Communications

Global Initiatives regularly communicates to a wide variety of audiences, including international faculty, scholars and students, partner universities, external stakeholders and campus partners who work with our international community. Our offices provide up-to-date and comprehensive information on topics such as immigration and policy changes, programs and activities, advocacy efforts, campus internationalization objectives and many other issues.

Global Initiatives Newsletter

Our newsletter informs campus partners on the latest internationalization efforts at UC San Diego. Additionally, the newsletter contains resources on how our offices can support faculty and staff interested in global activities and initiatives.

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Newsletters and Communications Archive:

2023-2024

Six Tips for a Stellar Study Abroad Scholarship Application, UC San Diego Today, February 22, 2024
UC San Diego Commitment to Export Control Compliance, Campus Notice, January 8, 2024
Chancellor's Notice: Message to the Triton Community, Campus Notice, November 7, 2023
Head of EU Delegation to the UN Visits Campus to Discuss Path to Ethical Global Sustainability, UC San Diego Today, October 17, 2023
Chancellor's Notice: Resources and Support for our Community Amidst the Ongoing Conflict in Israel and Palestine, Campus Notice, October 9, 2023
Employing Collective Impact to Build Access and Equity in International Education: An Interview with Higher Education Leadership, IIE Networker, Fall 2023 Edition
Jet-Set and Learn: Summer Travels Transform Student Perspectives, UC San Diego Today, September 28, 2023
Global Initiatives: Message of Support for Those Impacted by the Political Unrest and Violence in Azerbaijan and the Surrounding Region, September 27, 2023
Global Initiatives: Message of Support for Those Impacted by the Flooding in Libya, September 14, 2023
Global Initiatives: Message of Support for Those Impacted by the Earthquake in Morocco, September 10, 2023

2022-2023

Five Tips to Ace Your Fulbright Award Application, UC San Diego Today, June 13, 2023
Where Will a Fulbright Award Take You? UC San Diego Today, March 9, 2023
Signing in the City of Light, UC San Diego Today, February 14, 2023
Chancellor's Notice: Statement of the Earthquakes in Syria and Turkey, February 14, 2023
Broadening Global Experiences for All Tritons. UC San Diego Today, February 9, 2023
Chancellor's Notice: Resources and Support for those Impacted by Unrest in Iran, October 3, 2022

2021-2022

SPRING 2022

Fulbright Day 2022
Dr Michael Pratt Receives Fulbright Distinguished Chair Award in Czech Republic
Symposium on Enhancing the Experiences of Students from Asian, Pacific Islander and Middle Eastern Descent
Miguel Velez Latin American Student Scholarship Recipients Announced
ISPO Programming Supports Students and Advances EDI
Study Abroad Recognized for Increasing Access to International Opportunities for All
IFSO Supports 1500 international students and scholar with tax obligations in U.S.
IFSO's Commitment to EDI

WINTER 2022

Statement on the Conflict in Ukraine
Fulbright Catalog of Awards for 2023-24 Now Open
Save the Date: Fulbright Day- April 14, 2022
International Scholar Spotlight: Dr Pedro Hallal
Alumni and Employer Interactive Maps Now Available
Fall 2021 International Student Snapshot
Global Seminars 2023 Requests for Proposals

2020-2021

SPRING 2021
- Lead Story:
  - Global Education's Resilience and Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Study Abroad
  - UC Education Abroad Program Awards Academic Integration Grant to Eleanor Roosevelt College
  - Spotlight: Study Abroad Faculty Directors
- ISPO
  - ISPO Launches UC San Diego's First International Graduate Recognition Website
- IFSO
  - Streamlining Visa Processes Through the Pandemic
  - Building (Virtual) Community
WINTER 2021
- Lead Stories
  - Save the Date: Fulbright Day 2021- April 15
  - Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Catalog of Awards Available for 2022-23
- ISPO
  - 10 Things To Consider When Supporting International Students Guide for Campus
  - Globally Engaged Tritons Co-Curricular Record
- Study Abroad
  - Hacker Exchange Great Global Challenge: Call for Applications
  - Global Seminars Call for Proposals Summer 2022
- IFSO
  - Revamped Scholar Spotlight
FALL 2020
- Lead Stories
  - New Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Public Health
  - Two New Student Exchange Programs in Switzerland
  - Triton Tools and Tidbits Podcast Features International Education at UC San Diego
- ISPO
  - UC San Diego has Eighth Largest International Student Population in U.S.
- Study Abroad
  - Study Abroad Co-Hosts UC-wide Study Abroad Virtual Expo
- IFSO
  - International Scholar Discusses Life and Research Before and After the Pandemic
SUMMER 2020
- Lead Stories
  - Global Education Responds Swiftly to Immigration Changes
  - Globally-Focused Programming Continues Through the Summer Virtually
- ISPO
  - New International Student Orientation
- Study Abroad
  - Virtual Abroad and "Study Away" Programs
- IFSO
  - Scholar Snapshot
  - Understanding Presidential Proclamations Webinar

2019-2020

SPRING/ SUMMER 2020
- Lead Stories
  - Fulbright Day 2020
  - New Student Exchange Agreements with Kyoto (Japan) and Southampton (UK)
- ISPO
  - Fall 2019 International Student Snapshot
- Study Abroad
  - Study Abroad Publishes Cumulative Statistics in Tableau Dashboard
- IFSO
  - Scholar Spouses and Family Support
  - Fulbright U.S. Scholars Program Catalog of Awards for 2020-2021 Available
SPRING 2019
- Lead Story: the COVID-19 Issue- How the Director's Office, IFSO, ISPO and Study Abroad Responded to COVID-19 and the Short Term/ Long Term Plans for Programs
FALL 2019
- Lead Stories
  - ACE Advisor Visits UC San Diego
  - New International Agreements Partnership Database
- ISPO
  - Out of the Woods Post-Orientation Event
- IFSO
  - Open House for Campus
  - International Scholar Dossier Electronic System
- Study Abroad
  - EXPO Fair
  - Global Seminars