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Students Gear Up for 2012 Election with Massive Voter Registration Efforts on Campus

Students driving force behind outreach events, expanding campus polling places, sponsoring mayoral debate at UC San Diego

“When one person votes, they are not just voting for themselves, they are voting for their community,” said UC San Diego senior Arshya Sharifian. Sharifian is one of the many students at UC San Diego who are encouraging their peers to get involved in the November 2012 election­­­­ by organizing massive voter registration efforts, outreach events and political debates on campus. Read More »

 
CaliforniaChoices

Interactive Website Provides Nonpartisan Information on Statewide Initiatives

Propositions 30 through 40 – 11 in all – are on the statewide California ballot this year. And there are countless commercials, mailers, and editorials trying to sway voters’ opinions. What’s a voter to do? Visit CaliforniaChoices.org for comprehensive nonpartisan information. Do your homework there. Make your choices. Save them. Share them. Read More »

  
Popkin

UCTV Video Series Features Sam Popkin

Sam Popkin, professor of political science, knows presidential contests: he’s served on five Democratic campaigns. His latest book is “The Candidate: What It Takes to Win – and Hold – the White House.” Popkin sat down recently with UCTV Prime Vote, a UCTV YouTube original channel, to discuss Election 2012. After you’ve watched the videos, check out what Popkin has also been saying to The Atlantic in a series called “Ask Dr. Popkin.” Watch Videos »

  
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Gov. Brown

Gov. Brown's open letter to students on voting

  
Poll Map

Campus Polling Locations (PDF)

  
 
Onward
 

Olympian, Athletics and Campus Community Show UC Pride at Onward California

Olympian athlete Sonali Merrill joined King Triton, the men’s water polo team, women’s volleyball team and the campus community for Onward California Monday in Town Square. Merrill signed autographs and posed for photos as attendees added their names to the “I Believe in UC” art wall and enjoyed free gelato. Read More »

  
 

Bioengineers Lead NIH Center to Map the Gene Activities of Individual Cells in Human Cortex

  

Massive Planetary Collision May Have Zapped Key Elements from Moon

 
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Founders

Founders’ Celebration, November 16

  

Sam Popkin: The Candidate: What It Takes to Win - and Hold - the White House, November 1

    
 

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Achieve UC Kicks Off With Message to High School Students: College is Attainable

Starting today, officials from the UC Office of the President will join chancellors and senior leaders from the 10 UC campuses in delivering this message to students: A world-class education is within your reach. Their actions are part of a new program called Achieve UC, the university's first coordinated effort to show students that higher education is attainable, then arm them with the information they need to get there. Read More »

 

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Student Voting/Mayoral Forum

Faculty Budget Education Workshop

October 23, 2012 Representative Assembly Meeting

  

Proposed Revisions to Policy and Procedure Manual 230-20, Appointment of Academic Personnel, and Policy and Procedure Manual 230-28, Academic Advancements and Reappointments

  
 

athletics

  
 
  • Friday, October 19
    4:30 p.m. - Women's Soccer vs. Cal State Stanislaus
  • Friday, October 19
    7 p.m. - Men's Soccer vs. Cal State Stanislaus
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UC San Diego's Izzy Pozurama Named CCAA Women's Soccer Player of Week

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Medicine
 

Two from UC San Diego School of Medicine Named Members of Institute of Medicine

The Institute of Medicine has announced the names of 70 new members and 10 foreign associates. Included are two new members from the UC San Diego School of Medicine: Dr. David A. Brenner, vice chancellor for Health Sciences and dean of the UC San Diego School of Medicine, and Don W. Cleveland, chair of the department of cellular and molecular medicine.

  
 

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The International Traveler's Guide to Avoiding Infections

By Charles Davis
UC San Diego School Of Medicine

  

Algae Are a Growing Part of San Diego’s Appeal
Business Week, October 11

The ‘Entrepreneurial’ Force Behind UCSD
U-T San Diego, October 14

Two UCSD Scientists Receive National Honor
U-T San Diego, October 16

UCSD Recruits Two Renowned Cancer Scientists
U-T San Diego, October 9

Positive Approach Will Reap Dividends, in Life and Business
U-T San Diego, October 14

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