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Friday, December 17, 2010

Congratulations to UC-SD: But are they sure there what they are getting?

Geisel gives $2 million to fix chancellor’s residence: House used in fundraising and UCSD events is currently uninhabitable

Pat Flynn, Dec. 16, 2010, San Diego Union-Tribune

Audrey Geisel, a longtime benefactor of the University of California San Diego, has donated $2 million to jump-start renovation of University House, the currently uninhabitable residence meant for use by the campus’ chancellor. Geisel, the widow of Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel, author of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” among many other books, was given in honor of the university’s 50th anniversary, which is being celebrated this year.

In 2004, engineers determined that University House was uninhabitable for several reasons, including questions about the stability of its roof in the event of an earthquake...

In 1995, the university’s library was renamed Geisel Library in honor of Theodor Geisel, following a $20 million gift from Audrey Geisel.

Full article at http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/dec/16/geisel-gives-2-million-to-fix-ucsd-chancellors/

There may be some issues about a Dr. Seuss house. His architectural tastes were unusual.

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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 17, 2010 at 4:07 PM

    UC Berkeley Chancellor Birgeneau, Provost Breslauer, Vice-Chancellor Yeary affirm Yudoff's vision for University of California.

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  2. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Every year we are told that the sky will fall unless UC Berkeley gets every $ it asked for. UCOP executives, cammpus chancellors and faculty have not, are not and will not jump ship.
    UC Berkeley is Not untouchable: Cal must slim to align with California's capacity to pay.
    google UC Berkeley Chancellor Birgeneau and Provost Bresleur must go

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