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August 13, 2020   thisweek@ucsandiego

Through food justice, mentorship and access, Arts and Humanities PATH program helps students transition to campus UC San Diego’s PATH Summer Academy gave 25 San Diego Community College transfer students a jump start on their transition to the university through a five-week intensive program. The Summer Academy provides students with classes toward their degrees and first-hand access to campus resources in order to help break down barriers specific to transfer students in the arts and humanities. Read More » A Staff Summer Celebration Like No Other Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla and the Staff Association invite all of our staff to a Virtual Staff Summer Celebration like no other. This signature virtual event will applaud all staff members, especially in these challenging and unprecedented times. Read More »   Panel of Top Authors Promises Constructive Discussion on Racial Injustice As the national conversation about systemic racism and its consequences continues, the National Conflict Resolution Center is coordinating “A Path Forward” on Aug. 20 to continue the discussion. Read More » School’s In for the Summer: In the Midst of Pandemic, Tritons Prevail in Working Toward Their Degree Programs   Chemist Helps Bridge Underrepresented Minority Gap in Science   Q&A: How SARS-CoV-2 Spreads, Vaccine Trials Underway and More Dr. Chip Schooley describes how the university is involved in vaccine development, how the SARS-CoV-2 virus spreads, the importance of wearing masks, how testing samples are processed and more. Read More »   SPOTLIGHT New Flu Vaccination Requirement for UC Students, Faculty and Staff To support the health and well-being of UC students, faculty and staff and our communities, the University of California has issued a systemwide executive order requiring all members of the UC community to receive an influenza immunization before Nov. 1, 2020. Read More » UC SAN DIEGO HEADLINES Satellite Record Gives Unprecedented View of Antarctic Ice Shelf Melt Pattern over 25 Years » Indigenous Property Rights Protect the Amazon Rainforest » IN THE MEDIA BBC News  |  August 10 Climate change: Satellites record history of Antarctic melting » Scientific American  |  August 11 Amazon deforestation falls where land Is under indigenous control » HealthDay  |  August 10 HD Live!: Two experts discuss the COVID-19 measures colleges need to take to reopen safely » KPBS  |  August 10 COVID and the brain: ‘You should be afraid’ » TRENDING ON SOCIAL UC San Diego August 8, 2020 at 8:55 a.m. Join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Geisel Library! The Library has planned a yearlong celebration aimed at recognizing the remarkable legacy of Geisel Library, including talks featuring acclaimed American authors Tara Westover and Kevin Young. View Post » Follow UC San Diego on social media. EVENTS   August 14, 2020 Chancellor's 21-Day Anti-Racism Challenge—Section 1 Webinar: How We Got Here       CALENDAR August 13, 2020 Design Lab Studio Session: White Fragility with Dr. Keisha Clark »     August 19, 2020 UC San Diego Health Takes on COVID-19: Views from the Frontline »     August 20, 2020 Let's Get Involved! Inter-College First-Gen Event »     Introducing Triton Time | Every Thursday from 10-11 a.m. CAMPUS NOTICES Improving the UC San Diego Experience for our Black Students, Staff, and Faculty » Senate Summer Town Halls for Academics » Staff Summer Virtual Celebration » Work and Health Management Registration Update »

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