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Office of the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor – Fall 2020 Newsletter
Kyriacos 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 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 MoreOffice of the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Summer 2020 Newsletter
School of Social Ecology Dean Transition
Dear colleagues, Nancy Guerra, Dean, School of Social Ecology and Professor of Psychological Science, has decided to return to the faculty at the conclusion of her term as Dean in June 2021. An internationally known expert on youth violence prevention and healthy youth development, Dean Guerra plans to work with the UCI Blum Center for…
Read MoreSearch for Samueli School of Engineering 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 Samueli School of Engineering. The committee will evaluate nominees and make recommendations. The committee will be chaired by Faryar Jabbari, Senior Associate Dean of Academic…
Read MoreSue & Bill Gross School of Nursing Dean Transition
Dear colleagues, Adey Nyamathi, Founding Dean and Distinguished Professor of the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, has decided that she will return to the faculty at the conclusion of her term as Dean in December 2021. Dean Nyamathi is an internationally known behavioral scientist whose well-funded research is focused on the most vulnerable…
Read MoreDave Leinen Appointed Interim Associate Provost and EVC
Dear colleagues, On behalf of Chancellor Gillman, I am pleased to announce Dave Leinen is back at UCI as Interim Associate Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, effective July 6, 2020. Dave previously retired in 2019 after serving 35 years in a variety of administrative roles. Most notably, he served nearly 20 years as assistant dean…
Read MoreValerie Jenness Appointed Acting Vice Provost for Academic Planning
Dear colleagues, On behalf of Chancellor Gillman, I am pleased to announce that Valerie Jenness has been appointed Acting Vice Provost for Academic Planning, effective July 1, 2020. Since joining UCI in 1997, Professor Jenness has served in a range of administrative roles, including Dean of the School of Social Ecology from 2009-2015 and Chair…
Read MoreRetirement Announcement for Associate Provost and EVC Jeff Lefkoff
Dear colleagues, Associate Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Jeff Lefkoff has announced that he plans to retire on June 30, 2020. On behalf of Chancellor Gillman and the entire UCI community, I want to thank Jeff for his valued contributions and years of service. Since joining UCI in 2015, Jeff has worked closely with academic…
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