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<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt">**About Grad Summit 2023:**</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt">**Date:**</span></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt"> November 4, 2023</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt">**Location:** </span></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt">UCLA Kerckhoff Grand Salon</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">This year, we are focusing on four themes that are at the heart of higher education advocacy:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt">1. **Financing Graduate School: Challenges and Opportunities**</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt">2. **Campus Climate for Graduate and Professional Students**</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt">3. **Access and Disability Justice**</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt">4. **Student Health**</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">These themes encompass the core challenges and opportunities in higher education today, and we are seeking passionate individuals who can contribute their expertise to the conversation.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt">**Why Encourage Your Students to Apply:**</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt">**Empowerment:** </span></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Grad Summit provides a platform for students to share their insights, research, and experiences. It's an opportunity to empower the next generation
of higher education professionals.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt">**Networking:**</span></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt"> Students will connect with like-minded peers, faculty members, and advocates, fostering valuable relationships beyond the event, such as
<b>California’s Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber, who is a UCLA triple alum.</b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt">**Advocacy:**</span></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt"> By participating, students can actively engage in advocacy and contribute to developing innovative solutions to the challenges facing higher education.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt">**Travel Support:**</span></b><span style="font-size:13.0pt"> We are pleased to offer the
</span><a href="https://forms.gle/VprkKvQy9uoHkyjr5" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">UCGPC Grad Summit 2023 Travel Award</span></a><span style="font-size:13.0pt">, a needs-based award that can help cover travel expenses, with awards of up to
$300.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt">**Application Details:**</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Students can apply to be presenters or panelists by October 8, 2023, using the following link:
</span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdq9QIABYKOYYA-QpeafSpslInFlNF0Kw0wHDGvDywPoQxXoQ/viewform" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdq9QIABYKOYYA-QpeafSpslInFlNF0Kw0wHDGvDywPoQxXoQ/viewform</span></a><span style="font-size:13.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Register to attend only: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfL6E_kzwekmVBaGNls3fccikhVGzJy2G-yqJZXJ48I4j-6Qw/viewform" target="_blank">
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at
</span><a href="mailto:info@ucgpc.org" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">info@ucgpc.org</span></a><span style="font-size:13.0pt"> and
<a href="mailto:outreach@ucgpc.org" target="_blank">outreach@ucgpc.org</a>. We are here to assist and provide any necessary details.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Thank you for considering this opportunity. We hope to see talented graduate and professional students from your campus actively contributing to Grad Summit 2023. Together, we can shape the future of graduate
education at the UC.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Warm regards,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="color:black">Exciting news! The UCGPC Graduate Summit 2023 is just around the corner, and we're calling on passionate graduate students like you to take center stage. This is your chance to share your
expertise, insights, and experiences with our vibrant UC graduate and professional student community.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">What's in it for you?</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><u><span style="color:black">Be a Presenter or Panelist:</span></u><span style="color:black"> Showcase your knowledge and contribute to important conversations on higher education, equity, and community engagement.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><u><span style="color:black">UCGPC Grad Summit 2023 Travel Award:</span></u><span style="color:black"> As a presenter or panelist, you're eligible to apply for the UCGPC Grad Summit 2023 Travel Award—a needs-based
award designed to assist with travel expenses. Up to $300 is up for grabs!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="color:black">Simply fill out the application form by October 15, 2023, to be considered for this exciting opportunity:
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