Issue #4 Spring 2018
Connecting you to information and resources for
Native American students and communities at UC San Diego.
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Spring Quarter is here!
We have lots of new updates and upcoming events planned for the rest of the school year!
Looking forward to seeing you soon.
In this Issue:
Student Organizations
Upcoming events
Update of past events
Campus and Community Events & Opportunities
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Be the first to hear about ITRC news!
Sign up for our text reminders!
Just text "@ucsdn" to 81010
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We've begun planning our
8th Annual UC San Diego Powwow!
We need volunteers! Contact itrc@ucsd.edu or
(858) 822-0048 for more information.
June 2, 2018
UC San Diego Marshall Field
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Mark your calendars!
Native American Student Organizations:
Interested in Native American culture, issues and community? Come check out our student organizations...
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American Indian Graduate Student Association
Winter Quarter Meetings: Biweekly Thursdays
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Intertribal Resource Center
Like AIGSA at UCSD for all the latest updates!
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Native American Student Alliance
Spring Quarter Meetings:
Mondays 5:30-6:30
Intertribal Resource Center
Questions? Contact ucsd.nasa@gmail.com
Like NASA at UCSD for all the latest updates!
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Are you a Native American student majoring in Health/Science? Well the CA-NARCH program is for you!
CA-NARCH 2018 Spring Quarter Office Hours
Every Wednesday
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Geneva Lofton-Fitzsimmons
American Indian Coordinator
gfitzsimmons@ucsd.edu
Stop by the ITRC to ask questions, receive advice, or just chat!
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Refuel after Spring Quarter Midterms!
Join us for donuts and coffee in the morning and snacks throughout the day.
De-stress with some coloring and arts & crafts.
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
10:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Intertribal Resource Center
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Stop by the ITRC to study for finals and ace your exams!
Dinner and snacks will be provided.
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
8:30 A.M. - 11:00 P.M.
Intertribal Resource Center
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Dream the Impossible Native Youth Conference
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The annual Dream the Impossible Native Youth Conference is just around the corner.
Interested in volunteering? Register
HERE (password: college).
Saturday, April 21, 2018
California State University, San Marcos
9:00am-4:00pm
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Our 2017 Native Symposium was a big hit. Check out some reflections this this video.
Stay tuned for details about our upcoming 2018 Native Symposium!
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Native Graduates Honoring Ceremony
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Graduating this year? Join us for the Native Graduates Honoring Ceremony where we honor Native students and NASA members.
Registration has been extended until May 31, 2018!
Thursday, June 14, 2018
5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Sheraton La Jolla
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2017 Native Graduates Honoring Ceremony
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2018 National UNITY Conference
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This year, the National UNITY Conference will be held in San Diego!
Join in the planning and attend our Local Planning Committees.
Next LPC:
Wednesday, April 17, 2018
Soboba Preschool MPR
6 PM - 8 PM
Email
UNITY2018LPC@gmail.com to sign up for our UNITY LPC contact list.
Visit unityinc.org for more information.
Sign-up to be a Workshop Presenter
HERE.
2018 NATIONAL UNITY CONFERENCE
July 5-9, 2018
Town and Country Hotel
San Diego, CA
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NASA Members at the MLK Parade
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Native Film and Storytelling Institute
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The ITRC was one of the sponsors for the Pilot Program - Native Film and Storytelling Institute.
The institute emphasized the importance of Native stories and Native Filmmakers in a 5-day program.
The Native Film & Storytelling Institute was a huge success. Students were able to learn film-making techniques from experienced facilitators, share their stories, and speak with actors in the film-making industry like Rosario Dawson, Kendrick Sampson, and Kholan Studie!
Check out the NFSI Facebook to learn more and stay updated!
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Students of Color Conference
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NASA members joined other UCSD students at the 27th Annual Students of Color Conference at UC Riverside this past January.
The conference is the oldest event sponsored by UCSA (UC Student Association) and brings together students of color and their allies from across the University of California system to address issues of structural and cultural inequalities.
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Students were able to take a quick break from midterms at the ITRC.
Be sure to join is for our next Midterm Refuel that will include donuts, coffee, snacks, and arts and crafts!
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
10:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Intertribal Resource Center
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We had a great study jam last quarter hosted with food and testing materials.
The ITRC had extended hours until 11:00 P.M.!
Make sure to keep an eye out for our Spring Quarter Study Jam!
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The Campus in the Community
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Noli Indian School College Day
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The ITRC attending the Noli Indian School College Day to speak with Native youth about higher education and UC San Diego.
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Tule River College Career Fair
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The ITRC was able to meet many Native students and speak about the possibility of them becoming Tritons in the future!
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The ITRC attended the 5th annual NERDS (Native Education Raising Dedicated Students) Conference this past February.
Weren't able to make it?
Check out what you missed in this recap video!
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The ITRC participated in a meeting for the American Indian Counselors & Recruiters Association (AICRA).
The ITRC will be hosting the Spring AICRA meeting on Friday, April 20th
The goal of the AICRA is to act as a system wide work group designed to provide informational outreach services to the American Indian communities throughout the state targeting students, families, counselors and the community at large. Today, AICRA has expanded to include both the University of California and California State University systems to provide coordinated outreach and retention services for American Indian students.
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Campus and Community Events & Opportunities
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Check out this FREE concert with the Grammy-winning Harlem Quartet.
Thursday, April 12
4:00 P.M.
Fireside Lounge, Marshall College
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. For more information, please visit saam.ucsd.edu for special events throughout the month.
Contact: careinfo.ucsd.edu
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Border Tour & Chicano Park Day Trip 2018
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The Cancellor's Associates Scholar Program and the C
ésar
Chávez Celebration Committee present the Border Tour & Chicano Park Trip.
Please note that this event is open to all UCSD students, staff, and faculty.
Limited spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Questions? casp@ucsd.edu | (858) 534-8366
Saturday, April 21, 2018
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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CARE at the Sexual Assault Resource Center is hiring!
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CARE at the Sexual Assault Resource Center is currently hiring student interns for the 2018-2019 school year.
For more information, please visit care.ucsd.edu and click on the “Get Involved” tab to view the available positions.
The deadline to apply is
April 22
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at 11:59 P.M.
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CASP Faculty Speaker Series
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Check out Dr. Carol Padden at the CASP Faculty Speaker Series.
Questions? casp@ucsd.edu
Thursday, April 26, 2018
4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Multipurpose Room (Student Serivces Center, 1st floor)
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First-Gen Mixer Spring 2018
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Connect with other first-generation students, faculty, and staff at the final Triton Firsts event of the year!
Questions? firstgentritons@ucsd.edu
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Student Services Center Multipurpose Room
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Other Campus Community Centers
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Contact Us:
UC San Diego Intertribal Resource Center | (858) 822-0048 | itrc@ucsd.edu
9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0028
Located on the 2nd Floor of Price Center West across from SPACES (right above Subway and Rubios)
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