January 30, 2024
In University of California’s 20th Annual Report on Sustainable Practices, UC San Diego excelled in best-of-class green building practices, made noteworthy progress in conserving energy and water and was recognized for the quality and quantity of our research related to sustainability.
October 15, 2015
…food samples (Quinoa Parfait), healthy recipe cards, a Food Literacy Quiz and raffle. Wednesday, October 28 Second Annual Harvest Festival Pines Dining Restaurant, Muir College Local farmers and producers will have samples and information about the food grown for the special menu posted. Econauts and UC Global Food Initiative Fellows…
October 29, 2020
…to be accountable, taking care of ourselves so that we can help the team as a whole.” Celeste said she’s been impressed with UC San Diego’s response to the pandemic. The campus’s nationally recognized, evidence-based comprehensive Return to Learn program has three adaptive pillars (risk mitigation, viral detection and intervention)…
April 30, 2024
A new type of bioplastic could help reduce the plastic industry’s environmental footprint. Researchers have developed a biodegradable form of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) filled with bacterial spores that, when exposed to nutrients present in compost, germinate and break down the material at the end of its life cycle.
October 8, 2015
…researchers, a bustling fall carnival with treats and entertainment and special ceremonies honoring campus visionaries. Founders Celebration is an annual event to commemorate the day UC San Diego was founded in November 1960. The multi-day celebration honors the vision of the university’s founders and steadfast supporters, as well as the…
July 16, 2020
…Nelson has dedicated her career to forging connection and inspiring creativity. “I believe in the power of art-making to break down barriers and provide opportunities for dialogue that do not happen in other spaces,” said Nelson. “The Craft Center provides a unique opportunity for people from all corners of San…
July 21, 2022
…stages of their academic careers in the chemical and life sciences, particularly to foster the investigation of methods, instruments and materials that will open new avenues of research in science. “These awards underline the strength of the faculty in our department in materials, robotics and engineering and medicine,” said George…
November 7, 2013
…of 15 $25 gift cards to Home Plate, Porter’s Pub or Perks. For those savvy with a smartphone camera, a photo contest will be held Nov. 13-14. Campus community members are encouraged to take a photo of themselves and their friends at any of the Founders Celebration events—Founders Symposium, Founders…
October 30, 2014
…of 15 $25 gift cards to Home Plate, Porter’s Pub or Perks. For those savvy with a smartphone camera, a photo contest will be held Nov. 13-14. Campus community members are encouraged to take a photo of themselves and their friends at any of the Founders Celebration events—Founders Symposium, Founders…
May 14, 2020
…to maintain our fiscal health, we have taken steps to reduce costs and expenses.” One step the university will take to respond effectively to changes in the economic situation is to temporarily pause some planned campus transformation projects, including the Triton Pavilion and Hillcrest Outpatient Pavilion. The goal is to…
