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Marshall Memos Winter 2021, Week 4

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Academic Advising Reminders - Week 4   The last day to drop a course from your schedule without a ‘W’ recorded on your transcript is this Friday, January 29 at 11:59PM. Consider receiving an email confirmation if you decide to make changes.   How to Drop a Class

January Marshall Package Giveaway January 25th | 3 pm (PST) Instagram   50th Anniversary. 50 Winners. Enter for a chance to win a Marshall Stamp Sticker Sheet, 1970 Crewneck, and 50th Anniversary Hat or Mask! Follow us on Instagram, like the post, and tag two friends in the comments (multiple entries allowed). Winners will be announced on our story when the Giveaway closes.   Join Now

Letters From You January 27th | 6 - 7 pm (PST) Zoom   "Letters From You" is a virtual event hosted by Thurgood Marshall Student Council where students can come together over Zoom and write letters to San Diego seniors from St. Paul's Services. Join us from 6-7pm on Wednesday, January 27 to reach out and brighten a local senior's day during these lonely and difficult times. Both handwritten and typed letters are acceptable. Hope to see you there!   RSVP Here

Community Sessions with Marshall Staff January 27th | 4 - 5 pm (PST) Zoom   Join the Community Sessions with Marshall Staff on January 27th from 4 to 5 pm (PST). Come and learn about various topics. This coming week's topic is Angela Davis and her perspective on social justice. For accommodations please include in the registration form or email Fnann Keflezighi at fkeflezighi@ucsd.edu. Register at the zoom link below.   RSVP Here

Thurgood Thursdays Live January 28th | 12 pm (PST) Instagram   Come join Shayna Frink this week for Thurgood Thursdays Instagram Live. This week, Shayna will be joined by a member of the Marshall Transfer and Commuter Organization to talk about getting involved in MTAC. Be sure to tune in for a chance to win some Marshall swag!   Join Us

Purchase a Tres Mocha Cappuccino for $3.50 to Get a Marshall 50th Facemask! January 25th - 29th   To celebrate come by Muir Coffee House to purchase a Tres Mocha Cappuccino for $3.50. With your purchase you'll get a Marshall 50th Face mask Week 4: Jan 25-29. Muir Coffee House is open Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm PST.   RSVP Here

Events from the Colleges

iCafe: China   January 29th | 12 - 1 pm (PST) Register on Zoom During winter quarter, we travel to nine countries over nine Fridays. Connect with your Triton community over culture, trivia, fitness and cuisine. Join us and bring a friend! For more information, please visit the link below. Our next country is China!   Learn More

American Football: Road to the Super Bowl 2021!   January 29th | 5:30 - 6:30 pm (PST) Curious about American Football? Is it different than football around the world? This event is perfect for anyone who wants to know why Americans are crazy about their football games! Prepare to huddle up and join this lively discussion to learn about this iconic American game and have some fun! Super Bowl LV is Sunday, February 7, so join us for this pre-game lineup of fun! Sports "Chat-sters" will share the history and the ins and outs of America’s favorite sport. Ask questions, watch highlights, and score the winning touchdown with an American Football trivia game. Winner gets a prize!   Register Here

Resources for Your Success

2021-22 Undergraduate Scholarships   UC San Diego's 2021-2022 Continuing Undergraduate Scholarships Application is now open. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. PST on Monday, January 25. Visit the link below to get started TODAY.   Apply Here

Student Satisfaction Survey   Jan 20 - Feb 17 The Student Satisfaction Survey helps campus departments better understand how to support & improve services for students based on your feedback. Complete the survey at studentsat.ucsd.edu between January 20 and February 17. The first 300 students will receive a free UCSD mug or tote bag, and everyone will be entered to win 1 of 5 $25 Bookstore gift cards.   Fill out the Survey

Virtual Winter Org Fair Where's Waldo?   January 27th | 1 - 3 pm (PST) Are you wandering aimlessly looking for something, but you just don't know what that something is? Come to our virtual Winter Org Fair to find Waldo and yourself in any of the student organizations in attendance. Join us for this virtual event Wednesday of Week 4 January 27th from 1:00PM-3:00PM and OneStop can help you find the Waldo (Organization) you've been looking for. There will be various organizations from Pre-Professional to Dance. You are bound to find something that is perfect for you. We hope to find you there!   Join the Fair

Download CA Notify App   Add our phone to the fight. Sign up for COVID-19 exposure notifications on your phone. Find out when you have been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. California’s CA COVID Notify tool protects your identify and saves lives.   Download Here

Winter Workshops for DOC2   Need support in DOC 2? Struggling with critical reading or argumentative writing? Sign up for our weekly winter workshop! LATS tutors Barbara and Montse will teach you the tips and tricks to succeed in DOC 2 from Weeks 2-10 on Wednesdays at 4pm. They will be following the course week-by-week, and are here to provide the relevant writing support you need!   Learn More

Virtual Events Around Campus

Job Opportunity: Transfer Peer Coach   Info Sessions: Jan 26th | 3pm Jan 27th | 2pm Transfer students: Interested in helping others who will follow in your footsteps? Become a Transfer Peer Coach in the Triton Transfer Hub! Training begins in Spring '21, with possible summer hours. You will not only play a pivotal role in students' UCSD experience, but you will become a NASPA Certified Peer Educator (great resume builder!). Position is OPEN on Handshake #4309018! Apply by February 4! Attend an info session, linked below.   Learn More

2021 Excel with Integrity Contest   April 2nd | 8:59 pm (PST)  Why is excelling with integrity important to you? Show us integrity through your eyes – create art to share your vision – and win a prize! The Academic Integrity Office has begun accepting entries for our 8th annual Excel with Integrity Contest. Be sure to submit your entry by 8:59 a.m. (Pacific Standard Time) on Friday, April 2nd, 2021. We will announce the Winner at this year's virtual Integrity Awards Ceremony on April 21st, 2021. Submit your Entry via Google form below.   Submit Here

Women’s Center Virtual Hangout Space   The Women's Center presents Virtual Hangout Space! If you're interested Virtual Hangout Space is starting Week 2 and is happening every Wednesday from 5 to 6 pm (pst). Hop on Zoom and stop by to chat, ask questions, study and work with folks, meet new people or just chill!   Learn More

Student Org Events

Microtomes: Winter Flash Presentations   Jan 21st | 7:30 pm (PST) We are Microtomes, an undergraduate academic journal club that introduces students to cutting edge topics in Biology through discussions of recent publications. On Wednesday (01/27), we'll be having a Flash Talk! Anyone can come and share about the biology research they're interested in. Join us for round table discussions about our favorite topics in biology, broad or niche!    Learn More

MEDS Conference 2021   Feb 19th - 20th Virtual over Zoom MEDS is a two-day conference for pre-health students at UC San Diego School of Medicine and Skaggs School of Pharmacy. MEDS is a conference for UC San Diego and neighboring community college students hosted by Academic Enrichment Programs (AEP) and Health & Medical Professions Preparation Program (HMP3). The conference will take place on Friday, February 19th and Saturday, February 20th, 2021 via virtually (Zoom). More information can be found at the link below.   Learn More

Marshall Community Hours

Provost, Leslie Carver Thursdays 1pm PST (ODD Weeks only) Thurgood Thursdays Instagram Live Also available by appointment: Email tmcprovost@ucsd.edu to schedule   Dean of Academic Advising,  Clare Harrington Available by appointment: Please send a message to the Virtual Advising Center   Dean of Student Affairs, Amber Vlasnik Mondays 3-4pm PST Thursdays 4-5pm PST Join on Zoom

Dimensions of Culture (DOC) Director, Amanda Solomon Available by appointment: Email alsolomon@ucsd.edu to schedule   Assistant Dean of Academic Advising, Emily Gonzales  Available by appointment: Please send a message to the Virtual Advising Center   Acting Director of Residential Life, Juan Lopez Available by appointment: Email j4lopez@ucsd.edu to schedule

Dimensions of Culture (DOC) Associate Director, Emily Johnston Available by appointment: Email e2johnston@ucsd.edu to schedule     Interim Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Fnann Keflezighi Tuesdays 4-5pm PST Join on Zoom Thursdays 2-3pm PST (with ADRL Lauren Wong) Join on Zoom

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