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Calendar of Events

It’s Just a Joke”: Humor through a Feminist Lens

Monday, March 31st, 3:30pm -4:30pm

Women's Center Living room

As April Fools' Day approaches, join us for a critical look at humor and its impact. We'll explore the damaging effects of misogynistic jokes and how they perpetuate a culture of oppression and prejudice.

It's time to stop joking around and get serious about the harm caused by jokes or pranks.

Light snacks and drinks will be provided, so come and join the conversation – it's no joke!

Feminist Film Club: Bottoms

Sit your bottoms down at the Women’s Center on Wednesday, April 2, to enjoy a screening of Bottoms (2023) with us!

Come by from 5:30-8PM, to talk about queer empowerment, heteronormativity, and intersectionality.

Popcorn, light snacks, and refreshments will be provided!

STEMinist Network

The STEMinist Network is a drop-in program that creates opportunities for gender marginalized undergraduate students in STEM to connect and build community within the larger context of STEM as a male dominated field.

We focus on gender and science, community building, and professional development. We use the term “gender marginalized” to recognize the impact of sexism on many communities including, but not limited to, transgender women, cisgender women, transgender men, non-binary individuals, and gender non-conforming individuals. STEMinist Network is open to all undergraduate students in STEM majors.

Register in our LinkTree or on our website.

Reading Into Representation

(Sydney's GAP)

Interested in representation? Love to read? Frustrated with mainstream media narratives? Scan the QR code, go to our Linktree (in bio), or go to bit.ly/4kgwgfs to fill out a survey for Women’s Center programming intern Sydney’s Gender Action Project: Reading Into Representation!

Stay tuned for the accompanying program in Spring Quarter.

GAP Research Form

Do you identify as a "stan" of an artist? Are you interested in sharing your experiences within a fandom?

Fill out the research form created by Women's Center intern Isabella Lardieri for her Gender Action Project (GAP), titled: "Fan Girls and Femininity: Exploring the Intersections of Stan Culture, Gender, and Social Justice."

Complete the form

tinyurl.com/IsabellaGAP, or scan the QR code.

Spring 2025 Gender Bite Calendar

Our Gender Bites series continues this Spring Quarter!

Join us for a new topic every other Monday, odd weeks, from 3:30-4:30 PM, at the Women's Center starting Monday, 3/31.

Closed Week 9 for Memorial Day Holiday.

Light refreshments will be provided.

 

Let's Talk About Menopause

In-person Discussion Group

Date: Thursday, 3/20/25

Time: 12-1 PM

Location: Women’s Center

Registration is required:

 https://forms.gle/YnkdpcVYYb7J1vXc8

Attendance is capped at the first 15 people to ensure we will have a more intimate conversation.

Join us for an open conversational space created for UC San Diego Campus Staff & Faculty where we will explore the topic of menopause and support one another through sharing experiences, feelings, resources, and strategies to better navigate an often-challenging phase of life.

This discussion group is hosted by the Women’s Center and will not be facilitated by Faculty and Staff Assistance Program clinicians. This is not an informational event, presentation, or talk and there won’t be an agenda.

Topics will emerge and be shared by the participants present. Personal medical questions must be reserved for consultation with a healthcare provider.

Need menopause resources prior to this meeting?

Check out the Menopause Resource Doc where you will find helpful information.

Questions? Contact Jess Geipel

Working Moms of 0-5 Year Olds Group

Wednesday l March 26 l 1:30-2:30 PM

On Zoom: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/82035703829 



Please join us for a supportive Zoom discussion and opportunity to connect with other UCSD working parents.

Motherhood always includes balancing the needs of many amid a variety of stressors and uncertainties. It is never easy, and you are not alone. It takes a community to support mothers. 

You will be amazed at this UC San Diego community of ours.

This support group is 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.

Open to all UC San Diego campus Faculty and Staff mothers of any age, partnered or single.

Feel free to eat lunch, nurse or be a mom during the discussion.

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Questions? Please contact Izabel C. Francy at icfrancy@ucsd.edu

Lunch and Listen: 2025 Women’s History Month Podcast Series

Faculty and staff are invited to join our weekly Lunch and Listen series for Women's History Month.

From 12-1 PM, on Zoom, every Thursday in March, we will be listening to excerpts from Brené Brown’s podcast, Unlocking Us, and discussing.

Join on Zoom at:

https://tinyurl.com/LNLWHM25

3/20/25 Dr. Joy Buolamwini

3/27/25 Samin Nosrat

Working Parents of Elementary and Middle Schoolers Support Group

Date: Wednesday l April 2 l 12-1 PM

Location: Zoom Meeting

https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/86957940529

Please join us for a supportive Zoom discussion and opportunity to connect with other UCSD working parents.

Parenting always includes balancing the needs of many amid a variety of stressors and uncertainties. It is never easy, and you are not alone. It takes a community to support a parent. 

You will be amazed at this UC San Diego community of ours.

This support group is 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.

Open to all UC San Diego campus Faculty and Staff parents of any age, partnered or single.

Feel free to eat lunch or parent as needed during the discussion.

Questions? Please contact Izabel C. Francy at icfrancy@ucsd.edu 

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Working Parents of Teens Support Group

Date: Thursday l April 10 l 1-2 PM

On Zoom: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/81090977661

Calling all parents of teens! Please join us for a supportive Zoom discussion and opportunity to connect with other UCSD working parents.

Parenting always includes balancing the needs of many amid a variety of stressors and uncertainties. It is never easy, and you are not alone. It takes a community to support a parent. 

You will be amazed at this UC San Diego community of ours.

This support group is in collaboration with the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) and the Women’s Center, facilitated by Izabel Caetano Francy, LCSW, a FSAP licensed clinician, who is also a full-time working parent.

Open to all UC San Diego campus Faculty and Staff parents of teens ages 12 and up.

We acknowledge that developmental levels vary, please join this group or any of the other support groups as you feel appropriate based on you/your child’s needs.

Feel free to eat lunch, join late or leave early as needed during the discussion.

Questions? Please contact Izabel C. Francy at icfrancy@ucsd.edu



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Events and Offerings

Summer Internship Program

Assemblymember Chris Ward is seeking a Student Intern to work in the 78th Assembly District Office for the summer semester beginning in May or June 2025. Under the direction of the District Director and staff, the Student Intern will have an opportunity to learn the legislative process, which includes exposure to casework, constituent letters, certificates of recognition, and district office events.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and 1-2 references to Assemblymember.Ward@assembly.ca.gov. Applications will be accepted until Friday, March 28, 2025.

https://www.assembly.ca.gov/public-services/assembly-jobs

Contact either teannae.owens@asm.ca.gov or call our district office at (619) 280-7801.

FREE Online HR Info Session

March 20, 2025, 11:00 AM

Please join us for a free information session over Zoom to learn more about our Human Resource Management Certificate and our specialized HR courses.

Our courses and programs are designed to provide participants with the latest information and practical insights in order to become responsible and effective professionals. Whether you are contemplating a career as an HR generalist or thinking of specializing, this informative session will provide a chance for you to ask questions and explore professional options.

https://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/courses/human-resource-management-information-session-info-70031

For more information, visit the HR certificate page or contact the Program Manager at HRPrograms@ucsd.edu.

Experiential Learning Student Focus Groups

Apr 1, 2025, 11:30 AM

Teaching Learning Commons Geisel 1W

The Experiential Learning Hub would like to hear from students about their insights on experiential learning. Want to help us learn how to best support you? Fill out the survey and sign up to participate!

https://forms.gle/zvWPB6mJ4JgX7swRA

For more information, contact Rochelle at rsmarr@ucsd.edu!