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CCC Internship 2011-2012

Applications available

Friday, March 4th, 2011


Thick Dumpling Skin

www.thickdumplingskin.com

A vibrant community for Asian-Americans to share and discuss our unhealthy quest, past and present, for the "perfect" body. Our struggles with food & body image are not merely about will power - they're social, cultural, and familial.  


Cross-Cultural Center

2011-2012 Internship Information Sessions

Wed | March 9 | 4-5pm
Thurs | March 31 | 1-2pm

STOP RACISM, SEXISM,
& HOMOPHOBIA AT UCSD!

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Student Film: Shadeism

Shown at the Fair & Lovely: Skin Censorship and Whitening Creams Program on Feb. 17, 2011

Watch the short film now! 


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UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS

Meditationyoga Breather Series

Tuesday | March 3 | 12:30-1:30pm 

Cross-Cultural Center Library
 
Starting to get stressed about finals being around the corner or are swamped at work? Looking to de-stress? Then its time for you to set time aside for some self-love! Come to our breather series to find that peace of mind away from the chaos of academic or office life. Facilitated meditation by Dr. Elsie Curry from Psychological and Counseling Services (CAPS). For more information, contact Violeta at vigonzales@ucsd.edu.

ETHN 198, Spring 2011:  nofilipinosallowed

"Positively No Filipinos Allowed"

Info Session: Thursday | March 3 | 3:30-4:30pm 

Cross-Cultural Center Comunidad 

 

What does it mean to be Filipin@ American? This course will be focus on the ourstory, identities and issues of the Filipin@ American community. Through scholarly readings, personal narratives, and media clips we will explore theories and concepts that serve as the basis of what shapes our community, and be able to connect to our own experiences in comparison. We will cover topics such as American Imperialism, ethnic/racial identity, gender and sexuality, and performativity. The class will also facilitate the growth and development of personal identities through weekly reflections, discussions, activities and one-on-ones in an intimate setting.

 

The class will be 4 units, pass/no pass and will meet on Wednesdays, 4-7PM at the Cross-Cultural Center Comunidad Small.

 

Please e-mail Jerel Vega at jerel.boyd.vega@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.


One Year Later...oneyearlater

Thursday | March  3 | 5-7pm

Cross-Cultural Center Comunidad

Why? A "One Year Later?" talk will provide us with a space for updates, community-building, dialogue, reflection and healing. We hope that creating a space for a "One Year Later?" dialogue will be an opportunity for us to discuss how we as students can collectively focus our energies.

 

Speakers and Dialogue Facilitators:

Edwina Welch and Professor Jorge Mariscal

March 3, 2011. 5 -7 pm in the CCC Comunidad.

 

For more information on this event contact vegonzal@ucsd.edu or hjandu@ucsd.edu. Refreshments will be provided.


Beyond La Jolla: Museum of Man Exhibitmuseum

Saturday | March 5 | 10am-2pm
Sign up at the CCC, Limited Spots 

1350 El Prado, Balboa Park

The Cross-Cultural Center invites you to attend "Beyond La Jolla" to the Museum of Man for the exhibition, Race: Are We So Different? Join us as we explore the nation's first exhibition to tell the stories of race from the biological, cultural, and historical points of view providing an unprecedented look into race and racism in the US. Space is limited so sign up early in the Cross-Cultural Center! This event is free to all students and will include lunch. Please contact Bianca Harlow at bharlow@ucsd.edu for any questions.

CAMPUS COMMUNITY CENTERS

Campus Community Center Hiring  

2011-2012 InternsCOM3

Information Sessions are Center Specific 


Interested in social justice, making campus-wide impacts, contributing to Center growth, making new friends, and personal/professional development?

 

Cross-Cultural Center:

Winter Quarter, Week 10:  Wed, 3/9, 4-5pm

Spring Quarter, Week 1:  Thurs, 3/31, 1-2pm

 

Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Center:

Winter Quarter, Week 9: Wed, 3/2, 4-5pm

Spring Quarter, Week 1: Mon, 3/28, 12-1pm

 

Women's Center:

Winter Quarter, Week 9:  Thurs, 3/3, 4-5pm

Spring Quarter, Week 1:  Thurs, 3/31, 3-4pm

 

Applications due: April 4, 2011- 4:00pm


LGBT Undergraduate Scholarships!

lgbt scholarships

Due: Friday | March 11 | 4pm
LGBT Resource Center
 

The LGBT Undergraduate Scholarship Program encourages gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender UCSD students to apply for the six scholarships made possible by generous contributions from many people, including Chris Arrott, Michael Marx and Donald Marshall, Russ Ty, and from funds in memory of Tracee Parsons and Stephen P. L'Italien, Jr. The objective of the undergraduate scholarship program is to recognize and encourage academic excellence and to offer financial support to meritorious students. All 2011-2012 LGBT Scholarship applications will be submitted to the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Center (LGBTRC) and are due on March 11, 2011 at 4:00pm. For more information, e-mail Vanidy (vbailey@ucsd.edu).
COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS

Nikkei Community Internship 2011
Applications due: March 4
Internship Website
Nikkei Youth

My Paper Heart Workshop w/ Loralei Bingamon
Thursday | March 3 |4-6pm
Eleanor Roosevelt College Room
Loralei's Work
Pinay Week Info 

Women of Color Law Luncheon
Sunday | March 6 | 12:30-3:30pm
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
RSVP no later than Wed, March 2 to womenofcolorinlaw@gmail.com 

UCSD Student-Run Free Clinic Project Fundraiser & Celebration
Saturday | March 26 | 6-10pm
Price Center Ballroom
Tix $175; Students $25 

Please contact Carol Whitener (858-534-6160 or email

cbloomwhitener@ucsd.edu


Academic Enrichment Programs
2011 Summer Research Program
Deadline: Fri. March 18 @ 5pm
Questions? Contact Deborah Gordon 858.534.8254 or dgordon@ucsd.edu 

InterVarsity presents
HEARTBEAT 2011
Friday | March 4 | 7pm
CCC Comunidad 
LEGEND

Events Outside UCSD ORANGE
Student Org Events LIGHT GREEN
Other Dept Events
SALMON
Opportunities YELLOW


Programs Abroad Office
UC San Diego
Explore. Dream. Discover.
Facebook It! 

MEChA Calmecac Cihuacoatl
(Project Dir) position 2011-2012
Applications due March 4 @ 5pm
Questions? Andrea Salcedo salcedo.andrea27@gmail.com or 760.777.0950  

Silent Witness: Recent Work by Ken Gonzales-Day Exhibit
March 31-May 30
Opening Reception: 3/31 @ 5:30
University Art Gallery
universityartgallery 

Grassroots Campaigns, Inc.
Offering career positions to graduating seniors
Website 

Contact Ryan Ricker at 619.523.0412 or RRicker@grassrootscampaigns.com


2nd Annual La Hermandad:
A Celebration of Chican@ and Filipin@ Unity
CALL OUT for
Visual Artists of San Diego 

Questions? Please email or call Enrique De La Cruz at 619-948-8345


Harvard University Administrative Fellowship Program 

The Black Storytellers of San Diego
Saturday | March 5 | 10:30-12:30p
Malcom X Library & Performing Cntr
5148 Market St, SD, 92114
Info & reservations: 858.642.8539 

UCSD Pinay Week 2011
View flyer

Parent Organizer and
Community Organizer
Positions
Alliance for a Better Community 

Send resumes and cover letter to info@afabc.org or Alliance for a Better Community, 350 Bixel Street, Suite 180, Los Angeles, CA  90017.  FAX (213) 250-0151.


Global Women Speak Out
Voices of Women
Monday | March 7 | 7pm
PC East Ballroom
View flyer 

Birch Aquarium
March UCSD FREE Month
All students, faculty, and staff
Must show valid UCSD ID card 

Hillel of San Diego and
Tritons for Israel Presents
Hadag Nahash in Concert
Thursday | March 10 | 7pm
Porter's Pub