Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that Ellen Druffel, Distinguished Professor and Fred Kavli Chair in Earth System Science, has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences. She is one of 146 scientists from around the world being recognized this year for their outstanding and continuing achievements in original research. Professor Druffel [...]
Two UCI medical students who’ve benefited from donor support spearhead revisions to school curriculum that boost inclusivity by Christine Catlett, UCI | April 28, 2020 “Perhaps the greatest feedback I’ve gotten about these curriculum changes was when another medical student told me that because of our efforts, when they were treating a trans patient, [...]
Dear Campus Community, UCI again experienced an incident of Zoombombing yesterday during a public lecture event. Zoombombing describes an individual or a group of individuals misusing Zoom features to interrupt a meeting or class, often with criminal, vulgar, or inappropriate images or chat messages. These incidents are unacceptable at UCI. If you experience Zoombombing, please [...]
Dear Campus Community, The Office of Inclusive Excellence solicits proposals from all Senate faculty to explore “Are We in This Together? Advancing Equity in an Age of COVID-19.” Complete proposals must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. (Pacific time) on Friday, May 15, 2020 at: https://inclusion.uci.edu/confronting-extremism/advancing-equity-covid-19/. The current pandemic has profoundly [...]
UCI biologist seeking to save coral reefs honored by Ecological Society of America “The main focus of the lab is to look at how global ocean health and human health are related and to identify ways that marine ecosystems naturally reduce waterborne disease outbreaks,” says Joleah Lamb, UCI assistant professor of ecology & evolutionary [...]
Dear Campus Community As we live through this global pandemic, it has quickly caused a wave of disruption across every aspect of our lives. No one is left unaffected. Every member of our campus community is adapting to new ways of teaching, learning and working. The fabric of our lives and those of our families [...]
Inclusive Excellence Certificate Program Today, UCI is more diverse than it was in 1965, when the campus opened to welcome students, staff and faculty. But, is it more equitable and more inclusive? The Inclusive Excellence Certificate Program equips the campus community – faculty, students, and staff at both the main campus and medical center – [...]
Dear Campus Community, UCI is committed to cultivating an inclusive culture in support of the transgender and gender non-binary community. To this end, I write to urge you to review the proposed Presidential Policy: Gender Recognition and Lived Name by Thursday, April 30. Proposed Presidential Policy: Gender Recognition and Lived Name Appendix of Proposed Presidential [...]
Dear Campus Community, I am writing to encourage your participation in the U.S. Census. On April 1, citizens and permanent residents as well as enrolled domestic out of state and international graduate students and undergraduates will receive an invitation at your home or dwelling to complete a short questionnaire online, by phone or by [...]
Zoombombing Update As universities return from Spring Break to remote learning environments, incidents of “Zoom-bombing” have been reported throughout the country. It’s important to note that UCI has procedures in place to secure remote meetings and does not tolerate the disruption of presenters, speakers, instruction and other university activities. Please see UCI’s guidance for the disruption of university [...]