Greetings!

Happy May! We're half way through the quarter. Whether you're studying for midterms or busy with assignments, remember to take time for yourselves as well. The CASP Office is always open to act as a study space for you and more.

In this newsletter, you will find information regarding upcoming CASP events, CASP requirements, and deadlines. Please read through to learn more about these opportunities and events around campus!

We are open! Come by and say hello to our 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:

Monday - Thursday from 9 AM - 4:30 PM

Fridays from 9 AM - 4 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!

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

Questions? Ask us here!

casp@ucsd.edu

(858) 534 - 8366

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

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Community Corner

First-Year Students

Transfer Students

CASP Corner highlights CASP students by sharing their stories, goals, and experiences in our newsletter, giving our community the chance to learn more about one another. We are always looking for students who are interested in being featured and sharing a little about their journey.

Feel free to fill out the form linked below for an opportunity to be highlighted in an upcoming newsletter!

This live micro-fiction showcase is inspired by George Hay, acclaimed sci-fi author and editor, and a prompt he proposed to writers in the 70s: Write a story that could fit on the back of a postcard. We invite the brightest and bravest of you to take up this mythic challenge, culminating in a night of spoken prose and otherworldly entertainment. Works inspired by speculative fiction, high concept storytelling, or even the iconic Geisel Library itself are all welcome for submission.

Short Tales from the Mothership is free and open to the public. 20 micro-fiction entries will be read live at this event. Registration is recommended. Walk-ins will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis.

📍 Location: Geisel Library, Seuss Room

⏰ Time: Monday, May 4th | 6:30pm - 8pm

The UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science will host the 2026 Annual Public Health Research Day to highlight the research accomplishments and public health activities of the UC San Diego trainees and staff.

This year’s event will include trainee-centric networking and a poster session, the latter of which will highlight the cutting-edge public health work being done by our undergraduate and graduate students, medical students, post-doctoral researchers, residents, and staff.  

1:30-2:00pm | Pre-Event Networking Session: Discovering Career Pathways, Internships, and Research Opportunities in Public Health

2:00-2:15pm | Welcome Remarks

2:15-3:30pm | Poster Session

3:30-4:00pm | Post-Event Networking Session: Exploring Graduate and Postdoctoral Training in Public Health: Key Considerations and Planning

📍 Location: Price Center Ballroom East

⏰ Time: Wednesday, May 6th | 1:30pm -4pm

The UC San Diego Family Food Pantry & Children's Closet is a collaborative effort between UC San Diego's Student Veteran's Resource Center & Students with Dependents Program, offering our Tritons with dependents dry food goods, grocery gift cards, and children's clothing and supplies. Make sure to stop by for access to resources including childcare items, pantry items & school supplies.

📍 Locations:

• Triton Transfer Hub (second floor in Pepper Canyon West)
• Student Veterans Resource Center (second floor of the Original Student Center)

⏰ Hours:

• Monday-Thursday @ 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Friday @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Are you running out of dining dollars and have trouble accessing meals on-campus? Apply today to the Swipe Out Hunger program.

This program is piloted by the A.S. Office of Food and Housing Resources in collaboration with HDH and the Basic Needs Hub, and provides donated dining dollars from students back to students that need them. Check out our instagram for more information! @asucsdfoodandhousing

In collaboration with the San Diego Food Bank, UC San Diego is now a Neighborhood Distribution Partner! Starting in April 2026, the Basic Needs Center will host a free food distribution on the last Friday of the month from 1pm-4pm. These distributions are open to everyone- students, staff, faculty and community members! Distributions will include shelf stable pantry items (e.g., canned goods, pasta) along with fresh, seasonal produce. Attendees are highly encouraged to bring their own reusable grocery bags to carry their items. 

📍 Location: Town Square

⏰ Time: Friday, May 29 | 1pm - 4pm

The career development series is facilitated by Career Peer Educators and is open to all UC San Diego students. To register for the below workshops, please click on the links next to the session you are interested in attending. You can also find these workshops by logging into Handshake, clicking on the "Events" tab on the left, and searching the workshop by the title or date.

Spring Into Your Career Workshop Series:

Workshops are from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. @ the Career Center Horizon Room

Internships/Job & Career Search Strategies | Register Here | May 6

Resume & Cover Letter (Virtual) | Register Here | May 13

Internship/Job & Career Search Strategies (Virtual) | Register Here | May 20

Attend one of the Experiential Learning Hub's Co-Curricular Record (CCR) workshops for Spring 2026! Explore approved activities in the CCR catalog, learn about the benefits of participating in CCR-recognized positions and how to build your CCR transcript, and reflect on your experiences as you plan for your transition from college to career.

Student Orgs & CCR Validation | May 4 @ 3pm

Campus Jobs Applications | May 7 @ 3:30pm

AIP Summer Enrollment | May 28 @ 12pm

📍 Location: TBD, click below to learn more!

Join the Commons’ Experiential Learning Showcase, where participants in Co-Curricular Record (CCR) opportunities, Academic Internships (AIP), UC Washington (UCDC), and UC Center Sacramento (UCCS) share their project experiences with peers, faculty, and campus partners.

Virtual (Zoom)

• Week 6 - Wednesday | May 6 @ 3pm - 4pm
• Week 7 - Tuesday | May 12 @ 6pm - 7pm



In-Person (Seuss Room, Geisel Library)

• Week 8 - Thursday | May 21 @ 3:30pm - 5pm

Join the Raza Resource Centro’s Community Writing Collective, a supportive space dedicated to coaching, advising, and mentoring scholars through the writing process. Whether you’re preparing a competitive research abstract, applying to scholarships, fellowships, or internships, or looking to strengthen your academic writing, this collective offers guidance tailored to your goals.

Led by our team of Learning Specialists, the program provides one-on-one support and peer collaboration across diverse disciplines including health & social sciences, humanities, and STEM.

📍 Location: Pepper Canyon Hall Level 2, Room 264 - Raza Resource Centro

⏰ Time: Fridays, Weeks 1-10 | 12pm - 1:30pm

For questions, contact Omar Padilla, PhD, Associate Director of Academic Initiatives at o1padilla@ucsd.edu.

Join the Raza Resource Centro for Cafecito Hour, a welcoming space for UC San Diego undergraduate students to connect, share, and support one another. Each week we’ll gather to discuss topics centered on mental health in Latinx communities, overall well-being (bienestar), and navigating academic success through the lens of Latinx experiences.

This is a community-centered space to be in comunidad, uplift one another, and engage in collective problem-solving and meaningful conversation. Discussions may take place in English, Spanish, or a combination of both, reflecting the diversity of our community. Coffee and light snacks will be provided.

📍 Location: Pepper Canyon Hall Room 264, Conference Room

⏰ Time: Wednesdays, Weeks 1-10 | 12pm - 1pm

For questions, contact Kimberly Knight-Ortiz at knightortiz@health.ucsd.edu

Join the Triton Transfer Hub for relaxing crafts, matcha, and a nature documentary in our Jewelry Making Workshop! Free Matcha will be provided to the first 15 students.

📍 Location: Triton Transfer Hub, Pepper Canyon Hall, Suite 261 

⏰ Time: Friday, May 15th | 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Transfers, bring your friends and come make more friends at our Board Games & Burritos event! Food is first-come, first-served, but board games & fun memories are forever!

📍 Location: Triton Transfer Hub, Pepper Canyon Hall, Suite 261

⏰ Time: Thursday, May 21st | 3 p.m. - 6 p.m

Ready to step into a world of stories, creativity, and possibility? Join us for “Dreaming the Futures We Read” a joyful, imagination filled book fair where community, art, and storytelling come together!

It will take place Wednesday May 13 1pm-6pm at Cross-Cultural Center (2nd Floor, Price Center East)

Here’s a taste of what’s waiting for you:

• Discover unique books & art from amazing local vendors
• Hear from inspiring authors
• Get hands on with creative workshops
• Explore tarot readings and playful activities
• Swap your reads at our Book Exchange & Donation Drive
•  Enjoy delicious food and drinks while you mingle

Whether you’re a lifelong reader, a creative, or just looking for a fun way to spend the afternoon, this space is for ALL. Come hang out, meet new people, and spark ideas for the futures we can build together. Share with your networks, students, friends, share with ALL, we’d love to see everyone there!

Questions or need accommodations? Reach us anytime at cccenter@ucsd.edu.

Join APIMEDA for their Spring Quarter Community Time!

📍 Location: APIMEDA Programs and Services Office (2nd Floor PC West)

⏰ Time: Wednesdays | 3-5 PM

Join in community to learn together, have fun, and make connections with folks from across campus. A different activity will occur each week. All undergraduate and graduate students are welcome! 

Join APIMEDA for their Button up for Graduation Event!

📍 Location: APIMEDA Programs and Services Office (2nd Floor PC West)

⏰ Time: Wednesday, May 13th | 3-5 PM

Graduation is around the corner, come decorate your graduation caps with us! We'll have a variety of crafts and accessories available for you to use. If you're not graduating, still come by to make buttons, keychains, and magnets!

Please join us in the Cross-Cultural Center for a student and alumni mixer to network and learn more about your industry of interest post-grad. This is a great way to network and connect with likeminded professionals in fields that you may be pursuing.

📍 Location:  Cross Cultural Center Comunidad Lounge

⏰ Time: Thursday, May 14th | 6-8 PM

Come take a break at the Black Resource Center and destress by petting and hanging out with some puppies. These dogs will be in the BRC Family Room on Wednesday, May 6th 12-1 PM in the afternoon, so don't miss out on these cuties. We hope you all have time to stop by and see these Therapy Fluffies. See you there!

📍 Location: BRC Family Room

⏰ Time: Wednesday, May 6th | 12pm - 1pm

📍 Location: Great Hall

🔗 Register by: Friday, May 1

⏰ Event Time: Saturday, May 30th | 10 -12 PM

🎉🌈 Calling our rainbow grads! Our annual ceremony will be happening on Saturday, May 30th from 10 am - 12 pm at the Great Hall! Sign-ups are open NOW to celebrate YOU 🫵

Our form will close on May 1st at 11:59 pm! Guests are welcome to RSVP for the day as well.

STRIDE offers weekly community groups throughout the quarter for students to connect and be in community. Groups offered include:

Trans and Gender Diverse Group (Tuesdays 2-3 pm @ LGBTRC)

Transfemme Group (Tuesdays 1-2 pm @ The Women's Center)

Neuroqueer Group (Thursdays 11 am-12 pm @ Online)

Gayme Night (5/5, 5/19 4-5:30 pm @ The Zone)

The Professional Opportunities for Development and Success (PODS) fund is a financial support opportunity for first-generation transfer students. It provides students with professional development, career growth opportunities, and financial assistance.

Through PODS, you can receive up to $150 one quarter to support your growth as a student and future professional. Funds can be used toward expenses such as graduate school preparation, professional association membership, conference fees, and other approved development opportunities. 



Applications are now open! So if you are interested, check out our website and fill out our interest form linked below.

Seventh College Transfer Organization (SCTO) is recruiting board members! SCTO is a student-led organization focused on increasing access to resources, creating safe spaces, building connections, and advocating for Seventh College transfer students.

Applications are now open! Make sure to apply by the May 22nd deadline. More details about available positions can be found in the Google Doc application linked below!

Current Open Positions:

Co-Chair

Vice President

Director of Finance

Director of Outreach

First Year Transfer Representative

Marketing Director

Are you interested in participating in the UC Center Sacramento internship program? Join the virtual info sessions to learn more about the program! A variety of dates and times are available from April to June!

Upcoming Info Sessions:

Tuesday, May 5th | 3pm - 4pm

Wednesday, May 20th | 2pm - 3pm

Thursday, May 28th | 11am - 12pm

Tuesday, June 2nd | 12pm - 1pm

Friday, June 12th | 3pm - 4pm

Monday, June 22nd| 1pm - 2pm



The University of California extends its mission of service, teaching, and research to the nation's capital. The UC Washington Center (UCDC) is a multi-campus residential, instructional, and research center that provides students and faculty from the University of California with opportunities to study, research, intern, and live within Washington’s rich cultural, political, and international heritage. ALL MAJORS are welcome!

Priority Deadline for Winter 2026 - May 3rd, 2026

For more information, contact ucdc@ucsd.edu.

The Laurel Foundation’s Camp Mulberry is the nation’s first free resident camp program specifically for transgender youth ages 6-17.

The program is based on traditional camp programs, yet caters to the unique mental and physical health of transgender and gender-diverse youth. Camp Mulberry’s program empowers transgender youth in a gender-affirming environment, filled with volunteer role models. Our mission-driven program seeks to grow our youth into confident and independent young adults!

Training June 20th - 21st (Pasadena), Pre-Camp June 27th (Angeles Oaks), Camp June 28th - July 4th (Angeles Oaks)

For more information, contact Eliot Dowens at edowens@Laurel-Foundation.org.

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 - Thursday and Open Desk and Sun God Lounge will now be open until 2am Monday - 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!

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.



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