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UC San Diego’s Institute of Arts and Humanities Hosts Inaugural Events

Books & Culture

UC San Diego’s new Institute of Arts and Humanities (IAH) makes its public debut this fall with a series of events that explore issues of race, culture and social justice. The campus events, one which took place Oct. 18 and the other occurring Oct. 25 and 27, spur thought-provoking exchanges about urgent issues faced by American cities, including San Diego. The programs also tackle ideas at the core of the institute—bringing together diverse UC San Diego programs in a shared mission.

UC San Diego Composer Soars with Science and Technology

Books & Culture

Composer Roger Reynolds’ “FLiGHT,” which premieres Oct. 30-31 at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City, is the latest landmark in a career distinguished by a quest for new modes of making music. It combines spoken word, musical performance, computer sound processing and video to create an immersive multimedia experience.

Rare Film from UC San Diego’s First Official Visit to China to be Screened at Nov. 1 Event

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Library event to feature renowned China scholar Paul Pickowicz, part of First China Trip.

Rare Film from UC San Diego’s First Official Visit to China to be Screened at Nov. 1 Event

‘Dante’ Pizza Oven Fires Up at Faculty Club’s New Lounge

Events & Happenings

With the turn of a dial, “Dante” is alight, a ring of flames burning at 600 degrees. The new Neapolitan brick pizza oven at the UC San Diego Faculty Club is the centerpiece of a revamped contemporary lounge designed to host departmental gatherings, conferences, private parties and more. The campus community is invited to join in happy hour from 4-7 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday this fall quarter.

UC San Diego Students and Alumni Win San Diego “Zoohackathon”

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Over the weekend, a small group of programmers participating in the inaugural Zoohackathon had the opportunity to go behind the scenes at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and see firsthand some of the species the San Diego Zoo Global has rescued from illegal wildlife trade.

UC San Diego Students and Alumni Win San Diego “Zoohackathon”

UC San Diego’s Division of Arts and Humanities Wins Its Largest Foundation Grant

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The University of California San Diego’s Division of Arts and Humanities took a leading role to secure a $2.59 million grant award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The award supports a joint program with the San Diego Community College District (SDDCD) that helps humanities transfer students transition to UC San Diego—a top 10 public university. According to Dean Cristina Della Coletta, it is the largest foundation award the division has received in support of the humanities.