Dear Editor,
The chimes atop Geisel Library will ring out special premieres during January 2009. Keep in mind that the actual library entrance is the worst place to stand ‘mdash; you really need to walk onto Library Walk to get the full effect. These premieres were commissioned by the UCSD Arts Library and are associated with the Ringing in the New Year exhibit at the UCSD Arts Library this month. Located on the lower level of the west wing of Geisel, the exhibit calls attention to the chimes atop Geisel Library.
UCSD’s carillon first rang out on Sept. 20, 1989. The instrument was a gift from educational patron Joe Rubinger, who saw our young campus’ need for the warmth and function of a carillon. Joe named it the Irene Rubinger Institute for Continued Learning Memorial Carillon, after his late wife Irene. The carillon chimes automatically on the hour from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends. If you have any song requests, please direct them to [email protected].