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Chancellor's Associates Scholars Program
e-Newsletter | November 2020
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Campus Community Centers & More
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| | Student Spotlight for National Transfer Student Week - CASP student Ken Guinto (2018 Cohort). PC - Ken Guinto |
Greetings,
Congratulations on being halfway through the Fall quarter! Some of you may have already taken your first midterms or are getting ready to do so at the moment. We wish you all the best of luck and want you to know that the CASP team is here to help you in any way we can. We're rooting for you!
We recommend you read through this month's newsletter as we have a wealth of information regarding Veterans Day, the Fall Break closing, and many opportunities for our students to get involved!
Make sure to read through this newsletter in its entirety for an opportunity to win one of our monthly giveaway prizes!
 In this issue you will find:
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CASP EVENTS, REQUIREMENTS, AND INFORMATION:
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DIGITAL RESOURCES:
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OPPORTUNITIES:
(858) 534 - 8366
5th Floor Student Services Center, Suite #555
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| IMPORTANT FALL QUARTER DATES |
Monday, November 2nd - Friday, November 6th |
UCSD Veterans Week. Click here to access website. |
Tuesday, November 3rd |
Election Day |
Monday, November 9th - Friday, November 13th |
National First-Gen Student Week. Click here to access website.
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Wednesday, November 11th
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Veterans Day Holiday. All UCSD offices will be closed (including CASP).
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Friday, November 13th |
Deadline for students to drop with "W" grade on transcript. |
Thursday, November 26th - Friday, November 27th
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Thanksgiving Holiday. All UCSD offices will be closed (including CASP).
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Friday, December 11th
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Fall 2020 - Instruction ends.
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Saturday, December 12th - Saturday, December 19th
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Fall 2020- Final exams.
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Saturday, December 19th
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Fall 2020 - Quarter ends.
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Thursday, December 24th - Friday, December 25th
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Winter Break
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Thursday, December 31st - Friday, January 1st
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New Year's Holiday. All UCSD offices will be closed (including CASP).
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| CASP COVID-19 WEB PAGE |
The Chancellor's Associates Scholars Program has developed a web page which includes Campus Information and Resources such as COVID-19 updates and remote learning resources.
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| CALCOAST CORNER - FINANCIAL RESOURCES |
Thank you to our community partners at Cal Coast Credit Union for their support of CASP 101! Many thanks for providing financial wellness and financial literacy information and resources for our students, and our campus community.
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| UC SAN DIEGO - RETURN TO LEARN |
The Return to Learn Program is a voluntary student program that screens for active SARS-CoV-2 virus, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease. If you choose to participate, you will be helping potentially reduce the risks of COVID-19 outbreaks and making our UC San Diego community a healthier place.
In this initial phase, in May 2020, SARS-CoV-2 testing was be made available to resident undergraduate and graduate students currently residing on campus. Participation is voluntary, but all eligible students are encouraged to participate, and there will be no cost to the students who choose to participate.
The Return to Learn Program is for asymptomatic student volunteers only. If you are having COVID-19 symptoms (shortness of breath, cough, fever, chills, loss of smell or taste), please call Student Health Services at 858-534-3300. At this time UC San Diego is not able to accommodate students who do not reside in on-campus housing, nor families of students who may also live on campus. They hope to expand testing in the future so that we can accommodate many more groups.
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| ACTIVATE YOUR "MYSTUDENTCHART" AND PERSONAL INFORMATION |
To support the health and well-being of UC students, faculty and staff and our communities, the University of California, in consultation with UC Health leadership, has issued a
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UC SAN DIEGO VETERANS WEEK
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UCSD Veterans Week is a campus-wide, awareness and appreciation campaign to recognize our veterans and celebrate their contributions to our campus and community. Veterans Day, which is on November 11th of every year, is a federal holiday to honor and express gratitude to our military veterans, acknowledge their sacrifices in defense of our country and freedoms, and recognize their contributions to our nation. It is an honor given to the living, which is different from Memorial Day in May, which honors the fallen (many people get these holidays confused).
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14TH ANNUAL NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
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Intertribal Resource Center and the Native American campus community cordially invite you to celebrate the 14th Annual Native American Heritage Month (NAHM) Kickoff on Friday, November 6, 2020.This FREE virtual event will kick off a month-long schedule of activities honoring Native American Heritage Month. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Evan Adams, a Chief Medical Officer of the First Nations Health Authority and a trailblazer within the health care system. Dr. Adams is a Coast Salish actor and physician from the Tla'amin First Nation near Powell River, BC, Canada, also known for his role as Thomas Builds-The-Fire in the film Smoke Signals.In addition, you don't want to miss our amazing entertainer performing live, Jim Ruel, a comedian, writer, and actor. Jim is an Ojibwe Native American of the Bay Mills Indian Community. He grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he spent the first ten years of his career performing in comedy clubs around the Midwest.ASL Interpreters and Closed Captioning will be available.For additional questions, please contact: ITRC@ucsd.edu or NAHM@ucsd.eduWebsite: http://blink.ucsd.edu/go/nativeamerican
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| QUIET STUDY ROOM RESERVATIONS |
Living on campus and looking for a quiet place to study?
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TRITON TOOLS & TIDBITS PODCAST
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The sudden shift to a remote learning environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic has forced UC San Diego students to adapt to new ways of learning and connecting away from the traditional campus setting.
Triton Tools & Tidbits is a podcast that is focused on discussing topics that will engage and enrich student life and education. Brought to you by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.
- 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.
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UC SAN DIEGO - KEEP LEARNING!
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To help with this transition to remote learning, visit keeplearning.ucsd.edu where students can find resources and strategies on how to prepare to make the transition to remote courses.
Please ask for the help you need from your instructors, staff, and other people on (virtual) campus. Connect with people you care about. Rest, hydrate, and be well!
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| GROCERY STORE RESTOCK UPDATES |
The Basic Needs Committee in partnership with The HUB at UC San Diego has put together an updated list of grocery stores near campus for those still in the area that need access to markets that are restocking and open.
For more information on basic need resources, please visit the HUB website at basicneeds.ucsd.edu
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LAPTOP LOANER PROGRAM & COMPUTER LAB LOOKUP
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The Vice Chancellor Student Affairs office understands that computer access for students is vital as we navigate the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and we are working quickly to provide access to students who are in need. We have included two helpful resources below:
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MINDFULNESS AND COMPASSION SESSIONS
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UC San Diegos Center for Mindfulness and the T. Denny Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion have joined forces with the Compassion Institute to provide daily streams and recordings of mindfulness and compassion sessions, offering resources and online support.
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| COVID-19 NURSE LINE |
UC San Diego Health launched a COVID-19 nurse line (800-926-8273) that connects patients to nurses dedicated to screening people with respiratory symptoms associated with the new coronavirus.
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| COLLEGIATE RECOVERY PROGRAM | |
Starting this fall our Student Health and Well-Being Cluster (Student Health Services, CAPS and Health Promotion Services) will be launching a Collegiate Recovery Program that will be for students who are looking for a support program to help them through their recovery journey.
The Collegiate Recovery Program will provide a dedicated meeting space in our Student Health and Well-Being Lounge known as the Zone. There will be 12 Step Meetings, Smart Recovery Meetings and NA Meetings on or near campus. Our Recovery Program will be led by our Health Educator for Alcohol and other Drugs and various members within our Student Health and Well-Being Cluster (Health Promotions, Counseling and Psychological Services and Student Health Services) to provide a continuum of care for our students.
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| BASIC NEEDS:RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS |
Basic Needs refers to the most essential resources required to thrive as a student, which includes access to nutritious food, stable housing, and financial wellness resources. To support our resilient students both The Hub Basic Needs Center and Triton Food Pantry will be open for modified hours for Spring Break and Spring Quarter.
They will be updating the website and social media so stay tuned!
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COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS AND FAMILIES
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"My Undocumented Life," a web page with up-to-date information & resources for undocumented immigrants, have compiled a list of resources and news that can help undocumented and mixed-status families during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
They will update this page frequently so be sure to bookmark it and share it with your networks!
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| UCSD RECREATION PRESENTS: THE PLAYGROUND |
 The Playground is a space where students and the UC San Diego community can get active, creative, meditative and stay fit through online classes, informative articles and virtual Rec programming.
Recreation Online will bring you to the vast library of prerecorded content from Rec trainers and instructors that can be accessed anytime. Recreation Live classes will be hosted via Zoom or Facebook/Instagram Live @UCSDrec. A schedule will be updated weekly which will show the date, time and platform where they can be accessed. Classes will be a mix of fitness, DIY and fine arts from Rec instructors like guitar and Capoeira.
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| CHCI NEW SOCIAL EQUITY FELLOWSHIP |
For over 40 years, CHCI has empowered Latino leaders and their communities to make a positive impact in our nation's politics, culture, and society - yet, we know there is still work to be done. This year, a focus on the Hispanic community is more important than ever because our community is experiencing unprecedented challenges, and our nation is more engaged than ever in issues of justice and racial equity. As a result, CHCI is proud to announce a new Social Equity Fellowship that will focus on policy issues to help bring about more equity and justice for all, especially disproportionately impacted Latinos. The Social Equity Fellowship is part of CHCI's Public Policy and Graduate Fellowship Programs. The Fellowship Programs help provide exceptional Latinos who have recently completed an undergraduate or graduate degree with unparalleled exposure to professional experience in public policy while participating in CHCI's leadership development program.Applications for the Social Equity Fellowship are open now. For more information on how to apply, please visit the CHCI website.
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| LEGAL FUNDING WITH INTELINK |
Intelink Law Group is providing $100,000 in funds to UC San Diego entrepreneurs for legal services. Funding is available on a 1:1 matching basis.
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| | InteLink is helping San Diego Start ups grow in 2020 |
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TRITON RESEARCH & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING SCHOLARS (TRELS)
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Apply for a TRELS quarterly award for Winter 2021!
Pursue research, a creative project,
or a public service endeavor.
Earn a $1,000 scholarship and priceless mentorship. Open to students of all majors, all years, and all citizenship statuses!
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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH LISTOS CA
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 The Listos California Social Bridging Project is excited to invite CASP students to interview for an internship with our impactful campaign. Interns will reach vulnerable Californians with COVID-19 related wellness check-in and disaster readiness calls. This work is critical as we connect older adults, and other vulnerable populations, with valuable resources during the pandemic and help people of all ages prepare for natural disasters as wildfires rage throughout the state.
Interns will learn valuable communication skills, disaster readiness information, and have the chance to navigate critical resources throughout the state. Interns will have the opportunity to be part of a first-of-its-kind program, helping vulnerable Californians prepare ahead for natural disasters and stay safe during the pandemic.
Background
The Listos California Social Bridging Project is anchored in the California Office of Emergency Services (Listos means "ready" in Spanish). For the past few months, the Social Bridging Project has conducted wellness check-in, and disaster readiness calls to vulnerable Californians. Callers, known as Bridgers, break through Californians' social isolation as they stay home to save lives during the pandemic as well as equip them with empowering tools and resources.
Details
● All training and calls are done remotely.
● Interns are trained to use phone banking technology and tools.
● Once trained, Bridgers have access to a professional support team and professionally designed Guides and Directories for each county.
● Interns will use their own phone, computer/laptop and internet connection.
● 2-hour shifts are offered Wednesdays through Sundays.
● Interns serve in two-hour shifts between 10:00 am and 8:00 pm based on their availability.
● Interns call counties all across the state, not just their own.
● This opportunity is available through the end of November.
● Interested interns will have the chance to do additional work to deepen their learning, experience, and Impact.
Qualifications
● Interested in working with vulnerable populations
● Commitment to helping all Californians increase their resilience in the face of the pandemic and natural disasters
Preferences
● While all qualified applicants will be welcome to participate, those with diverse linguistic and cultural competence are greatly needed
Commitment
● Project runs now through the end of November
● Minimum 8 hours a week
Once you complete the application, you will receive an email with the next steps in the interview process including a group interview, signing a non-disclosure agreement, and completing a training, either live via Zoom or by watching video modules on your own time.
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| INTERLINK WITH AIP |
As the Fall quarter approaches, the Academic Internship Program will continue to support students seeking remote internship and experiential learning opportunities.
- AIP Counselors and Peer Advisors are available for remote 1:1 advising
- AIP works with sites to identify and promote remote internships. Students can find some of these in the InternLink database, and can also meet with AIP to discuss strategies for connecting with remote opportunities.
- Eligible students of any major can enroll in AIP 97/197 to earn credit for remote internships this Fall, whether they find them through AIP or using other resources.
- Guidance regarding credit for in-person internships is ever-evolving, but students can connect with AIP to discuss options.
Students can always reach AIP via the VAC, or visit the AIP Advising page of our website for details on remote advising.
Qualcomm Institute Learning Academy:
Our campus partner, the Qualcomm Institute, is offering an exciting two-quarter program for students to learn about and engage in team-based, interdisciplinary research focused on addressing complex challenges. Students of any major can apply for the QI Learning Academy, and will earn credit through AIP. Please find details on the program here. If AIP can help to support you in thinking about experiential learning opportunities this year, please do not hesitate to contact any of the AIP team, or reach out to at aipinfo@ucsd.edu.
Use InternLink to:
- search and apply for pre-approved academic internships
- create a Learning Agreement
- track internship hours and complete evaluations
- access forms and resources
To access InternLink, you must:
- be a current UC San Diego undergraduate
- have 90 units completed
- maintain at least a 2.5 UC GPA
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Listen to podcasts created especially for second-year students at UC San Diego, exploring second-year issues, topics, and challenges.
Topics include:
- Healthy habits
- Switching majors
- Housing questions
- Finding motivation
- and more!
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Would you like individual help with the content of your STEM classes? Would you like a personal tutor to talk about your specific issues with your math or science classes? OASIS' Math and Science Tutorial Program (MSTP) has tutors who will meet weekly with students individually.
Below are the targets courses:
- Chemistry 4, 6, and 40
- Math 3, 4, 11, 18
- Math 10 and 20 sequences
- Physics 1 and 2
If you're in another STEM course that is not listed above, you can still register, and they will let you know if they have a tutor available for that topic.
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| WRITING HELP |
Need help with a writing project? Want to be sure you understand the assignment? Want to talk through your ideas or get a second opinion on whether your point is coming across clearly?
The Writing + Critical Expression Hub ("Writing Hub") can help!
Located in the Geisel Library, the Writing Hub offers every UC San Diego student free one-on-one help with any writing project-from cover letters to lab reports, research papers to grant proposals. Visit the Writing Hub to meet with a supportive, well-trained peer writing mentor who will help you gain perspective on what works and what can be improved in your writing.
Online writing support will be available Monday-Friday from 10am until 7:30pm through the Learning Common's Writing Hub. To make an appointment, go to click here
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| CASP MONTHLY SWAG |
 This month, we'll be giving away five CASP facemasks to our newsletter readers! You must be a currently registered UCSD undergraduate student to win (open to all students, not just CASP!).
Send us an email to casp@ucsd.edu with with the subject line "CASP Newsletter Winner" that includes your name and PID and answer the following questions:
"What is the hometown of one professional CASP staff member and one CASP student staff member? (You must provide the name of the CASP member you choose.)
We'll send you a confirmation email letting you know if you're one of this month's contest winners and ask for your mailing address.
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| | How to Navigate InternLink Tutorial 2020 | Chancellor's Associates Scholars Program |
Thank you to our CASP Office Coordinators for creating a general tutorial on how to use the InternLink tool to apply to internships through the Academic Internship Program at UC San Diego. Check out the Academic Internship Program and learn more about how apply to internships and receive academic credit for it. To view more of our CASP tutorial you can visit our CASP YouTube and see our playlists.
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