The Center for Student Engagement and Activities + Alumni Relations hosted an engagement event on Friday, Feb. 3, at our Spectrum Campus in San Diego! We had a blast being in community with our amazing students and alumni!
We enjoyed delicious food from China Express and Insomnia Cookies.
We gave away a bunch of NU Swag during our golden ticket raffles.
And of course—had fun! (We had a pretty amazing playlist if we do say so ourselves! Made in collaboration with our student clubs)
Want more? Check out these cute pictures from the event!
Avoid missing out on our future events! Keep up with us on our CSEA Linktr.ee and be sure to check out the “What’s NU this Month?” page right on this blog to view our upcoming events and the monthly student club meeting schedule!
For our next event, we will be celebrating Black History Month with our third annual Black History Month Game Night, hosted by OmegaNU and Pride@NU! This virtual event will be on Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 4-5PM PST.
Don’t miss out—reserve your spot now! Register here.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us by emailing clubs@nu.edu.
Hi, NU Community! I’m so excited to be a part of this family and connect with all of you! ✨
Let me give you a little bit of my background. I’m originally from the East Coast (Pennsylvania) but have been in California for the past five years and currently reside in Los Angeles (if you have any recommendations for food spots, let me know!). Some of my identities that are important to me include being Black, queer, and a woman. These identities greatly inform my work and dedication to inclusivity within the higher education space and beyond.
Met Him at a Bar Restaurant – Los Angeles
Echo Park Lake – Los Angeles
I received my Bachelor of Arts from UC, Santa Cruz, where I studied both Psychology and Critical Race & Ethnic Studies. Getting to study these topics was really impactful for me because I grew up in a predominately white town in the suburbs of Philadelphia where critical race dialogue was not taking place or being centered, and so getting to engage and immerse myself within these fields empowered me to continue on with this work. I was also able to learn about and understand psychology from a decolonized lens which informs the collective care models I center my work within.
During my time at UC, Santa Cruz, I was involved in a variety of student groups and served in various student roles, like my work as a Student Educator for the Facilitators for Racial and Ethnic Diversity, a Program Coordinator for the African American Resource and Cultural Center and as an RA for the Social Justice & Diversity housing. It was these experiences that helped me find my community and belonging during college, while also allowing me to grow as a leader. This is why I’m a huge advocate for getting involved throughout college and look forward to helping all of you in your journeys.
Koi Pond at UC Santa Cruz
Oakes Lawn at UC Santa Cruz
In my previous professional role, I oversaw the First Generation Initiatives program of UC, Santa Cruz’s Educational Opportunity Programs office, which serves underrepresented student populations. Being a part of First Generation Initiatives was especially meaningful to me because I, like the students I served, was the first in my family to go to college. I had an amazing support system as I navigated academia and the higher education space, so I was happy to be able to give back and be that support system for others.
I hope to eventually go back to grad school and pursue a Ph.D. in social psychology. Along the way I want to conduct research on community-oriented approaches to psychological treatment, as well as help develop more inclusive mental health treatment that centers the experiences of marginalized groups. Some of the psychologists I look up to are Carl Jung and the late Dr. Aaronette White.
In my free time, I’m definitely more of a homebody, so you can usually find me in a cozy spot on the couch with a good book, writing, or watching the newest true crime documentary. When I do venture outside, I love to find nature spots to explore, like the botanical gardens at the Huntington Library and the rose garden at Exposition Park. I also love finding new food spots, going to museums, and browsing local bookstores. I’m an avid baker and am always bombarding my friends and neighbors with various baked goods.
Some of my interests include astrology, mindfulness, tarot, plants, home décor, cooking, baking, and true crime. If you ever want me to read your birth chart, feel free to message me! (I’m a Leo sun, Aquarius moon, and Scorpio rising for anyone who’s wondering).
Here is some music I enjoy:
Here are some of my reading recommendations:
How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community by Mia Birdsong
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
We Do This ‘Til We Free Us: Abolitionist Organizing and Transforming Justice
Now enough about me, I’d love to get to know you! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me and use me as a resource as you navigate your time at National University and beyond. I am rooting for you and look forward to connecting!
P.S. I will be having Zoom office hours on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30PM PST and by appointment. I look forward to seeing you there!
The CSEA Student Voice 