[Ug-students] Undergrad Experience: April Must-Knows 🌎

Thu Mar 30 17:21:29 PDT 2023

[Undergrad Experience | UC Riverside]
Enhance your UCR experience each month with curated content by your Highlander friends and fam.

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Flashbacks From
Winter Finals!

Fourth-years Chermaine Amaya (left), Mikey Begishe (center), and Mayra Cuevas (right) living that chaotic #finalsweek life at the Student Success Center. (So relatable.)

We hope you passed your exams. And if you didn't, spring is definitely your quarter!

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[in case you missed it + if you know you know]

(in case you missed it + if you know you know)

April 3: Winter grades available<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=5e0b34468d&e=ddbc6f2e45> on R'Web.
April 3: First day of spring classes<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=10785d191d&e=ddbc6f2e45>.
April 3: Spring student aid<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=468a7693d7&e=ddbc6f2e45> refunds disbursed.
April 3: Summer Sessions<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=24941b08c2&e=ddbc6f2e45> enrollment starts.
April 4: Welcome back w/ snacks, music, and grooves at Silent Disglo<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=fe719b3985&e=ddbc6f2e45>.
April 14: Last day for spring makeup enrollment<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=db03fa3b68&e=ddbc6f2e45>.
April 14: Last day to add/drop courses in R’Web<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=49af0821e4&e=ddbc6f2e45> (w/ no fee) without a "W" appearing on your transcript.
April 21: Last day to add <https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=803c6a34d0&e=ddbc6f2e45> a course without dean approval<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=7f1bf58240&e=ddbc6f2e45>, withdraw from a course, or change grading basis<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=c0fed4cd7b&e=ddbc6f2e45> (w/ no fee).
Until April 21: Learn more about how you can support those who observe Ramadan<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=86c071c564&e=ddbc6f2e45>.
April 22: Happy Earth Day! (Check out the Sustainability Showcase<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=45c3efa45d&e=ddbc6f2e45> for earth-friendly tips.)

[Scotty Says]

▶️ Press play to learn more about the UCR Botanic Gardens<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=c5972cb14c&e=ddbc6f2e45>, aka the best way to experience spring without leaving campus. And when you're ready to visit, check out this new shortcut<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=ce1a420e91&e=ddbc6f2e45> to the gardens.

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Things To Do
"If I ever needed a boost of creativity or a pick-me-up, I walk to Picnic Hill<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=13c535d9d3&e=ddbc6f2e45> at sunset for a view like no other!"

- Gautham Sathisan (class of 2023, Business Administration, School of Business)

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People To Meet
"After decades of volunteering at the UCR Botanic Gardens<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=05466f972f&e=ddbc6f2e45> aka “my happy place” — I have my dream job. I recruit volunteers, schedule our greeters, and assist with events. Students are encouraged to enjoy our gardens, study on our benches, take hikes for amazing views, or volunteer. Hope to see you in the Gardens!

- Nancy Cullen (Engagement Coordinator & Visitor Services, UCR Botanic Gardens)

[Good Press]

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A Highlander DREAMer's dilemma

Attend the State of the Union or study for an econ midterm? Hmmm...

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UCR gets $3.8 million to support student-parents

“Student-parents” are defined as undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who play a primary role in caring for children. This includes guardians, older siblings, foster parents, and others who fulfill similar responsibilities.

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[Announcement]

🏆 Distinguished Teaching Award
Honor a graduate student teacher who demonstrated effective, impactful, or innovative approaches to teaching in the classroom over the past year. Nominations are due April 9.

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[Opportunity is Knocking]

💰Mini-Grants for Undergrad Research & Creative Activities
Undergraduate Education's mini-grants support undergrads involved in faculty-mentored research and creative projects of their own design. Students can apply for up to $1K to support research expenses or travel to present their research at conferences. Applications are due April 3.

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🏛 UCDC Academic Internship

UCDC offers juniors and seniors from any major an opportunity to combine course work, field research, and professional experience during a quarter's residence in our nation's capital, Washington D.C. Applications are due April 6.

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💙💛 Chancellor's Research Fellowship (Paid)
Chancellor's Research Fellowship is a competitive award that supports undergrad engagement in faculty-mentored research and creative activity projects. This award is open to students in all disciplines but you must have previously attended an info session in order to apply. If you're still eligible to apply, drop-in proposal writing workshops<https://ucr.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=16b960a15758a2e9f6cc8140d&id=49f7e20323&e=ddbc6f2e45> are still available on April 4 & 5. Applications are due April 10.

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💪🏽 Labor Summer Internship (Paid)
Labor Summer is an annual fellowship program that brings together young leaders and community organizations who share a vision for worker justice and labor rights. Participants are matched with a host organization for an 8-week, full-time (40 hours/week) internship. Undergrads will be paid $6,400 for completing the program. Applications are due April 13.

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💻 Digital Scholarship Certificate Program
The UCR Library is launching a six-week digital scholarship certificate program for undergrads to engage with sources that highlight student activism and BIPOC student voices from the past. Through workshops and hands-on practice during labs, students will develop practical skills with digital research tools and methods. Apply by April 28.

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