Medical Students Learn Residency Fate at Match Day
Campus NewsThe Oscars haven’t got anything on the suspense and excitement of this envelope opening ceremony.
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UC San Diego Commemorates Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April
Campus NewsThe University of California, San Diego campus community will recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) throughout April to raise awareness about sexual violence and educate communities and individuals about their role in prevention. At UC San Diego, the month has been commemorated with events since 2007.
Lytle Scholarship Concert Honors ‘Harlem Hellfighters’ April 19
GivingA group of valiant African American World War I soldiers—often referred to as the “Harlem Hellfighters”—brought with them to Europe one of America’s most enduring exports: jazz. The 19th Annual Lytle Scholarship Concert at UC San Diego will take a trip through time and pay homage to those brave men with the concert entitled, “Harlem Hellfighters: Jazz Goes to War.” The concert will take place Sunday, April 19 at 3 p.m. in the Conrad Prebys Concert Hall. All proceeds from the event will benefit undergraduate scholarships at UC San Diego.
Celebrate the Preuss Promise April 17
GivingJames Noraky knows exactly what ignited his interest in pursuing a career in research: It was his experience at The Preuss School UCSD, a charter middle and high school for low-income students who strive to become the first in their families to graduate from college. During his time at Preuss, Noraky recalls undertaking a variety of science fair projects, a requirement at the school. His projects were often creative and ambitious – once, he experimented with using sound waves as a means of refrigeration. Another time he developed control circuitry that allowed muscles in the forearms to control prosthetic hands.
41st Annual Faculty Excellence Awards Honors Outstanding Teaching, Research and Service
GivingAs educators, they inspire students to be passionate about learning; as researchers, their advancements have international impact; and as citizens, they promote equitable access to education. Six UC San Diego faculty members will be honored at the 41st annual Chancellor’s Associates Faculty Excellence Awards for going above and beyond to make a positive impact in their teaching, research and service. The recognition ceremony will be held Thursday, April 2 at 5:30 p.m. in Atkinson Hall at the Qualcomm Institute.
Labor and Civil Rights Leader César E. Chávez Center of Series of UC San Diego Events
Campus NewsLatino leaders, artists and activists, such as LeRoy Chatfield, former advisor to César E. Chávez; Lalo Alcaraz, prolific editorial cartoonist; and Cruz Reynoso, the first Latino to sit on the California Supreme Court, are among those participating in the various events planned for the 2015 University of California, San Diego César E. Chávez celebration.
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