They visited the Birch Aquarium tide pools under the stars, learned about cutting edge undergraduate research and even participated in a “Thriller” style flash mob. More than 2,200 students, parents, family members and friends participated in some 20 events as part of UC San Diego’s sixth annual Family Weekend.
Recognized as one of the top 15 research universities worldwide and first in the nation for commitment to service, social mobility and research, UC San Diego has a culture of collaboration that sparks discoveries that advance society and drive economic impact. The Triton community is a vibrant population of outstanding faculty, students, staff and alumni, all invested in defining a better future for humankind and our world.
Professor emerita Margaret C. Marshall, founder of the dance program at the University of California, San Diego, has established with her husband, Mark G. Marshall, a $100,000 endowment fund to continue the legacy of dance in the Division of Arts and Humanities.
In Greek mythology, Triton is the messenger of the sea. With a trident in one hand and a conch shell in the other, he has the power to calm or raise waves. At UC San Diego, Tritons are messengers of knowledge and discovery across the globe. From pioneering climate change research to mapping the human brain, Tritons are shaping our understanding of the world and transforming society.
The University of California, San Diego is inviting students from California Community Colleges to campus for a series of events called “Transfer Fridays,” which are dedicated to educating community college students on the various pathways to transferring to UC San Diego. The series of outreach events are scheduled to take place from 11a.m. to 4 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 25 and Friday, Nov. 8.
A soulful singer-songwriter from Mali, a dance performance inspired by stories of Brazil’s favelas and a documentary following the lives of “fruit hunters” are just a few of the exciting presentations that ArtPower! at UC San Diego has planned for this year. In its 10th anniversary season, ArtPower! continues to bring internationally renowned chamber quartets, global musicians, jazz artists, dance companies, contemporary music ensembles and film directors to perform and present on the UC San Diego campus and in the community.
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