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SPRING QUARTER WEEK 2

Spotlights • Academic Advising • Events • Job Opportunities • Public Meetings
Scholarships • Basic Needs Resources • Commuter Resources • Campus Resources 

SPOTLIGHTS


Student Leadership Awards

It’s that time of year for the Student Leadership Awards! We are receiving applications for the Student Leadership Awards that are due on Friday, April 16, 2021 @ 11:55 pm. Here are the categories for this year’s awards: The Dean’s Award for Leadership and Service The Teal Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior The Alumni Association Outstanding Student Award Oceanids Service and Leadership Award Apply now!


Instagram Live - Sixth College & TRELS

Please join Provost Lakshmi Chilukuri from Tuesday, April 6th at 3:00pm PST for an Instagram live session on the Sixth College Instagram account (@sixthcollege) devoted to the Triton Research & Experiential Learning Scholars (TRELS) program.  We will be joined by TRELS program coordinator Tyler Rogers to discuss ways to get involved in research & experiential learning opportunities, including the upcoming TRELS summer program (applications due by April 22nd).


Triton Fest Presents: Cooking with Antoni Porowski

Join Triton Fest, Triton Food Pantry, and ASCE for a live cooking demo + Q&A with the star from Netflix's hit series "Queer Eye", Antoni Porowski! Join us April 8th from 5:00-6:00pm PST amd don't forget to register for this event, you won't want to miss it!


Join Sixth CoBoard

JOIN SIXTH COLLEGE COBOARD if you are looking for a chance to garden on our terrace and to have fun in a low-stakes leadership role! It’s never too late to join CoBoard, and this is a great way to get involved without having to wait until next year! All Sixth residents/students are welcome... first year students are highly encouraged to join! Join us at our GBMs every Monday at 7:00pm and also check us out on instagram @sixthcoboard.


Peer Advisor Job Opportunity!

Sixth College Academic Advising wants YOU! We are hiring Peer Advisors for the 2021-2022 academic year. Please go to Handshake and search job #4610642 for more detailed information. Deadline to apply is April 16, 2021


ART OF SCIENCE CONTEST

Need to Showcase Your Skills in order to Succeed?  Check out the UC San Diego Competencies! 
What is a Competency? It's an area of strength that graduate schools and employers look for in candidates.  It is also part of the Co-Curricular Record (CCR). There are 12 Competencies and each week of the quarter, we will highlight one. Learn what the competencies are from a practical perspective and how they can help you succeed in academics, work, and life. Enjoy!
This week's Competency is Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Identifies important problems and questions and gathers, analyzes, evaluates information from a variety of sources before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion. 
Example of an Actual Job Using Competency: Check out this link for the job description. 
 


Health and Wellness Pitch Competition

The Innovation Expo: Health and Wellness event is a celebration of all entrepreneurship-related accomplishments at UC San Diego, hosted virtually May 27 by IDEAS Council. To maximize mental and physical health, we are looking for student startups or project teams with sustainable interventions to maintain and enhance personal wellness.  


INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXPERIENCE SURVEY

Hi international Tritons! This survey is for the International Student Advisory Council (ISAC) to better understand your learning circumstances in the 2020-2021 academic year and hear any concerns you may have. Your opinions matter because we truly want all students to have a meaningful and engaging experience--whether in-person or virtual--and support your academic success!


ART OF SCIENCE CONTEST

The UC San Diego Library is now accepting submissions for its inaugural Art of Science contest, a new initiative that will celebrate the beauty that can emerge during scientific exploration and raise awareness of the services the Library’s Research Data Curation team can provide to UC San Diego affiliates and partners. 

COPING WITH COVID-19

RETURN TO LEARN UPDATES
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!


COVID-19 BASIC NEEDS RESOURCES
Check out all the available resources to help you get through the COVID-19 pandemic.


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.
GET YOUR FLU VACCINE!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months old and older get a flu shot every year. It takes about two weeks for immunity to develop, so get vaccinated early in fall, before flu season begins or as soon as you can. People who do not have healthcare coverage can get vaccinated at one of the County’s six Public Health Centers or a local community clinic.
 

ACADEMIC ADVISING

Stick around for more updates!

 

 

EVENTS

Anthropology Club GBM #1
 
Anthropology Club is back! If you are interested in joining, becoming an executive member, or planning events with students and faculty this is the perfect opportunity. Anthropology Club is open to everyone, not just majors/minors!
Join us April 5th, 2021 from 7:00pm-8:00pm.
 

BOSS GBMs
Just moved to San Diego? Ready for a new quarter? Want to meet more people? Then join us in these Welcome Back socials and help us expand our Outreach community! We'll talk about life in San Diego, local traditions, where to go, and much more! See you there!
 
Join us  April 6th (via Instagram Live), 6:00pm-6:30pm PDT

Journey to Excellence Graduate School Series
Are you interested in graduate school but not sure where to start? Do you want to learn more about the graduate school application process or about what it’s like to be a graduate student? Join SPACES for our Journey To Excellence Series and get the answer to these questions and many more. Participants are eligible to receive care packages, test prep books, iPads with iPad accessories (e.g. Apple pens, Airpods, etc.)
Join us Tuesday April 6th - Wednesday April 21st
Prison and Gender Abolition
 
This conversational workshop will discuss prison and gender as they exist as perpetuations of systemic bias and inequality
Join us Tuesday, April 6th 4:00-5:00pm PST.
 

Loan Exit Counseling
Understand Your Student Loans!
Get important informationabout your rights andresponsibilities as a student loanborrower.
Join us April 6th, 2021 - May 19th or see the flyer above!

Pursuing a Careers in Social Justice
Learn & Serve is a speaker series that offers students real world opportunities and connects them with professionals making  difference in local nonprofits and beyond. 
Wednesday, April 7th 12:00-1:00PM (PST)
Spring ISPE (International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineers) GBM
 
We will introduce ISPE's goals and mission statement followed by going over what our club's events will be this quarter including an upcoming case study workshop featuring the student alumni who created ISPE! At the end, we will have a shirt giveaway to one lucky ISPE member who has followed us on instagram @ispeucsd.
Join us April 7th, 2021 from 6:30pm-7:30pm.
 

Dream Loan Workshop
Learn more about the Dream Loan & other options. 
Join us April 7th, April 21st, or May 5th. 

The Road to Intersectional Feminism
Feminism is more visible than ever before. However, that does not mean that our work is done. Intersectionality remains missing which further suppresses women from marginalized communities. Join the Women’s Center live discussion on 04/09/2021 at 12pm as we discuss the importance of intersectional feminism and the prioritization of trans women and women of color in feminist spaces. For questions or accomodations please contact women@ucsd.edu
Join us Friday, April 9th at 1:00pm.

Transfer Student Mixer: Social Justice 101
To all transfer students, join the Cross-Cultural Center in learning about social justice, different programs offered at the Cross-Cultural Center, and to socialize!
Join us April 8th, 2021 from 6:30pm-7:30pm PST 


Feminist Film Club: Mean

Join the WC’s for our first Feminist Film Club, we will be discussing the film “Mean Girls” I know right so Fetch! We are switching it up for this Feminist Film Club, instead of having a big group discussion we would like you all to comment below and questions/comments/quotes and thoughts about the movie. The SJPE interns will be answering your questions and reading your comments during week 3 . Also don’t forget on Wednesdays we wear pink!
Join us Monday, April 12, 2021 @ 12:00pm

Local Action, Global Impact: History of Walls and Borders

Join us for a disuccion about the impact of borders, walls, and positionality across communities. 
Join us Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 from 6:00-7:00pm PST



Outreach x Marshall College: Landing a Job or Internship
Learn the process of applying for a job or internship from a student's and hiring manager's perspectives! We'll talk about how to apply and prepare for an interview, and how the process looks like for an international applicant!
Monday, April 12, 2021, 4:00pm-5:00pm PDT
Beyonf the Likes: Social Justice & Comunity Building via Instagram
This talk will explore how to use Instagram as a meands of engagement for community building and social justice education.
Join us Wednesday, April 14, 2021 12-1pm PST.
 

Campus-Based Loan Workshops
The SFS Loan Administation Team and UCSD's Campus Community Centers have partnered up to inform pur UCSD students about the campus-based and dream loan program. The purpose of this workshop is to provide our students with information about repaying their loans and other options.
Join us April 15th from 11:00am or May 11th at 1:00p. 

All College Senior Programs: Corks & Caps, Part I
Join us for Corks the first of two virtual events hosted for graduating seniors - a virtual beer and wine tasting event. This event will focus on the differences between types of beer and wine to help prepare you for having informed conversations in a professional setting. Presenters will also include tips around networking and how to engage in social events in a professional world. Must be 21+ to participate in this session. Also attendees will have a chance of winning wine or pint glasses or Amazon gift cards!
Join us April 23rd, 2021 &  May 18th, 2021!

All College Transfer Social Hour: Getting Ready for Next Year!
Join us for our last virtual Transfer Social Hour of the year. As we are starting to think about what the new academic year will bring, connect, play games, and join the Transfer Triton community. We'll also share some tips and information about how to make the most of and prepare for the next academic year! Two lucky winners will also get Target gift cards!
Join usTuesday, April 20, 2021, 4:30-6:00pm PDT

All College First-Gen Event: Getting Your Mind Summer Ready
Join us for a discussion on summer opportunities including presentations from Career Services and Summer Sessions, and resume and interview tips for first-gen students. One lucky participant will win a Target gift card! 
Join us Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 5:00-6:30pm PDT
Outreach x Sixth College: Escape Room Game Night
Join us to solve some fun escape rooms and get to know your peers!
 
Join us Friday, April 16, 2021, 7:00pm-8:00pm PDT
 
 

TRELS Summer Research Program
Apply now for the TRELS Summer Research Program!
Pursue research, a creative project, or a public service endeavor.
Earn a $5,000 stipend and priceless mentorship.
Open to students of all majors and all citizenship statuses!
 
Application Deadline: April 22, 2021

First-Gen Alumni Panel
Join us for a panel discussion featuring first-gen alumni. Learn about their experiences as they transitioned from first-gen undergrads to first-gen professionals or graduate students, challenges they may have faced, and how they overcame them! One lucky participant will win a Target gift card! 
Join us Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 5:00-6:30pm PDT

How Healthy is Our Campus?
You may have received an email to participate in the National College Health Assessment. Please consider participating because YOUR VOICE MATTERS! The information you provide will help improve health and well-being services and programs at UC San Diego. This survey comes with an opportunity drawing! FIVE students will win a $200 gift card and TWENTY students will win $50 gift cards!
2021 Excel with Integrity Contest
The Academic Integrity Office has begun accepting entries for our 8th annual Excel with Integrity Contest. Show us integrity through your eyes – create art to share your vision – and win a prize! Be sure to submit your entry by 8:59 a.m. (PST) on Friday, April 2nd, 2021. We will announce the Winner at this year's virtual Integrity Awards Ceremony on April 21st, 2021. 

Mindful Meet Ups
Join live meditation practice is offered every Wednesday from 12-12:30 on Zoom by the UCSD Center for Mindfulness and the Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion. Participate as often as you like with fellow UCSD students, and you may just find a new peer connection and a different way of relating to the powerful emotions we are all experiencing in 2021.
 
Join us online every Wednesday from 12 pm – 12:30 pm (PT).
 
Develop Communication Skills at Toastmasters
Improve your public speaking skills Build leadership capacity Gain self-confidence and self-awareness.Gain a competitive advantage in the workplace Network in a supportive environment Master essential workplace skills through the members-only Pathways Program Come meet us!
 
Join us every Thursday from 2:00-3:00pm
Black Women's Collective
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.
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. 
 
Follow us on our project Instagram @ucsdwcjournal for daily journaling prompts and to stay connected to the project.

Women’s Center Virtual Front Desk
Visit the Women’s Center Virtual Front Desk to meet our staff, get connected to resources, ask a question, and learn more about our upcoming programs. 
Join us from Tuesdays from 2pm – 4pm 

Women’s Center Virtual Hangout Space
Women’s Center Virtual Hangout Space
Hi all! The Women's Center presents Virtual Hangout Space!Hop on Zoom and stop by to chat, ask questions, study and work with folks, meet new people or just chill! 
Join us Every Wednesday, beginning 1/13 from 5-6pm.
 
 
Tritons Go!
Each month, we will focus on a different wellness topic and will help you incorporate it into your daily life. Throughout the quarter, you will set your own goals and track your progress in our Explorer’s Log. Maintain the wellness habit all month to receive a badge and retrieve a member of Triton’s kingdom. If you catch them all by the end of the quarter, you will be eligible for a chance to win a prize. 
 
Join us all of Spring Quarter!
I-House Monday Cooking
 
Participants share ingredients lists and instructions on how to make their favorite dishes I-House posts the content in regular Monday segments
 
 
Join us Every Wednesday, beginning 1/13 from 5-6pm.
STEMtorship Network
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.
 
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.
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!
 
Triton Tools and Tidbits Podcast
 
Tune in to Triton Tools and Tidbits every Thrusday!
 
 
 
Global Trivia Night
Want to test your trivia knowledge and a chance to win an Amazon gift card? Join us at Global Trivia Night for some trivia fun and get a chance to meet your peers!
 
Thursdays (Weeks 2-9), 7:00pm-8:00pm PST
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The Influence of Photography and Collage Art on Social Justice
 
A pre-recorded interactive online workshop on the history of photography + A tutorial on collage art and its ties with social justice.
 
Black Sneakers Art Gallery
 
Discover the artwork of North Carolina artist, Blacksneakers, which focuses on complex Black narratives and Black physicality
 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Dialogue Ambassadors
 
The Dialogue Ambassador program is hiring students for the 2021-2022 student cohort! For more information about the program check out bit.ly/dialogueucsd. Under the direction of the Center for Student Involvement and in collaboration with the National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC), Dialogue Ambassadors will co-facilitate and facilitate on-campus dialogues each quarter. Additionally, Dialogue Ambassadors will assist with community building dialogues through various NCRC initiatives. Compensation is 14.50/hr.
Application open until April 16th.
 

SSCP Peer Coach Positions
Coaching is currently hiring for the 2021-2022 Peer Coaches. We expect to hire about 9 students. The job is currently posted on handshake (#4440932) and due April 26. Peer Coaches do not have to be affiliated with Student Success Coaching nor first-gen students themselves. We are looking for students who can demonstrate an understanding of the first-gen experience and are able to support a cohort of first years transition to UCSD. We have two upcoming information sessions for any interested students (after Week 2 we will post a recording on our website. But for now we are trying to get students to attend live).
 
Attend a Live Info Session Week 2: April 8, 2021 3:00-3:30pm
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PUBLIC MEETINGS

Sixth College Student Council (SCSC)
Thursdays, 5:15pm Online Meeting, please contact us for updates and meeting link if available
Sixth College CoBoard
Mondays, 7:00pm Online Meeting, please contact us for updates and meeting link if available

SCHOLARSHIPS

Stick around for more updates!

BASIC NEEDS RESOURCES

Grocery Shuttle
Housing, Dining, and Hospitality (HDH) along with Transportation Services and Basic Needs at UC San Diego have partnered to offer a free weekly shuttle service to La Jolla Village Square and Convoy from The Village, Pepper Canyon for both Graduate and undergraduate students. 
Running every Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm every 30 minutes
 
Food Recovery Network
Food Distributions happening Mondays and Fridays
 
 

CAMPUS RESOURCES

Trivia Night
Our winter trivia night was a hit and Rec will be back to host it again this quarter every Wednesday at 5pm beginning April 7th. Register yourself and/or a team of up to 6 people, all are welcome to join! Gift cards will be given to the top 3 teams each week.  
Join us every Wednesday!
 
 
Personal Wellness Program
A FREE health and fitness program offered to all current UCSD students. Seven weeks of sessions, each week dedicated to a different topic/workout. This spring we will host both online and outdoor programs starting the week of March 29th. Students will practice weekly goal setting, as well as self-reflection on energy levels, stress levels and sleep patterns. The course has access to workout videos, a wealth of health/fitness related information and provides a great platform to connect with fellow students. Register now!
 
Esports
Interested in Esports? Go to recreation.ucsd.edu and find out how to register for our Spring Recreational Esports Season, featuring casual and competitive leagues across a variety of games including Valorant, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, FIFA 21, Words with Friends, and more! Matchups begin on April 5th, so register to secure your spot now.
Starting April 5th
 
Tritons Go!
Ready, set, GO! Get moving and stay motivated with our new monthly wellness program —Tritons Go! Participating is easy: 
Register for Tritons Go!, login into the Explorer's log to set weekly goals and watch monthly wellness workshops to learn how to set those goals. All participants who complete steps 1-3 each month will be entered to win an awesome prize!
 
Spring Tennis Matchups
IM Sports are FREE for students this spring and include: tennis match ups and cornhole tournaments starting April 13th.
Starting March 22nd.
 
Spring Cornhole Tournament
IM Sports are FREE for students this spring and include: tennis match ups and cornhole tournaments starting April 13th.
 
iCafe - Your Passport to Culture 
During spring quarter, we will travel to ten countries over nine Fridays. Connect with your Triton community over culture, trivia, fitness and cuisine. Join us and bring a friend!
Join us Fridays, 12:00pm-1:00pm PDT
 
 
 
Headspace is Here!
Be kind to your mind! Headspace is one of the most popular mindfulness apps (40 million users) that teaches you how to meditate in your everyday life. Meditation has been shown to help people stress less, increase focus, and sleep more soundly. Headspace will teach you the life-changing skills of meditation and mindfulness in just a few minutes a day!  Use anywhere, anytime.  CAPS is offering ALL features of "Headspace Plus" for NO COST to UCSD students.  This membership unlocks hundreds of meditations and exercises for sleep, anxiety, focus, and fitness.  Sign up using your @ucsd.edu.com email account. Start meditating today!
 
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!
 
 
 
I ❤ Healthy Relationships Coaching Sessions
CARE AT SARC Peer educators now offer one on one educational coaching sessions for UCSD undergraduate students.The I ♡ Healthy Relationship Coaching Sessions are interactive 1:1 educational sessions with a trained CARE Peer Educator on the following topics: New Relationships & You Communication Styles & Love Languages Relationships & Technology
 
 
Daily Drop-In Workshops
Educational and skill-building online Zoom workshops for students to learn new coping strategies or build upon tools they already have. Learning these skills helps students to improve stress management and emotional regulation, build tools for resilience, and learn strategies for well-being. Some of our workshops this quarter will focus specifically teaching relaxation techniques, mindfulness skills, and helping students improve sleep.
 
 
Personal Training 
A personal trainer can help you develop a safe and effective individualized workout plan to help you achieve your goals. Whether you meet regularly or periodically they can assist you with corrective feedback and accountability. All of our trainers are professionally certified through nationally recognized organizations. We now offer one hour sessions that are both outdoor and virtual. Equipment is provided for outdoor sessions and you have the option to rent equipment for virtual sessions. Achieve your 2021 goals with an amazing trainer!
 
 
Return To Rec
Return to Rec you must with outdoor classes and trips along with swim, basketball, tennis and outdoor gym reservations! After registering for Return to Rec, members will have access to our entire galaxy of current Recreation programming and facility reservations. Return to Rec memberships are available to students for no additional credits, and faculty and staff won’t need a thermal detonator to negotiate a great price. This is the way. 
 
 
CAPS: Community Forum
Join us in Community forums! These are identity-based forums to serve diverse student groups. The forums allow students to connect with each other through a Zoom meeting. These are spaces for both undergraduate and graduate students to build community and maintain relationships with one another. The forums give students a space to build social connection during this time of physical distancing. 
 
 
Student Support Program
My Student Support Program (My SSP) provides University California, San Diego students living internationally with immediate and/or ongoing confidential, 24-hour support for any school, well-being, or general life concern at no cost to students. (For students residing in the U.S., they can connect with CAPS to receive mental health support). My SSP Features As a student, you can receive live and real-time support in multiple languages via the My SSP app: Real-time chat or phone support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (no appointment needed) Short-term scheduled support available via phone or video (call to set up initial appointment) App content and live support are available 24/7 in Mandarin, Cantonese (simplified Chinese text), Spanish, French, and English.
 
 
   
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