Chancellor's Associates Scholars Program
e-Newsletter | October 2017
Community Corner
Sun God at CASP Academic Year Kickoff 2017

Greetings ,

Welcome to your Fall 2017 quarter! We hope you're as excited as we are to get the quarter started and jump start a great academic year. It was great seeing everyone at our annual academic year kickoff at Matthews Quad! If you didn't get a chance to stop by, make sure you stay up-to-date with all our current events and opportunities by reading our monthly newsletter. You can access our newsletter archive by clicking here if you ever have trouble searching for it in your e-mail. 
 
In this edition of our e-Newsletter, you will find PLENTY of opportunities to grow and get involved with UCSD and the greater San Diego area. We hope that you take time to check out all of these different experiences made available to you! If you have any questions regarding any of these opportunities or organizations, feel free to stop by and pay us a visit at the CASP Office! Our office is open Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. If you ever need a scantron, blue book, or some encouragement, please stop by and visit us!
 
We will be sharing some useful information on how to get you started at UC San Diego. Seize new opportunities to learn and grow!

In this issue you will find:
FA17datesIMPORTANT FALL QUARTER DATES



Thursday, October 12 Automatic wait lists officially end
Friday, October 13 Deadline for all students to add or re-enroll in classes if canceled for non-payment via WebReg. Find out how to add a class: Undergraduates 
Friday, October 13
Deadline for Graduate students to file for leave of absence , in absentia or to apply for  half-time status for current quarter
Friday - Sunday, October 20 - 22
Family Weekend
Register at  http://parents.ucsd.edu
*Fee waivers available on a first-come, first-served basis

Friday, October 27 Deadline to change grading option, change units, and drop classes without "W" grade on transcript
Monday, October 23 CASP Peer Leader (CPL) Meet 'n Greet
REQUIRED FOR ALL 1ST YEAR CASP STUDENTS
 
Friday, November 10
Veterans Day
(No Classes/University Closed)
Thursday - Friday, November 23 - 24
Thanksgiving Holiday
(No Classes/University Closed)
 
Friday, December 8
Last Day of Classes
Saturday - Sunday, December 9-16
Finals Week
Wednesday, December 13
Tuition due/Registration fee payment deadline
Deadline to waive mandatory health insurance
Sunday, December 17
Residence Halls close at Noon

cplmeetngreetREQUIRED EVENT FOR 1ST YEAR CASP STUDENTS
FamilyWeekendFAMILY WEEKEND
Join our special campus-wide tradition and celebrate our 10th Annual UC San Diego Family Weekend! Spend the weekend with your family, have fun, and learn more about UC San Diego because you're Tritons, too!
 
Details for Family Weekend can be found at  http://parents.ucsd.edu . Take a look at a snapshot of the schedule. While we hope most events are locked in place, please know that start times, locations and details are subject to change. Get excited and we will see you on October 20-22

*Fee Waivers*
Fee waivers for Family Weekend are available on a first come, first served basis for families in special financial need. To request a fee waiver,  download this form , fill it out, and submit it via email, mail, or fax using the contact information on the form. Your application will be reviewed and a decision will be made in consultation with the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. Contact   parents@ucsd.edu  or (858) 534-7273 with any questions.
 BooklendingASP BOOKLENDING
undocstudentforumUNDOCUMENTED STUDENT FORUM
MediaLabDIGITAL MEDIA LAB OPEN HOUSE
The Digital Media Lab (DML) is an exciting high-tech space where you can use 3D printers, edit videos, build apps, get assistance with multimedia projects, and much more!
 
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to the Digital Media Lab Open House on Tuesday, October 10 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm in Geisel Library's East Commons (2nd Floor).

Get up to speed on the latest technology tools at the Digital Media Lab, and learn how its free resources and services can support you!
 
The Digital Media Lab offers: 
  • Free 3D printing for all UC San Diego affiliates
  • Virtual reality equipment including:
    • 2 HTC Vive Headsets
    • 2 Oculus Rift Headsets
    • 360 Video Cameras
    • Augmented reality projects in Unity and Vuforia
    • Research consultations for simple part production and 3D visualizations
    • High-end workstations for media editing
    • Knowledgeable staff to assist in media creation and editing projects 
For more information about the Digital Media Lab, click here. 
For questions or concerns, contact Scott McAvoy at smcavoy@ucsd.edu.
WritingWRITING + CRITICAL EXPRESSION HUB
 
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.
 
The Writing + Critical Expression Hub | writinghub.ucsd.edu |  writinghub@ucsd.edu
What?   Free help for writers
Where?   Geisel Library, Ground Floor West (part of the Teaching + Learning Commons)
When?   Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm / Friday 9am-6pm / Sunday 4pm-8pm
How?  Make an appointment at  https://ucsd.mywconline.com    //  Walk-in tutoring Monday-Thursday 5pm-7pm
 
Visit  http://writinghub.ucsd.edu  to learn more

mathhelpHELP WITH MATH, PHYSICS, AND ECON
 Need help with math? Find your class below to view a schedule of Supplemental Instruction available, an OASIS workshop available, or tutoring available through the Mathematics department.  

Not sure where to start to look for help? Contact us at casp@ucsd.edu so we can walk you through the different resources. 

Course
OASIS Workshop or Study Table
Supplemental Instruction
Tutoring through Math Department
MATH 2
Not Available
Not Available
MATH 3C
Not Available
MATH 4C Click Here for Schedule
Not Available
MATH 10A
MATH 10B
MATH 10C Click Here for Schedule
MATH 11
Not Available
Not Available 
MATH 18
Not Available
MATH 20A
MATH 20B
MATH 20C
MATH 20D
Not Available
MATH 20E
Not Available
Not Available
PHYSICS 1A
Not Available
PHYSICS 1B
Not Available
Not Available
PHYSICS 2A
Not Available
Not Available
PHYSICS 2B
Not Available
Not Available
PHYSICS 2C Not Available
Not Available
ECON 100A Not Available
Not Available


nacmeNACME SCHOLARSHIP (for Engineering majors)

 CAPSCAPS DROP-IN WORKSHOPS
AcadToolsTOOLS TO GET READY FOR FALL QUARTER
reqsCASP REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST - ALL COHORTS
Checklist NEW INCOMING 2017 COHORT STUDENTS:
In order to maintain good standing with CASP, you must make sure that you follow the CASP Eligibility Checklist. Please take the time to review it again before beginning the fall quarter.
 
CONTINUING 2ND YEAR STUDENTS (2016 COHORT):
Meet with your College academic advisor at least once per quarter
Attend Faculty Speaker Series (as your schedule permits)
Reapply for FAFSA
Attend CASP Study jam the Friday before Finals Week every quarter (as your schedule permits)
 
CONTINUING 3+ YEAR STUDENTS (2013, 2014, AND 2015 COHORTS):
Meet with your academic advisor as needed
Attend Faculty Speaker Series (as your schedule permits)
Reapply for FAFSA
Attend CASP Study jam the Friday before Finals Week every quarter (as your schedule permits)
 
If you have any questions, please email casp@ucsd.edu or call (858) 534-8366.

LivArchiveCASP LIVING ARCHIVE

In the summer of 2017 we piloted a new project launched at CASP 101 (our summer transition program), that we call the CASP Living Archive. For the Living Archive, we interviewed and recorded individual student's personal narratives. 

These interviews were held before their first Fall quarter as UCSD students and we will offer them the opportunity to be interviewed again before they graduate from UCSD. 
All interviews published as part of this series are with the permission of the students. 

(Choose Playlist and CASP Living Archive)

VIDEO AND EDITING CREDIT: JAMES ISLAS Videographer-Editor-Motion Graphics.

linkedinCASP LINKEDIN
Professionals worldwide use  LinkedIn  to exchange career information, ideas and share opportunities.  Search and join hundreds of career and professional groups with access to thousands of UCSD alumni and students. The Chancellor's Associates Scholars Program LinkedIn Page can be found at http://linkedin.com/school/ucsdcasp. 
 
Chancellor's Scholars are also able to add UCSD CASP to their education and showcase to future employers as well as connect with other CASP Alumni.
 
Instructions to Add CASP to Education:
  • Go to your Profile
  • Go to "Education" and click on the + button
  • Type UC San Diego Chancellor's Associates Scholars Program in the "School" portion
    • o   A drop down list will appear, select UC San Diego Chancellor's Associates Scholars Program
    • o   In "Degree", write Chancellor's Scholar
    • o   In "Field of Study", we recommend for you to add your major
    • Hit "Save"
Make sure to check out the Alumni page to connect with other Chancellor's Scholars .
 
Questions: Contact Kimberly Rodriguez Jimenez at ksr002@ucsd.edu or (858) 246-2788.
View my profile on LinkedIn


fordfellowshipFORD FOUNDATION PRE-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP
Ford Fellowship The Ford Foundation's Pre-Doctoral fellowship opportunity offers an annual stipend of $24,000, expenses paid to attend at least one Conference of Ford Fellows, as well as access to Ford Fellow Regional Liaisons, a network of former Ford Fellows who have volunteered to provide mentoring and support to current fellows. The fellowship is also open to undocumented graduate students with DACA.
 
Here are the eligibility requirements:
  • All U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents (holders of a Permanent Resident Card), as well as individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program, political asylees, and refugees, regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation,
  • Individuals with evidence of superior academic achievement (such as grade point average, class rank, honors, or other designations),
  • Individuals committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level,
  • Individuals enrolled in or planning to enroll in an eligible research-based (dissertation-required), program leading to a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree at a non-proprietary (not for profit) U.S. institution of higher education,
  • Individuals who as of the 2018 fall semester require a minimum of three years of study to complete their Ph.D./Sc.D. degree, and
  • Individuals who have not earned a doctoral degree at any time, in any field.
  • The deadline to apply is December 14, 2017
For more information and to apply, please visit their official website: Ford Foundation Pre-Doctoral Fellowship.

casp101videoCASP 101 VIDEO 

 A video recap of CASP 101 (our summer transition program) and the different services CASP provides can be found by clicking here. If you joined us at this year's CASP 101, it should serve as a great reminder of the hard work you've put in to make this a successful academic year! For those of you who weren't able to join us, we hope you'll find some valuable information and tips from current, continuing, and first year students!
AcadYrPhotoCASP ACADEMIC YEAR KICKOFF WRAP-UP
                                                                                                                                                   Photo Credit_ CASP Office
Happy first full week of classes! We are very excited to have you ready to start your year at UC San Diego! We are happy that we got to see some of you at our Academic Year Kickoff event. We would like to give out a special thanks to Chancellor Khosla for coming out to welcome all of our scholars. We hope to see you all throughout the year and see you often in the CASP office. Remember that we are here to help you succeed. Go Tritons! Click here to view a slideshow of the 2017 CASP Academic Year Kickoff (photo album available after Week 1).