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Newsletter for Fall 2024

Week of 09/16/2024

Hello Mesa,


Don't miss out on the amazing events happening on campus!

It is a great way to meet new people, explore your interests, and make the most of your college experience. Dive in, get involved, and let’s make this year unforgettable together!


Check out our latest issue to learn about Pep Rally, Club Rush, Board Game Day, Latino Heritage Month, and RRU Week, and More!

Mesa Pep Rally 2024


Get ready for an epic day at Mesa College as we show our Mesa sports teams some serious love!


** Free Food, Free Games & Prizes **


Wednesday, Sept. 25th @12PM

Location: Mesa Quad

Club Rush Fall 2024


Come meet the student clubs here on Mesa's Campus! Explore the club's booths to get to know and join the clubs that we have to offer on campus.


Tuesday, Sept. 17th - Thursday, Sept. 19th

11:00AM - 2:00PM

Location: Sunrise Plaza

Latino/a/e Heritage Month

  • Sept. 26th @ 12:30PM - Uplifting Latine Queer Voices
  • Sept. 27th @ 10:00AM - Empowering success
  • Oct. 3rd @ 11:00AM - Building Bridges for Undocumented Students

Restore, Reflect, & Unite


Join us September 16-20 for Reflect, Restore, and Unite Week (RRU). Events will incorporate various restorative and community-centered topics including voter registration, community gardening, meditation, art, dance, and interpersonal connection.

Constitution Day Celebration


Professor Nancy Marcus from California Western School of Law will present on the upcoming Supreme Court case about transgender health care, as well as other Constitutional and legal issues facing the LGBTQIA+ community.


Tuesday Sept. 17th

11:15AM - 12:30PM

@ Room G-10

Black Student Success Meet & Greet


Meet students and Mesa employees & learn about campus resources

*Free Food, Music, and Fellowship*


Monday, Sept. 16th

11AM - 12:30PM

@ The Mesa Quad

Student Art Competition

Your Vote Your Voice


We are looking for a current Mesa student to create the next 2024 "Your Voice, Your Vote" artwork. The design should encourage students to register and vote and include the following text: Your Voice, Your Vote.


PRIZES:

1st place: $200 gift card

2nd place: $100 gift card

3rd place: $50 gift card

A Panel Discussion: Historical Perspectives on Mesa College


Join us for a panel discussion with Faculty and Emeriti Professors about how the college has evolved over the past 60 years.


Thursday, Sept. 19th

11:15AM - 1:15PM

Room MC-211

Suicide Awareness Month Events


UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • Sept. 18th - Suicide Awareness T-shirt Giveaway @ 11AM at the Mesa Commons
  • Sept. 27th - QPR Training (Question, Persuade, Refer) @ 9:30AM in the AVANZA Center (I4-203)

Graduation Workshop Guide


Join to gain essential information for your academic journey! Learn information on graduation, commencement, transcripts, academic petitions, and more!


UPCOMING DATES:

  • Tuesday, September 17 @ 10:30AM
  • Tuesday, September 17 @ 2:30PM
  • Wednesday, September 18 @ 10:30AM
  • Wednesday, September 18 @ 2:30PM

Upcoming Graduation Application Deadline:

Oct 1, 2024Deadline for students pursuing a Fall associate degree for transfer (ADT)

Transfer Application Support


Sign up for one of our UC/CSU

application open labs!


🔗VIA ZOOM:

Mondays 3-4PM

Tuesdays 12-1PM

Thursdays 1-2PM


🔗IN-PERSON:

Fridays 10AM -11:30PM


@Room BT-102


Click the image above to scan the QR codes

Study Abroad Gilman

Scholarship Workshop

Learn about the Gilman Scholarship, including application tips and eligibility. Discover how to secure funding for studying abroad.


September 18

3 PM - 4 PM

Location: LRC213

Mesa College Study Abroad


We are happy to announce the Winter & Summer study abroad programs for 2025!


If you are interested in studying abroad in Japan England, or Argentina, make sure to fill out an interest form. To access a form, scan a QR code above or click on any of the 3 images.


If you need financial assistance for your study abroad program, consider applying for the FEA Scholarship!



Due: Sept. 18, 2024 @ 9 AM

Construct Your Mesa Dreams: Transfer Center Open House

  • Transfer, career and graduation guidance
  • Meet the TCE construction crew!
  • Light Refreshments and Swag!!

September 23rd & 24th

11AM - 2PM

@ TCE Center

Game Day!

(Hosted by Mesa's

Peer Navigators)


Join the Peer Navigators for board games and community! Stop by before or after your class and bring a friend!


ALL ARE WELCOME!


Monday, Sept. 16th

11AM - 1PM


Tuesday, Sept. 24th

2PM - 4PM

@ the AVANZA Center

BBQ Fundraiser for the Veterans Emergency Fund


$10 plates — all proceeds go to the Veterans Emergency Fund


Tuesday, Sept. 17th

11AM - 1:00PM

@ The Mesa Quad

Mesa Movie Night: Freedom Writers


This captivating film highlights Erin Gruwell's groundbreaking methods for teaching at-risk students.


And, as a special treat, Erin Gruwell will be joining us as a guest speaker at the end of the film!


**FREE FOOD**


Wednesday, Oct. 2nd

4PM - 10PM

@ The Mesa Quad

Scholarships Workshop


Info on internal and external scholarship opportunities, resources for scholarship search, tools and strategies for applications.


Wednesday, Sept. 18th

12PM - 1:30PM

Room K105

ZOOM ID: 909 0499 0674

Thursday Mobile Market


Visit the Campus Quad on 

Sept. 19 from 11AM to 1PM

to grab some free food at the

Mobile Market. All students

are welcome!

Self Defense Training


The Rape Aggression Defense System is a comprehensive course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training.


Friday, October 11

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

in MC 211 A/B

Register to Vote for the Upcoming Election Before October 21st!

Register to Vote:

Athletes


Register to vote in the Ozone (or bring proof or registration) and receive a FREE donut


Tuesday, Sept. 17th

10AM-12PM & 2PM-4PM

@the Ozone (BT106)

Athletic Counseling Hours for Fall 2024


Click the flyer above to see the counseling hours for Athletic Counselors Michael Temple, David Navarro, and Alondra Osuna

Student Services Hours


In-person Services:

Monday - Thursday

8AM - 6PM

Friday

8AM - 1PM


Mesa Live Chat:

Monday - Thursday

9AM - 3PM

Library/LRC Fall 2024 Hours


Monday - Thursday

8AM - 8PM

Friday

8AM - 1PM

Fall 2024 Food Services Hours


To view the full list of food services hours, click the image above

72 Fifty Mesa Restaurant Hours


Breakfast

8:15AM - 10:15AM

 

Lunch 

11:15AM - 1:00PM

 

Dinner

4:15PM - 6:30PM


Open Mondays-Thursdays. Located at MC-209.

Schedule a FREE

Tutoring Appointment


IN-PERSON

Monday through Thursday

10:30am to 3:30pm

1st & 2nd floor of LRC Building


ONLINE

Monday through Thursday

5pm to 7pm

Writing Center

Open House


All students, faculty & classified professionals are invited! Come see what goes on in the Writing Center.


Tuesday, Sept. 17th

1PM - 3PM

@ 2nd floor of the LRC

Interested in Building your Volunteer Hours?


Come volunteer at our garden, and get some FREE produce when you do so!


Thursdays, 4-6pm

Sundays, 4-6pm

Garden Location Link

Free Tuesday Garden Workshops

  • September 17th, 4-7PM Digging In (Theme: community)
  • October 8th, 4-7PM Sustainability (Theme: resilience)

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Student Health Services

Mesa Student Health Services


Student Health Services provides free care to all currently enrolled students.


We provide both Zoom and in-person appointments. Appointments are always free.


Located at I-400 building, room 209. Please call us at 619-388-2774 for an appointment.

Borderless Scholars

Undocu Family Night

Fall 2024


The Dreamer Resource Center and Borderless Scholars Program will be hosting Undocu Family Night! We encourage students to invite their parents and relatives to attend this informative event.


*Dinner will be provided*


Thursday, Sept. 19th

5:00PM - 8:00PM

@ Room D101

Borderless Scholars


Financial Literacy Series

Fall 2024


Come learn about different types of financial identities and how you can define your financial identity. Plus, learn effective ways to save money!


Expert guidance with Prof. Lesson


**Lunch will be provided!**


Thursday, Sept. 26th

11:00AM - 12:00PM

@ AVANZA Center (I4-202)

Honors Program


Looking to Transfer to UCLA


The UCLA Transfer Alliance Program allows you to enhance your ability to transfer to UCLA at the junior level from San Diego Mesa College


Join us in the Honors Center to get to know more about UCLA TAP


Wednesday, October 2nd

2PM - 3PM

Room K-108

Transfer Center

UC Santa Cruz at Mesa College


Listen to and connect with a UC Santa Cruz Representative


Get your questions addressed and pave your way to transfer!

  • Sept. 25 @ 11AM - UCSC TAG Presentation
  • Oct. 24 @ 10AM - Application Presentation

Veteran Center

Veteran Success Center September Events

CalWORKs

Drop-in sessions for CalFresh, CalWORKs, MediCal


All students are welcome to ask general questions to a Health and Human Services Agency Representative


Services:

  • CalWORKs for students with children under 18 years of age
  • Cal Fresh
  • MediCal Health Insurance

08/19 - 12/12

Mondays & Thursdays

11AM - 12PM

ZOOM ID: 859 1382 2974

CalWORKs

Fall 2024 CalWORKs

Office Hours


What we offer:

  • General Questions
  • Resources and Referrals
  • Counseling Appointments
  • Welcoming Space for Student Parents and Families

When:

Mondays - Thursdays

8AM - 6PM


Friday

8AM - 1PM


ZOOM ID: 859 1382 2974

Office: Room I4-410

CalWORKs

Parent Cafe Fall 2024


This workshop series offers students an opportunity to network with other Student-Parents and learn more about Mesa College resources.


As always, your children are welcome to join.


Food will be provided


Upcoming dates:

  • September 18th
  • October 2nd, 9th, and 16th
  • November 6th, 13th, and 20th

Location: Family Resource Center (LRC, First Floor, 113)

STAR TRIO

STAR TRIO Major Meet!


In this space, you'll be able to connect with students in your major and learn best practices for networking, a great tool in enhancing your major to career success.


Events will be held in the

STAR TRIO office (I4-308)


Business & Entrepreneurship

This workshop is geared towards those majoring in business, accounting, construction, manufacturing, and marketing!

Sept. 17th, 1PM-2PM


STEM

This workshop is geared towards those majoring in science, technology, engineering, and math!

Oct. 3rd, 3PM-4PM

Student Clubs

Join the Writers

Workshop Club!


Here at the writers Workshop, we strive to give everybody a safe space to talk about their writing.


Not a writer or english major? That's okay! There's room for you too gain extra help on any academic work or help gain interest in writing.

Student Clubs

Women in STEM Club


Join Women in STEM—a safe, welcoming space for all! We offer fun events and opportunities for research and growth in STEM fields. Everyone is welcome!


Meetings held the 3rd Thursday of every month in MS313

  • September 19th
  • October 17th
  • November 21st

AANAPISI


APD Club's First Fall Meeting


Join us for the Asian Pacific Diversity Club's first Fall 2024 Meeting. Learn all about APD and get to know your officers! 😊


Friday, Sept. 20th

11AM - 12:30PM

@ The AVANZA Center

AANAPISI


Volunteers Needed For The Pacific Islander Festival


The Pacific Islander Festival Association is looking for dedicated individuals to join us in our mission to make a positive impact in our community


Sept. 21st & Sept. 22nd



Contact Anissa Acfalle at anissa.acfalle@pifasandiego.com for questions and more exciting volunteer opportunities!

Program-Specific Reminders:

Borderless Scholars

Undcu Chats & Crafts


The Undocumented Resource Center invites undocumented, mixed-immigration status students and friends to join our Undocu-Chats & Crafts. Make friends and build community with others who share similar experiences!


*Craft supplies will be provided*


Tuesday, Sept. 24th

2:00PM - 3:00PM

@ Room L116

Borderless Scholars

Borderless Scholars Support Services Available!


Borderless Scholars seeking support resources, apply now!


  • books
  • supplies
  • food
  • transportation passes

Honors Program

Mesa Honors Program Orientations


The Honors Program offers numerous benefits, including scholarships, specialized academic advising, and an “Honors” designation on your transcript.


Please note that the deadline for submitting Honors Contracts this Fall is October 18th


  • IN-PERSON Wednesday, September 18 | 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Room D102
  • ONLINE Friday, September 20 | 10am - 11am | ZOOM Link

Honors Program


Mesa Honors Center Hours of Operation


Monday - Thursday

11AM - 3PM


Friday

APPOINTMENT ONLY


ROOM: K-108


CONTACT: MesaHonors@sdccd.edu

(619) 388-2341

PATH

PATH 2024-2025 Application Open Now!


Planning to pursue Arts or Humanities for transfer? Check out this FREE opportunity to gain support in your journey!



Weekly meetings with mentors

Activities in career exploration

Recurring workshops

Pride Center

September Pride Center Events List


  • CHIP HIV Testing Wednesday, September 18 | 11am to 1pm | Location: D102 Join us to get your free HIV tests and STD counseling! Participants can qualify to receive a $25 gift card! 
  • Positivi-Tea Time Wednesday, September 18 | 11am to 1pm | Location: D10 Enjoy a soothing cup of Tea while engaging in light-hearted conversations with peers.

Pride Center


GSA Club Fall


The Gender Sexuality Alliance Club is coming back for the Fall 2024 Semester! Get involved in ensuring equity for our diverse LGBTQIA+ population. 


  • Build connections within the Queer community
  • Expand your sets of skills through active engagement

Pride Center

LGBTea Newsletter


Check out the newest edition of the LGBTea Newsletter. Brought to you by the Mesa Pride Center.

STEM Center


Basic Programming & Electronics Workshop


Learn coding, electronics, and build projects!


  • Dates: Fridays; 9/20, 9/27, 10/04, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/01, 11/08, 11/15, 11/22
  • Time: 9:00AM - 10:30PM
  • Location: B-106


Click the link below for more information

STEM Center

Scripps Summer Research Internship Info Sessions


Scripps Research is offering 6-month support to help you find and apply for paid STEM research internships!


  • FREE 1-on-1 mentorship from Ph.D. students and post-docs
  • Resume building workshops
  • Personal statement review
  • Scientific community
  • AND MORE!

Application Deadline:

Monday, September 16th

Transfer Center


HBCU Caravan 2024


The HBCU Caravan is a Transfer Fair for students interested in attending a Historically Black College & University


Monday, Oct., 28th

10:00AM - 1:00PM

Mesa Commons & Quad

Veterans Center

The Veteran Center

is Hiring!


Interested in VA Work-Study Program?


We are looking for Veterans and/or Dependents using VA educational benefits to work on campus serving our veterans and family members.


For a full list of requirements, click in the flyer on the right.


If you are interested, please email us at SDMesaVets@sdccd.edu

Veterans Center

Active Duty & Veterans College Success Workshop


Join us for a one-day workshop for veterans and service members transitioning to college.


Learn about:

  • Adapting to college culture
  • Using campus resources
  • Transferring skills from the military to college


Friday, Sept. 27th

9:00AM - 4:00PM

Veteran Success Center


Veterans Center

University Representative Fair


Interested in chatting with college representatives who are looking to recruit student veterans?


Thursday, October 17th, 2024


Click the interest form to learn more


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