This summer, the world became a classroom for hundreds of Tritons who ventured out of their comfort zones, immersed themselves in unfamiliar cultures, met new people and opened their minds to new ideas and fresh possibilities for the future.
Marking a historic first for the University of California, Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA, chair of neurological surgery, has assumed the presidency of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the leading academic society for neurosurgical professionals with more than 10,000 members worldwide.
Tritonlytics Team member Wayde Gilliam shares how he brought this passion for AI to the university, creating tools that help the team focus on the most important aspects of their work, including the Staff@Work Survey which runs now through September 15.
From becoming a knowledgeable horseman and his love for the countryside to the impact he hopes to make in his new role as executive director of UC San Diego's efforts to become a Hispanic-Serving Institution, staff member Gerardo Arellano shares some of his greatest joys.
LGBT Resource Center Programs and Operations Coordinator Korie Houston discusses queer visibility on campus, his struggles with perfectionism and his advice column.
HDH Sustainability Coordinator Andy Hattala works with the EcoNauts to help the university reach its sustainability goals. They’ve been focused on greening the annual student move out, and last year, the team captured approximately 35 tons of nonfood donations and 60 tons of recyclables.
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