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Winter 2014, Week 3
UC San Diego LGBT Resource Center
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I would like to take this time to Congratulate the UCSD Women's Rugby Team. On Sunday, we defeated ASU and are now 1-0. I can say we're starting off this season with an amazing team and great coaches!!!
I Love My Team:)
-Jes, Rainbow Newsletter Intern
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Be Kind, Rewind: A Time For Yourself!
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Be Kind, Rewind
Wednesday, Jan. 29 | 5:00-6:00p
LGBT RC 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.
Snakcs will be provided.
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what's happening at the rc
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Week 2 Statistics
Undergrads: 183
Grad Students: 11
Staff: 3
Faculty: 2
Alumni: 5
Guests: 1
Total: 205
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Math and Science Q&A Panel
Tuesday, January 28 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
LGBT RC Conference Room
The LGBT Resource Center invites Math and Science Majors to come discuss the intersection between the Math and Science fields and the LGBTQIA community. Attendees will have a chance to hear the stories of LGBT panelists in Math and Science majors and also learn more about how to get involved. The program is open to everyone. Snacks will be provided! See you there!
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LGBT Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Applications are due February 3, 2014.
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.
All LGBT Scholarship applications will be submitted to the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Center (LGBTRC). For more information, e-mail mpgomez@ucsd.edu
Click here for instructions how to apply.
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LGBT RC Open House!
Wednesday, Feb. 5 | 11:30a-1:30p
Join us for our Open House! If you've always meant to stop by, if you haven't been in years, or are one of our regulars...all are welcome to stop by to our open house!
Meet the staff, check out our offerings, and reconnect with UC San Diego's LGBT Resource Center.
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Black History Month Film Screenings 2014:
Thursday, February 6th | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
"The New Black" documents the story of African-Americans grappling with the LGBT issue through the lens of the recent marriage equality movements and the fight over civil rights. Activists, families and clergy examines the issue in the black community's institutional pillar-the black church.
*During February, the Campus Community Centers will also be having other Film Screenings. To get more information on what films will be played or where and when they will be shown, click here
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Tuesday, Feb. 11 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm Cross-Cultural Center Library
Are you a Queer Graduate Student? Join us for a networking afternoon with UC San Diego's LGBT Professors and Graduate Students!
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NOW HIRING! Get the Vote Outreach Coordinators
Apply by Jan. 24th
The Student Organized Voter Access Committee (SOVAC) and the LGBT Resource Center are now hiring "Get Out the Vote" Outreach Coordinators for the upcoming Feb. 11
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special election for the mayor of San Diego. Check out the posting on Port Triton. Over the course of 10 days, from Feb 2
nd through election day, Feb. 11th you can get PAID for encouraging people to vote! Table on Library Walk, use social media and spread the word. Apply today - 40 positions available! Don't miss the great opportunity to make some money and Get Out the Vote! Deadline to apply is Jan. 24
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| BE FEATURED IN THE RAINBOW NEWSLETTER!
If you would like to be featured in the Rainbow Newsletter please submit a blurb and image to rainbow@ucsd.edu by 12'noon on Mondays. Please include [for Newsletter] in the subject line. |
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Black Resource Center Events
Black History Month Film Screening: American Promise
Monday, Feb. 24 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Located in the Old Student Center, Above Food
Co-op
American Promise provides a rare look into the lives of two middle class black families as they navigate the ups and downs of parenting and educating their sons. The goal of the film and project is to empower boys, their parents, and educators to help close the Black male achievement gap.
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Cross-Cultural Center Events
4th Annual CCC Leadership Conference: Speak Truth to Power
Sunday, January 25 | 9:00am-4:00pm
Located on the second floor of Price Center East next to the Loft
This year's theme of "Speak Truth to Power" emerges from the historical trajectories of resistance and self-expression. The conference will be about the issues that face our communities and how do we experience and navigate them through our own experiences of self, friends, family, and community. Keynotes will be presented by Dr. Dennis Childs of the Literature Department and by DJ Kuttin Kandi.
For more info contact 858.534.9689
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| Fancy Folding Meets Simple Delicious:
Origami and Strawberry Shortcake
Tuesday, January 28 | 12:00pm-2:00pm
CCC Art Space
What do origami and strawberry shortcake have in common? YOU!
Come learn origami, make strawberry shortcake, and meet new people.
For more information, click here to view the Facebook event.
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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!
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Women's Center Events
Feminists in Fandoms Series: Sci-Fi & Social Justice
Thursday, Jan. 23 | 3:00pm-4:00pm
Located above Hi-Thai, near Main Gym
Not so long ago in a galaxy pretty close to here...Do you geek out for sci-fi? Love watching but wish you saw more diversity in space? Join us for a discussion on Doctor Who, Star Wars, Star Trek and more! We'll talk about what we hope "lives long and prospers" in sci-fi and also what we want to "exterminate." Food provided!
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Children's Book Drive January 27 - January 31
Women's Center
Do you have any old children's books lying around? Don't have any more use for them? Why not donate them to your community? Golden Key International Honors Society is teaming up with the Women's Center to host a Children's Book Drive. All books will go toward the Women's Center Lactation Program to make each room more child friendly. A donation collection box will be located in the Women's Center. All books are welcome, but we would prefer those in good condition and published after 1990. Thank you!
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Winter Wellness Series Kick Off
Wednesday's of Even Weeks | 12:00-2:00p
Located above Hi-Thai, near Main Gym
Express Yourself! Zine Workshop Feeling blah? Join us every other Wednesday at the Women's Center for crafting, relaxation, fitness, and fun! Our kick-off will be a workshop where we'll create a community zine. Express yourself and let your creative juices flow!
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student orgs & campus events
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Come check out some of the student orgs that meet at the LGBT RC!
LGBTQIA - Mondays from 7:00-9:00p, Family Room
Men's Group - Wednesdays from 7:00-9:00p, Heritage Room
Trans* - Odd Week Thursdays from 6:00-7:00p, Heritage Room
Queer People of Color (QPOC) - Thursdays from 7:00-9:00p, Family Room
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Thinking Race, Gender, and Place
Thursday, Jan. 23 | 4:00pm-6:00pm
Qualcomm Room, Jacob's Hall School of Engineering
Thinking Race, Gender, and Place: A Black Studies Project at UCSD presents...
Reading Rosa Parks and Black History's Lessons for Today A Conversation with...
Jeanne Theoharis: Professor, Political Science, Brooklyn College
Ericka Huggins: Community Activist, Poet and Teacher
Reception to Follow Sponsored by the African American Studies Minor.
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Week 4 Events
Careers in Mental Health Panel
Tues, Jan. 28 | 11:00am-12:30pm
Career Services Center
Non-Profit Networking Night
Wed, Jan 29 | 5:00pm-7:00pm
Career Services Center
Beyond the Bachelor's: Preparing Students for Success Academic Enrichment Programs
Thurs, Jan. 30 | 12:00pm-1:30pm
Women's Center
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FAQ: A Salon Series in Feminist and Queer of Color Critique - Graduate Student Conference
Submissions due Saturday | February 1
Event May 2-3
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.
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Overnight Program 2014
Monday, January 27 | 11:59pm
Apply to be a host for the Overnight Program! Be a part of this rich and rewarding experience as you get the opportunity to share your UCSD experiences with an admitted high school student for the weekend! Applications are due Monday, January 27th by 11:59pm. To find more information and to apply, click here.
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Rocky Horror Picture Show
Thursday, January 30 | 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Multipurpose Room in SSC next to Yogurtworld
Ever wondered what the cult classic was about? Ever wanted to dress up and dance along? Join us for a sexy night of fun, food, and film with your friends!
There will be a live troupe performance along with a screening of the film!
Free and open to general public.
"It's a guaranteed party."
Click here to view the Facebook event!
Sponsored by the Film Studies Minor
Thurgood Marshall College Provost Office
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| Playing with Trauma
Submissions due by February 12
Trauma and the struggles that we go through often serve as our inspiration or the fuel to our fires. What is this trauma that we have been through and that often haunts us 'till this very day? However, the flip-side to trauma is healing. We would also like to focus on how we healed through this trauma, if we have at all, as we all have our own personal forms of healing...read more.
Submissions DO NOT need to relate to the theme above! All submissions are welcome. You can also choose to remain anonymous.
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Non-Profit Networking Night
Wednesday, Jan. 29 | 5-7pm
Career Services Center
Here's your exclusive opportunity to network with professionals and recruiters representing a variety of nonprofit-focused careers. Find out about full-time positions, part-time jobs, and internships in the non-profit field. Part of Career Discovery Quarter.
Check out the flyer here. |
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Couples Workshop
Brought to you by CAPS
Couples Workshop: a 4 session workshop to help you 1) Get off to a good start in a new relationship 2) Enrich an already good relationship 3) Work through difficulties 4) Resolve trust in your relationship and 5) Decide about continuing your relationship.
Interested? Click here to gain more information.
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Student Health Services
Announcement
1) Flu clinics @ the Zone: Jan 14th & Jan 24th 12-4 pm. Walk-in; students with SHIP no charge; other students $15/$25 for injectable/nasal spray.
2) Jan 27-31 is Medication Education week. Watch for opportunities to test your knowledge and win prizes.
3) Ready to Quit Smoking Workshops at Student Health - see web for dates. Walk in, no fee or call for individual appointment.
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Same Love Anthem
Tuesday, January 28 | 8pm
The Loft in Price Center
Do y'all remember the song Same Love that was performed by Macklemore featuring Ryan Lewis? Well Mary Lambert, the woman who wrote the song, is currently working on her own full length album. She is a huge activist for feminism and is heavily involved in the LGBT community.
For more information about this event, click here.
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Valentine's Day Dance Fri, February 7 | 7:00pm-9:30pm
The Center in Hillcrest
HRC San Diego, a nationwide organization that advocates for human rights, particularly for LGBT equality, is having their first Valentine's Day Dance Party at The Center in Hillcrest. HRC will be providing complimentary non-alcoholic drinks, snacks and a chocolate bar for everyone to enjoy as well as dance music from a special DJ. Please visit their FB event here for additional details. Make sure to RSVP by joining the event.
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Call For Papers: 3rd Annual Native American Studies Graduate Student Symposium
April 17-18, 2014
UC Davis
We are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Native American Studies Graduate Student Symposium, to be held on the UC Davis campus on
April 17-18th, 2014. We welcome proposals from all
current UC graduate students whose research critically addresses the issues, concerns, and lives of Indigenous peoples worldwide.
This year's theme is
"Dreaming to Knowledge: Acorn Eaters in Transnational Water s. For Submission forms click here and to submit the forms email them to vdesquivido@ucdavis.edu by February 14, 2014.
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Victory Congressional Internship:
Deadline Feb. 10, 2014
The Victory Institute will bring outstanding LGBTQ college students to Washington, D.C., for an intensive leadership program.
Apps for Summer 2014 are due Monday, Feb. 10 - find out more and apply now at here. | SPRINKLE: Call for Papers
Deadline March 24, 2014
Sprinkle, a peer-reviewed undergraduate Feminist and Queer Studies journal orignally conceived in 2007 as a collection of students works from the McGill Sexual Diversity Studies course, seeks academic submissions for Spring 2014 edition. Please send submissions via email as .docx, .doc, .pdf or rtf attachments to sprinkle.journal@gmail.com. For more information, click here.
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