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February 14, 2019   thisweek@ucsandiego

The icon of American diplomacy will address thousands of graduating students June 15 The University of California San Diego announced today that author, businesswoman, professor and former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright will deliver the keynote address at the UC San Diego All Campus Commencement June 15, 2019. An icon of American diplomacy, Albright shattered the glass ceiling when she was named the nation’s first female secretary of state. Albright just concluded a 10-city tour across the U.S. to promote her latest book,“Fascism: A Warning,” which debuted last April at No. 1 on The New York Times bestseller list.  Read More » Obituary Notice: Walter Munk, World-Renowned Oceanographer, Revered Scientist Walter Munk, who gave the Allies a strategic edge in World War II, helped nurture a university into existence, and became a living synonym for oceanography, died Feb. 8 at his home in La Jolla. He was 101. Read More » Building Connections: Campus Celebrates Gilman Bridge Opening The Gilman Bridge opened last week to much celebration and fanfare. It will connect the east and west sides of campus at the heart of the university. Read More »   UC San Diego Couples Share Memories of Magical Moments Every love story is unique. And many of them begin right here at UC San Diego. This Valentine’s Day, we share the magical moments that brought together student, staff and alumni couples. Read More » Lonely Hearts, Listen Up!   A Colorful Affair to Mark a Milestone   UC San Diego Celebrates the New Gilman Bridge Campus and community members gathered to celebrate the opening of the Gilman Bridge last week. The 406-foot bridge—connecting UC San Diego’s east and west campuses—is open to vehicles, bikes and pedestrians. View Slideshow »   NEWS CENTER UC SAN DIEGO HEADLINES UC San Diego Welcomes Nobel Prize Winner Michael W. Young to Campus » UC San Diego Scientist Honored by the National Academy of Engineering » Three UC San Diego Playwrights to Receive World Premieres at Prestigious Festival » With Age Comes Hearing Loss and a Greater Risk of Cognitive Decline » IN THE MEDIA The New York Times  |  Feb 09 Walter H. Munk, scientist-explorer who illuminated the deep, dies at 101 » The New York Times  |  Feb 11 A.I. shows promise as a physician assistant » San Diego Union-Tribune  |  Feb 11 San Diego neuroscientist says brain-buzzing device causes weight loss » NPR  |  Feb 10 School shooters: What's their path to violence? » READ MORE AT UC SAN DIEGO NEWS CENTER TRENDING ON SOCIAL UC San Diego February 8 at 7:26 PM Walter Munk, world-renowned oceanographer, daring scientist and distinguished faculty member, has passed away at the age of 101. View » Views: 27,460    Conversations: 2,012   Follow UC San Diego on social media. EVENTS   Feb. 20-21 IGNITE Innovation Conference Ignite is UC San Diego’s flagship innovation conference for risk-takers and changemakers. The annual event connects campus and community for two days of networking and entrepreneurial competitions. More Info »       CALENDAR Feb 14 Love and Relational Compatibility »     Feb 15 Public Lecture & Book Signing with Nobel Laureate Venki Ramakrishnan »     Feb 19 46th MilliporeSigma Lectureship Series with Nobel Laureate Robert J. Lefkowitz »     Feb. 21 Afro-Caribbean Dance and Drumming Workshop with Gene Perry »     SEE ALL CAMPUS EVENTS ATHLETICS   Undefeated Triton women’s basketball ranked No. 2 in the nation, back in RIMAC on Thursday »       SCHEDULE 2/14/2019 at 5:30 p.m. Basketball Hosts Cal State Dominguez Hills (DH)     2/15/2019 at 3 p.m. Softball Hosts Cal State Monterey Bay (DH)     2/15/2019 at 6 p.m. Women's Water Polo Hosts Loyola Marymount     2/15/2019 at 6 p.m. Baseball Hosts Cal State Montery Bay     SEE FULL ATHLETICS SCHEDULE Contribute to Triton Day and Transfer Triton Day 2019 Triton Days bring the campus community together to showcase UC San Diego to newly admitted students and their families. All faculty and staff from academic departments, student support services, enrichment programs and more are invited to register to host open houses, information fair booths and support services workshops. Sign up by Feb. 25. More Info » CAMPUS NOTICES Nominations for Academic Senate Distinguished Teaching Awards 2018-2019 » General Campus Compensation Plan Trial – Extension Year 2 » Call for Proposals - Global Seminars Summer 2020 - Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs » In Memoriam, Walter Munk, Iconic Oceanographer, 1917-2019 » Exemplary Staff Employee of the Year Award Program » Passing of Professor Emeritus in Mathematics Thomas Jones Enright » UPDATES ON ALL CAMPUS NOTICES

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