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Torrey Pines Hilton Resort
This is certainly one of the most inspiring resort settings in Southern California. The four diamond Torrey Pines Hilton Resort is located atop the bluffs of La Jolla overlooking the legendary Torrey Pines Golf Course and the majestic Pacific Ocean.

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University of California, San Diego UCSD
9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093; 858-822-1455; School Website
Student-led walking tours : 11AM Monday through Saturday (excluding holidays).
Located on the north side of La Jolla, this campus has achieved great distinction in fulfilling its missions of education, research, and public service.

Birch Aquarium
Located adjacent to the world-renown Scripps Institute of Oceanography this facility has large salt-water aquariums primarily dedicated to the study of both cold water and tropical water marine life of the Pacific Ocean. Includes giant octopus, jelly-fish, garibaldi, kelp forest and live coral.

UC San Diego Triton - NCAA Athletics
Intercollegiate Sports Programs include - hockey, cross country, golf, basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis, fencing, swimming, diving, volleyball, water polo, track & field.



Scripps Institution of Oceanography - UCSD
Scripps Institution of Oceanography (founded in 1903) is one of the oldest, largest, and most important centers for marine science research, graduate training, and public service in the world. Ongoing investigations include the topography and composition of the ocean bottom, waves and currents, and the flow and interchange of matter between seawater and the ocean bottom or the atmosphere.

San Diego - La Jolla Underwater Park
Park Info;
Created in 1970, the underwater park is a continuing community project to preserve the natural ecology, reestablish the underwater sea life and maintain the natural beauty of the shoreline.

MainTour Las Vegas - Preview over 80 of the biggest and brightest resorts on the Strip and related special features for adventure, recreation, entertainment, wedding packages and other great attractions.

Torrey Pines Lodge
Poised on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Lodge at Torrey Pines is within walking distance of Torrey Pines State Reserve. It's modeled after the Gamble and Blacker houses in Pasadena, two of the finest examples of early 1900s Craftsman-style architecture. The hotel features a 9,500-square-foot spa (with 14 treatment rooms), an 18-hole golf course, a spacious garden reserve, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, two restaurants, and a signature dining room with contemporary California cuisine.

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La Jolla Marriott Resort
This non-smoking hotel is ideally located in San Diego's Golden Triangle, where guests can enjoy warm, sophisticated Southern California Coastal atmosphere and friendly service. Sure to make your trip enjoyable - relax in the comfort of a fine guestrooms which feature Marriott's luxurious Revive bedding.

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Major schools and educational divisions at UCSD:
Arts & Humanities - history, theater, drama, literature and art.
IRPS - UCSD Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies
Preuss - Public college prep school for grades 6-12.
Rady - Rady School of Management - MBA Programs

UCSD Jacobs School of Engineering
Engineering majors include aerospace, bioengineering, chemical, computer, electrical, physics, mechanical, structural, etc.
Engineering -

UCSD School of Medicine
UCSD School of Medicine -
Pharmacy - UCSD School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
ARI - AIDS Research Institute
SIRA - Stien Institute for Research on Aging
ADRC - Alzheimers Disease Research Center
Department of Pediatrics -
UCSD Medical Center - UCSD Health Care

Schools of Life Sciences
A vast collection of research facilities, laboratories and educational programs that emphasize the life sciences.
Division of Biological Sciences - degree programs in physiology, biology, ecology, microbiology, etc.
Saltman Quarterly - UCSD Student Run quarterly newspaper on the sciences
Divison of Physical Sciences - Includes degrees in chemistry, biochemistry, mathematics and physics
CMRR - Center for Magnetic Recording Research
CALIT - California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology
SDSC - San Diego Supercomputer Center - advance research on cyberinfrastructure
CASS - UCSD Center for Astrophysics and Space Sciences
CSI - California Space Institute -
SDCMA - San Diego Center for Molecular Agriculture
CMG - UCSD Center for Molecular Genetics
CIMS - UCSD Keck Center for Interface and Materials Science
IPAPS - UCSD Institute for Pure & Applied Physical Sciences
INC - UCSD Institute for Nueral Computation
INLS - UCSD Institute for Nonlinear Science
NPACI - National Partnership for Advanced Computational Infrastructure
WMRS - White Mountain Research Station - Owens Valley Lab (Bishop CA)

Division of Social Sciences
Anthropology -
Cognitive Sciences - Study brain behavior and computation
Communications =
Economics -
Ethnic Studies -
Linguistics -
Political Science -
Psychology -
Sociology -
CCIS - Center for Comparitive Immigration Studies
CHD - Center for Human Development
CRL - Center for Research in Languages

Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Located adjacent to the world-renown Scripps Institute of Oceanography this facility has large salt-water aquariums primarily dedicated to the study of both cold water and tropical water marine life of the Pacific Ocean.

Scripps Institution of Oceanography - UCSD
Scripps Institution of Oceanography (founded in 1903) is one of the oldest, largest, and most important centers for marine science research, graduate training, and public service in the world. Ongoing investigations include the topography and composition of the ocean bottom, waves and currents, and the flow and interchange of matter between seawater and the ocean bottom or the atmosphere. Scripps's research ships are used in these investigations throughout the world's oceans. As many as 300 research projects may be underway at any time under that guidance of the 1300 staff members.

Salk Institute of Biological Studies - 453-4100
10010 N. Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92038 Tours Mon-Fri 10-Noon;
World's foremost clinical research and bio-medicine laboratory with special emphasis on molecular biology and genetics. Famous for its discovery of a cure to polio and other major diseases.

Tour Palm Springs
This desert oasis is a most popular warm-weather winter retreat with over 100 championship golf courses to play on, fine dining and great entertainment.

La Jolla Hotel Parisi
Resting amid palm trees and Pacific breezes and the rustle of shoppers and sun seekers is the Hotel Parisi. This romantic lodge is located in the heart of La Jolla at the corner of Herschel and Prospect Streets. Located one block from the Pacific Ocean and the hotel guest enjoys a choice of many beaches and bays within a short distance. La Jolla is the most picturesque location on the San Diego Coastline.

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UCSD Mandeville Auditorium
Building 285 on Muir College Drive at UCSD Campus in La Jolla; 858-534-1170; Auditorium Calendar;
Showcase for community, school and visiting performing artists in the fields of theater, music and dance.

Division of Arts & Humanities
School Website; The Arts and Humanities departments have been a powerful presence at UCSD since the earliest days of the campus as the founders appreciated the crucial role it plays in the training of the citizens of a democratic society, and the preparation of future leaders, thinkers, and artists.
History - Faculty of 40 scholars teach undergraduate and gradute programs and classes
Literature - nine undergraduate majors in English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Literatures of the World, and Writing, plus a masters and doctorate program.
Philosophy - science of philosophy, ethics, law and politics and epistemology
CRCA - Center for Research in Computing in the Arts - fields of media arts/digital culture
Center for the Humanities -

UCSD Department of Music
Department Website;
Bachelor or Arts in Music, Music Humanities, and Interdisciplinary Computing in the Arts - Music (ICAM). Performance Ensembles are open for participation by all UCSD students which include choral, orchestral, wind, and jazz ensembles. Private instrumental and vocal lessons are available to students that declare a music major or minor.
UCSD Musician Referral List -

• ICAM - The Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts program in the Music and Visual Arts Departments draws upon ideas and paradigms from computer science, art and cultural theory.
• CMIL - Computer Music Instructional Laboratory (CMIL)
• DMPS - Digital Music Project Studio (DMPS)
• OCL - Open Computing Laboratory (OCL)
• Media Networking
• Concert and Recording Technology
• Music Center Studios

  La Jolla Symphony & Chorus
  Join us as we welcome famous guest artists and composers, old friends and new, beginning with an important premiere. The La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Association is a performance ensemble affiliated with UCSD.

  

  UCSD Department of Theatre and Dance
  Department Website;
  Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Graduate Program in Theatre was created in 1974 and offers six MFA degrees including in Acting, Design, Directing, Playwriting and Stage Management. MFA students have opportunity for a professional residency with the La Jolla Playhouse. Most instruction and facilities are located in Galbraith Hall and the Wagner Dance Building. The undergraduate department produces three theatre and two dance productions each year.

  UCSD Division of Arts & Humanities The Arts and Humanities departments have been a powerful presence at UCSD since the earliest days of the campus. See this section for info on performances in music, literature, theater and much more.
  UCSD Mandell Weiss Theater - Dept of Theater & Dance - Performance Calendar
  UCSD Theatre Forum - an international theatre journal on contemporary art forms

  UCSD Department of Visual Arts
  Department Website; Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) across painting, drawing, sculpture, performance, computing in the arts, film, video, photography and criticism; and a Ph.D./M.A. degree in art and media history, theory and criticism.
  The Stuart Collection - Fine art displayed on campus
  University Art Gallery - rotating special art exhibits

• Art & Architecture Library, Music Library, Film & Video and Visual Resources.
• Computing Arts The ICAM program portal of the UCSD Visual Arts Department.
• CAL-IT - California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology.
• CRCA - The Center for Research and Computing in the Arts at UCSD.

La Valencia Resort Hotel
Come stay at this Mediterranean style hotel where the tradition of pleasant living is carefully maintained. La Valencia Hotel is situated on the Pacific Ocean just 12 miles North of San Diego in the picturesque village of La Jolla just steps away from the beach, world class shopping, art galleries, and dining. 100 distinctive guestrooms and suites.

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UC San Diego Tritons
UCSD Athletic Department -
Intercollegiate Sports Programs include - hockey, cross country, golf, basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis, fencing, swimming, diving, volleyball, water polo, track & field.
UCSD Miracle Mile - Fastest Downhill Mile Race - October Event
UCSD Tritons Ice Hockey - all practices and games held at Ice Town.
UCSD Triton Crew -

UCSD Sports Facilities
There are over 100 sports facilities on the UCSD campus.
Sports Facilities - include a mix of indoor and outdoor swimming pools, climbing centers, activity rooms, sports arena, weight rooms ballfields and game courts.

RIMAC Arena
This 44,000 s.f. multi-use facility is built to accomodate a great range of events and activities including concerts and sports tournaments such as basketball, badminton and volleyball.

• Auxiliary Gym - two court gymnasiums designed for use in basketball, volleyball, badminton, dance, soccer, and floor hockey.
• Ballet activity rooms
• martial arts activity room
• Weight room
• Conference rooms

La Jolla Best Western Resort
Escape to the La Jolla Best Western Inn by the Sea. A 100% non-smoking California Vacation Resort. Located two blocks from the beautiful beaches of La Jolla in California. Stay at this recently renovated hotel in the picturesque village of La Jolla in southern California.

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UCSD Student Life
KSDT 95.5 FM - UCSD Fiercely Independent Radio
UCSD Guardian - Student Life Newspaper
UCSD-TV - UCSD community access television station. Broadcasts informational, educational and enrichment programming

UCSD Recreation Department
Informal Recreation is time allotted for participation in an unstructured recreation activity, be it basketball, volleyball, racquetball, squash, tennis, weight lifting, swimming, etc.
Recreation Dept - Student Recreation facilities
Outback Adventures - 10-day wilderness program
Aquatic Centers - serve UCSD students and community with a variety of offerings. There are two pool facilities, the Canyonview 50 meter by 25 yard Olympic style pool and the indoor 6-lane Natatorium.
MBAC - Mission Bay Aquatic Center - one of the largest collegiate instructional waterfront facilities in the country.
UCSD Sports Clubs -

Ice Town - La Jolla Village UTC Large indoor skating rink offers an extensive variety of ice skating programs. Daily public sessions are available for recreational skaters. Learn to skate with group skating lessons and private lessons, and progress on to both ISI and US Figure Skating competitive programs. The hockey program includes: In-House Youth Hockey, Jaguars Travel Hockey League, In-House Adult Hockey, clinics, and tournaments. Ice Town can also accommodate birthday parties, private group reservations, and broom ball. Home to Okanagan Hockey School, ISI Championships, Jaguars Hockey and UCSD Tritons Ice Hockey.

Del Mar Racetrack & Fairgrounds
The racetrack was famous for years as a favorite hangout for many Hollywood celebrities including Bing Crosby and Jimmy Durante. Race Season runs from Late July to Early Sept annually. The Del Mar Fairgrounds was started in 1936 as a WPA project. Today it covers 360 acres and hosts more than 1 million visitors annually. The county fair held each summer has a wide range of food, rides and entertainment.

Torrey Pines State Reserve
Encompasses 2000 acres of coastal bluff, home to the protected rare Torrey Pines trees. The Torrey pine is the rarest native pine in the United States. This preserve has oer eight miles of trails that take you to the coastline and coastal lagoon. The Visitor Center opens daily at 9:00AM. The reserve is a day-use park only. There is no overnight camping facility.

Student Life



San Diego Sports Page
Hot links to exciting sports adventures across Southern California.

Student Life Associations
Activities, Education and Recreation.
San Diego LDS Institute of Religion - located near UCSD - LDS Student Association