Hailed as a tireless advocate for the people of the diverse state of California and a champion of affordability and accessibility of higher education, California Assembly Speaker Emeritus and UC Regent John A. Pérez will deliver the keynote address during UC San Diego’s 2023 All Campus Commencement Ceremony at RIMAC Field on Saturday, June 17. Read More»
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The family of the late La Jolla surfing legend Mark “Marko” Wolfinger recently honored his memory with a gift of $3 million to UC San Diego. The donation names the “Marko Wolfinger Surfboard Shaping Studio” at the Craft Center and supports ocean research at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Read More»
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The Wagner New Play Festival has returned to UC San Diego through June 10, showcasing seven new plays written by MFA playwrights in UC San Diego’s Department of Theatre and Dance. Plays featured in the festival in previous years have gone on to be produced off-Broadway and in major regional theatres across the country. Read More»
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For more than 30 years, the Faculty Staff Assistance Program has been helping campus employees with well-being and relationships, both professional and personal. Thanks to a recent expansion in staffing, the program looks to help a broader and more diverse campus community, and also to train a new generation of counselors for employee assistance programs. Read More»
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With the support of two Teaching + Learning Commons Changemaker fellowship programs, UC San Diego graduate students and faculty members are exploring community-based learning and examining teaching practices through a racial equity lens. During the 2023 Changemaker Fellow Showcase, three fellows shared how their projects are driving positive change inside and outside the classroom. Read More»
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Biological oceanographer Simone Baumann-Pickering leads the Scripps Acoustic Ecology Laboratory, where researchers are using a network of underwater listening devices and other technology to understand the impact that human-related noise from shipping activity, military sonar and energy exploration has on marine life. Read More»
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June is nearly here, and that means…Commencement! If you’re an undergraduate or graduate student who’s taking part in Commencement then we want to hear from you! Each year, University Communications shares stories of graduating students in feature articles and social media posts as well as through local media opportunities. To be considered for our annual graduate coverage, submit your story by Sunday, May 14. Submit Here»
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Barbara F. Walter, professor of political science at the School of Global Policy and Strategy, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences. The announcement comes just weeks after Walter was elected to another prestigious honorary society, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Read More»
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