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San Diego Public Library provides banned books online for free on the internet. For anyone and any where.
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San Diego Public Library provides banned books online for free on the internet. For anyone and any where.
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The Migration Field Research Program is now open for applications for the 2026-2027 school year!
Full details and link to apply: MFRP Website and Application Form
Deadline: Rolling admissions for students who 1) speak proficient Spanish or Arabic 2) have a 3.0 GPA or above and 3) 3rd year or higher standing. Regular admission deadline September 15. Students are encouraged to apply early for full consideration.
The MFRP is a year-long, community-based research practicum on Latinx immigrants and social justice. Many students say it’s one of their most meaningful experiences in college.
In 2026-2027, we will partner with immigrant justice organizations in the US-Mexico border region to look at the theme of Reimagining Refuge. Students will be placed as interns with partner organizations. They will profile the organizations’ work to build alternatives to the current US immigration system.
The Migration Field Research Program is now open for applications for the 2026-2027 school year!
Full details and link to apply: https://mmfrp.org/apply/
The MFRP is a year-long, community-based research practicum on Latinx immigrants and social justice.
Deadline: Rolling admissions for students who 1) speak proficient Spanish or Arabic 2) have a 3.0 GPA or above and 3) 3rd year or higher standing. Priority deadline May 25th. Regular admission deadline September 15. Apply early for full consideration.
In 2026-2027, we will partner with immigrant justice organizations in the US-Mexico border region to look at the theme of Reimagining Refuge. Students will be placed as interns with partner organizations. They will profile the organizations’ work to build alternatives to the current US immigration system.
The MFRP satisfies practicum requirements for 6th (ELO), 7th (high impact), and 8th (Critical community engagement). It counts toward the USP, Chicanx and Latinx Studies minor, and Sociology majors. Participation in this program helps with the UCSD Human Rights & Migration minor. All costs are covered for you.
Undocumented or DACA students are encouraged to apply and may reach out to the director privately about additional financial support.
Publish Your Research with The Catalyst at UC San Diego
Dear Students,
Do you have a paper, project, or research you are proud of? The Catalyst, UC San Diego’s undergraduate research journal supported by the Undergraduate Research Hub, is now accepting submissions for our next publication.
We welcome work from undergraduates in every field including STEM, the humanities, and the social sciences. Submissions can be research papers, literature reviews, or essays developed through classes, independent study, or lab work.
As an author, you will receive feedback and guidance from our editorial team, along with mentorship throughout the revision process. No publishing experience is required, and we especially encourage first-time authors to submit.
Submission deadline: November 6
Submit here: https://forms.gle/v8ExGU85hC5S6byL6
Contact us: thecatalystatucsd@gmail.com
If you have a project you want to share, we would love to hear from you. We look forward to reading your work.
The Catalyst Outreach Team thecatalystatucsd@gmail.com
The Destination College Advising Corps @ UCLA seeks to hire undergraduates who have recently graduated to serve as college advisers in high-need high schools. We focus on post-secondary enrollment and completion among low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented high school students by delivering personalized, knowledgeable guidance on college admission, financial aid, and enrollment.
As members of a national movement, Destination College Advising Corps (DCAC) college advisers will help students in underserved communities realize their dreams of attending college. We are currently recruiting graduating and recent graduates for the 2026-2027 academic year.
You can find the application and registration link for our information session on our website - www.eaop.ucla.edu/dcac
This is a great opportunity for recent graduates to develop leadership skills, give back to the greater Los Angeles community, and to help propel the next generation of college goers. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at dcacatucla@eaop.ucla.edu
The Triton Transfer Hub is excited to launch the seventh annual Storytellers Art scholarship! This scholarship competition asks Transfer students to share their story of resilience through any medium, accompanied by a 1-2 page write up explaining the piece with a tie into student resilience. Past winners and honorable mentions can be seen on our Storytellers Website. Faculty and Staff who serve as judges and creative coaches will get to know our transfer students’ stories and select the winning pieces to be displayed in the Triton Transfer Hub and receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Learn more and apply here: Triton Transfer Storytellers
Join us for a conversation with this year’s Common Read author Justin Lee on Friday, October 10 from 1-2:30pm at the Huerta Vera Cruz Room. We will discuss Justin’s book Talking Across the Divide in a fun, open, and collaborative format.
All students welcome, snacks provided! Visit Common Read to learn more.
To apply for SFUS click here: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/sfusd
Other school districts may have job opportunities too.'
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Internship & Career Opportunities
Internship & Career Opportunities
Social Media Intern at Proper Food
Product Management Intern at HP Inc
Economics Associate at MiraCosta College
Political Science Internship at International Association of Certified ISAOs
Behavioral Health Specialist at Institute Behavioral Health
Marketing Assistant at the Creative Cabana
Communications Analyst at the California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Canada Cares
Canada Cares
From our sweet neighbors north: As Trump shuts down your LGBT+ suicide and mental health crisis hotline during these trying times, Canada has added a US toll-free number to ours so you can get help anytime you need at no cost.
Kindness and empathy have no borders.
1-877-330-6366
1-877-330-6366
Togetherall: Mental Health Community Sign up for a free account with Togetherall and coonnect when you need support
Togetherall: Mental Health Community Sign up for a free account with Togetherall and coonnect when you need support
Willo - Willo Student Well-Being App
UCSD CalFresh
The above opportunity has expired but the 2026/2027 Ethnic Studies Honors Program will be available in October.
Apply by Nov. 20th for the Ethnic Studies Honors Program:
Are you looking for a friendly ear or help navigating resources at UC San Diego? We’re excited to introduce Triton2Triton, your dedicated peer support service for all UCSD students!
What is Triton2Triton?
Triton2Triton is a peer chat service where you can connect with UCSD peer supporters for a listening ear and resource navigation. Whether you’re looking for help with a specific question (like where to borrow a laptop) or just want someone to talk to, we’re here for you!
When is Triton2Triton Available?
You can reach out to us daily from 12 PM to 12 AM, M-F.
Simply scan the QR code in the attached flyer or save our number to get started. Peer supporters are here to make sure you never feel alone as you navigate campus life.
Important Commencement speech from Reshma Saujani with life lesson you should know NOW!
Andres Lemons, our USS immigration attorney is now available to do consultations on Parole in Place (PIP). The Biden Administration policy provides eligible spouses and step children of a U.S citizen who came into the country without authorization by an immigration officer a pathway to lawful permanent residency without having to leave the country. More information about the policy and eligibility criteria can be found below.
Please direct students to make an appointment with Andres using the appointment link on the USS website (uss.ucsd.edu) and select “Consultation about New Executive Action for Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens.”
A key goal of the USS and of our Immigration Legal Services is to help eligible undocumented students acquire a pathway to residency or citizenship. There are several current federal policies in place that can potentially benefit students and possibly put them on this pathway.
Speaker: Dr. Dennis Childs (University of California San Diego)
Lecture Title: "Nobody is Free Until All of Us are Free: Becoming a Scholar for Social Justice"
-Black Diaspora and African American Studies Program
11/28/2023 at Preuss School
Bonnie Reiss Leading on Climate Fellowship 2024–25 - $5000 per year
Bonnie Reiss Leading on Climate Fellowship 2024–25 - $5000 per year
The Bonnie Reiss Leading on Climate Student Fellowship program engages and energizes students in support of UC’s climate action and sustainable food goals. The fellowship program is funded by the UC President’s Global Climate Leadership Council (GCLC) in support of the President’s Leading on Climate priority.
Climate Fellow and other opportunities: Student Fellowships (ucsd.edu)
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Latinx Heritage Month
A Million Miles Away on Amazon Prime
A true biopic about José M. Hernández and his path from a migrant farm worker to becoming an engineer and a NASA astronaut. A tale of perseverance, community and sacrifice to accomplish a seemingly impossible dream. Played by Michael Peña and directed by Alejandra Márquez Abella.
Learn more about Astronaut José M. Hernández (hyperlink) and this NASA webpage: hernandez_jose.pdf (nasa.gov)
If you have questions, contact: CCMvolunteers@comic-con.org
Hispanic Access Foundation’s MANO Project is offering enriching internships nationwide for Latinx college students and upcoming professionals who are passionate about the outdoors, geography, community engagement, public lands, cultural resources, and natural resources. We'd like to ask for your help (if you are able to) in sharing these opportunities with talented Latinx students and recent grads who may be interested in getting work experience with a federal land management agency: MANO Project Internship Applications.
Please, contact us by email with any questions. We appreciate your support in sharing these opportunities with students and your network.
Saludos!
Anastasia Elvira Hernandez (she/her/ella)
Program Associate, MANO Project
Hispanic Access Foundation
Based in Virginia Beach, VA - Eastern Standard Time
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Kappa Alpha Pi, UC San Diego’s Premier Pre-Law Fraternity. Offers a bi-weekly professional development newsletter, filled with upcoming events and internship/job opportunities, that mainly focuses on Pre-Law and the Social Sciences. To view our opportunity and to subscribe to our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/KAPiPDNews.
Here is a copy of our most recent release for your reference: https://mailchi.mp/107cb1a85de1/kapi-pd-newsletter.
Watch Pathways to Impactful International Careers by clicking above
Career Center
Contact Madigan Turnquist at mturnquist@ucsd.edu for help with résumés, grad school applications, job search advice and more.
SUPPORT ETHNIC STUDIES A-G REQUIREMENT
Summary and Purpose
AGES Coalition strives to uplift the narratives of marginalized communities and empower students by giving them critical tools to combat racism, ensuring that an anti-racist educational curriculum and mindset are the standard for all students pursuing higher education. We urge the UC system to wholeheartedly, unanimously, and unconditionally support the criteria of the UC A-G ethnic studies workgroup, which is composed of ethnic studies experts and students in the community.
How to Advocate to Your Community Organizations and Local UC Campus/CSUs
While the policy proposal is on the agenda to be discussed at the UC Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools (BOARS) June 3rd meeting, we want to show our support for Ethnic Studies and for this proposal, leading the fight to draft and implement this policy at the collegiate level. Our main focus will be signing and sharing both the STUDENT and the DEPARTMENT GROUP petition to your communities and spreading awareness of the policy proposal on social media.
Sharing the petition with your community at www.change.org/uc-ag-ethnicstudies
Building AGES Coalition: Contacting relevant organizations to share petition, Email Templates
Potential Sources of Contact (starting with most important):
Ethnic-Focused or Youth Community Organizations
Student board members and your local leaders
UC/College Professors
UC Organizations/Ethnic Studies Departments
People involved in UC Admissions Equity
Community colleges/CSUs who have mandated Ethnic Studies in AB 1460
State representatives who wrote/introduced AB 1460 and AB 331
Resharing our Instagram flier to your communities and social media accounts: https://www.instagram.com/p/CdFCvRPLs-I/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Campaign Resources
STUDENT Petition www.change.org/uc-ag-ethnicstudies
WORKGROUP DEPARTMENT Petition: https://forms.gle/ypkamwj4wTr6YeUH7
AGES Mobilization Presentation, AGES Mobilization Call Recording
Link Tree: linktr.ee/ag_es
Email Templates to share and distribute the petition
Information on UC Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools
Read more on AB 101, which mandates ethnic studies as a high school graduation requirement
Read more on AB 1460, which mandates Ethnic Studies as a CSU Graduation Requirement
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Director of GENup Collegiate Kimberly Woo at collegiate@generationup.net! Thank you for your commitment to advocacy!
*This mobilization and petition does not reflect the opinions of the GENup Board of Advisors.
#CaliforniansForAll College Corps at UC San Diego is a statewide initiative that aims to 1) engage college students in meaningful service; 2) promote academic success and economic well-being; and 3) support the work of community-based organizations. Learn more and apply for the 2022-23 academic year. changemaker.ucsd.edu
Check out this College Corps opportunity: https://changemaker.ucsd.edu/college-corps/index.html
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PhD Program announcement in Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies at the University of Oregon with your students.
The application process will begin Fall 2022, which you can access through our website here.
Our application deadline is December 9, 2022.
If students have any questions, they can email iresgradstudies@uoregon.edu
The Tribal Membership Initiative Fellowship Nomination
If students are admitted for TMI eligible graduate programs and indicate they are Native American, Native Hawaiian, and/or Native Alaskan then I will check to see if they have documents recognizing their affiliation to a federally recognized tribe in Slate. If students meet our eligibility requirements, I will contact the corresponding graduate coordinator and ask them to nominate the student in Slate. If a potential TMI recipient did not submit documents in their program application, I will contact the student and ask them to email the document to their graduate coordinator. If you receive the document please upload it into Slate, nominate your student for the TMI, and please email me to check their eligibility. I will then check their eligibility and will award the TMI Letter. If you have a student you would like me to check for TMI eligibility you may email me directly.
Details about the Tribal Membership Initiative Fellowship applicant eligibility, eligible degree programs, and the award can be found here.
General Meetings on Mondays @ 7pm at the Che Cafe MAP
Study Hours Mon-Thurs 1-6pm
Che Cafe CheCafé Collective (thechecafe.blogspot.com)
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Professional Closet 2021.pdfStewart Prize in Poetry and Milton Saier Award in Fiction writing competitions
Hello Undergrad Students!
Spring is in full swing, which means it's time for the Department of Literature’s annual Stewart Prize in Poetry and Milton Saier Award in Fiction writing competitions, open to all UCSD undergraduates.
You may submit up to 5 poems for the Stewart Prize and one piece of fiction (15 pages max) for the Saier Award. More detailed information is included on the contest pages of the Literature website:
Stewart Prize in Poetry: https://literature.ucsd.edu/ugrad/awards/stewart-prize.html
Dr. Milton H. Saier, Sr. Memorial Award in Fiction: https://literature.ucsd.edu/ugrad/awards/saier-award.html
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS NOON ON MONDAY, MAY 3RD.
The winners will be notified later in Spring Quarter.
Good luck!
Department of Literature at UC San Diego
Here's the link where you can register: https://sacd.sdsu.edu/diversity-resources/reparations
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Work at UCSD via Temporary Employment Services or https://jobs.ucsd.edu/
Employment through TES is an excellent way to gain valuable UC San Diego experience and get your foot in the door for career positions! TES employment includes medical coverage, paid vacation & sick time, paid holidays, as well as training and development opportunities.
Please apply to any of our TES positions listed here: UC San Diego Temporary Employment.. **You can use the same login you've used to apply to other UC San Diego jobs.** Don’t worry if your skill set doesn’t match up perfectly to the posting, we just need you to apply so we have you ready to go in our system.
When you decide to apply, you can mention me (eeman agrama) as your referral source in the last page before submission (see screenshot below)
Please let me (eeman@ucsd.edu) know when you are done applying to the position so we can start the next step in the process of reference checking and potentially invite you for a virtual interview right away!
Please join the UC San Diego Staff Association and the UC San Diego Black Staff Association as we welcome Shola Richards to facilitate a series of webinars on Addressing Anti-Blackness: How to Sustain a Culture of Inclusion, Equity and Anti-Racism at UC San Diego. The highly engaging Addressing Anti-Blackness webinars will provide the audience with the information, strategies, and key actions necessary to engage in this important work, and to sustain it as well.
This webinar is ideal for individual contributors, leaders, and teams who are:
Looking for the strategies and actions necessary to create and/or sustain an anti-racist culture at UCSD.
Concerned about the current civil unrest, and its impact on your BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) colleagues’ mental health and well-being.
Ready to effectively engage in difficult conversations with colleagues and others about race, inequity, and anti-blackness.
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