Chancellor's Associates Scholars Program
e-Newsletter | March 2021
Community Corner
Greetings,

With the end of the quarter and finals around the quarter, we want to remind our CASP community to take care of themselves and make sure they are getting enough sleep, drinking enough water, and doing their best! The SRS group (which CASP is a part of) will be hosting a virtual study jam for students on Friday of Week 10. Join us to study in community and drop by for our virtual tutoring sessions. Click here to RSVP!

We wish you luck, and hope you have a safe Spring Break, whether that be on campus or back at home with your loved ones!

Visit the CASP day-to-day calendar of events to keep up to date with CASP events, resources, and other opportunities available to you all!


TopIn this issue you will find:

CASP EVENTS, REQUIREMENTS, AND INFORMATION:
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS:
DIGITAL RESOURCES:
MATH AND WRITING SUPPORT: 
OPPORTUNITIES:


(858) 534 - 8366
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ImportantDatesIMPORTANT WINTER QUARTER DATES



Friday, March 12th


Last day of Winter instructions

Saturday, March 13th - Saturday, March 20th


Finals Week

Sunday, March 21st - Tuesday, March 23rd


Spring Break

Friday, March 26th


César Chávez Holiday
All UCSD Offices will be closed (including CASP).


Monday, March 29th


Spring Instruction begins


Monday, May 31st


Memorial Day Observance
All UCSD Offices will be closed (including CASP)


Friday, June 4th


Spring Instruction ends

Saturday, June 5th - Friday, June 11th


Finals Week

Friday, June 11th


Spring Quarter Ends

Saturday, June 12th - Sunday, June 13th


Commencement program


Monday, June 28th


Summer Session I Instruction begins


caspcovidCASP COVID-19 WEB PAGE
The Chancellor's Associates Scholars Program has developed a web page which includes Campus Information and Resources such as COVID-19 updates and remote learning resources. 

Please visit the CASP website at https://casp.ucsd.edu/ for more information.
srsjobfairSRS JOB FAIR
Looking for a job for next academic year? 

Join Student Retention & Success for our virtual SRS Job Fair. 

srsstudyjamSRS STUDY JAM - WINTER 2021
Join us on Friday, 03/12, from 4pm- 8pm, for our Virtual SRS Study Jams! We'll provide a space for drop-in tutoring and students to study in community. 

Make sure to RSVP at bit.ly/SRSWinter21 (link is case-sensitive).  Students that attend the Friday Study Jam will be entered into our Study Jam Giveaway! 

Email casp@ucsd.edu with any questions.
linkedinCASP ALUMNI - JOIN OUR LINKEDIN GROUP
calcoastcornerCALCOAST CORNER - FINANCIAL RESOURCES
Thank you to our community partners at Cal Coast Credit Union for their support of CASP 101! Many thanks for providing financial wellness and financial literacy information and resources for our students, and our campus community. 



mathcareersMATH INDUSTRY DAY: CAREERS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

The Department of Mathematics in collaboration with the Student Success Center is hosting a Math Industry Day: Careers in Computer Science webinar on Wednesday, March 3rd at 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST. The event will feature presentations by industry speakers as they share more about their academic and career journey, their current company, top skills they are seeking in a successful candidate, and more! Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance as well as participate in the live Q & A.




ibramkendiHOW TO BE AN ANTIRACIST W/ DR.IBRAM X. KENDI
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi is an American author, professor, anti-racist activist, and historian of race and discriminatory policy in America. As of July 2020, he is the director of the Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University and was also included in Time Magazine's '100 Most Influential People of 2020.'




opraO.P.R.A. WINTER GBM
"Outreach for Prisoners through Reform Advocacy or O.P.R.A is a student organization that aims to reform injustices in prisons and advocate for better prison conditions to reduce the recidivism rate. We are mainly focusing on women and LGBTQ+ communities who are disproportionately affected by the poor prison conditions. We are excited about your interest in joining our org!"
 
The link below contains the link to join our discord server to stay up to date and ask questions, the google form link for new members who are interested in joining and our upcoming GBM meeting which will be on March 3rd from 6:30-7:30 pm (PST).
 



womenpanelWOMEN OF THE WORLD PANEL
Who runs the world?!

Women are leaders, women have power, women are incredible! Celebrate International Women's Day and join us in this panel where we highlight UC San Diego women (faculty, staff, students, alumni) who have made an impact internationally and represent a true changemaker on campus and in the world.

When: Mon Mar 8th 6:00pm - 7:00pm





CCCPHOTOGRAPHYTHE INFLUENCE OF PHOTOGRAPHY & COLLAGE ART ON SOCIAL JUSTICE
ispotaxesISPO PRESENTS: FEDERAL TAX WORKSHOP

Professor Steve Gill, San Diego State University, Fowler College of Business faculty member, will present on federal tax filing requirements for Nonresident Aliens for Tax Purposes and using Glacier Tax Prep software in preparing nonresident alien tax returns.

Tue Mar 16th 12:00pm - 2:00pm





csedeiCSE DEI INTERN PROGRAM
springbreakSPRING BREAK - STAY SAFER, STAY PUT
During your well-deserved week's respite from class, we want to provide you with activities, events, and even internships over Spring Break in San Diego. Tell us what you would want to do, and we'll work to make it happen. Send an email to VCSA@ucsd.edu with ideas and inspiration.

For more information regarding events and programming, visit the Recreation website.

discoverthelawDISCOVER THE LAW
Discover the Law is a legal education program comprised of a series of 40+ workshops on law-related topics.  It is designed to educate students about their rights and responsibilities, inform them about different areas of law, provide tips on how to jump start their career whether in law or another profession, and teach practical ways to stay savvy and safe.
 
All currently-registered UC San Diego students, including graduate and professional students, are invited to participate in Discover the Law, regardless of academic or professional interests. This is a great opportunity for students thinking of applying to law school, but students need not be considering a career in law to participate. Discover the Law is not offered for academic credit.
 

You may wish to participate in Discover the Law because:
* By attending just four of the 41 workshops on 36 different topics, you will earn a certificate that demonstrates your commitment to learning more about the law and law-related issues.
* You will gain practical knowledge that will help you avoid legal problems.
* You will enhance your resume or graduate school application.
* You will get to connect with professionals and other students interested in law and law-related topics.
* It's free, and you don't have to leave campus to participate!
 
Workshop topics include criminal law, tenant's rights, the law school application process, employee rights, traffic citations, patent law and many more! Sign up now for available workshops!



icafeiCAFE: YOUR PASSPORT TO CULTURE
iCafé, International Friday Café's virtual café, teams up with campus partners to explore the world as global citizens and frequent "virtual" flyers!

Play Travel Trivia hosted by Extension (winner gets a prize!) and enjoy our Global Playground hosted by Recreation. Receive a free apron by sharing a recipe in the Cook Club! This fun global exploration happens at 12 pm on Fridays (Pacific Time).
Each quarter they visit different global destinations on Fridays! Check us out on Facebook and watch previous iCafé recordings too. Connect with your Triton community over culture, trivia, fitness and cuisine. Join and bring a friend...It's free and fun of course!


returntolearnUC SAN DIEGO - RETURN TO LEARN
The Return to Learn Program is a voluntary student program that screens for active SARS-CoV-2 virus, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease. If you choose to participate, you will be helping potentially reduce the risks of COVID-19 outbreaks and making our UC San Diego community a healthier place. 

In this initial phase, in May 2020, SARS-CoV-2 testing was be made available to resident undergraduate and graduate students currently residing on campus. Participation is voluntary, but all eligible students are encouraged to participate, and there will be no cost to the students who choose to participate. 

The Return to Learn Program is for asymptomatic student volunteers only.  If you are having COVID-19 symptoms (shortness of breath, cough, fever, chills, loss of smell or taste), please call Student Health Services at 858-534-3300.

At this time UC San Diego is not able to accommodate students who do not reside in on-campus housing, nor families of students who may also live on campus. They hope to expand testing in the future so that we can accommodate many more groups.


studyroomsQUIET STUDY ROOM RESERVATIONS
Living on campus and looking for a quiet place to study?

tritontidbitsTRITON TOOLS & TIDBITS PODCAST
The sudden shift to a remote learning environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic has forced UC San Diego students to adapt to new ways of learning and connecting away from the traditional campus setting.

Triton Tools & Tidbits is a podcast that is focused on discussing topics that will engage and enrich student life and education. Brought to you by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.
  •  How can we as a campus community support each other, and our students, to succeed in this unique environment?
  •  What tools do students need to succeed in an era of physical distancing?
  • How can students maintain connectivity to their networks in a remote environment, sustaining a sense of community while in a non-traditional campus environment?

Every Thursday, Triton Tools and Tidbits seeks to answer these questions while highlighting resources available to students across Student Affairs units and the UC San Diego campus community.


GroceryStoreRestockGROCERY STORE RESTOCK UPDATES

The Basic Needs Committee in partnership with The HUB at UC San Diego has put together an updated list of grocery stores near campus for those still in the area that need access to markets that are restocking and open.


For more information on basic need resources, please visit the HUB website at basicneeds.ucsd.edu




computerloanerLAPTOP LOANER PROGRAM & COMPUTER LAB LOOKUP
The Vice Chancellor Student Affairs office understands that computer access for students is vital as we navigate the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and we are working quickly to provide access to students who are in need. We have included two helpful resources below: 

The Computer Lab Lookup (https://lablookup.ucsd.edu/) web page will be continually updated as we work to gain access to computer labs on campus for students to use for remote instruction and finals. 

Laptop Loaner Program (https://eforms.ucsd.edu/view.php?id=490887) students can request a laptop through the VCSA's laptop lending program. They are partnering with financial aid and ITS to work with students who qualify. (https://vcsa.ucsd.edu/news/covid-19-info.html)

Questions? Contact vcsa@ucsd.edu

mindfulnessMINDFULNESS AND COMPASSION SESSIONS
UC San Diegos Center for Mindfulness and the T. Denny Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion have joined forces with the Compassion Institute to provide daily streams and recordings of mindfulness and compassion sessions, offering resources and online support.

Contact: mindfulness@ucsd.edu 858-249-6895



NURSELINECOVID-19 NURSE LINE
UC San Diego Health launched a COVID-19 nurse line (800-926-8273) that connects patients to nurses dedicated to screening people with respiratory symptoms associated with the new coronavirus. 

It is staffed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. http://health.ucsd.edu/covid


ResourcesHUBRESOURCES AT THE HUB 
undocresourcesCOVID-19 RESOURCES FOR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS AND FAMILIES
"My Undocumented Life," a web page with up-to-date information & resources for undocumented immigrants, have compiled a list of resources and news that can help undocumented and mixed-status families during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. 


They will update this page frequently so be sure to bookmark it and share it with your networks!

playgroundUCSD RECREATION PRESENTS: THE PLAYGROUND
 The Playground  is a space where students and the UC San Diego community can get active, creative, meditative and stay fit through online classes, informative articles and virtual Rec programming.

Recreation Online will bring you to the vast library of prerecorded content from Rec trainers and instructors that can be accessed anytime. Recreation Live classes will be hosted via Zoom or Facebook/Instagram Live @UCSDrec. A schedule will be updated weekly which will show the date, time and platform where they can be accessed. Classes will be a mix of fitness, DIY and fine arts from Rec instructors like guitar and Capoeira.

For more information, visit recreation.ucsd.edu

stemtorshipWOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER STEMTORSHIP
 
UCSD's Women's Center presents STEMtorship Network Winter Workshop Series! Join the STEMtorship Network program, which creates space where gender marginalized undergraduate students can connect and build community.

Lessons Learned STEM Graduate Panel

When: Week 10, Wednesday, March 10th @ 5 pm
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/StemWQ3


intelinkLEGAL FUNDING WITH INTELINK
Intelink Law Group is providing $100,000 in funds to UC San Diego entrepreneurs for legal services. Funding is available on a 1:1 matching basis. 

InteLink is helping San Diego Start ups grow in 2020
InteLink is helping San Diego Start ups grow in 2020


aipINTERLINK WITH AIP




As the Fall quarter approaches, the Academic Internship Program will continue to support students seeking remote internship and experiential learning opportunities.
  • AIP Counselors and Peer Advisors are available for remote 1:1 advising
  • AIP works with sites to identify and promote remote internships. Students can find some of these in the InternLink database, and can also meet with AIP to discuss strategies for connecting with remote opportunities.
  • Eligible students of any major can enroll in AIP 97/197 to earn credit for remote internships this Fall, whether they find them through AIP or using other resources.
  • Guidance regarding credit for in-person internships is ever-evolving, but students can connect with AIP to discuss options.
Students can always reach AIP via the VAC, or visit the AIP Advising page of our website for details on remote advising.

Qualcomm Institute Learning Academy

Our campus partner, the Qualcomm Institute, is offering an exciting two-quarter program for students to learn about and engage in team-based, interdisciplinary research focused on addressing complex challenges. Students of any major can apply for the QI Learning Academy, and will earn credit through AIP. 

Please find details on the program here.

If AIP can help to support you in thinking about experiential learning opportunities this year, please do not hesitate to contact any of the AIP team, or reach out to at aipinfo@ucsd.edu.

Use InternLink to:
  • search and apply for pre-approved academic internships
  • create a Learning Agreement
  • track internship hours and complete evaluations
  • access forms and resources
To access InternLink, you must:
  • be a current UC San Diego undergraduate
  • have 90 units completed
  • maintain at least a 2.5 UC GPA
To participate in the Academic Internship Program and earn credit for an internship, follow the AIP application process .


CareerplanningCAREER PLANNING 101 

This course introduces students to the career planning process. It explores the student's interests, values, skills, and personality preferences as they relate to potential career and major options. Topics include career research, decision-making styles, goal setting, and job search strategies. The course emphasizes the process for actively managing one's own career. 

                                                          This course will be offered Spring 2021. 


Listen to podcasts created especially for second-year students at UC San Diego, exploring second-year issues, topics, and challenges.

Topics include:
          • Healthy habits
          • Switching majors
          • Housing questions
          • Finding motivation
          • and more!
writinghelpWRITING HELP

Need help with a writing project? Want to be sure you understand the assignment? Want to talk through your ideas or get a second opinion on whether your point is coming across clearly? 
The Writing + Critical Expression Hub ("Writing Hub") can help!
 
Located in the Geisel Library, the Writing Hub offers every UC San Diego student free one-on-one help with any writing project-from cover letters to lab reports, research papers to grant proposals. Visit the Writing Hub to meet with a supportive, well-trained peer writing mentor who will help you gain perspective on what works and what can be improved in your writing.

Online writing support will be available Monday-Friday from 10am until 7:30pm through the Learning Common's Writing Hub. To make an appointment, go to click here
 
The Writing + Critical Expression Hub | writinghub.ucsd.edu |  writinghub@ucsd.edu
 
Visit  http://writinghub.ucsd.edu to learn more

aahACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT HUB CONTENT TUTORS
Visit  aah.ucsd.edu to learn more

MSTPMSTP INDIVIDUAL TUTORING 
 
   The Math and Science Tutorial Program provides academic support to undergraduate students in lower division chemistry, math, and physics courses via workshops and drop in tutoring

MSTP has a dedicated team of folks to do individual tutoring specifically for Winter 2021.

Complete this request form to provide your availability so that you can be connected with a possible tutor within OASIS's Math & Science Tutorial Program.

For more information Visit: oasis.ucsd.edu

LatstutoringLATS TUTORING 
oasisworkshopOASIS WORKSHOP OFERRINGS 
CASPsnapsCASPsnaps
CASP Staff Meeting for Winter 2021 Quarter
PC: CASP Staff

With the transition to a remote environment, we've had to adjust how we connect with our CASP community and share valuable information. Moments when we're able to see all of our staff together brings us so much joy, and we can't wait for the day when we can all safely be together in the same space.

Thank you to our wonderful staff for all that you do, and we truly appreciate your work, time, and energy. <3