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Thank you for printing “ Recalling Paul Saltman ”… it brought back wonderful memories from my time at UCSD . I attended Revelle from 1970 – 74 and was privileged to have taken Professor Saltman ’ s biology class . He was effective , engaging and funny . It cemented my interest in biology that would ultimately lead me into medicine . I also was an avid surfer and remember seeing Prof . Saltman out in the lineup at Scripps Pier and Black ’ s . — Peter McGough ’ 74
In 1974 , while a UCSD sophomore , I went to see Provost Paul Saltman to chat with him about the lack of marine biology classes for undergraduates . He picked up the phone and called Dick Rosenblatt , an ichthyologist at Scripps Institution of Oceanography , and said “ Dick , I have a kid here who wants to feel a fish .” That call led to a meeting at which Rosenblatt suggested I transfer to UCSB , where they had an Aquatic Biology major , and then come back to SIO / UCSD for graduate school . Saltman did not object to the idea and I received my undergraduate degree in Santa Barbara followed by my SIO Marine Biology PhD in 1983 . I will always be grateful to both of them for the advice , which set in motion a rewarding and interesting career in scientific research . — Dan Cohn , PhD ’ 83
During the summer of 1971 , Paul Saltman told our entering freshman class during orientation that Revelle ’ s goal was to turn us into “ neo-Renaissance men and women .” And with the breadth requirements and non-contiguous minors , they did a pretty good job , at least on me . As a biochemistry major whose history courses helped keep me sane , and who ended up a lawyer who still likes to read about science , math and history , I appreciate the Saltman philosophy . — Nancy Miller ’ 75
Dr . Paul Saltman was the first person I
met at UCSD . I was in awe of how kind , intelligent and personable he was to someone he had just met . I was a high school senior and interested in playing college water polo . He took the time to meet with me , shared his insight , and even arranged for me to meet a current UCSD water polo player to share his experience balancing athletics and academics .
I knew at that meeting UCSD was the perfect fit for me . I started my college academic career in Fall 1990 and played water polo for the Men ’ s Intercollegiate team under the coaching direction of the legendary Denny Harper . So many fantastic memories of grueling workouts and exciting games at Canyonview pool . — Chris Donnager ’ 95
After a newfound appreciation for biology early in my third year prompted me to change majors from QEDS ( economics ) to physiology , I was made aware by friends that taking Dr . Saltman ’ s nutrition class was a must . I ’ m so glad I followed their advice , as his class broke the mold of what I had learned to expect from academics . His teaching style , which I recall being heavy on storytelling , made learning — shockingly — fun ! His open hours ( hopefully I ’ m remembering that term correctly ) were the first I attended regularly ; I went not because I had questions on the course material , but rather because it was entrancing to hear him talk , and he made it such a welcoming atmosphere . As a basketball fan , I was riveted by his stories of giving nutrition advice to Bill Walton . — Mike Flaningam ’ 92
In my second year at Revelle , I had a part-time job at the gas station at North Torrey Pines and La Jolla Shores Drive . One slow evening , Dr . Saltman came in to fill his tank . I told my co-worker , PJ , a student at Mesa College , “ Hey , that ’ s my bio professor !” While I filled his car and washed his windows ( still did that in ’ 72 ), PJ ran out with his homework and Dr . Saltman helped him with it . It was math , not science … still at it long after I ran his credit card . Completely cool guy . — Tim McFadden ’ 77
What a great Winter 2022 , issue of the Triton . I was a student at Revelle and the new medical school back in the late ’ 60s . The articles brought back memories from those times . The Paul Saltman story reminded me of his biochemistry class I took in 1968 before entering medical school in 1969 . He was a master . I have not been back to UCSD in years . My fondest memories are of Harold Simon , MD , and Arnost Fronek , MD , both of whom changed my life . Thanks for your work on the “ Triton .” — Joe Gerry , MD ’ 73
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