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UC San Diego Cross-Cultural Center - Week 4, January 2014

Phone: 858.534.9689
Website: ccc.ucsd.edu
Located on the 2nd Floor of Price Center East
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From the Vault
Today's throwback is a picture from the CCC's memory vault. This picture was taken during a field trip, "Beyond La Jolla", to the Black Womenhood Exhibit at Balboa Park in April of 2009. Be on the lookout for our upcoming "Beyond La Jolla" field trip to the Frida Kahlo Exhibit at Liberty Station on Saturday, March 1. Free tickets will be available for current UCSD students. As always, first come-first serve basis. Stay tuned for more information.
  
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UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS
Real World Career Series: Building Skills for a Diverse Interconnected Community
Careers in Mental Health Panel
Tuesday | January 28 | 11AM-12:30PM 
Career Services Center

Non-Profit Networking Night
Wednesday | January 29 | 5-7PM
Career Services Center

Beyond the Bachelor's: Preparing Students for Success Academic Enrichment Programs
Thursday | January 30 | 12-1:30PM
Women's Center

The Real World Career Series is sponsored by the Cross-Cultural Center, Raza Resource Centro, Black Resource Center, Career Services Center and the Ethnic Studies Department.  For a full list of events occurring throughout Winter Quarter view the flyer here
The House I Live In - Film Screening
Thursday | February 6 | 5-7PM
CCC Comunidad Room

Please join us for a viewing and discussion of the documentary "The House I Live In". The film, by Eugene Jarecki, focuses on the human rights implications of the so called "war on drugs." For more information, contact German Octaviano at goctavia@ucsd.edu.
 
Cross-Cultural Center Artist Call-Out
Submissions due Friday | February 7
Cross-Cultural Center
In honor of Black History Month, the UCSD Cross-Cultural Center will feature an art exhibit in the Art Space during the month of February. We are currently accepting submissions by Black, Afrikan, and African-American identified student-artists whose work celebrates the life, struggles, and legacies of their communities, both past and present. 
 
For more info contact view the flyer here or Jayne Manuel at jaynemichellegm@gmail.com
Community Workshop Series: Documenting & Publicizing through Digital Media
Tuesday | February 11 | 2-3PM
Cross-Cultural Center Art Space
 
Interested in learning how to edit videos or slideshows with Adobe Premiere? Document and publicize your org, programs and life events with photos, videos, sound & music!

For more info view the flyer here or contact Diana Li at d2li@ucsd.edu 
Unity, Movement, Change: A Look at Forms of Resistance 
Thursday | February 13 | 5-7PM 
Cross-Cultural Center Comunidad

Resistance is a dynamic process that takes many forms. Join us as we look at the different dimensions of resistance from physical protest to fashion resistance, political art and hactivism. Gain different perspectives and share visions with community. 

For more info view the flyer here or contact Sandy Garcia at smg006@ucsd.edu or German Octaviano at goctavia@ucsd.edu
 
 
CAMPUS COMMUNITY CENTERS
UCSD Women's Center    
UCSD LGBTRC   
Women's Center Events
Real World Series: Preparing UC San Diego Students for Success Beyond the Bachelor's Degree
Thursday | January 30 | 12-1:30PM
Women's Center (Above Hi-Thai, Near Main Gym)

Join Academic Enrichment Programs (AEP) for a conversation about research opportunities and how you can make the best of your undergraduate career to propel you into your future.  Are you interested in research, graduate school or medical school? Academic Enrichment Programs provides opportunities for students in all majors. Come to our presentation, have some pizza, and learn more!

For more information contact 858.822.0074 or e-mail women@ucsd.edu | Visit Website for More Events
LGBT Resource Center Events
Be Kind, Rewind
Wednesday | January 29 | 5-6PM
LGBT Resource Center Conference Room

 

 

Ever wanted to do the unconventional and follow the beat of your own drum? Join us for an exclusive presentation about creative freelancers who identify within the LGBTQIA spectrum as well as a discussion about their work, how they entered the field, and more. Afterwards de-stress by painting with watercolors or drawing with coloring pencils. Snacks will be provided. 

 

For more information, contact

rainbow@ucsd.edu | Visit Website for More Events

LGBT Resource Center Events continued
Practicing Feminist, Queer, Crip
Talk by Alison Kafer
Wednesday | February 5 | 4-5:30PM
LGBT Resource Center Conference Room
  
Alison Kafer is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Feminist Studies at Southwestern University and the author of Feminist Queer Crip (Indiana University Press), a path breaking book that links the three elements of her title in an interrogation of alternate futurities and the intersection of genders, sexualities, and abilities. View flyer here
      
     
Black Resource Center Events
Black History Month's Night with Athletics
Friday | January 31 | 5-7PM
Green Room, RIMAC Arena
 
Come enjoy complimentary food, beverages and basketball and receive information on upcoming UCSD Black History Month events in February! For more info and to RSVP view the flyer here

For more info contact 858.534.0471
Raza Resource Centro Events
Located on the east end of the Student Services Center

Stay tuned! The Raza Resource Centro is currently under construction, but look forward to events the RRC may be sponsoring!

 

 

For more information, contact the RRC at raza@ucsd.edu | Visit the Facebook Page
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
FAQ: A Salon Series in Feminist and Queer of Color Critique Graduate Student Conference
Submissions due Saturday | February 1, 2014
Conference Dates | May 2-3, 2014

UCSD is pleased to announce an inaugural graduate student conference in feminist and queer of color critique, which will take place May 2-3, 2014. The conference seeks to open dialogue about the intersections of women of color feminism and queer of color critique. Graduate students from UCSD and elsewhere are invited to participate in our two day conference, with a keynote and a closing musical performance. We are honored to have Professor Sharon Holland from Duke University as our keynote speaker.
Submit your 250 word abstract to faq.ucsd@gmail.com or for more info visit the website here
NOBCChE West Regional Meeting: Call for Papers
Poster and Technical Abstract Submission due Friday | February 21
Poster Session & Technical Sessions | Saturday | March 22

Participate in the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineer (NOBCChE) West Regional Conference. Undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and industry representatives are invited to submit and abstract  in chemistry, chemical engineering, sustainable energy, and other related fields for an oral or poster presentation. For more info view the flyer here or visit this website
STAFF & FACULTY

Open Conversation: Merging Identities
Monday | February 3 | 3-5PM
Cross-Cultural Center Library

We often discuss the existence of multiple identities coexisting within a single person and the work required to have others recognize those multiple identities. Rarely do we discuss the work required to coordinate those identities within one's self. Please join fellow graduate students in an open dialogue facilitated by Dr. Doriane Besson (UCSD CAPS) as we discuss how we merge our racial, professional, scholarly, sexual, activist, gender...identities.
For more info view the flyer here or contact 
 
Chancellor's Office - Diversity Internship
Application due Friday | February 7
 
This internship will be a unique opportunity for a staff member to get direct experience in event planning for Chancellor's Office Diversity events such as: Black History Month, Cesar E. Chavez Celebration, CA Native Day Celebration, Asian Pacific Islander Month, and Disability Awareness Month. This position will be working closely with university leaders as they plan these events and will assist with all aspects of the planning for these events to include administrative and financial support, outreach, event logistics, and financial processes. Click here for more information
2014 Women's Conference 
Date & Time TBD
Call for Volunteers

The Chancellor's Advisory Committee on the Status of Women (CSW) is seeking volunteers to assist with the preparation of UC San Diego's 2014 Women's Conference. This highly popular annual conference is tentatively scheduled for mid-May and will be drawing around 600 people from our UC San Diego community. This half-day conference is part of UCSD's ongoing commitment to staff professional development and cannot be achieved without a highly dedicated group of volunteers.

For more info contact Jennifer Kim j4kim@ucsd.edu and/or Rachel Cook racook@mail.ucsd.edu 
 
Celebrating Black History Month 2014
Nelson Mandela and the US Civil Rights Movement
Thursday | February 6 | 3:30PM
Social Sciences Building # 101
For more info view the flyer here
 
Josephine Baker and the US Civil Rights Movement and Washington DC's Fight for Home Rule Exhibit
Thursday | February 6 | 3:30PM
UC San Diego Library
For more info view the flyer here
 

For a full list of events in the celebration of Black History Month 2014 view the calendar here
COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS

Volunteer or Intern for the San Diego Latino Film Festival
The San Diego Media Arts Center is looking for interns and volunteers in Marketing and Graphic Design. The internship will assist with both festival related events and our brand new Digital Gym Cinema in North Park. For more info visit the website here
San Diego Pride Internships
San Diego Pride is offering internships to give students real-world experience in a variety of areas. Available positions include the Business Development Internship and the Fundraising Internship. For more info view the descriptions here

Leadership Position at UC Berkeley

The University seeks an energetic leader to provide strategic vision, leadership, and daily administration for an established and growing student development office. For more info view the website here

 




We Got Your Back
Tuesdays at 11am at the Zone located in Price Center Plaza. A free, interactive workshop on how to maintain a healthy back. Learn about proper body mechanics and go through a series of exercises to help strengthen your back.
SUBTERRANEA
Exhibit open until Jan 29 | Closing reception Jan 29 | 6-9PM. On view by appointment at the Structural & Materials Engineering Building. SUBTERRANEA is a group exhibition curated by Art History, Theory, and Criticism Ph.D. students Melinda Guillen and Elizabeth D. Miller. For more info view the website here
OASIS Mentor Jobs Info Session
Are you interested in becoming an OASIS summer bridge Academic Transition Counselor (ACT) or TRiO SSSP Peer Mentor this summer and through the academic year? Come find out more at the information session on Feb. 5th at 2PM. View the flyer



Non-Profit Networking Night at UCSD
Wed | Jan 29 | 5-7PM at UCSD Career Services Center. 
Meet and network with UCSD alumni and employers from a variety of non-profit organizations! This is a great way to interact with professionals in the non-profit field and learn about any opportunities  in their organization, such as internships, research activities or volunteering service. For more info view the website here
Native American Congressional Internship
Application deadline | Jan 31. Apply for a fully-funded, ten-week summer internship in Washington DC, for American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate, graduate and law students. For more info visit the website here
Applications for the Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science (E3S) 
Application deadline | Jan 31. A 9-week program that introduces energy efficient electronics science to undergraduates who are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in science and engineering. For more info visit the website here





Darcy and Robert Bingham Scholarships
Application due Mon | Feb 3. These scholarships are awarded to outstanding UCSD student employees. These are $2,100 one-year scholarships, to be awarded in 2014-2015. We encourage you to share this scholarship opportunity with your student employees.  For more info visit the website here

University of Maryland Summer Research Initiative to Increase Diversity

Application deadline Feb 14. Increase your interest in research careers in the social and behavioral sciences, develop research skills, and learn about doctoral training with the goal of encouraging students to pursue doctoral degrees in the social and behavioral sciences. For more info visit the website here

Frida Kahlo Exhibition

Open until March 9 at Liberty Station, Barracks 3. Experience the rich and colorful life of Friday Kahlo in "The Complete Frida Kahlo: Her Paintings. Her Life. Her Story. The Exhibition," making its U.S. premier in San Diego. For more info view the website here

 
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