Chancellor’s Associates Endowed Chair: 
Amanda Datnow

Amanda Datnow — Chancellor’s Associates Endowed Chair and a professor in the Department of Education Studies in the School of Social Sciences — is one of only 18 exceptional education leaders and scholars in the nation to be elected to the National Academy of Education. Members are elected based on their outstanding scholarship or leadership related to education. For more information, read here.

Laritza Bahena Hernandez ’26

Laritza Bahena Hernandez’s Journey to Los Angeles

As a first-year Chancellor’s Associates scholar and first-generation Latina student, I was honored to represent CASP at the UC San Diego Regional Celebration in Los Angeles. It was an important opportunity for me to acknowledge the wonderful resources on campus, such as the Office for Students with Disabilities, that have helped me navigate my first year.

I had the chance to share my story with the Triton community, and my family got to be a part of this extraordinary experience. From meeting Chancellor Khosla to watching Nathan East ’78 perform to viewing the incredible Grammy Museum exhibits, this will always be a special UC San Diego memory for me and my family.

Learn more about our other scholars.

In Case You Missed It: Chancellor’s Associates Event Photos

On February 23, we hosted our annual Hearts & Scholars event to celebrate outstanding students and the generous donors who help them pursue their passions. The evening featured a student panel who shared the tremendous impact of their UC San Diego experience. See event photo highlights. 

On March 15, our virtual Chancellor’s Associates Colloquium, "Unawareables:" Building Invisible yet Useful Wearable Devices, featured a special presentation by Patrick Mercier, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, and co-director for the Center for Wearable Sensors. A full recording is available in our video gallery. 
 

Become a Member of the York Society

When you make a planned gift to UC San Diego, you solidify your investment in the future success of UC San Diego and its extraordinary trajectory as a world-class education and research institution. We invite you to join the York Society, which is named after UC San Diego’s founding chancellor, Herb York, to honor him for leaving a legacy of inspiration and promise.

York Society members receive topical communications throughout the year and invitations to special campus activities and events. For more information on the York Society and answers to your gift planning questions, contact Kim Wenrick in the Office of Gift Planning at kwenrick@ucsd.edu or at (858) 761-2099.
 

Are You Globally-Minded And Interested in Meeting International Visitors and Helping Them Improve Their English Conversation Fluency?

The UC San Diego International Students and Programs Office’s English-in-Action (EIA) Conversation Program is looking for Chancellor’s Associates volunteers who would enjoy meeting with an international student, scholar or spouse to assist them in improving their English conversation skills and share American culture.

Participating in EIA is rewarding because it provides considerable cultural insight and a deeper appreciation for diversity, which helps students gain a greater respect and appreciation for other cultures.

Knowledge of foreign languages or teaching experience is not required. EIA volunteers attend an orientation session and have access to International Students and Programs Office materials and resources. Conversation leaders can work with participants individually or in small groups and typically meet for an hour or two each week at a location that is convenient for both, including remote, on campus or off campus.

Apply or learn more, or email Shelly Taskin with questions.
 

Travel to Italy with UC San Diego Women’s and Men’s Basketball

Join the University of California San Diego Men's and Women's Basketball teams on an exciting 11-day/9-night tour of Italy from August 16 – 25, 2023! City travel includes Rome, Florence, Milan/Lake Como and Venice. For all details and pricing visit UC San Diego Italy.
 

In Memory of John C. Meyers, MD

John C. Meyers, MD, passed away peacefully on February 16 at age 98. A UC San Diego supporter and School of Medicine volunteer for more than 50 years, John was a dedicated member of Chancellor’s Associates and the UC San Diego Visitors Program. He was among the first doctors in the community to become a volunteer faculty member in reproductive medicine, teaching students and residents the best practices for delivering babies with the most desirable outcomes for mother and child. A retired OB-GYN practitioner, John and his wife Betty Joan Maly, MD, taught a volunteer-led preclinical elective, The Healer’s Art, for medical students. He will be profoundly missed. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, May 27. For more information, read here. 

Events for May, June, July

Chancellor's Associates Colloquium
“Anthropogeny: Explaining the Origin of the Planet-Altering Ape”
Atkinson Pavilion, Faculty Club
May 3, 2023
6 p.m.
Join us for a special presentation by Pascal Gagneux, executive co-director of CARTA, and professor of pathology and anthropology at UC San Diego.

Alumni Celebration Weekend
May 5 – 7, 2023
Schedule of Events

Film Screening and Panel Discussion: Official Monkey Business Production Company
May 6, 2023
3 p.m.
Join us at the new Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts for a screening and panel discussion with the alumni founders of Official Monkey Business, Conrad Jones ’21 and Amedeo Gallo ’21, Chancellor’s Associates Scholar alumnus. Michael Trigilio, Director of the Suraj Israni Center for Cinematic Arts, will moderate this discussion covering “Buck Bastard,” the company's new animated web series, and how to get started in the film industry.

CASP Transfer Induction Ceremony
Fleet Science Center
May 22, 2023
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Please RSVP to ca@ucsd.edu.

Visionary and Nobel Circle Reception
Birch Aquarium
May 24, 2023 
6 p.m.
Visionary and Nobel Circle donors are invited to an exclusive celebration in honor of the upcoming 10th anniversary of the Chancellor’s Associates Scholars Program. Invitation only.

UC San Diego Spring Regional Series
New York, Boston, Washington D.C.
June 1 – 6, 2023

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You now have the option to designate your Chancellor’s Associates gift to a school, impacting the lives of scholars across campus.

About Chancellor’s Associates:

We believe in proactive philanthropy — the kind that breaks boundaries and levels the playing field for motivated learners. We are a community of supporters including alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends who partner with Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla to address UC San Diego’s most urgent priority: broadening access to higher education. Since 2013, more than 2,000 Chancellor’s Associates scholarships have been awarded to high-achieving, deserving students who are often the first in their families to attend college. Together, we change lives. Learn more at chancellorsassociates.ucsd.edu.

For any questions, please email ca@ucsd.edu or call (858) 822-2540.