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March 31, 2022
 
UC San Diego

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Cesar Chavez.

UC San Diego Honors the Life and Legacy of César Chávez
Students, faculty and staff reflect on the impact of the labor and civil rights leader
This April, UC San Diego presents a monthlong celebration in honor of the life and achievements of Mexican American labor leader César E. Chávez. The theme for 2022 will focus on “Sustaining Chávez's Legacy.” To kick off the celebration month, we invited students, faculty and staff to join in a conversation around the impact of the iconic activist’s work and legacy. Read More »
Jessica Meir.  

NASA Astronaut Jessica Meir to Speak at UC San Diego Commencement
NASA astronaut and UC San Diego alumna Jessica Meir will serve as keynote speaker at the 2022 All Campus Commencement Ceremony on June 11. Read More »
professor in classroom.

New UC Alliance Aims to Boost Latinx STEM Teaching Professors
UC San Diego's Stanley Lo leads a four-campus initiative striving to diversify faculty and inspire the next generation of students pursuing STEM professions. Read More »
 
Mojgan Amini, Wendy Taylor May, Barbara Jackson and Gennie Miranda.

Triton Women Leaders Share Four Secrets to Success
In recognition of Women’s Herstory Month, we asked four women leaders to share their leadership journey and tips for those who aspire to grow in their career. Read More »
Geisel Library.

U.S. News Names UC San Diego Graduate Programs Among Top 10 in Nation
 
Dianna Lopez

Student Community Service Officers Promote Campus Safety
UC San Diego Commencement 2022 June 11 to 12 Keynote Jessica Meir PhD.
UC San Diego Biology Lab Receives $1.4M Grant to Fight Malaria Spread »
Getting an Edge in Today’s Financial Markets is Possible, But It Won’t Last »

IN THE MEDIA

UCSD hires new faculty bridging Black Studies and STEM »
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education  |  March 29

East Antarctica ice shelf collapse, the first in human history for that region, worries scientists »
CBS News  |  March 28

Why it's so difficult to assess pandemic risks right now »
New York Times  |  March 28

Eating 2 servings a week of 1 fatty fruit can reduce heart attack risk, study says »
CNN  |  March 30

EVENTS
 

Inaugural Changemaker Symposium »
April 7, 2022
 
 

The Vibrant Being: Luis Valdez in Conversation with Jorge Huerta »
April 7, 2022
 
 

21st Annual César E. Chávez Celebration Kickoff and Scholarship Awards »
April 7, 2022
 

AROUND CAMPUS

Appointment of the Stuart Collection Director »

UC Presidential Policy on Gender Recognition and Lived Name »

Appointment of Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff for VCCFO »

Campus Operations Update »

SPOTLIGHT
UC San Diego campus.  

What to Expect on Campus, Spring Quarter Edition
Welcome to Spring Quarter! Learn about new amenities, transportation options, safety tips and more to help navigate the upcoming quarter. Watch the Video »

ATHLETICS
 

Men’s Volleyball vs. CSUN »
3/31/22 at 7 p.m. (ESPN+)
 
 

Softball doubleheader vs. Hawai‘i »
4/02/22 at 1 p.m. (ESPN+)
 
 

Baseball vs. San Diego »
4/05/22 at 6 p.m. (ESPN+)
 
 
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