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Trolley Rolls Closer to a Reality on UC San Diego

The planned San Diego Trolley route to UC San Diego recently picked up key federal support that will keep the project on track for construction to begin in 2015 and passenger service to start in 2018.

October 25, 2011General, On Campus

Village@Torrey Pines East Apartments Scoop Up LEED Gold Certification

UC San Diego’s Village@Torrey Pines East apartment development, featuring solar-heated showers and “wind scoops” that pull in Pacific breezes, is celebrating its grand opening with news that it won LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Gold certification. The green-building award recognizes Village East’s water- and energy-efficient features in addition to many other sustainability features.

October 25, 2011General, On Campus

Campus Leverages Milestone Anniversary to Raise Critically-Needed Funds

In a memorable 2010-2011 fiscal year, the University of California, San Diego celebrated its 50th Anniversary, was named first in the nation for “what colleges are doing for the country” and hosted the Clinton Global Initiative University.

October 18, 2011General, On Campus

Chancellor’s Champions Gear Up for 5K

The 16th annual Chancellor’s Challenge 5K Run/Walk for Scholars—a longstanding campus tradition to support scholarships—is less than a week away. While campus community members are still registering for the event, four 5K participants are especially eager to get the race started—the Chancellor’s Champions.

October 18, 2011Events, On Campus

Twitter Co-founder Evan Williams to Make Rare Public Appearance at Innovation Conference

UC San Diego Confab Features Trailblazing Entrepreneurs

October 10, 2011Events, On Campus

Campus Fleet Manager Wins Sustainability All-Star Award

Jim Ruby, UC San Diego’s vehicle fleet manager, has won a “Sustainability All-Star” award from Green Fleet magazine in recognition of his efforts to establish one of the greenest fleets in the nation.

October 10, 2011General, On Campus

Campus Sees Positive Response to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts

During the 2010-11 academic year, UC San Diego enrolled the largest number of new transfers and underrepresented students in its history. From artwork to outreach, the university continued to institute programs and policies aimed at enhancing campus climate and welcoming a diverse community.

October 10, 2011General, On Campus

Students Celebrate Start of New Academic Year with Welcome Week Festivities

The Triton spirit was felt throughout UC San Diego’s annual “Welcome Week” tradition. The Unolympics, Welcome Week dance, Students Services Fair and the Triton Power Hour were just a few of the week’s events, all designed to foster UC San Diego’s school spirit and sense of community for both new and returning students.

September 26, 2011Events, On Campus, Students

University Kicks Off Academic Year with Dynamic New Housing, Academics and Events

The University of California, San Diego will welcome an estimated 3,400 incoming freshmen and record 2,750 transfer students for the first day of classes, Thursday, Sept. 22.

September 26, 2011Events, General, On Campus

‘Fallen Star’ to Land on Campus This Fall

New Stuart Collection piece to sit 100 feet in air

September 26, 2011Arts, On Campus

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