Real Places of UCD: The Native Nest

Описание: Friendly. Welcoming. Community-Centric. These are JUST a few ways to describe the community at the Native American Student Success Center (NAASSC), aka the Native Nest.

In the next episode of Real Places of UCD, Kayley Walker and Jazmin Chavez guide us through the Native Nest. Together, they drop knowledge about Native resources and programs, show off study and lounge areas, introduce us to the friendliest staff, and hype up the successes of Native students, including showcasing American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) national award-winning rocket ...you know for your next trip around the moon, of course. 🚀

NAASSC promotes academic student success, building connections, and strengthening community. NAASSC is a welcoming space and open to all students, regardless of identity, who are interested in exploring and understanding Native American experiences and engaging in productive dialogue and community with others. The center serves as a valuable resource for any student who seeks to develop their cultural competency and contribute to a campus environment that values diversity, connection and a shared commitment to the success of all students.

After watching the tour, don't forget to stop by and say hi anytime, but if you happen to come on Wednesdays, we heard there are waffles for you to enjoy 😉!

Learn more about NAASSC: https://naassc.ucdavis.edu/

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Video Description: The video starts with a 90s-themed bouncing animation introducing the Real Places of UCD all set to a fun hip-hop soundtrack. Transitioning into the video, we meet UC Davis student staff members Jazmin and Kayley. Wearing UC Davis polos, they give a tour of the Native American Academic Student Success Center, also known as The Native Nest, located at the University House. The video also features three other staff members and showcases the center’s amenities, such as a lounge, study room, computer station, meeting room, and kitchen area. Throughout the video, there are additional details shared about the center’s offerings in both graphic and audio formats.

Credits: Created in collaboration with UC Davis Strategic Communications and the Native American Academic Student Success Center — Kayley Walker, Jazmin Chavez, Adrianna Martin, Michelle Villegas-Frazier, and William Sampson.