Dear El Chisme Reader,

Happy February! Feliz Febrero!

Did you know that El Centro is participating in this years UC Davis Crowdfund!? Our goal is to raise $3,000 to host annual Sí Se Puede Academic Success Institutes for students struggling with Academic Probation and dismissal at UC Davis. Please share our crowdfund page with all your networks and donate today! Scroll down for more information.

Did you also know that our CHI/LAT Grad Registration form is now open!? If you have not signed up yet, please do so by April 5th. Scroll down for more information or visit our graduation website - https://cclass.ucdavis.edu/class-2024-0

XOXO,

El Centro

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2. Professional, Employment and Volunteer Opportunities
3. Campus Events and Resources
4. Scholarships

Need help choosing winter quarter classes? Creating academic plans? Questions about GEs or any other requirements?

Chicanx/Latinx Graduation Updates

• Student Planning Meetings will happen bi-weekly on Friday's via Zoom
• Time: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
• This was decided based on the Student Survey distributed in Fall Quarter.
• First Meeting February 2nd, 2024
• Zoom Link
• Meeting ID: 943 9413 1717
• Passcode: GRAD2024

• Register to Participate in CHI/LAT Grad - Register here!

Hola Comunidad,

We are reaching out to you today with an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of students facing academic challenges. El Centro will be participating in Crowdfunding UC Davis to support our Sí Se Puede Academic Success Institute.

The Sí, Se Puede Academic Success Institute aims to support Chicanx and Latinx students struggling with academic probation and dismissal at UC Davis. The institute consists of a one day academic experience that includes workshops, community building, and academic support. Students participate in this culturally immersive experience that allows them to access resources, build a support system with UC Davis career staff, and connect with other Chicanx and Latinx students who are also facing similar academic challenges. 



By the end of the institute our students walk away with an academic plan, different academic resources, and a community that will support their academic success at UC Davis. We recognize that facing academic challenges can be a lonely experience that disproportionately impacts our student community as many of them identify as first-generation college students who come from low-income backgrounds. These identities contribute to many additional barriers they face at our institution resulting in academic challenges. This institute allows us to change the narrative of our students who are at risk of leaving the institution and provide them with the support to thrive as scholars and future professionals.

We are asking for your support in donating and sharing this information across your networks.

We are looking for any individuals who are interested in being part of Planning Committee for our first inaugural Queer Quince! If you are interested in planning this event that is designated to celebrate, uplift and provide visibility to our Queer Latine Community at UC Davis please sign-up and provide the requested information below.

For any questions, please feel free to reach out to

Bianca Alvarado - balvarado@ucdavis.edu

Vida Sanchez - vidsanchez@ucdavis.edu

Rodrigo Bonilla - rbbonilla@ucdavis.edu

We’re excited to invite you to take part in a groundbreaking study and your voice matters! 🌟 We're delving deep into the experiences of Latinx individuals right here at UC Davis, and want YOU to be a part of it.

🤝 Why Participate? Your unique insights and perspectives as part of Latinx community are invaluable. We aim to explore how language, culture, and identity intersect. Together, we can create a more inclusive and diverse campus environment.

Click here to participate. Thank you so much!

Dear colegas:

Dra. Monica Torreiro-Casal and I (Natalia Deeb-Sossa) will be teaching the 2024 Latinx Health Internship in Oaxaca (Fall 2024). We’re hoping you might circulate the flyer (attached) of the program and upcoming Info Session to your students/advisees. 

The course has as prerequisites BIS 2A and BIS 2B as well as SPA 21 or SPA 31 (or consent of instructors). 

Info Session: 02/12/2024, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Register on Zoom

Thanks for your time and let us know if you have any questions.

En comunidad, Natalia & Monica

_______________

Natalia Deeb-Sossa, Professor Chicana/o Studies, University of California at Davis

ndeebsossa@ucdavis.edu

Sending on behalf of 2023-2024 Campus Judicial Board student members:

We are currently accepting applications for students to serve on next year’s 2024-2025 Campus Judicial Board (CJB). Please consider applying and/or help us spread the word! 

The CJB is a unique student group on campus that work directly with the Office of Student Support and Judicial Affairs (OSSJA) to resolve disputed cases of alleged misconduct through formal hearings and advising students who have been reported to our office. Serving as a member of the CJB is a great way to work on cases, mostly involving alleged academic misconduct (i.e. plagiarism, exam misconduct, etc.), that impact the lives of students on campus and sharpen active listening, questioning, and evidence evaluation skills. CJB members are also key sources of information for students regarding academic integrity by conducting outreach at events and on social media. 

The application is here: https://ossja.ucdavis.edu/cjb/how-apply. Applications are due by February 29^th. Please email cjb@ucdavis.edu with any questions.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

2023-2024 Campus Judicial Board student members and CJB Staff Advisors Stasha Burton and Syreeta Imura

The Biologically-Informed Research and Design (BIRD) lab is looking to bring on new volunteers to investigate the aerodynamics, dynamics and kinematics of bird flight. Any majors are welcome to apply, refer to the flyer for skills needed! Still apply or email me if you have any questions.

Christina Harvey, PhD

harvey@ucdavis.edu

she/her/hers

Assistant Professor

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

University of California, Davis 

BIRD Lab 

Community Advocate (Paid and Inclusive) Internship Application now OPEN!

The Thriving Team at AB540 and Undocumented Student Center looks forward to bringing YOU as part of our team via our Community Advocate (Paid and Inclusive) Internship Program for the 2024 - 2025 Academic Year. Our Community Advocates are a group of motivated, self-directed undergraduate students with an interest in co-creating events, resources, and programs to serve the specific needs of the undocumented student community at UC Davis. Undocumented students with or without work authorization are strongly encouraged to apply! 

For in-depth position descriptions and additional details visit: https://bit.ly/CAapplicationdetails 

Application Link (Google Form): https://bit.ly/CAapplicationform 

Application Deadline: Monday, February 19, 2024, at midnight PST.

Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted at this time. 

Questions? Email dvdelacruz@ucdavis.edu, subject line:

“24-25 Community Advocate Internship Application” or attend one of the following 

Info Sessions!

Tue 2/6/2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM and

Thu 2/8/2024 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Zoom ID: 530 752 7270

Invite Link: https://ucdavis.zoom.us/my/danieladtelles 

We look forward to reviewing your application soon,

The AB540 and Undocumented Student Center. 

​​​​​​​​​************************************************************

Daniela D. Telles, M.A. | Associate Director 

AB540 and Undocumented Student Center

2405 Student Community Center

One Shields Avenue

Davis, CA 95616

Pronouns: she/her/ella

Email: dvdelacruz@ucdavis.edu  

Direct Phone: 1+ (530) 752-7270 

The Student Recruitment & Retention Center (SRRC) is recruiting for student leaders for the 2024-2025 academic year! 

We are seeking self-motivated, accountable, professional leaders! Working at a student-initiated, student-led, student-run center is a rare and unique opportunity only available at a few universities nationwide.

Submit your Application!

Learn more: https://srrc.ucdavis.edu/get-involved/selection 

Community Program Positions: 

Please click the links to learn more about positions for each community program. Each community program has 3-6 leadership positions available. 

• ACE: African diaspora Cultivating Education 
• AIRR: American Indian Recruitment & Retention
• BRIDGE: Pilipinx Outreach and Retention 
• COLLECTIVE: Transfer and Nontraditional Student Empowerment 
• SAFE: Southeast Asians Cultivating Education
• SOL y LUNA: Students Obtaining Leadership y Latinxs United in Navigating Academia
• GAAAP: Graduate Academic Achievement and Advocacy Program 
• Note: Hiring for GAAAP will occur later this quarter with updated job descriptions and pay rates for graduate students. 

SRRC Support Team Positions: 

• Campus Visits Coordinators - Campus Visits Coordinators serve as the main contact for Campus Visits Experience, which aims to provide students from underserved schools and/or with historically underrepresented & disadvantaged identities with an experience that exposes them to higher education. 
• Student Administrative Assistants - Student Assistants support the logistics, data, and tracking of programs as well as overall operations support for the SRRC. 
• Design & Marketing Team - The Graphic Designer & Marketing Coordinator are responsible for the creation and update of the SRRC’s publications and promotional materials. The coordinators serve as the main contact for all SRRC graphic and promotions design requests.  

Working for the SRRC is both amazing and empowering, allowing you to:

• Give back to the underrepresented student community on the UC Davis campus and regionally.
• Gain awareness of socio-political, cultural and social justice concerns affecting underrepresented communities.
• Gain valuable leadership and organizational skills through the development of self-initiated projects, proposals, and budgets.
• Coordinate programming that effectively recruits and/or retains underrepresented students.
• Work individually with students to holistically address their needs.
• Gain a better understanding of educational equity through the SRRC’s holistic support model to recruiting and retaining students.

Brief Job Details:

• $16.50 hourly rate
• 12-15 hours per week; flexible schedule
• 3 quarter commitment
• Maintain 2.5 GPA
• Background check & TB test required 
• Awareness of, and sensitivity to issues specific to communities represented by the SRRC
• Work authorization is required 

More job details and job descriptions available on the SRRC website and Submittable (application portal). The descriptions above are brief details only.

Please email srrc@ucdavis.edu if you have any questions about our application process or working at the SRRC. 

We have an on-campus job opportunity we’re hoping you can pass along to your students. FYAC Peer Mentors are matched with Connection groups that are representative of diverse themes, including identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences. It’s critical that we reach a wide range of applicants with identities that will be reflective of these themes. 

On-Campus Job Alert: apply now to be a First-Year Aggie Connections Peer Mentor for next fall 2024. Handshake Job ID#: 8452986. The priority application deadline is Tuesday, February 20th, 2024; apply here. 

Fall 2024 Peer Mentor Hiring Now Open (First-Year Aggie Connections)

• Name of Campus Department: First-Year Aggie Connections 
• Name of Event: Fall 2024 Peer Mentor Hiring Now open
• Time/Date and Location of event: Application closes February 20^th view application details at aggieconnect.ucdavis.edu
• Brief description of event: Event flyer attached to this email (Hiring Peer Mentors W24 Flier) 

*If there’s a formal way we can submit this to a listserv or via social media, please let us know.

Thanks for your partnership,

Alondra Ochoa

First-Year Aggie Connections Advisor

aloochoa@ucdavis.edu | (530)752-9210

The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will be holding its 48th Annual Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Field Day on Friday, March 1st (Parliamentary Procedure & Job Interview), and Saturday, March 2nd (all other contests), 2024. FFA and 4-H students are invited to compete in 20 agriculturally based judging contests, ranging from livestock judging to farm business management. UC Davis students from a variety of majors coordinate the contests. Faculty, staff, and local community members volunteer their time to make this event possible.

For questions about registration or how to become involved, contact the Field Day Coordinator at caes-field-day@caes.ucdavis.edu or 530-754-0322.

Chicana/o/x Studies Department Drop-in Advising Hours via Zoom!

Every Friday 9 am to 11 am

Meeting ID: 382-088-4460

Book Talk with Professor Alan Pelaez Lopez

When Language Broke Open is a collection of writing and graphic art that centers on how care, memory, and futures show up in the lives of LGBTQ Black Latinxs.

Wednesday - February 14th

Hart Hall 3201

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Chicana/o/x Studies Department Advising Jam

Thursday, February 8th from 11 am to 2 pm at Hart Hall 2102

Ask our Academic Advisors about:

• Major progress/schedule planning
• course offerings
• Holds on your Oasis
• Graduation requirements
• Spring Registration and more!

*Lunch will be provided**

La Chocolata

Join us for Mexican hot chocolate and Valentine's Day inspired crafts!

Wednesday, February 14th from 12 pm to 2 pm at 2102 Hart Hall

We are pleased to announce that our Winter Interpreter Application cycle is now open! We are currently recruiting UC Davis and Sac State students interested in gaining clinical experience as Spanish-speaking interpreters! 

The application form can be found on our website https://www.imaniclinic.org/ or by scanning the attached flyer. Applications are due on Sunday, February 18th at 11:59 PM.

Imani Clinic is a student-run clinic dedicated to serving the Black population of the Oak Park Community in Sacramento. We are looking for candidates who are dedicated & passionate about making a difference in underserved communities. More information about Imani Clinic can be found on our website. We strongly encourage you to attend one of our Informational Sessions and Office Hours if you are interested in applying.

Info Sessions:

Monday, February 9th from 5-6 PM on Zoom

Meeting ID: 439 158 6295

Friday, February 9th from 6-7 PM on Zoom

Meeting ID: 605 222 9204

Office Hours:

Thursday, February 15th from 6-7 PM on Zoom

Meeting ID: 605 222 9204

Both the info sessions and office hours are opportunities to learn more about our application and Imani overall!

Please feel free to email us at undergradrep@gmail.com if you have any questions! Enclosed is a flyer with our application info!

Imani Luv,

Megan Nguyen

University of California, Davis | B.S. Biological Sciences and A.B. Communications |

Imani Clinic Undergraduate Representative |

Music Therapy Club Vice President

mmynguyen@ucdavis.edu

The of the College of Letters is sponsoring three different workshops related to major exploration in student housing locations during Winter Quarter.



ALL students who are undecided, undeclared, exploring majors, or seeking confirmation of their choice of major are welcome. Students are not required to sign up in advance to attend. 

1. Self-Assessments for Major Exploration Thursday, February 15^th 4-6pm in Wall Main (Tercero)
2. Declaring Your Major Workshop, Thursday, March 7^th 4-6pm in Shasta Muti-Purpose Room (Cuarto)

Hello Campus Community,

Have you or an immediate family member been incarcerated?

If so – please, click HERE to join the Davis Underground Scholars Program (USP).

The UC Davis Underground Scholars Program aims to create a pathway for incarcerated, formerly incarcerated and system impacted individuals into higher education. We are an academic support program housed within the Office of Educational Opportunity and Enrichment Services (OEOES) at UC Davis. Our goal is to build a prison-to-school pipeline through recruitment, retention, advocacy, wellness, and career services.

Gunner Johnson, Program Director

Gunner Johnson was incarcerated for decades before his release in 2017. He joins the Davis-USP as its first Director, coming from Project Rebound at Sac State. Read Gunner's full bio here. Contact Gunner at gunjohnson@ucdavis.edu 

Trevor was incarcerated for 10 years before his release in 2014. After prison, Trevor was accepted to UC Davis, graduating in 2017. Now, as a formerly incarcerated Aggie alum, he is excited to serve formerly incarcerated and system-impacted UC Davis students. Contact Trevor at treclark@ucdavis.edu

I hope you all are doing well. I’m the Reservation and Grants Specialist at the Center for Student Involvement (CSI), and I manage all 4 grants within CSI: Club Finance Council (CFC), Beyond Tolerance, Graduate & Professional Schools (GAPS), and Pepsi Product.

What we do: CSI provides up to $3,000 to Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) to help pay for educational programs, guest speakers, conferences, performances, cultural shows, publications, and other events that enrich campus life.

Purpose of writing: We’re currently accepting applications for all our grant programs. Each grant can assist and enrich student events in multiple ways. For example, the Club Finance Council has awarded HackDavis $3,000 for their annual hackathon event. The Beyond Tolerance program has awarded the Pilipinx-American in Science Engineering $200 to support their annual cultural event. 

We would really appreciate it if you'd share the grant opportunities in your department newsletter as we feel students who participate in your programs would be interested in applying and could gain substantial financial support when planning for student events. Would this be possible? I’ve attached the message and flyer we’d like to share in the newsletter for your reference.

Thank you for your time and help! Please let me know if I can answer any questions.

Best,

Anneka Sarzi

she/he/they

Reservation & Grants Specialist

Center for Student Involvement

University of California, Davis

[acsarzi@ucdavis.edu]acsarzi@ucdavis.edu

530-752-9579

Schedule a meeting with me

Hello,

My name is Ashley Samson. I am the Scholarships and Operations Coordinator within the Global Learning Hub. I wanted to reach out to see if you are willing to share the attached flyer with your students outlining a research grant opportunity. 

The Global Aggies Award for LGBTQIA+ Rights encourages and supports UC Davis students global learning and engagement regarding the issues that LGBTQIA+ communities and individuals face around the world. Students may submit project proposals individually or as a team of collaborators.

The application closes on February 21, 2024 at 11:59 pm PST. 

The grant supports student involvement in research or creative work, internships/externships, or other projects that advance the rights and/or wellbeing of LGBTQIA+ people globally. This may include:

• Student-driven research or creative activity with a global dimension that aims to support or explore LGBTQIA+ wellbeing and/or rights.
• Collaboration with faculty on relevant research or creative activity.
• Engagement in projects or internships with organizations that support LGBTQIA+ wellbeing and/or rights—these may impact a defined community or create resources supporting LGBTQIA+ people locally, in the United States, in other countries, or transnationally.
• Student-developed independent projects focused on topics relevant to this award to be implemented while studying abroad.

Eligibility

• Open to continuing UC Davis undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.
• Open to all majors and fields of study.

Project Examples

• Collaborate with faculty on a literature review to support research investigating the experiences of transgender and gender nonconforming people in Sacramento area diasporic communities who have sought gender-affirming care.
• Attend an international cultural gathering organized by LGBTQIA+ artists and musicians with the plan to share that experience through a video.
• Join a team to help create gender-affirming, racially and sexually inclusive resources on LGBTQIA+ Asian and Pacific Islander (API) health in multiple languages.
• Inform and participate in global LGBTQIA+ youth policy advocacy at the United Nations.

Award Amount - Up to $2,500

Let me know if you have any questions/concerns. I am happy to discuss further.

Have a great day 🙂

Ashley Samson

asnsamson@ucdavis.edu

• Gilman funds federal Pell grant recipients with up to $5,000 for credit bearing study and internship abroad programs in countries with a travel warning of 1 or 2 throughout the world. Study Abroad has many programs that fit the Gilman criteria.
• The next application period is scheduled to run from late January through Thursday, March 7^th and will apply to any study abroad program with a start date between May 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025 (summer 2024, fall 2024, winter/spring 2024, the entire 2024-25 academic year). 
• UC Davis has had 471 Gilman Scholars – including 180 Chicanx/Latinx Gilman Scholars – since 2015 and we have regularly been recognized as a Gilman Top Producer. While we are pleased with this success, we believe there is potential for further growth.