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Below you'll find our post category archive. Note that many titles will have , , and at the end of the text. These help identify pages, posts, and events representing our three core values: Community, Thriving, and Wellness. To learn more about this, read about our Action Plan. These also all help support our #ActForInclusion.

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Frequently Asked Questions for University Employees About Possible Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions on University Property

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An Important Message from President Napolitano and UC Chancellors About DACA

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY We write today to share urgent news for those in our community who are in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. On September 5, the Trump administration announced it would end the DACA program, effective March 5, 2018. We strongly disagree with this decision. It threatens the future of many of our nation’s brightest minds, including thousands who currently attend or have graduated from the University of California. We are working hard to protect those who could be affected. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services already has stopped accepting new DACA applications. However, if…

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Letter from President Napolitano regarding UC’s decision to sue the Trump Administration on the unlawful repeal of DACA

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AANAPISI Newsletter – August Edition – AANAPISI Spotlight: University of California, Irvine

At the University of California, Irvine (UCI), we acknowledge the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in advancing our mission as a public research university proudly serving the residents of Orange County and the state of California. One of our recent major milestones was the designation in February 2017 from the U.S. Department of Education as an Asian American and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), giving UCI the rare distinction of being an elite research university and a Minority Serving Institution. Being named an AANAPISI is a reflection of UCI’s purposeful vision to elevate the student experience and aligns with…

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Yesterday’s Events in Charlottesville

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Applications now open for 2017-2018 CMSI Research Fellowship! Deadline July 31

Call for Applications: 2017-2018 CMSI Research Fellowship We are excited to announce that applications for our 2017-2018 CMSI Research Fellowship are now open! We are committed to supporting the scholarship of academics focusing their work on Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). This one-year fellowship carries a one-time $5,000 stipend as well as travel accommodations for one of CMSI’s national convenings. In addition, CMSI will commit to disseminating the fellow’s work in the form of a published research brief through its network of supporters and readers following the 2017-2018 fellowship year. Eligibility: All students, faculty, and scholar practitioners are eligible to apply…

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Tavis Smiley: Higher Ed. with John King, Michele Siqueiros, Douglas Haynes

The esteemed panel discusses higher education as a path to economic opportunity and social mobility. View online: http://www.pbs.org/video/3002360390/

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UCI accepts applications for nation’s first 4 + 1 B.A./M.A. Program in Asian American Studies

Asian American Studies is announcing a newly minted 4+1 program, the only one in the country.  Students who are admitted into the program will receive a M.A. in Asian American Studies after one additional year of study. Find Out More

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Homescapes/Warscapes 25/30

The UCI Department of Asian American Studies (AAS) and the Southeast Asian Archives (SEAA) are both marking important milestones during the 2016-2017 academic year. AAS is turning 25 years old and the SEAA is turning 30. The archive has a remarkable collection of primary sources on the resettlement of Cambodian, Hmong, Laotian, and Vietnamese peoples after the wars in Southeast Asia. This premier institution attracts scholars from around the world and also has an extensive outreach program to UCI students and the local Orange County communities. To commemorate our joint anniversaries, we are sponsoring a year-long celebration entitled “Homescapes/Warscapes 25/30.” The concept of…

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Resources for Supporting Undocumented Students

UCOP endorses Promoting a Safe and Secure Campus for All  Promoting a Safe and Secure Campus for All: Guidance and Model Policies to Assist California’s Colleges and Universities in Responding to Immigration Issues (Full Report) University of California Undocumented Student Resources University of California Statement of Principles in Support of Undocumented Members of the UC Community UC’s FAQs on Immigration Enforcement Actions Know Your Rights if Approached by Immigration Enforcement Agents Working with Immigrant-Origin Clients: An Update for Mental Health Professionals. Based on a Report of the APA Presidential Task Force on Immigration Undocumented Undergraduates on College Campuses: Understanding Their Challenges and…

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