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Triton Center Block Party

Friday, Nov. 6 at 2-6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

About the event

For two days, Town Square and Carlos Malamud Plaza will come alive with music, culture and Triton pride as the entire UC San Diego community celebrates the grand opening of the Triton Alumni and Welcome Center. This campuswide festival brings together alumni, students and friends for live entertainment, interactive experiences, offerings from alumni-owned businesses and more.

Just steps away from the Block Party, get your first look inside the new, state-of-the-art Triton Alumni and Welcome Center. Step inside to discover spaces made for connection, a welcoming alumni lounge and library, inspiring exhibitions and a rooftop terrace with panoramic campus views.

Celebrate, connect and explore as we usher in a new Homecoming tradition at UC San Diego.

Details

Date and time:

Friday, Nov. 6 at 2-6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Location:

Town Square, Carlos Malamud Plaza and Triton Alumni and Welcome Center

9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093

See map

Cost:
Complimentary
Contact:
alumni@ucsd.edu

Highlights

Two-day campuswide celebration

Showcase booths representing the best of UC San Diego and alumni entrepreneurs

Tours of the new Triton Alumni and Welcome Center

Beer garden for guests 21+

Food trucks and family-friendly activities

Live musical performances

Two-day experience

DJ on Homecoming branded stage

Day 1: Grand Opening Celebration

Friday, Nov. 6 at 2-6 p.m.

Celebrate the grand opening of the Triton Alumni and Welcome Center with music, food trucks, a beer garden, alumni-owned businesses, contests and giveaways. Explore the new center and stick around for a special Friday evening performance.

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Day 2: Triton Community Celebration

Saturday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Bring your friends and family and celebrate all things Triton with campus showcases, student and cultural performances, alumni DJs, food trucks, family-friendly activities, tours and plenty of ways to explore, connect and celebrate.

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Welcome home gift for alumni

To celebrate the opening of the new Triton Alumni and Welcome Center, alumni who register and tour the new center will receive a complimentary pair of limited-edition, commemorative Triton Knockaround sunglasses.

Alumni registration

We hope that you will join us in upholding and promoting our Principles of Community in all UC San Diego events and keeping our community free from any and all forms of discrimination and harassment.

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. If you need further assistance, please contact us at alumni@ucsd.edu 48 hours prior to the date of the event.