October 4, 2018
…an engineer while helping refugees from southern Mexico build shelters, dig latrines and create a livable infrastructure. She figured becoming an engineer would give her tools to do this more efficiently. She studied structural engineering at UC San Diego, and even as a student, she thought the bi-national region was…
June 21, 2018
…U.S./Mexico border, I encountered refugees and migrants whose stories exposed a cruel reality about our borders, our detention systems and our country’s indifference—hate even.” She echoed the importance of helping underserved communities in our region. “There are current and future legacies of resilience, and leadership that we are denying when…
January 8, 2015
…a large population of refugees from Myanmar (Burma). “Being an immigrant myself and seeing the struggle made me want to help,” said Kwan, noting that as an English tutor he frequently uses Squidtoons illustrations to pique the interest of students who are having trouble learning a new language. The future…
June 7, 2018
…issues that affect immigrant, refugee, and low-income communities across San Diego. The organization started out as a multimedia project aiming to simply raise awareness of public health issues in those communities, but the organization quickly realized they could do more. Anika Ullah ’18, founder and director of Intersectional Health Project…
February 8, 2024
UC San Diego and Point Loma Nazarene University will co-host the 23rd annual Kyoto Prize Symposium on March 13 and 14. The 2023 Kyoto Prize Laureates are Elliott H. Lieb for Basic Sciences, Ryuzo Yanagimachi for Advanced Technology and Nalini Malani for Arts and Philosophy.
June 6, 2024
In an interview with UC San Diego Today, counselor Christina Lambert sheds light on what neurodivergence is, why everyone at the university can benefit from learning more about neurodiversity and some tips for creating a more neuroinclusive workplace.
April 28, 2016
…pictures of Middle Eastern refugees waiting to get into the EU. “I want to know how people respond – not just what they say but how they’re feeling,” Wong said. Meanwhile, his work in DC will also include, he said, “a research component aimed at increasing Asian American and Pacific…
March 30, 2015
Working closely with other campus entities to translate ideas from the lab into products and companies in the marketplace, the Qualcomm Institute has launched an Innovation Space where qualified faculty startups, industry partners or national laboratories can lease office or lab space inside the research institute’s headquarters building on the…
June 14, 2018
…While working with Syrian refugee schoolchildren in Lebanon, she was able to gain experience in field work. “After realizing that English lessons weren’t effective for the young students, I developed a peace education program that was successful and well received by the students,” said Halabi. “This taught me the importance…
October 24, 2013
…patient floor will provide refuge for family members and visitors. The dedicated family areas will include lounges and kitchenettes that are accessible day and night. Visitors on every floor will be welcome to step outside to visit aromatic gardens for fresh air and sunshine. Floors 2-3: Lifesaving Surgery The Hospital…
