships & Scholarship Opportunities | |
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Poverty Project Summer Research Scholarship
The Associated Students Office of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion and Campus-Wide Senator Christina Marie Green has a $5,000 scholarship for the Poverty Project 2024 Summer Research Program with the Homelessness Hub and Department of Urban Studies and Planning. The scholarship will provide support related to housing, travel, equipment, and other costs associated with the scholar's endeavors of activist research focusing on a racial lens to the student housing crisis.
Extended Deadline: April 12th, 2024 at 11:59 PM
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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
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Guiding Principles of UC San Diego's Women's Center |
We embrace the multiple FACES of our community and our work is grounded in the following principles: Feminism, Awareness, Community, Empowerment and Social Justice. Read more about F.A.C.E.S.
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Thank you for reading the Women's Center E-Weekly. We value your time and appreciate hearing from you. Please feel free to contact us with comments, thoughts, ideas, suggestions or concerns.
Email: women@ucsd.edu
Website: https://women.ucsd.edu
Women's Center Community Space Hours
Monday-Thursday: 10AM-6PM
Friday: 10AM - 3PM
Women's Center staff are available Monday-Friday during the University’s operational hours, reach out at women@ucsd.edu if you need assistance.
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