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WEEK OF OCTOBER 31, 2022
WEEK OF OCTOBER 31, 2022
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Welcome to the Programs Team Newsletter!
Welcome to the Programs Team Newsletter!
Question of the Week!
Question of the Week!
Drumroll Please!!
What's Spicy?
What's Spicy?
Weekly Priorities
What's Coming Up?
What's Coming Up?
Upcoming Timeline of Events
Working Styles Check-In
Cultivating Gratitude & Joy: Letters of Love
Cultivating Gratitude & Joy: Letters of Love
Give/Receive Shoutouts
Share Any Memorable Pics!
Question of the Week!
Question of the Week!
Changes Every Week! :)
If you could spend Fall anywhere in the world (solo or with others), where would it be? (click me)
If you could spend Fall anywhere in the world (solo or with others), where would it be? (click me)
Cindy Luo:
"Spain!"
Christina Lambert:
"Oooo, New England, by the water somewhere. I love fall and nothing beats a New England fall in my opinion."
Melvin Nguyen:
"Prague!"
Ryan Nguyen:
"New Zealand would go crazyyy!"
Shyam Gadwal:
"After my initial disgruntle feelings of the cold weather associated with the fall, I appreciate the leaves changing colors here in the DMV area. So I'd say right here. My answer will definitely change for the winter haha."
What's Spicy Right Now?
What's Spicy Right Now?
List your top 1-3 priorities for the week!
If not applicable, share a few thoughts (positive/negative) about current and ongoing tasks.
Getting Priorities Straight! (click me)
Getting Priorities Straight! (click me)
Cindy Luo:
1. GMS Wrap Up Communication
2. Survey Review; Emergency Fund Calls
Ryan Nguyen:
Conduct outreach to SIF 2022 Alumni for feedback/suggestions on new iterations
Provide support to the IES Indigenous Perspectives in STEM
Continue working on high-level notes for cross department meetings
Shyam Gadwal:
I'm working on a document that synthesizes lots of ideas/conversations/activities for both the scholarships and programs departments.
Christina Lambert:
UC Irvine AANAPISI meeting, Emergency Fund conversations, and setting up mental health partnerships!
Melvin Nguyen:
Recruitment for Indigenous Perspectives in STEM and project planning for it. - Thank you cards for professional mentors. - IES Calendar and potential career development offerings.
What's Coming Up?
What's Coming Up?
What's on the APIA Scholars calendar for you this week and next week?
Any important announcements and/or meetings?
Are there relevant updates within the current/upcoming month such as planned conferences, vacations, or PTO?
Upcoming on Your Radar! (click me)
Upcoming on Your Radar! (click me)
Cindy Luo:
N/A
Ryan Nguyen:
Out of Office - Flying back home to visit family @Orange County, CA (11/02-11/06)
Shyam Gadwal:
Plan your end-of-year PTO/vacation by Nov 9. Some information on this topic will be sent to staff tomorrow (11/1)
Christina Lambert:
I might have jury duty next week :)
Melvin Nguyen:
N/A
Michelle Khlot:
N/A
Weekly Working Styles Check-In (click me)
Weekly Working Styles Check-In (click me)
How would you rate your success at work this week?Net Promoter Score.
Here, success is defined by you! On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being entirely unsuccessful and 10 being completely successful, please provide a rating that best describes how you feel.
*Note from Ryan - Given the transition into the 4 day workweek, I designed this question in efforts to better understands the needs of our Programs team!
Cindy Luo:
5
No comment.
Ryan Nguyen:
6
My trips to Chicago and Orange County have made it fairly difficult to get certain priorities done.
Shyam Gadwal:
8
I appreciate the head space to put ideas down.
Christina Lambert:
5
Since I was away at a conference/meeting, it was hard to find time to get everything done within 4 days.
Melvin Nguyen:
8
No comment.
Michelle Khlot:
No comment.
Cultivating Gratitude & Joy: Letters of Love
Cultivating Gratitude & Joy: Letters of Love
Check out the shout-outs/appreciation-notes and fun/memorable moments with members of the Programs Team!
This is nice space to reflect, share, and celebrate the small/big wins achieved for the week!
Christina Lambert
Christina Lambert
"Christina -- Thanks for representing at the UC AANAPISI Summit, looking forward to learning more" - Shyam
"Hi Christina! I hope you had a great trip to UCI (go anteaters!)! And I wanted to say that I really enjoy your icebreaker questions and getting all of us to be so competitive" - Ryan
Cindy Luo
Cindy Luo
"Full team-thank you for always being present in the meetings and being willing to answer ridiculous questions!" -Christina
"Cindy -- I hope the conference was awesome and you brought back some ideas for our community" Shyam
"Hi Cindy! I hope your time in Atlanta was exciting! Always so cool to see you travel :)" -Ryan
Melvin Nguyen
Melvin Nguyen
"Full team-thank you for always being present in the meetings and being willing to answer ridiculous questions!" -Christina
"Melvin -- I appreciated our conversation and how you're already coming with ideas" - Shyam
"Hi Melvin! Thanks for being so supportive and collaborative with me on the IES! Looking forward to seeing what is to come!" -Ryan
Michelle Khlot
Michelle Khlot
"Full team-thank you for always being present in the meetings and being willing to answer ridiculous questions!" -Christina
"Michelle -- Thanks for getting us to other side of the GMS deadline!" - Shyam
"Hey Michellee, I hope the internship has been treating you well! Hopefully we can get more chances to catch up and debrief again!" -Ryan
Ryan Nguyen
Ryan Nguyen
"Full team-thank you for always being present in the meetings and being willing to answer ridiculous questions!" -Christina
"Ryan -- I hope your U of Chicago visit went well, are they worthy enough for you?" -Shyam
"Shoutout to Ryan for helping with the recruitment for the IEs on Indigenous Perspectives in STEM" - Melvin
Shyam Gadwal
Shyam Gadwal
"Full team-thank you for always being present in the meetings and being willing to answer ridiculous questions!" -Christina
"Shyam: Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful time celebrating with loved ones :)" -Cindy
"Hi Shyam! Happy Birthday! Happy Halloween! I hope you're able to have a wonderful day and wishing you the best in all that you do!" -Ryan
All that is Good and Great!
All that is Good and Great!
See what the Programs Team has been up to!!
A safe space to share photos of what was aesthetically pleasing, captivating, inspiring, and interesting this week or last week!
Christina's Vibes
"Isabelle, Florie, and I worked poolside for about 6 hours on Wednesday and it was lovely. Here is a pic from early evening!"
Cindy's Vibes
"Georgetown's campus currently has immaculate fall vibes."
Shyam's Vibes
"The Scholarships team hanging out in Chicago!"
Ryan's Vibes
"Chicago in October is so beautiful (my second time here in the windy city - shoutout to APIA Scholars for bringing me out the first time earlier this year). I highly recommend a river cruise at night if any of y'all get the chance! Also had to grab a deep dish pizza especially after Shyam got it!"
Melvin's Vibes
"Spooky Margarita :-) for those celebrating halloween"
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