Welcome Winter GBM #2: February 16, 2016 2014-2015 Recap Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvSakJAlIzY Welcome Winter GBM #2: February 16, 2016

Who Are We? Ivana Ro, President The International Studies Student Association (ISSA) is the official student organization for UCSD’s undergraduate International Studies Program. We are a professional, social, academic and I-House organization that seeks to gather like-minded individuals who share diverse interests in international studies and international relations. We provide a platform of rich experiences and opportunities in international studies. Ivana + Clark (if he is present)

Events in Review Check out what we’ve been up to since our last GBM! Jenny

UMP: “Think Now & Think Ahead: Short and Long Term Goal Planning with ISSA” On Jan 21st, UMP mentors and mentees gathered together to participate in a goal-setting workshop. Want to get involved? Questions/concerns? Email Cassie (cshapiro@ucsd.edu ) or Jenny (jhgross@ucsd.edu).

AMP: Resume Critique Workshop On Jan 28th, AMP alumni mentors and student mentees gathered together to participate in a resume- critique workshop. Want to get involved? Questions/concerns? Email Cassie (cshapiro@ucsd.edu) or Ivana (iro@ucsd.edu).

Get Involved! Contact Cassidy (cshapiro@ucsd.edu) to hear about opportunities and have any questions or concerns answered. Visit https://issaucsd.wordpress.com/mentorship- program/ to learn more.

Documentary Screening: “Half the Sky” Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide

Discussion Questions Intro + Sierra Leone – Sexual Assault (7:25 – 38:10) Vietnam – Education (1:20:24 – 1:44) How much did you know about this topic beforehand? What is something that you learned or shocked you? Have you seen these issues manifested on our campus or in your community? What are ways that we can tackle these issues at home in the U.S.?

Announcements

Member of the Quarter Jenny Gross, Vice President ISSA MEMBER OF THE QUARTER Recognize an ISSA member each quarter for their hard work, commitment or involvement on campus! Each member will be featured on ISSA's social media platforms, and will also receive a small prize.  To nominate a fellow member (or even yourself!), click the link here: http://bit.ly/1OLIaMv

Student Soundbites Blog From students, for students Blog post topics range from summer travel stories, internship experiences to general advice ALL members are encouraged to contribute! Where students and alumni share experiences in international studies Talk about newly published posts from summer Board experiences, encourage members to read over Good way to become more involved in ISSA activities If you are interested in contributing a piece, contact Jenny (jhgross@ucsd.edu) or submit a piece on our website: https://issaucsd.wordpress.com/student-soundbites-blog/about/

Stay Active with ISSA! Rebecca Chong, Director of Administrative Affairs What does it mean to be an “active member”? You must: Attend all GBMs (2 per quarter!) Attend least one additional social or professional event each quarter (volunteering, Networking Night, etc.) If part of the UMP or AMP, meet all program-specific requirements Stay involved – via Facebook/Twitter, socializing/networking with other members, even hanging out! Stay connected by signing up for our weekly email newsletter today! To unsubscribe, email issa-exec@ucsd.edu or contact Becca directly (rcchong@ucsd.edu).

Additional Opportunities GPS events, I-House orgs, and more!

I-House Events Global Forum Language Conversation Tables Practice languages and meet new people! Every Thursday, 6 – 7 pm @ Asante Classrooms, I-House Global Forum The Global Forum hosts a weekly series of events highlighting global issues that are open to the entire campus and larger community. Topics range from climate change, refugee health, human rights, diplomacy, and more. Check out the Global Forum calendar of events. RSVP to next weeks’ event here: “Global Forum: Film Screening- Nuclear Savage” Mon, February 22nd 5pm @ the Great Hall International Women’s Day with Denise Ducheny I-House’s Winter Faculty Fellow will lead an in-depth discussion about her experience as the first woman and first Latina ever to be appointed as Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee.  Thurs, March 3rd @ 12pm. RSVP here. For more info, visit http://ihouse.ucsd.edu/

For more information and a full calendar, visit: Upcoming GPS Events Geospatial Big Data: Using Google Earth Engine for Data Science and Analysis When: Wed, February 24th @ 3:00– 4:30pm Where: Institute of the Americas For more info: http://bit.ly/1JW9UYk “Reporting from China” – 21st Century China Program When: Tues, March 1st @ 5:00pm – 6:30pm Where: Sanford Consortium, Roth Auditorium For more info: http://bit.ly/20Yf4A3 For more information and a full calendar, visit: http://gps.ucsd.edu/news-events/events/index.html Both are FREE events sponsored by GPS!

Hear from the current director of the Peace Corps! Join the Peace Corps Director, Carrie Hessler-Radelet to learn about the importance of public service and the opportunities the Peace Corps offers to make a difference around the world. When: Tues, February 23rd, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Where: Robinson Auditorium (GPS) For more info: http://www.peacecorps.gov/volunteer/learn/meet/e vents/23606/

Keep in Touch! Website: issaucsd.wordpress.com Melody and lily Email: issa-exec@ucsd.edu Facebook: facebook.com/issa.ucsd Twitter: twitter.com/issa_ucsd LinkedIn: International Studies Student Association at UCSD

Have Questions? Speak to… Email Newsletter, Membership Becca General Involvement, Collaborations Ivana Mentorship Programs Cassie Member of the Quarter, Blog Jenny Publicity/Collaborations Precious Volunteering Melody

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