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 IMPORTANT FALL/WINTER QUARTER DATES |
Friday, December 11th
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Fall 2020 - Instruction ends.
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Saturday, December 12th - Saturday, December 19th
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Fall 2020- Final exams.
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Saturday, December 19th
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Fall 2020 - Quarter ends.
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Sunday, December 20th - Sunday, January 3rd |
Winter Break | |
Thursday, December 24th - Friday, January 1st
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Winter Break closing. All UCSD offices will be closed (including CASP).
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Monday, January 4th
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Winter Quarter and Instruction Begins |
Friday, January 15th
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Deadline for all students to add/re-enroll in classes and apply for part-time status
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Monday, January 18th
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
All UCSD Office will be closed (including CASP).
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Friday, January 29th
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Deadline for students to change grading option, units, and drop a class WITHOUT a "W" grade
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Friday, February 12th |
Deadline to drop a class WITH a "W" grade
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Monday, February 15th
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Presidents' Day Holiday
All UCSD Offices will be closed (including CASP).
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Friday, March 12th
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Lass day of Winter instructions |
Saturday, March 13th - Saturday, March 20th
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Finals Week |
Sunday, March 21st - Tuesday, March 23rd
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Spring Break |
Friday, March 26th
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César Chávez Holiday
All UCSD Offices will be closed (including CASP).
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Monday, March 29th
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Spring Instruction begins |
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| SRS VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE: ESTABLISHING EXPECTATIONS AND BOUNDARIES AROUND COVID-19 FOR THE HOLIDAY BREAKS |
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SRS Roundtable: Establishing Expectations and Boundaries around COVID-19 for the Holiday Breaks
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S tudent Retention & Success hosted a virtual roundtable on Monday, November 23rd for students to plan and prepare for difficult conversations with friends and family to establish boundaries and expectations around COVID-19 considerations. You can access the recording here.
Thank you to our partners from Parent Family Programs, Student Health and Well-Being Cluster, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and CARE at SARC.
A copy of the presentation slides (SRS Virtual Roundtable on Establishing Boundaries and Expectations around the Holidays and COVID-19) and other COVID-19 related resources are available in the following Padlet: http://bit.ly/COVID19SRS
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| CASP 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.
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| CALCOAST 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.
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| UC 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.
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TRITON FAMILY WEB SERIES
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| Finding and Riding Your Wave: Suggestions from Educators and Students to Connect to the University
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Join us for a year-long of Triton Family Web Series where families can learn about timely topics that support students and families.
Acknowledging that students have different needs, Web Series are identified by tracks:
(1) All: for families of all students; (2) Senior: for families of senior students; (3) Sophomore: for families of sophomore students; (4) First-generation: for families of first-generation students (students who are first to go to college).
Date: Wednesday December 2, 2020 at 6 - 7 p.m. (PST) What to do When You Don't Know What to do (Track: Families of Seniors) Graduate school, starting a career, or neither. Your student may be unsure of what to do as graduation approaches and during a pandemic. That's okay! Learn how to support your student navigate a variety of different post-graduation paths and how to help them form a vision for themselves. Date: Thursday December 10, 2020 at 5 - 6 p.m. (PST) Managing Loneliness and Increasing Social Connection (Track: All Families) Students are learning from home, from campus, or from their apartment. Common, is that many students may feel isolated from classmates, friends, faculty, and even family. Learn how you can support your student's emotional wellbeing. Register here for Fall Quarter Triton Family Web Series
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| INTERTRIBAL RESOURCE CENTER PRESENTS: AMERICAN INDIAN WRITING CIRCLE | |
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2021 SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAMS INFORMATION SESSION
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Join the Academic Enrichment Program for a
2021 Summer Research Programs Information Session
Date: Wednesday - December 2, 2020
Time: 10:00am - 11:00 a.m.
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WOMEN'S CENTER PRESENTS: REMOTE PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP
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 Working from home and parenting during the Coronavirus pandemicis extremely unfamiliar territory for us all, not to mention thedifficulty balancing roles amid a variety of stressors. Parenting isnever 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.
Join for a supportive discussion and an opportunity to
connect with other UCSD remote working parents.
Date: Wednesday - December 2, 2020
Time: 12pm - 1:00 p.m.
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INTERTRIBAL RESOURCE CENTER STUDY JAM
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Join the Intertribal Resource Center on
Wednesday, December 9 for their Study Jam that will take place from
9 AM PST - 5 PM PST.
Hang out with different students as well all prepare for final week
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INTERTRIBAL RESOURCE CENTER PRESENTS: NATIVE AMERICAN FAMILY NIGHT/HOLIDAY PARTY
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Join the Intertribal Resource Center for an evening of fun on
Thursday, December 17, 2020 from 4 PM PST to 7 PM PST
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| QUIET STUDY ROOM RESERVATIONS |
Living on campus and looking for a quiet place to study?
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TRITON TOOLS & TIDBITS PODCAST
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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.
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UC SAN DIEGO - KEEP LEARNING!
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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!
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| GROCERY 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
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LAPTOP LOANER PROGRAM & COMPUTER LAB LOOKUP
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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:
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MINDFULNESS AND COMPASSION SESSIONS
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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.
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| COVID-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.
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| COLLEGIATE RECOVERY PROGRAM | |
Starting this fall our Student Health and Well-Being Cluster (Student Health Services, CAPS and Health Promotion Services) will be launching a Collegiate Recovery Program that will be for students who are looking for a support program to help them through their recovery journey.
The Collegiate Recovery Program will provide a dedicated meeting space in our Student Health and Well-Being Lounge known as the Zone. There will be 12 Step Meetings, Smart Recovery Meetings and NA Meetings on or near campus. Our Recovery Program will be led by our Health Educator for Alcohol and other Drugs and various members within our Student Health and Well-Being Cluster (Health Promotions, Counseling and Psychological Services and Student Health Services) to provide a continuum of care for our students.
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| BASIC 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!
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COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS AND FAMILIES
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"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!
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| UCSD 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.
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| GLOBAL HEALTH STUDENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY | |
UCGHI STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
University of California Global Health Institute
The University of California Global Health Institute is seeking applicants across all 10 UC campuses and partnering with Historically Black College and University (HBCU), Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, for its 2020-2021 Student Ambassador Program.
This leadership opportunity is open to all students (i.e., undergraduate, graduate, medical, nursing, law, etc.) who are dedicated to personal and professional growth by serving and representing their respective UC or HBCU campus.
In collaboration with UCGHI's two Centers of Expertise, the Student Ambassador program will feature two separate tracks:
Student Ambassadors will have the opportunity to get involved in the campus community, gain knowledge and expertise on Women's Health, Gender & Empowerment and Planetary Health related topics, interact with UCGHI, collaborate with campus leaders and faculty members from across the UC system, and gain leadership and advocacy skills.
This leadership opportunity is open to all currently enrolled UC and Charles Drew University students:
- Undergraduate
- Graduate
- Professional studies
UCGHI brings together the health and non-health sciences to tackle increasingly complex global health problems. Students across all disciplines are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please complete the online application and provide supporting documents (current resumé/CV).
Check their website for more information.
Applications for 2020-2021 UCGHI Student Ambassador Program are due: December 4, 2020
Please contact UCGHI Communications Manager, Alexis Stanley, [email protected] for more information on the application process.
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STANFORD SCHOOL OF MEDICINE BOOST
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STANFORD MTSP BOOST
Bridge to Opportunity, Support, and Training
Stanford MSTP BOOST (Bridge to Opportunity, Support, and Training) is a four-day program sponsored by the Stanford School of Medicine, MSTP, Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education, and Biosciences.
This program aims to introduce diverse college students to the Stanford University community and offer professional development that prepares students for the MD-PhD admissions process. Eligible applicants must be interested in pursuing an MD-PhD.
All scheduled events will take place virtually this year, with potential for a funded visit in future years pandemic-permitting. In addition to the scheduled events, participants are paired with current MSTP students, who provide 1:1, longitudinal guidance until the participant matriculates into graduate school.
BOOST will be held from April 7-9th, 2021.
Opportunities during BOOST:
- Networking with faculty and MD-PhD students
- Mock interviews for MD-PhD admissions
- Longitudinal guidance from a current student
- Personalized assistance with professional documents (e.g. CV, etc.)
- Lab tours
The application is currently open and can be found here.
To find out more, please see website.
The deadline for all application materials (including letters of recommendation) is January 10, 2021.
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| CHCI NEW SOCIAL EQUITY FELLOWSHIP |
For over 40 years, CHCI has empowered Latino leaders and their communities to make a positive impact in our nation's politics, culture, and society - yet, we know there is still work to be done. This year, a focus on the Hispanic community is more important than ever because our community is experiencing unprecedented challenges, and our nation is more engaged than ever in issues of justice and racial equity. As a result, CHCI is proud to announce a new Social Equity Fellowship that will focus on policy issues to help bring about more equity and justice for all, especially disproportionately impacted Latinos. The Social Equity Fellowship is part of CHCI's Public Policy and Graduate Fellowship Programs. The Fellowship Programs help provide exceptional Latinos who have recently completed an undergraduate or graduate degree with unparalleled exposure to professional experience in public policy while participating in CHCI's leadership development program.Applications for the Social Equity Fellowship are open now. For more information on how to apply, please visit the CHCI website.
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| LEGAL 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.
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| | InteLink is helping San Diego Start ups grow in 2020 |
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TRITON RESEARCH & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING SCHOLARS (TRELS)
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Apply for a TRELS quarterly award for Winter 2021!
Pursue research, a creative project,
or a public service endeavor.
Earn a $1,000 scholarship and priceless mentorship. Open to students of all majors, all years, and all citizenship statuses!
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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH LISTOS CA
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 The Listos California Social Bridging Project is excited to invite CASP students to interview for an internship with our impactful campaign. Interns will reach vulnerable Californians with COVID-19 related wellness check-in and disaster readiness calls. This work is critical as we connect older adults, and other vulnerable populations, with valuable resources during the pandemic and help people of all ages prepare for natural disasters as wildfires rage throughout the state.
Interns will learn valuable communication skills, disaster readiness information, and have the chance to navigate critical resources throughout the state. Interns will have the opportunity to be part of a first-of-its-kind program, helping vulnerable Californians prepare ahead for natural disasters and stay safe during the pandemic.
Background
The Listos California Social Bridging Project is anchored in the California Office of Emergency Services (Listos means "ready" in Spanish). For the past few months, the Social Bridging Project has conducted wellness check-in, and disaster readiness calls to vulnerable Californians. Callers, known as Bridgers, break through Californians' social isolation as they stay home to save lives during the pandemic as well as equip them with empowering tools and resources.
Details
● All training and calls are done remotely.
● Interns are trained to use phone banking technology and tools.
● Once trained, Bridgers have access to a professional support team and professionally designed Guides and Directories for each county.
● Interns will use their own phone, computer/laptop and internet connection.
● 2-hour shifts are offered Wednesdays through Sundays.
● Interns serve in two-hour shifts between 10:00 am and 8:00 pm based on their availability.
● Interns call counties all across the state, not just their own.
● This opportunity is available through the end of November.
● Interested interns will have the chance to do additional work to deepen their learning, experience, and Impact.
Qualifications
● Interested in working with vulnerable populations
● Commitment to helping all Californians increase their resilience in the face of the pandemic and natural disasters
Preferences
● While all qualified applicants will be welcome to participate, those with diverse linguistic and cultural competence are greatly needed
Commitment
● Project runs now through the end of November
● Minimum 8 hours a week
Once you complete the application, you will receive an email with the next steps in the interview process including a group interview, signing a non-disclosure agreement, and completing a training, either live via Zoom or by watching video modules on your own time.
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| INTERLINK 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 [email protected].
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
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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!
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Would you like individual help with the content of your STEM classes? Would you like a personal tutor to talk about your specific issues with your math or science classes? OASIS' Math and Science Tutorial Program (MSTP) has tutors who will meet weekly with students individually.
Below are the targets courses:
- Chemistry 4, 6, and 40
- Math 3, 4, 11, 18
- Math 10 and 20 sequences
- Physics 1 and 2
If you're in another STEM course that is not listed above, you can still register, and they will let you know if they have a tutor available for that topic.
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| WRITING 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
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Triton Talks - BE FIRST: Resources at UC San Diego presentation
by UC San Diego Admissions
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Chancellor's Associates Scholar Lizbeth Roman (2017 Cohort) and Graduate Student Researcher Ivan Valdovino providing resources and sharing their experience on being a first-generation graduate student to prospective UC San Diego applicants. Please click here to view the entire video and learn more about the services available at UC San Diego.
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| CASP MONTHLY SWAG |
 This month, we'll be giving away five CASP facemasks 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 [email protected] with with the subject line "CASP Newsletter Winner" that includes your name and PID and answer the following questions:
We'll send you a confirmation email letting you know if you're one of this month's contest winners and ask for your mailing address.
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