Week 7 Fall Quarter
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A Sixth Spirit Giveaway
As midterms are ending and quarantine continues, we could all use something to help bring us together. The Sixth College Student Council Program Board is accepting sign ups for a free Sixth College Quarter-Zip. Be one of the first 200 to fill out the Google Form and receive special Sixth College gear to show off on instagram. Sign up here!!!
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Academic Advising Webinar: Winter Quarter Enrollment
Join Sixth College Academic and Peer Advisors as we share information about the enrollment process for your next quarter. We'll talk about the first/second pass system, prioritizing courses, resources for planning and more. Visit Academic Advising Webinars to register and more for info! Join us November 17th, 2020 from 1:00-2:00 pm and November 18th from 2020, 4:00-5:00 pm!
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Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week
Below is a list of events coming up for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, all of which are free and open to the public. Throughout the week, students, faculty and staff are encouraged to donate canned goods, cereal/granola boxes, and hygiene items to the food pantry, or make an online donation. Click here to give to the Triton Food Pantry.
Chipotle Fundraiser, Nov. 11, 4 to 8 p.m., La Jolla Village Drive location Learn about Housing and Food Insecurity Tabling, Nov. 13, 1 to 3 p.m. Library Walk Get to Know The Hub, Nov. 14, 1 to 2:30 p.m., First Floor of Original Student Center Tabling from the Triton Food Pantry, Nov. 15, noon to 3 p.m Housing Town Hall, Nov. 16, 4 to 6 p.m., Village West Building 2 Room 2-C Pop up Triton Food Pantry tabling, Nov. 17, noon to 3 p.m., Library Walk Learn more!
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International Education Week 11/16
Join the Division of Global Education to support and acknowledge our international community Nov. 16 – 20 (Mon.-Fri). As Tritons, we recognize and value the many significant contributions our international students, scholars, faculty and staff offer to our campus, greater community, and country. They positively influence the many jewels of diversity that enhance the rich and ever-expanding culture of UC San Diego. IEW is an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. We invite you to view the IEW calendar of events and participate in expanding your cultural awareness and celebrating our international community and their many valuable contributions. The year we feature speaker presentations, cooking class, webinars, Study Abroad opportunities, panel discussions, social events, Global Trivia and a Chilean Film Festival on Friday!
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Thanks Fur Everything!
oin CoBoard as we make virtual thank you cards for your friends, family, and professors to celebrate Thanksgiving. Canva templates will be provided, but are optional. Bring your snacks and chill with us! Join us Friday, November 20th from 6 PM - 7 PM PST on zoom!
Instagram: @sixthcoboard or 6coboard@gmail.com
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Believe in Your Big Idea!
Big Ideas is the University of California’s leading early-stage social innovation competition. Now in its 15th year, Big Ideas provides funding (up to $20K!), support and validation to interdisciplinary teams of graduate and undergraduate students who have transformative solutions to real-world problems. This year’s contest will feature new tracks, including Pandemic Response & Recovery and Data & AI. Not sure if your idea/project/team is a good fit for Big Ideas? Attend one ofour upcoming information sessions (RSVP here) or sign up for an online or in-person advising session to discuss your big idea and to learn more about the contest criteria.
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RA/HA Selection
Take your Sixer and Triton experience to the next level by applying to be one of UC San Diego's premier student leaders: A Sixth College Resident Assistant/Housing Advisor(RA/HA)! Our selection process for the 2021-2022 academic year will begin soon! For the first time, we are requiring that all prospective new RA candidates attend an information session at one of the below times! *You will need to email ResLifeSelection@ucsd.edu if you were unable to make the scheduled Information Sessions from Week 4.*
We are excited to have you consider Sixth College to be your home as an RA! We are very proud of how we provide excellence in service to our residents and hope you will consider yourself as part of our family too!
Apply online here:https://hdh-web.ucsd.edu/ssoStudent/RAHAApply
Applications open on November 2nd at 12Noon (PST) and close Dec. 14th at 12Noon (PST)!
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Ethics Center seeking candidates for Ethics and Science Representatives
UC San Diego hosts San Diego's Center for Ethics in Science and Technology. The Center's programs foster conversations between scientists and the public about the ethical challenges of new developments in science and technology. To maximize communication and relevance to the scientific community, the Center is seeking upper division student volunteers to serve as representatives. Time commitment can be nominal, but your role will be important to the meeting the Center's goals. If you are interested, please complete the brief Google form here.
A call for student participation! The Center for Ethics in Science and Technology (Ethics Center) is administratively housed at UC San Diego. The primary activity of the Center is monthly public forums at San Diego's science museum (the Fleet Science Center) in Balboa Park. The focus of these events is to engage the public in conversations about the ethical challenges that must be faced to maximize benefit while mitigating or eliminating risks of new developments in science and engineering. The current pandemic and the resulting ethical and scientific challenges is a timely example of how important these conversations are.
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Sixers Engaged Apart
Attention all Sixers! We are happy to introduce our website SEA - Sixers Engaged Apart! Check out our new Sixers Engaged Apart (SEA) website for COVID-19 updates, virtual resources, and more.
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Return to Learn Program: COVID-19 Screening
Are you staying on campus during the academic year? Stay up to date with the Return to Learn Fall Plan, CA Covid Notify, Q&A: Covid spread, testing/screening and more! Click here for more details.
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COVID-19 Basic Needs Resources
Check out all the available resources to help you get through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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To access walk-in advising, please log into the Virtual Advising Center. An announcement at the top of the homepage will include additional instructions. You must sign in 15 mins before end of walk-in period to meet with an advisor. To schedule appointment by calling 858-534-9001. Must make appointment at least 24 hours in advance. Note: Hours are subject to change. See our website for any changes
Stay up to date with all academic resources via Sixth College Advising YouTube Channel As always if you have any questions regarding content, ask us through Virtual Advising Center.
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Tritons Rock Hunger is the annual UC San Diego Food Drive that benefits the San Diego Food Bank and the Triton Food Pantry. Due to Pandemic restrictions, the two-week drive will be run virtually, therefore non-perishables will not be accepted. 1 dollar = 5 meals.
Join us Nov. 15th - Nov. 18th in fundraising.
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Interested in learning about the top tech companies in these uncertain times? Attend UCSD's premier engineering career conference Matcha! Matcha is the only student-run engineering career conference at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD).This week-long event provides students with the opportunity to learn, network, and interact with top tech companies through info sessions and workshops. Open exclusively to UCSD students, Matcha is organized by the Triton Engineering Student Council, which supports over 45+ engineering student organizations at the Jacobs School of Engineering. The event will take place virtually on the week of November 16-20, 2020 with companies presenting every single day.
Join us Wednesday Nov 16th - 20th from 9:00am to 4:00pm
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An Evening with America Ferrera
Join us for an unforgettable live event with America Ferrera, award-winning actress, director and producer known for her breakthrough role as “Betty Suarez” on ABC’s hit comedy, Ugly Betty. For her performance, Ferrera was recognized with a Golden Globe®, Emmy® and Screen Actors Guild Award®, as well as ALMA and Imagen Awards. Brought to you by ERC, Student Council of ERC and the Council of Provosts, registration is now open for An Evening with America Ferrera.
Join us Tuesday, November 17th 4:00pm (PST)
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Restorative Justice Circle on the Global Intersections of the Black Identity
Using Restorative Justice Circle practices, this session is designed to engage participants in community building while processing through the impacts of anti-blackness and xenophobia in the U.S. and abroad.
Join us Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 6pm
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Warren & Outreach De-Stress with Arts and Crafts
Create a collage of what your home state or country looks like and jam out to your favorite songs to relieve stress! One lucky student will win a $20 Amazon gift card!
Join us Tuesday, November 17th, 6:00-7:00pm
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Alumni Table Talk: Social Justice in Law
Alumni Table Talks is a program dedicated for alumni to share their personal and professional experiences to current students, and for students to ask questions as they embark on their own journey. For our very first Alumni Table Talk we have invited Alumni who are currently practicing law. Please join us to hear the experiences and discuss Social Justice in Law with our beloved Alumni.
Join us Tuesday, November 17th at 6 PM PST – 7:30 PM PST
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The Intersection of Race and Politics
Join Warren and Seventh Colleges for a discussion on the intersection of race and politics featuring three prominent members of the Political Science Department: Professor and Interim Provost Marisa Abrajano, Assistant Professor LaGina Gause, and PhD Candidate and Warren College Alumnus Nhat Dang Do. Together we will uncover trends from the 2020 election, discuss options for civic engagement and research, and share how UC San Diego students can become advocates for change and shape the future of the U.S
Join us November, 18th at 2:00pm PST
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BOSS Week 7 Study Session
UCSD Board of Out-of-State Students present Week 7 Study Session, join us on zoom to study for midterms, meet other UCSD students, and play trivia for a chance to win an Amazon gift card!
Join us Wednesday November 18th 4-6pm PST
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iThrive: Dating & Relationships in the U.S.
iThrive is a series that provides students with an opportunity to explore identity and culture.
Join us Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 7pm Register Via Zoom
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Fall Break Connection Program
Instead of our traditional Thanksgiving Exchange Program, this year we will be matching students who would like to connect with other students over the fall break - because a global pandemic should not be reason enough to prevent us from connecting and celebrating gratitude.
Sign up until Wed. Nov. 18
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Microtomes Scientific Presentation Workshop
Want to present your own research? Microtomes will be hosting a Scientific Presentation workshop led by Professor Ashley L Juavinett on Wednesday 11/18. Come prepared with a 1-5 minute presentation, and Dr. Juavinett will provide feedback on what to improve. Audience members are encouraged to stay and watch presentations even if they aren’t presenting themselves!
Wednesday 11/18/2020 from 7:00-8:00pm
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Fall 2020 Discovering Your Career Compass Workshop
UC San Diego APIMEDA invites you to gain insight and direction as you continue on your journey. Discover you career compass!
Join us Thursday, November 19th at 4:00pm PST on zoom.
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UnderScored (work in progress)
In UnderScored, Ephrat Asherie and her company of dancers explore the forms of club dancing that arose in New York during the 1970s and 1980s as part of the house music scene. The work explores the almost utopian panracial/pansexual scene at the Paradise Garage and other popular venues in the midst of the HIV crisis, which heavily affected the LGBT community and communities of color.
Join us Thursday, November 19th at 7 pm
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Seventh & Outreach De-Stress with Arts and Crafts
Create a collage of what your home state or country looks like and jam out to your favorite songs to relieve stress! One lucky student will win a $20 Amazon gift card!
Join us Thursday, November 19th, 6:00-7:00pm
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The VOICES Leadership program creates space for students to learn leadership skills grounded in an intersectional feminist framework. The Women’s Center is offering 3 VOICES workshops this quarter.
Join us Friday, November 20th at 3:00pm PST for "Understanding Intersectional Feminism"
Join us Friday, December 4th at 3:00pm PST for "Values Based Leadership"
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The Climate Crisis: Beyond the Science
Interested in learning about the effects of anthropogenic climate change on different careers? Please attend our virtual panel, where four contenders -- a wealth manager, a landscape architect, a professor of Atmospheric Science and Physical Oceanography, and a writer -- will discuss for 25 minutes how climate change has affected their given careers, followed by 5 minutes of moderators introducing the Green New Deal at UCSDa nd 30 minutes of Q&A. If interested, please sign using the link in the flyer!
Join us Friday, November 20th from 5:30-6:30pm on zoom!
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Art collection created by queer Latinx from the L.A. area depicting the lifestyle, resilience, and beauty of queer love.
Open weeks 4-6
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December Inter-College Transfer Social Hours
Join us for our second Inter-College Transfer Social Hour of the quarter - this time via Netflix Party! This is the perfect way to stay connected with the Triton Transfer Community while also being socially distant.
Join us Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 5 PM PST – 7 PM PST
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Resilience and Versatility of Black Women
Join us for an art reception displaying the work of Haitian abstract artist Marianata A. Sylvaince (@iartsysam), whose art portrays the confidence and beauty of Black women. She uses her art to showcase both a confident side of her personality as an artist, as well as her soft and emotional side of her artistry.
Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 from 5:00pm-6:30pm
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Open to all student parents! Meet fellow student parents and have your kids show off their creations to one another! Register by Monday, November 16 to receive a craft package for your kids in advance!
Join us Friday, December 4th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm!
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Board of Out of State Students (BOSS) Meetings
B.O.S.S., The Board of Out of State Students, is a student organization that strives to improve the lives of both incoming and continuing out-of-state students by providing informational and community-fostering programs that promote campus resource awareness and social stability. Organization members will gain a greater sense of community, learn more about the various resources on campus for non-residents, and develop themselves as undergraduate students.
Join us at out Friday Meetings from 12:00-12:30pms through our Zoom ID: 345 782 7959
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Join us (virtually) for conversations about our experiences as Black women & femmes and connect with others on campus.
We will meet even week Thursdays from 3:30-5:00pm; stop by when you can and stay for as long as you want.
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Women Writing History Project
Join the Women's Center for Women Writing History: A Coronavirus Journaling Project, inspired by the National Women's History Museum's Women Writing History Project. We invite women, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming people in the UC San Diego community to journal and share their experiences of life during the pandemic.
Follow us on our project Instagram @ucsdwcjournal for daily journaling prompts and to stay connected to the project.
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Women’s Center Fall Student Survey
We know that the upcoming school year will be unusual, and we at the Women’s Center are committed to finding unique and creative ways to support you, be in community, and provide resources. Whether you are an incoming first year or transfer student, continuing student, or graduate student, the Women’s Center is here for you.
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I-House Language Conversation Tables
Learn a language with friends! Learn ASL, French, Korean, Mandarin, or Spanish with a student host in a fun vibrant setting! (occurs regularly between October 20 - December 1) *Co-Curricular Record (CCR)-eligible opportunity*
Join us from 5:00pm - 6:00pm (PST)!
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Whether you’re on campus, at home, or abroad, we want to hear how Fall Quarter is going for you. If you're interested in joining the conversation, please email globalforumihouse@ucsd.edu.
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Participants share ingredients lists and instructions on how to make their favorite dishes I-House posts the content in regular Monday segments
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Do you want to learn how to make a food desert into an oasis, and how to make gourmet instant ramen. Then join the Cross Cultural Center and watch our new series Cooking with the Cross.
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The STEMtorship Network program is intended to create space where gender marginalized undergraduate students can connect and build community within the larger context of STEM as a male dominated field. 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. Students who complete all aspects of the program can receive CCR credit. The STEMtorship Network program has been reimagined to be more flexible! Students can register at any time, choose their level of engagement and attend programs that fit their schedules.
Contact jem32@ucsd.edu for more information
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Globally Engaged Tritons (GET) CCR Certificate
We have created the GET CCR Certificate as an opportunity for students to still get involved, develop their leadership skills, and add to their Co-Curricular Record (CCR) from wherever in the world they may be!
The GET CCR Certificate programs run throughout the academic year! All are hosted virtually.
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Success Coaching Virtual Drop-In Hours
The Student Success Coaching Program is available for drop-in appointments Monday – Thursday. Students are encouraged to meet with any Success Coach to discuss topics such as: Navigating transition and adjustment to being a college student, connections to campus resources and support services, motivation and organization in the virtual environment and much more.
Drop-In appointments Monday – Thursday!
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Triton Tools and Tidbits Podcast
How can we as a campus community support each other, and our students, to succeed in this unique environment? What tools do students need to succeed in an era of physical distancing? How can students maintain connectivity to their networks in a remote environment, sustaining a sense of community while in a non-traditional campus environment? Every Thursday, Triton Tools and Tidbits seeks to answer these questions while highlighting resources available to students across Student Affairs units and the UC San Diego campus community. Visit the website to listen and subscribe!
Every Thursday online
Click on the website link for more details
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Health Promotion Services
Want to spend time doing activities that are fun and engaging? CAPS and the Zone are here to provide you events that will keep you active and have a good time!
Check out the link below to view upcoming events!
Learn More
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RA/HA Selection 21-22
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The application period opens Monday, November 2, 2020 and closes Monday, December 14, 2020. If students would like to learn more about the position, they are welcome to join any of the info sessions listed on the attachment, and as mentioned above. We invite all to apply.
Students interested in applying are required to attend 1 of any 5 of our informational sessions next week, 10/26-10/30. Students may register here.
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Now Hiring - Writing Mentor Job Opportunity
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Do you enjoy work that involves peer collaboration? UCSD's Analytical Writing Program (AWP) is now hiring undergraduates to work as writing mentors for the 2020 - 2021 school year in winter and spring quarters. Writing Mentors within the Analytical Writing Program’s Embedded Writing Mentor Program work with their peers to help them become better, more confident writers—by teaching and leading conversations about students’ writing strengths and challenges.
Zoom interviews are currently being scheduled. Two-quarter positions for winter-spring are available.
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Sixth College Student Council (SCSC)
Thursdays, 5:15pm Online Meeting, please contact us for updates and meeting link if available
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Sixth College CoBoard
Mondays, 7:00pm Online Meeting, please contact us for updates and meeting link if available
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Check back later for more updates!
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