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Senior Sendoff - RECAP! UP NEXT: Summer Opportunities Workshop!

Kiana Lai Ching Gee - Tuesday, May 18, 2021
 General 

Hi Everyone! Thank you to those who were able to make our meeting tonight. In case you were unable to attend, here is a quick recap:

There are many resources that UCI alumni have available to them once graduating:
1. UCI Alumni Association - The UCIAA has many initiatives and programs available for you to grow professionally including:

  • The Newkirk Alumni Center, where you can host and attend alumni-created events and have access to facilities such as conference rooms, board rooms, the Den, and the Jean H. Aldrich Chancellors Club Room.
  • Career support offered through various resources to help further your career or lifelong learning ambitions; Some resources include career counseling, career introduction workshops, and building connections with other alumni.
  • PARTNERSHIPS! There are many sponsorship and advertising opportunities with the UCIAA’s network:
    • The Alumni base exceeds 200,000 alumni worldwide
    • Digital communications reach over 170,000 recipients
    • Over 40 worldwide chapters that are ethnic, geographic, professional, or school-based
    • Sponsor opportunities for alumni signature events and other major events
    • Host dozens of online events on a variety of topics that are available for sponsorship

Bridging the gap between recent and long-term alumni will help provide “pathways for engagement” and allow you to connect with other recent alumni, who can help you find your place in the greater alumni network.

2. UCI Student Health Center Resources for Graduating Students 

  • If you are enrolled in UC SHIP and will be graduating this term, you may purchase “continuation coverage” once your UC SHIP coverage expires. However, you WON’T receive a reminder after graduation to purchase voluntary coverage. Students are responsible for enrolling in continuation coverage. 
  • Enroll HERE and you’ll be directed to Academic Health Plans’ voluntary enrollment portal.
3. Fresh Hub and CalFresh Appointments - The Fresh Hub provides food and toiletries to all UCI students experiencing basic needs insecurities. These resources include:
  • Reserving a pantry appointment to access the client-choice outdoor pantry service.
  • Diaper Bank: Provides student parents with a monthly supply of diapers or pull-ups. 
  • 1-on-1 confidential appointments with Andrea Gutierrez, the Director of Fresh Basic Needs Hub, for students seeking basic needs resources.
Once again, thank you to everyone who attended, and a big congratulations to all the graduating seniors!

UP NEXT: Summer Opportunities Workshop!

Join us next Tuesday (5/25) at 7:00pm for a summer opportunities workshop! During this meeting, we’ll be going over strategies to finding summer gigs through platforms like Handshake and LinkedIn as well as other volunteer opportunities to partake in over the summer. We’ll also discuss opportunities that don’t require an application and offer some project ideas for you to do on your own time. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn about some ways to make the most of your summer. RSVP today!

Important Links

** If you're not already a member on campusgroups, please follow this link and click "join"

CSA Discord Server - Follow this link and click "accept invite" to chat with members and the board anytime!

Interest Form - Required all members fill this out. We use these responses to create specific meeting topics and activities, as well as recruit guest speakers according to your interests.

CSA Campusgroups Page - Here you can see upcoming events and RSVP. We will also post meeting topics and links here.

Our Facebook Page - Post to see who you share classes with and interact with the Cognitive Science community!

UCI Cognitive Science Colloquium - This is a student-run speaker series on various hot topics in cognitive science. This series is more aimed toward graduate students so don't worry if some words/concepts sound like Latin

Cognitive Science Research Labs - A list of all the research/labs being done in the cognitive science program. A great place to find labs that you'd be interested in partaking in! 

Psych Research List - A website with a compiled list of internship opportunities and grad school information for psych and cog sci students. 

CSA Goodie Bag! - A site of various resources made by the CSA; Includes news in the field of cognitive science, activities to help students relax and study (word searches, podcasts, Spotify playlists, etc.), and zoom backgrounds to help you get through the quarter! 

CSA Resume-Builder Resources - A document of resources compiled by CSA’s Opportunities Committee. This doc contains links to videos and courses to help you build up skills that are useful in the many areas of cognitive science, and will look great on your resume!

Upcoming Workshops

Check out some of these upcoming workshops!

  • Covid Information Commons Research Lighting Talks Webinar - Wed. (5/19), 1:00-2:00pm: A webinar that shares research and potential collaboration opportunities with researchers combating the current COVID-19 pandemic. Register HERE!
  • Preparing for the Virtual Interview - Wed. (5/19), 3:00-4:00pm: A workshop that provides students with tips for making a strong impression in virtual interviews. Register HERE!

CSA Treasurer Application

The CSA is currently accepting applications for a treasurer to join the board in the upcoming year! The CSA treasurer will be responsible for handling club finances and fundraising. This is a perfect opportunity to build on your resume and gain leadership experience. Fill out the application by going to the “surveys and forms” tab in campusgroups OR by clicking on the “Treasurer Application” link below. We look forward to receiving your application!

CSA Stickers!

Help support the CSA by purchasing some real cool CSA stickers! The current designs are the "I lobe you" sticker (2'X1") and the CSA Logo sticker (2"X1.25"), both of which can be previewed in the order form. Your generosity will allow us to host amazing events in the future. Order your stickers HERE!

 

 

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