Posts Tagged ‘People’
Jennifer Moumneh Appointed Interim University Ombudsperson
Dear colleagues, On behalf of Chancellor Gillman, I am pleased to announce that Jennifer Moumneh has been named interim university ombudsperson, effective July 1, 2021. The office name will be updated to the UCI Office of the Ombuds. Jennifer has served more than 18 years in conflict resolution and ombuds services. She joined UCI in…
Read MoreInaugural Cohort of Inclusive Excellence Term Chairs
Dear colleagues, I am delighted to announce the recipients of the inaugural UCI Inclusive Excellence Term Chairs. As was noted in the call for nominations last winter, the purpose of the Inclusive Excellence Term Chair program is to leverage the research and creative capacity of the campus to deepen understanding about and responses to designated…
Read MoreOffice of the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor – Spring 2021 Newsletter
Announcing Inclusive Excellence Professors
Dear colleagues, We are delighted to announce the appointment of the inaugural cohort of five outstanding faculty members to serve as Inclusive Excellence Professors, supported by a grant for Advancing Faculty Diversity from the UC Office of the President (PIs: Professors Ilona Yim and Nina Bandelj). The Inclusive Excellence Professors will work as advisors to…
Read MoreRetirement Announcement for University Ombudsman Michael Chennault
Dear colleagues, University Ombudsman J. Michael Chennault has announced that he plans to retire on June 30, 2021, after 35 years of service to UCI. On behalf of Chancellor Gillman and the entire UCI community, I want to thank Michael for his valued contributions over the years. Michael started his career at UCI in 1986,…
Read MoreAdria L. Imada Named 2021 Andrew Carnegie Fellow
Dear colleagues, On behalf of Chancellor Gillman, we are pleased to announce that Adria L. Imada, professor of history, has been named a 2021 Andrew Carnegie Fellow. Her project will examine diverse survivors of 20th-century epidemics in the United States and its territories. Professor Imada joins a group of 26 fellows nationwide selected from more…
Read MoreJudith Kroll Named American Academy of Arts & Sciences Fellow
Dear colleagues, On behalf of Chancellor Gillman, we are pleased to share that Judith Kroll, Distinguished Professor, Department of Language Science, has been elected a fellow by the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Fellows are nominated and elected to the academy by current members. Professor Kroll has led a distinguished career and we are…
Read MoreHal S. Stern Named UCI Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor
Bryant Garth Appointed Interim Dean of School of Law
Dear colleagues, On behalf of Chancellor Gillman, I am pleased to announce that Bryant Garth has returned to UCI to serve as interim dean of the School of Law, effective June 2, 2021. Since retiring in 2019, Professor Garth has remained affiliated with the university as Distinguished Professor of Law Emeritus. He also serves as…
Read MoreHenry Samueli School of Engineering Dean
Dear colleagues, On behalf of Chancellor Gillman, it is my privilege to announce the appointment of Magnus Egerstedt as dean of UCI’s Henry Samueli School of Engineering, effective July 19, 2021. Professor Egerstedt has served as a professor in the Georgia Institute of Technology’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering since 2001 and as the…
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