03/31/2021
Hello everyone,
I hope you and your families are well and safe in these unprecedented times. Later today, the UCSD API community has put together a virtual Vigil and Memorial to address the violence against Asian women in Atlanta. We understand if you cannot make it, especially on such short notice. We are also trying to put together other opportunities for us to come together virtually in the coming months with just the Pilipinx Alumni Council and in solidarity with other alumni organizations. I know many of us are experiencing differing levels of grief, anger, fear and sadness over the recent uptick and historical violence against our communities. If you are a licensed counselor or a mental health practioner and would like to help our community come together in the future to grieve, vent, and/or drive actionable changes, please reach out with your available capacity. If you are in need of counseling or just someone to talk to, but do not know where to start, please feel free to reach out to me and I will try to connect you with someone.
If you would like to join the event later today, please register at tinyurl.com/ucsdmematlanta
Below is a letter from the Chancellor Kholsa addressing the shootings in Atlanta.
Stay safe folks.
Isang Mahal.
Carlo Alvear
Chair and Co-founder of UCSD PAC '17-present
Chair, UCSD Kaibigang Pilipino, '05-'06
UC San Diego Campus Notice
OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
March 18, 2021
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ALL STUDENTS, ACADEMICS AND STAFF AT UC SAN DIEGO (Including UC San Diego Health)
Statement in Support of Asian Communities Impacted by Shootings in Atlanta
UC San Diego is deeply saddened by the news that eight people, including six Asian women, were shot dead at three metropolitan Atlanta establishments on Tuesday night. We mourn the senseless and tragic loss of these lives. While the man being charged with the murders denies his actions were racially motivated, the killings come at a time when attacks on Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander communities have increased dramatically.
When faced with tragedies such as these, we often feel afraid for our personal safety and the safety of our friends and families. UC San Diego stands together with our Asian, Asian American, Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander family, friends and neighbors, and we denounce any and all acts of violence, hatred, or bigotry towards these community members. We encourage everyone to reach out to fellow Tritons to support one another and to be “in community” as we navigate this vulnerable time. Through compassionate actions, we create a campus community of care and belonging.
We understand that events of this nature can affect everyone in different ways. If you feel impacted by this and other events, or if you are experiencing feelings of grief, UC San Diego has resources to support you.
Student Affairs Case Management Services is available to assist Asian Pacific Islander Middle Eastern Desi American students or any student impacted by the violence against the Asian community.
Case Management Services:
Ana Bowens, Case Manager for Sixth and Marshall Colleges – [email protected] | Schedule a meeting with Ana
Jacqui Tejada, Case Manager for Muir and Eleanor Roosevelt Colleges – [email protected] | Schedule a meeting with Jacqui
Derek Smith, Case Manager for Warren and Revelle Colleges - [email protected] | Schedule a meeting with Derek
Andrew Hua, Case Manager for the Graduate Division, Seventh College, School of Medicine and School of Pharmacy – [email protected] | Schedule a meeting with Andrew
Students may also contact Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at (858) 534-3755. If you are a campus employee, contact the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program at (858) 534-5523. If you are a UC San Diego Health employee, call (866) 808-6205, company code UCSDMC or review information pertaining to the Employee Assistance Program on Health HR's website. Other excellent resources are available on the Asian Pacific Islander Middle Eastern Desi American (APIMEDA) website.
We condemn all acts of anti-Asian racism and violence in the strongest terms, and we continue to stand in solidarity with our Asian, Asian American, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander communities at UC San Diego, in our local community, in the U.S. and around the world.
Pradeep K. Khosla
Chancellor
Becky R. Petitt
Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
