Sense of Belonging Focus Groups

Two dates offered:

Wednesday l October 23 l 5-6:30 PM

Wednesday l October 30 l 3-4:30 PM

Location: Women's Center

We want to hear from you! Tell us, how can UC San Diego support belonging? You are invited to join us at the Women’s Center for an opportunity to share your experiences of belonging on campus.

As compensation for your time and expertise, the first 15 students to sign-in to the in-person event will receive a $20 gift card.

Food and drinks will be available to all participants.

Eligibility to Participate: -Are you an undergraduate student at UC San Diego? -Are you 18+? -Do you self-identify as a woman (trans or cis), non-binary, or gender non-conforming? (The research team understands this is one of many identities you may hold and invites you to bring all of them to the space!) -Do you want to share your experiences of belonging on campus and help shape institutional metrics, policies, and practices to increase student belonging at UC San Diego? (If you are not eligible for this research call, there may be another opportunity to participate in a future call!)

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Senseofbelonging@ucsd.edu

Feminist Book Club: The Right to Sex

Every other Wednesday l 2-3 PM

Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, & 10

Women's Center

Join Feminist Book Club! This Fall Quarter we will be reading "The Right to Sex: Feminism in the 21st Century", by Amia Srinivasan, a collection of essays on gender, sex, sexuality, and gender-based violence.

Book Club starts Wednesday, October 2nd, at 2pm, at the Women's Center, and will meet Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, & 10.



The first 5 students to attend our first meeting will receive a free copy! Visit our calendar for what we'll be discussing each week: tinyurl.com/bookclubf24

Understanding Your Credit Report and Score

Wednesday l October 16 l 5-6 PM

Women's Center

Join us to kick off the Financial Literacy Series at the Women's Center with our partners from the University Credit Union. Hosted on Wednesday, October 16th, from 5-6pm, we will talk about understanding your credit report and credit score and ways to start building credit.



OASIS STEM Tutoring

Thursdays l 3-5 PM l Women's Center

Math 3C, 10A-B, PHYS 1A

Starting Week 2, join us weekly in the Women's Center for STEM Cafe! We will have warm beverages and free tutoring from OASIS available Thursdays, from 3-5pm, in our Large Conference Room.

Gender Bites: Breaking Down Bridgerton

Monday l October 21 l 2-3 PM

Women's Center

Dearest Gentle Reader, please join us on Monday, October 21st, from 2-3pm, for our first Gender Bite (formerly Gender Buffet) of the social season: Breaking Down Bridgerton!

We will be discussing what the show does well and where it falls short, incorporating topics such as representation, consent, and class.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Grad Yoga Class

Mondays l 5-6 PM l 10/7-12/2

NUEVO EAST - 309 SMALL MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

Join us for a rejuvenating yoga workout every other week to relieve stress and release those feel-good endorphins!

This guided Yoga session welcomes individuals of all skill levels and promotes self-care in the graduate student community! Please bring your own yoga mat/towel.

Vendor Fair Call for Vendors

Do you want a space to publicly display and sell your products, items, or curated closet for a special event at the Women’s Center?

If so, fill out the form in our LinkTree by Monday October 21st, 2024 by 11:59pm PST to be considered as a vendor.

https://tinyurl.com/StudentVendorFair24

All vendors must be current UCSD students. For questions or accommodations, please email women@ucsd.edu

Witch, Please!

The Controversial

Feminisms of Witchcraft

Friday l October 25 l 12-1:30 PM

Women's Center

Join us for "Witch, Please!" as we delve into the history of witchcraft and examine the ways in which the witch trope has been used to control women's bodies and expressions.

In her presentation, Nikita Harwich ‘27, explores the history and construction of the witch and how it has been used to police the expression and freedoms of women and gender marginalized folk for centuries.

Snacks will be provided. For any questions or accommodations, please email women@ucsd.edu

Public Speaking Workshop: Engage and Inspire-Strategies for Successful Speaking

Monday l October 28 l 4:30-6 PM

Women's Center

Do you feel nervous or unprepared when you speak in public? Do you want to command attention, deliver impactful presentations, and inspire your audience?

Join us for a speaker coaching workshop designed to help you become a confident and captivating communicator so you can develop the confidence and skills to share your unique perspective with the world. Essential Skills: Learn the art of public speaking, including effective delivery, body language, and audience engagement. Confidence Building: Develop the self-assurance and belief in your abilities to command attention and inspire others. Personal Growth: Public speaking can boost your self-esteem, increase your confidence, and equip you with the tools to succeed academically and professionally. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock your potential and become a powerful voice in your community.

For questions or accommodation, please email women@ucsd.edu

Be an Activist

Tuesday l October 29 l 4:30-6 PM

Women's Center

Join us to learn how to exercise your civil rights. Discover how to find your polling place or mail-in dropbox, request a provisional ballot, spot misinformation, what a YES/NO vote means on various CA propositions, and more!

Gender Bites Fall 2024 Calendar

Gender Bites is a bi-weekly informal dialogue on issues connected to gender.

We offer discussion on a new topic every week, from elections to pop culture, we discuss it all!

Join us for a new topic every other Monday, from 2-3PM, at the Women's Center, starting Monday October 21st.

Light refreshments will be provided.

The Women's Center is located in the original student center. We are above Blue Pepper and across from Main Gym. For questions or accommodations please email women@ucsd.edu

STEMinist Network

The STEMinist Network is a drop-in program that creates opportunities for gender marginalized undergraduate students in STEM to connect and build community within the larger context of STEM as a male dominated field.

We focus on gender and science, community building, and professional development. We use the term “gender marginalized” to recognize the impact of sexism on many communities including, but not limited to, transgender women, cisgender women, transgender men, non-binary individuals, and gender non-conforming individuals.

Register in our LinkTree or on our website.

Let’s Talk About Menopause! 

(For Staff & Faculty)

Thursday l October 24 l 12:00-1:30 PM

Location: Zoom - Registration is required:

https://tinyurl.com/talkmeno3

Please join us for a presentation followed by Q and A with our special guest Dr. Sandra Rice, a board-certified internal medicine specialist and author of the book, The Estrogen Question: Know Before You Say “No” to HRT.

Most of Dr. Rice’s 42-year career was spent caring for mid-life women, and her long tenure in practice gave her firsthand experience following women from their reproductive years well into their postmenopausal years. As an internist specializing in chronic disease management, she has been particularly concerned about how the menopause transition affects women’s health across their lifespans.

She is a member of the Menopause Society (formerly the North American Menopause Society) and the International Menopause Society. She has been active in her community raising menopause awareness.

This event is sponsored by the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) and the Women’s Center.

Feel free to eat lunch during the discussion.

Questions? Please contact Jess Geipel jgeipel@ucsd.edu

Working Parents of Elementary and Middle Schoolers Support Group

Date: Wednesday l November 6 l 12-1 PM

Location: Zoom Meeting

https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/86957940529

Please join us for a supportive discussion and an opportunity to connect with other UCSD remote working parents.

Parenting post-pandemic may still feel like unfamiliar territory for us all, especially returning to work & school after a year+ of remote learning and various hybrid schedules, not to mention the difficulty balancing roles amid a variety of stressors. Parenting is never 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.

Open to all UC San Diego campus Faculty and Staff parents of any age, partnered or single.

Feel free to eat lunch or parent as needed during the discussion.

Questions? Please contact Izabel C. Francy at icfrancy@ucsd.edu

Working Parents of Teens Support Group

Date: Thursday l November 14 l 1-2 PM

On Zoom: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/81090977661

Calling all parents of teens! Please join us for a supportive discussion and an opportunity to connect with other UC San Diego parents.

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 working parent.

Open to all UC San Diego campus Faculty and Staff parents of teens ages 12 and up.



We acknowledge that developmental levels vary. Please join this group or any of the other support groups as you feel appropriate based on you/your child’s needs.

Check out the calendar of events!

Fall 2024 Events and Offerings

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First Gen Speaks

Oct. 17, 2024, 5:00 PM

International House, Great Hall

UC San Diego welcomes advocate and national bestselling author Alejandra Campoverdi for a discussion of her best-selling book, First-Gen: A Memoir.

This event will feature a Q&A with Alejandra moderated by Lisa Ordóñez, Dean of UC San Diego's Rady School of Management and a fellow first-generation student. The event will also include an audience Q&A and book signing.

The first 25 UC San Diego students to check in at the event will receive a copy of the book, courtesy of the UC San Diego Library!

https://tinyurl.com/firstgenspeaks

For more information, visit tinyurl.com/firstgenspeaks