El Centro's Community Leaders Oliver, Jesus, Jenny and Sophia tabling at Bienvenida 2023

Dear El Chisme Reader,

Congrats on finishing your first week of Fall 2023! We want to continue inviting you all to stop by El Centro to build community, seek academic support and attend our events/programs designed to increase Chicanx/Latinx retention. We look forward to supporting you this academic year!

XOXO,

El Centro

Table of Contents

1. El Centro's Latest Chisme
2. Employment and Professional Opportunities
3. Campus Events and Resources
4. Academic Seminar Course
5. Funding Opportunity

Hello Partner Programs,

The tutoring services team at AATC is excited that tutoring is beginning October 8^th this quarter. We’re in full swing and still hiring many positions for this quarter - especially drop-in tutoring for STEM. Additionally our writing tutor application has opened for folks interested in becoming a writing tutor next quarter.

Please share with any students or student groups who you feel may be interested in a role with AATC. Not only are our tutoring positions highly sought-after because they are challenging and well-paying, but also because tutoring your peers is fulfilling, rewarding work. Our tutors act as guides, meeting the student where they are at. Thus, we are looking for tutors with patience, communication skills, and the ability to work in a variety of drop-in and individual tutoring sessions.

To apply students should go to our website and use the link to apply for a position. There is a flyer attached with more information.

Hi CCLASS,

I'm recruiting an undergraduate researcher to expand my lab group, and would love to get some applications from your students! Would you be willing to circulate the following ad to any students you work with who might be interested in getting involved with biology research? 

Thanks very much,

Laura

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The Bogar Lab in the Department of Plant Biology is looking for an undergraduate researcher to help with several projects in the lab (6-10 hrs/wk, starting Nov. 1, $15.50/hr.) We study symbiosis between plant roots and soil fungi, with particular focus on forest tree ecology. Please apply on Handshake by October 14^th (Job #8304965). Email lmbogar@ucdavis.edu with any questions. We look forward to meeting you!

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Laura M. Bogar

Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Biology

College of Biological Sciences

University of California, Davis

Pronouns: she/her

My name is Katherine Menendez and I am the coordinator for the Center for Regional Change (CRC) Ted Bradshaw Student Engaged Scholar program. I spent many hours during my undergrad at CCLASS, so I am aware of the resource hub the center provides and would love to share this information for you to possibly promote!

The Ted Bradshaw Engaged Student Scholars Program's mission aims to create opportunities for students to develop their community-based research, strengthen skills, get hands-on experience and more. It is open to all UCD undergraduate and graduate students and provides an opportunity for selected Scholars to complete a six-month internship focused on social and/or environmental justice with a campus or community partner organization. It would be great if you could share this resource to students who would benefit from the program!

The promotional flyer is attached and more information about the program on our webpage here.

The application website is: https://forms.gle/zug4h1hoiehV1AJr8.

Dear Aggies,

Congratulations! You are invited to join students from all over California at the 2023 California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education, which will be held in-person on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the University of San Francisco. This conference will provide expert sessions about selecting the right graduate program; the graduate application process; financial aid opportunities; preparing for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and employment prospects. Check out https://www.caldiversityforum.org/ for the schedule and more information.

REGISTRATION

Registration is now open!

The UC Davis Tour Guides Are Hiring! This campus job is looking for highly committed and enthusiastic students from all backgrounds to apply and be a part of our Tour Guide family. We are reaching out to you to hopefully expand our reach and recruit students from your spaces in order to provide a diverse group of students that represent and reflect the university’s diverse student body well. If you have a ListServ, affiliated student groups, or student staff that you think could benefit and grow from this fulfilling job, please share the information and flyer below. 

Application Deadline: October 19th, 2023 

Apply on Handshake with ID #8167559

Linktree regarding more info on the UC Davis Tour Guide Program: https://linktr.ee/tourguiderecruitment

The ICC provides resources and advising for all your resume needs: https://icc.ucdavis.edu/services/fair/prepare/resume

We appreciate your help in this effort and we know your involvement will greatly impact the Tour Guide Program's hiring process immensely. If you have any questions, concerns, or ideas please feel free to contact tourguiderecruitment@gmail.com, or Samantha Solis, the Tour Program Manager, at sisolis@ucdavis.edu. UC Davis Tour Guides are the public face of the university, representing what it means to be an Aggie and we would love your affiliations to be represented in that image! Thank you and Go Ags!

Best Regards,

Tour Guide Recruitment Team

Student Ambassador Council

UC Davis Undergraduate Admissions

2023 - 2024 Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Undergraduate Advisory Board

Be part of this inaugural Hispanic Serving Institution Initiative student board and collaborate with HSI leaders to advise on major initiatives that impact the academic student experience on a variety of topics.

Dear Colleagues,

The Internship and Career Center is excited to offer students and alumni two days of career fairs this month - the Business and Public Service Career Fair on 10/18 and STEM Career Fair on 10/19. Recruiting starts early and we want to make sure Aggies have a chance to connect with potential employers at the start of the recruiting season!

Registration is open for students and alumni - please help us get the word out using the Marketing ToolKit! This includes suggested copy, social graphics, email graphics, photo options and more.

Contact ICC Marketing Coordinator with any questions about the marketing toolkits - Sameer Thapa, thapa@ucdavis.edu.

Volunteer Opportunity for Undergraduate Students 

HOPE at Davis (Homeless Outreach through Prevention and Education) is a non-profit student-run advocacy organization focused on serving and advocating for our unhoused neighbors in our community.  

At HOPE, we aim to:

a. provide university students in Davis with opportunities to engage and advocate for unhoused and/or low-income individuals

b. empower local unhoused individuals by cultivating a supportive and judgment-free environment

c. destigmatize homelessness by educating members of the greater Davis community on how to advocate for unhoused/low-income individuals

Some volunteer opportunities in HOPE include: 

-Volunteering at local shelters and transitional housing around Yolo County

-Volunteering at our club’s Showers Program, a program in which we host free weekly showers open to the public at a campus locker room

-Hosting various community events, such as our annual free haircuts event (Fresh Cuts Fresh Starts), our annual HOPE Mobility Fair to provide transportation resources, our annual Benefit Concert, and other events to further provide resources to community members

-Distributing refreshments and COVID-related health supplies to those living outside through street outreach

As a member of HOPE, you will have the opportunity to plan out and participate in our events while gaining experience in service and advocacy for unhoused individuals. Additionally, you will be able to implement new projects throughout the year that you believe will help our community members. 

We are currently recruiting new members to join us and volunteer with our organization. If you are interested, please feel free to attend our info nights on Wednesday, October 11th from 6:10-7:00 PM in person at Wellman 234 and Wednesday, October 18th from 7:30-8:20 PM via Zoom. Zoom meeting links will be posted on our website and social media accounts. Our online application is open from Monday, October 2nd through Friday, October 20th at tinyurl.com/hopefall23. Details about volunteer requirements will be on the application link. If you have any questions, please reach out to us through hopeatdavis@gmail.com or our Facebook and Instagram @hopeatdavis. For more details about our organization, please visit our website at https://www.hopeatdavis.org/. We look forward to reading your applications and getting to know you!

Application Link: 

https://tinyurl.com/hopefall23

Zoom Info Session Link: 

https://tinyurl.com/hopef23info

Join Us For ColorStack Orientation! Interested in CS? Looking for community? ColorStack is a new student org for Black, Latinx/Chicanx, and Indigenous students in Computer Science! Join us at our first orientation meeting Monday, October 9th @ 6 PM in Walker Hall 1310 and learn more about what we’re all about! :) We welcome all majors and background to come and hang out with us!

Hello! Our fall application cycle has just opened and will be closing on Oct 15. If you could repost this on your story we would really appreciate it! We accept applications from any major and not only provide accessible and free healthcare but we have robust outreach programs to reach out to Oak Park in Sacramento with Youth XPlosion which is one of our long term partners which has a large presence in the community. We are especially seeking Spanish speakers as interpreters as many of our patients are Spanish speaking and we are one of the few Davis student run clinics that offer Spanish interpretation services every clinic. Thank you!

BlerdOut Community Gathering

Please share with any students who might be interested in connecting with others around all things Geekdom! Please share with any stakeholders or partner units you have as well.

Examples of Geekdom: Anime, Manga, Video Games, Table Top Gaming, DnD, comics, Superhero’s, fantasy, science fiction and so much more!

Dear Students,

The first theirStory Seminar is happening Thursday, October 12^th, from 4-6pm at Putah Creek Lodge! Attendees are encouraged to RSVP using the QR code in the flyer; the talks will be available on Zoom as well in-person, and refreshments will be provided at Putah Creek Lodge.

Special thanks to the many graduate students from CBS who have helped to organize this seminar series!

Celebrate California Latino Heritage Month

The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) and its supporting departments, invite you to celebrate California Latino Heritage Month – Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger California. Through virtual and in-person events, CNRA departments, commissions, and conservancies will be honoring Latino leaders in the environmental field who work to protect the environment for current and future generations and encourage others to become environmental stewards.

Several upcoming events are scheduled and all are welcome:

Tuesday October 10 -

Secretary Speaker Series--Nurturing Heritage, Cultivating Empowerment and Conservation - Embracing Latino Roots for a Stronger Future

• Description: Join us for an inspiring webinar as we celebrate Latino Heritage Month by delving into the rich tapestry of stories, experiences, and triumphs that shape the Latino community. Through powerful narratives and shared journeys, we will explore the essence of heritage, resilience, and growth, while also highlighting the deep connection between Latino heritage and the environment. We will also discuss how embracing your roots can empower you to navigate life's challenges and inspire positive change within your community. Don't miss this opportunity to hear personal stories and insights for embracing heritage while actively participating in conservation efforts and enjoying the beauty of outdoor spaces.
• Time: Noon -1 p.m.
• Register: https://ca-water-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hhf8IN_GTsyMuKqjWb9-3A

Wednesday October 11 -

Career Pathways

• Description: Panelists representing departments from across the California Natural Resources Agency will provide insight on how they got their start, overcoming barriers and what they envision for the future for Latinos in careers in resources. Join us to learn first-hand the kinds of meaningful careers that are impactful available in natural resources! You will also learn about resources available to you to help you get started. 
• Time: 11 a.m.-Noon
• Register: https://tinyurl.com/CNRA-Latino-Heritage-Career-Pathways

Saturday October 15 -

Castro Adobe Open House: Vaqueros, Bulls, and Bearrs! Oh my!

• Description: State Parks invites you to tour Castro Adobe. This 90-minute tour is led by docents who will share the history of the Castro family, and the two-story adobe hacienda built over 170 years ago. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon touring Rancho San Andres Castro State Historic Property and learn about the Vaquero culture and living during the Mexican Rancho Period of California history. 
• Time: 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Where: Rancho San Andrés Castro Adobe State Park Property Watsonville
• Register: Reserve your 90-minute tour of the Castro Adobe at SantaCruzStateParks.as.me/CastroAdobeOpenHouse. 

CNRA Cultural Diversity Website

Pre-Health Conference at UC Davis

The UC Davis Pre-Health Conference is an opportunity to connect with admissions representatives, explore within and between professions, and learn from practicing physicians.  

Learn more and register before 10/8!

Register directly.

Pre-Health Students - come from across the US to attend to build relationships with schools. Learn more about the day:

• 9 am - 12 pm: Pre-Health Fair
• `Meet with school admissions from all health fields including
• Including: UC Davis, St. George's University, Duke University
• Access our current directory list 
• 1 - 4 pm: Workshops
• Access our current schedule
• Unique workshops during the 3 sessions
• Learn from practicing professionals, schools, and other experts
• Examples: Admissions Panel, GRE Prep, MCAT Prep, Suturing

HPA will be highlighting schools and workshop during Orientations! Resources on how to navigate the day, ask good questions, and more, coming soon. Connect with us on social media. 

Learn more and register before 10/8!

Register directly.

Do you or anyone you know need support with navigating academic probation or dismissal? Register for this course specifically curated for Chicanx/Latinx students! This is a great opportunity to boost your GPA and receive units!

Instructor: Dr. Natalia Carporale

Co-Instructor: Rodrigo Bonilla

CRN# 34301

Time & Date: Tuesday's from 1:40 pm to 3:30 pm - Starting October 10th

Location: Memorial Union 210 - El Centro's Conference Room

The Student Programming Fund application process, for funding in 2024-25, is now open with a first-round deadline of Monday, October 9, 2023, 5:00 pm.

A second round of applications will be accepted from 12/4/23 through 2/12/24.

All campus units that provide co-curricular student services and support for student groups are eligible to apply for one-time funding from the Council on Student Affairs and Fees (COSAF). The Funding Request form is now available for programs/events taking place in the 2024-25 academic year.

For eligibility details, and to apply, please visit the Student Affairs website:

https://studentaffairs.ucdavis.edu/student-opportunities/get-funding/programming-fund

Proposals will be reviewed by the Council on Student Affairs and Fees (COSAF) during Fall and Winter quarters. Finalists will be contacted to schedule a proposal presentation at a council meeting during Spring quarter, with the intent of COSAF making priority funding decisions by the end of April 2024.

Please feel free to share this call for proposals with your staff and students. Any questions can be directed to: vcsastudentprogramfunds@ucdavis.edu.