President's Message
Welcome to the NEW UCSD Emeriti Association Website!
Never in UCSD's history has it been more vital for Emeriti to be informed, involved, visible, and vocal regarding events affecting the entire UC system. By definition, Emeriti are uniquely positioned to appreciate at a deep level, and to articulate eloquently, the great value of UC's programs of higher education, research, and public service for the State of California and its citizens.
This web site was recently revamped by Suzan Cioffi, with assistance from John McCleary, to help you stay abreast of what promises to be a very active year for the Association. Updates here will keep you informed about budgetary and political developments affecting the UC system and you as a post-employment annuitant; our monthly programs featuring stimulating presentations by campus scholars and opportunities to socialize with familiar colleagues and new friends; our expanding Mentoring Program that pairs Emeriti members with outstanding undergraduates in the Chancellor's Scholars Program; and our support for the Chancellor's Scholarship Fund.
With the strong support of Chancellor Marye Anne Fox and Assistant Vice-Chancellor for Human Resources, Tom Leet, and with invaluable coordination provided by Suzan Cioffi, UCSD Retirement Resource Center (RRC) Director, our Emeriti membership has just topped 400 and continues to grow. We collaborate with the UCSD Retirement Association in interest groups and volunteer activities that meet regularly in the RRC, ideally located in the heart of the campus.
A capable and energetic Executive Committee is in place to lead Emeriti programs for the 2009-2010 year. Our ties to UCOP and to CUCEA, the umbrella organization of the Emeriti divisions on all UC campuses, will be in good hands as Colin Bloor, last year's President of the UCSD division, serves as CUCEA Vice-Chair, and Marjorie Caserio serves as CUCEA Web Manager. Locally, Dick Attiyeh is our Vice-President/Chair of the Program Committee; Sandy Lakoff continues his adept editing of The CHRONICLES, our bi-monthly newsletter; Matthew Chen will lead the Membership Committee; John Wheeler will chair the Mentoring Committee; Paul Friedman continues as Secretary; and Bob Oakes continues as our Liaison with the Retirement Association.
I urge any Emeriti who have not yet joined the Association to do so, continuing your active engagement with this world-class university. You'll be richer for it!
I look forward to seeing you at our gatherings this year.
Jacqueline Hanson, President
July, 2009
