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UCSD Alumni Celebration

Join us as we celebrate five distinguished members of our Triton Family who are making waves in the world of exploration, discovery, science and social venture. Don’t miss this year’s Alumni Celebration―an evening full of inspiration, friends and the very best of UC San Diego. Event proceeds benefit student scholarships.

Event Details

Price Center Ballroom at University of California, San Diego

Reception, 6 p.m.
Culinary sensations and custom cocktails inspired by our honorees

Dinner, Entertainment and Awards Celebration, 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy an elegant dinner and lively entertainment as we honor five distinguished members of our Triton Family

After Party, 9:30 – 11:30 p.m.
Following the program, the festivities continue at a lively after party. Join alumni and friends for late night libations and music

Meet the Honorees

Our honorees range from a game-changing scientist who has created innovative drugs, to an angel investor who has been the driving force behind campaigns for the Rady School of Business, to a National Geographic star explorer, to a couple whose philanthropy has deeply impacted the university community.

	Outstanding Alumnus Dr. William A. Lee M.S. '79, Ph.D. '82 View Video					Emerging Leader Albert Yu-Min Lin B.S. '04, M.S. '05, Ph.D. '08 View Video
	Distinguished Leadership Dr. Jan Tuttleman M.B.A. '06					Honorary Alumni Darcy and Robert Bingham View Video

Learn more | View past honorees (pdf)

Award Categories

The Awards Selection Committee, made up of elected members of UCSD Alumni’s governing board, reviews each candidate nomination and selects those persons whose achievements most closely fit the category for which they have been nominated. Learn more

Sponsorship Opportunities

We greatly appreciate the generosity of our alumni donors, business partners, and all sponsors whose philanthropic efforts touch the lives of our students. Your support directly impacts future leaders who will change our world for the better through innovation, research advances, and the overall strive for excellence. View the Brochure (PDF)