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Spring blossoms explode in pink near the Medical Sciences buildings. (Photo by Tallie Z. Baram, MD, PhD) |
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UC Irvine Magazine winter 2025 issue |
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The winter 2025 edition of UC Irvine Magazine explores how the university’s efforts in health, education and research are shaping a better future. Highlights include the newly established Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health, the 20th anniversary of the PRIME-LC program and the commencement of 23 incarcerated men who earned bachelor’s degrees in sociology through UC Irvine LIFTED. Additionally, the magazine features a story about wildfire research that may help prevent deadly events like the recent Palisades and Eaton fires, and philosophy professor Duncan Pritchard explores the meaning of UC Irvine’s Year of Scholarly Values. |
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Alcohol Awareness Month program |
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In collaboration with the California Office of Traffic Safety, the Brain, Body and Behavior Driving Simulation Lab is working to address alcohol-impaired driving to reduce and ultimately eliminate alcohol-involved crash deaths on public roadways. The UC Traffic Safety Collaborative Program employs a multilevel approach to raise awareness about the potential dangers of alcohol use and misuse among young drivers, and it includes focus groups with teenagers and their parents to equip both groups with current evidence-based resources and behavioral tools for prevention. |
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Sustainability achievements and tips from UC Irvine |
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Climate scientists from the Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health are pioneering solutions to the challenges of a hotter planet, from mitigating urban heat risks in vulnerable communities to lessening the health-damaging effects of scorching temps and contaminated waters. A central strategy is empowering affected populations through collaborative research, ensuring that scientific findings translate directly into tangible improvements in community well-being. |
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CUCSA Awards highlight UC staff |
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The Council of UC Staff Assemblies has announced the winners of the 2025 CUCSA Annual Awards and applauds the dedication and leadership of all nominees who were recognized by their peers for their extraordinary contributions. UC Irvine had a nominee in each category. |
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Law students provide pro bono legal services |
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Students in the School of Law spent part of their spring break serving communities in need through the Alternative Spring Break program. This year, 24 of them traveled to Northern California, Mississippi and Montana in early March to provide pro bono legal services at a variety of organizations, accompanied by UC Irvine Law staff. |
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#UCIconnected spotlights interesting updates from the UC Irvine community. #IamUCI spotlights profiles of students, faculty, staff and alumni. Send submissions via email or post on social media with the #UCIconnected or #IamUCI hashtags. |
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Grist, April 14 Cited: Michael Méndez, assistant professor of urban planning & public policy |
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Irvine Standard, April 2 Cited: Stacy Branham, associate professor of informatics |
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