Chancellor's Associates Scholars Program

e-Newsletter | April 2025

Greetings CASP,

Happy April! As we spring into the new quarter, we hope that your break was restful and allowed you to recharge for the exciting quarter ahead. We want to remind you that it is important to pace yourself and stay motivated as we approach the end of the school year. Remember to stay organized, and set small goals to prevent yourself from burning out. You don't have to do it all alone—our doors are always open to you, whether you need academic support, a listening ear, or just some encouragement. We know that you are capable of achieving great things, so remember to keep pushing forward!

We are open! Come by and say hello to our new office located on the 3rd floor of Center Hall (through Door E & F). We have free printing, a dry kitchen, and a study space open Mon - Fri from 9 am - 5 pm.

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!

As always, feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns at casp@ucsd.edu, (858) 534-8366.

To schedule a time to meet with one of our professional staff members virtually, please check our availability by clicking here.

CASP scholars participating in a self-care tote bag social hosted by one of our Peer Mentors!

Community Corner

Questions? Ask us here!

casp@ucsd.edu

(858) 534 - 8366

Center Hall, 3rd Floor (through Door E & F)

Spring Quarter Updates!

Updates for 2024 Cohort:

• Spring OLC begins this week! Keep an eye out for an email from your facilitator.
• If you did not sign up for an OLC, please email Karen Van Ness: kvanness@ucsd.edu

Graduating Seniors:

• Don't forget to file your Degree & Diploma Application (DDA)
• UC San Diego Commencement Information

Stay Connected

First-Year Students

Transfer Students

To support students and families who are still experiencing difficulties completing their financial aid applications, CSAC will extend the 2025-2026 priority financial aid application deadline from March 3 to April 2, 2025. This applies to FAFSA, California Dream App, and the 2025-2026 Continuing Student Scholarship application.

Join Student Affairs and Campus Life, Student Health and Well-Being, and Academic Affairs' partners for fun, produce, and well-being resources! The Student Well Fest is packed with opportunities to connect with resources, pick up produce, craft with student organizations, pet therapy dogs, and take a break from academics. Visit eight tables and complete the check-in on the Willo app to enter to win incredible raffle baskets! The event is free for students and their dependents. 

📅 All day, April 24th - April 27th

📍 UC San Diego

4 days of 20+ breathtaking experiences. La Jolla Playhouse’s celebrated annual WOW Festival is a four-day celebration of immersive, interactive and surprising art experiences from local, national and international artists. This is theatre - without walls. Discover more than 20 new works including free and paid events with fun for the whole family. WOW Festival is presented in partnership with UC San Diego and takes over locations around the campus in La Jolla.

Join UCSD in celebrating the 24th Annual UC San Diego César E. Chávez Celebration month. Below is a list of the events that highlight this year's theme "Revolution of Mind and Heart." Please note that most events are intended for UCSD undergraduate students only. Click the button below for more information on any of the events listed.

Join us for a book signing with Chávez Celebration Kickoff speaker María Dolores Águila, a Chicana poet and author of Barrio Rising, the 2024 “One Book, One San Diego” kids selection.

Date: April 3rd

Time: 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Location: UC San Diego Bookstore

Eighth College Students and Residents and come pick up food from local family owned farms with a highlight on the impact our farmers have in our homes and communities.

Date: April 3rd

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Eighth College - Podemos

Working with Casa Familiar to engage UCSD students, staff, faculty, and the community in an empowering act of service that honors the legacy of César Chávez and highlights the ongoing relationship between our communities, food justice, and the land. This project will connect our campus community to the decolonization of food systems, reflect on the historical and present labor of farmworkers, and inspire leadership in advocating for sustainable, equitable food practices.

Date: April 5th

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: 268 W Park Ave, San Ysidro, CA 92173

John Muir College is producing a curated afternoon of personal expressions focused on Heritage and Hope. Tell Me A Story The program will feature the voices of poets, students, and faculty. Contributors share about piece(s) of their heritage, how it gives them hope or what they hope for. “Tell Me a Story” will fill the Quad outside of the Middle of Muir (M.O.M) on Wednesday April 9th,2025

We are putting out an open call for submissions of those wishing to tell a story. The formats vary as can the lengths. Poems, anecdotes, descriptions of images, full narratives, from less than a minute up to ten. Entries do not need to be fully composed, but should convey basic details and overall theme/message of the Story.

Date: April 9th

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Location: Stewart Commons- in front of Mom's Cafe

During challenging times we look to our past to learn and stay steadfast. This event will create a collaborative mural that visually represents at least one of César Chávez’s 10 Core Values to inspire us; Determination- allowing participants to express their interpretation of the principle/value through art which will be displayed in OASIS. This mural will serve as a visual expression of the perseverance, willpower, and collective strength that empowers individuals and communities to overcome adversity.

Date: April 17th

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Location: Center Hall Room 339

ERC Trip to Chicano Park

Our Chicano Park event circulates the annual celebration for the Chicano Park movement and will provide students the opportunity to learn about Chicano park and the history behind the park's celebration.

Date: April 19th

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m.

Danzar, meaning “dance” in Spanish, is a cultural event that celebrates Chicanx-Latinx heritage through the art of dance, emphasizing its cultural significance and its connections to civil rights movements like the United Farm Workers movement led by César Chávez. Members of the UC San Diego Dancesport Team will host a beginner-level workshop on Latin Dance.

Date: April 21st

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Location: Great Hall

Adelanté: Roots and Rhythms

Adelanté: Roots and Rhythms is a cultural event celebrating Chicanx, Latinx, and Hispanic heritage through performances, food, and student organizations. This event highlights both the commonalities and rich diversity across Latin American cultures, fostering education, unity, and community engagement. Featured countries include Brazil, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Honduras.

Date: April 29th

Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Location: Sixth College West Lawn

Pilipino Undergraduate Society for Health (PUSH): Health Summit '25

📍/⏰ Day 1: Friday, April 4 @ 5-7:30 PM in the Dolores Huerta Room

📍/⏰ Day 2: Saturday, April 5 @ 1-5 PM in the Stage Room

Health Summit is PUSH’s annual health fair where folks can network with health professionals, ranging from medical students, graduate students, and researchers in health fields like medicine, public health, physician’s assistant, and more! Our professional guests will also be holding panels where attendees can ask questions concerning their career path, advice they'd give to others, etc. We also hold more hands-on workshops, like learning how to take patient vitals and learning how to suture. Health Summit will be across two days this year, and anyone can register and attend, regardless of PUSH membership or Filipino identity! It’s a great opportunity to network with health and STEM professionals and meet like-minded undergraduate students here at UCSD, so make sure to register ASAP through the QR code in our flyer (also available on Instagram @pushucsd)! Feel free to email push.ucsd@gmail.com for any questions!

📅 Every Friday, 12 PM - 2 PM

📍 In-person at Pepper Canyon Hall 264

Take this opportunity to develop your writing with personalized coaching in framing competitive research abstracts and applications. Whether you’re a first-time applicant or refining your work, our mentors are here to help.

For more information, reach out to Omar Padilla at o1padilla@ucsd.edu.

Come grab a donut and coffee and chat with the Transfer Retention Specialist about academic strategies, tips, resources, and more! 

📅 Thursday, April 3rd, 5 PM - 10 PM

📍 Library Walk

Matsuri means 'festival' in Japanese, and together with Nikkei Student Union, and the Japanese Student Association, they are hosting their very own Matsuri right here at UCSD! Come and try delicious Japanese foods, play Japan-inspired little games, take photos with props at the Photo Booth, and enjoy the many music and dance performances!

📅 Wednesday, April 9th, 11 AM - 3PM

📍 Library Walk

Check out our Annual Off-Campus Housing Fair on Library Walk during Spring Quarter, Week 2. Talk to potential property managers, meet potential roomies, receive goodies from the free pop-up thrift, and get connected with on and off campus housing resources to support you! Make to sure to register for the Roommate Mixer by April 4th.

📅 Mondays, every other week, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

📍 UCSD Womens Center

Trans and Gender Diverse Group

Tuesdays | 2-3 PM | Cross Cultural Center

Are you questioning your gender? Do you need a space to discuss your gender identity with others who may be going through the same thing? This group allows students to explore their thoughts and feelings related to their gender identity.

Join this group to build community, share experiences, and get support while navigating the world outside the gender binary. No matter where you are on the gender spectrum, you are welcome here! This CAPS group is cofacilitated with our STRIDE coordinators.

Queer Community Connections

Tuesdays | 1-2 PM | Cross Cultural Center

The Queer Community Connections group is a place to meet and gain support while discussing your sexual and/or gender identities in a confidential setting. This group is for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual, intersex, and people questioning their sexual or gender identity.

Topics are determined by group participants and can include queer joy, life stressors, sociopolitical climate, family/cultural issues, etc. This CAPS group is cofacilitated with our STRIDE coordinators.

Queer Community Connections for Graduate and Professional Students

Wednesdays | 4-5:15 PM | Cross Cultural Center

This in-person connections space exists to create space for community development and to foster a sense of belonging. The content is guided by community members and often focuses on Queer issues and/or general graduate and professional student issues.

Examples include personal and professional relationships, Queer topics in academia and media, intersectionality, minority stress and coping with Imposter Syndrome. Conversations will be facilitated by Dr David Kersey.

Yoga as Healing Support Group Registration Open

⏰ Time: Spring Weeks 2-9, Thursdays at 4:30pm

This eight-week yoga series for student survivors of sexual trauma explores reconnection to the mind and body. This program provides a means for participants to connect to their bodies and allows them to explore the benefits of mindfulness, guided practice and meditation. No prior yoga experience is necessary to participate and all supplies are provided.

Apply to College Corps for the 2025-2026 cohort! Address local needs around San Diego County by doing weekly service, gain professional experience, and build community. Next application due date is April 4th, 2025.

Current UC San Diego undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students are eligible to submit applications and essays. Recipients are eligible to receive a ticket to attend the APIAHC Kick-off event on May 1, 2025, campus recognition, and a scholarship (subject to Financial Aid approval) of $1500 (top prize) or $1000 (all other awards).

Submit by 10 AM on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025.

Celebrate the beauty that can emerge during scientific research by entering the Library's Art of Science contest. UC San Diego undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs, faculty, researchers and scientists are invited to submit visually compelling images derived from their scientific work. These submissions are more than just images; they showcase the beauty of scientific exploration, inspiring curiosity and engagement with some of society's most pressing challenges and cutting-edge research. 

The submission period is open now through April 25, 2025. Winning images will receive $75 and be featured in an exhibition at Geisel Library in Fall 2025. 

The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) announced that the 2025 National Scholarship and Awards Program is now underway. The JACL annually offers approximately 30 college scholarships for students who are incoming college freshmen, undergraduates and graduates, and those specializing in law and the creative/performing arts. There are also financial aid scholarships for those demonstrating a need for financial assistance.  

Scholarship Program guidelines, instructions, and applications have been posted on the JACL website, www.jacl.org, and can be accessed by clicking the “Youth” tab on the menu bar.

For more information on the National JACL Scholarship Program, contact Scholarship Program Manager, Matthew Weisbly at scholarships@jacl.org.

Achieve your Higher Education Dreams

In just one application, our Common Scholarship Application provides students access to more than 150 scholarship opportunities with awards ranging from $1,000 to more than $5,000.

In 2024, San Diego Foundation awarded a record-breaking $4.9 million in scholarships to more than 1,200 San Diego students.

We are happy to announce that Price Center has expanded its hours to provide students with more options for late-night studying. Price Center East (Levels 1 & 2) and Burger King will now be open 24 hours Monday through Thursday and Open Desk and Sun God Lounge will now be open until 2am Monday through Thursday.

Tritons Connect is open to all students, alumni, staff/faculty, and the UC San Diego community. Join us to connect 1:1 or in groups, post and apply for job opportunities, get matched with or be a mentor, and so much more. Signing up is easy!

We are so happy to have you all be part of the CASP family and look forward to seeing you all throughout your time here at UC San Diego.

Visit our Flickr account to view more pictures from our Kickoff event.

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