A Sampling of Clips for
September 22nd, 2006
* UCSD faculty and staff may obtain a copy of an article by e-mailing the University Communications Office
Art in Review
The New York Times, Sept. 22 -- Natalie Jeremijenko’s show at Postmasters is a collective enterprise, her collaborators being several environmentally savvy architect-designers and untold numbers of New York City birds. Jeremijenko is an assistant professor in UCSD’s Visual Arts department. More
Classical's Class and Rap's Bad Rap
ScienceNOW, Sept. 21 -- Ever wondered whether the classical music aficionado next door has had a bit more schooling than the guy blasting rap from his car? New research suggests you may be on to something. A lot of the stereotypes concerning musical taste and socioeconomic status appear to be true. (Quotes UCSD psychologist Vladimir Konecni) More
UCSD Ranked as Top Biotech School
The San Diego Daily Transcript, Sept. 21 -- In a report released Thursday UCSD was ranked among the top universities in the world for its prowess in developing and translating biotechnology into medical treatments, drugs and other commercial applications, according to university officials. More
UCSD Appoints Stem Cell Research Director
San Diego Business Journal, Sept. 21 -- UCSD announced the appointment of professor Lawrence S.B. Goldstein to the new position of director of the UCSD Stem Cell Program. More
UCI Seeks Millions in Stem-cell Funds
Orange County Register, Sept. 22 -- UC Irvine is asking the state for almost $26 million for human embryonic stem-cell research, or about one-quarter of the $104 million that will initially be made available over the next year four years. (Mentions UCSD) More
HIV Tests Urged for All Those 13 to 64
San Diego Union-Tribune, Sept. 22 -- Bold federal guidelines announced yesterday urge routine HIV testing for all Americans ages 13 to 64 in an effort to quickly find infected patients, give them life-prolonging drugs and curtail the spread of AIDS. (Quotes Dr. Davey Smith, director of UCSD’s HIV Early Intervention Program) More
GOP Cancels $1 Mil in Graf Ad Support
Arizona Republic, Sept. 22 -- The Republican Party canceled about $1 million in advertising support for Randy Graf, a blow to his chances of winning the congressional race in southern Arizona. “It can mean either they're pulling out because it's hopeless, or they think he's got it in the bag," said UCSD political scientist Gary Jacobson. More
New Telenovela
Focuses on Consumer Education
San Antonio News-Express, Sept. 21 -- The Spanish-language weekly serial "Nuestro Barrio," or "Our Neighborhood," is billed as "edutainment." The show is produced by the Durham-based Community Reinvestment Association of North Carolina, a nonprofit group that promotes wealth building for underserved communities and seeks to end predatory lending. (Quotes Tomás Jiménez, an assistant professor of sociology at UCSD) More
University Wants Students
to Take their Inner Faith to Outside World
San Diego Union-Tribune, Sept. 22 -- The first day of classes was held yesterday at John Paul the Great Catholic University, a new San Diego school with 31 students, a commitment to orthodox church teachings and the mission of taking their faith into business and media – the two inaugural majors. (Quotes Derry Connolly, John Paul the Great's president and a director at UCSD Extension) More