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Paths to PhDs: Considering Applying to PhD in Psychology and Related Fields

Wednesday | November 10 | 11-1pm
Cross-Cultural Center

 

CoAre you interested in research in psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, or clinical psychology?  Are you not quite sure what background you need, how to obtain research experience, or what funding is available?  Do you wonder whether graduate school is the right choice for you, or whether the topics you are passionate about can be studied in graduate programs? Do you need advice on choosing programs and preparing your applications? Click here to view flyer.

 

Panel of Graduate Students from Diverse Backgrounds discuss the where, why, and how of pursuing PhDs in Psychology and related disciplines. Questions? Email: lkcase@ucsd.edu.

Sponsored by the UCSD CCC and the Dept of Psychology

Transfer Break & Eggs Forum

Friday | November 19 | 10-11:30am
Cross-Cultural Center Library

Hey transfer students, are you feeling overwhelmed and hungry? Do you need an outlet to talk about how your quarter has gone so far? Well, come out to the Cross Cultural Center to grab some breakfast and participate in our transfer student forum. This is a great opportunity for you to meet new people and provide input for what you need to help you feel more at home here at UCSD. Don't miss out!
Contact Jeff at green16@rohan.sdsu.edu for more information

Gordon Johnson: Cahuilla/Cupeno Author

Friday | November 19 | 6-8pm
Student Services Center (MPR)

 

Gordon Lee Johnson, a Cahuilla/Cupeno writer from the Pala Indian Reservation, will read from two of his books Rez Dogs Eat Beans and Fast Cars and Frybread, perform an excerpt from a performance piece called Tear in my Beer Session and will be available for questions following the performance. Refreshments will be served.

Udall Scholarship up to $5,000

For Native American and Alaskan Native students.

The Foundation expects to award 80 scholarships of up to $5000 and 50 honorable mentions of $350 to sophomore and junior level college students committed to careers related to the environment, tribal public policy, or Native American health care.
Scholarships are offered in any of three categories:

 
- To students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment; or
- To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy; or
- To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to Native health care.

Please contact Ross Frank at rfrank@ucsd.edu who will register applicants on the Udall Scholarship website.

Combating Violence Against the Transgender Community: Understanding Cisgender Privilege

Wednesday | November 17 | 5-7pm 

LGBT Resource Center

In observance of the Transgender Day of Remembrance Friday of week seven, a day set aside to memorialize those who have been killed due to anti-transgender hatred and prejudice, let's better learn how to show our transgender peers and community members love and support on their paths to equality! Come and learn about cisgender privilege through individual and group self-reflection. We'll discuss how unchecked cisgender privilege, leads to blatant and painful transphobia that impedes transgender folks from feeling loved and valued. In addition, we will be looking at the spectrum of sex and gender through an exciting activity that will be empowering no matter how you identify! Come with an open mind, an open heart, and a willingness to participate. Refreshments and cake will be provided! Questions, contact cklemmer@ucsd.edu.

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Friday | November 19

LGBT Resource Center Conference Room

 The UCSD LGBT Resource Center honors Transgender Day of Remembrance to memorialize those who are killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. Throughout the day, the conference room will be reserved as a reverent space for reflection and learning. At 12:00pm in the conference room, there will be a viewing of Still Black: A portrait of Black Transmen. This film is an "alternative feature-length documentary that explores the lives of six black transgender men living in the United States. Through the intimate stories of their lives as artists, students, husbands, fathers, lawyers, and teachers, the film offers viewers a complex and multi-faceted image of race, sexuality and trans identity." At 6:00pm on November 20, 2010 please join the San Diego community for a march and ceremony at The Center in Hillcrest. For more information, please contact Vanidy Bailey (vbailey@ucsd.edu).