October 14, 2021   thisweek@ucsandiego

Triton Spirit Soars for Homecoming 2021 UC San Diego’s Homecoming celebration will be back in full gear for 2021, filled with exciting in-person and online events designed to spread Triton cheer and reconnect with community members near and far. This is the first year that NCAA Division I games will be featured as part of the weeklong tradition, which takes place Oct. 18-24. Read More » Natalie Rodriguez: The Whole Person Associate Director of UC San Diego’s Student-Run Free Clinic Project Natalie Rodriguez has received a national award for compassionate care and mentorship. Read More »   Biological Sciences Launches Immersive Work Experience and Corporate Affiliates Programs Two new initiatives are designed to cultivate a diverse talent pipeline for the biotechnology and life sciences industries. Read More »  An Artistic Adventure: The Stuart Collection Turns 40   Looking to the Future with the New Director of UC San Diego’s Early Childhood Education Center   Jacobs Medical Center Marks Fifth Anniversary, Achievements and Milestones »   UC San Diego Health Physicians Top the List in San Diego County »   New Research Center Brings Genomic Medicine to Individuals of Admixed Ancestry » IN THE MEDIA A guide for what doctors and parents can do as Kawasaki disease kids grow up » U.S. News & World Report  |  October 12 COVID lungs: Transplants are last resort for many California patients » CalMatters  |  October 13 The hot new back-to-school accessory? An air quality monitor. » The New York Times  |  October 10 UCSD Medical School gets $11.7 million to build database of non-white DNA » Times of San Diego  |  October 12 EVENTS   Welcome to the Neighborhood » October 19, 2021     National Transfer Student Week  » October 18-22, 2021     Virtual Triton 5K » October 24, 2021   AROUND CAMPUS Flu vaccination requirement for UC students, faculty and staff issued for 2021-2022 » 2021 Staff Celebration » Winter 2022 Instruction » University Policy on Hazing » ATHLETICS   Women’s Soccer vs. UC Santa Barbara (ESPN+) 10/14/21 at 6 p.m.     Men’s Water Polo vs. California Baptist 10/15/21 at 6 p.m.     Women’s Volleyball vs. Cal State Fullerton (ESPN+) 10/16/21 at 7 p.m.

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