SCHEDULE
BRINGING IT BACK
When I returned to my native San Diego in 2012 , I immediately set out to get involved with my alma mater . I am a double alumna , graduating from Revelle in 1982 and the School of Medicine in 1986 . It ’ s true that student life then isn ’ t what it is today ; the university leadership believed that being a great academic institution was all we needed to be — and that we were ! But as a result , some alumni from my generation don ’ t feel a strong connection and , consequently , aren ’ t involved today .
Yet for me , returning after more than 25 years made me excited to reenter the academic world as a volunteer and see what was new . The alumni office was encouraging and helped me find ways to get involved . Soon I was on a panel of doctors talking to pre-med biology students , judging presentations for the UC-wide Grad Slam contest , testing the skills of medical students and teaching Problem-Based Learning seminars . Not long after that , I was asked to join the School of Medicine Alumni Board and then the UCSD Alumni Board . I find it incredibly rewarding to have this interaction with such talented students and dedicated alumni , and my experiences with them have shown me how much university life has changed for the better , and how much more demanding it is for today ’ s students . They need the support of alumni now more than ever .
Luckily , the opportunities for alumni to get involved are nearly limitless . Yes , there are numerous scholarship programs and giving opportunities , and these are vital for our students . But there are also many ways for alumni to interact with students — one-on-one , in a panel discussion or through student entrepreneurial programs at The Basement ( see p . 48 )— I KNOW there is something for YOU !
With Triton pride ,
UPCOMING EVENTS
JANUARY
Winter Career Fair
JANUARY 18 | PRICE CENTER BALLROOMS UC San Diego ’ s Career Center partners with national and international employers to provide exposure to career opportunities . Alumni job seekers are welcome to attend for free ! tritonfairs . ucsd . edu
FEBRUARY
Spirit Night
FEBRUARY 3 | RIMAC ARENA alumni . ucsd . edu / spiritnight
Black History Month Brunch
FEBRUARY 25 | UC SAN DIEGO blackhistorymonth . ucsd . edu
UC San Diego Alumni Day of Service
FEBRUARY 26 | AVONDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL alumni . ucsd . edu / serviceday
MARCH
Alumni Calling Campaign
MARCH 13 – 24 Alumni volunteers are invited to call newly admitted students with the news of acceptance to UC San Diego ! Join in the excitement and share your experience with the newest Tritons . alumni . ucsd . edu / calling
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UC San Diego & You : Silicon Valley
MARCH 16 | PALO ALTO Connect in new and exciting ways with UC San Diego researchers making a global impact . alumni . ucsd . edu / ucsandiegoandyou
Alumni Leadership Scholarship Readers
MARCH 27 – APRIL 28 Read the inspiring stories of student applicants and lend your perspective on those most deserving of Alumni Leadership Scholarships . Their futures count on you . alumni . ucsd . edu / scholarshipreaders
APRIL
Triton Day
APRIL 8 | UC SAN DIEGO tritonday . ucsd . edu
Triton 5K & Festival
APRIL 9 | UC SAN DIEGO Support student scholarships and enjoy a great morning run or walk with friends , family and fellow Tritons . 5k . ucsd . edu
Triton Entrepreneur Night
APRIL 27 | THE BASEMENT , MANDEVILLE CENTER Meet student entrepreneurs and hear their pitches in this competition to take their work to the next level . basement . ucsd . edu
Peggy Matarese ' 82 , MD ' 86 UCSD Alumni Board of Directors
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