Triton Center Block Party
Nov. 6-7 at Town Square, Carlos Malamud Plaza and Triton Alumni and Welcome Center
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 students, faculty, staff 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:
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Friday, Nov. 6 at 2-6 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Location:
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Town Square, Carlos Malamud Plaza and Triton Alumni and Welcome Center
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093 - 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
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 from DJ Shammy and San Diego Soul Patrol, food trucks, a beer garden, raffle prizes and local alumni-owned businesses. Then, explore the new center as you make your way to the sixth floor for stunning views of campus. Learn about the Grand Opening Celebration.
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 music from DJ Shneaky, food trucks, family-friendly activities, campus booths and giveaways, and a self-guided tour of the all-new Triton Alumni and Welcome Center. Learn about the Triton Community Celebration.
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 Triton Knockaround sunglasses, created in collaboration with Adam “Ace” Moyer, MFA ’08.
Our amazing partners
Homecoming is an all-campus event that brings the entire UC San Diego community together — students, alumni, staff, faculty, parents, families and friends. Putting it all together takes a village. Meet the partners whose efforts make the Homecoming Block Party possible.
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.
Make your mark
Be among the first to be recognized on the digital donor wall in the Triton Alumni and Welcome Center lobby. Your gift helps bring this space to life while creating a lasting impact on the university you love.
