Cal Veteran Services Center

Stop by the CVSC tomorrow, September 26, for CVSC Tuesdays from 12:30pm to 2:00pm to welcome Riva Szostkowski, our new Academic Success Counselor!

Check out our latest email... https://mailchi.mp/a8b8f63b06fc/september-6-2022-updates-and-announcements-9277226?e=[UNIQID]

Highlights:
-Career Mentorship Program, Thursday September 22
-Whitewater Rafting, Friday September 30
-CVSC Scholarship
-VA Mental Health Counseling at the CVSC

-Cal VS Arizona Tailgate (free tickets available for the game), Saturday September 24

September 21, 2022 Events and Announcements When: Sunday October 2, 3:00 pm. Where: Hertz Hall Join the Air Force Band of the Golden West and UC Berkeley Band for a concert/ afternoon of music on Sunday October 2 starting at 3:00 p.m. at Hertz Hall.

COAAR Workshops

Come learn to maximize your earned VA Education Benefits and Financial Aid Awards. The remaining COAAR workshops are all hybrid.
Location 102 Hearst Memorial Gym and on Zoom: HTTPS://BERKELEY.ZOOM.US/J/97929801830

Dates and Time:
Tuesday 9/13 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Wednesday 9/14 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Thursday 9/15 1:00pm to 2:30pm (Co-hosted by the Student Parent Center)

EOP is excited to partner with the Berkeley Art Studio in providing FREE art classes to low-income EOP students (Pell Grant / Dream recipients). Please share this announcement widely with your communities.

Students can apply directly through this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeG9dhao__LX-Wgq7a3Fow-34UuHqXlur8qnoWGAUZq-iq3Ww/viewform. which can also be found on the Berkeley Art Studio website here. Fall courses are open now.

Reminder that today from 4pm to 530pm is the GBO Affinity Spaces: Veteran and Military-Connected Student Welcome at the CVSC! All are invited to come. Food and beverages will be provided.

Please help us to better tailor our Career Mentorship Program workshops this coming semester by filling out this survey. We are hoping to gain a better insight as to the career fields you are interested in.

https://forms.gle/xV1mcxHNW1j3HwiE6

Scheduled dates of workshops:
Session #1 - Thursday - 9/8 Overview of various industry fields and networking approaches
Session #2 - Thurs 9/22 How to find an internship or career job in your fields
Session #3 - Thurs 10/6) Interviewing approaches for various industry fields
Time: (1730-2100)
Location: Cal Veteran Services Center (102 Hearst Memoria Gym)

https://forms.gle/xV1mcxHNW1j3HwiE6

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Fung Fellowship Applications Open For Class of 2023 and 2024 Transfers
What is the Fung Fellowship?

UC Berkeley's Fung Fellowship is a unique opportunity for rising juniors and seniors - including incoming transfers - from all majors to create innovative solutions to address real-world health and conservation challenges alongside community and industry partners. Fung Fellows will tackle pressing issues using the iterative human-centered design process, area specific principles, and emerging technology. The Fung Fellowship has two tracks: Health + Tech and Conservation + Tech.

Apply by Friday, July 29

The Fung Fellowship experience:
• Explore a new interdisciplinary landscape
• Experience the design process from prototype to product
• Embark on a community-based project to gain real-world experience
• Establish yourself as a young leader in an emerging field

Next steps:
• Learn more about the program at: fungfellows.berkeley.edu
• Connect with a current Fellow and stay tuned: bit.ly/FF22-Interest
• RSVP to join our virtual info session on Friday, July 8: bit.ly/FFInfoJuly8
• Apply by Friday, July 29 at 11:59pm PT: bit.ly/FFApply2022

Congratulations Newly Admitted Cal Veterans

tinyurl.com/2022veteranadmit

We invite you to join us for some great events and activities that will take place during the weekend of May 6 to May 8 on and near the UC Berkeley campus as part of Golden Bear Welcome Transfer Weekend.

As part of the larger campus events, the Cal Veteran Services Center and Cal Veterans Group will be hosting a few different events:

Friday May 6, 2022
5:00pm to 7:30pm: Veteran and Military-Connected Community Mixer (Location TBD), appetizers will be provided

Saturday May 7th, 2022
12:00pm to 2:00pm: Veteran and Military-Connected Student Welcome at the Cal Veterans Services Center (102 Hearst Memorial Gym), workshop going over financial aid, VA Education Benefits, housing, and a student Panel. Lunch will be provided
5:00pm to 10:00pm: Cal Veterans Group and Cal Veteran Services Center Hail and Farewell Gala at Riggers Loft (1325 Canal Blvd, Richmond, CA 94804), newly admitted students will be provided tickets free of charge. Business casual attire.

The annual Hail and Farewell is an opportunity for our community to come together and welcome our newly admitted veteran and military-connected students and congratulate our graduating students. We ask that you wear business casual attire, although this should not keep you from coming if you are not able to.

If you will be traveling a great distance to be here, we have limited opportunities for lodging (check-in on Friday, May 6 with check-out Sunday, May 8th), so we hope that you will join us for this great weekend. Lodging is provided on a first come first serve basis. Additionally, you may be sharing a room with another newly admitted student veteran.

Please confirm your attendance by Tuesday, May 1st, 2022 at 4:00pm

Feel free to phone us at 510.642.0083 or email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.

Congratulations Newly Admitted Cal Veterans We invite you to join us for some great events and activities that will take place during the weekend of May 6 to May 8 on and near the UC Berkeley campus as part of Golden Bear Welcome Transfer Weekend. As part of the larger campus events, the Cal Veteran Services Center and Cal Veterans Group will...

Veteran and Military-Connected New Student Mixer

Connect and welcome newly admitted veteran and military-connected students at Bobby G's this Friday May 6, 2022 from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. Pizza and appetizers will be provided!

Last few days to get your tickets! Get them ASAP!

2022 Cal Veteran Services Center & Cal Veterans Group Hail and Farewell

Join the Cal Veteran Services Center and the Cal Veterans Group at the annual Hail and Farewell on Saturday May 7, 2022 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm at Riggers Loft (1325 Canal Blvd, Richmond, CA 94804). The Hail and Farewell is an opportunity for the veteran and military-connected community on campus to be in community as we welcome and congratulate newly-admitted students and celebrate graduating students.

Tickets are now free for newly admitted students, current students, and guests under 16 years old!*

Get your tickets today: tinyurl.com/2022hailandfarewell

*Funds received for previously purchased tickets will be refunded, contact [email protected] or [email protected]

If you would like to enroll in VA Healthcare, stop by the CVSC today, 4/26/2022, at 12pm to connect with Matthew Smith from the SFVHA!

Congratulation and Welcome Transfer Class of 2024! 💙🐻

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Love,
CE3

Good morning, the CVSC will be closed today, April 21, and tomorrow, April 22, this includes the study room. We will be providing services remotely. If you need any assistance hop on one of the zoom sessions, email a peer advisor, [email protected], or Luis, [email protected]. CE3 programs and activities in Chavez and bNorth will also be remote today and tomorrow. Thank you.

Join us for CVSC Tuesday today from 12:30pm to 2:00pm. Our guest today will be Danielle Davidson, LCSW, from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Danielle will be giving an overview of programs and services offered by CAPS as well as a presentation on stress management.

Stop by the CVSC or join the session on Zoom: https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/98558413307

April 18, 2022 Announcements and Updates from the CVSC: https://mailchi.mp/8ad66c68ee19/4182022-message-from-the-cvsc

4/18/2022 Message from the CVSC We will be hosting Danielle Davidson, LCSW, from Counseling and Psychological Services for a session on programs and services offered as well as Stress Management.

📢 Looking for a summer internship or job? The Summer Internship & Career Fair is happening from 1-5pm TODAY!

https://berkeley.joinhandshake.com/edu/career_fairs/31693

Happening today at 4pm. We are kicking off the CVSC/CVG Career Mentorship Program. We will be introducing the program as well as having a few veteran alumni panelists for a Q&A.
https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/92476958289

https://veteran.berkeley.edu/current-students/career-mentorship-program

A few upcoming events and announcements...
https://mailchi.mp/c846dbc1d085/442022-message-from-the-cvsc

4/4/2022 Message from the CVSC The Cal Veteran Services Center is proud to announce the CVSC Scholarship for the Spring 2022 semester.  This scholarship will provide up to $2000 to veteran and military-connected students who demonstrate financial need and their contribution to the military community at UC Berkeley and beyond.  ...

From the UC Berkeley Food Pantry

https://tinyurl.com/Spring22pets

In honor of National Pet Day, through our partnership with 211 and DoorDash, we have the opportunity to gift up to $10 treats, toys, and or small essential items for your pet(s)! We can deliver pet items to our UC Berkeley Campus Community Members who live within 15 miles of campus.

Please note, DoorDash requires that recipients are within 15 miles of campus to receive a delivery. Funding is limited so we may not be able to fulfill all requests.

Once we receive your submission we will reach out from [email protected] to share updates and delivery details.

While we know this is more limited than the pet pantry we've done in the past, we are still working on acquiring funding for another Emergency Pet Supply Pantry. In the meantime, we hope you and your pets enjoy the gifts and have a wonderful National Pet Day!

Deadline to fill out this form is Thursday 4/7 at 8am.
We will be placing orders on Thursday, April 7th and hope to deliver the following 2 weeks!

Join us for the next CVSC Tuesdays on April 5, 2022 where we will be hosting Raymond Banks, Navy Veteran and Cal Athletic Student Center Tutor, for a session on critical thinking and writing.

Location: CVSC (102 Hearst Memorial Gym) with the option to join via Zoom: https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/98558413307

Lunch will be provided.

The annual VetsinTech Invasion 2022 conference is around the corner on April 16 (Saturday). This event focus on our 3'Es: Education, Employment, and Entrepreneurship - and brings together military veterans and military spouses from around the country for a day of panel discussions, workshops, and networking with recruiters and leaders from Silicon Valley’s most innovative companies! Register today and join us.

http://dashboard.tweematic.com/newsletter/301-1-207831

dashboard.tweematic.com The annual VetsinTech Invasion 2022 conference is around the corner on April 16 (Saturday). This event focus on our 3'Es: Education, Employment, and Entrepreneurship - and brings together military veterans and military spouses from around the country for a day of panel discussions, workshops, a...

CVSC March 22, 2022 Events, Updates, and Announcements

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Events, Updates, and Announcements Join fellow women veterans for lunch, community, and conversation on Memorial Glade on Thursday March 31, 2022 at 12:00 pm.  Students, staff, faculty, and alumni women veterans are welcome.  Lunch will be provided, please see included menu for lunch options. Please RSVP by Sunday March 27, 2022, 4...

Join us tomorrow Tuesday March 15 from 12:30pm to 2:00 pm at the CVSC (102 Hearst Memorial Gym) for the first CVSC Tuesdays in over two years!

Our guest will be Susan Derwin and Christoffer Bovbjerg, UC Santa Barbara Summer Veterans Writing Workshop. Zoom Presentation will be streamed . Meeting ID: 817 8464 5491.

For more information on the UC Santa Barbara Summer Veterans Writing Workshop, visit: https://www.ihc.ucsb.edu/public-humanities/uc-vww/. This is a free one week workshop, that includes free housing, meals, and travel.

Come have lunch, learn about the UCSB Summer Veterans Writing Workshop, and connect with over community members.

March 7, 2022 Message from the CVSC

https://mailchi.mp/72a4fc1fb203/03072022-message-from-the-cvsc

03/07/2022 Message from the CVSC The Cal Veteran Services Center is proud to announce the CVSC Scholarship for the Spring 2022 semester.  This scholarship will provide up to $2000 to veteran and military-connected students who demonstrate financial need and their contribution to the military community at UC Berkeley and beyond.  ...

From Berkeley Summer Sessions:

Summer Opportunities Fair
Wednesday March 9, 2022
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Lower Sproul Plaza

Wondering what to do this summer?

Join Berkeley Summer Sessions and departments across campus for our Summer Opportunities Fair on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 from 2-4pm, in Lower Sproul Plaza to learn about exciting summer options through UC Berkeley including summer courses, study abroad, summer minors and certificates, student jobs and internships, research, volunteer and service, and more!

Visit summerfair.berkeley.edu to learn more. We look forward to connecting with you!

Reminder!!!

COAAR Workshop
Join us for the last CVSC COAAR Workshop of the semester on Wednesday March 9 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the CVSC (102 Hearst Memorial Gym) with the option to Zoom in.

Learn to maximize your financial aid awards when utilizing your earned Chapter 31 or Chapter 33 benefits.

Zoom info:
MEETING ID: 936 6610 8382
PASSCODE: 515539