Nobel Prize Winners Gather as Part of Series
of Signature Events to Celebrate Innovation
One changed the way individuals and corporations invest. Another found a way to forecast volatility in the financial market. Another helped rid the world of harmful chemicals that were destroying the planet’s ozone layer. Yet another helped craft fluorescent proteins that allow scientists to peer into the mechanisms of life itself. Four Nobel Prize laureates associated with UCSD spoke about their breakthroughs Wednesday night at the Price Center as part of the campus’ Innovation Day Expo and Symposia, a series of signature events in this year’s 50th anniversary celebrations. More

Diversity Is Our Future:
UC San Diego in the Next 50 Years
Never underestimate the power of an idea. That was the message participants of the noontime IDEaS symposium on “Diversity Is Our Future: UC San Diego in the Next 50 Years” had to share with an audience of more than 150 faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members in attendance. More

Celebrating Diversity Focus of
Student Community Connections Dinner
Creating community, celebrating diversity and breaking down barriers were themes of a student-led, student-initiated event Feb. 18 where members from various campus cultural and spiritual organizations gathered for the Community Connections Dinner. Organized by UC San Diego’s Associated Students Office of the President, the event featured students from the Black Student Union, Jewish Students for Peace, Greek-affiliated groups and other organizations and representatives from UC San Diego’s six college councils. More

UC San Diego Measures Campus Climate
Progress, Success with Diversity Programs
In 2011, UC San Diego continues to celebrate its 50th anniversary and also continues to emphasize programs and policies that will enhance the campus climate and broaden the richness and diversity of the university community and curriculum. A review of program progress, recently updated on the UC San Diego Campus Climate website, outlines the commitment by the university to changing the institutional dynamic among students, faculty and staff. More

Princeton Review Again Names
UC San Diego 'Best Value' College
UC San Diego is again ranked among the nation's top 50 "best value" public colleges for 2011 by The Princeton Review. Last week, the publication, partnering with USA Today, listed its annual ranking of the 50 private and 50 public "best value colleges." Although economic uncertainty in recent years is reflected in changes and fluctuations to The Princeton Review's 100 Best Value Colleges, UC San Diego has consistently remained on the list. More

Higher Vitamin D Intake Needed to Reduce Cancer Risk
Researchers at the UC San Diego School of Medicine and Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha have reported that markedly higher intake of vitamin D is needed to reach blood levels that can prevent or markedly cut the incidence of breast cancer and several other major diseases than had been originally thought. More

Research Sheds Light on Cellular Basis of Depression
Recent studies suggest that neurons in a particular area of the brain called the lateral habenula are activated in models of depression. These neurons are activated by stimuli linked to disappointment or anticipation of a negative outcome, and they modulate dopamine-rich regions of the brain that control reward-seeking behavior and play a part in depressive disorders. More

International Women's Day Celebration
on Campus to Benefit Impoverished Women
UC San Diego invites the community to celebrate 100 years of women's economic, political and social achievements for International Women's Day from 2 to 4 p.m., March 6 at the Great Hall on campus. UC San Diego is partnering with local community service organizations to present the celebration, free and open to the public. The celebration will raise funds for microfinance loans - small loans that extend credit to women, improving their economic and social lives. More

Libraries to Honor Dr. Seuss with Birthday Party
Dr. Seuss fans both on and off the UC San Diego campus will not want to miss the 107th birthday celebration in honor of the late Theodor Geisel—better known as Dr. Seuss. The festivities will begin at 11:50 a.m., March 2 at the foot of Library Walk in front of the Geisel Library building. More

Triton Swimmers Take Championship for Third Year
The UC San Diego swimming and diving teams captured their third conference championship in a row Feb. 19 at the Pacific Collegiate Swim and Dive Conference Championships in Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool. The Triton men tallied 1548.5 points over the four days, beating second-place Cal Baptist's total of 1386. UCSD scored 1635 points on the women's side while Cal Baptist followed with 1261 points. More

Campus Celebrates Legacy of
African American Scholars with Exhibit, Reception
The Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society hosted a special reception Thursday at Geisel Library to celebrate the Black History Month exhibit “Edward A. Bouchet: A History of Scholarly Achievement.” Named for the first African-American doctoral recipient in the United States, the society honors graduate students who exemplify a commitment to promoting diversity in doctoral education and supporting groups that are traditionally underrepresented in academia. More

Supercomputer Center Mourns Loss of Phil Andrews
Phil Andrews, who for more than a decade served in a variety of leadership positions at the San Diego Supercomputer Center at UC San Diego, died Wednesday evening from an apparent heart attack. More