April 20, 2017
…said Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Becky Petitt. “Thanks to his generosity, opportunity will greatly expand for students who are already some of our society’s most impassioned change-makers.” Gubser grew up and attended college in Glendale, Calif. He spent over 30 years as a nurse before retiring to…
January 16, 2024
With a shared focus on sustainability and climate justice, Tritons from around the globe will come together to engage, learn and share insights both virtually and in person during Triton Leaders Conference 2024.
January 24, 2013
…individuals and promoted social justice and equality. It was an honor to march alongside our UC San Diego campus members to celebrate his legacy and demonstrate our commitment to his values.” Students, staff and faculty representing all six colleges marched in the parade, passing out blue and gold balloons and…
February 24, 2022
…learn. Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Becky Petitt opened the award ceremony by acknowledging the efforts of the honorees and the entire campus community. “You make progress possible. Without you, our strategic plan for inclusive excellence would simply be a plan. It is your commitment, innovative ideas and…
November 29, 2018
…by the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, unifies and expands services dedicated to attracting and supporting a diverse faculty, staff and student community. An all-campus launch is currently being planned for members of the campus community to learn more about this exciting initiative. When Gerardo Arellano attended UC San…
March 25, 2021
Graduate Scholars Shine as Equity-Minded Mentors Five graduate students inducted into Bouchet Honors Society for efforts to improve access and belonging Five graduate scholars at UC San Diego have been inducted into the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society for their role in cultivating inclusive environments, advocating for traditionally underrepresented students and…
April 4, 2019
…to the Principles of Equity and Diversity Five UC San Diego graduate students selected for the national Bouchet Graduate Honor Society Michelle Sadrena Pledger’s life story, which involved both financial and familial hardships, helps inform her work as an educator. She said reading books provided an opportunity to envision possibilities…
October 5, 2015
MacArthur Fellow Carrie Mae Weems reflects on her journey as an award-winning artist, negotiating the contradictions and intricacies of racism, sexism, class, gender roles and political systems in a presentation at UC San Diego entitled, “Color: Real and Imagined,” Oct. 12, 7:00 p.m., at the Price Center West Ballroom. Free…
October 21, 2021
…as learn about social justice through an equity, diversity and inclusion peer learning program. A new council has been recognized at UC San Diego—the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)—which includes nine sororities and fraternities, often referred to as the “Divine Nine.” The NPHC was founded in 1930 at Howard University to…
February 10, 2022
…working together to advance equity for those who are disempowered. Allyship was the central theme of last week’s Triton Leaders Conference—a two-day virtual event led by UC San Diego Alumni. To open the conference, UC San Diego Alumni and the Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion invited Tim Wise to…
