When: Friday, November 6, 2020 @ 4:00-4:30 p.m.

Where: via Zoom

Come write letters with your CHC peers to send to the elderly who are safely quarantining. Quarantining alone can be challenging and lonely for seniors that might not understand what is happening currently. So, a happy letter would make their day and give them something to read as they have a meal. Many seniors do not have many visitors, especially now, so a letter is a safe way to positively impact our community. You can write a letter or draw for the seniors, and we encourage you to use stickers and colors to make the letters bright and happy! We will provide the address to send the letter to and talk about generational health, the importance of reaching out to loved ones, and share creative ideas! Check out the provided link to learn more about the organization that started this community service. Please join us for a quick, creative activity that would mean the world to a senior!

Read more: https://www.lettersagainstisolation.com/

Pre-proposal applications due November 20 @ 1:00 p.m. PST

UC Big Ideas is an early-stage innovation competition that rewards up to $20K in funding as well as resources, networks & recognition to interdisciplinary teams of undergraduate & graduate students with creative solutions to social challenges.

With 10 different social impact tracks, there is something for every aspiring social entrepreneur. Now in its 15th year, Big Ideas has funded over 500 teams with over $2.5 million– you and your idea could be next!

Kickstart your BIG IDEA today, Anteaters! For more information, visit the website or email your Innovation Ambassador Kyra Trinh at kyrat1@uci.edu. Fill out the interest form to stay updated.

Submissions are due Saturday, November 21 @ 11:59 p.m.

The Scribe, UCI’s first undergraduate medical humanities publication, is currently accepting submissions for Fall 2020! This year’s publication theme is: Resilience. We are looking for narrative works from students representing different experiences, reflections, and opinions regarding the field of health. We encourage perspectives from students of all majors or backgrounds. Pieces may range from any medium from visual art (including photography), to poetry, to long or short narrative essays. All submissions are eligible to be displayed at our second annual Narrative Medicine Symposium to be held virtually in May 2021 and published on our website and online publication. All submissions will also automatically be entered into our Arts Competition.

Submissions are due November 21st at 11:59pm to the following Google Form. Check out the “About” section on our website, thescribeatuci.com, for more details, and email us at thescribeatuci@gmail.com with any questions!

Sincerely,
The Scribe Editorial Board