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Chancellor's Associates Scholars Program
e-Newsletter | May 2021
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| | Our CASP Peer Leaders getting ready to wrap up the 2020-21 academic year. Thank you for all the work you do! PC:CASP Team |
Greetings,
We are so close to the end! The CASP team had the opportunity to congratulate newly admitted first-year students who have been offered the CASP scholarship. We look forward to meeting our incoming transfer students this month and get to know our 2021 Cohort. Graduation celebrations and Commencement plans have begun, so if you are a student planning on participating in this year's graduation, make sure to register! CASP has many graduation opportunities available for our scholars to participate in! Check out our newsletter for more information, as well as other opportunities taking place across campus.
 In this issue you will find:
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CASP EVENTS, REQUIREMENTS, AND INFORMATION:
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DIGITAL RESOURCES:
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OPPORTUNITIES:
(858) 534 - 8366
5th Floor Student Services Center, Suite #555
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| IMPORTANT SPRING QUARTER DATES |
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Monday, May 31st
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Memorial Day Observance
All UCSD Offices will be closed (including CASP) |
Friday, June 4th
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Spring Instruction ends |
Saturday, June 5th - Friday, June 11th
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Finals Week |
Friday, June 11th
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Spring Quarter Ends |
Saturday, June 12th - Sunday, June 13th
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Commencement program
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Monday, June 28th
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Summer Session I Instruction begins |
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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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COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION
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CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION 
In the spirit of working together for change, we are honored to welcome UC San Diego alumna, principal at Black Futures Lab and co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Global Network, Alicia Garza '02, who will deliver the keynote address during our commencement ceremonies June 12-13, 2021.
Graduates will have the opportunity to attend ceremonies in person on RIMAC Field or Triton Track, with no more than two guests. All participants should be fully vaccinated or have had a negative COVID-19 test within 24 to 72 hours prior to the ceremony. Participants will be required to complete a symptom screening upon entry. All health and safety measures will be observed, based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, state and county guidelines for travel and gatherings, including continuous masking. For graduates not able to participate in person, commencement ceremonies will be offered online via livestream for all graduates, families and friends.
Separate ceremonies will be held for each undergraduate college as well as the Graduate Division, Rady School of Management and the School of Global Policy and Strategy. Events will reflect the culture of each college and division and will feature an address from the Chancellor, a keynote talk by Garza, and a student speaker. Each registered graduate will be individually recognized whether joining remotely or in person, and the university will officially confer degrees upon all graduates.
CLICK HERE for registration requirements, eligibility, and registration link.
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| DISCOVER 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!
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| DISCOVER UCHICAGO |
The University of Chicago is now accepting applications for our Discover UChicago program, our annual diversity visit weekend scheduled for October 17-19, 2021 . This program is intended for individuals from diverse backgrounds who are planning to apply to graduate school in the fall of 2021 with the intention of matriculating in the fall of 2022. This exciting event combines workshops on applying to graduate school, individual meetings with faculty and UChicago students, and opportunities to explore our community and the city of Chicago. Students interested in doctoral programs, as well as master's programs in the majority of our schools and divisions, are encouraged to apply online by August 16, 2021 at 11:59 PM. Students from underrepresented backgrounds, first generation students, women in STEM fields, and undocumented students are especially encouraged to apply. A full list of participating programs may be found on our DU program website. For application instructions, students should visit our application page. To hear directly from program alumni who are current students at the University of Chicago, applicants can check out our student testimonials page.
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UC San Diego Virtual Powwow
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ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
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On May 6, UC San Diego will honor the generations of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans who have enriched our country's history as part of the 15th Anniversary Asian Pacific and Islander American Heritage Celebration and Scholarship Awards.
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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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| 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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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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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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STUDENTS FILING TAXES
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The Chancellor's Associates Scholars Program (CASP) in partnership with Ley Ebrada, founder of a woman-owned and led boutique accounting firm, Ebrada Financial Group has provided some guidance on whether students should file taxes or not and how to file taxes if applicable.
Watch her presentation to learn more about the process of filing your taxes and if you should file.
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"HOW TO COLLEGE" PODCAST
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"How To College" is a podcast featuring resources and support for first generation high school, college students, and college graduates as well as their parents.
With more than 40 episodes, the podcast also features the experiences of undocumented students (with or without DACA). This includes conversations about navigating college while undocumented and the experience of adjusting one's immigration status.
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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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| 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. 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
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STUDY ABROAD AND SUMMER 2021 VIRTUAL GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES
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UC San Diego Global Seminars invites you to apply for one of their summer 2021 virtual faculty-led study abroad programs. At a time when most in-person study abroad options have been canceled due to the COVID-19 epidemic, virtual Global Seminars offer the opportunity to receive eight quarter units of UC San Diego credit in a five-week summer session, along with high quality online interaction with a UCSD faculty member and global experts and sites for a much lower price than a traditional program. They are offering the following six virtual programs:
- Enlightenment, Revolution, and Romanticism in Edinburgh
- Geology and Volcanology in Hawaii
- Indigenous Health in Bolivia
- Sea Turtles and Tropical Ecology in Costa Rica
- Journalism in Central Europe
- Revelle in Rome
Any current or former student, who is at least 18 years old and in good academic and disciplinary standing, is eligible to apply through their TritonsAbroad online application system. They are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis through April 1. Students may contact one of the Global Seminars coordinators at http://vac.ucsd.edu or make a Zoom appointment through their virtual front desk if you have questions.
Some other opportunities include:
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| PEER EDUCATOR JOB OPPORTUNITY |
To learn more about this job opportunity and how to apply click here!
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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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| 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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| CASPsnaps |
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| | The CASP Team with Michele Ojeda (Financial Aid & Scholarship) and Pa Chia Vue (Housing, Dining, Hospitality) for our CASP First-Year Info session. PC: CASP Office |
Thank you to our partners at the Financial Aid & Scholarship Office and Housing, Dining, Hospitality for joining us for an information session and answering questions from our newly admitted students.
We are so excited we got to meet some of our incoming scholars and can't wait to meet our transfer students this month!
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