On-Campus Housing Selection Information
Off-Campus Housing Considerations
Commencement 2009 Information
Reminder: Consider Summer Session
On-Campus Summer Session Housing
Scholarship Opportunities
SAVE THE DATE: LGBT Family Day
SAVE THE DATE: Family Weekend 2009
Muir Musical: April 9–11, 2009
Sixth College Spirit of the Masters: April 21, 2009
JMC Organic Luncheon
Sixth College Chocolate Festival: May 1, 2009
Cesar Chavez Celebration Events in April
Earth Week 2009
Relay for Life at UC San Diego
California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education
Gift Matching to Support the Campus
College Spotlight: Earl Warren College
Student Spotlight: Lauren Chastain, Senior
Staff Spotlight: Andy Ceperley, Career Services Center
Alumnni Spotlight: Armin Afsahi, B.A., 1990
Program Spotlight: Sexual Assault Resource Center
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Many returning undergraduate students are in the process of determining where to live during 2009–2010. For those undergraduate students eligible for on-campus housing, Housing, Dining, and Hospitality has provided information for the on-campus room selection process.
Students who are eligible for on-campus housing should have already received an e-mail on March 13, 2009, confirming their eligibility. Those not eligible were sent a letter on March 16, 2009. Parents and family members were also mailed a letter explaining eligibility status on March 16, 2009.
The Room Selection Web site goes live on April 10, 2009, and College-based Residence Life staff will be holding information sessions for students April 14–27, 2009. During April 28–30, 2009, students will sign a contract with Residence Life electronically and make deposit payments. On May 14, 2009, lottery information will be provided to students and on May 19, 2009, students will make their room selection.
Questions regarding the room selection process or a student's eligibility for on-campus housing should be directed to Housing, Dining, and Hospitality, by calling 858/534-4010 or e-mailing housinginfo@ucsd.edu.
While on-campus housing selection is underway, many students decide to move off-campus. Given this shift in living arrangements, I asked Jessica St. Clair from Student Legal Services to describe for our parents and family members what details to consider when their student moves off-campus. Some students view moving off-campus as a rite of passage, but moving away from the UC San Diego campus community also means new rights and responsibilities. Below are important considerations for your soon-to-be student/tenant and suggestions on how you can support him or her during this exciting time.
New renters sometimes talk about signing their lease in terms of "signing up" for an apartment. Thinking about a lease agreement in these terms minimizes the significance of a tenant's legal relationship with the landlord. Tenants should understand that by signing a lease they are making a binding legal agreement to follow the terms of a contract. You should encourage your student to read any lease carefully before signing it.
Some landlords will ask tenants for someone to co-sign a lease agreement. Typically, landlords only want one co-signer, who is asked to assume liability for all of the roommates. If the co-signer is the parent or family member of one of the roommates, this can put the individual in a difficult situation. Students should discourage their landlord from insisting on a co-signer by providing positive references and explaining that the students have the means to pay for the residence. This approach has proven successful!
If the landlord insists on one co-signer, then prospective tenants can either decline to rent that residence or find someone willing to be the co-signer. Some parents and family members agree to be co-signers on the condition that a parent or family member of each of the other roommates agrees in writing to reimburse the co-signer for any expenses incurred by his or her student.
Roommates are considered "jointly and severally" responsible for complying with the terms of a lease. This means that each roommate is responsible for the total amount of the rent as well as the condition of the apartment. In other words, if a landlord wishes to sue tenants for unpaid rent, the landlord can sue just one roommate for the entire amount of the unpaid rent, even if that particular roommate paid his or her "share" of the rent in a timely manner. Likewise, if a roommate spills ketchup on the carpet and the carpet must be replaced, all of the roommates can be held liable for the damage to the carpet.
Students should consider living with people they know are reliable, responsible, and trustworthy whenever possible. Roommates may draft a "roommate agreement" that identifies the individual responsibilities of each roommate, but this document is only enforceable between the roommates and does not change the duties the roommates owe to the landlord.
Tenants are responsible for ensuring that the residence is in the same condition at the end of the lease term as it was in the beginning, excluding of normal wear and tear. The cost to repair damages at the end of the lease term and to return the residence to its condition at the beginning of the lease term can be deducted from the tenant's security deposit if the tenants do not correct the problems before vacating.
To help demonstrate the condition of the residence at the beginning of the lease term, tenants should take lots of pictures, preferably before moving in furniture. In the event the student has a disagreement with his or her landlord about the condition of the premises, the pictures will prove helpful. Students should document the condition of the residence at the end of the lease in the same manner.
Tenants are often surprised to learn that their landlords typically are not responsible for damage to or the loss of the tenant's property due to theft. Depending on the circumstances, landlords may not be responsible for the tenant's losses due to a fire or flood. Students who are renting may wish to purchase renter's insurance in order to protect themselves from such losses.
Students whose parent/guardian own a home and have homeowner's insurance should look at existing policies and speak with their parent/guardian before purchasing renter's insurance. Some homeowner's insurance policies have provisions that cover individuals not living in the home for specified reasons, such as going to school. These sorts of provisions will often provide coverage similar to renter's insurance.
Student Legal Services (SLS) offers free, confidential counseling, education, and referrals for currently registered UC San Diego students. Landlord-tenant issues are some of the most common reasons for which students receive counseling.
SLS and Commuter Student Services will also be collaborating to conduct "Moving Off Campus" workshops during Spring quarter. Encourage your student to attend one of these workshops if they are planning to move off-campus:
See the Student Legal Services Web site for more information, or call 858/534-4374.
Commencement ceremonies for UC San Diego students graduating in Spring 2009 will take place Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14, according to the following schedule:
Also, come to UC San Diego early to celebrate your student's graduation at the All Campus Graduation Ceremony (ACGC), which will take place Friday, June 12. More information on commencement is available from individual Colleges or on the Commencement Web pages on TritonLink. For more information on the Senior Class activities, see the UCSD Senior Spring Web site.
If you need hotel accommodations near campus or have other travel questions, see the UC San Diego Visitor's Guide for more information. Many hotels offer a UC San Diego rate; however, one hotel close to campus has come forward with a deal for UC San Diego Commencement activities. The Hilton San Diego/Del Mar is offering a rate of $89 per night when you mention you are coming for "UCSD Graduation." Call 858/764-6043 for reservations or see the Hilton San Diego/Del Mar Web site for more information.
Summer Session is just around the corner!
Current students will receive their appointment enrollment times during the week of April 6, 2009. Enrollment begins by appointment April 13, 2009. Students are encouraged to sign up early to avoid waitlists.
Remember, students at UC San Diego can use Summer Session to get ahead and lighten their course loads for Fall quarter, to make up for Spring quarter, or to assure an on-time graduation!
For more information, visit the Summer Session Web site.
Is your student attending UC San Diego this summer? Do they need on-campus housing? Please visit the Summer Session Housing Web site for more information on how your student can apply for Summer Housing and to download the Summer Session Housing Contract Packet beginning April 10, 2009. For questions regarding summer housing at UC San Diego, please e-mail the Summer Housing Staff at summerhousing@ucsd.edu.
Many students, parents, and family members are looking for alternatives to pay for college. The UC San Diego Undergraduate Scholarship office has a resourceful Web site that can assist those looking for scholarship opportunities. External opportunities highlighted by the Cross Cultural Center include the ING Unsung Heroes Program, Hope Initiative, and the McNair Program (look under Programs for information).
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center will host Family Day on Saturday, May 16, 1:30–4:30 p.m. It will be a fun-filled day that gives families of LGBT students a chance to see the Resource Center and meet students' UC San Diego LGBT family. More information on LGBT Family Day to come, and for more information on the LGBT Resource Center please see the Center's Web site.
Family Weekend 2009 will be held Friday, October 23 – Sunday, October 25, 2009. The weekend will kick off with the Chancellor's 5K on Friday, followed by exciting events Friday night, all day Saturday, and closing with brunch on Sunday morning. Based on the feedback from the Family Weekend 2008, there will be more offerings for families to enjoy the campus and surrounding communities! More details to come in hard copy mail and by e-mail, but be sure to SAVE THE DATE for this annual campus tradition.
Muir College's Musical Ensemble, the world's largest and only completely student-directed musical theater company, will be presenting "Kiss Me Kate," April 9–11, 2009, with shows at 8:00 p.m. daily in the Mandeville Auditorium. Directed by Muir senior, Paul Scudder, the musical features a production team of 25, a 30-piece orchestra, and a talented cast of actors and actresses from all six Colleges. With music and lyrics by Cole Porter and a script by Bella and Samuel Spewack, the action centers around a show within a show, the interior play being a musical version of William Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." As the plot thickens, with the Shrew's director and leading lady sorting out their love life backstage and misdirected gangsters pursuing revenge, chaos and hilarity ensue. The result is among the finest in a long tradition of musical entertainment.
Although originating at Muir College and sponsored primarily from Muir student organizations, the Musical Ensemble includes participation of undergraduate students from all six Colleges. The company has produced a total of 16 plays since 1991. Tickets are available at the UC San Diego Box Office and MOM (Middle of Muir): $8.00 students; $9.00 faculty/staff; and $10 for the community. Tickets will also be sold at the door on performance evenings.
Sixth College Spirit of the Masters began in 2005 when a student was inspired to create a Sixth College version of Laguna Beach's Pageant of the Masters. Famous paintings and sculptures with an animated twist will be highlighted during this annual tradition. This year, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. on April 21, 2009, eleven pieces of student artwork will be featured at The Loft at the Price Center. This event is free and open to the public.
John Muir College (JMC) will be commemorating its namesake and celebrating Earth Week at its annual Organic Luncheon on April 22, 2009, in the Price Center's East Ballroom. The invitation-only luncheon, which honors students, staff, and faculty who are working to make UC San Diego more environmentally sustainable, will feature a keynote speaker and the presentation of the "John Muir Prize." JMC Provost Susan Smith will award the prize to the student creators of the most outstanding short video highlighting environmentalism and exemplifying the values of Sierra Club founder and pioneering environmentalist, John Muir. Chosen through the Sustainability Solutions Institute (SSI)-sponsored "VidFest," the winning video will be screened at the luncheon.
The Sixth College Chocolate Festival has been a Spring quarter tradition since 2004 and is sponsored by the Sixth College Community Board. In 2008, the event attracted nearly 700 guests from across the University. The 2009 festival takes place on Friday, May 1, 2009, from 3:00–6:00 p.m. in the Sixth College Dogg House, and will include chocolate fountains, lots of sweet and savory dipping items, music, live entertainment, and activities for all ages. All are welcome, so please consider joining your student at this annual campus tradition!
UC San Diego is sponsoring events to celebrate the life, work, and achievements of Cesar Chavez. Events began during March, with the majority of events throughout April. All events are free and open to the public. See a full calendar of events on the Cesar Chavez Event Calendar 2009 Web site.
In line with the university's value of sustainability, UC San Diego will host events, speakers, and hands-on demonstrations during Earth Week 2009, April 20–24, 2009. See a full calendar of events on the Earth Week 2009 Web site.
On Saturday, April 18, 2009, UC San Diego will host Relay For Life. Relay For Life is a fun 24-hour-long event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of the American Cancer Society. During the event, teams gather at the RIMAC track and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times. Relay For Life is a time to celebrate those who have battled cancer, remember someone lost, and get inspired to fight back. Individuals who have shared the same experience find common ground, hope and healing at Relay For Life. Anyone interested should visit the UC San Diego Relay For Life Web site or contact ucsdrelay4life@gmail.com.
The California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education on Saturday, April 25, 2009, is an all-day program designed to acquaint students from underrepresented groups with the academic and career opportunities associated with advanced study in a wide range of disciplines. This year the event will take place at California State University, San Marcos and students will have the opportunity to interact with over 200 graduate recruiters from across the country. Transportation will be provided for current UC San Diego students by the Academic Enrichment Programs. Students should register before April 11, 2009, on the UCOP Diversity Forum Web site. For questions and additional information, contact David Artis, dartis@ucsd.edu.
At UC San Diego, we acknowledge that families provide a vital source of support for their students. You provide the encouragement, guidance, and love that helps your student succeed and thrive in our community. We hope that you and your student have a sense of the UC San Diego community as an extension of your own family.
We also rely on families for financial support. Tuition and fees along with diminishing state funds are not enough to sustain all of the opportunities that your student enjoys in the classroom, in the Colleges, and across the campus. Private donations are what provide the enhancements to a UC San Diego education.
You can make a difference through a gift of any size and join the thousands of other parents and family members who have chosen to support UC San Diego.
Even better, that gift could double or even triple the impact! You may not be aware that many companies will match their employees' (and sometimes even employee spouses') donations to nonprofit organizations — including universities — to significantly expand the value of an individual's charitable gift.
It is estimated that approximately 10 percent of the nation's corporate giving in 2007 came from matching gifts. Thanks to generous donors and philanthropic employers, nearly $300,000 was directed to UC San Diego through employer matching gift programs during the fiscal year 2007–2008.
Last year, the number of matching gifts to UC San Diego increased nearly 35 percent from the previous year; the largest such gift was $50,000. These five corporations gave the most dollars in matching funds during the last fiscal year:
For many years, Qualcomm — the world leader in digital wireless technology, co-founded by former UCSD faculty member Irwin Jacobs — has provided generous corporate support for UC San Diego's educational, research, and service missions by matching the donations from its employees to UC San Diego. Last year, Qualcomm set an outstanding example as a top employer, both for the number of gifts and total funds donated. "With industry leadership comes many opportunities and responsibilities to have a positive impact on our communities," said Paul Jacobs, who succeeded his father as Qualcomm Chief Executive Officer.
It is with the support of individuals, corporations, and foundations that UC San Diego — ranked the seventh-best public university in the nation by U.S. News and World Report — can continue to make a positive impact locally, nationally, and globally.
Your support can make a world of difference to sustain student aid, recruit stellar faculty, enhance groundbreaking research, advance patient care, and train tomorrow's leaders. And your support can have an even bigger difference when matched!
When you make a gift to UC San Diego, please check first to see if your employer has a matching gifts program by visiting the Employer Matching Gift Program Web site to search for your employer.
Your gift will have a positive impact on your student's education.... and we thank you! For more information, please contact our Parent and Family Giving Director, Toni Tschann, at ttschann@ucsd.edu or by calling 858/822-3867.
Earl Warren College, founded as the fourth college at UC San Diego, employs the motto "Toward a Life in Balance." Crafted from its namesake's approach to life, the motto sets the tone for the College, which strives to provide students with a well-rounded, balanced educational experience. Founded in 1974, Earl Warren College now hosts the Law and Society and Health Care-Social Issues interdisciplinary minors, both of which provide academic context for ethical decision-making. To learn more about the College's initiatives and upcoming events, I met with the Provost of the College, Steven Adler. This is his twenty-second year on the faculty at UC San Diego (he is a Professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance) and fifth year as Provost.
A highlight of Warren College's Family Day on February 7, 2009, was a presentation by Earl Warren's youngest son, Robert Warren, and his granddaughter, Debra Warren. The presentation provided a connection for Warren College students and families to its namesake. It reinforced the fact that Earl Warren was a real person who was not only an influential public servant but also a father and grandfather. As Provost Adler said, the presentation served to provide "our students and their families with a flesh-and-blood picture of Earl Warren. It was lovely to see the connection between our families and his family."
Another upcoming event serving to reinforce the mission of the College is the annual DeWitt Higgs Lecture. The lecture was created through an endowment from friends and family of the late DeWitt Higgs, a former UC Regent and San Diego attorney. The lecture serves to highlight contemporary legal issues in a critical context. This year's lecture will be given by David Iglesias, a former United States Attorney from New Mexico. Mr. Iglesias was one of the U.S. Attorneys fired in 2007 for "performance-related issues." His presentation, entitled "Do the Right Thing: When Good Institutions Do Bad Things," will take place on Monday, April 20, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the Price Center East Ballroom. The lecture is free to the public, so consider joining the UC San Diego community for this annual tradition.
The promotion of research and scholarship is also important to the mission of Warren College. Each year, five Warren students are awarded research scholarships of up to $1,000 to perform independent research on a topic of their choosing. With a faculty sponsor, students have conducted projects in areas such as Biology, Urban Studies and Planning, Communication, and Health Care. Only Warren students are eligible for the scholarship and applications are available during the Spring quarter for the following academic year. The importance of academic achievement is also highlighted by the Warren Writing Center — the only writing center of its kind on campus, assisting Warren students throughout the year on writing projects in all disciplines and courses. The center is staffed by highly trained undergraduate peer mentors under the supervision of center director Dr. Madeleine Picciotto. Provost Adler hopes to expand these types of programs in the future to reach more students through generous donations to the Parents Fund.
To learn more about Earl Warren College visit the College's Web site.
Meet Lauren Chastain, graduating Senior from John Muir College. Lauren is an Economics and Political Science major and an accomplished member of the Softball team at UC San Diego. From our conversation, it was clear that being a student-athlete has been an important highlight of Lauren's undergraduate career at UC San Diego. As she looks forward to graduation, we discussed her experience at UCSD and the future.
Growing up in Laguna Nigel, Lauren has been playing softball since she was five years old. It was her intention to go to college and be a student-athlete. Lauren explained it was important to her to receive a quality education, while being able to compete at the collegiate level. UC San Diego appealed to Lauren because the athletic program was strong and the academic reputation of the university was compelling. She also admitted, as someone who loves the beach, that being close to the ocean was also attractive!
Lauren has played softball during her entire four year career at UCSD and attributes the development of strong time-management skills to her success. Softball is a year-long sport — practicing in the Fall, and competition starting the first week in January through May. Lauren is up early for workouts and has practice and games later in the afternoon — not to mention the travel schedule. She explained that while there has been sacrifice, she has enjoyed being an athlete at the university and has developed well-honed organizational and prioritizing skills that she will retain beyond UC San Diego. As a result of her time at the university, Lauren has also developed strong interpersonal skills. As part of a team, Lauren has had to work with a diverse group of individuals in intense, competitive situations. She knows this will only be a benefit to her in the future.
Lauren has especially appreciated the support of her parents and grandparents during her time as a student. She explained her grandparents have never missed a UC San Diego game — home or away! Lauren cited the involvement of her family in her college career as important to her success. Whether it was attending games, asking how things were going for her in the classroom, or encouraging her to have new experiences, it was a motivating factor to assist her in staying focused and thriving at UCSD. Lauren completed her course work at the end of Winter quarter and she will continue playing with the Softball team until the end of the season before graduating and beginning a job search.
Introducing Andrew "Andy" Ceperley, Director of the Career Services Center at UC San Diego. Andy has been in his role as Director for the last five years. After completing a Bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech in Business Administration and a Master's Degree in Communications from the University of Virginia, Andy developed a passion for the area of student affairs, specifically career services. Before arriving at UC San Diego Andy spent time working at the University of Virginia, University of Texas at Austin, and Santa Clara University. Acknowledging the state of the world and the anxiety of some students and families regarding the job search process, I spoke with Andy about how he directs the Career Services Center to assist students in their plans for the future.
Andy began working in the area of career services because he saw the role as an important liaison between the life of a college student and the future. Career services in Andy's opinion is an "essential and powerful service of a college campus." That being said, Andy advises that career exploration should begin early in a student's college career. As the world has changed, it is important to have a "game plan" for the future, but also to be flexible about how that plan may change or adjust. Students can visit the Career Services Center and meet with a staff member to strategize about the future, discuss their hopes and fears, and talk through how to reach their goals.
Given the state of the economy, I asked Andy what advice he would have for parents and family members of both graduating seniors and those students anxious about future job prospects. Andy explained that students "go back to basics." It is not enough to post one's resume on a Web site and hope it is picked up by an employer. The interpersonal connections and relationships with mentors, faculty, and advisors are key to finding a job and career opportunities. It is also important to celebrate and share small victories — those individuals want to hear about a student's opportunity to intern or study abroad. Further, parents and family members can also learn more about how UC San Diego alumni have recently entered the job market. Information gathered by the Career Services Center staff found in the Survey of Recent UC San Diego Graduates section of the Web site provides interesting insight into how alumni have secured employment or smoothly entered graduate studies. Parents and family members are also encouraged to review the Career Services Center Web site which provides rich information on resume writing, job search strategies, and employers coming to campus to recruit.
One important way parents and family members can assist current UC San Diego students is by providing internship or job possibilities for students. If you are an employer, consider posting your position opportunity on Port Triton — a free service for employers. There are also career fairs throughout the year where family members/employers can participate and attract the academically gifted students who are part of the UC San Diego community. Potential family members/employers can find more information on recruiting UC San Diego students by reviewing the Recruiter Information portion of the Career Services Center Web site.
For more information about the Career Services Center, see the Center's Web site.
Meet Armin Afsahi, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Alumni Affairs and Executive Director of the UC San Diego Alumni Association. Armin not only directs the Alumni Association but is also a proud 1990 UC San Diego, Revelle College alumnus. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, Armin went on to earn a Masters in Business Administration from the University of San Diego in 1997. After his undergraduate career Armin worked for the Vice Chancellor for Research for several years before moving to the private sector. He then went to Georgetown University to be the Assistant Vice President for Advancement, where he worked with the Board of Regents and oversaw the university's philanthropic efforts. As one of UC San Diego's most proud alumni, I met with Armin to talk about how UC San Diego prepared him for life after college.
In his current role with the university Armin commits his time to working with both UC San Diego alumni and current students. His passion to work with current students stems from reflecting on this own undergraduate experience. Armin admitted that he had "no idea" what being an alumnus meant until he reached the end of his undergraduate career. He was an award recipient as a graduating senior, and realized in that moment he was now part of something larger, a network of others that had shared similar experiences. It is his goal in his current position to shift the thinking of undergraduate students to see themselves as alumni — to make the alumni experience "relevant" to their everyday experiences. You may be wondering how students would go about making the Alumni Association part of their lives? Students can join the Alumni Association as a student, be part of the Student Foundation, volunteer at alumni events, attend alumni-sponsored events, and network with fellow Tritons. The value of this connection can only benefit a student for many years past graduation.
I asked Armin what he still carries with him from his undergraduate experience. He said the Revelle humanities and writing sequence and his classes in his major of Communications are still relevant to his everyday interactions. He admitted, as an undergraduate student he did not see how the coursework and reading would be relevant; however, now he thinks it "shaped his thinking about the world." Armin also talked about his leadership experiences as an undergraduate student. He cited that being an Orientation Leader, being part of Associated Students and College Council, and by being a House Advisor for what is now International House served to shape him personally and professionally.
Involvement opportunities for parents and family members in the UC San Diego Alumni Association are endless — you can become a member, buy your student a membership, attend an event, or volunteer for the Association. Even if you are not an alumni of the university, Armin encourages our parents and family members to get to know the alumni community and make it "relevant" to the life of your student as well.
For over 20 years, UC San Diego has provided an invaluable resource for students, the Sexual Assault & Violence Prevention Resource Center (SARC). One of the top priorities at UCSD is the safety of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Safety is a cooperative effort requiring everyone's participation. For this reason, SARC works with a variety of campus departments to educate the community on ways to prevent sexual assault. Family members may wonder why this resource is needed and question how often incidents of violence or sexual assault occur on campus. Research studies have shown that rape does occur on college campuses but frequently goes unreported. Therefore, SARC provides services such as individual counseling, support groups, and advocacy for individuals affected by dating violence or sexual assault. If an incident does occur with your student, know that SARC staff will explain all of the options available to the student and provide counseling, as well as advocacy for academic and/or housing concerns.
During Orientation, Welcome Week, and throughout the year, SARC provides students with brochures, facts, resources, and suggestions for reducing their risk for violence. SARC also offers educational workshops, trainings, and discussions in classes throughout the academic year. Self-defense classes are available through Campus Recreation, the Women's Center, and the UCSD Police for men and women interested in honing their self-defense skills. In April, which is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, SARC staff will be hosting workshops and activities for the campus community to raise awareness and arm students with resources to be safe.
Information and resources are available for the entire UC San Diego campus family on the SARC Web site.
Coach Dan O'Brien’s UCSD Baseball team, sporting a 19–7 record, is ranked sixth nationally in Division II and has a three-game lead atop the CCAA standings. Baseball is one of five UCSD spring squads ranked nationally — Women's Crew (No. 3), Men's Volleyball (No. 10), Women's Tennis (No. 14) and Women's Water Polo (No. 16) are the others — and among nine that look like good bets to reach post-season competition. The Men's Volleyball team, which plays in the all-Division I Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF), is on the cusp of a first-ever trip to the MPSF Tournament. Coach Kevin Ring's Tritons already boast victories over UC Santa Barbara, USC, and UCLA.
For those interested in keeping up with UC San Diego Athletics, be sure to listen to Triton Talk, the online show that airs weekly on the UCSD Tritons Web site. It is hosted by local radio personality Craig Elsten and features interviews with UCSD coaches and student-athletes. This week's edition will include segments with Baseball Coach Dan O'Brien, Softball Coach Patti Gerckens, and Triton senior Lauren Chastain (highlighted in this edition of the Triton Family Newsletter!).
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A glance through the Parent & Family Survey data indicated an interest in having a Facebook Group dedicated to Parents & Families. See our Facebook Group and join! It will be another avenue to receive updates, connect with one another and UC San Diego staff and faculty.
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