UC San Diego Celebrates Oldest Living Alumnus Walter Munk as He Turns 100

“Einstein of the Oceans” transformed how the world understands the sea

If you’ve ever checked a surf report to know how big the waves will be for a surfing session, you have Walter Munk to thank. And those calendars that predict high and low tides? They wouldn’t be possible without the research from the legendary UC San Diego oceanographer. Munk, whose commitment to bold, seafaring science is part of the fabric of UC San Diego, is being honored by the university at multiple events throughout October. Read More »

At the Front Lines of San Diego’s Hepatitis A Outbreak

In the past three months, UC San Diego Health staff have vaccinated more than 2,245 community members and 1,710 UC San Diego Health employees. They are also distributing information and hygiene kits to patients who need them. Read More »

'Californian Shaman' High School Students Explore Plants, Medicine

As part of a science program for students called Californian Shaman, students learn about native plants, their traditional uses by the Kumeyaay tribal band and modern analytic techniques for studying plant compounds of interest. Read More »

Agents of Change: How Universities Can Transform Urban Communities

When it comes to changing the world, universities must act locally—and boldly. That is the message from Judith Rodin, former president of both The Rockefeller Foundation and the University of Pennsylvania, who has spent her career examining how universities can be the key drivers in developing cities that foster both equity and excellence. Read More »

UC San Diego Receives Three International CASE Awards

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) has recognized UC San Diego for excellence in advertising, branding and video production with three 2017 Circle of Excellence Awards. Read More »

	Common Acid Reflux Medications Promote Chronic Liver Disease		UC San Diego Scientists Garner National High-Risk, High-Reward Awards

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	Launch of the UC San Diego Campus Strategic Plan for Inclusive Excellence, Oct. 19		WOW Festival, Oct. 19–22		Oct. 19, 2017 Birch Aquarium Walter Munk Birthday Celebration Oct. 20–22, 2017 Family Weekend Oct. 21, 2017 3rd Annual Walk the Block Party

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Webinar on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence to be Offered Nov. 8

The Employment Practices Improvement Committee is pleased to present the next EPIC webinar: Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence: The New UC Investigation and Adjudication Procedures for Staff and Faculty, on Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 10 to 11 a.m. EPIC webinars are intended for members of the University of California community whose work deals with employment practice-related matters. The webinar will be led by Kathleen Salvaty, systemwide Title IX coordinator for the University of California; Allison Woodall, deputy general counsel in the Office of General Counsel; and Jennifer Chin, senior counsel in the Office of General Counsel. Advanced registration is required. Read More »

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Career Connection: Effective Mentoring Workshop and Networking Mixer

10/16/2017–11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Developing Your Assertive Skills

11/8/2017 and 11/15/2017–1 to 4:30 p.m.
Situational Leadership

11/8/2017–1 to 4:30 p.m.

	campus notices
	Passing of Distinguished Professor of Mathematics Jeffrey B. Remmel Hepatitis A Information and Resources Launch of the UC San Diego Campus Plan for Inclusive Excellence		Call for Applications and Nominations - Sixth College Provost REMINDER - Research Town Hall Meetings – Thursday, October 12, 2017 UC Travel Policy Update - New Reimbursement Rates

	athletics
	Friday, October 13 7 p.m. – Women’s Volleyball vs Cal Poly Pomona Saturday, October 14 11 a.m. – Swimming and Diving Blue vs Gold (exhibition) Saturday, October 14 7 p.m. – Women’s Volleyball vs Cal State San Bernardino Full Schedule »		UC San Diego and Triton Soccer Stadium to Host CCAA Tournaments for First Time Since 2008

	faculty authors		press clips
	Autobiography of a Disease By Patrick Anderson, Departments of Communication and Ethnic Studies		For fighting cybercrime and boosting internet security, UCSD’s Stefan Savage wins a MacArthur award Los Angeles Times, Oct. 10 This new Alzheimer’s test looks beyond a single problem gene WIRED, Oct. 10 Blood test may find liver cancer earlier, improve survival San Diego Union-Tribune, Oct. 10 Scientists foresee major change in rainfall patterns across California San Diego Union-Tribune, Oct. 10 How smartphones hijack our minds The Wall Street Journal, Oct. 6 More Press Clips »

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At the Front Lines of San Diego’s Hepatitis A Outbreak

'Californian Shaman' High School Students Explore Plants, Medicine

Agents of Change: How Universities Can Transform Urban Communities

UC San Diego Receives Three International CASE Awards

Common Acid Reflux Medications Promote Chronic Liver Disease

UC San Diego Scientists Garner National High-Risk, High-Reward Awards

in social media

Most Talked About on Facebook

Viewed

Talking About

On Twitter

what’s happening

Launch of the UC San Diego Campus Strategic Plan for Inclusive Excellence, Oct. 19

WOW Festival, Oct. 19–22

@work

Webinar on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence to be Offered Nov. 8

Upcoming Courses

Career Connection: Effective Mentoring Workshop and Networking Mixer

Developing Your Assertive Skills

Situational Leadership

campus notices

Passing of Distinguished Professor of Mathematics Jeffrey B. Remmel

Hepatitis A Information and Resources

Launch of the UC San Diego Campus Plan for Inclusive Excellence

Call for Applications and Nominations - Sixth College Provost

REMINDER - Research Town Hall Meetings – Thursday, October 12, 2017

UC Travel Policy Update - New Reimbursement Rates

athletics

UC San Diego and Triton Soccer Stadium to Host CCAA Tournaments for First Time Since 2008

faculty authors

press clips

Autobiography of a Disease

For fighting cybercrime and boosting internet security, UCSD’s Stefan Savage wins a MacArthur award
Los Angeles Times, Oct. 10

This new Alzheimer’s test looks beyond a single problem gene
WIRED, Oct. 10

Blood test may find liver cancer earlier, improve survival
San Diego Union-Tribune, Oct. 10

Scientists foresee major change in rainfall patterns across California
San Diego Union-Tribune, Oct. 10

How smartphones hijack our minds
The Wall Street Journal, Oct. 6

More Press Clips »

in social media

Most Talked About on Facebook

Viewed

Talking About

On Twitter

what’s happening

Launch of the UC San Diego Campus Strategic Plan for Inclusive Excellence, Oct. 19

WOW Festival, Oct. 19–22

@work

Upcoming Courses

campus notices

athletics

faculty authors

press clips

For fighting cybercrime and boosting internet security, UCSD’s Stefan Savage wins a MacArthur award Los Angeles Times, Oct. 10

This new Alzheimer’s test looks beyond a single problem gene WIRED, Oct. 10

Blood test may find liver cancer earlier, improve survival San Diego Union-Tribune, Oct. 10

Scientists foresee major change in rainfall patterns across California San Diego Union-Tribune, Oct. 10

How smartphones hijack our minds The Wall Street Journal, Oct. 6

For fighting cybercrime and boosting internet security, UCSD’s Stefan Savage wins a MacArthur award
Los Angeles Times, Oct. 10

This new Alzheimer’s test looks beyond a single problem gene
WIRED, Oct. 10

Blood test may find liver cancer earlier, improve survival
San Diego Union-Tribune, Oct. 10

Scientists foresee major change in rainfall patterns across California
San Diego Union-Tribune, Oct. 10

How smartphones hijack our minds
The Wall Street Journal, Oct. 6