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Top Hot Careers for College Grads

Just what constitutes a hot job for a college grad? For the fourth straight year, a research team at UC San Diego Extension examined that question.

Campus Comes Alive with Innovative Programs During Summer Session

Though many people may imagine that UC San Diego looks empty during the summer session, the university actually bustles with alternative activity. In addition to the two summer sessions for UC students, a multitude of summer camps and programs take over campus. This includes programs for pre-college students that aim to educate young minds and direct them to a future at a four-year university such as UC San Diego.

Exploring Our Ocean Origin

Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla proclaimed his love for the ocean at a Scripps Institution Oceanography welcome reception, which was part of the Making Connections plan to introduce the new leader to the campus and community. There was just one caveat: as a non-swimmer, Khosla said, “I love looking at the water, just not being in it.”

Showcasing the Power of Academic Medicine

Our new Chancellor made the rounds with physicians and administrators at the UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest on Aug. 6. Pradeep K. Khosla said it was important for him to visit the hospital because of our commitment to the Hillcrest community and the clinical programs offered there.

Campus Leaders Welcome Our New Chancellor

After a busy first day meeting with faculty, students, alumni and community members, new Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla received a warm welcome at the first signature event in the Making Connections plan to introduce him to the campus and community.

Former UC San Diego Foundation Chair and Wife Endow $4 Million Fellowship Fund

Jerome and Miriam Katzin have endowed a $4 million fellowship fund to support UC San Diego graduate students. UC San Diego’s more than 5,000 graduate students raise the caliber of the university’s work by advancing groundbreaking discoveries, driving innovation, and generating new knowledge and leadership that will make a difference locally, nationally and around the globe. The Katzins hope that their gift will also inspire others to support graduate education at UC San Diego.

Illuminating Energy Innovation and Initiatives

New Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla recently went on a behind-the-scenes tour to see what makes UC San Diego one of the nation’s greenest universities. The tour was part of the Making Connections plan to introduce the Chancellor to the campus and community. It was designed to show Khosla how “we lead” in energy conservation and sustainability initiatives.

UC San Diego Alumna Gives $100,000 to International Undergraduate Research Program

The University of California, San Diego’s international research program Pacific Rim Undergraduate Experiences (PRIME) recently received a pleasant surprise—a $100,000 gift from young alumna Haley Hunter-Zinck. The funds will support the greatest needs of the PRIME program, including assistance for future students who travel to the Pacific Rim to conduct research. Hunter-Zinck made the donation in memory of her late mother, Jennifer Zinck.

New Chancellor Receives Enthusiastic Welcome at Annual Staff Picnic

UC San Diego’s new chancellor received a near rock-star welcome as he greeted the nearly 4,000 staff members who turned out at the annual UC San Diego All Staff Picnic Friday. The event was part of the Making Connections plan to introduce Chancellor Pradeep Khosla to the campus and community.

Geisel Library Exhibit Traces Chicano Activism in San Diego

“There is an old saying that people without a history is like a tree without roots,” said Herman Baca, founder and longtime chairman of the Committee on Chicano Rights. “It’s important for people to know their history, especially when they face the same struggles and issues today that their community has faced for generations.”