1. ISSA March GBM Documentary Screening

2. February Recap Check out everything that’s happened this past month!

3. February GBM: “Summer Internships and Opportunities” For up-to-date information regarding internship, volunteer positions and other opportunities, subscribe to our mailing list.mailing list

4. February Mentorship Social Lori Pope; Mentorship Program Social Events Chair Thanks to those of you who joined us – stay tuned for the next event! Monthly Mentorship Socials are every 2 nd Thursdays of each month, starting at 7pm! “We Love Mentorship a Latte!” ISSA-ers were able to enjoy themed snacks, a fun photobooth and each others’ company at our February Mentorship Social!

5. Member of the Month Nomination process (Deadline: Mar 13) Application process (Deadline: Mar 20) Selection process Announcement (Mar 30) Winner will be featured on our page and receive a gift card! Form will be emailed and posted on Facebook after this meeting. Lily Lo; Vice President

6. Upcoming Events & Announcements Save these dates!

7. We’re on the Web! Visit our brand new, official website at: http://issaucsd.wordpress.com/

8. Alumni Mentorship Program Launch: Networking Night Ivana Ro; President, Melody Tsolmonkhuu; Events Coordination Chair Who: ISSA Members looking to receive mentorship from alumni When: Thurs, Apr 9 Where: Bella Vista Caffé (by Sanford Consortium) Come join The International Studies Student Association at UC San Diego as we launch our new Mentorship Program at the beautiful Bella Vista Caffé! Join us for a night of mingling and networking, all set overlooking an unbeatable view! Hors d'oeuvres and light refreshments will be served. Attire is business- casual, and students are encouraged to bring copies of their resumes. Make sure to RSVP to the event here: http://bit.ly/1Nd3Iilhttp://bit.ly/1Nd3Iil

9. The Amazing Race Mentorship Social When: Thurs, May 14 Where: Eleanor Roosevelt College (various locations) What: This event will be open to all UCSD students! This is a great way to get involved and participate in ISSA subcommittees. To join the Planning Committee, contact Lori (lapope@ucsd.edu). Lori Pope; Mentorship Program Social Events Chair

10. Documentary: Living on One Dollar

11. Upcoming Events UCSD Extension Student Grant Vouchers This Monday, March 2 nd is the start of voucher week for Extension’s Spring quarter classes. The voucher program allows full-time UCSD students to receive a voucher for up to $400 off an Extension course - essentially making it possible to take a language course at UCSD Extension for free! To obtain the voucher undergrads would go to UCSD Extension Student Services Building C which is located just south of ERC and west of TMC. Students must have their UCSD ID with them. Students can only get one voucher per quarter, but can get them each quarter they are available. Vouchers are first-come, first-served and always run out, so be sure to go early if you would like to get one for Spring!

12. Upcoming Events International Women’s Day Banquet Sun, Mar 8 at 6pm @ The Great Hall Join the Student Council of ERC (SCERC) for a banquet celebrating International Women's Day. The event will feature two successful women from the San Diego community: San Diego entrepreneur Barbara Bry and UCSD's own Dr. Karen Pierce. RSVP to the event here!here For more info about events and speakers, visit http://irps.ucsd.edu/media-center/events/ http://ihouse.ucsd.edu/programs/iag.html

13. Current Opportunities China Focus Essay Contest Together with the Fudan-UC Center on Contemporary China, China Focus, the student-run blog of the 21st Century China Program at UCSD is hosting an inaugural China Focus Essay Contest. The topic this year is: What is the biggest cliche in US-China relations and why is it problematic? Students are invited to submit a 1000-2000 word essay or a 10 minute video by March 30, 2015. Two winners will each receive a $1,000 cash prize! Winners and finalists will have the opportunity to publish their work with China Focus.Fudan-UC Center on Contemporary ChinaChina Focus21st Century China Program For more info: http://chinafocus.us/wp- content/uploads/2015/01/2015_Fudan-ChinaFocus_EssayContest.pdf

14. Current Opportunities U.S. Department of State Fall 2015 Student Internship Program The U.S. Department of State 2015 Fall Student Internship Program offers U.S. citizen undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to participate in 10-week, unpaid internships that provide intensive educational and professional experience within the environment of America’s principle foreign affairs agency. Pleaes visit http://careers.state.gov/intern/student- internships for more information and to start the online application process via USAJobs. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is March 2, 2015.http://careers.state.gov/intern/student- internships For any questions or inquiries, contact Logan Ma (loma@ucsd.edu). loma@ucsd.edu

15. Thank you for coming!