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The Icon of Organic Chemistry

 

Ask any science major to name the toughest class they’ve had to complete in order to get into medical school or finish their undergraduate degree and, more than likely, the answer will be introductory organic chemistry. So it might come as a surprise that one of the most beloved professors on campus is a chemist who’s taught this gut-wrenching course to anxious sophomores each fall for the past four decades and yet still manages to earn nearly perfect scores on his teaching evaluations from students. Read More »

 
Two Mysterious Space Rocks

Urey Hall Chemists Reveal History of Two Mysterious Space Rocks

Two unusual space rocks that survived their fiery falls through Earth’s atmosphere have ended up in the Urey Hall chemistry laboratory of Mark Thiemens, whose group identified one as a new class of Martian meteorite that likely originated from the Red Planet’s crust. Read More »

 
Alternative Accounts

‘Alternative Accounts’

Plains Indian ledger art exhibition shares Native vision of American history

The 19th century was a devastating time on the Great Plains. Massive herds of buffalo, which had once roamed the grasslands in the millions, were slaughtered nearly to extinction, destroying the livelihood of Native peoples. The “Indian Wars” took Native lives directly. Survivors were forced by the U.S. government onto reservations. Read More »

 
 
Fall Athletics

Fall Athletics in Review

Senior Jessica Wi is hugged by teammates after her goal at 103:17 of double overtime pushed UC San Diego past Seattle Pacific, 2-1, in an NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship Second Round match at Triton Soccer Stadium. The UC San Diego women’s soccer team won its eighth CCAA championship in 13 years and finished second at the NCAA championships in Georgia. View Slideshow »

 
Villa Musica

Villa Musica Brings Together UC San Diego Faculty, Alumna, Preuss School UCSD

Alumna Fiona Chatwin got the idea for creating a comprehensive community music center while a graduate student at UC San Diego. Today, Villa Musica provides quality, accessible music education for people of all ages and backgrounds in San Diego. Read More »

 
 
Transportation
 

Transportation Services Changes Planned for July 2013

In response to survey input from students, faculty and staff, Transportation Services has developed a series of upcoming changes to ensure that the department can continue to meet the needs of the campus community, while regaining fiscal sustainability.
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Urban Heat Has Large-scale Climate Effects

 

Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to High Risk of Premenopausal Breast Cancer

 
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Red Fish Blue Fish

Red Fish Blue Fish/Dean’s Night, February 7

 

Spirit Night 2013, February 8

   
 

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Reminder: Survey on Facilities Management Effectiveness

 

Our University – Regents Meeting, Yudof Decision, and HR News

 
 

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Stilling, Harper Awarded Top Honors by Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches

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Cyber-Archaeology in the Holy Land

Cyber-Archaeology in the Holy Land: The Future of the Past

By Tom Levy
Department of Anthropology

 

World’s Megacities May Influence Global Weather
LA Times, January 28

Khosla Touts UCSD Contributions to Economy
U-T San Diego, January 29

Parents in U.S. and China Both Lie to Their Kids, Study Says
Time, January 24

Neural Networking: Online Social Content Easier to Recall than Printed Info
Scientific American, January 24

Setting an Online Example in Educating Women
LA Times, Opinion, January 25

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