The Chronicles
Learn more about the Chronicles, the Emeriti Association Newsletter edited by Professor Steven Adler and Suzan Cioffi.
Read the ChronicleWelcome to the UCSD Emeriti Association
The UCSD Emeriti Association provides its members an opportunity to maintain contact with their colleagues; promotes the general welfare of the members, their spouses, and their survivors; and assists members to continue their contributions to society.
If you are retiring or are retired from UCSD, please consider staying a part of the campus and connected to your colleagues by becoming a member. We think you will enjoy reading our newsletter "Chronicles", and participating in our monthly events. If you have any questions, please contact Vania Bailon at 858-534-4724 or send her an email.
President's Message
Dear Colleagues,
As the incoming Emeriti Association (EA) President for 2024-2025, I would like to extend my gratitude for the honor of serving our membership during this next year. I would like to thank Peter Gourevitch, the immediate Past President, and the Executive Committee for their collaboration and mentorship during this past year. I am delighted to provide an update on current activities and new developments.
We have maintained all activities of the EA as we emerged from COVID under the very capable leadership of Past Presidents Allen McCutchan (2022-23) and Peter Gourevitch (2023-24). These activities include: the Chancellor’s Scholars and Emeriti Mentor Programs, led this past year by Mae Brown, our Emeriti Faculty Lecture Series organized each year by the Vice President (this past year by me and this coming year by Richard Madsen), the Emeriti Book Club led by Roger Spragg, and the quarterly publication of EA Chronicles with the new Editor Steven Adler assisted by Managing Editor Suzan Cioffi.
This past year the EA Executive Committee successfully recommended that Dickson Awards be given to Professor Sonia Ancoli-Israel, Professor David Jordan and Professor Martin Stein for their post-retirement exemplary service to UCSD and the community. Read the full message.
UCSD Emeriti Mentor Program
The Emeriti Mentor Program's is a partnership between Chancellor's Scholars and accomplished retired UCSD faculty and staff. This mentoring relationship provides the intellectual, social and cultural preparation necessary for a successful college experience. It provides practical insight, know-how and advice gleaned from real-world experience, and can serve as a bridge to future academic, personal and professional growth.
Awards
Each year, UCSD Emeriti Association members may be nominated to receive the Dickson Award, which recognizes an association member for their service to students, faculty development, the emeriti, and the community. Emeriti Association members may also be nominated for the Constantine Panunzio Distinguished Emeriti Award, a UC system-wide award that honors an emeritus professor for their outstanding work or educational service.
Emeriti Association Events
Explore the events hosted by the Emeriti Association. Emeriti Association events include monthly General Members' meetings featuring a talk by a distinguished faculty speaker, the Welcoming Reception for new members, Holiday Party held jointly with the Retirement Association, and June Luncheon. See a full listing of Emeriti Association events, the yearly event program, and more detailed descriptions of our events on our event page.
CUCEA
The Council of University of California Emeriti Associations, or CUCEA, is a consortium of the Emeriti Associations of nine University of California campuses. CUCEA pushes for the protection and improvement of benefits such as affordable health care options, appropriate cost-of-living adjustments, and enhanced academic privileges. Learn more about CUCEA on their website.
Support Chancellor's Scholars
The UCSD Emeriti Association Chancellor's Scholarship Fund supports students with strong academic credentials and financial need. These students are granted the opportunity to fully realize their potential through your generous donations. Through the fund, Emeriti Association members have the oppotunity to help support and encourage these very promising undergraduates on their educational journey.