A self-described social justice warrior who loves biology, nature and teaching, alumna Dr. Kristin J.A. Brownell is a core faculty member at the Family Health Centers of San Diego. She is dedicated to improving primary care for refugees, immigrants and other underserved groups, and credits the academic and cultural environment at UC San Diego with impacting the trajectory of her career.Read More»
UC San Diego has always been at the forefront of leading-edge research and innovation in the sciences, but not many know it is also a fertile ground for storytellers, especially in the speculative fiction realm. Sarina Dahlan explores this phenomenon through interviews with sci-fi and speculative fiction writers who also are UC San Diego alumni.Read More»
The UC San Diego Craft Center, located in the heart of North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood, offers students, faculty, staff and the local community unique opportunities to connect and create. This weekend, the Craft Center will open its doors for a holiday craft fair, which includes handmade items for purchase, hands-on workshops and various opportunities to give back to the community. Read More»
Lieutenant Scott Gustafson of the UC San Diego Police Department started as a student at UC San Diego 27 years ago and has been with the university ever since. He talks about his role at UC San Diego, the university’s participation in a restorative justice program and what he loves most about the campus community.Read More»
Faculty and staff have until 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18 to enroll or make changes to benefits. In 2023, UC will continue to offer the same benefit plans for faculty and staff. However, there are some important changes to medical and other benefits next year, so take advantage of UC’s resources to make sure you understand your options.Read More»
Triton Firsts: First-Gen Students Connect, Celebrate
First-generation college students, staff, faculty and grads gathered on the Triton Steps last week during a weeklong series of events in honor of National First-Generation Celebration Day, Nov. 8. This year’s celebration also honored the 57th anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Opportunity Act. UC San Diego is proud to be recognized as a First-Gen Forward Advisory Institution through NASPA, the national organization for student affairs.
