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Chancellor's Associates Scholars Program
e-Newsletter | December 2024
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Greetings CASP,
Happy December! Power through the last few weeks of Fall Quarter and enjoy a nice relaxing break this holiday season. All of us on the CASP team are cheering you on and are here to support you! Come into our office for a nice study spot to prepare for your finals or just to relax and enjoy some yummy snacks. Below we have listed some awesome activities and updates. Good luck on exams!
In this newsletter, you will find information regarding upcoming CASP events, CASP requirements, fall quarter events, and deadlines. Please read through to learn more about these opportunities!
We are open! Come by and say hello to our new office located on the 3rd floor of Center Hall (through Door E & F). We have free printing, a dry kitchen, and a study space open Mon - Fri from 9 am - 5 pm.
Visit the CASP day-to-day calendar of events to keep up to date with CASP events, resources, and other opportunities available to you all!
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As always, feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns at casp@ucsd.edu, (858) 534-8366.
ο»ΏTo schedule a time to meet with one of our professional staff members virtually, please check our availability by clicking here.
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casp@ucsd.edu
(858) 534 - 8366
Center Hall, 3rd Floor (through Door E & F)
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CASP scholars at Matthews Quad for our CASP 2024 Academic Year Kickoff!
PC: Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego Communications
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Campus Community Centers & More
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Important Dates for Fall Quarter | |
| Sunday, December 1st | FAFSA/CA Dream Act Application Opens | | Friday, December 6th | Instruction Ends | | Saturday - Saturday, December 7-14th | Final Exams | | Saturday, December 14th | Fall Quarter Ends | | Tuesday - Wednesday, December 24-25th | Winter Break. All offices, including CASP, will be closed. | | Tuesday - Wednesday, December 31 - January 1st | New Year Holiday. All offices, including CASP, will be closed. | | |
| Thursday, January 2nd | Winter Quarter Begins | | Monday, January 6th | Instruction Begins | | Thursday, January 16th | Automatic Wait Lists Officially end | | Monday, January 20th | Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday | | Monday, January 27th | Fifteenth day of Instruction | | Friday, January 31st | Deadline for Students to drop without "W" on transcript | | |
CASP Scholarship Requirements | |
Climate Conversations: Climate Action Decarbonization | |
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December 5th, 11:30AM - 12:30PM
ο»Ώπ In-person at Climate Action Lab
The campus community is invited to share their perspectives, ideas, and feedback on next steps for climate action planning and engagement. Be part of the discussion and contribute to a collaborative and inclusive process that will help shape climate action engagement, priorities, and initiatives. Lunch and giveaways included. No RSVP needed.
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Stretch & Smoothies with Triton2Triton | |
Holiday Events at the Epstein Family Amphitheater | |
Finals Week De-Stress Activity: LEGO Building | |
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December 9th, 2PM - 3:30PM
ο»Ώπ In-person at Geisel Library, Classroom 1
Relieve some stress and let your inner child come out building Legos at the drop-in event! Supplies, snacks, and good vibes will be provided and library staff will also be on hand to help and chat if you need anything.
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Finals Week De-Stress Activity: Postcard Making | |
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December 10th, 2PM - 3:30PM
ο»Ώπ In-person at Geisel Library, Classroom 1
Relieve some stress and exercise your creativity at the drop-in event! Supplies, snacks, and good vibes will be provided and library staff will also be on hand to help and chat if you need anything.
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Finals Week De-Stress Activity: Air-Dry Clay | |
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December 11th, 2PM - 3:30PM
ο»Ώπ In-person at Geisel Library, Classroom 1
Relieve some stress from finals and exercise your creativity with air-dry clay! Supplies and snacks will be provided.
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SDPF24 Coda Poetry Festival | |
Women's Center Finals Study Jam | |
Intermission Orchestra: Fall Concert 2024 | |
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December 6th, 6PM - 9PM
ο»Ώπ In-person at PC Ballroom West
Intermission Orchestra is a student-run organization who specialize in music from video games, anime, film and more. All pieces are arranged and performed by them! Come to their concert for some live orchestral music. Admission is free.
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Friday, December 6 from 5 β 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 7 from 11 a.m. β 3 p.m.
Craft Center
Find that perfect something created and sold by talented instructors and local community artists. Join the Craft Center for gift-making & holiday dΓ©cor workshops (small fees) along with free hands-on activities!
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La Jolla Symphony Student Rush Tickets | |
RAZA Community Writing Collective | |
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Every Friday, 12 PM - 2 PM
π In-person at Pepper Canyon Hall 264
Take this opportunity to develop your writing with personalized coaching in framing competitive research abstracts and applications. Whether youβre a first-time applicant or refining your work, our mentors are here to help.
For more information, reach out to Omar Padilla at o1padilla@ucsd.edu.
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Military-Connected Student Support | |
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Every Wednesday, 12 PM - 1 PM
π In-person at Student Veterans Resource Center, Conference Room
A drop-in space for military-connected undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in building community and developing self-improvement tools in a mutually supportive and collaborative environment. Participants will benefit from both peer wisdom/support and information from facilitator Dr. Michael McGlenn. No RSVP required.
For more information, reach out to Dr. Michael McGlenn at mpmcglenn@health.ucsd.edu.
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Queer Community Connections | |
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Every Tuesdays, 1 PM - 2 PM
π In-person at CCC Conference Room
The Queer Community Connections group is a place to meet and gain support while discussing your sexual and/or gender identities in a confidential setting. Topics are determined by group participants and can include queer joy, life stressors, sociopolitical climate, family/cultural issues, etc.
For more information, reach out to Tay McCavanagh at tmccavanagh@ucsd.edu.
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Trans and Gender Diverse Group | |
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Every Tuesdays, 2 PM - 3 PM
π In-person at CCC Conference Room
Are you questioning your gender? Do you need a space to discuss your gender? Do you need a space to discuss your gender identity with others who may be going through the same thing? This group allows students to explore their thoughts and feelings related to their identity. Join this group to build community, share experiences, and get support while navigating the world outside the gender binary!
For more information, reach out to Tay McCavanagh at tmccavanagh@ucsd.edu.
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Scholarship Opportunities | |
Off Campus Housing and Basic Needs Center | |
We are happy to announce that Price Center has expanded its hours to provide students with more options for late-night studying. Price Center East (Levels 1 & 2) and Burger King will now be open 24 hours Monday through Thursday and Open Desk and Sun God Lounge will now be open until 2am Monday through Thursday. | |
Tritons Connect is open to all students, alumni, staff/faculty, and the UC San Diego community. Join us to connect 1:1 or in groups, post and apply for job opportunities, get matched with or be a mentor, and so much more. Signing up is easy! | |
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We were so happy to have so many of our scholars and our CASP community stop by to our CASP 2024 Academic Year Kickoff. We are so happy to have you all be part of the CASP family and look forward to seeing you all throughout your time here at UC San Diego.
Visit our Flickr account to view more pictures from our Kickoff event.
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