UC San Diego Library Joins One Book, One San Diego for 10th Anniversary Celebration
Local author Zohreh Ghahremani to speak on Nov 3. for One Book event at Geisel Library
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UC San Diego Named World’s 15th Best University by U.S. News and World Report
U.S. News and World Report has named the University of California San Diego the 15th best university in the world, up four spots compared to last year, in the third annual global rankings, released today. The campus was ranked as the 4th best public university in the U.S. on the list of the world’s top 1,000 colleges. The rankings measure factors such as research, global and regional reputation, international collaboration as well as number of highly-cited papers and doctorates awarded.
UC San Diego’s Institute of Arts and Humanities Hosts Inaugural Events
UC San Diego’s new Institute of Arts and Humanities (IAH) makes its public debut this fall with a series of events that explore issues of race, culture and social justice. The campus events, one which took place Oct. 18 and the other occurring Oct. 25 and 27, spur thought-provoking exchanges about urgent issues faced by American cities, including San Diego. The programs also tackle ideas at the core of the institute—bringing together diverse UC San Diego programs in a shared mission.
UC San Diego Composer Soars with Science and Technology
Composer Roger Reynolds’ “FLiGHT,” which premieres Oct. 30-31 at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City, is the latest landmark in a career distinguished by a quest for new modes of making music. It combines spoken word, musical performance, computer sound processing and video to create an immersive multimedia experience.
Rare Film from UC San Diego’s First Official Visit to China to be Screened at Nov. 1 Event
Library event to feature renowned China scholar Paul Pickowicz, part of First China Trip.
UC San Diego’s Division of Arts and Humanities Wins Its Largest Foundation Grant
The University of California San Diego’s Division of Arts and Humanities took a leading role to secure a $2.59 million grant award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The award supports a joint program with the San Diego Community College District (SDDCD) that helps humanities transfer students transition to UC San Diego—a top 10 public university. According to Dean Cristina Della Coletta, it is the largest foundation award the division has received in support of the humanities.
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