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UC San Diego Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in a variety of free events for UC San Diego’s 18th anniversary Native American Heritage Month celebration.

Two people dance in traditional Native American attire during a celebration on UC San Diego's campus.

Managing Emotions in Our Daily Lives

As part of its ongoing commitment to support the well-being of its campus community members, UC San Diego recently hosted two days of workshops entitled “Mental Health: Practical Strategies to Manage Emotions in Our Daily Lives," held in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Dalia Pimentel laughs as she holds microphone and speaks to audience, with colorful flowers and tapestry pictured.

Turning Hatred Into Hope: Burke Lectureship on Religion and Society Presents Two Powerful Conversations on Gun Violence

The Burke Lectureship on Religion and Society, presented by UC San Diego Extended Studies, was founded to provide a dedicated platform for exploring the big questions that religion was meant to answer. This season, the lectureship, which celebrates its 40th anniversary at UC San Diego in April 2025, presented two moving and resonant events about gun violence to explore how individuals and communities can persist through tragedy. Featured presenters were film producer Susan Margolin with the screening of "A Tree of Life: the Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting" and gun violence prevention advocate David Miles Hogg, a mass shooting survivor from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

Gun Violence Prevention Advocate David Miles Hogg, speaker at Burke Lectureship on Religion and Society.

Celebrating a New Fire Station—a First for Our Campus

The campus and the city gathered to celebrate the opening of Torrey Pines Fire Station 52, serving the campus, University City and surrounding communities.

Get Your Fall Fix: 6 Festive Events Happening on Campus

As the days get shorter and the air gets a little crisper, it's time to embrace the spirit of fall at UC San Diego! From spooky Halloween festivities to colorful Dia de los Muertos celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this season on campus.

Carved pumpkin during sunset with a view of Scripps pier in the background.

Great Shakeout: Increase Safety Before, During and After Earthquakes

The State of California has hundreds of fault lines running throughout it, and each year, roughly 500 earthquakes can be felt throughout the state. Everyone can take steps now to increase safety before, during and after an earthquake. Take the time to learn more this month.