LETTER FROM THE CHANCELLOR
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UC SAN DIEGO
UC San Diego has always challenged our students to look deeper at the world around them , to collaborate and solve societal challenges . The same culture of curiosity that sparked nearly 60 years of groundbreaking innovation led us to develop the institution ’ s first-ever strategic plan . As a result — and with support from the Campaign for UC San Diego — our campus is undergoing a major physical , intellectual and cultural transformation .
Under construction now , the North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood integrates much-needed living and academic space , enabling students to learn and live in a dynamic environment . New innovation centers such as the Institute of Arts and Humanities , the Center for Climate Change Impacts , and the Bioregional Center for Sustainability Science , Planning and Design foster campuswide collaboration to produce groundbreaking discoveries that improve human life .
The Koman Outpatient Pavilion now offers the best of clinical care and translational medicine in one location , improving health care for our community . The planned opening of new restaurants , retail and entertainment venues will complement campus destinations like Mandeville Center , Conrad Prebys Concert Hall , and The Stuart Collection to solidify UC San Diego as a cultural destination . And starting in 2021 , a long-awaited connection to our local community opens with the Mid-Coast Trolley extension .
“ I urge you to own the future of your university and celebrate your many connections to it . You are part of UC San Diego , as it is a part of you .”
You are a part of the transformation as well . Our 200,000 alumni worldwide contribute to UC San Diego ’ s rising global reputation as a distinguished public research university . The world is taking notice of your creativity , achievement and incredible impact . Your success and visibility as Triton alumni are helping us attract the best and brightest from around the world . More than 99,000 freshmen and 19,000 transfer students applied for fall 2019 admission . We are now the second most popular choice among students applying to the University of California . They strive to emulate your success and be a part of our Triton community .
You play a crucial role in creating that community . Share your success stories with us and with your social networks , volunteer on one of our advisory boards , collaborate with our scholars and researchers , or simply visit your campus . I urge you to own the future of your university and celebrate your many connections to it . You are part of UC San Diego , as it is a part of you .
With kind regards ,
Pradeep K . Khosla Chancellor
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