Chancellor's Associates Scholars Program
e-Newsletter | April 2020
Community Corner
Chancellor's Associates Scholars at the Hearts and Scholars Reception on February 20th, 2020. To see more photos from the event, please click here. PC: Emily Shin
Greetings,

The past month has been full of changes and uncertainty and we want to take the time to thank you for being patient and understanding with not just CASP, but with UC San Diego as a whole. It is an unprecedented and scary time, but know that the community and support you have with CASP and our campus cannot be tethered by physical distance. Now, more than ever, know that although we are physically distant, we will use all the tools, time, and technology available to us, to continue being connected. We will work to update you all in a timely manner and if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to the CASP team. Know that we are here to support you and see you succeed. With warm regards we wish you and all your loved ones health and all the best! Happy Week 1 of Spring quarter! 

Make sure to read through our entire newsletter for an opportunity to win our monthly giveaway!

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:
OPPORTUNITIES:
MATH AND WRITING SUPPORT:


(858) 534 - 8366
5th Floor Student Services Center, Suite #555



ImportantDatesIMPORTANT SPRING QUARTER DATES



Thursday, April 16th

Automatic wait lists officially end.


Friday, April 17th

Deadline to add or re-enroll in classes. Deadline to apply for part-time status.



Friday, May 1st


Deadline to drop classes without a "W" grade on transcript.


Friday, May 15th


Deadline to drop with "W" grade on transcript.

Monday, May 25th


Memorial Day Observance
All UCSD offices will be unavailable, including the CASP office.



Friday, June 5th


Last day of instruction and deadline to change grading option and units.


Saturday, June 6th - Friday, June 12th


Final exams. 


Friday, June 12th


Spring Quarter ends. 


Saturday, June 13th - Sunday, June 14th


Commencement programs begin. 
Check https://commencement.ucsd.edu/ for up-to-date information and changes. 

Monday, June 29th


Summer Session I - Instruction begins. 


covid19COVID-19 CASP UPDATES
CASPhiringCASP IS HIRING!
caspgradCASPGRAD 2020 STUDENT SURVEY
facultyspeakerseriesCASP FACULTY SPEAKER SERIES CANCELED FOR SPRING 2020
shelhighlightCASP STUDENT HIGHLIGHT - SHEL SAVAGE (2018 COHORT)
We understand and validate the stress and uncertainty many of our students have experienced over the last couple of weeks. And we also want to take the time to recognize the achievements of our incredible students! 

Congratulations to Shel Savage from the 2018 Cohort, and one of our CPL peer mentors on her acceptance  to Studio Arts College International (SACI) in Florence, Italy for a Masters in  Art History. Shel will begin her program Fall 2020.

Congratulations Shel on your success and we wish you the best!

linkedinCASP ALUMNI - JOIN OUR LINKEDIN GROUP
keeplearningUC SAN DIEGO - KEEP LEARNING!
 
To help with this transition to remote learning, visit  keeplearning.ucsd.edu where students can find resources and strategies on how to prepare to make the transition to remote courses.

Please ask for the help you need from your instructors, staff, and other people on (virtual) campus. Connect with people you care about. Rest, hydrate, and be well!


ileadiLEADS WORKSHOPS FOR SPRING 20202
iLead is a drop-in workshop program that provides students the flexibility to choose workshop sessions on various communication and leadership topics that align with your individual interests and schedule.

Receive a stamp for each session you attend; 6 stamps earn you a certificate of completion and 10 stamps earn you validation on your Co-Curricular Record! Your Co-Curricular Record (CCR) will be updated upon completion of the program.

You can use your CCR to help demonstrate to employers, graduate/ professional programs, and for awards the competencies and skills you gained through your experience.

To register for a workshop, visit ilead.ucsd.edu.



GroceryStoreRestockGROCERY STORE RESTOCK UPDATES

T he 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


basicneedsinfoBASIC NEEDS:RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
Basic Needs refers to the most essential resources required to thrive as a student, which includes access to nutritious food, stable housing, and financial wellness resources. To support our resilient students both The Hub Basic Needs Center and Triton Food Pantry will be open for modified hours for Spring Break and Spring Quarter. 

They will be updating the website and social media so stay tuned!

Contact:  basicneeds@ucsd.edu 858-246-2632

CAPSCAPS SERVICES FOR SPRING 2020
As a reminder, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is open and available to all students for the Spring 2020. Please see the information below regarding CAPS services during COVID-19:

  • CAPS IS FULLY OPERATIONAL and will remain available for business with added flexibilities of hours. Mental health providers embedded at the colleges and other units on campus will telecommute and deliver services via tele-visits or phone.  Check MyChart as needed to communicate with your mental health provider.
  • CAPS Central Office at Galbraith Hall 190 will remain available for urgent care visits during regular hours- M-F from 8:00AM to 4:30PM.  Please call CAPS Central before arrival:  858-534-3755.  After Business Hours. please call the same number and select option 2.
  • Current student clients staying near campus: We are moving all scheduled session to Tele-Mental health or phone counseling. Reach out to your own provider to assist with any urgent need via MyChart.
  • New to our services: Please call 858-534-3755 to schedule a Brief Tele Assessment to start working together.
  • If you have an active prescription with us Please keep your next follow up appointment though you should contact your psychiatrist via MyChart or by phone at 858-534-3755  to convert your meeting to a televisit.   Let your psychiatrist know if you need a refill -- you may not need to have a visit in order to have a refill authorized. If you are leaving the area, please contact your Psychiatrist to talk through the situation.   For all other inquires about medication, please call 858-534-3755 so we direct your concern to the right person.  
  • If you are leaving the San Diego area, contact your psychiatrist and next steps can be discussed at that time. You do not need to see your psychiatrist before leaving campus to have your prescriptions refilled. If you are leaving the country, please contact your Psychiatrist via MyChart to talk through the situation.  For all other inquires about medication, please call 858-534-3755 to assist you.
Question? Contact CAPS at (858) 534-3755

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

summersessionSUMMER SESSION PREVIEW OF CLASSES NOW AVAILABLE
 
Preview of Courses is updated frequently. This is only a guide, and not the final list of Summer 2020 courses.

Course titles appear in their format from the Schedule of Classes. For complete course names, course descriptions, and prerequisite requirements, please refer to the   UC San Diego Course Catalog  .



gradhousinghiringGRADUATE AND FAMILY HOUSING IS HIRING!
xenophobiaXENOPHOBIA WITHIN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR
GEARGUIDED ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIP IN RESEARCH (GEAR)
disneyintershipDISNEY PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
HACUHACU NATIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Whether you're seeking an internship with the federal government or in the corporate sector, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) offers students a variety of opportunities to allow you to graduate with career experience. For over 27 years, the HACU National Internship Program has partnered with organizations seeking to diversify their workforce.

ELIGIBILITY:
  • Be enrolled in a degree-seeking program at an accredited institution in the U.S. or Puerto Rico. Recent graduates are eligible for a limited number of internships
  • Must have completed freshman year
  • Must be an undergraduate or graduate student
  • 3.0 GPA is recommended and not required on a 4.0 scale 
  • Be authorized or eligible to work by law in the U.S.
TRAVEL AND HOUSING
  • Round-trip airfare for interns is arranged and paid by HACU.
  • Federal interns can choose to arrange their own housing or can request HACUarranged housing. Federal interns in HACU-arranged housing pay through payroll deductions and corporate interns pay via electronic funds transfer.
     

Applications for Summer 2020
Application opens: January 6, 2020 
Internship dates: September 3 - December 18, 2020 
Application deadline: June 5, 2020




latsLATS SPRING 2020 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
 SECONDYREXPERIENCE2EXCEL & 2CONNECT
Ensure your continued success at UC San Diego! Second-year students are encouraged to sign up for 2Excel or 2Connect offering community, advising, and other resources to help you deal with second-year issues, topics, and challenges.

2Excel

2Excel provides holistic support through personal, academic, and professional development.

How to apply:
  • You must be a second-year student who entered UC San Diego as a freshman to apply to the program (no transfer students)
  • Program capacity is limited to 170 students
  • Submit an online application by spring quarter of your freshman year; registration is open for the 2019-20 academic year
Expectations:
  • Year-long participation from fall quarter to spring quarter
  • Required attendance at a minimum of 2 workshops per quarter
  • Mandatory meetings with your peer mentor 3 times per quarter
  • Enrollment in EDS 23 (a 2-unit, pass/no-pass seminar offered winter quarter
  • Completion of a program assessment exercise at the end of the academic year

2Connect

Compared to the  2Excel  program, the 2Connect program provides more personal freedom and self-directed participation, following your individual needs.

How to apply:
  • You must be a second-year student to register for the program
  • All second-year UC San Diego students are welcome (unlimited capacity)
  • Submit this online registration form by fall quarter of your second year
Expectations:
  • Year-long participation from fall quarter to spring quarter
  • Completion of a program assessment exercise at the end of the academic year

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!
writingWRITING 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.
 
The Writing + Critical Expression Hub | writinghub.ucsd.edu |  writinghub@ucsd.edu
 
Visit  http://writinghub.ucsd.edu to learn more

AcadToolsTOOLS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS
CASPsnapsCASPsnaps
CASP Freshman OLC with Staff Facilitator Belinda Zamacona and Student Co-Facilitators Jason Avalos-Morfin and Stephanie Beltran. PC: CASP Office

We are so happy we got to meet so many of you all during our CASP Winter OLCs. 

Although we might not have many opportunity to meet with you all in-person, we will continue to build and strengthen our CASP community remotely during the Spring quarter.  

CASP professional staff is available to help you with any questions you may have.



CASP OPPORTUNITY DRAWING

This month, we'll be giving away  two GrubHub gift cards  to our newsletter readers! You must be a currently registered UCSD undergraduate student to win (open to all students, not just CASP!). 

Send us an email to casp@ucsd.edu with with the subject line "CASP Newsletter Winner" that includes your name and PID answering the following questions:

What day do Freshman and Transfer OLCs start for Spring 2020?

 We'll send you a confirmation email letting you know if you're one of this month's contest winners.