UC San Diego APIMEDA Lifebook 2024

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As UC San Diego’s inaugural Asian Pacific Islander Middle Eastern Desi American (APIMEDA) Associate Director and a UC San Diego alumna, I am proud to welcome you to our community. One of my favorite times of the year is when we get to welcome new people to our campus and introduce them to our communities.

When the members of the Coalition for Critical Asian American Studies (CCAAS) conceived of this Lifebook in 2014, they wanted the diversity of APIMEDA students at UC San Diego to see themselves being successful on this campus, and for new members of our community to find ways to connect to those of us who have been here for a while. This Lifebook is intended to provide you with the information that will help you to navigate the campus academically and socially. Continuing APIMEDA students have told us what things have been most useful to them and what things they wish they knew and started to utilize sooner, and we did our best to put as much of that in this book as we could. We also asked APIMEDA staff and faculty to be amongst those resources.

These things are important because, as students, you are here to gain skills and knowledge to support your future. Whether you will seek employment or more schooling after you graduate, it is important that you gain a broad set of skills while you are at UC San Diego. Based on a survey from NACE, skills listed here are the top skills employers want in recent graduates.

1. Problem-solving skills

2. Analytical thinking and quantitative skills

3. Ability to work in a team

4. Written and verbal communication skills

5. Creativity, originality, and taking initiative

6. Strong work ethic

7. Technical skills

8. Flexibility and adaptability

9. Detail-oriented

10. Leadership and interpersonal skills

As you look through the Lifebook, see what other students have already made use of and what opportunities you can take for yourself to gain and advance all of those skills. We hope that you visit each of the campus resources listed and attend student organization meetings to help you find your place on campus. That should include a visit to APIMEDA Programs and Services!

But most importantly, we want you to know that there is a community full of people at UC San Diego who wants to help you to succeed. Please get to know us, ask us when you need help, and stop by just because you can. I look forward to meeting you soon.

Hi there! I’m the APIMEDA P&S Office’s blorbo, and I’ll be keeping you company as you explore the Lifebook!

Sincerely,

Windi Sasaki

UC San Diego Class of 2000 Associate

Director

APIMEDA Programs & Services

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Being new to UCSD can be intimidating, but this campus is filled with people who want you to be successful! UCSD is full of resources, opportunities to learn from professionals, and avenues to gain skills that support your future. Sometimes, it can be hard to know where to startThat’s where this Lifebook comes in!

The Lifebook is a catchall type of resource to introduce you to UCSD and help you achieve your goals no matter what they are! Written by students, for students, the goal of this Lifebook is to help set you up for your definition of success. Whether that be finding you home in a student org, connecting you with an inspiring professor, or much more, the student advice in the Lifebook can point you in the right direction!

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Asian Pacific Isander Middle Eastern Middle Eastern Desi American (APIMEDA) Programs and Services provides community and retention support for students who are part of our large and diverse APIMEDA-identified communities. As the newest initiative within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion organizational structure, we are continuing to develop and grow programs that help our APIMEDA population find their place and thrive at UC San Diego.

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“APIMEDA” describes domestic American students who are Asian (including East, South, and Southeast Asian), Pacific Islander, and/ or of Southwest Asian North African descent. APIMEDA people come from a large diversity of ethnic identities, whose population size varies widely in the US, California, and UCSD.

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In 2014, student activists from the Coalition for Critical Asian American Studies (CCAAS) published an open letter advocating for resources to service the needs of the “APIMEDA” student population. Their demands sought specific and targeted programming for students who came from these marginalized ethnic populations who were not being served directly by other campus offices through the creation of our office and this Lifebook. c a ree r s t a ff

Brian Crie Programs & Operations Coordinator

Windi Sasaki Associate Director

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Find us in our physical office on the second floor of Price Center across the hallway from the ERC, Revelle, and Marshall college rooms. One of our staff will be at the front desk to greet you, say hi! You can come in anytime for our events, to chat with our staff, or just to chill and hang out. If you need some help navigating to us, you can refer to our instagram for a video tutorial!

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Email: apimeda@ucsd.edu

Website: apimeda.ucsd.edu

Instagram: @apimeda.at.ucsd

Blog: apimedaatucsd.wordpress.com

Podcast: The Blue Light on Youtube & Spotify

Facebook: APIMEDAatUCSD

Linktree: linktr.ee/apimeda.at.ucsd

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Adalia Luo Lifebook Designer she/her/hers

Student Staff Team

Cindy Nguyen Online & Social Media she/her/hers

Alexandra Kim Educational Resources they/them/theirs she/her/hers

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We encourage community development that enhances coalition building with and within the APIMEDA students, staff, and faculty by fostering greater visibility for the diversity within the APIMEDA community and helping students gain skills for success in their future careers. Here are some notable programs we regularly hold!

ASCEND

Our office’s Welcome Week event for incoming APIMEDA identifying students. This event offers opportunities for you to connect with our office and each other, as well as explore other campus resources.

A weekly community building event to help APIMEDA identifying students feel connected to others around campus. Each week, we offer a variety of activities, workshops, and social/cultural gatherings.

This conference is typically held in the fall, designed to provide students with strategies for creating coalitions and community through authentic experiences from your mind, heart and hands. Students are supported in implementing their plans with their peers and gain a deeper understanding of ways they can think about their shared experiences.

APIMEDA Student

Org Mixer

Community Time

APIMEDA Community & Coalition Conference

This event is typically held once a quarter. Its purpose is to encourage APIMEDA-affiliated student organization leaders to join us and meet one another. This educational/social mixer teaches leaders techniques on how to run their organizations while collaborating to share ideas for events, fundraisers, retention techniques, etc. Learning from other student leaders allows connections to be fostered and coalitions to be made.

Mira Gupta Educational Programs she/her/hers they/them/theirs Daniella Laher Educational Programs she/her/hers they/them/theirs

Ask APIMEDA Series

For this series, we bring in members of our community that have expertise in a wide range of topics so that students can hear about some of their experiences! Past invitees include academic advisors, CAPS staff, and alumni. We hope to give students the chance to make connections and enhance their college experience.

&Me. PROJECT

This project highlights coalition leaders that have made impactful strides with their legacy of activism. Students who participate have an opportunity to connect their own identities to the causes that these coalition leaders fight for and make a commitment to become more involved with APIMEDA communities.

Unwind the Grind

A collab with CAPS, this is an event for folks to connect with staff on campus to explore possible ways to destress and unwind. These are informal drop-in groups designed for APIMEDA students to gather in community and discuss topics relevant to their experiences.

These workshops teach

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strategies that can help you explore concrete academic and career paths. Career Compass is a great opportunity to connect one-on-one with staff and advisors who can help center your own strengths, personal & cultural values as you explore options for the future.

APIMEDA LGBTQ+ Family Gathering

Hosted as a collab with the LGBT Resource Center, this is a quarterly gathering for LGBTQ+ APIMEDA identified folx to be in community and find each other! Whether it be discussing the intersections of identities or having fun bonding, we hope to foster a supportive environment where our family can feel safe and thrive!

g raduate s tudent p rogramming

APIMEDA Programs and Services also has a great community for graduate students, creating a sense of belonging amongst different grad students as well as providing support with overall development. Here are some grad-focused programs that we regularly hold that are open to everyone, including undergrad students!

APIMEDA Grad Welcomes

There are so many different things to learn about the campus, but the APIMEDA grad welcomes help with giving a nice starting place to make connections. It’s an opportunity to meet other grad students as well as staff and faculty who can be your go-to people right at the start of your time at UC San Diego.

Grad Cafes

This is a nice event that happens regularly, allowing grad students to get some support and feel connected to other folks. It is structured as a writing session, but there are also times for breaks and not getting work done is perfectly okay.

Writing Hub Collaborations & Workshops

The Teaching + Learning Commons has writing workshops specifically for grad students. It is an engaging workshop that can help with lots of different topics in writing, not just dissertation but also for things like cover letters. Being able to talk and work with others can really boost your writing.

“Co-founding the partnership between APIMEDA P&S and the Writing Hub in 2020 helped me see how grad students in my own Asian American communities were struggling with unmet needs and putting in so much work for teaching, mentoring, and research that was often invisibilized by other academics. This experience deeply taught how my fellow Asian American women also saw me as a confidant and has helped me learned more about the nuances of APIMEDA identities and experiences at UCSD and academia at large.”

Doreen Hsu she/her/hers Sociology PhD Taiwanese-American Woman

American Pacifc Islander

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After decades of activism, most recently by the Coalition for Critical Asian American Studies, the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Studies Program started in Fall 2020. The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Studies minor centers the study of race, power, and inequality in contemporary Asian American and Pacific Islander life. This Program, housed in the Institute of Arts and Humanities, hosts events on Asian American and Pacific Islander issues and joint events with APIMEDA Programs and Services and other groups to help connect students, staff and faculty.

Most importantly, undergraduate students can minor in AAPI Studies! You can find the requirements and list of approved courses on their website here: aapi.ucsd.edu

Amanda Solomon Amorao she/her/hers

AAPI Studies Program Director (2023-2025) Associate Professor of Teaching

“UCSD’s AAPI Program is the culmination of generations of student activism. It is an incredible honor to serve as Director of a program that so many fought for. I hope our program can help students not only in developing academic skills but also in exploring their lived experiences and political consciousness while creating community on campus.”

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Generating and Reclaiming Our Wisdom

After the AAPI Studies Program started in Fall 2020, there was a desire to document the efforts and activism that led to the start of AAPI Studies at UC San Diego. Both undergraduate and graduate students work to identify documents from history, build a timeline of events, and collect oral histories from people involved in the movements at different times. Students involved have built a supportive community, and gain research and archival experience. You can learn more about GROW here: knit.ucsd.edu/grow/

brc.ucsd.edu

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Campus Community Centers at UC San Diego build community among our diverse population of students, faculty and staff members. Each provides a forum to increase awareness of social issues, encourage dialogue, build community, improve retention, increase outreach, and foster academic success.

Black Resource Center

The BRC promotes scholarship, fosters leadership, and cultivates community for students while centering the Black experience. Not only does the BRC serve undergraduate students, the center is also positioned as a resource for alumni, faculty, staff and the broader Black community.

ccc.ucsd.edu

The CCC strives to create a welcoming environment for students and staff alike from all different walks of life, identities, cultural backgrounds, and ethnicities. It’s a place where culture comes to life and where diversity is celebrated, which is shared through in their events, collaborations, and space.

itrc.ucsd.edu

Intertribal Resource Center

The ITRC provides community, personal, academic, and leadership development for UC San Diego’s native and indigenous populations. Their space promotes overall increased educational accessibility for native students, and a place where they can study, learn, and be in community.

LGBT Resource Center

lgbt.ucsd.edu

The LGBTRC is a great space to explore topics about sexuality and gender while meeting others in a friendly and cozy environment. It provides a visible presence of community, and is open to everyone. They host a rainbow of programs and services for every letter in the LGBTQ+ acronym.

Raza Resource Centro

raza.ucsd.edu

The RRC is an open and inclusive community space which strives to serve students primarily of Latinx and Chicanx descent and origin. The Centro is a lively space where students study, meet, write, and get tutoring. This space is where cultura, arte, and academics interconnect.

Women’s Center

women.ucsd.edu

The WC is open to folks of all genders, providing education and support around gender issues to advance gender equity. They provide resources, workshops, and a variety of programming in their community space which includes a cozy living room, kitchen, and lactation room.

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s tudent o rganizations

@ucsdasa on Instagram

Afghan Student Association

Our mission is to unite students of Afghan background for cultural support and inclusion, to bring a sense of warmth and community amongst the Afghan population at UC San Diego, and to learn about the complexities of our country’s history as well as provide a safe space for students to express their cultural and personal identity.

Asians and Pacifc Islanders for the Arts and Humanities

Cambodian Student Association

The Cambodian Student Association believes that by (1) building and strengthening identification of the Cambodian culture among community, (2) offering academic, social, and moral encouragement and (3) developing social networks that will assist us in college and in our lives thereafter, we will have established rare relationships and support systems based on common principles and values with fellow members who share common interests.

APIAH is a non-profit student-led organization designed to foster a supportive and closeknit community for Asian and Pacific Islander students and creatives interested in the arts & humanities. Our mission is not only to encourage the study of the arts & humanities for API students on the UCSD campus and beyond, but also to cultivate a space in which API students can explore their political identities, historical roots, and media presence.

@apiah_ucsd on Instagram

Our office connects with student organizations as affiliates to help support their leadership development and connect with students, staff, and faculty. Student organizations are an excellent way to build leadership, career skills and a support network all while getting involved at UC San Diego!

Chi Delta Theta

We are an Asian-American, multicultural interest sorority. Our goals are to unite organizations, educate and enhance learning, and provide a support network for our members. Our projects center around our 5 pillars: Academics, Social Activity, Cultural Awareness, Community Service, and Family.

@casa_ucsd on Instagram

@ucsdchidelts on Instagram

Chaldean-Assyrian Student Association

The Chaldean-Assyrian Student Association is an organization that strives to unite all Chaldeans and Assyrians, as well as promote an understanding of the Chaldean/Assyrian culture, while also raising awareness about the concerning issues back in the motherland, Iraq. Every event or activity that CASA sponsors is in light of maintaining the culture, traditions, history, and the language of our people. casa.sdexec@gmail.com

Asian & Pacifc Islander Student Alliance

ucsdapsa@gmail.com

@ucsd_apsa on Instagram

APSA provides a forum to deal with the problems and concerns of UCSD Asian and Pacific-Islander American (APIA) students. We try to: create an environment where political, educational, cultural and social issues can be addressed, increase awareness about our APIA history and heritage within the university and the community, unite as a community resource to represent a common voice and thereby empower ourselves, and to serve as a support network for building bonds and addressing differences between students.

@ucsdkp on Instagram

Multi-Identity Art Collective

The Multi Identity Art Collective fosters a welcoming atmosphere for all who wish to create art here at UC San Diego, and is inclusive of all personal identities, skill levels, and artistic mediums. Members will learn technical art skills, play art games, and form a community with fellow artists. We run programs such as art challenges/trades, social outings, miacucsd@gmail.com

Kaibigang Pilipino

To support and strive for equity for all underrepresented and underserved communities, and to foster a social, political, academic, cultural, and empowering environment. Some popular programs: Pilipino Cultural Celebration (PCC): CORECon, Kuya/Ate/Ading Mentorship program.

Muslim Student Association

The MSA strives to develop individuals by means of spiritual, social, and educational avenues through which a foundation based on Islamic principles is instilled. We stand to unite and retain these individuals and nurture a diverse community. We run programs for Islan Awareness Week, Ramadan, and Justice in Palestine Week. @msaucsd on Instagram

Mixed Student Union

@ucsd_msu on Instagram

MSU is an all-inclusive social educational student organization that strives to increase and highlight mixed, multicultural, and multiracial experiences on campus as well as foster cultural exchange. We run programs such as Cultural Night, Famsgiving, and the Mixed Student Empowerment Summit.

themixedstudentunion.ucsd@gmail.com

Hmong Student Association

The Hmong Student Association is a cultural organization that unifies Hmong college students to promote and increase awareness about the Hmong culture/identity among the UC San Diego students, staff, and community. In addition, we foster and support the retention of Hmong students in higher education at all levels surrounding UC San Diego.

HSAUCSD on Facebook

Middle Eastern and North African Student Association

The mission of M.E.N.A.S.A. is to increase M.E.N.A. student involvement by creating a community and place of belonging regardless of ethnic, political, or religious identities. M.E.N.A.S.A. will also advocate for issues happening overseas and educate other UC San Diego students about these conflicts. We are ecstatic about sharing the different M.E.N.A. cultures with the organization and the rest of the UC San Diego Campus while welcoming all M.E.N.A. students and its regions allies.

menasuucsandiego@gmail.com

@mena_ucsandiego

Nikkei Student Union

Nikkei Student Union is an allinclusive Japanese-American (JA) social-cultural organization at UCSD. This organization welcome all individuals and is not-exclusive to those of JA descent. NSU offers people interested in JA culture to interact and participate in a safe and inclusive social environment.

ucsdnsu@gmail.com

@ucsdnsu on Instagram

NSU bridges the gap between the Japanese American and Japanese communities in and around the UCSD campus. NSU promotes awareness of Japanese American and Japanese culture, history, and issues. This is a social organization that has many fun, and interactive events throughout the year.

Pacifc Islander Student Association

PISA’s mission is to bring together students who represent as Pacific Islander together to provide and build a stronger Polynesian community on campus as we are one of the smallest minorities in attendance at UCSD. We PISA seeks to promote it’s mission through education, diversity, justice, community building, and the respect for Pacific Islander cultures.

@ucsdpisa on Instagram

Polynesian Dance Club

Polynesian Dance Club was established for the purpose of promoting cultural awareness of the Polynesian Islands on campus through dance. Members are taught Hula Hawaiian, Ori Tahiti, and Siva Samoa from the ground up, so no experience is needed! Our dances will be showcased throughout the year: in person at crossover events; virtually on our social media pages, and in person at our Annual Ho’ike (performance).

Pilipino Undergraduate Society for Health

As members of the Pilipino Undergraduate Society for Health (PUSH), we believe in the academic empowerment of Pilipino American students. We are leaders of the Pilipino community who strive to be an active presence through service, who establish networking opportunities and collaborations, and who promote education and awareness of health issues in order to productively direct ourselves towards future goals in health professions.

push.ucsd@gmail.com

@pushucsd on Instagram

Queer & Trans Person of Color

Queer/Trans People of Color (QT*PoC) @ UCSD was established in the 1997-1998 academic year. Through communitycentered events and resource accumulation we aim to provide an intersectional environment that fosters community learning, healing, empowerment, and celebration of queer BIPOC joy.

@qtpoc.ucsd on Instagram qtpocucsd@gmail.com

Society of Asian Scientists & Engineers

SASE at UCSD is a preprofessional, social, and service org dedicated to promoting professional development and preparing students for the future. We host a variety of events such as our annual networking event Dining with Professionals, outreach with local high schools, and even beach days!

@saseatucsd on Instagram ucsd@saseconnect.org

Center for Student Involvement provides resources and opportunities to assist student organizations, events, Greek Life, and select communicaiton and leadership programs to help enrich student involvement and growth.

• APAMSA

• Armenian Student Association

• Asayake Taiko

• Asian Americans Advocacy

• Bangali Student Association

• Bhagat Puran Singh Health Initiative at UC San Diego

• Burmese Students Association (BURSA)

• Chinese American Student Association

• Coalition for Critical Asian American Studies

• Da Real Punjabiz

• Eritrean & Ethiopian Student Association

• Korean American Student Association

Get involved by searching Facebook for groups or check out the full list at: studentorg.ucsd.edu

• Korean American Scientists and Engineers Association

• Malaysians in America at UCSD

• Medics in Armenia

• Mishelanu at UCSD

• Multi Asian Student Association

• Pakistani Student Association

• Pan-Arab Student Association

• Persian American Student Association

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Nicole Tsuyuki she/her/hers

Revelle 4th Year

Human Biology

Secretary of NSU

“I was not raised in a community with many other APIMEDA identifying individuals. Coming to UCSD I was able to find my community. I found people who look similar to me and had the similar values. Through the organization Nikkei Student Union(NSU), I was able to connect to the Japanese American community and found those with a history similar to mine. I felt connected to those around me, and found a sense of belonging.”

Elizabeth Wong she/her/hers

Akshay Bharadwaj he/him/his

Warren 4th Year

Molecular and Cell Biology

Co-President of UCSD Comfort Tone, Vice President of Mentorship of HMP3

“There are many welcoming Desi groups on campus that have hosted fun events, and it’s been a pleasure attending these and connecting with other Indian-Americans that attend UCSD.”

How have you been able to connect to your APIMEDA identity at UCSD?

Marshall 3rd Year Microbiology SASE Mentorship Coordinator

What helped you feel like a part of the community at UC San Diego?

“Joining organizations like the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers and seeing myself and familiar culture represented in campus events and among peers/coworkers. I feel I’ve been able to connect with many other Asian-Americans with similar experiences and interests to me.”

Dani Laher she/they

Marshall 2nd Year Anthropology

APIM EDA Programs & Services Community Assistant

“Joining PUSH has really been the highlight throughout my years at UC San Diego. As a Filipino American and also a pre-health student, I found a connection in a small community through PUSH among a huge campus. The many opportunities that PUSH offers and the many people I’ve met through this organization have made such an impact in my life. Being part of PUSH is like being “home” away from home.

“Being able to find spaces where I can look at the intersections of my identities has really what made me feel like I was a a part of the community here at UC San Diego. Fam Gathering was one of the first spaces of the Queer community that I found myself in and to be able to see other Queer APIMEDA folks share about their lived experiences and find community!”

Raeanne Marcial she/her/hers

Warren 4th Year Human Biology Executive Internal for PUSH

student wellness services

Your time in college is a great time to learn and practice wellness skills that will be useful forever! UCSD offers many student wellness services to help students sustain a healthy and balanced life.

Counseling and Psychological Services

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is our free, culturally-sensitive, and confidential counseling and psychiatric service offered to all students at UCSD. You can contact CAPS for any problem, whether it be personal, academic, social, familial, identitybased—there is no concern too big or too small. There is no stigma when it comes to your personal wellbeing, so if you need to talk and let it out, CAPS is the place to go.

caps.ucsd.edu

Louie Limas he/him/his

Staff Psychologist, APIMEDA P&S

CAPS Liasion

Filipino & Mexican, First generation college student

“I am here to not only provide students mental health services but to also be a figure that students can relate to on both a professional or personal level. I think it is important for students to see staff who are from a shared identity.”

Amanda Tom she/her/hers

Staff Psychologist, APIMEDA P&S

CAPS Liasion

Chinese/Cantonese American

“In my work with students as a CAPS staff psychologist, it’s very important to me to provide mental health services that really honors a person’s intersecting identities, values, and belief systems and incorporates them into the work.”

CARE @ the Sexual Assault RC

CARE at SARC is a free, confidential resource for students, staff or faculty who are survivors or those supporting survivors that have been impacted by issues such as sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking. The office specializes in two main functions: prevention education and support services. They are on-call after hours and on weekends for crisis support.

care.ucsd.edu

Student Health Services

SHS strives to provide all students with access to quality healthcare. Services provided range from urgent care, x-rays, vaccines, and mental health care to ultimately ensure that students are developing and maintaining healthy, safe lifestyles. studenthealth.ucsd.edu

Student Affairs

Case Management

Open to all UCSD students, SACM is a newly launched service which offers non-clinical case management through the sharing of resources/opportunities, support and problem-solving, and peerto-peer programs like Triton2Triton.

vcsa.ucsd.edu/case-management

UCSD Recreation

Want to get into climbing? Or maybe join an inner tube water polo team? UCSD Recreation offers you opportunities to move your body, learn a new skill, and have some fun. Along with their many free facilities on campus, there are a wide variety of classes they offer, teams you can join or create, and chances to go on recreation trips!

studenthealth.ucsd.edu

The Hub

Basic needs are super important to being successful. Between housing, food, and finances, it can be a lot to juggle, but the Hub is a space made to ensure students have these essentials! Collaborating with both on and offcampus resources, the Hub can help students ensure they meet their dayto-day needs.

basicneeds.ucsd.edu

Health Promotion Services

Health Promotion Services assesses the needs of students and promotes policies and activities for a healthy lifestyle.They offer tons of informational and counseling services that cover a wide range of health related topics for whatever you need, from support for battling addiction to basic fitness plans!

healthpromotion.ucsd.edu

Financial Aid & Scholarship Office

This office provides students with guidance for financial support, including scholarships, loans, applications, work study, and study abroad/exchange. They also host walk-ins!

fas.ucsd.edu

Student Legal Services

SLS assists in civil, criminal, UCSD Conduct Code-related issues, or any other legal problem/concern a student may have. They offer counseling, attorney referrals, and educational/ customizable workshops.

students.ucsd.edu/sponsor/student-legal

Student Veterans Resource Center

The SVRC provides a safe space for military-connected students to gather together and access services such as peer mentoring, information, referrals, workshops, and more.

svrc.ucsd.edu

Office of Students with Disabilities

OSD aims to accommodate students who have documented physical, mental, academic, and social disabilities with personalized support and permanent and/or temporary assistance to help ensure their success at UCSD.

osd.ucsd.edu

Navigating college and adulthood can be difficult, but there are a variety of services on campus dedicated to supporting students with financial guidance, professional development opportunities, academic success, and much more. You can find many of these services through your tritonlink, or visit their websites.

UC Police Dept

The mission of the UC San Diego Police department is to ensure and maintain a safe campus for students. They offer safety escorts, residential security, lost and found, and more. The blue tower call boxes equipped with cameras and courtesy phones will directly connect to campus police if you ever feel unsafe. police.ucsd.edu

Triton Transfer Hub

The Triton Transfer Hub is a new space on campus aimed at providing transfer students with access to study space, networking opportunities, workshops, and a friendly place to socialize.

transferstudents.ucsd.edu/transfer-hub

Triton CORE

The Triton Compassionate Response Team provides support to students experiencing behavioral health, substance use, and other forms of crises with focus on compassionate intervention.

tritoncore.ucsd.edu

Undocumented Student Services

USS strives to support and protect undocumented students, students from mixed-status families, and their families with legal advice, services and holistic programming. uss.ucsd.edu

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OASIS

The Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services (OASIS) provides academic support services & transition programs for students at various class levels through tutoring & mentoring. They help students gain confidence as scholars, developing their leadership ability & cultural competence.

Part of being a successful college student is learning how to take advantage of all the academic resources here on campus. The Academic Resource Services at UCSD will help you find strategies to work more efficiently and effectively, explore career paths, and combine what you learn in class with your future career.

SPACES

Student Promoted Access Center for Education and Services (SPACES) is a student-run program that strives to build leadership and unity among students and ensure education equity by increasing access and retention. They host many programs in their space to help students navigate their academics, such as book-lending.

Teaching + Learning Commons

The Teaching and Learning Commons is a hub at UCSD designed to provide students with ways to apply what they are learning in practical settings and ways to track their work in student organizations and volunteer opportunities on their co-curricular record. They connect students to all different kinds of resources, including accress to the REAL Portal for finding research and internships, experiential learning opportunities, as well as supplemental instruction study groups.

Study Abroad

Digital Media Lab

Geisel Library’s DML provides a reservable self-service space for media creation/editing open to all UCSD students. There are options for video editing (Adobe Premiere), image manipulation (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects), sound editing (Audacity), 3D modeling (Blender, Solidworks), photogrammetry (Agisoft Pro), and basic productivity (MS Office, web browsers, Adobe Acrobat Pro).

The Study Abroad Office is a valuable resource on campus for students interested in international scholar programs. The office can provide you with information about many different options for students to study abroad as well as information about financing them.

Career Center

The Career Center is a resource for UCSD students looking for advice on long term career plans, plans after college, finding jobs and internships, or resume and cover letter help. It also has resources such as resume and cover letter workshops and test and grad school prep books. If you need career guidance, the Career Center is the place to go!

URH

The Undergraduate Research Hub (URH) provides students with opportunities for mentoring, placement into research, and opportunities to interact with faculty. URH designs their programs to encourage undergraduate students to continue their education after receiving their Bachelor’s degree.

Academic Internship Program (AIP)

AIP connects students with opportunities to explore careers, engage with communities, and enrich their education through experiential learning. The Academic Internship Program allows students to integrate academic theory into real world practice, engage in research that explores the relationship between the two, and gain hands-on experience in professional settings.

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D EPARTMENT H ONORS / S PECIALTY P ROGRAMS

Dual-degree programs offer a chance for you to receive a Bachelors and Masters in 5 years!

Research Thesis & Capstone projects are offered for undergraduate students in both STEM and humanities majors as a set of senior-year courses. Students who successfully complete their work can be awarded honors in their departments.

Global TIES gives students an opportunity to apply their skills and co-create sustainable solutions for nonprofits and NGOs. By tackling needs in San Diego and the developing world, students learn the potential effects of their work both on a local and global scale.

Veronica Liu she/her/hers

3rd Year - Urban Studies & Planning and Education Sciences

Hoisanese-Chinese, First-gen, Queer

The Basement is a space for programming, entrepreneurship, mentoring, and creative work, bringing students and alumni together. They give real-world experience to the ideas and ambitions aspiring innovators and changemakers at UCSD

T HE B ASEMENT

“I was a part of the 2023 McNair Scholars Program cohort, a program for first-gen, low-income or underrepresented students on campus. My research is incredibly impactful to me because I was able to study my school district back home in Oakland and identify gaps in my education.”

A RT AND D ESIGN S TUDIOS

EnVision is a hands-on, experiential educational facility where visual arts and engineering communities converge. It is here to empower students to think, design, make, tinker, break and build again.

The Makerspace is an open-access, communityfocused workshop space for anyone at UCSD interested in creating, whether it be personal or academic.

The Sustainability Resource Center (SRC) educates students about environmental, social and economic stewardship related to sustainability. They are committed to creating models that balance the relationship between humans and the natural environment so that future generations can fulfill their needs.

S USTAINABILITY R ESOURCE C ENTER

I DEA C ENTER

The IDEA Engineering Student Center provides engineering students with academic support and social engagement that enhances values of diversity for a global community.

grad student resources

Being a successful graduate student means you’ll want to take advantage of resources too! Graduate students can utilize most of the resources listed so far, but these are resources that have a specific focus for graduate students that we wanted to spotlight. These are also open to undergraduates, so be sure to check them out either way!

Teaching & Learning Commons

Career Nights

Sponsored by grAdvantage and the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA), these events expose students to UCSD alums to showcase a variety of career opportunities. There are usually speakers and Q&A, with a social component to mingle for a mix of professional and social experience.

National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity

This center offers professional development, training, and a mentoring community for graduate students. You automatically get a free membership by being affiliated with UCSD!

Engaged Teaching Hub

As a part of the Teaching + Learning Commons, the ETH offers resources, workshops, and consultations for tutors, teaching assistants, and instructors to support your teaching practices and pedagogical development. Graduate students can also take advantage of the Introduction to College Teaching course and the Summer Graduate Teaching Scholars program.

Writing Hub

Also underneath the Teaching + Learning Commons umbrella, the Writing Hub offers consultations for graduate students led by other graduate students. This is a great opportunity to workshop your thesis/dissertations, course papers, possible publications, grant applications, teaching statements, and more!

even more...

student words of wisdom and now,

Peixuan Xie she/they

ERC 4th Year Microbiology

APIMEDA Programs and Services Community Assistant

APSA Retention Co-Coordinator & Alumni Relations Coordinator

“I forced myself to say yes to things in the first couple of weeks (within reason of course!) I wasn’t super outgoing, but I told myself that if my roommates wanted me to go to the gym with them, go get food, or just explore, I would say yes. It really helped me build better relationships and gave me a chance to get to know San Diego better!”

What helped you transition better to life at UCSD?

“I tried to make myself busy to distract myself and to better ease into life at UCSD. Whether that meant taking time out of my day to walk around campus, scooter all the way to the med school for a sandwich, or find an org I really liked, doing something just to fill my time was better than nothing at all.”

What internship, volunteer, or research work have you had the opportunity to complete at UC San Diego? What were you able to gain from the experience?

Zuama Raza Zaidi

Maleyka Andar she/her

Marshall 4th Year General Biology President of Afghan Student Association (ASA)

Vicky Mei she/her/hers

Sixth 3rd Year

Human Health Psychology

Finance Officer for NSU

“My favorite volunteer experience has been the work I’ve completed with the Houselessness Service Organization (HSO) at UCSD. We are a student-run club dedicated to providing resources such as food, clothing, and hygiene products to the unhoused community members in San Diego through bi-weekly mutual aids. As the Event Planner for HSO, I plan fundraisers so we have enough money to support these mutual aids.

“I feel like every quarter has a new challenge for mewhether it was family, mental / physical issues, etc- I overcame it by making sure I stuck to my schedule and if I had free time I would use it to make sure I did not fall behind on other aspects of my life.”

How have you worked through challenging times?

“I found my support system in our community centers. I worked for the Cross-Cultural Center and found my home. I then joined the APIMEDA P&S office and built relationships with all the staff. Small check-in meetings helped me so much. Even though I am privileged to have access to virtual therapy, there is something to be said about in-person communication. My community has held me through the toughest times while I put in the work to get through it.

Mira Gupta she/they

Muir 4th Year Global Health Coalition for Critical Asian American Studies (CCAAS)

Seventh 4th Year Human Developmental Sciences Manager at Outback Rental

she/her/hers

Sialoi Taa

“Free events for students are great for destressing, and try rock climbing in Warren!”

Chloe Panggat she/her/hers

ERC 3rd Year General Biology

APSA Co-Chair

he/him

“I would recommend utilizing the free resources at UCSD! There are always giveaways at UCSD centers or events held by the colleges giving out free blue books, scantrons, or textbooks. College is expensive enough, save some money if you can!”

Sue Ha

“Try new things and meet others! Make the most of your time at UCSD. ”

she/her/hers

“My biggest advice to new students coming into UCSD would be to join as many clubs as you can because thats where you can network and build community at. It is also a great mental break from the stressors of school and studying all the time.”

Ayumi Matsuda she/her/hers

5th Year Grad Student

Sociology Teaching Assistant

Any tips and tricks you have to offer incoming UCSD students?

Leina Hutcherson she/her

Muir 2nd Year Psychology

EA’OPE Retention Coordinator & Social Chair for PISA

“It took me until my 4th year to finally attend an APIMEDA event and I wish I’d gone sooner! The grad cafes are a wonderful way to connect and share experiences with other grad students. Whether it’s talking about some difficulties we’ve had within our department of just supporting each other it’s been an awesome experience that has made my time at UCSD much more enjoyable.”

As a graduate student, how have you been able to connect to your APIMEDA identity?

What have you learned about yourself from being at UCSD?

I think I used to be really scared of speaking up and sharing my opinions. Assertiveness was scary, and still is at times, but I’ve grown to just shed the nervousness and speak my mind. (Maybe it’s the way I was raised-- being told to not be a trouble-- or the silent minority stereotype permeating.. everything.. I’m not too sure.) Coming to college and going into one too many group projects has made me realize that it’s okay to speak up, because people are most likely going to listen. Sometimes, they’re also too nervous to say a thing-- so I *can* do it, and all will be fine.

Cindy Trang Nguyen she/her/hers

Sixth 4th Year

Interdisciplinary

Computing and the Arts & Cognitive Science

Sixth College Orientation Leader 2022 & 2023

Warren 4th Year Elec. Eng. President of PISA

Marshall 3rd Year Gen. Bio. 2nd VP of Chi Delta Theta

o n - c ampus

Finding the right spot to study on-campus can be difficult! We’ve curated a few of our favorite spots from superniche to very popular for your exploration as you acclimate to campus. In addition to the places listed here, remember that all the Campus Community Centers are open for you to study in as well as Geisel Library and WongAvery Library. For a breath of fresh air, Sun God lawn and the Hump between the Old Student Center & Main Gym are also nice places to relax between classes.

Social Sciences Building (SSB) - 4th Floor

SSB’s 4th floor offers a quiet and secluded space to study with a sunset view.

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School of Global Policy & Strategy

Located just off Ridgewalk, GPS is home to several conference rooms, couches, and personal study desks open to all students. They also have a printer you can use anytime!

Cafe Ventanas

ERC’s dining hall offers indoor and outdoor seating with lots of natural light! This spot is perfect if you need to get out of the house and be in bustling ambiance with easy access to food.

Located on the top floor of Warren’s dining hall, this cozy and relatively quiet space is open 24 hours with couch, chair, and high-table seating options.

wa rr en J. Kevin Wood Lounge

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Keeling Buildings Terrace

Accessible from floor 6 of buildings 1 & 3 and floor 5 of building 2, this outdoor terrace garden is a peaceful spot outside to relax and study at with an ocean view.

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Middle of Muir (MOM’s) Cafe

Often called the best coffee on campus, this student-run cafe is perfect for lovers of coffee house ambiance. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating!

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The Basement at Argo Hall

The Basement is a covered outdoor study space near the dining hall with couch seating and a screen to project onto! Enjoy studying here alone or with friends.

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Arts & Humanities Ridgewalk Academic Complex (RWAC)

The newly built RWAC is home to multiple levels of potential study spaces. Floor 1 has plenty of couch seating to rest on, while floor 5 is an outdoor space with an ocean view. You can also reserve several rooms for collaborative study!

Blue Pepper Asian Cuisine

One of many great study spots in the Old Student Center, Blue Pepper is a spacious and airy study spot that always smells delicious. Offering booth, table, and pod seating, Blue Pepper is a great option for students who love to study in restaurant hustle-and-bustle.

so you want to go off-campus? ...well, here are some handy-dandy transportation tips !

UC San Diego provides a variety of transportation services and resources to get you around San Diego. The bus and trolley systems can take you to grocery stores, restaurants, medical centers, transit stations, the airport, and more.

san diego mass transit

U-Pass provides students unlimited rides for free on all regional MTS and NCTD mass transit bus and trolley/light rail routes. Check it out here: u-pass.ucsd.edu

Download the PRONTO app and create an account using your UCSD email to access your U-PASS included in your student fees.

You should have your pass under the “Use” section. Once it is loaded, there should be a QR code that you can scan each time you board the bus or trolley.

The Pronto app can help you plan out your trips, track nearby departures and timetables, and guide you on the routes you can take to get to your desired location!

Download the TransLoc app to get live maps/routes and real-time hours and updates of UCSD shuttles operating on- and off-campus.

transportation.ucsd.edu/campus/shuttles/

Grocery Shuttle - Convoy

Operates from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. over the weekend. Take it to H-Mart, 99 Ranch, Balboa International Market Mitsuwa, and more!

Hillcrest Express

Operates from 6:07 a.m. to 9:07 p.m. every weekday. Take it to Hillcrest Medical Center or explore along Hancock Street!

Check online for info on other UCSD shuttles!

Be warned, the pass is only active during the fall, winter, and spring academic quarters! If you want to use your pass over the summer, you can purchase a Triton Summer U-Pass for $67.60! & some other options!

If you already have a license, try Zipcar. You can apply for and purchase a membership online. Students at UCSD get a discount!

Zipcar allows you to rent cars by the hour or the day. Pick them up from one of the many Zipcar locations all over campus and return them by the end of your reservation, and you’re all set!

explore san diego with us !

On the next page, we’ve created a cute and fun transit map to give you a little overview of how you can use our transit systems to get where you need to go, whether it be grocery shopping at La Jolla Village Square or a boba date out at Westfield UTC! If you’re looking for a couple of recommendations on where to start, our staff came together to submit some of their favorite destinations accessible from these routes.

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Kula Ice Cream

Nanay’s Best BBQ

Indian Tandoor

Raising Cane’s

Jollibee

Golden Island Dim Sum

Seafood City

Pho Cow Cali

Rakiraki Ramen

Cafe 86

201/202

Calvin’s Korean Hot Chicken

CAVA (Mediterranean)

The Kebab Shop

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches

Sprinkles Cupcakes

204

85 C Bakery

Din Tai Fung

Qin West Noodle

Wushiland

Royal India

Somi Somi

Zzang Hot Dog & Chicken

30

Pacific Beach Farmer’s Market

Baked Bear

Pamir Kabob House

Birch Aquarium

Living Room

Warwick’s (Bookstore)

Beard Papa

41

Sufi Mediterranean Cuisine

Balboa International Market

Feng Cha Teahouse

Forum Coffeehouse

EE NAMI Tonkatsu Izakaya

Golden Donut

101

CHIKO (Chinese/Korean fusion)

Everest Himalayan Cuisine

Bohemian Alchemist

Blue Line

Little Italy

Old Town

Gaslamp Lumpia Factory

The Taco Stand

Cindy & Alexis

Little Italy’s Farmer’s Market can get pretty busy, but the vibes are nice, the fruits are delicious (free samples hit), and I always leave with a happy helping of fruits, veggies, and lunch!

Dani

The Taco Stand has some of the best tacos al pastor I’ve EVER had with everything they make being 100% handmade!

Beard Papa has always been one of my favorite dessert shops growing up! They have some of the best cream puffs you’ll ever have with a dozen flavors to choose from.

apimeda staff

Our staff have tons of responsibilities across every field imaginable. Because of this, they know just how to help students navigate the campus, connect to future careers or mentors, provide support, and make our campus feel a little bit more like home. Some are even alumni with firsthand UCSD experience!

Adrianne Calibuso he/they

Financial Services Analyst II - Logistics Dept. Filipino in the diaspora/ Filipino-American, 2nd-gen, Queer person of color a1calibuso@ucsd.edu

Albert Agbayani he/him

Assistant Director of Artistic Planning and Outreach - Campus Perfomance & Events Office Filipino-American alberta@ucsd.edu

Aimee Huynh she/her/hers

Salesforce AdministratorRady School of Management Vietnamese-American, Chinese-American aihuynh@ucsd.edu

Alanna Aiko Moore she/her/hers

Library Dept. Head of Community Engagement and Inclusion / Ethnic Studies Librarian Multiracial, Queer, Japanese American, Parent aamoore@ucsd.edu

Alassandra Marquez she/they

CARE AdvocateCARE at SARC 1st-gen college graduate, Filipina, Mixed Race, Daughter of an Immigrant, Taoist ammarquez@ucsd.edu

alumni ‘18

Alexandra Vargas she/her/hers

Humanities Program Coordinator - Revelle College Filipino alexandra@ucsd.edu

Alina Aleaga she/her/hers

Communication & Leadership Program Manager - Center for Student Involvement Samoan, Polynesian, Pasifik Islander, 1st-gen, Washington-born aaleaga@ucsd.edu

alumni ‘22

Alina Gapelu-Martinez she/her/hers

Cross-Cultural Center Office and Operations - CCC

Mixed-race American, Samoan, 1st-gen algapelumartinez@ucsd.edu

alumni ‘19

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alumni ‘10

Alyssa Patricio she/her/hers

Senior Academic Advisor - John Muir College 1st-gen college graduate, Filipina-American apatricio@ucsd.edu

Amanda Tom she/her/hers

Staff Psychologist - CAPS Chinese/Cantonese-American a2tom@ucsd.edu

alumni ‘17

Andrea Laserna she/her/hers

Program Manager - Science and Sustainability Division of Extended Studies 1st-gen college graduate, Filipina-American, Daughter of immigrants alaserna@ucsd.edu

Andrew Hua

he/him/his/他

Director of Student AffairsCase Management Services Chinese-Vietnamese American, Doctoral student, Spiritually connected to Buddhism, Son of Immigrants ahua@ucsd.edu

alumni ‘24

Angeline Yang she/her/hers

Director of Outreach, Access, Recruitment, and Retention - Divison of GEPA Pilipina-American, 1st-gen college graduate, Daughter of immigrants avyang@ucsd.edu

alumni ‘11

Anju Stringer she/her/hers

Scholar-Athlete Development and Eligibility Advisor - Athletics Dept. Nisei, Japanese-American astringer@ucsd.edu

Andrew Amorao he/him

Community Service

Program Manager - Center for Student Involvement 1st-gen college graduate, Filipinx-American aamorao@ucsd.edu

Vasavi Duvvur she/her/hers

Assistant Director of Space & Capital Planning - Academic Affairs Indian vduvvur@ucsd.edu

alumni ‘17

Annie Lin she/her/hers

Student Affairs Case Manager - Case Management Services Taiwanese-American, Transracial adoptee, Former foster youth ael007@ucsd.edu

alumni ‘00

Windi Sasaki she/her/hers, they/them/theirs Associate DirectorAPIMEDA Prgrams & Services

1st-gen college graduate, Multi-ethnic Asian American woman wsasaki@ucsd.edu

The APIMEDA staff listed here have volunteered to share their contact information because they want to connect with you and better support students seeking other folks in their community. Feel free to reach out at any time, they look forward to meeting you!

Beverly Fruto

she/her/hers

Conference Coordinator & Faculty Mentor Program Coordinator - Undergraduate Research Hub Filipina-American, Immigrant brfruto@ucsd.edu

Cam Linh Pham

she/her/hers

Associate Director of Career Development & Industry Engagement - Career Center Vietnamese-American, 1st-gen, Immigrant campham@ucsd.edu

Cindy Hsu

she/her/hers

Assistant Dean of Academic AdvisingEleanor Roosevelt College Taiwanese-American, Multilingual (Taiwanese, Mandarin, Spanish, English) cihsu@ucsd.edu

Brandon Chulaluxsiriboon

he/him/his

Program Manager - Centers for Integrative Health

Thai & Chinese-American, Son of immigrants, Brother, Partner, Friend, Dog parent bchulalu@ucsd.edu

Cari Ann Urabe

she series

Associate Dean of Student Affairs/Director of Residence Life - Seventh College Japanese-American, Born & raised on O’ahu, Hawaii curabe@ucsd.edu

Claire Sun

she/her/hers, they/them/theirs

Academic AdvisorSeventh College Chinese-American, 1st-gen immigrant c7sun@ucsd.edu

Brian Crie

he/him/his, they/them/theirs

APIMEDA Programs & Operations CoordinatorAPIMEDA Programs & Services

Chinese, Vietnamese, Mixedrace, 1st-gen college graduate bcrie@ucsd.edu

Chelsea H. Largoza

she/her/hers

Special Events/Outreach Coordinator - Electrical & Computer Engineering Filipino-American, Plus size, Only child clargoza@ucsd.edu

Cyrus Steele he/him/his

Assistant Dean of Academic Advising - Seventh College Filipino-American rcsteele@ucsd.edu

Buu Huynh she/her/hers

Events CoordinatorUniversity Events Office Student Life

Vietnamese-American, 1st-gen college graduate buu@ucsd.edu

Christine Liou

she/her/hers

Assistant Director of Operations - Office of Innovation & Commercialization at The Basement clliou@ucsd.edu

DJ Aniciete they/them

Access Programs Advisor - SPACES

Filipinx, 1st-gen college student, Queer, Non-binary daniciete@ucsd.edu

alumni ‘04

alumni ‘16

alumni ‘12

Doug Easterly he/him/his

Dean of Academic Advising - John Muir College Japanese-American/Nikkei, Nisei, Hapa douge@ucsd.edu

alumni ‘99

Emily J. Gonzales she/her/hers

Dean of Academic Advising - Thurgood Marshall College

Filipina-American, Catholic emjgonzales@ucsd.edu

alumni ‘13

Essma Eweida she/her/hers

Project Manager -

School of Global Policy and Strategy

Palestinian-Muslim-American eeweida@ucsd.edu

alumni ‘91

Dulce Dorado she/her/hers

Director - International Students & Programs Office - Global Initiatives

Filipino-American, 1st-gen college graduate ddorado@ucsd.edu

Emily Loui she/her/hers

Program Coordinator - Center for Student Involvement

Daughter of immigrant parents, Chinese-American, Swimmer eloui@ucsd.edu

alumni ‘03

Ethel Regis Lu she/her/hers

Student Affairs Manager - Political Science

Filipina-American, Immigrant, Mother/Daughter/Sister erlu@ucsd.edu

Eddie L. Paje he/his/him

Assistant Director, TRIO Student Support Services - OASIS

Mixed-race Pacific Islander epaje@ucsd.edu

Emmeline Domingo she/her/hers/siya

Supervisor of Academic Resource Communities - OASIS

Filipinx, Ilocana, 1st-gen college & graduate school graduate edomingo@ucsd.edu

Felicia Young she/her/hers

eeman agrama minert she/her

Human Resources

Egyptian, Bay-Area native, Artist, Mother eeman@ucsd.edu

Erin Nicole Vedar she/her/hers, they/them/theirs

Senior Academic Advisor - Sixth College Bisexual 1st-gen FilipinaAmerican envedar@ucsd.edu

Fengqin Lian she/her/hers

Sponsored Students & Special Programs Coordinator - Intl Services & Engagement Office Chinese-American, Daughter of immigrants, Low-income college grad fcyoung@ucsd.edu

Counseling Psychologist - CAPS Chinese-American flian@health.ucsd.edu

Gayle Ta

she/her/hers

Director - Student Financial Solutions & Passport Services Vietnamese/Chinese-American, 1st gen gta@ucsd.edu

Hassan Akmal he/his/him

Executive Director of Career & Professional Development - Career Services South Asian, 1st-gen, Muslim hakmal@ucsd.edu

Isheeta Rahman she/her/hers

Assistant DirectorERC Office of Residence Life Bangladeshi-American i3rahman@ucsd.edu

Gennie B. Miranda she/her

Chief Administrative Officer - Dept. of Ethnic Studies Filipina-American, Australian, Mother of 2, Eternal believer in the goodness of people gbmiranda@ucsd.edu

Helen Han she/her

Senior Associate Director - Career Center Korean-American hehan@ucsd.edu

Gloria Aquino she/her/hers

Academic Counselor - Eleanor Roosevelt College 1st-gen gaquino@ucsd.edu

Hemlata Jhaveri she/her/hers

Associate Vice ChancellorHousing, Dining, & Hospitality 1st-gen college graduate hjhaveri@ucsd.edu

Hannah Aksamit she/her/hers

Assistant Director for Education - Women’s Center White Armenian cis-woman haksamit@ucsd.edu

Isaiah LeDonne he/they

CARE AdvocateCARE at SARC Queer, Chamorro, Mexican iledonne@ucsd.edu

alumni ‘05

James Her he/him/his

Financial Systems & E-Commerce Administrator

- Student Financial Solutions Hmong-American, 1st-gen graduate jamesh@ucsd.edu

alumni ‘91

Jennifer (Oh) Bourque she/her/hers Director of Postdoctoral Scholar AffairsDivision of GEPA Korean-American, 1st-gen, Middle child jbourque@ucsd.edu

alumni ‘07

Jerry Pang he/his/him

Program Coordinator and Academic Advisor - School of Global Policy & Strategy Chinese-American, 1st-gen, Gay jtpang@ucsd.edu

Jo Jo Lee

she/her/hers

Clinician - Triton CORE

1.5 generation immigrant, 1st-gen college graduate

jol071@ucsd.edu

Julia Cai

she/her/hers

Program Analyst - Center for Faculty, Diversity, and Inclusion

Chinese-American (Cantonese), Immigrant juc034@ucsd.edu

Kara Bayani

she/her/hers

Operations and Program

Analyst - Earl Warren College Japanese-American, Born and raised in Hawai’i kbayani@ucsd.edu

Joanne Song Engler she/her/hers

Associate Dean of Student Affairs & Director of Residential Life - Thurgood Marshall College

Korean-American, Daughter of immigrants, Mother jsengler@ucsd.edu

‘18

Julie Nguyen

she/her/hers

Senior Academic Advisor -

Eleanor Roosevelt College

Academic Advising Vietnamese-American, 1st-gen college graduate, Daughter of immigrants, Bilingual jtn111@ucsd.edu

Karen Zhu

she/her/hers

Assistant Academic Advisor - Eleanor Roosevelt College

Academic Advising Chinese-American kmzhu@ucsd.edu

John Jacinto Duca he/him/his Director of Development Diversity Initiatives - Advancement

Filipino-American jduca@ucsd.edu

Kacy Marume

she/her/hers

Associate DirectorIntegrated Procure-to-Pay Solutions

Japanese-American, Nisei & Yonsei, Shin Buddhist kmarume@ucsd.edu

Kelsey Darvin

she/her/hers

Graduate Admissions

Credential Evaluator - Graduate Division

Filipina-American, San Diego Native, Daughter of immigrants kadarvin@ucsd.edu

Joje Marie Reyes she/they

Senior Academic Advisor - Muir College Academic Advising jreyes@ucsd.edu

Kameo Quenga

she/her/hers

Assistant Director - Basic Needs

Chamorro-Mexican American, Queer, 1st-gen, Scholar, Bay Area native kquenga@ucsd.edu

Kevin Allan Baldueza he/him

Student Affairs Case Manager - Case Management Services Filipino-American, Millenial, Catholic kbaldueza@ucsd.edu

Kimberly (Shintaku) Kruse

she/her/hers

Fund Manager Supervisor - Research Service Core 4th-gen Japanese-American kmkruse@ucsd.edu

Kyung J. Brown

she/her/hers

Student Affairs ManagerDept. of Mathematics

Korean-American, 1st-gen female college student, Mother of 2, Nondenominational Christian kjb002@ucsd.edu

Louie Limas

he/him/his

Staff Psychologist - CAPS

Filipino, Mexican, 1st-gen college students ellimas@ucsd.edu

Kristen Weidler

she/her/hers

Assistant Director of Logistics - Integrated Procure-to-Pay Solutions

Chinese-American kweidler@ucsd.edu

alumni ‘22

Kritin Karkare she/her/hers, they/them/theirs

Staff Associate - Biology Instructional Labs

Thai-Indian American, Transgender, Child of immigrants, Music Conductor, Writer kkarkare@ucsd.edu

Lani Botros

she/her/hers

Office Administration & Program Coordinator - Center for Student Involvement

Japanese, Hawaiian, Egyptian, A proud hapa! nabotros@ucsd.edu

Malia Mahi

she/her/hers

Associate Director of Housing Administrative ServicesHousing, Dining, & Hospitality Hawaiian, Hula dancer, Mother of 3, Softball obsessed mmahi@ucsd.edu

Kumi Obayashi-Ward she/her/hers

Program Coordinator & Academic Advisor - Japanese Studies Program

Born & raised in Japan, Bilingual kobayashiward@ucsd.edu

Ling-chih Kao

she/her/hers

Program Manager - Analytical Writing Program

Born & raised in Taiwan, Speaks Mandarin, Taiwanese, and English, Mom, 1st-gen college graduate l3kao@ucsd.edu

alumni ‘13

Margaret Rattanachane

she/her/hers

Executive Assistant - Vice Chancellor of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

Lao-American, 1st-gen mrattana@ucsd.edu

Lorna Hirae-Reese she/her/hers

Senior Academic Advisor & International Programs Coordinator - Eleanor Roosevelt College

From Hawaii, Japanese-descent, U.S. citizen, 1st-gen lhirae@ucsd.edu

alumni ‘14

Maribell (Bel) Geronimo she/her(s)/siya

Summer Programs Manager - OASIS

Pinay, Daughter of Immigrant parents, 1-gen college graduate m1geroni@ucsd.edu

Marie Manlapaz

she/her/hers

Program Manager & Academic Advisor - Division of Extended Studies

Filipina-American, Daughter of immigrants, First to go to college in the US, Catholic mmanlapaz@ucsd.edu

Mericar Domdom

she/her/hers

All of Us Research Program Recruitment ManagerSchool of Medicine Dept. of Biomedical Informatics

Filipina/Chinese-American mdomdom@ucsd.edu

Mona Hassoun

she/her/hers

Project ManagerQualcomm Institute

Middle Eastern from Palestine the holy land, Bachelors in Comp Sci, IT, and Programming mhassoun@ucsd.edu

Marilyn Li she/her/hers

Director of Engagement & Development - School of Global Policy & Strategy

Chinese, she/her/hers pronouns mli@ucsd.edu

Michael Ujigawa Salas

Employer Relations Manager of Career Management Center - Housing, Dining, and Hospitality 1st-gen college graduate, Chamorro, Japanese musalas@ucsd.edu

Mony Reansey Chau

he/him/his

Thurgood Marshall College 1st-gen, Cambodian/Khmer m5chau@ucsd.edu

Mark Osamu Shoemaker

he/him/his

Housing Services Coordinator - Housing, Dining, & Hospitality

Hapa haole, Japanese, Vegan mshoemaker@ucsd.edu

Minhtuyen Mai

she/her/hers

Code.org Regional Partnership Manager & Research Practice - CREATE

Vietnamese-American, From Milwaukee, WI, 1st-gen college graduate mlmai@ucsd.edu

alumni ‘06

Natalie Wolfe she/her/hers

Business & Data Officer - School of Social Sciences Chinese-American nwolfe@ucsd.edu

Mary Wong she/her/hers

Sourcing & Partnerships Manager - Integrated Procure-to-Pay Solutions

Chinese-American, 1st-gen college graduate, Daughter of immigrants mawong@ucsd.edu

‘00

Misty E. Cervantes Nguyen she/her/hers

Business Officer - School of Global Policy & Strategy Multi-cultural, Bilingual, Mother of 3 menguyen@ucsd.edu

Noodle Ricasa Bagaporo

they/them/theirs, she/her/hers

SPACES Retention Programs

Coordinator - SPACES Filipinx, Non-binary, Bisexual, 2nd-gen college student, Eldest daughter, San Diego local nbagaporo@ucsd.edu

Pa Chia Vue she/her/hers

Assistant DirectorStudent Financial Solutions 1st-gen college graduate, Hmong, Woman pachia@ucsd.edu

alumni ‘07

Renee Lee she/her/hers

HR Administrative Operations Manager - Human Resources

Immigrant from Hong Kong/ Macau, 1st-gen college student renee@ucsd.edu

alumni ‘17

Samantha Champi

she/her/hers

Communication & Leadership Program Manager - Center for Student Involvement

Cambodian & Laotian American, 1st-gen college graduate, Daughter of refugees, SD native samantha@ucsd.edu

Patty Lyczkowski she/her/hers

Assistant Director - Seventh College Residence Life Filipina-American, Multiracial, Woman, 1st-gen American college graduate patty@ucsd.edu

Rey Guerrero he/him/his

Associate Dean of Student Affairs / Director of Residence Life - ERC & Intl House 1st-gen college student, 2ndgen Filipino-American, Gay POC, Raised Catholic rsguerrero@ucsd.edu

Sarab Aziz she/hers

Events Coordinator - History Syrian Arab American s3aziz@ucsd.edu

Piya Bose she/her

Assistant Vice Chancellor - Student Affairs

Desi/Indian (Bengali, Oriya, Andrha), Hindu, Female pbose@ucsd.edu

Ronald Reyes he/him/his

Associate Director of Career Development - Career Center Filipino-American r1reyes@ucsd.edu

Sarah Gallenberg she/her/hers

Assistant Dean of Student Affairs - Eleanor Roosevelt College Student Affairs Korean-American, Adoptee sgallenberg@ucsd.edu

Priscilla “PJ” Ju she/her/hers

Assistant Dean of Student Affairs - Sixth College Student Affairs

Taiwanese-American, 1st-gen U.S. citizen, Woman pju@ucsd.edu

Roxanne Farkas she/her/hers

Career Service Manager / Career Coach - UC San Diego Extension Filipina/American 1st-gen rfarkas@ucsd.edu

Sharon Young she/her

Research & Fellowship Coordinator - Pediatrics

1st-gen Taiwanese-American, Born in Manila, Quatrilingual (Mandarin, Taiwanese, Spanish, English) ssyoung@health.ucsd.edu

Sherry Hu

she/her/hers

Assistant Director - 21st Century China Center 1st-gen Chinese-American, Educator, Connector shh106@ucsd.edu

Tiffany Plengsangtip Donnelley

she/her/hers

Fund Manager - Marine Physical Laboratory / SIO Thai-Chinese American, 1st-gen college graduate tplengsangtip@ucsd.edu

Tracy Cruz

she/her

Assistant Dean of Academic Advising - Warren College 1st-gen, Filipinx/Caucasian tlcruz@ucsd.edu

Sophia Tsai Neri

she/her/ 她

Research Scholarships

Coordinator - Undergraduate Research Hub

Taiwanese-American, Daughter of immigrants, 1st-gen PhD graduate stsai@ucsd.edu

Timothy Chu

he/him/his

First Year Experience Librarian - Library Dept.

4th-gen Japanese-American & Chinese-American tschu@ucsd.edu

‘14

Tracy Liu

she/her/hers

Human Resources & Academic Personnel Analyst - Music Taiwanese-American trl002@ucsd.edu

Steffi Huynh she/her/hers

Program & Community Development CoordinatorHDH Connect

Vietnamese-American, Daughter of Immigrants, 1st-gen graduate s2huynh@ucsd.edu

Tina Gov she/her/hers

Assistant Director of Student Success Center - Division of Physical Sciences

Proud daughter of refugees, 1stgen college graduate, ChineseCambodian American tgov@ucsd.edu

Van Lee she/her/hers

Undergraduate Affairs Manager - Chemistry & Biochemistry Dept. 1.75-gen Chinese-American, 1stgen college graduate, Mother of 2 van@ucsd.edu

SuHui Ho she/her/hers

Digital User Experience (UX) Librarian - University Library Chinese-American, Immigrant, 1st-gen college student suho@ucsd.edu

Tina Mata she/her/hers

Project Policy AnalystAcademic Personnel Services Wife, Mother, Filipina tmata@ucsd.edu

Vanessa Keodara she/her

Summer Programs Assistant - OASIS Lao, 1st-gen college graduate, Daughter of immigrants vskeodara@ucsd.edu

alumni ‘87

apimeda faculty!

When CCAAS talked about their UCSD experience, they noted a lack of APIMEDA faculty. Faculty includes the university’s researchers and instructors, and it mattered to students to see themselves reflected in the people who teach them. The APIMEDA faculty listed have put out their information so that students can recognize them as well as attend their office hours, classes, or just reach out to meet them!

he/him/his

Professor - Radiology, Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute 2nd-gen Taiwanese Christian hsiao@ucsd.edu

Christen Sasaki she/they

Associate Professor / Director of Undergraduate Studies - Ethnic Studies Japanese-American, AsianAmerican csasaki@ucsd.edu

Amanda Batarseh she/her/hers

Assistant Professor of Arabic & Comparative Literature - Literature Palestinian abatarseh@ucsd.edu

Claire Meaders she/her/hers

Assistant Teaching Professor - Cell & Developmental Biology

Filipina/Caucasian, Daughter of an immigrant parent cmeaders@ucsd.edu

Amanda Solomon Amorao she/her/hers

Director - Dimensions of Culture Program Pinay, Educator, Mother asolomon@ucsd.edu

Daniel Lee he/him/his

Clinical Professor of Medicine - Dept. of Medicine, Owen Clinic Chinese, Cis-gender, Gay male dalee@health.ucsd.edu

Ameeth Vijay he/him/his

Associate FacultyLiterature South Asian American avvijay@ucsd.edu

Dredge Byung’chu Kang

open to any

Assistant ProfessorAnthropology & Global Health Program

1st-gen college graduate, Pell Grant recipient, Nontraditional student, Korean, Queer dredgekang@ucsd.edu

alumni ‘03, ‘05, ‘07

alumni ‘07

alumni ‘95

Erin Suzuki she/her/hers

Associate Professor - Literature

Japanese-American, 4th-gen, Raised in Hawai’i esuzuki@ucsd.edu

James C. Nieh he/his/him

Professor of Biological Sciences - Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution Chinese-American, Gay, LGBTQ jnieh@ucsd.edu

Jin-Kyung Lee she/her/hers

Associate Professor - Literature Korean-American, AsianAmerican jinkyung@ucsd.edu

Hentyle Yapp he/him

Associate Professor - Theater and Dance Queer, 1st-gen, Introvert hyapp@ucsd.edu

Jennifer Chang she/her/hers

Head of Undergraduate Acting - Theater and Dance Chinese-Filipino, 1st-gen American j7change@ucsd.edu

Jody Blanco he/him

Associate Professor - Literature Filipino-American jdblanco@ucsd.edu

Hoang Tan Nguyen he/him/his, they/them/theirs

Associate Professor - Literature 1st-gen college graduate, Queer, Vietnamese-American htn057@ucsd.edu

Jerry Yang he/him/his

Professor - Chemistry & Biochemistry Korean-American jerryyang@ucsd.edu

Joo Ok Kim she/her/hers

Associate Professor - Literature 1st-gen college graduate profkim@ucsd.edu

Hyonny Kim he/his

Professor - Structural Engineering Korean-American hyonny@ucsd.edu

Jim Lin he/him/his

Emeritus ProfessorMathematics Former Acting Provost of Muir & Sixth College Asian-American male, 2nd-gen Chinese jimlin@math.ucsd.edu

Judy Kim she/her/hers

Associate ProfessorChemistry & Biochemistry Korean-American, 1st-gen college graduate judyk@ucsd.edu

alumni ‘06

alumni ‘13

Kazim Ali he/him, they/them

Professor and Chair - Literature

Muslim, Queer, South Asian/Irani mkali@ucsd.edu

Luz Marina Chung she/her/hers/ella Lecturer, Undergraduate Advisor, World Languages Credential - Education Studies Chinese born Latina, Teacher, Womyn of color from Ecuador lmchung@ucsd.edu

Patty/Karam Ahn they/them/theirs

Associate Teaching Professor - Communications Queer, Non-binary, Abolitionist, Radical, Diasporic Korean pahn@ucsd.edu

Lakshmi Chilukuri she/her/hers

Sixth College Provost, Teaching Professor - Biology Indian, Immigrant, Scientist, Mother, Grandmother lchilukuri@ucsd.edu

Mahmoud Malas he

Professor in Residence, Vice Chair of Surgery for Clinical Research, Chief Division Vascular & Endovascular Surgery - Surgery Arab, Muslim, Male mmalas@health.ucsd.edu

Paul K. Yu he

Professor - ECE Chinese-American pyu@ucsd.edu

Lianne Urada

Assistant Professor - Center on Gender Equity & Health, Division of Global Public Health, Dept. of Medicine 4th-gen Japanese-American lurada@ucsd.edu

Nancy Kwak she/her/hers

Associate Professor - History 2nd-gen Asian-American Woman nhkwak@ucsd.edu

Prashant Bharadwaj he/him/his

Associate Professor - Economics prbharadwaj@ucsd.edu

Lilly Irani she/her/hers, they/them/theirs

Assistant Professor - Communication Iranian-American lirani@ucsd.edu

Neil Gong he/his

Assistant Professor - Sociology Chinese-Japanese-American nmgong@ucsd.edu

Roshanak Kheshti she/her/hers

Associate Professor - Ethnic Studies rkheshti@ucsd.edu

Saiba Varma she/her/hers

Associate ProfessorAnthropology, Co-Director of South Asian Studies s2varma@ucsd.edu

Simeon Man he/him/his

Associate Professor - History Asian-American, Queer siman@ucsd.edu

Tara Javidi she/her/hers

Professor - ECE Middle-Eastern tjavidi@ucsd.edu

Sam Museus they/them/theirs

Professor - Education Studies Indigenous, Multiracial, 1st-gen smuseus@ucsd.edu

Simerjot Kaur Jassal she/her/hers

VA Primary Care Doctor, UCSD Internal Medicine ResidencySchool of Medicine Sikh, Punjabi, 1st-gen sjassal@health.ucsd.edu

Tom K. Wong

Assistant Professor - Political Science Asian-American tomkwong@ucsd.edu

Sanjay Mehta he/him/his

Associate ProfessorMedicine & Pathology srmehta@ucsd.edu

Stanley Lo he/him/his

Assistant Teaching ProfessorCell & Developmental Biology

1.5-gen Asian-Canadian smlo@ucsd.edu

Shaista Aziz Patel she/her/hers

Assistant Professor - Ethnic Studies Muslim, Dalit, Pakistani-Canadian shp005@ucsd.edu

Stefan Tanaka he/his/them

Professor - Communication Japanese-American, AsianAmerican stanaka@ucsd.edu

And that’s it for this year... goodbye for now from the APIMEDA P&S Office’s blorbo!

Special thanks to Cindy Nguyen for all art and graphics used in the Lifebook :)