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Greetings!
Happy April and Spring Quarter! We hope you all had time to rest and recharge as you spring into this new quarter. With new classes and activities, time goes by quickly, but remember we're here to support you every step of the way. If you ever need anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at the CASP Office. Keep pushing forward, you’ve got this!
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.
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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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Meet the 2025 CASP Cohort!
PC: Kehaulani from Wonder Struck Photography
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Meet the CASP Team!
PC: Kehaulani from Wonder Struck Photography
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Campus Community Centers & More
| | Important Dates for Spring Quarter | | | Thursday, April 9th | Automatic Wait List Official Ends | | Friday, April 24th | Deadline for Students to drop without "W" on Transcript | | Monday, May 8th | Deadline for Students to drop with "W" on Transcript | | | CASP Scholarship Requirements | | |
Welcome to CASP Corner, your go-to space for all things CASP! Each edition we’ll shine a spotlight on our incredible scholars and alumni whether they’re studying abroad, returning to welcome new scholars, sharing their best tips, or showing us the amazing things they’re doing after graduation. This is where we celebrate the CASP community and all the ways our scholars inspire us! | | |
Engineers for Exploration Chancellor's Associates Colloquium 🎤
Student Speaker : Hieu Le
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From coral reefs to coastal surf zones to the forests of the Amazon, Engineers for Exploration develop innovative computer systems that close critical gaps in conservation and exploration. This colloquium spotlighted two projects, SmartFin and Acoustic Species Detection.
Chancellors Associates Scholar, Hieu Le, also presented. He is currently a 3rd year studying Mathematics and Computer Science.
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🎓✨ Grad School Highlight ✨🎓
Nicole Tran
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Will be Attending in the Fall: University of San Diego
Master of Arts in School Counseling
I am currently elated to be attending one of the the best schools in San Diego for school counseling this upcoming fall semester! I’m excited to get hands-on experience with working at schools and with students!
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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!
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🗓️ Thursday, April 2nd, 5 PM - 10 PM
📍UCSD Library Walk
Matsuri is an annual Japanese Night Market that takes place on Library Walk, featuring student performers, food booths, and games. Check out their website for more information regarding food, schedule, and more!
| Muir Musical's Spring Awakening | |
🗓️ Friday, April 3rd, 7:30 - 10 PM and Saturday, April 4th, 7:30-10 PM
📍UCSD Library Walk
The winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater through what Entertainment Weekly called, "the most gorgeous Broadway score this decade," Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable. The landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock and roll that is exhilarating audiences across the nation like no other musical in years.
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🗓️ Wednesday, April 8th, 11 AM - 1 PM
📍 Sun God Lawn
Enjoy Pop-Up Bagels and refreshments while preparing for the Spring Quarter! Come make your own care packages, create stress balls, and spend time petting dogs to help you relax and recharge.
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iSTUDENTS: Please join us on Thursday, April 9th, from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm for the UC San Diego Spring Career Fair. This event will be in the Price Center Ballroom AB, with doors opening at 12:00 pm and closing at 4:00 pm
REGISTRATION DETAILS
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The career fair is open to UC San Diego students and alumni only.
- In order to gain admittance to the fair, students/alumni MUST register through Handshake AND bring their student ID on the day of the fair.
Due to the popularity of this event, we have implemented arrival times to ensure a positive experience for all attendees. For more information, please check out the Website!
| | La Jolla Playhouse WOW Festival | | | | |
🗓️ Thursday, April 23rd - Sunday, April 26th
La Jolla Playhouse’s WOW Festival is four days of “fearless and fun activations that electrify our creative city” (BroadwayWorld).
Discover more than 20 local, national and international artists in immersive theatre, interactive cabaret, gravity-defying circus and genre-smashing experiences and performances for all ages.
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🗓️ Tuesday, April 28th, 2 PM - 3:30 PM
📍Geisel Library, Classroom 1
Need a study break with wagging tails? Therapy animals and their handlers will visit Geisel Library to interact with students. Whether you need a breather between study sessions or a moment of respite from a challenging assignment, certified therapy dogs will be ready to provide a soothing break from your studies.
This event is a collaborative effort with The Zone’s referred partner, Love on a Leash.
Plus, Triton 2 Triton, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and Health Promotion Services (HPS) will be nearby with outreach tables offering resources, tips, and support to help you throughout the quarter.
Join us in Classroom 1 (across from the Service Hub) anytime during the event to relax and de-stress with the dogs. No registration is needed.
| | Family Food Pantry and Children's Closest | | Black Business Association | | | | |
The Black Business Association is currently recruiting new members. Their organization is dedicated to empowering Black students pursuing careers in business through professional development, networking opportunities, and community building initiatives
| | Experiential Learning Workshop Series Spring 2026 | Raza Resource Centro Community Writing Collective | | Women's Center: Gender Bites | | Women's Center: Student Vendor Fair and Clothing Swap | | |
🗓️ Wednesday, April 1st, 4 PM - 6 PM
📍Women's Center
Help us wrap up this Women's History Month to shop and swap at the WHM Student Vendor Fair Wednesday April 1st, 2026 from 4-6PM at the WC! Come learn about the intersections of Feminism and Environmental Sustainability while supporting students' small businesses! Bring your friends, tote bags, and clothing to SWAP! For questions and accommodations, please email women@ucsd.edu.
| | Out and Proud Series Event: Lunch and Craft | |
🗓️ Tuesday, April 14th, 12 PM - 1 PM
📍Geisel Library, Seuss Room
Join us for our April Out and Proud Series: Bring Your Own Lunch (BYOL) event, as we partner with the UC San Diego LGBT Resource Center for Out and Proud 2026.
The Out and Proud Series presents the largest opportunity for community visibility on the UC San Diego campus. It is a time for reflection on the achievements of LGBTQIA+ identified students, staff, faculty and our allies. It is also a time for public awareness and discussion of current LGBTQIA+ issues on the state and national levels.
This event will take place at the Geisel Library in the Seuss Room with the goal of celebrating, reconnecting and sharing in community and reflection. The event will feature crafts, shared stories, safe space and good company. All staff members of UC San Diego and UC San Diego Health Sciences are welcome.
We’ll bring the crafts and some snacks to share — bring your lunch and come hang out and let's get creative.
| Women's Center: Working Parents | | |
These support groups are in collaboration with the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program and the Women's Center, facilitated by Izabel Caetano Francy, LCSW, a Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) licensed clinician, who is also a full-time remote working parent. These are open to all UC San Diego Students, Faculty, and Staff.
Questions? Please contact Izabel C. Francy at icfrancy@ucsd.edu
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Working Moms of 0 - 5 Year Olds Group
Next session: Wednesday, April 22nd, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM. (Sessions are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month)
Please join us for a supportive Zoom discussion and opportunity to connect with other UCSD working parents.
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Working Parents of Elementary and Middle Schoolers Support Group
Next session: Wednesday, April 1st, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. (Sessions are held on the first Wednesday of every month)
Please join us for a supportive Zoom discussion and opportunity to connect with other UCSD working parents.
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Working Parents of Teens Support Group
Next session: Thursday, April 9th, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Sessions are held on the 2nd Thursdays of every month)
Calling all parents of teens! Please join us for a supportive Zoom discussion and opportunity to connect with other UCSD working parents.
| | Scholarships & Opportunities | | 2026-27 Continuing Undergraduate Scholarships Application | | | | |
The 2026-27 Continuing Undergraduate Scholarship Application is currently accepting applications at ucsd.academicworks.com. Due April 2nd.
These awards are open only to UCSD students who plan to continue their undergraduate studies for the 2026-2027 academic year. This selective pool offers one of the best opportunities for undergraduate students to receive a scholarship, with awards ranging from $500 to $15,000. Applicants just need to submit one general application (a few opportunities may require a short response essay or a resume) to be considered for over 140 scholarships.
| | Volunteer with San Diego District 4! | | |
The Office of Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe of San Diego District 4 is currently seeking organizations and members interested in volunteering with them and getting involved in upcoming service opportunities. This is an excellent way for your members to give back to the community and stay engaged in meaningful work alongside other leaders and community partners.
Volunteer Interest Form is found below! Once the form is completed, someone from the team will follow up with the next steps and details!
| | 2025-2026 Transfer Firsts PODS | | | | |
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.
Applications are now open! So if you are interested, check out our website and fill out our interest form.
| | 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 through Thursday and Open Desk and Sun God Lounge will now be open until 2am Monday through 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.
Visit our Flickr account to view more pictures from our Kickoff event.
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