Posts Tagged ‘Academic Excellence’
Request for Infectious Disease Dynamics Proposals – Due January 11
Request for Proposals Interdisciplinary Pilot Study Funding on Infectious Disease Dynamics The UCI Infectious Disease Science Initiative (IDSI) aims to establish UCI as a global leader in research and education in infectious disease dynamics. The Initiative will drive the discovery of new knowledge into how infectious diseases emerge and spread in human populations. This goal…
Read MoreDarian-Smith elected secretary of the Law and Society Association
Freedom of the Press Under Fire – Webinar on November 16
UCI Office of Global Engagement has been hosting a series of webinars this year to address a number of timely international topics. The webinar on November 16 will explore the role of journalism in the world today, and the increase in attacks on journalists and the outlets they represent. Freedom of the press, free speech…
Read MoreUCI Great Big Read Events on November 12 and 16
Dear Campus Community, UCI Great Big Read is hosting events in the coming weeks to provide opportunities to discuss themes and narratives of the selected first read, There There by Tommy Orange, as well as participate in an interactive Zine Making workshop. Visit UCI Great Big Read webpage for more information https://inclusion.uci.edu/uci-great-big-read/ Registration is required for each event.…
Read MoreUCI Black Thriving Initiative Faculty Cluster Hiring Program Call for Proposals
Dear colleagues, This historic moment around race and racial justice calls for new investments in faculty hiring. In this context, the Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Professor Douglas Haynes, recently announced UCI’s Black Thriving Initiative, an unprecedented and transformational campus response to the persistence of systemic anti-Blackness in America (https://inclusion.uci.edu/uci-black-thriving-initiative/). As part of…
Read MoreUCI Budget Workgroup Update
Dear colleagues, I am writing to provide an update on plans to effectively manage the campus core budget for 2020-21 and beyond. As discussed at the recent Town Hall, we have managed the campus budget very well to this point, with a commitment to maintaining our workforce and prioritizing our students. Despite a significant budget…
Read MoreKyriacos A. Athanasiou Elected to National Academy of Medicine
Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that Kyriacos A. Athanasiou, Henry Samueli Chair in Engineering and Distinguished Professor of biomedical engineering, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine. He is one of 90 U.S.-based members and 10 international members announced this week. A globally renowned biomedical engineer, he is being honored “for…
Read MorePresident Drake Begins Consultation Process on Possible Expanded Curtailment Program
Dear colleagues, The Office of the President asked that we share this letter regarding options that address the system-wide financial impact of COVID-19. One solution under consideration is an expansion of the curtailment program, which would require some employees to increase the number of vacation or unpaid leave days taken each year. Currently at UCI, non-critical campus-based…
Read MoreSearch for School of Social Ecology Dean
Dear colleagues, On behalf of Chancellor Gillman, I am pleased to announce the formation of an advisory committee charged with assisting in the search for a new dean of the School of Social Ecology. The committee will evaluate nominees and make recommendations. The committee will be chaired by Elizabeth Cauffman, Professor, Psychological Science. The other…
Read MoreShare Your Experience – Fall 2020 International Photo Competition
UCI Office of Global Engagement, Claire Trevor School of the Arts and UCI Study Abroad Center are sponsoring an International Photo Competition as an opportunity for students and alumni to share their international educational experience. Submit photos by October 23Â here. The UCI international photo competition is open to:Â Â UCI study abroad students UCI international students…
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