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Events through the 2016-2017 Academic Year

As we begin fall quarter and look ahead to the academic year, we write to inform faculty and staff of the large-scale signature events taking place in 2016-17. Please mark your calendars and plan accordingly.

· Monday, September 19, 2016, New Student Welcome Convocation
· Saturday, October 29, 2016, Research Vessel Sally Ride UC San Diego Day
· Friday, November 18, 2016, Founders Day and Hullabaloo
· Tuesday, February 28 – Sunday, March 5, 2017, Early Calling Campaign
· Monday, March 13 – Friday, March 24, 2017, Faculty Calling Campaign
· Saturday, April 8, 2017, Triton Day
· Saturday, April 29, 2017, Sun God Festival
· Saturday, May 6, 2017, Transfer Triton Day
· Saturday and Sunday, June 17 and 18, 2017, Commencement Weekend

As these dates and programs draw near, more information will be shared with the UC San Diego community by the departments coordinating the events.

Volunteers make our large-scale events possible. To find volunteer opportunities for these events and more, please visit http://Volunteer50.ucsd.edu.

Pradeep K. Khosla Chancellor Peter F. Cowhey Interim Executive Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs Juan C. Gonzalez Vice Chancellor Student Affairs