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The Women's Center will be opening at 11 AM, Tuesday, May 21,
for the Spring 2024 Vendor Fair Please join us!
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Women's Center Outstanding Senior Award | |
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Apply for the Women's Center Outstanding Senior Award 2024!
Student award recipient will receive a $500 award to be disbursed by UC San Diego Alumni.
Apply here!
Deadline is Monday, 5/13
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Gender Buffet: Men in the Feminist Movement
CANCELLED on 5/10
Friday l May 10 l 12-1 PM
Women's Center
What does it mean to be a good ally? Join us for Gender Buffet at the Women’s Center on Friday, May 10th, from 12:00-1:00 PM, to discuss Men in the Feminist Movement.
All genders welcome! Light refreshments will be provided.
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Feminist Book Club
CANCELLED on 5/10
Fridays l 10 AM l Women's Center
Join us for the return of Feminist Book Club! This Spring Quarter we will be reading "Burning Girls & Other Short Stories" by Veronica Schanoes, a collection of women-led fantasy fiction short stories. Book Club will be held every Friday, at 10 AM, at the Women's Center.
Visit our calendar for what we'll be discussing each week: http://tinyurl.com/bookclubs24
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Smart Start: Salary Negotiation Workshop
Friday l May 10 l 2-4 PM
Women's Center
AAUW Start Smart is specifically designed to teach you how to negotiate salaries for a new job. In every two-hour workshop you’ll gain confidence in your negotiation style through facilitated discussion and role-play.
This content does have the lens specific for the experiences of gender marginalized folks, but all genders are welcome.
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Oasis Tutoring
Women's Center
Tuesdays, 11 AM-1 PM
Math 10A, 10B
Wednesdays,
10 AM-11 PM
Chem 4, 6a, 6b, 40a, BILD 1,2,3
11 AM-12 PM
Chem 4, 6a, 6b, 40a, BILD 1,2,3
Math 10 a & b, 20 a & b
Join us weekly in the Women's Center for STEM Cafe!
We will have warm beverages and free tutoring from OASIS available
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Women’s Center Graduate Sunset Cafe
Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM
@ the Women's Center
The Women’s Center Graduate Sunset Cafe is a space for graduate students to socialize, de-stress, and study!
We will offer arts and crafts to de-stress after class, food and drinks to re-energize your bodies, and a quiet space to get work done.
The cafe provides a chance for graduate students to prioritize their mental health by encouraging balance in their lives.
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Call for Vendors -
Women's Center Spring Vendor Fair
Hello all UCSD STUDENT 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? Please Note: all vendors MUST be UCSD Students. If so, fill out this google form by Monday, May 13th, by 11:59pm PST, to be considered for the Spring Women Center’s Vendor Fair.
The theme for this Vendor Fair centers around eco-feminism and sustainability. We invite the UCSD community to participate and support the student small businesses. Scan the QR code, use the tinyURL, or find the form in our bio!
https://forms.gle/mGQfWLiYCmtp8Qgr6
The Women's Center vendor fair will take place on TUESDAY, May 21st,
from 11AM - 1 PM.
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Women's Center Grad Yoga Class
Meda Nueva, Cala A-260 Wellness Room, 5:30-6:30 PM, bi-weekly, Tuesdays,
(5/14, 05/28)
RSVP Link:
https://forms.gle/BGyDottFeVivcC1L8.
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.
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Be an Activist
Wednesday l May 14 l 1-2 PM
Women's Center
Get ready to make a difference at 'Be an Activist'!
Join us on May 7th, from 1-2 PM, at the Women’s Center to learn how to exercise your civil rights.
Discover how to register to vote, request a mail-in ballot, create buttons supporting movements, write impactful letters to elected officials, and make effective calls.
Be empowered to take action and make your voice heard! Join us and be an activist for change!
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Psychology of Spending
Wednesday l May 15 l 5-6 PM
Women's Center
The final workshop in the Women's Center Financial Literacy Series, hosted by our partners over at University Credit Union, Psychology of Spending is Wednesday, May 15th, from 5-6pm, in the Women's Center.
This event is part of the iLead program as well. Please contact [email protected] for any questions or accommodations.
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Spring Vendor Fair at the Women's Center
Tuesday l May 21 l 11AM - 1 PM
Women's Center
Come learn about the intersections of Feminism and Environmental Sustainability while supporting students' small businesses! Bring your friends and your tote bags!
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OSD Drop-In Hours
Join virtually May 22nd, or Wednesday, June 5th from 1pm-2pm.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://ucsd.zoom.us/j/92152269793
In hopes to provide resources to those who are connected to the Women's Center, the Office for Students With Disabilities is hosting an informal meet and greet to discuss general questions about the OSD and accommodation process.
Please note, this is not a confidential space, so please keep your questions general.
If you would like to ask confidential questions, please email me directly at [email protected]. I look forward to meeting with you! Caption: Meet Kimberly, a Senior Disability Specialist with the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD).
Connect to get general information and questions answered about the OSD office.
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Women's Center Grad Movie Night
Wednesday l May 22 l 5-7 PM
Women's Center
Join us for a Grad Movie Night, a perfect kick-off to the impending finals week on Wednesday, May 22nd from 5-7PM!
Unwind with other graduate students to recharge before diving back into the world of exams and papers. Please RSVP and let us know what movie you want to watch! Food will be provided.
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Fostering Inclusivity: Intersectional Advocacy for Gender Marginalized Students with Disabilities
Thursday l May 23 l 4:30-6 PM
Women's Center
Join us for "Fostering Inclusivity: Intersectional Advocacy for Gender Marginalized Students with Disabilities," a workshop dedicated to creating a supportive space for dialogue, advocacy, and resource-sharing.
Engage in interactive activities, connect with representatives from OSD and CAPS, and work towards building a more inclusive university community.
Save the date for for May 23rd, 4:30-6 PM, at the Women's Center conference room. See you there!
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Feminist Frames: Maryam's Gender Action Project
Friday l May 24 l 6-8 PM
Women's Center
Join us for the Gender Action Project: Feminist Frames Launch party on Friday, May 24th, from 6-8 pm, in the Women's Center.
Feminist Frames features a physical and online accessible Zine of Feminist Narratives of First-Gen Immigrant Children in America, centering on the intersection of different social identities through lived experiences and its impact on an individual's view on feminist thought among undergraduate students at UC San Diego.
Light refreshments and curated music will be provided in the space.
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Gender Buffet
Every Friday, from 12-1 PM
@ the Women's Center
May 10 GB is CANCELLED
Gender Buffet is a 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!
Light refreshments will be provided.
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Gender Action Projects
Each year, each of our Women's Center Interns develop a
year-long Gender Action Project (GAP) that represents their unique passion, experience, background, and perspective.
A culmination of their work is presented to the community every Spring.
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Working Parents of Teens Support Group
Date: Thursday l May 9 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.
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Working Moms of 0-5 Year Olds Group
Wednesday l May 22 l 1:30-2:30 PM
On Zoom: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/82035703829
Please join us for a supportive discussion and an opportunity to connect with other UC San Diego working moms.
Parenting post-pandemic may still feel like unfamiliar territory for us all, especially for those who were pregnant or gave birth while working remotely, 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 mothers of any age, partnered or single.
Feel free to eat lunch, nurse or be a mom during the discussion.
Subscribe to, or unsubscribe from, the ucsdmoms-l list here
Questions? Please contact Izabel C. Francy at [email protected]
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Let’s Talk About Menopause!
Date: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Time: 12:30-1:30 PM
Location: Zoom - Registration is required:
https://tinyurl.com/TalkMeno
Join us for an open conversational space created for Campus Staff & Faculty where we will explore the topic of menopause and support one another through sharing experiences, feelings, resources, and strategies to better navigate an often-challenging phase of life.
Participants will be invited to share their menopause related topics of interest for future monthly meeting discussions. Personal medical questions must be reserved for consultation with a healthcare provider.
This is a collaboration with the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) and the Women’s Center, facilitated by Izabel Caetano Francy, LCSW, and Jennifer Triana, LCSW, FSAP licensed clinicians, and menopause champion Jess Geipel, all of whom recognize that menopause affects people differently and understand that one person’s experience does not represent all people’s experience.
Feel free to eat lunch during the discussion.
Questions? Please contact Jess Geipel https://[email protected]
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Working Parents of Elementary and Middle Schoolers Support Group
Date: Wednesday l June 5 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 [email protected]
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UC San Diego is offer a series of events to help us better understand the current crisis, and increase our compassion within our Triton community.
Below is a link to event topics, and as each event occurs, additional information will be added providing further information about registration and other relevant details.
Triton's Belong Events
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Mental Health Awareness Month
Check out the the calendar of events here.
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Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) Heritage Month
Check out the calendar of events here.
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APIMEDA Programs & Services
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Unpacking Masculinity: Discussing Mental Health
May 13, 3:00 PM
Cross-Cultural Center
Join us as we engage in conversation for masculine of center
folks to unpack the role masculinity plays in our lives, how we relate to it, and what it means to us in the spaces
we navigate.
Contact information for further inquiries
[email protected]
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Intertribal Resource Center
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Yoga at the Library
Geisel Meeting Room, Geisel Library
Join the Library and Recreation for indoor Vinyasa Flow on Thursdays, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., in the Geisel Meeting Room located at Geisel Library, 1st Floor East. Offered weekly between Weeks 1-10, these classes are by registration only and free for students and staff with an active Recreation Activity Pass (free for students!). Weekly registration is required. Please bring your own yoga mat and props.
https://lib.ucsd.edu/libyoga
Contact information for further inquiries:
Gen Thipatima [email protected]
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Professional Clothes Donation Drive
Triton Transfer Hub, Pepper Canyon Hall, 261
Hi Tritons! Have you heard the news? The Triton Transfer Hub is currently collecting donated professional clothing for an upcoming drive! Donate any gently used professional clothes like dress pants, collared shirts, and blazers to help remove the barriers to professional clothing access.
You can donate clothes at any of our locations around campus, including the Triton Transfer Hub!
https://transferstudents.ucsd.edu/
Contact information for further inquiries
[email protected]
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Victoria Chang: Poetry Reading and Q&A
May 9, 2024, 6:00 PM
Price Center Theater
Join us for the 6th installment of the Humanities Event Series, featuring Victoria Chang, author of With My Back to the World (2024). The collection engages with abstract artist Agnes Martin and explores the interior life of the self as we navigate the challenges of a world too often marked by indifference with wonder, beauty, and humor. Register for your free ticket.
Sponsored by the Revelle College Humanities Program, the New Writing Series, and Marshall College’s Dimensions of Culture. Supported by the AAPI Studies, APIMEDA, and the VC EDI.
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/humatucsd/chang
Contact information for further inquiries
[email protected]
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Kura Oncology Lab Visit and Career Panel
May 10, 2024, 11:00 AM
Event Address:
5590 Morehouse Dr
San Diego, CA 92121
To UC San Diego biology, biochemistry and chemistry undergrads: Don't miss this exciting onsite visit to the Kura Oncology lab where you'll have a site tour, learn about internship and job opportunities, and engage with a panel of Kura scientists. Lunch will be provided, as well as a Lyft code for those who need to rideshare. Space is reserved for the first 30 students who register. Register here by May 9: https://forms.gle/M812PAEfqBpEY3LS8
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2024 Art of Science Contest Voting Period
May 13, 2024, 12:00 AM
Cast Your Vote for the 2024 Art of Science Contest Community Favorite, now through May 31!
Delving into the aesthetic side of scientific investigation, the Library's Art of Science Contest invited participation from UC San Diego students, postdocs, faculty, and project scientists. By casting your vote, you are contributing to the selection of the community's favorite submission, to be showcased at Geisel Library this fall.
Image Credits: Adi Khen, “Bigeye Octopus Suckers” (2021 Art of Science Contest Open Voting Winner).
Vote: https://pollunit.com/polls/2024-art-of-science-voting
https://lib.ucsd.edu/artofscience
More info: https://lib.ucsd.edu/artofscience
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World Bee Day Lecture ft PhD Student Jess Mullins
May 20, 2024, 12:00 PM
Geisel Library, Seuss Room
World Bee Day 2024 is on May 20! Visit Geisel Library’s Seuss Room at noon for a lecture about the native bees of San Diego by Jess Mullins, a PhD student in the Ecology, Behavior and Evolution Department. Also presented during this World Bee Day program will be a live performance of Renaissance composer Charles Butler’s “Bee Madrigal” featuring singers Libby Weber, Helen Mout, Brad Fox and Scott Paulson. Of note, madrigal composer Butler (1571–1647) was also an important beekeeper of the era.
https://library.ucsd.edu/news-events/events/world-bee-day-lecture-featuring-phd-student-jess-mullins/
Contact information for further inquiries
Scott Paulson
[email protected]
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Women in Leadership 2024
Get ready for a night of inspiration and empowerment on Thursday, May 23, at 6:30 p.m. as the annual Women in Leadership event takes off at the Price Center East Ballroom. Through a candid and timely conversation, this year's distinguished panel will share their personal stories and vision of how women can help lead our nation to a better future.
Featured panelists include:
* Ina Garten, cookbook author and television host
* Michelle Hanabusa, founder and creative director of the community-driven streetwear brand UPRISERS and co-founder and COO of Hate Is A Virus, a nonprofit dedicated to dismantling hate and racism
* Margot Lee Shetterly, author of “Hidden Figures,” a New York Times bestseller that inspired a hit movie.
* Moderated by: Lynn Sherr, author and award-winning journalist
GET TICKETS
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FREE Online HR Management Info Session
May 31, 2024, 11:00 AM
Online
Are you considering a career in Human Resources? UC San Diego Extended Studies offers a variety of HR courses for anyone who is looking to enter the field, advance their career, or maintain their credentials with recertification hours. Our courses and programs are designed to provide participants with the latest information and practical insights in order to become responsible and effective professionals.
Please join us for a free information session over Zoom to learn more about our Human Resource Management Certificate and our specialized HR courses.
https://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/courses-and-programs/careers-in-human-resources
For more information, contact the Program Manager Chiara Cescon at [email protected].
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Commencement 2024
June 15, 2024, 6:00 PM
RIMAC Field
Call for Volunteers: UCSD Commencement 2024
Are you interested in a volunteering opportunity at UC San Diego? Commencement ceremonies will take place on Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16. Join us in celebrating thousands of graduates and welcoming their guests in this important achievement. Volunteers allow us to ensure the success of this event and guarantee fulfilling experiences.
If you are interested, please complete this form, Bit.ly/CommencementVolunteers to sign up for one or more shifts. Deadline to register is May 31, 2024.
Event Page Link
https://commencement.ucsd.edu
Contact information for further inquiries
Email: [email protected]
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Changemaker Institute
Apply to the College Corps Today!
Interested in earning up to $10,000 while serving your community? Passionate about local issues around Climate Change, K-12 Education, Food Insecurity, and/ or Public Health? Apply to be a College Corps Fellow TODAY for the 2024-2025 academic school year and serve your community!
College Corps is a fellowship open to all undergraduate students-including CA Dream Act Students! We will accept rolling applications until May 15th!
https://collegecorps.ucsd.edu
Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions!
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TYMMN Board Application 2024-2025
Creating holistic educational mentorship for youth in SD-TJ
region. Rooted in empathy and anti-savior allyship. We
encourage anyone passionate about community organizing migration, cross-cultural collaboration to apply!
Contact information for further inquiries
[email protected]
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Courses, Jobs, Internships & Scholarship Opportunities | |
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Mixed Empowerment Summit 2024
May 18, 2024, 11:00 AM
Cross Culture Center, Price center East 2nd Floor
Join us for the conference filled with critical dialogue about Mixed Identity, crafts, and community building.
For more info, email [email protected] or direct message @UCSD_MSU on Instagram!
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TYMMN Board Application 2024-2025
Creating holistic educational mentorship for youth in SD-TJ
region. Rooted in empathy and anti-savior allyship. We
encourage anyone passionate about community organizing
migration, cross-cultural collaboration to apply!
Contact information for further inquiries
[email protected]
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Summer TRELS Applications Now Open!
Interested in conducting research during the Summer Quarter?! Applications for Summer TRELS open. With the research program, you will conduct research, network with peers and faculty, gain critical skills, present at conferences, and earn a $5,000 stipend!
More information can be found at trels.ucsd.edu
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Guiding Principles of UC San Diego's Women's Center |
We embrace the multiple FACES of our community and our work is grounded in the following principles: Feminism, Awareness, Community, Empowerment and Social Justice. Read more about F.A.C.E.S.
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Thank you for reading the Women's Center E-Weekly. We value your time and appreciate hearing from you. Please feel free to contact us with comments, thoughts, ideas, suggestions or concerns.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://women.ucsd.edu
Women's Center Community Space Hours
Monday-Thursday: 10AM-6PM
Friday: 10AM - 3PM
Women's Center Spring 2024 Closures
Tuesday, May 21, opening at 11 AM, for Spring 2024 Vendor Fair
Wednesday, May 29, Closing at 4 PM, for STEMtorship Dinner
Women's Center staff are available Monday-Friday during the University’s operational hours, reach out at [email protected] if you need assistance.
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