Community Engagement

Community Engagement Fellows Group Photo
Scripps Oceanography 2021-22 Community Engagement Fellows Adeline Liem, Nilusha Wanniappa, Elizabeth Thanh Tam Nguyen, Carlene Burton, Danielle McHaskell, Noreen Garcia, and Anaí Novoa.

 

Scripps EDI Initiatives  

Scripps Institution of Oceanography works to create and foster a positive and welcoming climate where we value, include, and support all at Scripps.

Scripps Community Engagement programs are open to all members of the Scripps and UC San Diego community.  In accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories.

Community Conversations

Upcoming Community Conversations can be found on the Scripps events calendar here. 

Winter 2025 

Scripps EDI invites you to join us for weekly Community Conversations & Cafecitos as we explore the Greater Good Toolkit, a series of science-based practices for a meaningful life, developed by the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley.  Each practice is organized into 3 sections: 1) Why you shuld try it, 2) How to do it, and 3) Why it works.  
 
Community Conversations are BYOL (bring your own lunch) this month, but next quarter we hope to support local eateries by providing light refreshments.  We encourage you to bring a mug/cup to Community Cafecitos as we will provide coffee and tea to sip on while we come together to create a healthier community for all.
 
  • Feb 26 - Exploring Altruism (No Cafecito on 2/27)
  • March 5 / 6 - Awe Walk
  • March 12 / 13 - CANCELLED
  • March 19 / 20 - Feeling Connected
  • March 26 / 27 - Feeling Supported

 

Here is a sampling of past Community Conversations: 

Anti-Black Racism - June 14, 2020

  • Over Spring 2020, throughout all 50 states and many other countries, national and international attention has been shifted from an exclusive focus on the COVID-19 pandemic to one combined with the pandemic of anti-Black racism.
  • This conversation was facilitated by Dr. Shaun Travers, Campus Diversity Officer & Director of the LGBT Resource Center, about systemic racism, Black lives, anti-Black racism and our own actions as individuals, leaders and as an institution.


Gender Recognition Act - November 2018

Scripps CARES Newsletter 

CARES - Community Awareness, Resources, Engagement and Support

Monthly newsletter connecting Scripps Community to UC San Diego Community Events & Resources

Subscribe to Scripps EDI Listserv.

Archive of past newsletters: 

Scripps LEARNS

Scripps LEARNS (Listen, Engage, Activate, Reflect, Nurture, & Support)

Community members are invited to participate in a series of facilitated small-group discussions around current events and topics. Participants will be encouraged to listen and learn from each other as we explore new ways of thinking and interacting with each other as a community. Space is limited. Meeting details will be emailed to confirmed participants.  Submit Participation Survey here.

Scripps Community Engagement programs are open to all members of the Scripps and UC San Diego community.  In accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories.

Scripps LEADS

Scripps LEADS (Learn, Engage, Activate, Develop & Support)

Units and Centers at Scripps are invited to participate in a series of facilitated small-group discussions around current events and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion strategic planning. Participants will be encouraged to listen and learn from each other as we explore new ways of thinking about and advancing strategic EDI goals.  Submit Engagement Request here.

Scripps Community Engagement programs are open to all members of the Scripps and UC San Diego community.  In accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories.

Community Engagement Fellows

Undergraduate and Graduate Student Fellows support the Director of Diversity Initiatives in efforts to develop and engage the Scripps Institution of Oceanography community around equity, diversity, and inclusion. Fellows have the opportunity to gain valuable leadership, community-building and project management skills while giving back to the Scripps and UC San Diego community.  Fellows assist the Director of Diversity Initiatives in the organization and planning of various events and programs at Scripps designed to (1) foster community building and collaboration, (2) improve campus climate, (3) build professional skills and networks, and (4) enhance cultural awareness and/or education by engaging Scripps Oceanography students, staff, faculty and alumni in a variety of activities and events.  View current and past Community Engagement Fellows. 

Scripps Community Engagement programs are open to all members of the Scripps and UC San Diego community.  In accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories.

 

Community Groups

Scripps Oceanography is home to a variety of community groups that create a place of belonging where all students, staff and faculty can find community, explore social justice issues, gain leadership skills, engage in open dialogue and take part in educational and social activities.

Sign up to receive information about upcoming and ongoing community events from Scripps Community Groups. 

Scripps Community Engagement programs are open to all members of the Scripps and UC San Diego community.  In accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories.

Community Groups and Meetups

Ongoing support groups for the members of the Scripps community to share their thoughts, feelings, experiences and be in community with each other.   

Scripps Community Engagement programs are open to all members of the Scripps and UC San Diego community.  In accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories.

In the past we have encouraged particular groups to come together, but all events are always open to all and all are encouraged to participate.

Examples of some of the Community Groups that have been active at Scripps listed below and are open to all.  If you are interested in helping to bring folks together, please reach out to scrippsdiversity@ucsd.edu.

Junior Faculty Monthly Meetup

Faculty and researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography who self-identify as "junior" are invited to lunch the first Friday of the month. Contact Deirdre Lyons for more information at d1lyons@ucsd.edu.  

Postdocs@Scripps

Postdoctoral scholars (postdocs) are essential to Scripps mission, and if you are a postdoc at Scripps, we want to welcome you to Scripps to begin or continue your postdoc career. More information about your appointment, benefits, opportunities, funding, policies, resources, services, and other helpful information as you begin working with your mentor can be found here.

UC San Diego Staff Association

The UC San Diego Staff Association creates community, champions staff interests, and provides opportunities for professional networking and development. More information can be found here.

Ongoing Campus Community Events  

Annual equity, diversity and inclusion events and cultural celebrations are held throughout the year on the campuses of Scripps Institution of Oceanography and UC San Diego.

Scripps Annual Events

FALL QUARTER

  • Postdoc Appreciation Event (September 21-25, 2020): Annual event held during National Postdoc Appreciation Week designed to celebrate and welcome new postdocs to Scripps
  • Veterans Appreciation Event (Friday before Veterans Day): Annual event held to recognize the service and contributions of Veterans at Scripps

WINTER QUARTER

  • Black Excellence at Scripps (February): Month-long activities that recognize and celebrate the contributions of the Black community at Scripps

SPRING QUARTER

  • Ice Cream Social: Annual community event held in April designed to get folks out of their offices and labs to celebrate Inclusive Excellence Awardees and San Diego Fellowship recipients
  • Scripps Day: Graduation festivities for Scripps Oceanography graduates. Held the Friday before UC San Diego campus commencement.
  • Staff Appreciation Breakfast: Annual event held the morning of Scripps Day that highlights and celebrates staff accomplishments and contributions
Campus Annual Events

UC San Diego hosts a variety of annual EDI events and cultural celebrations. View the calendar of upcoming events and annual celebrations.

Town Halls

Town halls are regularly scheduled to address issues of importance to international students and postdocs; international faculty and researchers; graduate students; postdoctoral scholars; staff; and the entire Scripps Oceanography community. Past Town Hall events are available for viewing by current Scripps community members. 

Winter 2025

We invite you to join us for the following in-person Town Hall events.  We recognize that this is a time of unprecedented uncertainty and change, and many of you have questions and concerns. 
 
While we may not have all of the answers, we do want to create an opportunity for us to come together to communicate our concerns, share information and resources, and be in a space where you can recognize that you are not alone, that you are a part of a community that cares, and that we are all working individually and collectively to address the many challenges we are facing to the best of our abilities.
 
Student / Postdoc Town Hall
Monday, March 17
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Eckart Sea Cave
 
International Community Town Hall
Tuesday, March 25
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Hubbs 4500
 
Staff Town Hall
Tuesday, April 1
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Hubbs 4500
 
No need to RSVP for any of the Town Halls.  Please feel free to submit your questions anonymously in advance and/or during the Town Hall via this Google Form.  We will do our best to address common themes and concerns, and we appreciate your understanding that we may not be able to answer all of the questions during the one hour.  In addition to these Town Halls, there will be additional opportunities to engage, including All Hands, Office Hours, and Community Conversations.
 
We hope you are having constructive conversations with your colleagues and peers across the Institution and we invite you to use the Google Form to amplify the voices of those members of our community who may not feel comfortable sharing those concerns at an in-person Town Hall.  
 
We encourage our community members to uphold and practice the UC San Diego Principles of Community.  

Archive of Previous Community Efforts

Behind the Badge: Community Conversations on Campus Safety at Scripps (2024)

Discussions with UCPD and other campus representatives about Triton CORE (a mobile response team at UC San Diego that provides compassionate intervention and support to students experiencing a behavioral health crisis) and other concerns about harassment and/or discrimination and campus safety

Black History Month (2022)

Community and panel discussions and film screenings.

Scripps Anti-Racism Reboot (2021)

Mondays, 12 noon - 1 pm 

January 4th, 11th, 25th

The Anti-Racism Reboot is part of Scripps Oceanography’s ongoing efforts to provide training and learning opportunities to create a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive community. Curated from the Chancellor's 21-day Anti-Racism Challenge, this weekly series is tailored for the Scripps community to learn together, with facilitated discussions that will be held weekly where participants can ask questions and process the material. The goal is to assist everyone in furthering their awareness, compassion, understanding, and engagement towards anti-racism.

Register here. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join in the Anti-Racism Reboot. You only have to register once in order to participate in any of the discussions. It is recommended that you read or listen to the material before the weekly call, and if you happen to miss a week you can re-join any time. Weekly Schedule is available here.

Community Conversation - Anti-Black Racism (2020)

Community Conversation - Anti-Black Racism - June 14, 2020

  • Over Spring 2020, throughout all 50 states and many other countries, national and international attention has been shifted from an exclusive focus on the COVID-19 pandemic to one combined with the pandemic of anti-Black racism.
  • This conversation was facilitated by Dr. Shaun Travers, Campus Diversity Officer & Director of the LGBT Resource Center, about systemic racism, Black lives, anti-Black racism and our own actions as individuals, leaders and as an institution.
Community Conversation: Gender Recognition Act  (2018)

Gender Recognition Act - November 2018

Gender Recognition Act FAQ

Unlearning Racism in Geoscience (URGE)

Unlearning Racism in Geoscience (URGE) was a NSF-funded program deployed nationwide to help Geoscientists develop policies that improve accessibility, justice, equity, diversity, & inclusion. 

The Scripps URGE pod was formed in Spring of 2021 but is no longer active.  The Scripps URGE pod was open to all members of the Scripps community.  In accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories.