WELCOME WEEK AT THE CROSS
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 Sam, our Joy de la Cruz Arts & Activism Intern, tabling for First Friday
 
Over 300 students came through the Cross during The
Cross welcoming UCSD's graduate
our annual Block Party. students at Bienvenida.
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CROSS-CULTURAL CENTER UPDATES
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 NEED TO RESERVE A ROOM?
The Cross-Cultural Center has implemented a new online room reservation
system, found here! Start by creating a user account which can be done by
scrolling to the bottom of the page and under "My Accounts" clicking on "Create an
Account".
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LOVE SERIES
Cross-Cultural Center Library. Consecutive Wed Sept 30 - Nov 25. 12-1pm UCSD Cross-Cultural Center and the UCSD Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) are pleased to co-host a dynamic series of
thought-provoking discussions on the topics of love and forgiveness.
The 8-week series will begin on September 30, 2009 and is
sponsored by: The Cross-Cultural Center, UJIMA, Pan-Asian Staff
Association, and Black Staff Association. All staff and faculty are
welcome. This is not a counseling group
and disclosure of personal information will not be required. For more information, go to http://loveandforgive.org. |
DIVERSIFYING THE FACULTY FOR THE NEXT GENERATION: AN URGENT IMPERATIVE Daryl G. Smith Professor of Education and Psychology Claremont Graduate University Cross-Cultural Center. Tues, Oct 6. 4pm
Dr. Smith has been a Co-PI on a major project for the James Irvine Foundation to evaluate the impact of the Campus Diversity Initiative, a six-year $29 million effort funded that involved 28 private colleges and universities in California to increase access and success of historically underrepresented and low income students and to build institutional capacity to develop and evaluate diversity efforts. Dr. Smith as conducted research on faculty hiring including influential articles such as Interrupting the Usual: Successful Strategies for Diversifying
the Faculty, with Turner, Osei-Kofi, Richards, 2004) and The Revolving Door for
Underrepresented Minority Faculty in Higher Education. |
TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL: KOBE DOIN' WORK
The Loft. Wed, Sept 30. 8pm. Regular: $8, UCSD Student: $5 Advance
Purchase online at the link below or call 858.534.TIXS (M-F,10am-4pm)
Get inside the mind of enigmatic basketball
superstar Kobe Bryant with a never-before-seen look at how he prepares for one
of the season's biggest games. With unprecedented access, cinematic icon Spike
Lee takes you inside the game, providing an intense look at the sport both on
and off the court through the eyes of one of its modern-day legends. [2009,
USA, 84 min.]
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DECOLONIZING IDENTITIES IN MENTAL HEALTH
University of San Diego: Warren Auditorium, SOLES. Mon,
Oct 5. 5-6:30pm
Dr.
Larry Emerson is a visiting professor and consultant for Native American
Scholars and Collaborators at San Diego State University. Professor Emerson has
been an active lecturer and provided a wealth of services to urban foundations
and Indigenous Nations. Professor Emerson's research articulates:
"decolonized notions of Diné education" by describing "Diné
patterns of resistance to colonialism through the active engagement and
advocacy of Diné non-modern, traditional thought and identity."
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MURAL UNVEILING
Thurgood Marshall College- Peterson Hall. Wed, Oct 14. 12:00pm
This is an historic event insofar as public art on campus
has never before reflected the culture and history of our
community. Although this is a temporary installation, we can through our
dedication and esfuerzo make it permanent.
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LATINA SUCCESS - MUJERES CON EXITO CONFERENCE 2009
University of San Diego: Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice. Wed, Oct 14. 7:30-4:30pm 
Empowerment is the solution to facing difficult economic times.
Latinas must be equipped with tools and information to survive and
succeed! MANA de San Diego is here to help. Come re-energize
and motivate yourself by learning from leading experts at the Latina
Success Conference! For more information, click here.
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ISA MAGAZINE
Want to be a part of an Asian-American publication? *JOIN
ISA Magazine!* We have open staff positions available! We're looking for
writers and staff who are interested in helping ISA become a positive influence
within our Asian-American community at UCSD. Positions
available include: Creative
Director, Secretary, Finance, Fundraising, Event
Coordinator, SW: Academics, SW: Sports, SW: Politics, SW:
Entertainment, and Staff
Photographer (SW = Staff Writer). If you think you have the skills necessary or are just
interested, *EMAIL*us for an application at Isa.Magazine.ucsd@gmail.com.
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ADMISSIONS WEBINARS
The Admissions office is conducting a series of webinars
from October 5 to November 10. These will be based on the Information Sessions,
providing a brief introduction to UC San Diego and detailed information about
admission requirements in specific webinars for U.S. and international
students. You can see the webinar event page here: and our website visitors can get to the page through the main Events page accessible from the left-hand navigation column on nearly all
admissions webpages. The entry for Webinars is at the bottom of the page, under
Prospective Students.
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PRESENTATION SKILLS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Mandeville East. Wed, Sept 30. 12-1pm
Presented by Sara Henry, UCSD
Express to Success Programs
Whether you are presenting
research or preparing a poster session, this interactive session will provide
you with the tools to speak confidently and prepare professional presentations.
Participants will be invited to a second session to put their skills into
practice! To register, email Sara.
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CA NATIVE AMERICAN DAY CELEBRATION PARTNERSHIP FUNDING
 Would you like to receive an additional $1,000 to help
fund your next program or event? If you are part of a UCSD
campus department or a faculty member and are holding an event which is focused
on the Native American community, the UCSD California Native American Day
Committee would like to help fund your event! To
qualify for funding, you must hold your event held no later than December 11th. Funding Deadlines: October 1st (Round I) & November
1st (Round II) For more information, please contact Carri Fierro. |
PPIA JUNIOR SUMMER INSTITUTE Princeton University
 The Woodrow
Wilson School of Public and International Affairs is
pleased to announce that
the 2010 PPIA Junior Summer Institute
will be held at Princeton University from June 10 through July 30,
2010.
The goal of the PPIA Junior Summer Institute is to prepare
students for graduate
study and careers in public policy and
international affairs. The summer
institute provides a rigorous
training in policy analysis and serves as a
springboard to
exciting careers in public service. The brochure is available
through our website at http://wws.princeton.edu/jsi/.
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