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UC San Diego Wins SANDAG Bike to Work Corporate Challenge

July 8, 2013

The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) recently announced the University of California, San Diego as a winner of the 2013 Bike to Work Corporate Challenge. The university was honored in the “Mega Employer” category, as part of the regional competition organized by iCommute, SANDAG’s Transportation Demand Management Program. The challenge was held during May 2013 to recognize National Bike Month.

UC San Diego Icon Walter Munk to Receive Roger Revelle Medal

June 13, 2013

World-renowned oceanographer Walter Munk is already an icon at the University of California, San Diego. Now, he is the recipient of an award named for another iconic campus leader—the “father” of UC San Diego, Roger Revelle.

UC San Diego Student-Run Free Clinic Project Receives Boost as Part of May 16 Gala

May 15, 2013

The UC San Diego Student-Run Free Clinic Project will host its 15th annual fundraiser gala, “Light up the Night” on Thursday, May 16.

Survivor Beach to ‘SUP-port’ Quest to Conquer Cancer June 2

May 13, 2013

UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center will host the 7th annual Survivor Beach on Sunday, June 2. The event, which has become a La Jolla tradition, will feature a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) competition, beach festival with food trucks and more.

Business Leader, Author Robert E. Price Shares Legacy of Price Club Founder, Sol Price, May 6

April 29, 2013

The University of California, San Diego will present an evening with Robert E. Price on May 6 at 4 p.m., including a talk and book-signing by the international businessman, philanthropist and author of the book, “Sol Price: Retail Revolutionary and Social Innovator.” The event is free and open to the public.

Fiesta de las Estrellas Celebrates ‘Star’ Scholars at UC San Diego

April 25, 2013

The UC San Diego Hispanic Scholarship Council will host its 16th annual Fiesta de las Estrellas April 25 to raise scholarship funds for outstanding students, with an opportunity for donors to meet the students whose lives will be transformed by their gift.

UC San Diego Receives Diamond Award from SANDAG for Alternative Transportation

April 11, 2013

The University of California, San Diego has received a SANDAG iCommute Diamond Award in recognition of the university’s contributions to alleviating the region’s traffic congestion and greenhouse gases with alternative transportation options.

Kyoto Prize Laureate and Cell Biologist Yoshinori Ohsumi to Speak at UC San Diego March 13

March 1, 2013

World-renowned molecular cell biologist and 2012 Kyoto Prize laureate Yoshinori Ohsumi, Ph.D., will speak at the University of California, San Diego, March 13 at 3:30 p.m., as part of the annual Kyoto Prize Symposium.

Annual Heart of San Diego Gala Honors Audrey Geisel Feb. 9

January 23, 2013

The University of California, San Diego’s 16th annual Heart of San Diego Gala will honor local philanthropist and community leader Audrey Geisel Feb. 9 at the Grand Hyatt Aviara Resort. The formal fete will include dinner, dancing and a silent auction. Former San Diego Charger Rolf Benirschke will serve as the evening’s emcee. All proceeds from the event will benefit the UC San Diego Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center.
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