Tuesday, September 2, 2003
Scripps Oceanography Celebrates Centennial with Public Events
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD, turned 100 on September 26, 2003.
Scripps Institution of Oceanography / University of California, San Diego
Scripps Oceanography Celebrates Centennial with Public Events
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD, is turning 100 on September 26, 2003.
· The San Diego Underwater Film Festival
Sunday and Monday, Sept. 21-22, 7 p.m.
Golden Ballroom, Town & Country Resort in Mission Valley
Tickets: $10 per night, available at local dive shops or online at
Saturday, Oct. 25, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Scripps campus
Admission is free.
http://scripps100.ucsd.edu
Ideas to celebrate the Scripps centennial anytime:
· Surf "California Explores the Ocean"
"California Explores the Ocean" lets you experience ocean exploration
online, through photographs, oral histories, and much more.
http://ceo.ucsd.edu
· Take a look at Explorations on the web
Explorations magazine offers insightful features about the research
and activities happening at Scripps today in print and video editions.
The online version includes a selection of richly illustrated stories that
show a variety of Scripps science and scientists, and includes multimedia
content and special features for kids.
http://scripps.ucsd.edu/explorations
· Go on a Walking Tour - or a Virtual Tour
Free maps are available at the Scripps Library to guide you through the
beautiful and historic Scripps campus. Or take the Scripps Virtual Tour at
http://scripps100.ucsd.edu
· Visit the Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Visit the Birch Aquarium at Scripps, say "Happy Birthday Scripps" at the
ticket booth, and get $1 off admission (up to six, expires Sunday, Oct. 26" target="_new">http://sdups.com
· OCEANS 2003 Scripps History Sessions
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1:20-5:20 p.m.
Engaging presentations by explorers from yesterday and today
Royal Palm Salon 5 & 6, Town & Country Resort
Admission is free.
http://oceans2003.org
· Nierenberg Prize Ceremony and Public Presentation
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1:30 p.m.
Awarded to marine ecologist Jane Lubchenco
Terrace Pavilion, Town & Country Resort
Admission is free.
http://scripps100.ucsd.edu
· Passionfish Sustainable Fisheries & Seafood Forum
Thursday, Sept. 25, 1:30-4 p.m.
Regency Tower Room, Town & Country Resort
Admission is free.
http://passionfish.org
· Scripps Centennial/UCSD Open House: "Oceans of Fun"
Saturday, Oct. 25, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Scripps campus
Admission is free.
http://scripps100.ucsd.edu
Ideas to celebrate the Scripps centennial anytime:
· Surf "California Explores the Ocean"
"California Explores the Ocean" lets you experience ocean exploration
online, through photographs, oral histories, and much more.
http://ceo.ucsd.edu
· Take a look at Explorations on the web
Explorations magazine offers insightful features about the research
and activities happening at Scripps today in print and video editions.
The online version includes a selection of richly illustrated stories that
show a variety of Scripps science and scientists, and includes multimedia
content and special features for kids.
http://scripps.ucsd.edu/explorations
· Go on a Walking Tour - or a Virtual Tour
Free maps are available at the Scripps Library to guide you through the
beautiful and historic Scripps campus. Or take the Scripps Virtual Tour at
http://scripps100.ucsd.edu
· Visit the Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Visit the Birch Aquarium at Scripps, say "Happy Birthday Scripps" at the
ticket booth, and get $1 off admission (up to six, expires Sunday, Oct. 26).
http://aquarium.ucsd.edu
· Join the Scripps Oceanographic Society (SOS)
SOS members enjoy numerous benefits, including free admission to
the Birch Aquarium at Scripps.
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Scripps Institution of Oceanography on the web: http://scripps.ucsd.edu
Scripps News on the web: http://scrippsnews.ucsd.edu
Scripps Centennial on the web: http://scripps100.ucsd.edu
Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego, is one of the oldest, largest, and most important centers for global science research and graduate training in the world. The scientific scope of the institution has grown since its founding in 1903. A century of Scripps science has had an invaluable impact on oceanography, on understanding of the earth, and on society. More than 300 research programs are under way today in a wide range of scientific areas. Scripps operates one of the largest U.S. academic fleets with four oceanographic research ships and one research platform for worldwide exploration. Now plunging boldly into the 21st century, Scripps is celebrating its centennial in 2003." target="_new">http://sos.ucsd.edu
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Scripps Institution of Oceanography on the web: http://scripps.ucsd.edu
Scripps News on the web: http://scrippsnews.ucsd.edu
Scripps Centennial on the web: http://scripps100.ucsd.edu
Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego, is one of the oldest, largest, and most important centers for global science research and graduate training in the world. The scientific scope of the institution has grown since its founding in 1903. A century of Scripps science has had an invaluable impact on oceanography, on understanding of the earth, and on society. More than 300 research programs are under way today in a wide range of scientific areas. Scripps operates one of the largest U.S. academic fleets with four oceanographic research ships and one research platform for worldwide exploration. Now plunging boldly into the 21st century, Scripps is celebrating its centennial in 2003.
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Scripps Institution of Oceanography, at University of California, San Diego, is one of the oldest,
largest and most important centers for global science research and education
in the world.
The National Research Council has ranked Scripps first in faculty quality among oceanography programs nationwide
Now in its second century of discovery,
the scientific scope of the institution has
grown to include biological, physical, chemical, geological, geophysical and
atmospheric studies of the earth as a system. Hundreds of research programs
covering a wide range of scientific areas are under way today in 65
countries. The institution has a staff of about 1,300, and annual
expenditures of approximately $155 million from federal, state and private
sources. Scripps operates one of the largest U.S. academic fleets with four
oceanographic research ships and one research platform for worldwide
exploration.
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