UCSD professor of medecine remembered
Jon Isenberg, a renowned gastroenterologist and a professor emeritus of medicine at UCSD School of Medicine, died of cancer on Oct. 10 at the age of 66. A memorial service in his honor was held at the Faculty Club on Oct. 18.
Isenberg, a Chicago native, earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Illinois. He served his residency in medicine in both Chicago and Miami before moving to Los Angeles, where he was a fellow in gastroenterology at the Wadsworth Veterans Affairs Hospital.
He later served in the military and became a professor at UCLA before joining UCSD as chief of gastroenterology in 1979.
Isenberg retired from his position in 2002 and returned to work as a professor emeritus.
His career also included work at the Uppsala University Biomedical Center in Sweden.
Isenberg published over 180 papers on the physiology and pathology of intestinal ion transportation and related subjects. He served as 95th president of the American Gastroenterological Association, sat on the National Digestive Disease Advisory Board, was the editor of Viewpoints of Digestive Disease and was elected president of the Western Association of Physicians.
He is survived by his wife, brother and three children. His family encouraged charitable options including doanations, in lieu of flowers, to the Isenberg Endowed Fellowship.
Dynes to participate in Chancellor¹s 5K Run/Walk
Former Chancellor and current UC President Robert C. Dynes will be back on campus to participate in the 2003 Chancellor¹s 5K Run/Walk for Scholars, which will take place on Oct. 24.
Entry forms must be received by noon Oct. 21, either by mail or in person at UCSD Recreation.
Dynes will be donating $25 from his own pocket to UCSD undergraduate scholarships for every person who finishes the race ahead of him. Professor Frances Dynes Hellman, Dyne¹s wife, will also donate $25 to undergraduate scholarships for every woman who beats her.
Dynes will also be in competition against A.S. President Jeremy Paul Gallagher. If Gallagher beats Dynes, Acting Chancellor Marsha Chandler will donate funds toward the A.S. barbeque. If Dynes beats Gallagher, Gallagher will wash Dynes¹ car.
In addition, alumni Michael Robertson, founder of REEF and Lindows.com, will donate $25 toward undergraduate scholarships for every person who finishes ahead of him.
Last year, the event included over 1,100 participants and raised over $200,000 in scholarships. To this date, it has raised over $850,000 for about 430 scholarships.
The 5K Run/Walk will begin at 12:15 p.m. from North Campus Recreation Field adjacent to RIMAC and continue through the campus. Check-in begins at 10 a.m. Participants that have already registered can pick up their bib number and T-shirt at RIMAC on Oct. 23 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information, contact Dave Kock at (858) 822-5260.
New UCTV magazine program goes on the air
Throughout October and November, UCTV will be airing a new magazine-style program titled ³State of Minds,² showcasing the developments, personalities and pursuits that characterize the University of California. The 30-minute show will be hosted by journalist George Strait.
The debut episode, which aired on Oct. 19, featured a story about incoming UC President Robert C. Dynes and segments about the UC Natural Reserve System, the work of UC Berkeley paleontologist Tim White and an innovative car-share program in the Bay Area.
The show is expected to continue throughout the year. UCTV is available in over 12 million homes nationwide by Direct Broadcast Satellite and local cable TV, as well as through live Internet Webcast at http://www. uctv.tv. Visit http://www.uctv/schedule for a complete program schedule.
Lecture to discuss driver licenses for undocumented
A lecture titled ³Establishing Immigrant Identity: Policy Debates over Matriculas Consulares and Driver Licenses for the Undocumented,² will take place on Oct. 21.
The event, sponsored by the Center for Comparative Immigration Studies, is free and open to the general public. It will take place at 2 p.m. in the new Eleanor Roosevelt College Administration Building, Room 115.
