Anyone can be an artist: a doctor, a mathematician, a communication specialist. Compelling artwork by members of the UC San Diego community—staff, students, faculty, emeriti, retirees and alumni—are now on display as part of the Visual Arts Group’s 20th Anniversary Art Show.
UC San Diego alum Brandon Güell recently was recognized in the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition for “Treefrog Pool Party,” a stunning photo that showcases his mastery of capturing rare moments in nature.
Staff member Isaiah LeDonne shares how discovering his identity as queer, gay and fluid has allowed them to live their life authentically. And in honor of Pride Month, he shares a message of affirmation for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
From becoming a knowledgeable horseman and his love for the countryside to the impact he hopes to make in his new role as executive director of UC San Diego's efforts to become a Hispanic-Serving Institution, staff member Gerardo Arellano shares some of his greatest joys.
In recognition of San Diego Pride we invited Justin Meyer (he/him), associate professor in the Department of Ecology, Behavior and Evolution, to share his coming out story and his thoughts on how to improve equity for LGBTQ+ scholars in STEM fields.
In recognition of San Diego Pride, we invited Jeanette Starpine (they/she), director of Education, Outreach and Diversity for the NSF Center for Aerosols Impacts on Chemistry of the Environment (CAICE), to share their coming out story and how to celebrate Pride this year.
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