Issue #75, Spring 2024 - May

Hello Native Triton Community! Check out what we were up to in May.

UPCOMING ITRC EVENTS

Finals Study Jam

Monday, June 3rd, 2024

10am - 4pm | ITRC SSC 187

Come study and hang at the ITRC! Coffee and bagels provided. Finals Care packages will be available for pick up!

WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO

Language and Cultural Table: "Growing Up Mixed Native and Cheyenne-River Sioux" by Christine Frazier

On Monday, April 29th 2024, ITRC Student Assistant Christine Frazier presented for our Language and Cultural Table Series! She spoke about growing up mixed Native and gave a brief overview of some Cheyenne-River Sioux history. Participants learned a lot about Christine and her story.

Interested in presenting for our Language and Cultural Table Series next school year or want to learn more? Email us using the button below!

L & C Table Interest

Native American Campus and Community Engagement Series: Bonfire Night

On Thursday, May 23rd, 2024, Native students and staff hung out at Hotel Del Coronado for an end-of-year celebration. Students and staff were treated to dinner and s'mores on the beach. Thank you to Cheron, ITRC's OAR^2 Graduate Intern for her hard work in planning and executing this awesome event!

ASK A NATIVE TRITON

The ITRC is proud to introduce...

Sialoi Ta'a

Pronouns: He/him

Tribal Affliation/Indigenous Community of Origin: Samoa

Major and Year: Electrical Engineering and Fourth Year

Hometown: San Diego, CA

1. How did you find community at UCSD?

I found community at UCSD by going to more cultural orgs on campus. I started going to events on campus and found my community around sophomore year and have been active ever since.

2. What do you like to do in your free time?

I like to hang out with friends, try new places to eat, work out and play games with friends.

3. How do you want to use your UCSD degree after graduation?

I plan to start working in industry and work on projects to make my resume better. After a year, I'll start applying to PHD programs.

Each month, we profile one of our amazing Native American/Indigenous students, staff, or faculty at UC San Diego! If you would like to nominate a Native/Indigenous student, staff, or faculty member for us to feature, please email us at itrc@ucsd.edu.

NATIVE CELEBRATIONS

We want to celebrate with you!

Share your birthday, tell us about a special accomplishment, or recognize another Native Triton!

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Native Triton Celebrations

NATIVE STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Interested in Native American cultures, issues, and community? Check out our student organizations!

Native American and Indigenous Student Alliance (NAISA)

Spring Quarter GBMs:

Week 9: Friday, May 31st

Week 10: Monday, June 3rd

*check Instagram below for details*

American Indian Graduate Student Association (AIGSA)

Association of Native American Medical Students (ANAMS)

CAMPUS COMMUNITY CENTER EVENTS

GENERAL CAMPUS NEWS

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

ITRC Spring Quarter Hours:

Monday: 10am-3pm

Tuesday - Friday: 10am - 4pm

Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions, concerns, or just to say hi! We are located on the first floor of the Student Services Center, Room 187, at the corner of Russell Ln. and Rupertus Ln.