October 2014 by Graduate and Law Student News and Views

2014 9/30/14October 2:20 PM

Gr a du a te a nd La w Stu dent New s a n d V iew s www.sandiego.edu/gradlife

Greetings to all Graduate and Law Students!

W ha t’s In si de

Graduate Student Life

Event Calendar

USD Hiking League

School of Peace and Justice

NOW HIRING

Law School

SOLES

School of Business

College of Arts & Sciences

Changemaker FEST

Idea Lab

LGSA

La Gran Terraza/Dining

Safe Space Allies

ASIA

UFMC

Flu Shot

QPR Training

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Can you believe how fast the first month of school as flown by? It is my hope that you are taking advantage of all that USD Graduate Student Life has to offer you. If you have not yet checked out the Graduate and Law Commons, in SLP 401, you must! It is a great place to come relax, study, meet with friends, eat lunch, watch TV, etc. all the while enjoying free coffee and tea.

ATTENTION: All graduate students who expect to graduate in May 2015! Graduate students (non-law) expecting to finish all degree requirements by May 2015 must file their petitions for graduation no later than Oct 13, 2014. Please visit the Graduate Records Office website www.sandiego.edu/graduaterecords Click on ‘Forms and Procedures’ tab to locate the graduation petition form. Attach copies of your degree audit record (DARS/u.achieve) to the petition and schedule an appointment with your academic advisor for review and approval. Any questions, please email usdgradrec@sandiego.edu. Tuesday, October 14 from 6-‐7:30pm in the Graduate and Law Commons, SLP 401 is the

USD Graduate and Law

first GSC meeting of the semester. GSC

Student Commons

meetings are open to all graduate and law students. Dinner provided.

@USDGradLawLife

For any questions about Graduate Student Life, please contact me at kfriedlander@sandiego.edu. Graduate and Law Commons: (619) 260-‐2227

Wednesday, 10/1

Thursday, 10/2

Bagel Breakfast

Idea Lab

Curious Beast of the

USD Hiking League Bernardo Mtn.

5 p.m.

12:30–2 p.m.

SLP 401

Saturday, 10/4

British Museum

RSVP

9 a.m.

Friday, 10/3

Founders Hall

IPJ Theater

9 a.m. SLP Plaza Mayor

Monday, 10/6

Tuesday, 10/7

Book Launch

QPR Training 1 p.m.

Center

UC 128

Thursday, 10/9

The essential role of

Mental Health Screening

community engagement

6 p.m. Manchester Conference

Wednesday, 10/8

Lecture 6 p.m.

4-6 p.m.

UC Forum AB

UC Forums

Thursday, 10/30

Tuesday, 10/14

Wednesday, 10/15

Graduate Student Council Meeting

Bagel Breakfast

All are welcome! 6-7:30 p.m. SLP 401

9 a.m. SLP 401

Change maker FEST 9/30 – 10/3 Mental Health Awareness Week 10/5-11

Wednesday, 10/29 Bagel Breakfast 9 a.m. SLP 401

Halloween Party Pumpkin Painting!

SLP 401

Partnership with University Ministry Theology on Tap: (7- 8:30p.m. SLP RM401) 11/4 Tijuana Service Trips: 10/18, 11/8, 2/14, 4/11, 5/2 Silent Retreat: 10/11-10/12 Thanksgiving Lunch: (12-2 p.m.) 11/18

For more information about the events and programs please visit www.sandiego.edu/gradlife

The newest graduate student association

http://instagram.com/usdhiking

https://www.facebook.com/USDHikingLeague

All graduate and law students are welcome to join and guests are invited too! Saturday, October 4 at 9 a.m. will be The League’s sixth official hike. They will be headed to Bernardo Mountain. For more information email Corey Fereday at cfereday@sandiego.edu or follow on Facebook. The USD Hiking League offers hiking and service events for building graduate student community at the University of San Diego. Mission Building upon the University of San Diego’s mission and core values, the USD Hiking League explicitly and emphatically seeks to establish a University of San Diego tradition of hiking that is firmly grounded upon boulders of virtue. Description Boulders of Virtue: The League encourages all graduate students and friends to lead a fun and active lifestyle in nature (Fitness); play and express themselves in novel and artistic ways (Creativity); embrace complex environments and act compassionately and genuinely with people of all identities and backgrounds (Diversity); synthesize recreation and service in order to strengthen conscious citizenship and balanced existence (Stewardship); and build relationships organically and genuinely that empower and connect (Community). Hiking: The League offers opportunities for USD graduate students and friends to explore the natural landscapes of the San Diego area while promoting group fitness, experiential learning, and making connections with the natural world, which is deemed inherently beautiful and enriching to our bodies, minds and souls. Service: The League offers opportunities for USD graduate students and friends to become responsible stewards of parklands, act compassionately towards the greater San Diego community, and inspire people to become conscious recreationists and citizens. Community: The League serves as a graduate student organization, which seeks to build genuine relationships in a non-professional environment between constituents from all graduate and law programs at the University of San Diego.

Bringing the Summer Adventures Back to School… ~ Ali Wolters

Three months. Twenty-four students. Ten different countries. USD’s Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies Class of 2014 spread all across the world this summer to complete either a 10-week internship or to work on research for their final capstone paper. Student’s work ranged from working with local nongovernmental organizations at the grassroots level in places such as Peru and India to large international organizations in New York City and Nepal. My experiences working directly with the Tibetan Centre for Conflict Resolution this summer have profoundly deepened my passion for engaging with grassroots peace building. I witnessed first hand how conflict resolution education and dialogue trainings re-oriented individuals' perspectives towards their relationships with others and encouraged them to harness conflicts as opportunities for positive growth rather than sources of violence. The idea of "positive non-violence" is simple, yet powerful, and begins within ourselves, growing outward to embrace our immediate and global communities.

- Paige Goodlett, India

“I spent my summer completing an internship in Moyobamba, Peru. I was working with the international human rights organization Paz y Esperanza on a unique project, which provided community-based rehabilitation for children and adolescents with disabilities. My internship experience sparked my interest in exploring the applicability of utilizing social justice and nonviolence as tools to transform the rehabilitation process and empower people with disabilities and other disenfranchised populations to participate in the sociopolitical process.” -Riana Hardin, Peru “My internship experience with Track What Counts this summer was a "start-up bootcamp", of sorts. I was intimately involved with building a social business from the ground up, and I learned a lot about how create a brand, craft a message, and put together a business plan. The skills I gained have already opened some doors for me, professionally, and the experience sparked my passion for creating and cultivating new ventures that can make a positive impact on the world. I'm definitely hoping to work in a similar space when I graduate!” - Jenny Calvert, San Diego, USA

The summer internship and research gives each student practical experiences to pair with their theoretical classroom-‐based foundation established throughout the first two semesters of the program. After spending the summer immersed in practice outside of the confines of USD, it is time for the students to return to the classroom, begin unpacking their experiences, and relate it to the direction they hope to take once they graduate in December.

“I spent the summer interning with Search for Common Ground in Nigeria. It was an amazing opportunity to see how peacebuilding theory gets implemented on the ground and to experience the many challenges and joys of working "in the field". My time in Nigeria is definitely inspiring the direction of my capstone work, which will in some way focus on the intersection of theory and practice in international peacebuilding.” – Christina Murphy, Nigeria The diversity of experiences and interests among the graduate students in the School of Peace Studies enriches

classroom learning. As you can see through the individual narratives from the students, peace and justice studies are related to both international and domestic issues, in a variety of public and private sectors, such as human security, education, conflict resolution, and business. To further expand this diversity of experience and k nowledge in the classroom and to have peace and justice studies present in m ore sectors, we hope to increase the number of students from other schools on campus that take courses at the School of Peace Studies. Be sure to check out the course catalogue at http://www.sandiego.edu/catalogs/graduate/peace/.

Interested in a job helping to support USD graduate and law students locate housing and roommates in San Diego? A new resource and service is being created to help students relocate to San Diego, find housing, and connect with possible roommates. The job involves advising students, developing housing resources, programming, and creating partnerships with local property managers. If you are interested in a 20 hour a week position and would like to receive a job description and application please contact Sean Horrigan (horrigan@sandiego.edu) or call 619-‐260-‐4590. Check out our website for more information about this new Off-‐Campus Housing service www.sandiego.edu/offcampushousing.com

If you are interested in the opportunity to help plan and support graduate student events and much more… Email Karen Friedlander for the job description and job application.

The fall semester started off with its usual bustle in the law school as 1L students scramble to make sense of this new and mysterious adventure and 3L students start to advance from the haze in which they have been shrouded for the last two years and come to terms with the fact that the Bar is now on their immediate horizon. All are falling into their appropriate niches: a future moot court star here, a new student org leader there. One of the most attractive things about the USD law community is its diverse interests and how they are manifesting this year. Two 1L students founded the Social Dance Club for all law students, with monthly meetings that encourage members to learn new dance forms together. Softball has started up once again and many law students will be Last year this softball team of law students went by the name of Steal 2nd, P lead 5th.” This season they go by the name of “prestige W orld congregating every Wide.” Photo credit Katie Lepore Thursday night to play. Weekly yoga is offered by the Yoga Law Society to students at convenient times to help them relax and de-‐stress. All things considered, USD law is a very nurturing environment that offers students the opportunity to attain a more holistic legal education. The school is also starting off the school year right by inviting renowned guests, such as Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor and Supreme Court Justice Scalia, to speak to the students of USD law. With many events to look forward to, attorneys to meet, and programs to assist students along the way, USD law is embarking on another wonderful fall semester. ~ Corrie Hansen

School Of Leadership and Education Sciences, with its three educational departments, is welcoming back students for its fall semester. Students from Leadership, Learning and Teaching and School, Family and Mental Health Professions departments are very excited to be back and shared their experiences, challenges and inspirations with us. ~ Azadeh Davari Shacarah Henry, a second year student in the

Katelyn Walsh says: “I did my undergraduate

counseling program, says: “I have met a lot of

studies in 2013, taking a year off to gain work

great people and am proud to one day call them

experience before beginning graduate school. The

my colleagues. I had the opportunity to travel to

transition thus far has been

Bali this summer and learn a different perspective

relatively smooth, although transitioning back into

of the helping field. I was excited to come back to

a mentality that requires constant diligence to

school this semester and am happy to say that so

schoolwork was challenging first. However, by the

far has met all my expectations.”

topics being relevant to my future career goals,

Rebecca Nussbaum from the Nonprofit Leadership

they were interesting and engaged my attention.”

and Management program says:

Rebecca Bernhardt describes her experience as: “I

“For me returning to school has been a big shock.

actually work at USD. So I am a part-time student

Adjusting to the level of graduate work has been

in the School Counseling Program. The first year

challenging while balancing a career and a family.

was a year of learning how to balance school, work

However, while making that adjustment has had its

and life. This summer I studied abroad in Madrid,

challenges, I have been learning and growing

Spain. During my time in Spain I took Multicultural

personally and professionally from my experiences.

Counseling and Group Counseling. Not only did I

I also feel as though I am seeing the world and my

learn a lot in class, I also learned a lot about

field from a higher perspective supporting me in

myself. Coming back from Spain and having that

being more effective in my work. This program is

break between when school started I was worried

well worth the effort and I am excited to continue

about getting back into the rhythm of school and

to learn and grow.” Tammy Chen sees it as ‘‘a

work. I attended my classes for the first day and

fresh new start, a whole new journey that I know

right away I was motivated and excited because I

I can equip myself and become a better person.''

knew what I was about to embark on this semester was going to be great.”

Peter Maribei, Ph. D. student in Leadership

said all that, I still remain completely

and Coordinator at SOLES Global Center

enthusiastic and excited about this program

reflects: “I came from my home country,

because of all that I am learning, the

Kenya, two years ago to attend the doctoral

relationships I am building as well as the

program in leadership studies. My experience

memories I am creating during my time here at

at USD has been enriched by both inside and

USD. Good luck and cheers to the Class of

outside the classes. I have taken the

2015!”

opportunity to participate in events on campus

Bo Bae says: “After being away from school for

organized by the SOLES Graduate Student

8 years, it's exciting and very nerve-wracking

Association, the University Ministry, the Office

to be starting the PhD Leadership Studies

of International Students and Scholars among

program. The comfort is in knowing that there

others in order to increase my awareness of

are 17 other individuals who are on this journey

social issues and to grow my network. During

with me. I silently chant to myself, you can do

the time I have been here I have also

this!"

participated in academic conferences such as

Jessica Hilt, Nonprofit Leadership and

International Leadership Association and

Management first year student says:

professional bodies such as the San Diego

"I imagine my brain is a weird little alien that

Professional Coaches Alliance. Where possible I

only eats knowledge. It's been dormant for a

have volunteered my time to help in nonprofits

few years but now it's super hungry and ready

here and also participated in my community of

to devour the world. Or at least the Nonprofit

faith. My advice to fellow international

Fundamentals three-volume reader... which

students is to be intentional about developing

feels like the world."

in a balanced way in every facet of life in

Jennifer Amanda Jones, Research Associate at

order to get the full benefit of being at USD.”

Caster Family Center for Nonprofit &

Stephanie Marquez, second year M.A.in Higher

Philanthropic Research says:

Education Leadership program says: “Starting

“I spent the summer collecting data for my

this semester has been a bit overwhelming

dissertation. It was a thrilling experience, both

because I work full-time, have several major

intellectually challenging and deeply rewarding.

events this fall and I am simultaneously

I’m looking forward to sharing the findings

starting my action research project. Having

soon.”

Corinne Brion, PhD student in Leadership Studies describes her summer story in Haiti: “ July 8th, 2014 is a day I will always remember for a variety of reasons. First, I was in Les Cayes in the South West part of Haiti for a school project. Second, it was a day of mourning in Les Cayes. The flags were all down and people were devastated because Brazil had lost 7-1 in the World Cup. Everyone’s dream of Brazil winning quickly died. Third, I had spent the previous night reflecting on why I went back to school to earn a Ph.D. and what drove me to work in the fields in developing countries with such passion, dedication and perseverance. This story provides that answer and is a testimony to the Alphabetization Program. Meet J.* from an isolated rural community. He is 48 years old and looks like he is 70. J. is a cultivator. J. used to attend the 18th month long community Alphabetization Program. J. was not able to regularly attend school after a hard day in the garden and finally had to stop attending all together. To his dismay, an unfortunate family situation forced him to be the sole caregiver of his 7 children. Between his garden and his children, he had simply no time for school. J. felt depressed and ashamed for stopping the program after 15 months. He had enjoyed learning how to read and write. He had never had the chance to attend school as a child. He could see the economic, social and educational value of becoming literate. He had been embarrassed all his life when he had to sign a document, and could only sign with an X. He felt isolated as he saw his neighbors learning to read, write and count and becoming familiar with some much needed practical skills. J. became depressed. He felt that he was ‘a shame for society’. J.‘s story is a familiar story in the developing countries. As I was listening to his words and seeing his body language, I felt the tears filling my eyes. Luckily, my glasses hid them. J. was like many other Haitians that I had the privilege and honor to meet, for whom being able to write their names is their ultimate goal and pride. Being able to write their names in Creole gives them an identity, a status, and a sense of belonging. J. told us that he was still practicing writing and reading at home with his children. When the interview was finished, J. shared with us that he had decided to resume attending the Alphabetization Program. Once again, tears started to fall down my cheeks. What a story of perseverance, love, and discipline. J. and others are the reasons why I travel to countries.” * To respect the student’s confidentiality, I identified him as J.

My summer at Nationwide ‘by your side’ By Neha Chinchanikar, 2nd year MBA Student This past summer, I had the pleasure of interning at Nationwide Insurance in Columbus, Ohio. I interned as a Project Manager in their IT Delivery Services Business Unit, specifically in the Cyber Security Program. I had a great time working on my projects, participated in many intern events and enjoyed the city of Columbus. I actually did not expect to enjoy Columbus as much as I did, as I had this preconceived notion about moving to the mid-west. As a project management intern, I worked on four projects, which included building a strategy for the Business Unit. This meant I learned the Stanford’s strategic execution framework from scratch and discussing strategy with my team members. This project was especially important because I had to talk to all the stakeholders, which included talking to the directors and the president of the Business Unit and helping them come up with goals for 2015. One of the other projects I worked on was to make the process of referrals in the business unit a lean process. This project was significant as it made me apply what I had just learned of about Lean and Six Sigma in my supply chain class. In the Cyber Security Program, I had an absolutely great mentor, Deborah Smedley. She helped me grow from being an unsure intern to confident project manager. She gave me guidance and support whenever I needed, most importantly she trusted me when there were hard decisions to be made. The university relations group and delivery services unit at Nationwide organized many events for the interns. The events helped me know and understand the organization and the people better. We got the opportunity to attend many “lunch and learn” events with top management, like the chief technology officer and the executive vice president of Nationwide IT. Columbus is a beautiful city in the summer. It rained only on two days and majority of the time it was really pleasant. My favorite activities involved eating out, I hadn’t expected Columbus to be as active as it was. I enjoyed the Columbus zoo (where I saw the polar bear for the first time), Dayton air force museum, the air show, hocking hills and all the hiking trails. There were about five fests during the three months, the community fest, the pride fest, and many others but my favorite was the jazz and rib fest. I feel the MBA program really prepared me prepared me for a successful internship at Nationwide. Through the specialized program, I was able to hit the ground running from day one of the internship. My projects were successful and the result was a full-time offer. I know that many of my friends in my cohort have had really successful internships and I want to congratulate them and wish them best for their future.

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Inside the College of Arts and Sciences: ~Alley Jordan Students in the graduate History program

that the U.S. adopted in the midst of the Cold War, and is something that Mr. Taves has explored indepth.

within the College of Arts and Sciences are hurrying

The other MA candidate, Ms. Thoreson, is

to submit their theses this month in order to graduate

writing a biography of Henry Lowry, a Lumbee

in the spring.

Indian from North Carolina who fought against the

Two MA candidates, Ray Taves and Katrina

Confederacy during the Civil War. Lowry led a

Thoreson, are both focusing on American history.

gang bandits, including his two brothers and

Their theses are sure to contribute to the discourse on

escaped slaves among others. He was a sort of

our nation’s brief, but abundant, history.

Robin Hood figure during the Civil War. Lowry’s

Mr. Taves is submitting his thesis on the

gang targeted the upper, bourgeois, and white

American policy of containment during the Cold

supremacist classes by robbing and murdering

War. The Cold War was a non-violent war engaged

them until 1872, the year of Lowry’s alleged death

by the United States and the Soviet Union from the

or disappearance.

end of World War II until the end of the 1980s with the fall of the Berlin Wall. The Cold War waged between two nations that tried vehemently to suppress the other’s power

An unknown figure of the gruesome Civil War, Lowry took it upon himself to fight the disputed principles of the war on his own. As

for

the

graduate

program

and influence, which is where the policy of

International Relations, the department will travel

containment plays a significant role. Containment is a

to Europe this fall for a seminar at the North

policy that aims to constrict a potentially harmful

Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

nation’s development or expansion. This was a policy

In the spring, the department will also travel to Chiapas and Mexico for more seminars.

Daily Mass Monday - Friday, 12:15 p.m. Founders Chapel in Founders Hall. Held yearround. Sunday Mass 7:00 p.m. and 9 p.m. Held each Sunday while classes are in session. Mass for Peace

Saturday, October 18, 2014 TJ Breaking Ground Trip Email: markp@sandiego.edu

Wednesday, 9:00 p.m. Founders Chapel in Founders Hall. Held each Wednesday while classes are in session.

"Dissolving Borders: Where Water and Boundaries Collide" By Samantha O'Brien ‘14 September 29 - October 3 Visual Arts Center, Sacred Heart Hall, Room 102 Gallery Hours: 9am - 5pm This exhibition showcases the thesis work of Samantha O'Brien ’14. Focusing on the ecology of the San DiegoTijuana border, Dissolving Borders proposes to restore the Tijuana estuary's southern wetlands and to gain public awareness of the habitat. Comprised of a series of architectural interventions located throughout the rehabilitated estuary, this project is about visibility, exploring the way architecture can both obscure and expose the world around us, as well as create social and ecological awareness. Curious Beasts of the British Museum: Animal Prints from Durer to Goya October 2 – December 19, 2014 Opening reception on Friday, October 3 at 5 p.m. Robert and Karen Hoehn Family Galleries, Founders Hall The first of three planned collaborations between USD’s University Galleries and the British Museum, Curious Beasts: Animal Prints from Dürer to Goya explores our enduring curiosity about the animal world through the beautiful and bizarre imagery found in prints from the British Museum’s unparalleled collection. Book Launch – Love, Drugs, Art, Religion: The Pains and Consolations of Existence by Brian R. Clack Monday, October 6 at 6 p.m. Manchester Auditorium, Manchester Conference Center You are cordially invited to a launch party for USD Philosophy Professor Brian Clack's newest book, Love, Drugs, Art, Religion: The Pains and Consolations of Existence The Essential Role of Community Engagement in Ethnic Studies Pedagogy Wednesday, October 8 Workshop at 2:30 p.m. In UC 103AB Lecture at 6 p.m. In UC Forum AB THATCamp – Interactive camp for students and faculty exploring the digital humanities October 24-25 SDSU Aztec Arena Cost – FREE

Join us at this year's Changemaker FEST the week of September 30-October 3, 2014 and celebrate USDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourth-year being designated as an Ashoka U Changemaker Campus. With more than 20 different engaging and innovative activities, workshops, film screenings, speakers, the Changemaker FEST is a USD community driven celebration in which students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and community leaders have the chance to share, explore, and activate social change. Â

Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Theater Lunch provided Ignite your sense of purpose and passion by hearing a successful social entrepreneur share her journey from inspiration to execution and back again. This TED Talk-style event will focus on the challenges and rewards of starting a social benefit venture, and an opportunity to ask your burning questions about what it takes to be a changemaker. Tiffany Persons calls herself an â&#x20AC;&#x153;accidental social entrepreneur.â&#x20AC;? After traveling to Sierra Leone to make a documentary, Tiffany was inspired by the resilience and joy she found in one community, despite their hardships. Tiffany decided to use the limited resources she had to invest in the people she met, and founded Shine on Sierra Leone. Through true partnership with the local community, Shine on Sierra Leone has provided resources for schools, sustainable community buildings, microloans, and other community empowerment programs. This Idea Lab is sponsored in partnership with the Changemaker Hub, Office of Community Service Learning, and the Kroc School of Peace Studies.

Torero Meal Plans

Oct 16

Choose from several flexible plans that provide a variety of delicious, nutritious food at a great value and are tax free.

Apple Festival 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Pavilion Dining, SLP Celebrate the autumn harvest with apples! FREE

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Oct 9

Nov 19 Thanksgiving Dinner

Farmer’s Day

A USD Tradition 4:30 - 9 pm Pavilion Dining, SLP Cost: 1 meal plan “meal” swipe or $13.65

11:30 am - 1:30 pm Valley Community Garden Live music, FREE food and fun! (Behind Mission Crossroads)

Dec 10 Christmas Dinner A USD Tradition 4:30 - 9 pm Pavilion Dining, SLP Desserts in Forum C Cost: 1 meal plan “meal” swipe or $13.65

Nov 17 - 22 International Week Enjoy culinary delights from around the globe! Celebrate the Grand Opening of USD’s new Madrid Center in Spain with special dishes featured in campus dining.

Dec 14 Late Night Breakfast 9 - 11 pm Pavilion Dining, SLP Cost: 1 meal plan “meal” swipe or $13.65

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Who are the Safe Space Allies? The Safe Space Allies Network was created by the United Front Multicultural Center. It serves to enhance the ability of students, staff, administrators, and faculty to demonstrate proactively and personally the University’s core value of community—regardless of sexual orientation or other identity. Grounded in Catholic Social Thought, the University’s mission affirms that all human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society.

Safe Space Ally Trainings We offer Safe Space Ally Trainings multiple times per semester. They are two-and-a-half-hour trainings facilitated by the Rainbow Educators. During the training, participants will: explore anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender bias in their lives; establish qualities of an effective ally and set boundries for ally work; learn language for discussing LGBT issues and clarify terms & concepts regarding gender and sexuality; learn strategies for intervening in anti-LGBT bias; and learn how to be a supportive ally when someone comes out to them. Please visit our website to view the current training schedule and sign up. www.sandiego.edu/safespaceallies

On-CAMPUS Resources PEER to PEER This program and student organization provide a space for education and community building. Both offer student support and a means for socializing. The Rainbow Educators www.sandiego.edu/re USD PRIDE Search Pride at the University of San Diego on

STUDENT CENTERS These centers provide a wealth of knowledge and expertise with regard to student support. Center for Health and Wellness Promotion www.sandiego.edu/chwp Counseling Center www.sandiego.edu/usdcc United Front Multicultural Center www.sandiego.edu/unitedfront Women’s Center www.sandiego.edu/womenscenter

Also, please visit the LGBTQ resource website at www.sandiego.edu/lgbtq

OFF-CAMPUS Resources The Center The Center provides direct program services to the many different facets of the LGBT community. www.thecentersd.org The Trevor Project The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBT youth. www.thetrevorproject.org

Online News Stay updated with news and information most relevant to the lives of community-minded LGBT San Diegans. www.sdgln.com www.lgbtweekly.com www.gay-sd.com

Join us for a fun opportunity to meet and mingle with other graduate students. Appetizers will be provided!

Social Hour for Student Professionals October 23 5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:00 PM Casa Guadalajara Sponsored by Asian Students International Association (ASIA) Latino Graduate Student Association (LGSA) Contact: michellej@sandiego.edu msnakamura@sandiego.edu

School Year 2014-2015

A.S.I.A.

ASIAN STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION Looking for ways to get involved? Want to represent your peers?

A.S.I.A. is looking for a First-Year Representative from all departments of SOLES!! Interested? Contact: asiangrads@gmail.com

In!the!summer!of!2014,!a!group!of!graduate!counseling!students!journeyed!to! Bali,!Indonesia!to!study!Clinical!Mental!Health!Counseling,!Risk!Assessment,! and!Trauma.!By!immersion!of!culture,!students!were!able!to!reﬁne!their!work! and!commit!to!the!development!of!a!much!more!biopsychosocial!approach! to!clinical!pracGce.!! ! This!is!a!special!Balinese!presentaGon!on!how!to!approach!the!psychology!of! people!from!Asian!and!collecGvist!perspecGves.!Ideal!for!Psychology!and! Counseling!majors,!undergraduate!and!graduate!alike,!this!allows!students!to! understand!how!to!globalize!their!training,!while!developing!a!much!more! open!view!of!mulGcultural!issues!in!counseling.!! “Are!you!sure!you!want!to!be!a!counselor?”! !!

United Front Multicultural Center !

“Embracing Identities. Empowering Communities.” The UFMC offers many programs throughout the year that enhance the student experience. We encourage you to take special advantage of the four programs highlighted below. Attend a Language Matters workshop to raise awareness about the importance of using inclusive language. The workshop examines the power of words and explores different ways to communicate the same message while honoring and respecting our identities and diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We educate students about the language we use, its impact, and how to choose alternatives that best articulate our thoughts. We challenge everyone to “think before you speak” and to be a catalyst for change.

#WhatsTrendingUSD !

What do you get when you mix Buzzfeed, celeb tweets and Fox5 San Diego News? #WhatsTrendingUSD is a dialogue series that brings students, faculty, and staff together to discuss hot topic current events, sociopolitical issues, and pop culture that are trending in the news and social media. Discussions may range from the effects of FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil to the impact of the “D” requirement at USD. Don’t miss out USD! Rock your soapbox (and fill your lunchbox as food will be provided) on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 12:30-1:30pm at SLP 418. Request a Rainbow Educator presentation! We have a list of set workshop topics for you to choose from or you can "build your own" workshop. Please visit www.sandiego.edu/re for presentation options and complete the online request. Presentation content is aligned with the program's purpose to build awareness, educate, and engage the USD community around identities such as sexual orientation, gender, race, ethnicity, and class, while promoting the inclusion and visibility of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered communities.

Greater Than Yourself Retreat

The annual GTY Retreat is a free, two-day program bringing together a diverse set of students to explore !! personal awareness and identity, learn leadership concepts and strategies, and build campus relationships and alliances. Students develop their knowledge of self and others, enhance their awareness of intergroup dynamics, and expand their “toolkits" of campus resources and involvement opportunities. This year’s retreat is Sept. 26-28 in Pine Valley.

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Mental Health Awareness Week starts October 6 QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training Tuesday, October 7 at 1:00 pm UC 128 According to the 2012 USD Health Survey, nearly 20% of USD students reported feeling overwhelming anxiety at some point in the past two weeks. Sadness, anxiety and loneliness are just a few of the warning signs someone might display if they are struggling. These trainings are designed to help you spot early signals, teach participants how to begin a conversation with someone who is in distress and walk them through how to make a referral for assessment by a professional. Learn how to recognize a mental health emergency and what you can do to get someone at risk connected with the resources they need. Register now!

Mental Health Screening Thursday, October 9 from 4-6 pm UC Forums Stop by and show your support for mental health and get a quick check up to make sure that everything is going well in your world! We will be giving away donuts and raffle prizes!

Out of the Darkness Community Walk Saturday, October 18 at 10am Join Team USD and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at the Out of the Darkness Community Walk. This walk promotes awareness about mental health and highlights suicide prevention efforts in our community while connecting those who may be struggling to resources at USD and in San Diego. Register now to join team USD! We will also be providing free MTS cards for free transportation to the event for the first 25 people who email us at uareusd@sandiego.edu Â

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Sept.!11!

Co+Rec!Dodge!Ball!(6x6)!

Tuesdays,!7+11pm!

Sept.!11!

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Wed.!or!Thurs.,!7+11pm!

Sept.!11!

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Men’s:!Wed.,!7+11pm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Co+Rec:!Tues.,!7+11pm!

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Co+Rec!Slow!Pitch!So0ball!

Mondays,!7+11pm!

Sept.!25!

Doubles!Tennis!(Men’s,!Women’s!or!Co+Rec)!

Mon.!or!Wed.,!7+11pm!

Sept.!25!

Basketball!(3x3!Men’s,!Women’s!or!Co+Rec)!

Mon.!or!Tues.,!7+11pm!

Oct.!2!

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