Chancellor's Associates Scholars Program

e-Newsletter | February 2023

Greetings CASP,

We hope you all have had a smooth start to the Winter Quarter. Thank you to everyone that came to our Alumni Speaker Series! We hope you all had the opportunity to connect with CASP scholars, staff, and alum. Keep an eye out for future events!

Our physical office space is open for students! Come by and say hello to our new office located on the 3rd floor of Center Hall (through Door E & F).

In this newsletter, you'll find information regarding CASP events, UCSD opportunities, and resources available around the corner so make sure to read for more details!

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!

As always, feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns at casp@ucsd.edu, (858) 534-8366.

To schedule a time to meet with one of our professional staff members virtually, please check our availability by clicking here.

casp@ucsd.edu

(858) 534 - 8366

Center Hall, 3rd Floor (through Door E & F)

Michael Markulin '18 speaking to CASP scholar at Alumni Speaker Series.

PC: CASP Office

Community Corner

Stay Connected

Have you received an academic award or been recognized for a class project or work milestone? Did you get an internship or job you were striving for? Or did a student org you’re involved with get acknowledged for something special? Share your greatest UC San Diego accomplishment from this academic year with us by filling out this short form. The content submitted will be featured in a short video highlighting all of the incredible things CASP students are achieving.

Programs and professional development resources for current and prospective undergraduate students -- research experiences for undergraduates (REU), scholarships, travel, and research opportunities.

STEM Programs

• Browse 600+ different Summer research experiences for undergraduates (REU) and paid internships
• Portable college scholarships
• Programs that encourage community college applicants
• Post-Baccalaureate Programs for recent graduate
• Short-term opportunities (travel scholarships, summer institutes, etc.)

UC San Diego celebrates the 22nd annual César E. Chávez month-long celebration and will kick off the celebration on Thursday, April 6^th. This year's theme "Recordando y Progresando Raices; Remembering and Progressing our Roots" highlights a series of events and opportunities for the campus and the community. You can click here for a full calendar of events (events are being confirmed on a rolling basis).

UC San Diego's César E. Chávez Kickoff Celebration includes awards honoring individuals for furthering Chávez’s ideals in their communities. Award nominations are now open, and you can nominate an individual, or yourself here: https://forms.gle/HKSMFeYJMChPcA7VA. You can read about last year’s awards recipients here. Nominations will close on February 17^th at 11:59 p.m.

If you have questions about the award, you can contact Dr. Belinda Zamacona at belinda@ucsd.edu.

We hope you’ll join us at the kickoff celebration, and during the month-long celebration!

Thank you to CASP Alum Michael Markulin '18 for coming to speak with our scholars!

To learn more about Michael, visit our CASP alum page.

University of California San Diego

| Chancellor's Associates Scholars Program |

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(858) 534-8366