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<p class="MsoNormal">Join the 2025 Student of Color Conference (SOCC) <span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">
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<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">📍</span> Location: UC Berkeley<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">📅</span> Dates: January 31 - February 2, 2025
<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">💸</span> Cost: Selected delegates will have all expenses paid for!<br>
<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">📌</span> Application Deadline: DECEMBER 6, 2024 @11:59 PM (PST)<br>
The Student of Color Conference (SOCC) is the largest and oldest student-led conference in the University of California system. It provides a transformative space for students of diverse backgrounds to come together, share their stories, and advocate for equity
and justice. Through workshops, keynote speakers, and community-building activities, SOCC empowers students to discuss critical issues impacting communities of color and take action.<br>
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• Connect with passionate student leaders from all UC campuses.<br>
• Gain tools to create change on campus and beyond.<br>
• Build lifelong friendships and networks.<br>
<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">📢</span> How to apply: Be a part of this life-changing experience! Applications are now open for delegates, and the deadline is approaching fast. Don’t miss your chance to represent our campus.<br>
<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">🔗</span> [<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGZpZNIwnUH6HLYGmp9aEKhWDk68bL8fuuF4gv7Q-Gn00r9Q/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZJmisZETPmcV9w9dFAtqZu26O0HopANRllcgcbNDypl-igm0xnXjH1kWA_aem_hQ3mJ5vooV47qjsar4suzQ">Application
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you to everyone who submitting designs to the R'Gear contest! The finalists have been identified and the student voting is now open! <o:p></o:p></p>
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here</a> and vote <a href="https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_88uxSetTMBm615I">here</a>! <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Brought to you by the ASUCR International Students Committee!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello Highlanders! Need a break from studying? You're in luck! The ASUCR International Students Committee invites all<b> </b>undergraduate students,<b> with a special emphasis on international undergraduate students,</b> to "<b>A World
of Opportunities!</b>"<b> </b>on December 5th, 2024 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm PT at UCR HUB 268. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This exclusive event will bring international UCR undergraduate students up close and personal with the process of resume building, LinkedIn, and more through an interactive presentation and discussion. Light snacks and drinks will be provided
for all attendees while supplies last. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please fill out this form to let us know that you will be attending! We look forward to seeing you there! Here is the link: <a href="https://forms.gle/hnM9Xxu4W1RZFEWR9" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/hnM9Xxu4W1RZFEWR9</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We, the ASUCR International Student Committee, seek to ensure the inclusion and participation of campus-wide activities and academics of international students. We strive to create an encouraging environment that allows students to become
active members of their communities inside and out of the UCR community. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you are interested in becoming a general member of our committee, please contact the ASUCR International Student Director, Michelle Wang (<a href="mailto:mwang269@ucr.edu" target="_blank">mwang269@ucr.edu</a>), for more information.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Michelle Wang </b>(<a href="https://out.ucr.edu/pronouns-matter" target="_blank">she/her/hers</a>) | <a href="https://calendar.app.google/h4QktB1gkLp9bXRk6" target="_blank">Booking Page</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.ucr.edu/about-ucr" target="_blank">University of California, Riverside</a> | <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/xmichellewangx" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://philosophy.ucr.edu/undergraduate-program" target="_blank">Philosophy</a> Major | <a href="https://politicalscience.ucr.edu/majors-and-minors" target="_blank">Political Science</a> Major <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://asucr.ucr.edu/leadership/executive-branch#international-student-director" target="_blank">ASUCR International Student Director</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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