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Scripps Research Vessel Reaches Out Beyond the Oceans
Scripps crew volunteers time at Chilean orphanage during port calls
explorations - Around the Pier, April 2009

Scripps Recognized with Three 2008 Diversity Awards

Congratulations to Scripps recipients of UCSD Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and Diversity Awards, presented Feb. 10, 2009.

- Paul Bueren, R/V Melville senior chief engineer, MPL, was honored with a Universitywide award for his promotion of UC diversity objectives aboard R/V Melville, which sailed recently for the first time with an all-female engineering crew.

- Scripps Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation (CMBC) was honored with a Universitywide award for its ongoing efforts to recruit a diverse group of students, which have resulted in an increased enrollment from underrepresented groups. The CMBC team includes: Jeremy Jackson, Lisa Levin, Naomi Oreskes, Russell Chapman, Sarah Mesnick, and graduate students Damien Cie, Elisa Maldonado, Michael Navarro, Aaron Hartman, Melissa Garren, and Ivan Rosero.

- The Scripps Diversity Web Site team - Shannon Casey, Lucina Gonzalez, and Russ Chapman - were honored with the Vice Chancellor Recognition Award for their significant outreach efforts through the design, implementation, and maintenance of the Scripps Diversity web pages.

My Experience as a Member of UCSD's Diversity Council — Wayne Farquharson

In the Fall of 2004 I received a call from Dr. Russell Doolittle, Chair of UCSD's Diversity Council. Dr. Doolittle asked if I was interested in filling the vacant staff position on the Council. My tenure lasted from January 2005 through August 2008. My experience was very educational and rewarding.
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Working for a "Culture Not Lost in Time"
A Native Hawaiian Benefits from UC San Diego's New tribal membership scholarships for Graduate Students
This Week @ UCSD, February 2, 2009

Seeing STARS
Five bright undergraduate students had a chance to shine at Scripps this summer.
August 2008

Keeping Diversity Afloat
UCSD honors four at Scripps for their commitment to diversity.
explorations - Around the Pier, March 2008

Q&A with Tony Jackson, M.D. '74
UCSD alumnus Tony Jackson, M.D. '74, has twice brought high school students from the Los Angeles area to visit Scripps, helping expose underrepresented youth to Scripps science and education.
@UCSD, January 2008

Shining STARS
Five visiting student "stars" polished their research skills at Scripps.
explorations - Around the Pier, October 2007

Fox Announces Partnership with Mexico
Goals Include Improving Air Quality and Establishing Cross-Border Technology Corridor
This Week @ UCSD, December 2005