LETTER FROM THE ALUMNI PRESIDENT
RIGHT TIME , PERFECT PLACE
It is said in this magazine , “ There ’ s never been a better time to be UC San Diego alumni .” This is absolutely true : for rankings and recognition , spirit and engagement opportunities — just look at the stats here and you can see what a great year it has been .
I expect we ’ ll be able to say this same thing next year as well , and every year to come , because the UC San Diego alumni experience is poised to take an immense step forward , one that you couldn ’ t miss on the cover , and will definitely not want to miss come 2023 .
A UC San Diego Alumni Center is now on the horizon . Its creation marks a significant moment for this university , securing and symbolizing the role of alumni in creating the future of campus . The Alumni Center will be the heart of a transformational endeavor , Triton Pavilion , and will see the university through its future as a preeminent place of learning , adding thousands more young scholars and changemakers to our alumni ranks every year .
“ Only once in a university ’ s history is an Alumni Center built . Our chance to be a part of it is an incredible opportunity .”
Only once in a university ’ s history is an Alumni Center built . This makes our chance to be a part of it — from concept to creation — an incredible opportunity . To be a UC San Diego alumnus right now , at such a transformational moment for this university , is to have a remarkable chance to make truly meaningful impact . Together , we will make this happen .
The Alumni Center will be a place of our own , and as such , it is something we truly need to own — to support and invest our collective time , talent and treasure . Look out for upcoming opportunities to take part in creating our Alumni Center , or let our Alumni office know how you would like to be involved : alumni @ ucsd . edu
With Triton pride ,
Jeff Belk ’ 83 President , UC San Diego Alumni
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