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MURC October Newsletter

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Issue #3

Hello October

Welcome Monarchs!

October is here, and so are we: your Monarch Unity Resource Center (MURC) is awaiting! Where community, empowerment, and belonging thrive.

Who We Are

We’re are the MURC your go-to hub for support, celebration, and solidarity. Founded from a legacy of student activism, we serve SDSU’s immigrant, undocumented, and mixed-status communities with compassion and strength.

Location

Arts & Letters 202

Hours Of Operation

Mon-Fri

9:00am- 4:00pm

@SDSUMURC

Instagram!

Add us on Social Media!

OCTOBER HIGHLIGHTS

Join us for a month of connection, celebration, and community

🗓️Stay tuned on IG for more events

EVENTS THIS MONTH!

This Month We celebrate our Immigrant Student Population during We Belong Week of Action!

Know Of A Transfer Student or High School Senior who may be of immigrant background and want to apply to SDSU, CSUSM, UCSD or USD?

🗓Monday, Oct 13
🕛 5:30–6:30PM
📍 VIRTUAL

Tuesdays Are 4 Tea

🗓 Tuesday, Oct 14
🕛 11:00am-12:15PM
📍 MURC AL 202

Come Grab Some Coffee and Pastries and build community with us!
🌿 Topic of Conversation🌿

Uncertainty and Fear: The constant anxiety of not knowing how political climate will impact your life and future.

Dear Immigrant parent/ guardian: A Child of Immigrants Experience

🗓 Wednesday, Oct 15
🕛 1:30–3 PM
📍 Love Library

4th Floor Room 431

Join us for a healing-focused event for students who are children of immigrants. It combines storytelling, creative reflection, dialogue, and community-building to help participants process, honor, and celebrate their immigrant experiences.

Reclaiming Your Story

🗓 Thursday, Oct 16
🕛 2:30-3:45PM
📍 MURC AL 202

Come decorate your own mini tote bag with Patricia and Ariana and enjoy some community event!

IMMIGRATION NEWS

RESOURCES

Need Help Paying for Advance Parole/DACA Renewal?

Apply for Your DACA Renewal or Advance Parole Application With ECRT!
Make sure you checkmark "Other" and specify that you need it for DACA Renewal on the ECRT Request Form

Get Your Basic Needs Kit!

Apply for the Transportation Assistance Program!

Have Questions About Your Financial Aid ?

Meet with Ivan, our Financial Aid Counselor, for one-on-one support every Friday at the Monarch Unity Resource Center!”

Are you in need on Legal Immigration Services?

Need guidance on your immigration status or policy changes? As a student/ staff and faculty you have access to free legal support available in-person or online every Monday!”

Can't make it in person feel free to schedule an appointment!

Remember Everyone Has Rights!

Come on by to grab a red card from our Center
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What is DSIG?

Dreamer Service Incentive Grant (DSIG)

Earn up to $2,250/semester

Have you filed your CA Dream Act Application (CADAA)? Do you have Cal Grant B and Unmet Need on your financial aid? If so, you may qualify for the CSAC Dreamer Service Incentive Grant (DSIG).

By volunteering 5–10 hours a week (150 hours per semester) with a K-12 school, community college, university, or nonprofit (political, religious, and social orgs excluded), you can receive up to $2,250 per semester. This is a great way to gain experience, build skills, and support your community while funding your education.

✅ Check your eligibility on WebGrants
✅ Set up an appointment with Cynthia Torres
✅ Bring your volunteer availability

Recurring Events for Fall 2025

Talk It Out

Every Monday!

📍 At the MURC!

Tuesdays Are 4 Tea

Every Tuesday!

📍At the MURC!

Reclaim Your Story


Every Thursday
2:30pm-3:45pm

📍 At the MURC!

Immigrant or mixed-status student? You’re not alone and this space is for YOU.

Come vibe with us through hands-on activities, real talk, and community care. Let’s share stories, de-stress, and uplift each other together.

Connect. Heal. Empower.

Monarch Graduation!

Graduating Next Year?

Mark Your Calendar for April 25th 2026

SDSU EVENTS

- The MURC Team

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We are the Monarch Unity Resource Center at SDSU. Subscribe to our Monarch newsletter to keep informed!