Chancellor Robert Dynes shined the spotlight on several UC San Diego community service programs in the North County coastal area during a reception and discussion with community members in late January.

The event was the first of five visits to San Diego County to be held by Dynes to celebrate UCSD's 40th anniversary. The University is marking the anniversary by giving 40 gifts of public service from faculty, staff and students and encouraging the community to participate in its numerous community service or outreach programs throughout the county.

Among the programs highlighted were Casa de la Clase Magica, a program that helps children, adolescents and adults in a predominantly Mexican community prepare academically and socially to succeed in school; and the Partnership of Immunization Providers, a program to improve the delivery of immunizations for preschool children.

More information on UCSD's community service programs is available at (858) 534-UCSD; univcomm@ucsd.edu.