Student Updates

WRITING HUB SUPPORT FOR GRAD STUDENTS

March 23, 2022

The Writing Hub offers a number of services to graduate students (all remote for 2021-2022), including: 

1:1 Writing Consultations
Writing Hub consultations are a great way to get feedback from a supportive, experienced reader. We can help you at any stage of the writing process, including brainstorming, idea organization, and drafting. Book a consultation here.

Writing Retreats – New Retreats starting in Week 2

Learn more and register here for upcoming retreats:
- Weeks 2-6 • Fridays • 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
- Week 4 • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday • 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Weeks 5-6 • Saturday and Sunday • 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Week 8-9 • Saturday and Sunday • 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Finals Week • Monday through Friday • 9:00 am to 12:00 noon 

Writing Workshops
Including… Effective and Engaging Cover Letters (April 6), Preparing for the Academic Job Market (April 19), Applying for Grants and Fellowships (April 19), Teaching Statements for the Academic Job Market (April 20), Cover Letters for the Academic Job Market (April 26), Diversity Statements for the Academic Job Market (April 29), Research Statements for the Academic Job Market (May 17), Writing a Literature Review (May 20), and Writing for the Public (May 23) 
Contact: writinghub(at)ucsd.edu

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DIVISION OF GRADUATE EDUCATION AND POSTDOCTORAL AFFAIRS

March 22, 2022

Remember when the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs joined the Graduate Division last summer? Probably not, but we were pleased to welcome them to our team, and in honor of this change we will now collectively be known as the Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs. In the coming months, we’ll be changing our signage, but it won’t be a drastic change for graduate and professional students or postdoctoral scholars. The same personnel will be supporting you, and Postdoctoral Affairs staff were already located on the 4th floor of the Student Services Center along with the Graduate Division. Now, we’ll just have more opportunities to collaborate on topics like professional development and research opportunities. Thanks for your patience as we update the many iterations of our logo etc.

P.S. If you spot the old name/logo hanging around somewhere online or on-campus, please feel free to let us know and we’ll make the update. 

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VIRTUAL GRADUATE LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES

 March 18, 2022

The Career Center has another great offering for all masters and PhD students called the Graduate Lunch and Learn Series. The sessions will be held virtually at Noon on each of the following dates.

WED, APR 6: Elevating your Job Search Strategy: In this workshop, the Career Center graduate career adviser will help you devise a job search strategy -- from identifying your strengths and skills, to surveying the industry and employers, gathering relevant background knowledge, filling in gaps, connecting with industry experts, compiling materials, and submitting your application for the role. Be prepared to jump start your job search in this interactive and practical session.

THU, APR 14: Navigating Bias in the Job Search: In this workshop. the graduate career advisor from the Career Center, the VP of EDI of the Graduate Professional Students Association and 3 LEAD Fellows will lead a conversation on navigating bias in the job search. We will walk through tips on researching and evaluating a company's culture of diversity, discuss the interview process, and ways to leverage an equitable offer from the potential employer.

THU, APR 21: Leveraging the Power of Connections: Are you submitting countless internship or job applications left and right and only getting radio silence? Feeling like you are in your job search alone without anyone advocating on your behalf? The Career Center graduate career advisors and peer educators will walk you through strategies for maximizing your job search by utilizing the power of connections, networks and alumni through informational interviewing. Learn tips, tools, and resources that are at your disposal and how to leverage these tools to get a return on your investment.

THU, MAY 5: Mastering the Art of the Resume & Cover Letter: In this session, the Career Center graduate peer educator and the graduate career adviser will walk through how to craft a standout resume and cover letter to help you clearly and concisely articulate how your education, skills and experiences align with the role, team, and organization you are applying to. Bring your materials to gather and implement best practices that will be sure to land you the interview.

WED, MAY 18: Acing the Interview & Negotiating the Offer: In this workshop, the Associate Director of the Career Center will provide you with best practices for crafting your pitch, preparing behavioral interview responses and drafting intelligent questions for your interviewee. We will discuss different interview mindsets and review tips and resources to assist you with negotiating an equitable offer.

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ANNUAL PHD CAREER SUMMIT SERIES

March 15, 2022

The Career Center is holding their annual PhD Career Summit the week of April 4-8, 2022. This event series is designed for PhD students/recent alumni, but all grad students are welcome to attend. The series will include an industry panel and workshops on career & professional development topics to prepare PhDs for the job search.  

Constructing and Communicating Your Professional Identity
Monday, April 4th | 3:00 - 4:30 PM PT
Click here to register

Leveraging Your Strengths in Academia and Beyond
Tuesday, April 5th | 10:00 - 11:30 AM PT
Click here to register

Creating and Sustaining Your Mentoring Network
Tuesday, April 5th | 3:00 - 4:00 PM PT
Click here to register

Effective and Engaging Cover Letters
Wednesday, April 6th | 2:00 - 3:30 PM PT
Click here to register

Demystifying the Hiring Process - An Industry Panel on Hiring PhDs
Thursday, April 7th | 12:00 - 1:30 PM PT
Click here to register

Translating Your Work Beyond Academia
Friday, April 8th | 12:00 - 1:30 PM PT
Click here to register

For questions and inquiries, please email gradcareers(at)ucsd.edu.

CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF CÉSAR CHÁVEZ

March 21, 2022

As you probably already know, most UC San Diego offices, including the Graduate Division, will be closed on Friday, March 25, 2022 in observance of the César Chávez Holiday.

Check out UC President Drake’s message about the day here. In it he links to a collection of photographs housed at the UC Merced Library, many of which feature Chávez that you can see here. Take just a moment to see the images of this extraordinary man who consolidated communities and rallied support around the world for workers.

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COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE COMPLIANCE

March 14, 2022

 It's terrific that so many graduate and professional students have come into compliance with the vaccine mandate in the last few weeks. If you have received notice that you are out of compliance, don't delay action as failure to engage in an approved exemption process or receive your booster may impact your status as a continuing student. If you have any questions, please visit studentcovidcompliance.ucsd.edu or contact Student COVID Compliance at studentcovidcompliance(at)ucsd.edu.

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GPSA HAPPY HOUR AT DIRTY BIRDS

March 14, 2022

The Graduate and Professional Student Association invites all graduate and professional students to a happy hour at Dirty Birds in the Price Center on Friday, March 18 from 5:30 - 8:30pm PT. Food and drink will be provided and student ID and government ID required for entry. 

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STUDENT AFFAIRS: WHAT WE'VE LEARNED NEWSLETTERS

March 14, 2022 (updated)

Check out the Student Affairs What We've Learned Newsletters.

Weeks Nine & Ten

View the archives here. 

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STUDENT AFFAIRS: WHAT WE'VE LEARNED NEWSLETTERS

March 7, 2022 (updated)

Check out the Student Affairs What We've Learned Newsletters.

Weeks Seven & Eight

View the archives here.  

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UC Center Sacramento

March 2, 2022

UC Center Sacramento is a systemwide program designed to serve all of the University of California campuses including ours.  They offer a robust experiential learning program for UC undergraduates and several fellowship and awards programs for graduate students such as the Presidential Graduate Opportunities for Leadership Development (GOLD) Fellowship. Learn more about it here, but note the deadline for submissions is March 25, 2022. 

Additionally, they host a speakers series featuring UC faculty from throughout the system speaking on policy topics. Check out the upcoming talks here.

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WOMEN'S HERSTORY MONTH

March 1, 2022

It's Women's Herstory Month and the entire UC San Diego community is invited to celebrate. This year's theme is, "Our Stories Are Our Strength: Past, Present, and Future." The Feature event is, "A Conversation with Roxane Gay" on Mar 3 at 6:00 PM PT, but be sure to check out the entire calendar. To download Women's Herstory Month Zoom backgrounds, visit the Women's Center website here. 

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GRAD LIFE WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS

February 28, 2022

Get valuable practice presenting your research to your graduate and professional student peers AND a free lunch!

Next quarter's Grad Life Wednesday Workshops will be held Noon - 1:00 PM PT on Weeks 2 (4/6), 4 (4/20), 6 (5/4) and 8 (5/18).

Click this link to learn more and to sign up to present.

 

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TAKE A TRITON TO WORK MARCH 21-25

February 28, 2022

The Take a Triton to Work program is a great opportunity to network with alumni and other industry professionals to get valuable career advice, virtually or in person. This quarter you are able to select your mentor through Tritons Connect from available alumni, faculty, parents and staff members, based on your academic emphasis and career interests. All you have to do is sign up on Tritons Connect, and register for a Mentee Prep Workshop.

Start Here:

• Register/log in to Tritons Connect.
• Complete/update your profile by clicking on Edit Profile. Upload a photo and personalize your profile. Make sure to include professional, academic and volunteer experience — this is your matching criteria and will help connect you with a mentor with relevant experience.
• Select “Take a Triton to Work” (under the Seek Mentoring section).
• Write a response to the prompt, “What do you hope to gain from a career-exploration conversation?”(Under Summary Section)
• Register to attend a Mentee Prep Workshop (you only need to attend one session).

The Mentee Workshops are as follows.

• Tuesday, March 1, Noon-12:30 PM PT -- Register here
• Thursday, March 3, 12:30-1:00 PM PT -- Register here
• Wednesday, March 9, 3:30-4:00 PM PT -- Register here

Note: Matching begins after the first Mentee Prep Workshop, as the mentor list may change.

Once you’ve paired with a mentor, you can coordinate an in-person or virtual meetup with them during spring break (March 21-25). From a virtual meeting to a coffee shop chat, or even a day of shadowing at your mentor’s place of work, how and where you meet is up to you and your mentor.

If you have questions, contact Career Center advisors at careercenter(at)ucsd.edu or make an appointment on Handshake.

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GPSA/BASIC NEEDS COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE BOXES

February 24, 2022

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TEACHING + LEARNING COMMONS OFFERINGS

February 24, 2022

SPRING 2022 INTRO TO COLLEGE TEACHING
DATE/TIME: Tuesdays 3:30pm-5:30pm for spring quarter; Class starts the week of March 29th and ends the week of May 31st. 
LOCATION: In-person (Teaching + Learning Commons space of Geisel Library) with option to engage via Zoom
REGISTER HERE (open until March 18 or when class session is full)

 

COURSE DESIGN SERIES
DATES:  March 14-18 or June 6-10
LOCATION: Zoom
REGISTER HERE 

 

WRITING RETREATS
Week 9: March 1-3 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm - REGISTER HERE

Finals Week: March 14-18 from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon - REGISTER HERE

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COVID BOOSTER VACCINE BONANZA

February 24, 2022

You are invited to the COVID Booster Vaccine Bonanza hosted by Student Health Services in conjunction with VCSA & Camp Cozy. Both Moderna and Pfizer vaccines available. The first 200 students to sign up get a Yogurt Land voucher!

DATE: Friday, February 25
TIME: 6:00 - 10:00 PM PT
WALK-INS WELCOME, BUT REDUCE WAIT TIMES BY SCHEDULING YOUR APPT HERE

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VISUAL ARTS GRADUATE OPEN STUDIOS 

February 16, 2022

Visual Arts Graduate Open Studios are coming up on February 26, and this year they will be both in-person and online. Online representations of the 30+ artist studios, screening program, panel discussions, and exhibitions will be viewable here starting February 26th. And find all the info about attending in-person on this page.

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WRITING HUB RETREATS AND WORKSHOPS

February 16, 2022

Here's a gentle reminder about the remaining retreats and workshops offered by the Writing Hub:

REGISTER FOR THE FOLLOWING WRITING RETREATS HERE 

Week 8

Feb 22-24 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Week 9

March 1-3 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Finals Week

March 14-18 from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon

 

REGISTER FOR THE FOLLOWING WRITING WORKSHOPS HERE 

Connecting with Non-Expert Audiences

Feb 18 at 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Wreck Your Draft!

Feb 22 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

 

REGISTER FOR THE FOLLOWING WRITING WORKSHOPS (ACADEMIC JOB MARKET SERIES) HERE 

Diversity Statements

Feb 25 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

 

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PRESIDENTS' DAY HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURE

February 16, 2022

HEADS UP: The Graduate Division office will be closed on Monday, February 21. We'll be "back" the following day. See the Academic/Administrative calendar for more important dates.

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DIVERSITY AND SCIENCE LECTURES

February 15, 2022

Have you had a chance yet to check out the Diversity and Science Lecture Series (DASL) yet? They're on select Wednesdays at 11:00am PT. Attend a session to hear about the cutting edge work and life experiences of life science trainee researchers at UC San Diego. Learn about what has shaped their careers and research interests. Subscribe to their email list here. 

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STUDENT AFFAIRS: WHAT WE'VE LEARNED NEWSLETTERS

February 14, 2022 (updated)

Check out the Student Affairs What We've Learned Newsletters.

Week Six

View the archives here.  

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GRAD SLAM 2022

February 14, 2022

Grad SLAM is an annual competition that helps graduate and professional students learn to communicate the impact of their research in three minutes or less. The deadline to submit recorded talks for the 2022 Grad SLAM is Wednesday, February 16. Check out the 2022 GUIDELINES AND DOWNLOADS here for all the info and mark your calendars for the UC San Diego final round that will be on Thursday, April 7, and then the UC system-wide final round on Friday, May 6, 2022.  

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GRAD LIFE WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS

February 14, 2022

Next week's Grad Life Wednesday Workshop (2/23, 1-2pm PT in the Philip Vera Cruz Room) will feature the following.

Brandon Makogawa - Biological Sciences - "Hygienic Behavior in Managed and Feral Honey Bees"

Ugbad Farah - Biological Sciences - "Ecology & Evolution of Algal Bioenergy Systems"

and

Jesse Enriquez - Education Studies - "Transfer Students and Transfer Receptive Culture"

Register here asap to attend and get free lunch.

On Wednesdays of Week 5, 6, and 8 (2/2, 2/9 and 2/23) at 1-2pm PT Grad Life will host a workshop at the Old Student Center at the Phillip Vera Cruz room (below LGBT resource center), where students will have 15 minutes each to present their work to other students from different programs and all grad students are welcome to attend.

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GPSA HIRING HEALTH & WELL-BEING LIAISON

February 8, 2022

The Graduate and Professional Student Association is recruiting for the position of Health and Well-being Liaison to work collaboratively with campus partners in the Health and Well-being Cluster. This stipend position will provide the graduate ad professional student voice about CAPS hiring, offerings from Health Promotion Services, and oversight of the CAPS Mental Health Fee Refereendum, among other duties. APPLY HERE by Friday, February 11 at 11:59PM, and contact vpcampus(at)gsa.ucsd.edu with any questions about the position.

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RESEARCH COMPLIANCE AND INTEGRITY (RCI) NEWSLETTER

February 8, 2022

Did you know that the UC San Diego Office of Research Compliance and Integrity (which provides timely notices to the research community on important information, policy updates, and regulatory initiatives and changes) produces a newsletter? Check out the archive here and email them at rci(at)ucsd.edu to sign up for the newsletter.

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2021-22 UCSD HEERF III GRANTS STILL AVAILABLE

February 7, 2022 (updated)

As announced to all graduate and professional students via email on 11/12/21 and then updated in January 2022, UC San Diego has received Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) monies designated for students who have exceptional financial need. Over 3,000 students have been served, but there is still some funding available. The link to apply is under Financial Aid in TritonLink. See FAQs and more info here.  

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NEWLY ADMITTED INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - WHERE TO START

February 7, 2022

Are you a newly admitted international student? Check out the "Newly Admitted International Students" page by the International Students & Programs Office (ISPO). They offer a wide array of information, checklists, and resources to help support your plan and arrival to the United States.

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GET BUCKS FOR GETTING BOOSTED

February 7, 2022 (updated)

Turns out, you can STILL get $10 in Triton Cash when you get boosted AND document it because the program has been extended through February. Congrats to the over 22K eligible Tritons who have done it so far. See all the details here.

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GRAD LIFE WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS

February 7, 2022 (updated)

This week's Grad Life Wednesday Workshop (2/9, 1-2pm PT in the Philip Vera Cruz Room) will feature the following.

António Valentim - Global Policy & Strategy - "Effects of Environmental Protests on Voting Behavior"

and

Evelyn Vasquez - Literature - "How does art disguise or reveal low-income housing and it's intersection with modernity and capitalism?"

Register here asap to attend and get free lunch.

On Wednesdays of Week 5, 6, and 8 (2/2, 2/9 and 2/23) at 1-2pm PT Grad Life will host a workshop at the Old Student Center at the Phillip Vera Cruz room (below LGBT resource center), where students will have 15 minutes each to present their work to other students from different programs and all grad students are welcome to attend.

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STUDENT AFFAIRS: WHAT WE'VE LEARNED NEWSLETTERS

February 7, 2022 (updated)

Check out the Student Affairs What We've Learned Newsletters.

Week Five

View the archives here. 

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INNOVATION EVENTS

February 4, 2022

 The Office of Innovation and Commericialization is presenting two virtual events this month that at best, you will find rivoting, but at least might find interesting.

 

WEBINAR: Innovation @ The Edge: What Has Space Done For Me Lately?
DATE: Thursday, Feb 10
TIME: 4:00 - 5:30 PM PT
REGISTER HERE

 

WEBINAR: StartR Demo Day
DATE: Wednesday, February 16
TIME: 5:30 PM PT
REGISTER HERE

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WRITING HUB RETREATS AND WORKSHOPS

February 2, 2022

Have you seen what the Writing Hub is offering of late?

Firstly, writing retreats are a series of sessions that combine group workshops, individualized writing support, and dedicated time for making progress on long and/or complex writing projects. In each session, graduate students will interact with an encouraging community of writers from across the disciplines; learn strategies for developing productive and sustainable writing practices; overcome writer’s block; and make meaningful progress on writing projects such as seminar papers, research proposals, conference presentations, journal articles, theses, dissertations, and job application materials.

REGISTER FOR THE FOLLOWING WRITING RETREATS HERE

Week 6

Feb 9-11 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm 

Feb 12-13 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (weekend)

Week 7

Feb 16-18 from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon

Week 8

Feb 22-24 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Week 9

March 1-3 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Finals Week

March 14-18 from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon

 

REGISTER FOR THE FOLLOWING WRITING WORKSHOPS HERE 

Developing a Research Article

Feb 8 from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm 

Effective and Engaging Cover Letters

Feb 10 from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Telling a Scientific Story

Feb 15 from 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm

Connecting with Non-Expert Audiences

Feb 18 at 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Wreck Your Draft!

Feb 22 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

 

REGISTER FOR THE FOLLOWING WRITING WORKSHOPS (ACADEMIC JOB MARKET SERIES) HERE 

Teaching Statements

Feb 9 from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Research Statements

Feb 16 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Diversity Statements

Feb 25 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

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February 1, 2022

This year's theme is "Black Health and Wellness: UC San Diego Honors Medical Pioneers and Community Healers." We so appreciate the work of the Black History Month Planning Committee, who are again this year putting together terrific educational and celebratory campus activities such as the...  

UCSD Black History Month Celebration and Scholarship Awards Ceremony

This free, virtual celebration will feature a keynote speech from Dr. Rodney Hood, UC San Diego School of Medicine alumnus, president of the Multicultural Health Foundation and co-founder of the Covid19 Equity Task Force in San Diego; as well as recognition of student scholars at UC San Diego. 

DATE: Friday, February 25
TIME: 4:00-6:00pm PT
REGISTER HERE

But please visit the website to see the FULL LINE UP OF EVENTS! 

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STUDENT AFFAIRS: WHAT WE'VE LEARNED NEWSLETTERS

January 31, 2022 (updated)

Check out the Student Affairs What We've Learned Newsletters.

Week Four

View the archives here. 

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STUDENT AD PASSWORD CHANGES REQUIRED

January 24, 2022 (updated)

As of today, nearly 19K students have already changed their password. Thanks so much and please help us spread the word!

AND PLEASE DON'T FORGET: After you change your AD password, you'll need to update your wifi log in. To help avoid systems being negatively affected next week by too many devices automatically trying to connect unsuccessfully, see if you can get your device to “forget the network" even before you're back on campus. Otherwise, please remember to do it as soon as you visit campus again.

HEADS UP: All undergraduate, graduate and professional students as well as medical and pharmacy students are required to change their Active Directory (AD) password in the coming weeks. Students will be notified to do so via direct email and when you log in via Student SSO, but the deadlines will be staggered over the next several weeks in order to blaance the load on systems and the Service Desk. See details in the campus notice here.

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NATIONAL HUMANITIES ALLIANCE ANNUAL MEETING & ADVOCACY DAY

January 24, 2022

Something that might be of interest to Humanities students/scholars: the Virtual National Humanities Alliance Annual Meeting on Monday, March 14, and the Humanities Advocacy Day on March 15.   

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STUDENT AFFAIRS: WHAT WE'VE LEARNED NEWSLETTERS

January 24, 2022 (updated)

Check out the Student Affairs What We've Learned Newsletters.

Week Three

View the archives here.

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TRITON LEADERS CONFERENCE: ALLYSHIP

January 20, 2022

On February 4-5, 2022, Triton Leaders Conference, which is celebrating its 5th year, will once again bring together alumni, students, staff, faculty and community leaders to gather as Tritons, connect with fellow attendees, explore campus priorities, learn, share and grow. The focus this year is "Allyship: Achieving Inclusive Excellence." 

See all the details and register here.

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GET BUCKS FOR GETTING BOOSTED

January 19, 2022

 Have you heard that you can get $10 in Triton Cash when you get boosted in January? See more details here.

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GRAD LIFE WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS

January 18, 2022

Come get some valuable practice at presenting your research AND FREE LUNCH! Learn more and register here. 

On Wednesdays of Week 5, 6, and 8 (2/2, 2/9 and 2/23) at 1-2pm Grad Life will host a workshop at the Old Student Center at the Phillip Vera Cruz room (below LGBT resource center), where 3 students will have 15 minutes each to present their work to other students from different programs and all grad students are welcome to attend.

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STUDENT AFFAIRS: WHAT WE'VE LEARNED NEWSLETTERS

January 18, 2022 (updated)

Check out the Student Affairs What We've Learned Newsletters.

Week Two

View the archives here.  

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WINTER TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS

January 14, 2022

In addition to the Return to Learn website, the Vice Chancellor - Student Affairs office has put together this page to help explain the nuances of the testing requirement for students.

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RETURN TO CAMPUS & WINTER 2022 TESTING REQUIREMENTS

January 12, 2022

By now you've probably heard that a PCR test is required within 24 hours of arrival back on campus, but read this Health Alert from VC Satterlund and Interim Exec Director Scioscia carefully for the latest details regarding rapid antigen testing before traveling, testing once upon arrival on campus, as well as Winter 2022 Surveillance Testing.

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DESIGN@LARGE SPEAKER SERIES

January 11, 2022

Have you heard of the Design@Large speaker series? Brought to you by the UC San Diego Design Lab, this virtual seminar series features distinguished academic and industry speakers in design. The series aims to showcase the ever-evolving, interdisciplinary nature of design in the real-world context. They are convened via Zoom on most Wednesdays this quarter at 4:00 PM PT, but will also be recorded and made available afterward. Learn more on their webpage here.

*The UC San Diego Design Lab works on major societal issues, such as large-scale education, automation, healthcare, visualization of complex phenomena and data, social interactions, citizen science, and the ethical issues that are of ever-increasing importance. For the Design Lab, design is a way of thinking, addressing the core issues, always taking a systems point of view, emphasizing the role of people in the complex systems of the modern world.

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WINTER 2022 STUDENT COVID-TESTING PROTOCOL

January 10, 2022

GPSA President Brian Lattimore and AS President Manu Agni break down the Winter 2022 COVID-19 testing protocol for UC San Diego students, but if [after watching it] you have any questions, reach out to rtl(at)ucsd.edu.

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GRADUATE DIVISION OFFICE REMOTE UNTIL MON, JAN 31

January 7, 2022

By now you have probably seen yesterday's update from Chancellor Khosla extending the mandatory remote instruction period. So, in keeping consistent with campus direction, The Graduate Division office will stay remote through the date outlined in the announcement [Fri, Jan 28]. We currently plan to return on Mon, Jan 31. 

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WEBINAR: PRESUMED INCOMPETENT II: EMPOWERING WOMEN OF COLOR TO SUCCEED IN THE ACADEMIC WORKPLACE

January 7, 2022

Drawing upon the insights of her book Presumed Incompetent II: Race, Class, Power, and Resistance of Women in Academia (Utah State University Press, 2020), Professor Carmen G. Gonzalez will discuss the subtle and overt patterns of workplace subordination encountered by female faculty of color in order to identify concrete strategies that may be adopted by faculty and administrators to overcome entrenched institutional inequities.  

This webinar is presented by the Center for Faculty Diversity and Inclusion and is open to all members of campus, including faculty, researchers, adminstrators, staff and students.

DATE: Friday, February 4
TIME: 9:00 - 10:30 AM PT
REGISTER HERE 

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CHANGEMAKER WEEK COMING UP

January 6, 2022

Held in conjuntion with Martin Luther King Jr. Day each year, UC San Diego Changemaker Week offers an opportunity to discover how to create positive social change through public and community service, research, social innovation, social entrepreneurship, social justice, and more. See the list of activities this year here.

Back in 2017 UC San Diego received the distinction of being designated as a Changemaker Campus for "providing students with interdisciplinary, entrepreneurial and solutions-oriented skills to succeed in today's complex world." Check out the article here.

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UC-HSI RESEARCH AND PRACTICE BRIEF SERIES & WEBINAR

January 5, 2022

The University of California (UC-HSI) Hispanic-Serving Initiative is thrilled to announce the upcoming publication of the inaugural UC HSI Initiative Research and Practice Brief Series! The series will feature three research and practice briefs written by thought and practice leaders in the UC community.  

To celebrate the launch, they invite us to join their upcoming webinar "Towards a Culture of Servingness: How the UCs Embrace their Past, Present, and Future as an HSI system" on January 13, 2022, 2:00-3:00 pm PT. The webinar will feature an engaging discussion with their brief series’ authors during which they will share innovative practices and impactful research happening across the UC system as it relates to the UC’s status as a Hispanic Serving Research Institutions (HSRI) system. 

DATE: Thursday, January 13
TIME: 2:00 - 3:00 PM PT
REGISTER HERE 

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WINTER GRAD DISSERTATION/THESIS SUBMISSION & FORMATTING WEBINAR

January 13, 2022

Graduate Division Academic Advisors will review the Dissertation/Thesis submission process and give a brief overview of formatting. The webinar is mostly aimed at students who are planning to file for graduation in Winter or Spring 2022. 

DATE: Thursday, January 20
TIME: 10:30 AM PT
REGISTER:  bit.ly/ThesisWorkshopWinter22

PREWORK: Please review the Dissertation/Thesis Formatting Manual.

Preliminary and Final appointments may be scheduled through the Graduate Division Academic Affairs calendar here and general info can be found on Preparing to Graduate here.

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STUDENT AFFAIRS: WHAT WE'VE LEARNED NEWSLETTERS

January 10, 2022 (updated)

Check out the Student Affairs What We've Learned Newsletters.

Week One

View the archives here.  

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CHANCELLOR KHOSLA: WHAT UC SAN DIEGO HAS LEARNED BATTLING THE PANDEMIC

January 10, 2022

Check out Chancellor Khosla's op ed piece in the San Diego Union-Tribune about the various things UC San Diego has done so far to battle the pandemic. It helps highlight the many ways that the university benefits our city and beyond. Many of our graduate and professional students play significant roles in those efforts. Thank you for all the you are all doing in these extraordinary times!

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GPS MASTER'S STUDENT TALKS WORK/LIFE BALANCE

 January 4, 2022

We just wanted to share this article featuring a master's student at the School of Global Policy & Strategy.

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WINTER TEACHING WORKSHOPS

January 3, 2022

The Engaged Teaching Hub continues to offer invaluable resources and strategies for those of you that are teaching.

• Foundations of Teaching: How People Learn
  Plan teaching strategies to address preconceptions and help students learn.
  Date and Time: Week 1-- Wednesday, Jan 5^th 3:00pm-4:00pm
  Location: Zoom (link will be shared prior to the workshop)
  Register

 

• Teaching What You Don’t Know
  Teaching outside of your expertise or comfort area? You can still support students-- join us to learn practical tips!
  Date and Time: Week 2-- Tuesday, Jan 11th 12:00-1:30pm
  Location: Zoom (link will be shared prior to the workshop; previously planned for in-person)
  Register

 

• Guiding Students in Learning: Asking the Right Questions
  Learn how to ask questions that help students learn to think, instead of just giving the answer.
  Date and Time: Week 3-- Wednesday, Jan 19th 12pm-1pm - on Zoom
  Register for Zoom

 

AND HERE'S SOMETHING NEW: High-Impact and Low-Prep Ideas for Starting the Quarter with Remote Instruction
As we plan for a remote start to Winter quarter, check out this one-pager for a few practices that can make for a smoother start without having too much impact on your workload:
High-Impact and Low-Prep Ideas for Starting the Quarter with Remote Instruction (https://tinyurl.com/quick2remote)

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(VIRTUAL) WELCOME BACK

January 3, 2022

On December 21, 2021 Chancellor Khosla announced that in anticipation of a surge of positive COVID-19 cases which may coincide with winter quarter, UC San Diego is moving all instruction to a remote-only modality from January 3, 2022 to January 17, 2022. Per usual, the Return to Learn website has up to date info regarding campus operations etc, and we encourage you to bookmark it and refer to it often.

For international students and their parents and families, the International Students & Programs Office (ISPO) is a tremendous resource that we encourage you to utilize. For instance, check out their COVID-19 FAQ page for international students.

Lastly, be sure to check your UC San Diego email account as campus notices and updates are sent there. 

 

Dear Graduate & Professional Students and Postdoctoral Scholars,

As we embark upon a much-needed break, I hope you feel a sense of accomplishment from having successfully navigated this academic quarter. It’s been exciting to return to more in-person activities on campus, and I have enjoyed reconnecting with so many of you. Your diligence and, frankly, your endurance as we all continue to navigate the ever-changing circumstances presented by this global pandemic, remind me of how incredible you are. I appreciate your contributions to our university community, and am inspired by you.

I wish you all the best for this Winter Break… to rest, to have some fun, and to reconnect with loved ones near and far. May this holiday season offer you the opportunity to reflect, experience joy, and build a sense of excitement about the coming year.

With gratitude,

Jim

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HEALTH ALERT: RETURNING TO CAMPUS SAFELY

December 17, 2021

Please see today's Health Alert from Vice Chancellor Alysson Satterlund and Interim Executive Director Angela Scioscia ASAP.

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RESOURCES DURING WINTER BREAK

December 14, 2021

During Winter Break, the UC San Diego campus (excluding the hospitals and clinics) will officially close between Dec 23 - 31.  Here are some things that might be of interest over the campus closure.

• Counseling and Psychological Services open Dec 20-22, but will be closed for routine appointments Dec 23-31. For immediate assistance 24-hours, call 858-534-3755.
• International Students & Programs Office
• Instructional Assistants [TA, instructional apprentice, reader, or tutor] Welcome Packet
• Library Services Available
• Student Health Services - see graphic below
  • Note: Any time Student Health Services is closed, you can call the regular telephone number 858-534-3300 and select the option "After Hours Advice" to speak with a registered nurse who will assist you in obtaining the appropriate care. This service is FREE to all UCSD students!
• Target, Pines, and Sixth Market will remain open with modified hours to support on-campus students, as will Recreation facilities and the grocery shuttle to Convoy St..
• Testing Clinic Holiday Schedule
• Triton Holiday Gift Guide
• UCSD REC Pre-recorded Classes 

 

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CHANCELLOR'S CHALLENGE - BOOSTER SHOTS

December 10, 2021 (updated)

Chancellor Khosla has pledged $50K to the Basic Needs Hub - in support of food security, housing resources, and financial wellness and nearly 6,000 Tritons have answered the challenge. 

You can support health and well-being for ALL Tritons by getting your booster, and helping us reach our gal of 10,000 boosted students before the new year.

If you get you booster from another provider, you can upload your vaccination info into MyStudentChart to be counted amont the 10K. If it's been at least six (6) months since your last Pfizer/Moderna dose or two (2) months since your single J&J dose, you're eligible to receive a booster shot. 

Schedule your booster shot ASAP!

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STUDENT AFFAIRS: WHAT WE'VE LEARNED NEWSLETTERS

December 6, 2021 (updated)

Check out the Student Affairs What We've Learned Newsletters.

Week Ten

View the archives here. 

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COMMUNICATING YOUR RESEARCH WORKSHOP

December 6, 2021

Do you ever struggle to explain complicated concepts related to your research? The grAdvantage program is offering a multi-day online workshop, "Communicating Your Research", which will be led by faculty and instructors from the UC San Diego Theatre & Dance Department. Participants will enhance their ability to articulate their research and inspire audiences. All UC San Diego graduate students and Postdoctoral Scholars are welcome, but spots are limited, so register asap.

DATES: December 14, 15, and 16, 2021

TIME: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM PT

REGISTER: TINYURL.COM/CYRFALL21

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GRADUATE DIVISION OPEN OFFICE HOURS

December 6, 2021

The Graduate Division hosts Open Office Hours during which graduate and professional students are welcome to ask questions of and share ideas with members of the leadership team: 

• James Antony, Dean
• Judy Kim, Associate Dean
• April Bjornsen, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
• Erica Lennard, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs
• Tamara Schaps, Assistant Dean of Graduate Strategic Initiatives
• Tiffany Swiderski, Director of Graduate Student Financial Support

LAST FALL 2021 SESSION

Monday, December 13, 2:30-4:30PM PT | Register: bit.ly/GradDivOfcHrs121321

*Following a caution we received at the beginning of the quarter, we’re doing them via Zoom only.

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LET'S TALK FOR GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS

December 2, 2021

Did you know that UCSD Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers informal one-on-one consultations for issues such as stress/worry, sleep, motivation, focus recovering from setbacks, work/life changes, and relationships (personal and professional)? Let's Talk provides practical strategies, information and support for general well-being issues.  Sessions are still going on through Friday, December 10. See the schedule and instructions for signing up here.

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COURSE DESIGN WORKSHOP FOR EDUCATORS

December 2, 2021

The Course Design Series by the Teaching + Learning Commons Engaged Teaching Hub focuses on designing, redesigning, or updating an existing course. Beginning with the end in mind, we integrate Backwards Design as the overall framework to guide educators through the process of developing an inclusive course with student-centered learning outcomes, aligned assessments, and active learning experiences. 

View upcoming opportunities in Dec, Mar, and Jun here.

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STUDENT AFFAIRS: WHAT WE'VE LEARNED NEWSLETTERS

December 2, 2021 (updated weekly)

Check out the Student Affairs What We've Learned Newsletters.

Week Eight & Nine

View the archives here. 

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THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY CLOSURE

November 22, 2021

Please be advised that The Graduate Division office will be closed Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Holiday closures for this academic year can be found on the Academic and Administrative Calendar 2021-2022 here.

We wish you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday break!

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2021-22 UCSD HEERF III GRANT

November 22, 2021

As announced to all graduate and profesional students via email on 11/12/21, UC San Diego received Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) monies designated for students who have exceptional financial need. Grants have already begun being dispursed, but are still available, and the link to apply is under Financial Aid in TritonLink. See FAQs and more info here.

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AFTER HOURS NURSE LINE

November 22, 2021

Any time Student Health Services is closed, as it will be Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26, you can call the Student Health Services regular phone number 858-534-3300, and select the option, "After Hours Advice" to speak with a registered nurse who will assist you in obtaining the appropriate care. This service is free to all UCSD students.

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GRAD LIFE WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS

November 15, 2021

Starting Winter 2022 on weeks 2, 4, and 6, Grad Life will be hosting workshops for you to present your research to your peers. Come get some valuable practice at presenting your research AND FREE LUNCH! Learn more and register here. 

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UC GRADUATE STUDENT VIRTUAL SPEED NETWORKING-UC, WELLBEING MATTERS!
DATE: Tuesday, November 16
TIME: 5:15 - 6:30PM PT
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE BY FRI, NOV 12.

*UC Health Promotion Collaborative (UCHPC) is a practice-based network of UC campus professional health promotion leaders who combine their expertise to advance UC system-wide projects and initiatives that are informed by health promotion principles. UC HPC aims to promote forward thinking opportunities and solutions that best serve all UC students, build upon existing strengths across campuses and advance the value of health promotion across the UC landscape.

**ACHA-NCHA III Spring 2021 survey for Graduate/Professional Student

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STUDENT AFFAIRS: WHAT WE'VE LEARNED NEWSLETTERS

November 15, 2021 (updated weekly)

Check out the Student Affairs What We've Learned Newsletters.

Week Six & Seven

View the archives here. 

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GRAD LIFE UCSD LIBRARY SERVICES WORKSHOP

November 15, 2021

Join us to learn more about the wide array of services provided by the UCSD libraries. 

DATE: Wednesday, November 17
TIME: Noon - 1:00 PM PT
JOIN REMOTELY HERE 

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STUDENT AFFAIRS: WHAT WE'VE LEARNED NEWSLETTERS

November 15, 2021 (updated weekly)

Check out the Student Affairs What We've Learned Newsletters.

Week Six & Seven

View the archives here. 

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GRADUATE DIVISION OPEN OFFICE HOURS

NEW INIATIVE: UC, WELLBEING MATTERS!

November 10, 2021

In spring 2021, more than 46% of graduate/professional school students nationwide reported feelings of loneliness and/or social isolation**. UC Health Promotion Collaborative (UCHPC)* is pleased to announce its inaugural launch of UC, Wellbeing Matters! This innovative initiative brings students from across all UC campuses together, virtually, to collectively support students’ whole self and their well-being. Together, they aim to foster health promoting skills; and form a UC community where our mutual connection becomes a source of strength to optimize students’ health, growth, and resilience throughout their academic journey and beyond.

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FREE INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE TEACHING COURSE

November 8, 2021

If teaching will be an important part of your career, consider taking advantage of the free Teaching + Learning Commons 10 week course, "Introduction to College Teaching", which started the week of January 3 and ends the week of March 7. Note: it fulfills teh Padagogy Training component part 1 for the ongoing Recognition of Expertise in Equitable and Evidence-Based Teaching program.

DAYS/TIMES: select from Tuesdays 3:30pm-5:15pm (primarily in-person), Tuesdays 7:30pm-9:15pm (Remote), or Wednesdays 9:00am-10:45am (primarily in-person). 

REGISTER HERE (until early Dec or until classes are full)

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SUMMER GRADUATE TEACHING SCHOLARS PROGRAM

November 8, 2021

Nominations are due Friday, November 12 for the Summer Graduate Teaching Scholars (SGTS) program, which provides an opportunity for graduate students to teach as Instructor-of-Record at UC San Diego, with intentional faculty mentorship and professional development to support you in the experience. Graduate students teaching in this program will receive the regular Summer Session salary as Associates-In and a $1,200 payment for participation in the training program. Faculty mentors will receive a $500 payment to a research account.

This program is ideal for graduate students who
* have an interest in teaching and would benefit from having Instructor-of-Record experience
* are ready to learn and reflect within a teaching community in preparation for and during teaching
* will have advanced to candidacy by February 4, 2022
* will be serving as Associates-In for the first time (priority given for first-time Associate-Ins)

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STUDENT AFFAIRS: WHAT WE'VE LEARNED NEWSLETTERS

November 8, 2021 (updated weekly)

Check out the Student Affairs What We've Learned Newsletters.

Week Five

View the archives here. 

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UC SAN DIEGO VETERANS RECOGNITION CEREMONY

November 3, 2021

The 22nd Annual UC San Diego Veterans Staff Association Veteran Recognition Ceremony is coming up. The event is open to the public. This year’s ceremony theme is “Finding Meaning in Your Service.” See more about the honorees here and see more details below.

DATE: Tuesday, November 9
TIME: 11:30AM - 1:00PM PT
LOCATION: Supercomputer Center Auditorium 
RSVP BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5 HERE

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FALL COMPOSITION JURY CONCERT

November 3, 2021

On November 4 at 5pm PT the UC San Diego Music Palimpsest Ensemble, conducted by Distinguished Professor and Reed Family Presidential Chair Steven Schick, returns LIVE with four world premiere compositions by UC San Diego Music graduate students Erin Graham, Ioannis Mitsialis, Alex Taylor, and Jonny Stallings Cárdenas, as well as a special performance of Rebecca Saunders's Fury II, a concerto for double bass performed by Kathryn Schulmeister. See details here, but the concert will be performed LIVE from UC San Diego's Conrad Prebys Concert Hall or see livestream link below.

DATE: Thursday, November 4
TIME: 5:00PM PT
WATCH LIVESTREAM HERE

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DISSERTATION WRITER'S WORKSHOP 

November 1, 2021

The Dissertation Writer's Workshop is a program specifically intended for ABD graduate students who are in the process of writing their dissertations. The program consists of 4 sessions, each designed to demystify the dissertation and give advanced graduate students time and space to write in the company of their peers. The workshop was recently converted to an online, self-paced learning resource that you can use asynchronously at a time/space that works for you.

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NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH (NAHM) 15TH ANNIVERSARY

November 1, 2021

Every November, the Intertribal Resource Center leads a campus committee in recognizing the achievements and contributions of Native American people and tribes. The committee is comprised of students, faculty, and staff, all committed to increasing the Native American presence on campus, supporting Native American students and honoring our local tribal communities.

See the Native American Heritage Month Featured Events here, including the Kickoff Celebration on Thursday, November 4, 10:00-11:30am PT. 

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2ND ANNUAL DIVERSITY AND SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM

November 1, 2021

The Diversity and Science Lecture initiative is convening its second annual symposium November 8 - 10, 2021. Look forward to the following.

• 20 talks from a diverse array of junior and senior scientists about their backgrounds and research
• 3 panels on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in STEM
• Networking events and round table discussions to foster productive conversations about inequalities in STEM
• A keynote address by David Asai, Senior Director for Science Education at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Register by clicking on the link in the upper right-hand corner titled "Register" on their website. 

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 STUDENT AFFAIRS: WHAT WE'VE LEARNED NEWSLETTERS

November 1, 2021 (updated weekly)

Check out the Student Affairs What We've Learned Newsletters.

Week Four

View the archives here.  

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EXTENSION OF TELEPRESENCE EXCEPTION FOR MASTER'S & DOCTORAL EXAMS

October 28, 2021

We're pleased to share that the Graduate Council has approved The Graduate Division's request to further extend the temporary option for graduate programs to allow either remote (via live video teleconference) or in-person master's and doctoral examinations through Spring Quarter [June 10, 2022]. We hope that this continued flexibility for remote exams will be helpful to students and faculty.

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LATINX SPOTLIGHT SERIES

October 26, 2021

Dean Antony was featured in the Latinx Heritage Month Spotlight Series posted by the Institute of Arts & Humanities here on Instagram. Learn more about the Institute and Chicanx and Latinx Studies here.

 

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WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HISPANIC, LATINO AND LATINX?

October 25, 2021

Take a look at the UC News article by Antonio Campos in which he explains, "How one identifies [ethnically] is a lifelong journey that lends itself to nuance, and not necessarily a fixed construct." He also collaborated on this video featuring UC Berkeley associate professor Cristina Mora:

 

STUDENT AFFAIRS: WHAT WE'VE LEARNED NEWSLETTERS

October 25, 2021 (updated weekly)

Check out the Student Affairs What We've Learned Newsletters.

Week Two & Week Three

View the archives here.  

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STUDENT AFFAIRS: WHAT WE'VE LEARNED NEWSLETTERS

October 11, 2021 (updated weekly)

Check out the Student Affairs What We've Learned Newsletters.

Week Two

View the archives here.

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 LET'S TALK: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

October 11, 2021

Student Health and Well-Being in partnership with the International Students & Programs Office (ISPO) are offering weekly Let's Talk sessions this quarter for International Students. 

 DAYS/TIME: Mondays 3:30-4:30PM PT

Join them for informal support for international students with general wellness-related issues such as stress, adjustment, cross-cultural challenges, motivation, focus, and relationships. Let's Talk sessions are designed to provide practical strategies, information, and support.

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CCST SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY POLICY FELLOWS

October 11, 2021

Each year the California Council on Science & Technology (CCST) Science & Technology Policy Fellows program recruits and trains a cohort of fifteen PhD scientists and engineers to spend one year working in Sacramento, directly serving decision makers within the California State Legislature and Executive Branch. The application will open December 1, 2021 for the cohort that will begin November 1, 2022.

Over the course of a 3-part webinar series, you can learn about the Fellowship program, what Fellows do on a day-to-day basis, the impact that the program will have on your career, and how to navigate the application and interview process through conversations with Fellows, alumni, and staff. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and hear directly from Fellows’ personal experiences.

Why the CCST Fellowship?
DATE: Thursday, October 14
TIME: 11:00AM - Noon PT
REGISTER HERE

Life As A Fellow
DATE: Thursday, December 16
TIME: 11:00AM - Noon PT
REGISTER HERE

Navigating The Application
DATE: Thursday, January 20
TIME: 11:00AM - Noon PT
REGISTER HERE

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TELL ME A STORY: CULTURA Y ESPERANZA (CULTURE AND HOPE)

October 11, 2021

To celebrate Latinx Heritage Month, Muir College will host an event for students, staff, and faculty to share their stories, called Tell Me A Story: Cultura Y Esperanza (Culture and Hope). Contributors will share about piece(s) of their Latinx heritage, how it gives them hope or what they hope for. “Tell Me a Story” will fill the Quad outside of the Middle of Muir (MOM).

DATE: Tuesday, October 12
TIME: 4:00 - 5:30PM PT
LOCATION: The quad outside of the MOM's Cafe (Muir Woods Coffee Shop)

We're proud that the contributors will include two of The Graduate Division's staff: Edgar Beas and Sinai Cota!

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STUDENT AFFAIRS: WHAT WE'VE LEARNED NEWSLETTERS

October 4, 2021 (updated weekly)

Check out the Student Affairs What We've Learned Newsletters.

Week One

View the archives here. 

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CAMPUS ZOOM SPACES

September 30, 2021

If you need to find space on-campus to attend fully remote calsses or need quiet place to Zoom between in-person classes, check out this list of Campus Zoom Spaces and check back periodically as it will be updated when more spaces become available.

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RESOURCES FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS & POSTDOCS

September 30, 2021

Hey, do you even KNOW how many amazing resources are offered by The Teaching + Learning Commons, particularly for graduate students and postdocs who are teaching? For instance, take a look at their Engaged Teaching Hub, or better yet, join their listserv by filling out this Google form. 

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FALL GRAD DISSERTATION/THESIS SUBMISSION & FORMATTING WEBINAR

September 30, 2021

Graduate Division Academic Advisors will review the Dissertation/Thesis submission process and give a brief overview of formatting. The webinar is mostly aimed at students who are planning to file for graduation in Fall 2021 or Winter 2021. 

DATE: Wednesday, October 6
TIME: 10:30am PT
REGISTER:  bit.ly/ThesisWorkshopFall21

PREWORK: Please review the Dissertation/Thesis Formatting Manual.

Preliminary and Final appointments may be scheduled through the Graduate Division Academic Affairs calendar here and general info can be found on Preparing to Graduate here.

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PRESIDENT'S AND CHANCELLOR'S POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAMS

September 21, 2021

Did you know that by applying for the UC President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Pogram (PPFP), you will also be considered for the UC San Diego's Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (CPFP) as well? 

PPFP was established in 1984 to encourage outstanding women and minority Ph.D. recipients to pursue academic careers at the University of California. The current program offers postdoctoral research fellowships, professional development and faculty mentoring to outstanding scholars in all fields whose research, teaching, and service will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity at UC.

Learn more about eligibility and how to apply here. The application deadline for the 2022-23 fellowship is November 1, 2021. And learn more about CPFP here.

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RESOURCES FOR FALL

September 21, 2021

As we come back to campus, the following might be helpful. 

Return to Learn Website is always a great place to find the most up to date info on anything related to COVID-19 here at UC San Diego. The Return to Learn program began in May 2020 as a strategic response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the goal of the ongoing initiative is to return to in-person teaching, research and service in the safest way possible. For instance, learn about the Fall 2021 Plan here.

Student Housing Safety Rules apply to all students who live in UC San Diego-provided student housing, which includes HDH Graduate and Family Housing.

The Student COVID-19 Compliance team, in collaboration with the Office of Student Conduct, provides leadership for promoting student compliance with the UC San Diego COVID-19 Testing Program, UC San Diego Facial Coverings Policy, UC Vaccine Mandate, and other, COVID-19 related student policies. Our office receives and processes reports of student non-compliance with COVID-related policies, and offers consulting and advising to the greater UC San Diego community on the enforcement of such policies. We meet with students to resolve incidents of non-compliance and answer their questions about the student conduct process. Additionally, we train and educate staff, faculty, and students about COVID-19 related student policies.

Review the Testing and Screening details, but in short, the testing requirements are as follows.

Vaccinated students: Weekly testing required for the first four weeks of the quarter
Unvaccinated students: Ongoing twice weekly testing required
Vaccinated employees: Weekly testing encouraged
Unvaccinated employees: Ongoing twice weekly testing required

And here is your Graduate and Professional Student Association President, Brian Lattimore, explaining why wearing masks keeps the entire Triton community safer.

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TRITONS CARE

September 21, 2021

Tritons, Student Health and Well-Being and Student Affairs have launched a new platform called Tritons Care: your online wellness magazine just for UC San Diego students. Each month, it will offer info to help you succeed...and make sure you enter this month's drawing and be entered to win a $50 gift card!

Want info on the go? Download our free mobile app to get wellness content straight to your phone!

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GRADUATE ADMISSIONS WALK-IN HOURS

September 17, 2021 

 While there is a lot of great info on the Admissions pages on our website, you might have admissions questions that you can't answer there. The Graduate Admissions team is available to assist walk-in students during the following times.

Mondays: 10:00-Noon and 1:00-3:00pm PT
Tuesdays: 10:00-Noon and 1:00-3:00pm PT
Wednesdays: 10:00-Noon and 1:00-3:00pm PT

Students should just knock on the front door of the Graduate Division Office located on the 4th floor of the Student Services Center.  

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INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT TEACHING SYMPOSIUM

September 17, 2021

 Instructional Assistants will find tremendous resources at the Fall 2021 Instruction Assistant Symposium. All events will be held remotely via Zoom. See full information about the various session and the registration links on the website here.

DATE: Wednesday, September 22
TIME: Various sessions 9:00 to 1:45pm PT
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE

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CATALYZING ADVOCACY IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEEERING REMOTE WORKSHOP

September 3, 2021

Each year the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) convenes a workshop that provides exciting opportunities to learn from science policy and advocacy experts about the role of science in policymaking and the federal policy-making process. The Workshop, which will be virtual this year, empowers participants with ways to become a voice for basic research throughout their careers. Learn more about the workshop and register on their website here. 

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16TH ANNUAL BOUCHET NATIONAL GRADUATE FORUM

September 2, 2021

As an institutional partner, UC San Diego students, faculty, and university community are invited to attend the 16th Annual Bouchet National Graduate Forum: Disciplines-in-Dialogue in the Public Sphere. See the flyer here for details of the sessions and speakers.

DATE: Thursday, September 9
TIME: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM PT
REGISTER HERE

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GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL OPEN OFFICE HOURS - REMOTE ONLY

September 1, 2021

In light of events temporarily not being allowed the first few weeks of the quarter and in an abundance of caution, we'll be convening the Graduate Division Open Office Hours via Zoom only. See more details here. 

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FALL 2021 VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR SERIES

August 24, 2021

Check out the upcoming Fall 2021 Virtual Career Fair Series from the Career Center. 

Science and Technology
Thursday, October 7
10:00am - 2:00pm
Register Here

All Majors
Tuesday, October 12
10:00am - 2:00pm
Register Here

Graduate and Professional Schools
Thursday, October 14
10:00am - 2:00pm
Register Here

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FALL 2021

August 24, 2021

The Division of Student Affairs is helping to (re)welcome you to UC San Diego with timely updates, tips, and guidance. See the first edition here.

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TEACHING + LEARNING COMMONS RESOURCES

August 9, 2021

The UC San Diego Teaching + Learning Commons (aka The Commons) has terrific resources for students and instructors such as the following.

Introduction to College Teaching – registration now open for Fall 2021!
Will teaching be an important part of your career? Ready to consider the art and science of teaching? Develop expertise in evidence-based and equitable teaching practices, and create instructional material to use in your discipline. Free course from the Teaching + Learning Commons (2 hours class time/week for 10 weeks) open to UC San Diego graduate students and postdocs preparing to teach as part of their careers. More information can be found on the course syllabus.
NOTE: This course fulfills the Pedagogy Training component part 1 for the Recognition of Expertise in Equitable and Evidence-Based Teaching program (bit.ly/ethteach). 
DATE / TIME: You can select from: Mondays 3pm-5pm, Mondays 7:30pm-9:30pm, or Tuesdays 11am-1pm. The class starts the week of Sept 27th and ends the week of Nov 29th.
REGISTER HERE (open until mid-Sept or when class sessions are full)

See their website for more offerings!

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MAKE A FREE VACCINATION APPOINTMENT

August 9, 2021

Free COVID-19 vaccines are available at the Price Center COVID-19 Vaccination Site to all UC San Diego students, faculty and staff (including Health). Please make an appointment before arriving. Vaccination remains one of the most important ways to keep our community healthy, and all who can be vaccinated should do so as soon as possible.

GENTLE REMINDER: All students, faculty and staff are required to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus by Sept. 6, 2021, per a new University of California policy.  

The UC policy allows for medical exceptions as well as accommodations based on disability or religious belief; deferrals are also available for those who are pregnant. Those approved must follow campus guidelines, including masking, testing and daily symptom and exposure screening. Learn more about how to request an exception or deferral, which should be submitted no later than Sept. 2, 2021. 

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RESOURCES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

August 5, 2021

UC San Diego is aware of the struggles that some international students are facing in obtaining their F-1 visas etc. The delays that are being encountered are, no doubt, distressing so we just wanted to post a reminder that the International Students & Programs Office (ISPO) is an excellent resource. They continue to monitor developments and post updates here on their website.

• Immigration Policy Updates
• List of Advocacy Efforts by UCOP and higher education associations such as ACE, AAU, NAFSA and Presidential Alliance.
• Frequently Asked Questions regarding immigration policies, FA21 enrollment, vaccination guidance and more that are impacting international students
• Weekly email listserv for new and continuing students with an archive of previous announcements.

If you still have questions, feel free to contact them to learn more.

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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

August 4, 2021

As explained in the Chancellor's campus notice yesterday, UC San Diego is implementing the University of California's approved vaccine mandate policy. 

For the safety and well-being of the entire university community, the policy will require, with few exceptions, that all students, faculty and staff be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they will be allowed on campus or in a facility or office. Full compliance with the policy is required by September 6, 2021, two weeks before the start of the fall term.

You will need to be fully vaccinated (defined as two weeks after your final dose of vaccine) by September 6, 2021. The process for documenting your vaccination status – or applying for an exception or deferral – can be found in the sections below. Please submit requests for exceptions or deferrals as soon as possible and no later than September 2, 2021, in order to comply by September 6, 2021.

Please see the message that went out to students today from Vice Chancellor Satterlund (Student Affairs) about the vaccine documentation process, exceptions and deferrals, and more.

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CONVERSATIONS FOR COLLEGE MEN'S MENTAL WELL-BEING

August 2, 2021

Check out the 3rd episode of "Talk It Out", the NEW monthly video series from UCSD Health Promotion Services promoting men's health with a focus on mental and emotional well-being for college men. This episode features the host, Christopher Spurling (UCSD Health Promotion Services), and special guest, Dominic Denning (UCSD Eating Disorder Treatment & Research Program). They discuss eating disorders, body image, ways to get involved in research. This series explores common men's mental health concerns, common issues college men report, and some of the services available to UCSD men.

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: CHANCELLOR'S POSTDOC AWARDS

July 22, 2021

As was announced last month, the Office of Postdoctoral Scholar Affairs (OPSA) has relocated to The Graduate Division. We're so pleased to welcome our new team members.

Please help spread the word: OPSA is now working on the Chancellor's Awards for Excellence in Postdoctoral Scholar Mentoring and Outstanding Postdoctoral Scholar. The nomination period is open and the deadline for receipt of complete nomination packets is 5:00pm on Monday, August 2, 2021. Find more information or nominate a candidate here.

Finalists will be recognized and honored and the 2021 recipients for these awards will be announced at the virtual Awards Ceremony during Postdoc Appreciation Week on Thursday, September 23, 2021.

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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA ISSUES FINAL COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

July 19, 2021

After an extensive consultation period that found strong support within the university community for moving forward with a COVID-19 vaccination requirement, UC’s final policy regarding required COVID-19 vaccinations has been approved. See the campus announcement about it here.

Students should review the frequently asked questions for students about UC's COVID-19 vaccination policy for more information. There is also a comprehensive set of frequently asked questions about the policy for employees that address many questions and concerns.

Guidelines for how the policy will be implemented system wide are being finalized and are expected to be issued by the Office of the President in the next few weeks. Compliance plans for each campus will then be finalized. Compliance action steps for UC San Diego employees and students will be disseminated in the weeks following. 

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS PLANNING FOR FALL 2021

July 19, 2021

Last week's Return to Learn Weekly newsletter had some questions and answers that are likely to be of interest to our international students. 

QUESTION: Will there be remote courses or sections available for international students who cannot arrive in time for Fall Quarter due to visa or travel restrictions?
ANSWER: Yes. We are carefully monitoring the visa situation and making adjustments to our plans in order to ensure that international students are provided options that will enable them to make academic progress at UC San Diego. In some cases that may require students to make adjustments to their academic plans in consultation with their academic advisor; for instance, they might need to change the sequence in which they take certain courses. We urge all students with potential visa complications to communicate with their advisors and through the International Students and Programs Office (ISPO) about their needs. 

 For more information, visit the Return to Learn Questions and Answers page.

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RESOURCES OFFERED BY THE COMMONS

July 19, 2021

The Commons is a terrific resource for graduate and professional students. 

Check out the Course Design Series - Aug 2-6, 2021.

Additionally, Self-Paced Online Workshops are now being offered. 

ONLINE Dissertation Writers Workshop
Part 1: The Genre, Audience, and Purpose of a Dissertation
Part 2: A Story Structure for Dissertations
Part 3: Creating Coherence between Your Chapters
Part 4: Strategies for Getting it Done
View the workshop modules here.

ONLINE Academic Job Market Workshop Series
Preparing for the Academic Job Market
Research Statements
Teaching Statements
Diversity Statements
Academic Cover Letters
View the workshop modules here. 

Each workshop will entail a combination of videos and optional worksheets and exploration exercises. You can engage with these resources at a time, place, and pace that’s right for you. We will resume offering in-person sessions of these programs next year. 

There are also Grad Writing Retreats coming up.

Grad Writing Retreats combine short workshops with dedicated writing time across five 4-hour sessions. Retreats give you structured time and space to make progress and present a variety of skills and strategies for sustaining long-term and/or high-stakes writing projects. 

Summer Retreat Dates
(5-Day): Monday-Friday, July 19-23, 1:00pm-5:00pm
(5-Week): Wednesdays, August 4-September 1, 9:00am-1:00pm
(5-Day): Tuesday-Monday, *September 7-13, 1:00pm-5:00pm
*This retreat starts on Tuesday due to the Labor Day holiday
Sign up for the Grad Writing Retreats here. 

If you are interested in teaching development, sign up for their newsletter here.

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SUMMER GRAD DISSERTATION/THESIS SUBMISSION & FORMATTING WEBINAR

July 8, 2021

Graduate Division Academic Advisors will review the Dissertation/Thesis submission process and give a brief overview of formatting. The webinar is mostly aimed at students who are planning to file for graduation in Summer or Fall 2021. 

DATE: Wednesday, July 14
TIME: 10:30am PT
REGISTER:  bit.ly/ThesisWorkshopSummer21

PREWORK: Please review the Dissertation/Thesis Formatting Manual.

Preliminary and Final appointments may be scheduled through the Graduate Division Academic Affairs calendar here and general info can be found on Preparing to Graduate here.

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STUDENT HEALTH AND WELL-BEING COMMUNITY FORUMS - SUMMER QUARTER

July 6, 2021

Community Forums offer a space where we can focus on building connections, sharing and exchanging ideas, and learning from each other. These forums are offered for free throughout the quarter for all registered UCSD students.

• ADHD Support Forum for Graduate & Professional School Students
• Grief and Loss Support Forum for Graduate and Professional Students
• LGBTQ Community Forum for Graduate and Professional Students
• Graduate Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) Forum

For details about dates, times, and descriptions please visit the webpage here. 

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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA ADVOCATES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (updated)

July 6, 2021

The University of California system and UC San Diego are actively advocating for international students so they can arrive in the U.S. to start and/or continue programs in the Fall 2021 term. Here are ways that the University of California Office of the President and UC San Diego are supporting students:

• The University of California is working with several higher education organizations such as the American Association of Universities (AAU), American Council on Education (ACE), and NAFSA: Association of International Education to advocate for international students and scholars. For example, on June 10, the AAU, ACE, NAFSA and 38 other U.S. higher education organizations sent an​ ​​advocacy letter requesting a briefing from the Department of State officials on the implications of Presidential Proclamation 10043, "Suspension of Entry as Nonimmigrants of Certain Students and Researchers from the People's Republic of China, " for international students and scholars. This letter raises concerns about the reports that the proclamation is being applied very broadly and is causing delays in academic careers and critical projects.
• The 4/30/2021 UCOP advocacy letter to the Departments of State and Homeland Security advocates for international students and scholars who may be impacted by the continuing visa delays and travel restrictions. The letter, signed by President Drake and all 10 Campus Chancellors, sends a clear message that the UC system supports and welcomes international students and scholars to our institutions. It also advocates for the re-opening of consular posts around the world as local conditions permit, an allocation of additional resources to address the long visa appointment wait times, and flexibility in the visa application process.

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TEACHING + LEARNING COMMONS RESOURCES

July 6, 2021

The UC San Diego Teaching + Learning Commons (aka The Commons) has terrific resources for students and instructors such as the following.

• Summer Course Instructor Resource: Summer Teaching Week-by-week Checklist
• Summer Instructional Assistant Resource: Welcome Packet for IAs (TA, instructional apprentice, reader, or tutor)
• The Writing Hub: Promotes writing as a tool for learning and works with undergraduate and graduate students on any project, at any stage of the writing process.

See their website for more!

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ANTI-RACIST PEDAGOGY FELLOWS: CALL FOR GRADUATE STUDENT PROPOSALS

July 6, 2021

You are invited to apply for the 2021 Anti-Racist Pedagogy Learning community (ARPLC) Fellowship! The purpose of this Fellowship is to support graduate students who have an interest in learning about and employing anti-racist practices into their teaching. Please visit the website for complete program and application details. Applications accepted through July 21, 2021.
Please note: The program is a two-quarter commitment and is open to all full-time UC San Diego graduate students who will be enrolled through the 2021-2022 academic year. 

And if you know Faculty that are interested in Community Engaged Learning or Anti-Racist Pedagogy, please feel free to spread the word that there are fellowships open to faculty as well. 

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RESOURCES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

June 22, 2021

 UC San Diego is working toward a primarily in-person instruction for Fall 2021 based on current public health guidance. We understand that there are serious concerns about the visa processing delays and how this may impact academic programs.

At this time, the campus is planning to offer remote coursework for key gateway courses so that students impacted by visa or travel restrictions can still make progress in their academic programs. Please contact your department/program--the Graduate Coordinator in your dept/program is a terrific starting point--if you need guidance on your enrollment and/or academic plans. Campus updates will also be announced via email and posted on the UC San Diego Return to Learn website so please check periodically for more information.

The International Students & Programs Office (ISPO) continues to issue Form I-20s and DS-2019s to support students with their visa application and entry process. They will also provide updates as they become available via various tools:

• Frequently Asked Questions regarding immigration policies, FA21 enrollment, vaccination guidance and more.
• Immigration policy updates and a listing of advocacy efforts by higher education associations such as ACE, AAU, NAFSA and the President's Alliance.
• Weekly email listserv for new and continuing students. Previous announcements are also available on our website for reference.

ISPO Advisors are also available to meet with new and continuing students via Zoom drop-in advising. Please visit the ISPO Contact page for more information on those and more.

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PRICE CENTER COVID-19 VACCINATION SITE

June 14, 2021

The Price Center COVID-19 Vaccination Site is open. Free COVID-19 vaccines are available to UC San Diego students and employees (including Health) as well as students enrolled at other University of California campuses. Members of the public are not eligible. Appointments are required. Learn more on the Return to Learn Vaccincation page here.

Note: The University of California Office of the President is finalizing COVID-19 vaccine policy in the coming weeks.

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CAREER RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS

June 14, 2021

The UC San Diego Career Center has terrific resources for graduate and professional students. You might also want to check out grAdvantage, which empowers graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to achieve professional success by building community, developming career competencies and confidenc, and exploring diverse pathways to employment.

This episode of the Triton Tools and Tidbits podcast offers insight on career search and the graduate school application process from alumni and career services professionals.

The University of California Alumni Career Network is a high-impact, online series designed to provide UC alumni and community members with the insights, information, and connections to launch, grow and expand your career opportunities. For instance, you might want to check out this one.

    

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STUDENT RESEARCHERS UNITED REQUEST FOR RECOGNITION

June 14, 2021

As posted elsewhere on this site on June 3, 2021, please see the notice of request for recognition by Student Researchers United here. Should you have any questions, please contact Labor Relations at laborrelations(at)ucsd.edu.

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2021 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

June 11, 2021

The annual holiday, Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, is coming up and the UC San Diego Black Staff Association (BSA) is hosting a virtual program that will celebrate the vibrancy and creativity of Black culture and express appreciation for the Black Excellence exemplified by Black staff across campus. 

You are invited!

The event is open to the entire UC San Diego community of staff, faculty, students, friends and supporters.

EVENT: Juneteenth Celebration and Black Excellence Awards
DATE: Thursday, June 17
TIME: 2:30 - 4:00pm PT
REGISTER HERE  

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CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2021

June 10, 2021

We at The Graduate Division send out heartfelt congratulations to The UC San Diego Class of 2021! We appreciate your diligence and applaud your achievements during these extraordinary times. We trust that you have confirmed your plans for Commencement. We look forward to seeing any of you that will be at Triton Track on Saturday, and we’re pleased that others may share in the virtual ceremony broadcast via commencement.ucsd.edu.

GENTLE REMINDER FOR GRADUATES ATTENDING IN-PERSON: You must bring your guest(s) into the venue WITH you when you enter, show your ticket, and complete the health screening, etc. Guests are only allowed to enter WITH their graduate, and graduates are not allowed to re-enter if they leave the venue. No exceptions.

Additionally, if you haven’t already, check out the articles celebrating a few of our outstanding graduate grads: Sean Bearden-Physics doctoral recipient, Banah Ghadbia-Ethnic studies doctoral recipient, and Aleena Arakaki, Biomedical sciences doctoral recipient.

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PLANNING FOR FALL QUARTER 2021 Q & A

June 7, 2021

Wondering what campus operations will look like this fall now that we know that the intention is for teaching to be primarily in-person in the fall? Check out this Q&A with Vice Chancellor Gary Matthews during which he discusses how he and his team are making plans for a safe campus. 

Also, take a look at the plan for Summer 2021 here on the Return to Learn website, which is a terrific resource.

GRADUATE DIVERSITY AND SCIENCE LECTURE SERIES

January 29, 2021

Dear UC San Diego Graduate and Professional Students,

As you may know, January is recognized as National Mentoring Month. In fact today, January 29th, is “Thank Your Mentor” Day so I encourage you to take a moment today to reach out and tell your mentors what their support has meant to you. For those of you who serve as mentors to our undergraduate students or others in the community--thank you for your service. Want to share your UC San Diego mentoring story? Please complete this quick form and we’ll follow-up about featuring your story on our website and social media channels in the future.

Research has shown high-quality mentorship is key to the academic success and overall well-being of graduate and professional students; as Dean of The Graduate Division, I am committed to ensuring all students can access high-quality mentorship at UC San Diego. Over the next year, The Graduate Division will work to collect information from stakeholders on available mentoring programs, mentor training opportunities, best practices in mentoring, and ideas for improving mentorship at UC San Diego. We look forward to engaging you, our graduate and professional students, in these efforts to understand the current mentoring landscape on-campus and how we might enhance, improve, and innovate together. We will be in touch periodically about this work and also welcome you to reach out with ideas about mentorship at any time by emailing graduatedean@ucsd.edu. 

Sincerely,

James Antony
Dean, The Graduate Division

#ucsdmentors
#thankyourmentor
#mentoringmonth
#mentoringamplifies

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STUDENT AFFAIRS: WHAT WE'VE LEARNED NEWSLETTERS

January 29, 2021 (updated weekly)

Check out the Student Affairs What We've Learned Newsletters for COVID-19-specific tips.

Week Four  

View the archives here.

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CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVE SCOTT PETERS VIRTUAL TOWN HALL

January 29, 2021

While the UCSD community will receive notification of the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine via official campus notices and UC San Diego Health updates like this one, we wanted to mention that *Representative Scott Peters is hosting a series of virtual town halls during which information will be presented to San Diegans. They'll discuss the state of the vaccine rollout in San Diego as well as provide updates on the continued efforts to fight the virus in the San Diego area.

The next town hall will feature Dr. Shane Crotty from the La Jolla Institute for Immunology, and Dr. Corinne McDaniels-Davidson, Director of the Institute for Public Health (IPH) at San Diego State University.

DATE: Wednesday, February 3
TIME: 5:00 - 6:15pm PT
LOCATION: Virtual via Cisco Webex and Rep. Scott's Facebook page

*Scott Peters serves as the representative for the 52nd Congressional District, in which the main campus of UC San Diego is located.

REMINDER: Visit the Return to Learn website frequently for the lastest on UC San Diego campus operations, safety precautions, screening, testing, and more.

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WOMEN IN STEM VIRTUAL SEMINAR

January 28, 2021

The San Diego Multi-Campus Transformation and Equity Network (MCTEN) is an NSF-funded partnership between UCSD and SDSU working to promote gender equity in STEM.  They are holding a Women in STEM Virtual Seminar on February 15-16. See more details in the event flyer here, and/or register for the events here.

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WINTER QUARTER 2021 GRADUATE DIVISION OPEN OFFICE HOURS

January 28, 2021

Drop in some time between 11:00am and 1:00pm on Fridays: February 5 and March 5 for Open Office Hours with Dean Antony and Associate Deans Kim and Roxworthy to ask questions or share ideas. All graduate and professional students are welcome!

DATE: Friday, February 5
TIME: 11:00am - 1:00pm
REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/GradDivOfcHrs2521

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DATA SCIENCE SUMMER INSTITUTE - INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR UC GRAD STUDENTS

January 26, 2021

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is offering data science graduate students and advanced undergraduate students the opportunity to join the Data Science Summer Institute (DSSI) — interns who get to work on real problems that really matter to our country. 

The two Summer 2021 sessions will be held from May – Aug and June – Sept. (Exact dates TBD.) See more details such as when, where, and how to apply on the DSSI website.

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STUDENTS WITH DEPENDENTS ASSISTANCE FORM

January 25, 2021

UCSD Student Affairs Case Management Services is happy to share that an assistance form has been established for Students with Dependents (SwD). If you are a EC San Diego student with dependents who is experiencing increased hardship surrounding financial security or in need of general resources, you are encouraged to complete this form.

Check out resources available to SwD here.

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WEEKLY LGBTQ COMMUNITY FORUM FOR GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS

January 25, 2021

Convened weekly on Thursday's from 4:00-5:00pm weeks 3-10, this group is offered as a way to connect to your community, develop a sense of belonging, and have a general safe space to discuss relevant topics such as, but not limited to:

• Romantic, personal, digital, & professional relationships
• Queer topics in the academy & media
• Intersectionality & minority stress
• A sense of belonging during these strange times
• Coping with issues like imposter syndrome, career development, & finding meaning

The forum is for anyone who identifies as LGBTQ or an ally and is a graduate/professional student. To protect the integrity and commitment to community, this group will have a brief screening process. See details in the flyer here.

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STUDENT AFFAIRS: WHAT WE'VE LEARNED NEWSLETTERS

January 22, 2021 (updated weekly)

Check out the Student Affairs What We've Learned Newsletters for COVID-19-specific tips.

Week Three  

View the archives here.

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CAPS OFFERS LET'S TALK WINTER 2021

January 21, 2021

The UC San Diego Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is pleased to offer “Let’s Talk”, a program designed to offer virtual drop-in confidential consultation services to graduate and professional students seeking informal support and assistance with common issues such as anxiety, stress, relationships, sleep, recovering from setbacks, work/life changes… etc. Especially useful during this period of social distancing, graduate and professional students can gain practical strategies, information, and support regarding general wellness-related issues. Learn more on the flyer or by visiting the website.

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EALTH ALERT: LIMITING NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL

January 20, 2021

Please take a moment to read this brief Health Alert from VC Satterlund, Interim Executive Director Scioscia and Executive Director Jhaveri.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT GRAD SLAM

January 19, 2021

Grad Slam is an annual Univesity of California public speaking competition showcasing the potential impact of graduate students' research. It will be virtual this year and did we mention there are cash prizes? Visit the Grad Slam page to learn more, and complete this interest form to get on the Grad SLAM mailing list.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUCCESS TIPS & RESOURCES

January 19, 2021

The International Students & Program Office (ISPO) is offering a course to support the academic success of international students as well as facilitate access to campus resources. Students can review short modules and videos at their own pace or reference multiple times throughout the year.  Learn more here.

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STUDENT AFFAIRS: WHAT WE'VE LEARNED NEWSLETTERS

January 19, 2021 (updated weekly)

Check out the Student Affairs What We've Learned Newsletters for COVID-19-specific tips.

Week Two  

View the archives here.

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2021 VIRTUAL CHANGEMAKER WEEK

January 19, 2021

UC San Diego is kicking off the third annual Changemaker Week—January 16-23—students, staff, faculty and alumni can participate in an array of free workshops and online activities centered on public and community service, social innovation, research, social justice and more. See details on the Changemaker Institute website here.

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"CREATE YOUR OWN GEISEL" 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONTEST 

January 15, 2021

Show your creative interpretations of Geisel Library and enter to win a UC San Diego Bookstore e-gift card! Submit an original expression of the building using the medium of your choice now through January 22. Visit the Library's website to see details.

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MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN: RESOURCES AVAILABLE (updated )

January 15, 2021

As we all struggle to maintain a sense of normalcy during these tumultuous times, I wanted to ensure that you are aware of resources available to you. For the record, I’m in absolute agreement with the Chancellor’s statement on the violence at the US Capital last week. All this said, I wanted to inform you about an webinar recorded on this topic:

January 14, 2021 WEBINAR: Election 2020 - What Now? What Next? 

Description: 
The circumstances surrounding the 2020 Presidential Election have extended into 2021. With the violence on the Nation’s Capitol on January 6th, 2021 and the Inauguration in the near future, many continue to grapple with questions and emotions related to this election cycle.

Panelists: 
Dr. Dan Butler - Professor of Political Sciences
Dr. LaGina Gause - Assistant Professor of Political Science
Dr. Thad Kousser - Department Chair/Professor of Political Science
Dr. Barbara Walter - Professor of Political Science

Our faculty are leading experts on the issues, and some have also written reactions to the Jan 6 attack on the US Capitol.

Should you feel moved to take action, please know that UC San Diego encourages free, civil discourse that is respectful and reasoned. Learn more about Free Expression here. You might find this guide to talking with those on different sides of the political spectrum helpful. However, please keep in mind that we are still under a Stay Home Order and must adhere to the campus safety requirements that are in place.

Finally, if you need support, please don’t hesitate to look into the events and resources offered by the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).

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GRADUATE DIVERSITY AND SCIENCE LECTURE SERIES

January 11, 2021

QSS is the queer postdoc-led group you’ve been waiting for! All queer and allied scholars (whether grad student, postdoc, or research scientist) in the San Diego area are invited to attend.

Regular meetings will be held on Zoom at 7 PM the second Monday of the month beginning TONIGHT and this one will explore advance Postdoc@UCSD survey results that uncover surprising disparities between LGBT and non-LGBT postdocs! 

Want to join the group? FILL OUT THIS FORM.

Virtual meetings will consist of discussing literature or video that illuminate opportunities and challenges for LGBT individuals. We hope IRL meetings will happen eventually, too. Contact Evan Boyle with questions: eboyle(at)ucsd.edu.

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NEW WEBSITES LAUNCHED FOR STUDENT HEALTH & WELLBEING

January 8, 2021

Check out the new and improved websites that just launched.

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STUDENT AFFAIRS: WHAT WE'VE LEARNED NEWSLETTERS

January 8, 2021 (updated weekly)

Check out the Student Affairs What We've Learned Newsletters for COVID-19-specific tips.

Week One  

View the archives here.

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TEACHING + LEARNING COMMONS OFFERINGS

January 8, 2021

Check out the WINTER 2021 SUPPORT FOR GRADUATE STUDENT INSTRUCTORS offered by the Teaching + Learning Commons such as: 

Foundations of Teaching: How People Learn - Monday, January 11, 11:00am-12:00pm PT Register here
Supporting Students While Preserving Yourself: Strategies for One-on-One Interactions - Friday, January 15, 9:00-10:00am PT Register here
Interactive Remote Teaching - Friday, January 15, 2:30-3:30pm PT- Register here (Q&A and Zoom Demos 3:30-4:00pm)

AND THEY OFFER INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT:

Remote Teaching Consultations 
Wondering how to teach on Zoom or create community remotely? Request a teaching consultation to talk through questions or ideas with an experienced instructor in the Engaged Teaching Hub. Request a teaching consultation here.

 

Check out the Welcome Packet for IAs

 

Prepare with an online toolkit of information for your IA role
Join the Keep Calm and Teach On canvas site: https://tinyurl.com/IA-TeachOn in order to access essential strategies and templates for:

• Facilitating Discussion Sections (including Preparing to Teach in DEI Courses) 
• Running Lab Sections
• Holding Office Hours and interacting with students
• Grading strategies

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GRADUATE DIVERSITY AND SCIENCE LECTURE SERIES

January 8, 2021

The Graduate Diversity and Science Lecture Series (DASL) is a platform built by UC San Diego life science trainees to recognize the outstanding work by scientists from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds. The next session is Tuesday, January 12, at 12pm featuring two speakers:

Rhea-Comfort Addo – Graduate Student, Yelon Lab
Title: “Signaling Pathways Driving Cardiac Pacemaker Cell Development in Zebrafish”

Swetha Godavarthi, PhD – Project Scientist, Spitzer Lab
Title: “Postsynaptic neurotransmitter receptors regulate presynaptic neurotransmitter identity”

 

See Zoom details like who to contact to get the passcode in the flyer.

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WINTER QUARTER 2021 UPDATES FOR GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS

January 5, 2021

Please take a moment to review the Winter Quarter 2021 updates for Graduate and Professional Students.

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UC SAN DIEGO RECREATION PRESENTS THE WINTER PLAYGROUND

January 4, 2021

The Winter Playground is now open! Recreation winter virtual Playground classes run from Jan 4 - March 13 with a wide variety of offerings for adults and kids including yoga, Pilates, dance, martial arts, meditation, guitar, and more! Registration and passwords are required for all Playground offerings. SEE DETAILS HERE.

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WINTER QUARTER 2021 GRADUATE DIVISION OPEN OFFICE HOURS

January 4, 2021

Drop in some time between 11:00am and 1:00pm on Fridays: January 15, February 5, and March 5 for Open Office Hours with Dean Antony and Associate Deans Kim and Roxworthy to ask questions or share ideas. All graduate and professional students are welcome!

DATE: Friday, January 15
TIME: 11:00am - 1:00pm
REGISTER HERE

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HEALTH ALERT: RETURNING AMIDST A SURGING PANDEMIC

January 4, 2021

GENTLE REMINDER: Please review the Health Alert sent out on December 30, 2020 for critical info about operations during Winter Quarter. One of the highlights was the news that...

Muir College: Roots Restaurant
Thurgood Marshall College (Lower): TMC Residence Life Lobby
Warren College: Across from the Residence Life Office
Eleanor Roosevelt College: Next to the Laundry Room
Village at Pepper Canyon: Lodge
Seventh College: Next to the Parcel Center
South Mesa: 9126 Laundry Room
One Miramar: Next to the Parcel Center
Nuevo East (Porton) Outdoor Gym Area
Price Center: 1st Floor across from Burger King

• NOTE: Past UC San Diego Campus Notices are here
• 11/12/21 Federal Relief Funding for Students
• 11/12/21 How to Apply for Graduate and Professional Student HEERF III Funding
• 06/15/21 2021 Dissertation Year Fellowship Award Recipients
• 04/05/21 Federal Funding Available for Graduate & Professional Students
• 01/05/21 Winter Quarter 2021 Updates
• 12/17/20  Continuation of extended time-limit for doctoral students
• 12/15/20 EXCEPTION EXTENDED for ASEs & GSRs - CHILDCARE REIMBURSEMENT PGRM - Associate Director Nadine Fishel
• 12/07/20 UPDATES ON GSGEI / NRST COVERAGE
• 11/04/20 We Need Your Help Fighing COVID-19, Student Residents of Grad and Family Housing
• 10/29/20 Follow-Up Guidance for Fall Break
• 9/18/20 Screening/Testing for Graduate & Professional Students
• 9/4/20 Fall Quarter 2020 Updates
• 9/2/20 TEMP EXCEPTION for ASEs & GSRs - CHILDCARE REIMBURSEMENT PGRM - Vice Provost Susan Carlson
• 9/2/20 TEMP EXCEPTION for ASEs & GSRs - CHILDCARE REIMBURSEMENT PGRM - Associate Director Nadine Fishel
• 08/07/20 New Flu Vaccination Requirment for UC Students, Faculty, and Staff
• 07/13/20 Implementation of Extension of Academic Student Employee (ASE) Appointment Limits
• 07/09/20 Consideration to waive or eliminate the GRE requirement for the upcoming admissions cycle
• 06/30/20 Extension of ASE Appointment Limits
  • UCOP Memo regarding Extension of ASE Appointment Limits
• 06/05/20 Dean Antony's statement Addressing Racism and White Supremacy
• 05/22/20 GSGEI / NRST Waiver Update for Time-limit Extensions
• 05/22/20 Return to Learn Program - Now Open to Residents of Graduate Student Housing
• 05/14/20 CARES Act Funding
• 05/14/20 Implementation of One Quarter Extension of Time Limits for Doctoral Students
• 05/13/20 EXTENDING: Grad Council Telepresence Exception for Master's and Doctoral Examinations
• 05/12/20 DocuSign Information
• 05/01/20 Online Initiative: DocuSign Implementation
• 04/17/20 Summer Employment for Graduate Students - Please Post Initial Openings by 4-30-20
• 04/17/20 Automatic extension of any looming time-limit for all grad students
• 04/10/20 Message to Newly-Admitted International Graduate Students
• 04/09/20 Remote Summer Session, Summer Campus Housing, Academic Integrity
• 04/02/20 Research Town Halls, Funding Opportunities, & Support
• 04/02/20 FAQs for P/NP and S/U Grades in Spring 2020
• 03/30/20 Current Strategy for On-Campus Isolation Housing
• 03/30/20 Chancellor’s Dissertation Medal
• 03/26/20 ACTION REQUIRED: Enroll in Direct Deposit
• 03/24/20 ASE Positions for Remote Teaching
• 03/19/20 Reducing On-Site Research and the Impact on Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars
• 03/19/20 Graduate Student Resources for Remote Instruction
• 03/18/20 Update: Submitting Graduate Division Paperwork
• 03/18/20 Graduate Division Operations Status Update