Hello Parents and Family Members! As this newsletter hits your inboxes it will be week 10 at UC San Diego. Spring Break is around the corner and students are racing to the finish line that is finals week. For those of you spending Spring Break with your student, I hope it is an enjoyable time to reconnect and relax. For those sending your student on a Spring Break adventure, I send only positive messages of safety and well being. Any parents or family members sending students to Spring Break in Mexico are cautioned to review the U.S. Department of State Travel Alert for Mexico.
If you have not already done so, please complete our Parent & Family Survey. More than 1,400 of you have already taken the time to complete the survey. However, the more feedback the better, so please provide us with your thoughts if you have not done so already. Also, if you have ever thought about volunteering for a UC San Diego event, see our Volunteer Interest Form to express your interest. Your feedback and participation are important to the success of your student and Parent & Family Programs.
Like some of your students, I am headed on my own Spring Break adventure with 10 students and one alumnus. We are heading to Belize, Central America, to perform educational and environmental service. Have no fear, the parents@ucsd.edu e-mail and helpline (858/534-7273) will be staffed by our Parent & Family Programs staff person, Belinda Zamacona. Feel free to call or e-mail with ideas, questions, or concerns.
All my best,
Cara
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Commencement 2009 Information
Save the Date: LGBT Family Day
Save the Date: Family Weekend 2009
Interested in being a Parent/Family Volunteer?
Spring Break Airport Shuttle
Looking for the Perfect Graduation Gift?
Muir Musical: April 9–11, 2009
JMC Organic Luncheon: April 22, 2009
Spring Break & Campus Closures
UC and UC San Diego Budget Update
Calit2 Summer Undergraduate Research Program: Accepting Applications!
The Silk Road to the Future: Travel to China July 2009
Senior Seminar Opportunities
Wellness Initiative
Birch Aquarium Events
San Diego Science Festival
Gifts of Any Size Can Make a Difference
College Spotlight: Eleanor Roosevelt College
Staff Spotlight: Regina "Gina" Fleming, Interim Medical Director, Student Health Services
Student Spotlight: Johnnie Rivas, Senior
Alumnni Spotlight: Juan Carlos Astorga, B.A., 1993
Program Spotlight: Academic Enrichment Programs
Spirit Night Draws 3,408
Swimmers Send 26 to NCAA Championships
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Parent & Family Programs is conducting a survey to understand parent and family member expectations and perceptions. Those completing the survey have the opportunity to win complementary Family Weekend 2009 registration (an infinite value) or one of two University Bookstore gift cards. The survey will take you approximately 15 minutes and is confidential. Your feedback is critical to our work; please complete the survey by going to the Parent & Family Survey Web site.
Commencement ceremonies for UC San Diego students graduating in Spring 2009 will take place Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14, according to the following schedule:
Also, come to UC San Diego early to celebrate your student's graduation at the All Campus Graduation Ceremony (ACGC), which will take place Friday, June 12. More information on commencement is available from individual Colleges or on the Commencement Web pages on TritonLink.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center will host Family Day on Saturday, May 16, 1:30–4:30 p.m. It will be a fun-filled day that gives families of LGBT students a chance to see the Resource Center and meet students' UC San Diego LGBT family. More information on LGBT Family Day to come, and for more information on the LGBT Resource Center please see the Center's Web site.
Family Weekend 2009 will be held Friday, October 23 – Sunday, October 25, 2009. The weekend will kick off with the Chancellor's 5K on Friday, followed by exciting events Friday night, all day Saturday, and closing with brunch on Sunday morning. Based on the feedback from the Family Weekend 2008, there will be more offerings for families to enjoy the campus and surrounding communities! More details to come in hard copy mail and by e-mail, but be sure to SAVE THE DATE for this annual campus tradition.
Many events are on the horizon where parent and family volunteers are needed! Please complete our Volunteer Interest Form if volunteering is something you would consider as a parent or family member. Time commitments and dates vary by event.
If your student is traveling for Spring Break and needs transportation to the San Diego airport, Parking and Transportation offers a free airport shuttle. It is recommended that students make reservations as early as possible to guarantee a seat. Schedules and reservations can be made on the Holiday Airport Shuttle Web page.
Give your student a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tour Europe this summer in the company of other UC San Diego students and recent graduates. The European Graduation Odyssey Tour promoted by the Alumni Association provides this lucky group with an amazing opportunity to explore the history, culture, and charm of 7 countries in 19 days in a safe, hassle-free environment. Your student will visit London, Paris, Brussels, Munich, Salzburg, the Alps, Venice, Florence, and Rome with an option to extend the trip to visit Athens and a Greek island. For more information visit the Alumni Association Travel Web site.
Muir College's Musical Ensemble, the world's largest and only completely student-directed musical theater company, will be presenting "Kiss Me Kate," April 9–11, 2009, with shows at 8:00 p.m. daily in the Mandeville Auditorium. Directed by Muir senior, Paul Scudder, the musical features a production team of 25, a 30-piece orchestra, and a talented cast of actors and actresses from all six Colleges. With music and lyrics by Cole Porter and a script by Bella and Samuel Spewack, the action centers around a show within a show, the interior play being a musical version of William Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." As the plot thickens, with the Shrew's director and leading lady sorting out their love life backstage and misdirected gangsters pursuing revenge, chaos and hilarity ensue. The result is among the finest in a long tradition of musical entertainment.
Although originating at Muir College and sponsored primarily from Muir student organizations, the Musical Ensemble includes participation of undergraduate students from all six Colleges. The company has produced a total of 16 plays since 1991. Tickets are available at the UC San Diego Box Office and MOM (Middle of Muir) beginning March 2: $8.00 students; $9.00 faculty/staff; and $10 for the community. Tickets will also be sold at the door on performance evenings.
John Muir College (JMC) will be commemorating its namesake and celebrating Earth Week at its annual Organic Luncheon on April 22, 2009, in the Price Center's East Ballroom. The invitation-only luncheon, which honors students, staff, and faculty who are working to make UC San Diego more environmentally sustainable, will feature a keynote speaker and the presentation of the "John Muir Prize." JMC Provost Susan Smith will award the prize to the student creators of the most outstanding short video highlighting environmentalism and exemplifying the values of Sierra Club founder and pioneering environmentalist, John Muir. Chosen through the Sustainability Solutions Institute (SSI)-sponsored "VidFest," the winning video will be screened at the luncheon.
Spring Break will begin officially on Saturday, March 21, 2009. Instruction for Spring Quarter begins on Monday, March 30, 2009. While the campus will remain open during Spring Break, all offices will close on Friday, March 27, 2009, in honor of the Cesar Chavez holiday. Keep in mind that many staff and faculty may not return e-mail or phone messages during Spring Break. For additional details, see the Academic and Administrative Calendar.
Parents and family members living in California know that the state budget finally passed the week of February 16, 2009. With the passing of the budget, the University of California system and UC San Diego have more information about budget reductions and available funds for upcoming academic year(s). See the full University of California article detailing how the state's budget will impact the University of California system. Also, UC San Diego Chancellor Marye Anne Fox has created "Budget Line," a Web site detailing how the budget implications of the state will affect UC San Diego.
Calit2 is a research center at UC San Diego focusing on telecommunications and information technology as related to the evolution of the Internet. Applications are available for registered UC San Diego undergraduate students to participate in a 10-week undergraduate research program. Students must find their own faculty advisor and will perform hands-on research under their advisor's guidance. Each accepted student will be awarded a $3000 scholarship. The application deadline is Friday, March 13, 2009, at noon. For more information and to apply online, visit the Undergraduate Research Program Web site or contact the Undergraduate Research Program at Calit2.
A travel opportunity for parents and families of UC San Diego students! On the Silk Road to the Future tour you will have the opportunity to meet Chinese city mayors and business leaders, visit Chinese universities, participate in a university and industry forum about green technology and global health, and climb the Great Wall. Four different itineraries for North and South China are available. The deadline for registration is April 1, 2009. For more information and to register see the Legends of China Web site.
The Senior Seminar Program affords students looking ahead to graduation the opportunity to take part in small, informal classes with faculty experts. Seminars are one credit, pass/no-pass opportunities that are limited to 20 students and meet 8–10 hours a week. For students about to graduate it is an excellent means to connect with faculty and have critical discussions around a topic of interest. For more information on the program, see the Senior Seminar Program Web site.
When we spotlighted Jerry Phelps, Ph.D., Counseling Psychologist and Acting Wellness Director, in the November edition of the Triton Family Connection e-newsletter, the Wellness Initiative at UC San Diego was building a strong foundation for new programs and resources for the community. This month the Wellness Center's newly revised Web site was launched. There are great resources and quizzes to help anyone gauge their total wellness. Enjoy!
The Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography is an innovative educational center and a wonderful location to visit. The Birch Aquarium offers several types of events each month — events for families with small children, adult programs and concerts, whale-watching opportunities, and tidepooling activities across San Diego County. See the Birch Aquarium Web site for details.
UC San Diego BioBridge along with various organizations throughout San Diego County will host events during the 2009 San Diego Science Festival. Celebrating this year's theme, The Science of You, the Festival will provide 500+ free and entertaining science outreach activities to the greater San Diego County area throughout the month of March. Programs include on-site activities at local schools, once-in-a-lifetime field trips, and science workshops at local businesses and research facilities, suitable for all ages. The Festival concludes with Expo Day, a day-long celebration in Balboa Park on Saturday April 4, 2009. On Expo Day, science takes over the museums, cultural centers, and the central corridor of Balboa Park with over 300 hands-on activities, demonstrations, experiments, contests, and performances. Visit the official San Diego Science Festival Web site for more information on our sponsors, our events and ways you can get involved.
You have always known that your student will grow up to do important things. A UC San Diego education is a great part of that journey and, without a doubt, a major milestone. We understand the potential of our students, so we have set the bar high and are prepared to guide their success.
Many of the academic and student life programs that contribute to your student's world-class education were made possible through private support, including gifts from parents and families. All donations to UC San Diego have a far-reaching and resounding impact on our world by training tomorrow's leaders in science, arts and the humanities.
Each year, families choose to support the Parents Fund, which is part of the university's Annual Giving effort. Annual gifts are vital to UC San Diego, allowing us to meet the university's many needs such as student financial support and funding for innovative research, programs and services.
By supporting the Parents Fund, you are helping to maintain and strengthen the university's Student Affairs programs, as well as providing a pool of flexible dollars to each of the six Colleges on campus. Gifts to the Parents Fund have been used to help underwrite:
Student Symposia – inspiring speakers to present subjects ranging from the history of desegregation to global human rights to health issues;
Model United Nations – students take on the role of UN diplomats and form delegations to attend conferences in other cities;
Muir College Musical Ensemble – undergraduate students representing all six Colleges produce and perform their own musical creation at UCSD; and
"Triple Helix" – students produce the UC San Diego version of this science journal in conjunction with The Triple Helix, Inc., an international, student-run nonprofit organization.
We know these experiences help students build leadership qualities, learn organizational skills and teamwork, as well as develop a lifelong affinity for learning and exploring the world. With higher education's share of state revenue declining each year (only 12 percent of UC San Diego's total budget is from the state of California) your support ensures academic excellence now, and in the future.
It is easy to give to UC San Diego:
To donate to the UC San Diego Parents Fund, please visit www.ucsdfund.ucsd.edu/ParentsFund and click on "Give Now."
Or if you would like to give to the Parents Fund at your student's specific College, please visit the university's online giving site at www.givetoucsd.ucsd.edu, and click on "Parents Fund" when you get to step two. There you will find funds for each of the six Colleges.
For more information, please contact Parent Giving Director Toni Tschann by e-mail or 858/ 822-3867. Thank you for including UC San Diego in your giving!
This academic year Eleanor Roosevelt College (ERC) is celebrating its 20th anniversary as part of the UC San Diego community. Events planned throughout the year to commemorate the anniversary honor the values of the College and its namesake. I met with Provost Ann Craig to discuss the current happenings and future of the College.
Over the last 20 years ERC has developed many traditions as part of its cultural fabric. The Making of the Modern World (MMW) course series was created when the College was founded and remains today as a six-quarter curricular experience. MMW provides a broad, global overview of the past from the dawn of human history and early societies to today's social, environmental, economic, and political challenges. The course also unites the students in a significant cultural experience. At the conclusion of six quarters, MMW Blowout offers a ritual celebration of students' achievements. International House is another element of the ERC culture which has remained since 1988. International and domestic students dwell together with the goal of learning about one another's culture and traditions. In 1999 CORE, the service-learning student organization at ERC, developed UCSD's first "Spring Breakaway" experience for students interested in spending their Spring Break conducting service. The fundamental aspects of the ERC community are accompanied by many other events and programs which promote and reaffirm the values of the College.
The 20th anniversary of ERC is being observed throughout the academic year. In the Fall Quarter the focus was on scholarship — bringing first-year students into a scholarly community and educating seniors on applying to graduate school and choosing programs that best fit their goals and ideals. Jacqueline Bhabha from Harvard University spoke about "Ineffective Citizenship: The Engine of Global Child Trafficking," at a weeklong symposium on Human Rights and Global Citizenship co-sponsored with Thurgood Marshall College. The Winter Quarter focused on the value of service — students were encouraged to take knowledge gained and go into the community to make a difference for others. International House provided a focal point during the Winter Quarter as a key partner in UCSD's International Education Week. A Winter Quarter week of events included an appearance by noted international journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault speaking about "New News out of Africa: The Struggle for Democracy and Human Rights." Alumni and family members also participated in weekend service projects to feed the homeless and restore native plant habitat on the cliffs. Finally, Spring Quarter is planned to concentrate on leadership. Programs are planned to highlight for graduating seniors what it means to be leader and carry forward the values and knowledge gained while a student at ERC.
Provost Craig recently announced her retirement as of December 2009. As a faculty member for many years and the Provost of ERC for the last fifteen, I asked Ann what thoughts or advice she had for our parents and family members. While she and the ERC staff provide plenty of perspective during orientation, she immediately suggested that families "affirm and be proud of a student's accomplishments" and always provide "unqualified love and support" knowing the intense stress that UC San Diego students may experience. Further, Ann supports family members promoting exploration on the part of their students. Since the university experience can be relatively safe, it is an opportune time for students to take risks in academic pursuits, service opportunities, and study abroad.
For more information on the 20th anniversary events at ERC or more about the College's activities, see the ERC Web site.
Meet Regina "Gina" Fleming, Interim Medical Director for Student Health Services. A double UC San Diego alumna, Gina received both her Bachelor's and M.D. from the university. She also completed a Masters degree in Public Health at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. With over 10 years of experience focusing on college student health and wellness, Dr. Fleming is currently the Interim Medical Director for Student Health Services.
With student wellness a top priority for Student Affairs at UC San Diego, I took time to speak with Dr. Fleming about her vision for Student Health Services' contribution to the wellness initiative of the university. Gina's vision for Student Health Services is to provide "excellent, accessible health services" to the UC San Diego student community. This includes not only top-notch clinical services, but also comprehensive health education and wellness promotion. Gina sees great importance in providing students resources to stay well, prevent illness, and direct them to places where they can seek assistance.
To ensure that Student Health Services is meeting the needs of our students, Dr. Fleming will be conducting an assessment with current students asking, "What more could the Student Health Center or other areas be providing?" On the horizon for Student Health Services is an after-hours nurse advice line where students can call for assistance on how to handle medical concerns. Additionally, Gina is working with the staff in the Student Health Center to expand service hours into the evening.
I asked Gina, as not only a health professional, but also as an administrator on campus, what advice or direction she would give to parents and family members. Gina stressed the importance of parents and family members reviewing health insurance policies with their student. Many students arrive to campus unsure of the coverage allotted by their family policy and are therefore hesitant to obtain services. Gina and I also discussed that it is important for families to understand the privacy rights of students once coming to college. Health Services staff are not permitted, without expressed, written consent, to release health information to parents or family members. Further, if your student has a chronic medical condition, do not be hesitant to contact the Student Health Services staff to discuss the condition while your student is enrolled; it can only assure the student is assisted to the best possible degree.
From a wellness perspective, Gina recommends sending your student to campus with a basic first aid kit — bandages, thermometer, etc. Family members can also help by reinforcing that a college education is more than just what happens in the classroom. If students are involved in campus life, recreation activities, and achieve a sense of balance, it will lower their stress level and potential for illness. Further, Gina recommends that parents and family members allow students to "spread their wings" and achieve independence in decision making.
To learn more about Student Health Services, visit the SHS Web site.
Meet Johnnie Rivas, a senior from Revelle College. Johnnie is a Psychology major completing his fifth and final year at UC San Diego. Johnnie was originally a Bio-Engineering major, but as he explained, he "lost his passion" for the major and shifted in the Fall of his fourth year to Psychology. As he looks forward to graduation in June, Johnnie and I reflected on his journey as part of the UC San Diego community.
Johnnie has been involved in many elements of campus since his undergraduate career began at UC San Diego. There are, however, three opportunities that clearly generated a great deal of meaning and learning for him. Johnnie began his time with UC San Diego as part of the Summer Bridge program. It was Summer Bridge that enabled him to easily adjust to campus and be away from his home in Pomona. The Summer Bridge program was such an important and meaningful experience for Johnnie that he is now an Academic Transition Counselor with OASIS (Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services). As an Academic Transition Counselor, Johnnie meets with 11 first-year students three times a quarter and provides guidance regarding academic and financial concerns. He also speaks with students regularly concerning their living situation — how they are doing on-campus with roommates or off-campus as a commuter. In addition to his work with OASIS, Johnnie provides research support in a lab on child development for a faculty member on-campus. Finally, Johnnie is an intern at the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource Center. Johnnie constructs a weekly and quarterly newsletter — writing many pieces himself and collecting pieces from community members.
I asked Johnnie how his relationship with his parents and family has shifted during his time at UC San Diego. He explained that when he first came to campus he would talk to his parents a few times a week. Now that he is about to graduate, his parents actually check in on him more! I asked him what advice he would pass along to parents and family members.
Be patient — Your student is growing as a person and change is inevitable. Listen to your student, ask questions, and be supportive.
Be engaged — Johnnie credits his parents with helping him get to UC San Diego. He wants them involved in his educational experience and sometimes involvement is just asking how he is doing, showing they care about his well-being.
Do not be afraid of a major change — As noted previously, Johnnie changed his major late in his educational career. His parents were not nervous and did not pressure him to stay with a subject where he had lost interest. Instead, they asked plenty of questions to ensure he was making the best decision.
Commencement in June is bittersweet for Johnnie. He is excited for the opportunities that await, but from our conversation is clearly very connected to the campus community. After working for a year, he is interested in applying to graduate school with the ultimate goal of becoming a professional counselor.
Meet Juan Carlos Astorga, a 1993 graduate of UC San Diego. Juan Carlos was an Ethnic Studies and Psychology major, part of what was then Fifth College, now Eleanor Roosevelt College. After working at UC San Diego for several years as part of the Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services (OASIS), the Cross-Cultural Center, and Sixth College, Juan Carlos is currently the Director of the Upward Bound Program at Mt. San Antonio College, a community college in Walnut, California. Upward Bound is a federally-funded program for low-income/potential first-generation high school students. The program's ultimate purpose is to prepare students to succeed in post-secondary education. While working full-time, Juan Carlos is also pursuing a doctoral degree at California State University, Fullerton in Higher Education with a specialization in Community College Leadership. He explained that this time is "exciting for me since I am able to see myself in a new light. As a teenager I never thought that college was for me, and look at me now, in a doctoral program!"
Juan Carlos began his educational journey at UC San Diego as part of the Summer Bridge program coordinated through OASIS. He described his experience as part of Summer Bridge "life changing." Not only was he introduced to services and resources to assist him to succeed inside the classroom, he also found his mentor, Dr. Patrick Velasquez, Director of OASIS. In reflecting on this relationship with Dr. Velasquez, he eloquently noted, "In all honesty, I truly believe that if Dr. Velasquez had not taken me under his wing that I would have not succeeded while at UCSD. His mentorship, assistance, advice, and caring held me through some tough times when I was an undergraduate. I can attest that I am a success story because of Dr. Velasquez. No matter where I go in life I will forever be indebted to Dr. Velasquez and I know for a fact that countless people feel similarly. UCSD is lucky to have professional staff like him." On a personal note, Juan Carlos says a heartfelt, "¡Muchisimas gracias Patrick! For everything!"
In addition to the important relationships and support gained through OASIS, Juan Carlos explained that he gained critical thinking skills as part of his educational journey. His classroom experience, involvement in student organizations such as the Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano/a de Aztlàn (MEChA) and being Chairperson of the Student Affirmative Action Committee facilitated and shaped his ability to be a socially conscious leader. It is clear that his UC San Diego experience was significant to his growth and development. The relationships built and knowledge gained during his undergraduate experience still remain to this day.
Since Juan Carlos now sees education from a different angle, I asked what advice he would lend to parents and family members of current students: "I would say trust the process. You have brought them this far, allow for them to continue to grow and mature and give them the room and the space to explore for themselves. You have laid a solid enough foundation for them. They are going to be okay."
Since 1989, the staff of Academic Enrichment Programs (AEP) have pondered exactly how to enrich the experiences of undergraduate students attending one of the most prestigious universities in the country, one recently acclaimed the "hottest" school in the nation for studying science.
AEP staff have found that what students have consistently looked to add to their academic careers at UC San Diego is an active role in the hunt for knowledge. Therefore, AEP responded with popular programs that place students at the center of efforts to reduce wear on aging knees, examine representations of women in Latin American literature, or design more fuel efficient engines.
The following are highlights of the programs that comprise AEP:
The Faculty Mentor Program matches juniors and seniors with faculty members for two quarters of supervised research.
The McNair Program prepares low-income and first-generation or underrepresented students for doctoral study. More than 60 McNair alumni have received a Ph.D.
The AMGEN Scholars Program supports 15 UC San Diego students and 15 students from other institutions for intense summer research.
The CAMP Science Program provides a variety of opportunities for underrepresented students to meet scholars, engineers, and other advanced researchers during the academic year. The program also provides support for select students to conduct summer research.
The Health & Medical Professionals Preparation Program is the largest AEP program. Its various sub-programs offer students the opportunity to shadow physicians and other health-care professionals, to attend workshops and seminars on being admitted to medical school, and to volunteer in underserved communities.
All AEP programs are excellent preparation for graduate or professional school. Some provide financial support for students to present their findings at local or national conferences. Additionally, the programs and AEP in general strive to create a sense of community so that students will increase their confidence while improving their research skills.
For more information on the programs above and others, please visit the AEP Web site or call 858/534-1774.
Normally Triton Family Connection does not recap events — however, given the great tradition of Spirit Night, Senior Associate Athletics Director Ken Grosse submitted the following: The men's and women's basketball teams were both victorious over San Francisco State and following a magnificent post-game fireworks show on RIMAC Field, 3,408 Triton fans went home happy from UCSD's 2009 Spirit Night celebration.
One of the campus's oldest traditions, Spirit Night is centered on a weeklong spirit competition among UCSD's six Colleges that culminates at the Friday night basketball doubleheader. Roosevelt College was the 2009 winner of the Spirit Night Trophy, narrowly out-pointing runner-up Revelle College and third place Marshall College. It was Roosevelt's second win in the last four years.
Swimming & Diving Coach Scott McGihon will be taking 14 women and 12 men to the 2009 NCAA Division II Championships, March 11–14, 2009 in Houston, TX. The Tritons are expected to contend for five top team finishes in both divisions after placing fourth (women) and seventh (men) a year ago. Notable on this year's NCAA roster are two defending national champions. Junior Dan Perdew was named 2008 NCAA Male Swimmer of the Meet after winning both the 50 and 100 freestyles, while Senior Kendall Bohn touched first last spring in the 200 breaststroke.
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