LETTER FROM THE CHANCELLOR
CREATING AND SUSTAINING COMMUNITY
In June , former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright spoke to 15,000 Tritons and supporters at UC San Diego ’ s All Campus Commencement . Her speech championed a commitment to dialogue , collaboration , diplomacy and public service , and underscored the strong sense of community Tritons build while studying at UC San Diego .
That sense of community is about to get even stronger . It gives me great pleasure to announce that the Campaign for UC San Diego has reached the $ 2 billion milestone three years early . Thank you , Tritons . We could not have done it without the 39,000 alumni who have given since 2012 . More than 75 % of alumni donations benefit student support and success initiatives . The Campaign continues through June 30 , 2022 , so there is still time to give . Every contribution counts . More than 91 % of donors to the Campaign have given less than $ 1,000 .
“ This is your university . You play the primary role in creating and sustaining our community .”
We are proud of the progress we have made and are committed to following through — with laser focus — on the vision set forth in our Strategic Plan . UC San Diego is becoming a preferred destination for students , patients and the community .
And speaking of destinations , the Alumni Center at Triton Pavilion is in the final concept design phase . Breaking ground in 2020 and slated to open in 2023 , Triton Pavilion will include the " Story of UC San Diego ,” a museum-quality exhibit detailing the 60-plus years of our unique history . It is sure to bring back fond memories of your cozy campus by the sea .
And that ’ s what we hope you ’ ll experience when you visit the new Alumni Center . Even through all the physical changes to campus , you can still smell the ocean and the eucalyptus trees and feel the coziness of the university you remember and love so well .
You are the holders of this institution ' s fond memories . Come home , share them and keep UC San Diego cozy throughout its continuing evolution . This is your university . You play the primary role in creating and sustaining our community . Thank you .
With kind regards ,
Pradeep K . Khosla Chancellor
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