Official Twitter account for the University of California Washington Program (UCDC).
Washington, DC
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π’ Join us at #UCDC TONIGHT at 5:15 PM EST, in person or virtually, for A Conversation About Clean Energy and Justice with authors Chris Benner and @prof_mpastor! ππ‘
Don't miss your chance to engage in this critical conversation! π RSVP NOW: test2436234.my.canva.site/juβ¦
Want to advocate on behalf of @UofCalifornia in Sacramento and Washington, DC? Now is your chance! Apply to be a @ucadvocacy Student Ambassador!
Apps are due Oct. 9. ucal.us/ucanapply #TeamUCAN
Join us for a conversation on race & resistance in Congress! οΈ
Author James R. Jones, @blackcapitol, discusses his book "The Last Plantation" with Liz King on Oct 2nd. Limited in-person spots & virtual attendance available!
RSVP: forms.office.com/pages/respoβ¦
103 UC athletes + 13 UC staff = GOLD MEDAL POTENTIAL! Our Golden Bears, Bruins, Anteaters, Aggies, and Gauchos are taking on the world in 27 sports and representing 31 nations at the #Paris2024 Olympics!
universityofcalifornia.edu/nβ¦
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We hope the entire @UofCalifornia community has had a happy #PrideMonth! π Our LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, and staff contribute so much to our university. Thank you for all that you do β and letβs keep working toward a world where everyone is safe to be who they are.
ALT Multi-colored happy pride banner.
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Interested in applying to be the next UC student regent? Tune in tomorrow, Feb. 10, to an informational webinar to learn more! Use the link below register. March 11 is the deadline to apply! bit.ly/484dW21
ALT University of California graphic that says "Apply now to be the next UC Student Regent" in white text on a gold background in the top left corner. There is also a picture of students sitting under a tree.
Calling all mentors! Are you a UC alum in the DC Area? Would you like to share your professional expertise with a current UCDC student?
Sign-up here to join the #UCDC Mentorship Program: forms.office.com/r/hLuuAKPv3β¦
Iβm excited about this one! When I was born, we lived right around the corner from this library and I went to preschool a couple of blocks from here. β at Maryland, USA
Calling all UC students! Shape the future of the University of California by participating in policy and budget decisions, plus gain valuable professional experience and leadership skills. Tuition & fees will be waived during your two years of service. universityofcalifornia.edu/nβ¦
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UCDC is a great way for undergraduates of all majors to live, learn, and intern in Washington, D.C.!
Participants complete 10-week internships at a site of their choice while living at the UC Washington Center.
Learn more & sign up for an info session via @UCI_OCE!
Want to be more civically engaged? We encourage you to explore three OCE programs, all of which are designed to offer tangible opportunities to learn & grow.
Sign up for an info session & get in contact with our team by visiting: civicengagement.uci.edu/welcβ¦
ALT Civic Engagement Map - silhouette of the United States with markers showing three OCE program locations: Irvine, CA; Sacramento, CA; and Washington, D.C.
ALT Irvine - Civic & Community Engagement Minor and its NEW Leadership Track. Interdisciplinary minor consisting of 7 courses (28 units). NEW 2-course Leadership Series offered beginning Summer 2024!
ALT Sacramento - UC Center Sacramento (UCCS) internship program. Quarter-long academic internship program open to undergrads of all majors. Launch your career in public service! Summer 2024 applications due February 8.
ALT Washington, D.C. - UC Washington, D.C. (UCDC) internship programs. Quarter-long internship programs open to undergrads of all majors. Live in the UC Washington Center, blocks from the National Mall! Fall 2024 priority applications due February 21.
UCDC is hiring! UCDC is hiring a Director of Academic and Student Services! Click here for more details:
careerspub.universityofcalifβ¦
Insightful piece on why colleges should make internships a requirement. ππΌ 'Internships bridge the gap between theory and practice, providing students with real-world skills crucial for success.' Check out the full article here: news.gallup.com/opinion/gallβ¦
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Arely Valencia is one of this yearβs illustrious Washington Fellows! This fall, she is taking on D.C. as a Legislative Intern in the Office of Senator Alex Padilla. To learn more about Arelyβs experiences in the UCDC program in her own words, check out her blog on our website!
Want to learn more about gentrification, racial justice, and incarceration in the nation's capital? Join us next week for a vital conversation with #UCDC's Executive Director, Tanya-Golash Boza. RSVP here: forms.gle/V93yuSXX6KAL8P8Y9
You are invited to join a discussion on DC gentrification and racial justice on Monday, October 23 from 7-8 p.m. I will be in conversation with Patrice Sulton of the @DCJusticeLab
RSVP Here: forms.gle/V93yuSXX6KAL8P8Y9
Want to get real-world experience in advocacy and public affairs? Apply by Oct. 15 to become a UC Advocacy Network (UCAN) Student Ambassador and join students from across UC who will represent student interests with state and federal lawmakers! ucal.us/ucanapply #TeamUCAN
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Congrats to former UC Regent @LaphonzaB, who has been chosen by @CAGovernor @GavinNewsom to serve in the Senate, filling the seat of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
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Since 2016 over 60 UCDC students have interned with Senator Feinstein. β[She] advocated for higher education and the UC on many occasions, helping to secure funding for critical research and support programs that make a college degree possible for students of all backgrounds.β
The University of California community mourns the passing of California Senator Dianne Feinstein. bit.ly/3PCfokX
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"Senator Feinsteinβs positive impact on our state and the nation are undeniable, and her loss will be deeply felt by all. We extend our sincere condolences to her loved ones today β the University of California grieves with you.β β UC Board of Regents Chair Richard Leib
The University of California community mourns the passing of California Senator Dianne Feinstein. bit.ly/3PCfokX
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Thanks @RepMarkTakano for stopping by the @UofCalifornia table at yesterday's Back to College Night event and chatting with #UC's Federal Governmental Relations interns from @ucdavis and @UCSanDiego! #UCinDC
