News Archive - Phoebe Skok

Repurpose, Refurbish, Recycle, Resell

A headstone. A used airplane propeller. The dashboard of a Lincoln Navigator. A pristine, mint-green filing cabinet from 1963. The common link binding this motley collection together? They all found their home at the Surplus Store, UC San Diego’s end-of-life destination for excess university materials.

Leaders in Their Fields

Five UC San Diego graduate students recently joined the ranks of the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society, a prestigious national organization that recognizes scholars whose commitment to social justice, diversity, leadership and academic excellence pushes the boundaries of doctoral education.

Take 10 with a Triton: Jessica Valencia Advocates for Survivors and One-on-One Connection

Learn more about Jessica Valencia, a Training and Education Specialist at the Sexual Assault Resource Center.

‘A Catalyst for Change’

The 29th Annual Inclusive Excellence Awards ceremony honored recipients for their leadership and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Lifting Spirits: Girl Gains Builds Community and Body Positivity

Though lifting is in the name, you don’t have to be a pro in the weight room to join Girl Gains Lifting Club. From mariachi to trivia, there are hundreds of organizations students can get involved with at UC San Diego. In this ongoing series we’ll shine a light on a few of them.

6 Tips for a Stellar Study Abroad Scholarship Application

Students who are U.S. citizens and receive the Pell Grant are eligible for the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship, a distinguished federally funded study abroad program aiming to increase access to global experiences.

Code and Community: Computational Social Science Program Addresses Social Questions with Data

UC San Diego is now offering a one-year master of science degree in CSS, as well as a PhD specialization and a minor for interested students.

Nature Heals

Co-organized by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and Outback Adventures (part of UC San Diego Recreation), the Well-Being Camping Retreat is a three-day long program that brings students into the heart of Southern California’s native beauty.

Take 10 with a Triton: Mirian Rios Enjoys Life Hiking…with a Cat

Senior Custodian Mirian Rios on hiking, not taking life for granted and the Student Center Garden.

Sun God Archery Snags Bullseyes

SGA is the campus’ social, recreational and competitive archery club that recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Open to all students as well as staff, faculty and archers from the community, SGA offers competitive and recreational opportunities to dive into the world of archery.