LETTER FROM THE ALUMNI PRESIDENT
GROWING TOGETHER
As our alumni population grows every year , so does the number of engaged alumni — Tritons who choose to stay involved with UC San Diego by attending our events , giving a gift or volunteering their time , experience and expertise to students .
Last year saw extraordinary growth in our alumni programs — our regional events packed rooms across the country , alumni helped UC San Diego ’ s first-ever Giving Day surpass its goal , and registrants nearly doubled for our second annual All-Campus Homecoming . More and more Tritons are coming out to experience the fun , the fellowship and fulfillment of staying engaged with their university .
I ’ m especially excited to report a resounding response to the first year of our Take a Triton to Work program . Recently expanded nationwide , it has brought together hundreds of current students with alumni for a day on the job , making meaningful connections between generations of Tritons . Look out for the next opportunity to connect with a student this spring break , March 23-26 .
We are bringing Tritons together as well through our latest online platform , Tritons Connect , where you can mentor , be mentored , or join professional groups with other Tritons who share your interests . If you haven ’ t yet signed up , I hope you ’ ll join the thousands of alumni who have already taken part : tritonsconnect . com
“More and more Tritons are coming out to experience the fun , the fellowship and fulfillment of staying engaged with UC San Diego .”
Last year was remarkable , and now we look forward to 2020 . With it comes a whole new decade , one that will bring a long-awaited Alumni Center , and continue the unprecedented growth for our campus , our Triton network , and of course , our engaged alumni . I hope you ’ ll take advantage of this remarkable time in UC San Diego history by getting involved — it ’ s easy , it ’ s enriching , and it is your unique privilege as alumni of our amazing university .
With Triton pride ,
Jeff Belk ’ 83 President , UC San Diego Alumni
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