Jan. 24, 2023

UCI Podcast: What’s next in education?

What are the major conversations happening around education right now, and why is research significant in these conversations? How will technology continue to shape the future of education? What is it going to take for teachers to feel supported in their craft? How do today’s students differ from those of past generations? These are some of the questions posed to UCI School of Education Dean Francis Contreras in the latest episode of the UCI Podcast.

UCI announces Faculty Academy for Teaching Excellence

Hal Stern, provost and executive vice chancellor, and Michael Dennin, vice provost for teaching and learning, announced the formation of the UCI Faculty Academy for Teaching Excellence and its inaugural class of fellows. Members of FATE will meet regularly to discuss many aspects of the teaching experience, from pedagogical techniques and course policies to departmental and universitywide issues.

Langson Library air handlers replacement project update

As of today, both the basement and first floor of Langson Library have reopened. The next phase of the library construction project begins Feb. 21 and will impact the second and third floors. For more information on planned library floor closures relating to the air handlers replacement project, visit the library’s website.

FDA proposes annual COVID shot

The Food and Drug Administration has outlined a proposal to encourage Americans to get an annual COVID-19 vaccine similar to the flu shot. The agency is considering having these vaccines be made available each June and tailored to whatever strain is considered most likely to be dominant later that year. The FDA is meeting on Jan. 26 to discuss the strategy.

A healthy dose of mid-winter duck nostalgia

@UCIrvine tweets: Missing the sights and sounds of our feathered friends at the Infinity Fountain. We hope to see the ducks back on campus soon! 

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