Written by Chris Griebenow This year, we were able to recognize twelve passionate students for their dedication and contributions to furthering gaming and esports on the UC San Diego campus and the collegiate esports space as a whole. Representing both the competitive and social organizations centered around gaming, these students will be the recipients of… Continue Reading Congratulations Esports Scholarship Recipients
2021 Recreation Alumni Award Albert Man
Albert Man | 2021 Recreation Alumni Award Recipient By Liz Henry Albert joined the Recreation department as a coach for the lacrosse team in 1996-97, during his first year of graduate school at UC San Diego. He was the head coach from 1997-2004, assistant coach from 2005-2007, and head coach again from 2008-present. “It’s hard… Continue Reading 2021 Recreation Alumni Award Albert Man
Your UC San Diego Tritons Finally Bring Home the Gold!
Your UC San Diego Tritons Finally Bring Home the Gold! Written by Tyler Horvath and Liz Henry Words cannot really do justice to how long the UCSD Men’s Club Water Polo team has been waiting to say, “We’re #1!” This program has been building towards this since their first national championship appearance in 2013 where… Continue Reading Your UC San Diego Tritons Finally Bring Home the Gold!
One Triton’s Journey to the Biggest Stage in Rugby
One Triton’s Journey to the Biggest Stage in Rugby Written By: Liz Henry ‘08, Assoc. Director of Recreation, Engagement October 8th, 2022, marked the kick off to the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup (RWC) hosted by New Zealand. Postponed due to the COVID 19 pandemic, this event has been much awaited by the… Continue Reading One Triton’s Journey to the Biggest Stage in Rugby
Triton Esports Center Grand Opening Recap
Thank you to everyone who attended our Triton Esports Center (TEC) Grand Opening Friday, March 4th! The event was a huge success with a variety of attendance from students, alumni, corporate sponsors and staff members; along with Chancellor Khosla , EVC Simmons and VCSA Satterlund. The event allowed students and the campus community to come… Continue Reading Triton Esports Center Grand Opening Recap
MSI Becomes an Official Sponsor of UCSD Esports
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… Continue Reading MSI Becomes an Official Sponsor of UCSD Esports
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… Continue Reading Terri Dowie Retires After Decades of Impact
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… Continue Reading Turtle Beach Becomes an Official Sponsor of UCSD Esports
Historic Legacy Gift for Intramural Sports
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… Continue Reading Historic Legacy Gift for Intramural Sports
