MSI, the leading brand in high-end gaming, has partnered with UCSD Esports and Recreation to fully outfit our Triton Esports Center (TEC) with twenty-six Aegis RS 11th Gen Gaming PCs. This generous gift will not only allow our student-athletes to compete on top-tier equipment, but it also provides them and our campus community with the […]
The CARES Act and Other Year End Gift Planning Information
As we approach the end of 2021, here are some ideas to help you support Recreation and give you tax savings too. CARES Act 2.0: The CARES Act, originally signed into law in March, 2020, has been extended through December 31, 2021. Of note: Non-itemizers can take an above-the-line adjusted gross income reduction for cash […]
Sports Club Recap: Men’s Soccer
Despite being short on players, the Tritons were able to manufacture wins and take care of business at the Directors Cup in Bakersfield. UCSD played UCR in the finals, who they had faced earlier in the season, but lost to 0-2. The team had minimal subs and many were playing through injuries, but the […]
Terri Dowie Retires After Decades of Impact
Written by: Liz Henry ’08, Assoc. Director of Recreation, Engagement When I first found out Terri was thinking about retiring, I could almost hear my heart break. Just the idea of not coming to work and being greeted by such a lively, positive ball of energy made me sad. I know I am far from the […]
Turtle Beach Becomes an Official Sponsor of UCSD Esports
TURTLE BEACH BECOMES AN OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF UCSD ESPORTS Turtle Beach is Providing UC San Diego’s Gaming Teams with Premier Gaming Equipment and Will Support the University’s Esports Scholarship Program White Plains, NY – September 15, 2021 – Turtle Beach (NASDAQ: HEAR), a global leader in gaming accessories and best-selling console gaming audio brand, today announced it has become an official sponsor of UCSD Esports and the primary gaming accessories provider for UC […]
From UCSD Triathlon to USA Paratriathlon Gold: Q&A with Zack Goodman and Kyle Coon
Written by: Liz Henry ’08, Assoc. Director of Recreation, Engagement Like many others, the pandemic made Sports Clubs competition almost completely obsolete starting in March 2019, but that did not stop numerous student-athletes from our varying 31 teams from excelling at the sports they love. The UCSD Triathlon Team was one of those programs that […]
Spring Recipe Round-Up
By: Adriana Assenti, Dietetic Intern Reviewed By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD, Recreation Dietitian Spring is here and our Dietetic Intern gathered up some healthy and colorful springtime recipes for you to try! One-Pot Pasta Primavera with Shrimp Source: Epicurious Cast Iron Spring Hash Source: Food52 One Pan Tarragon Chicken with Asparagus, Leek and Lemon Source: […]
How Recreation Contributes to Collegiate Success, a Q&A with Dr. Icerman
Alumni Donor Spotlight We are thrilled to announce that alumnus Larry Icerman, MS’68, PhD ’76 recently made a legacy gift to the UC San Diego Intramural Sports program, making it the very first legacy gift ever in the program’s history. Dr. Icerman shares “I don’t think I would have been successful at UC San Diego […]
Mindful Eating
By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD UCSD Recreation Dietitian Eating distractedly is almost second nature to many of us. How many of you find yourself eating most of the time in front of the computer, TV or scrolling your phone? Luckily, with mindful eating practices we can learn to slow down, increase satisfaction of our meals, […]
