May 13, 2021
May 13, 2021 —
In the summer of 2020, Tyler Barbero had the chance to study how residents near the Salton Sea in east San Diego are impacted by large-scale dust storms. A recent graduate in oceanic and atmospheric sciences, Barbero’s research was made possible through the Philip and Elizabeth Hiestand Endowed Fund for Summer Research Programs.
May 6, 2021
May 6, 2021 —
There have been too many dark clouds hovering over the past year during the global pandemic. To inspire a renewed sense of fun and excitement, Associated Students Concerts and Events (ASCE) has organized Sunny Days, a six-day virtual festival featuring musical performances.
April 29, 2021
April 29, 2021 —
Danielle Villa-Agustin has wondered if her life would be simpler without anxiety. In the past, she compared herself to peers, leading to feelings of self-doubt. Once she recognized that it was her choice whether to listen to the negative thoughts, she began to transform her life.
April 22, 2021
April 22, 2021 —
Each quarter, students at Sixth College gather to collectively scream a few minutes before midnight the day before finals week begins. It’s a time to let out stress and reset in advance of exams, as well as indulge in a tasty donut treat.
April 15, 2021
April 15, 2021 —
Last summer was a period of reckoning over ongoing racial violence in the U.S. An estimated 15 to 26 million peoplenationwide took part in Black Lives Matter movements in June 2020 after the death of George Floyd. There is a demand for change, and a growing number of allies who are organizing to ensure that it happens.
April 14, 2021
April 14, 2021 —
Author, political strategist and organizer Alicia Garza will serve as keynote speaker at UC San Diego’s Commencement 2021 ceremonies, which will be held June 12-13. A UC San Diego alumna and co-creator of the Black Lives Matter movement, Garza believes Black communities deserve what all communities deserve—to be powerful in every aspect of their lives.
March 25, 2021
March 25, 2021 —
Five graduate scholars at UC San Diego have been inducted into the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society for their role in cultivating inclusive environments, advocating for traditionally underrepresented students and serving as leaders through academic excellence.
March 18, 2021
March 18, 2021 —
Patients, families and hospital employees at Jacobs Medical Center can already peruse lace-like sculptures in a garden, find a moment of solace near a wall of bright butterflies and ponder paintings of peaceful landscapes. Now, a new monumental sculpture by artist Jeff Koons debuts as part of the 150-piece Healing Arts Collection at the UC San Diego Health hospital.
March 18, 2021
March 18, 2021 —
Learn to surf at one of the most popular beaches in Southern California. Don your disco outfit and lace up your skates for an outdoor skate party. Or delve into research on the science behind cheese, including a taste test. The best part—you can do it all at UC San Diego during Spring Break!
March 11, 2021
March 11, 2021 —
For many women, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought gender inequity into sharp focus. The disproportionate impacts on women have caused an imbalance in competing priorities of their multiple roles, from marriage and motherhood to career and caregiving.
