August 4, 2022
…HPV-related cancers.” Through his advocacy work, West takes part in the SD Path Workgroup at Moores Cancer Center. Made up of health care leaders, community members and patients, the workgroup seeks to engage partners in health, pharmacy and school sectors to reduce the incidence of HPV-related cancers in San Diego…
June 26, 2017
If not included, the first paragraph from release will be used): UC San Diego Police Sergeant Manuel “Nel” Garcia and his wife, Leah, were recently commended by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) San Diego County for their volunteer work over the past three years. The couple was recognized for their…
May 3, 2018
…UC Global Health Institute’s Advocacy Initiative. Titled “Catalyzing Student Advocacy into Action,” the panel featured UC efforts to convey policy-relevant research to legislators and featured student presentations on letter-writing campaigns and community outreach, as well as the art of penning impactful op-eds. Participants in the afternoon’s plenary session—“Refugee and Immigrant…
February 7, 2023
UC San Diego welcomes Susan Fila, Ph.D, L.C.S.W., as the new Executive Director of Student Health and Well-Being (SHW), a cluster that includes Student Health Services, Counseling & Psychological Services, Health Promotion Services and Administration.
November 24, 2014
UC San Diego Health System in partnership with the U.S. Hereditary Angioedema Association (HAEA), a non-profit patient advocacy organization, has opened the nation’s first dedicated center for diagnosing and treating diverse forms of swelling, known collectively as angioedema.
May 7, 2020
UC San Diego Extension’s Department of Education and Community Outreach is the first partner on the West Coast for RFK Human Rights. Both entities have agreed to a proposal that will expand the reach of Speak Truth to Power’s resources into more classrooms across the United States.
February 6, 2014
…the commitment to leadership, advocacy, philanthropy and service to UC San Diego. The awardees are selected by a committee made up of elected and former members of the Alumni Association’s governing board. The following individuals will be recognized during the 2014 Alumni Celebration: Outstanding Alumnus: Nick Woodman, Muir ’97 Visual…
February 12, 2015
…a commitment to leadership, advocacy, philanthropy and service to UC San Diego. The awardees are selected by a committee made up of elected and former members of the UC San Diego Alumni Association’s governing board. The following individuals will be recognized during the 2015 Alumni Celebration: Distinguished Alumni Mike Judge,…
February 14, 2019
…nearly a decade of advocacy on campus, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center was established in 1999, and Teran became its first student employee. She shared memories on Feb. 2 at a celebration to commemorate the center’s 20th anniversary, including how the experience inspired her to continue advocacy…
April 19, 2022
Five remarkable people are being celebrated by the Life Course Scholars Program at UC San Diego with “Wise Elder Changemaker” awards for their “significant impact on people, land, communities and movements for change across our region.”
