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| | Anteater Time Machine: 1989 graduates beam with excitement at commencement. (Photo courtesy of UC Irvine Libraries Archives) |
| | Commencement ceremonies begin tomorrow |
| Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Beginning tomorrow, degrees will be conferred at 12 ceremonies over four days. Celebrate with fellow Anteaters – a schedule of graduation events is available on the UC Irvine commencement website. |
| | New Swan Shakespeare Festival to return next month |
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| At the edge of Aldrich Park sits a colorful, circular structure that this summer will become a locus for Shakespeare enthusiasts. Built in 2012, the New Swan Theater fulfilled the drama department’s dream of having an outdoor venue for William Shakespeare’s plays and an Anteater company. Perennially sold out, the festival will commence its 12th season next month, with performances at 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays from July 2 to Aug. 30. This year’s offerings include “Much Ado About Nothing,” directed by Eli Simon, and “All’s Well That Ends Well,” directed by Rob Salas. |
| | UCI Health Physician Network expands with new affiliate |
| UCI Health has expanded its clinically integrated network with the addition of Orange County Urology Associates as a founding affiliate. This collaboration enhances access to leading-edge urologic care, particularly for conditions such as prostate cancer, kidney stones and urinary incontinence, addressing a critical need in Orange County. Building on the network’s recent affiliate additions of United Medical Doctors and Associated Gastroenterology Medical Group, the new affiliation further strengthens the commitment of UCI Health to delivering coordinated, high-quality care across Southern California. |
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| Empowering students to become civic leaders |
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| Led by volunteers and the California Office of the Governor, College Corps is connecting college students from across the state with local nonprofits in three crucial areas: K–12 education, climate action and food insecurity. As program fellows, students log 450 volunteer hours with community organizations over the course of the school year, receiving a living stipend of $7,000 in return. “It’s an incredible experience for students and for the community host partners,” said Sherwynn Umali, deputy chief of staff for Student Affairs at UC Irvine. Many students also have the opportunity to help communities like their own. UC Irvine’s Nick Casis (center), for instance, partnered with the Basic Needs Center during his time with College Corps. “Being able to help people with food insecurity as part of College Corps, healed part of my heart in a very emotional way,” he said. |
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| James Paredes didn’t understand a word of English when started kindergarten. He had just moved from Mexico, and everything – from the language to the culture – was new. Today, he’s graduating from UC Irvine with degrees in four majors: business economics; political science; criminology, law and society; and social ecology. He’s completed research fellowships, interned in Washington, D.C., led the Latino Business Student Association, conducted fieldwork in Mexico and participated in the Summer Academic Enrichment Program. “Because of UC Irvine, my dreams became possibilities,” he said. “Wherever I go, I want to leave something better than I found it.” After graduation, Paredes plans to work in higher education leadership or public service. |
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| Ella Chung arrived at UC Irvine as a biology student, never imagining that she would one day call herself a software engineer. Now, the biological sciences and computer sciences major has turned her interest in coding into a journey of mentorship and community-building. She has participated in the Women in Information and Computer Sciences’ mentorship program and hosted sessions with the UC Irvine Peer Academic Advising Program, Break Through Tech and Design @ UCI, reaching a wide range of students. This past summer, Chung also interned at Chipotle as a software engineer, which she will return to after graduating. “If I hadn’t taken that leap of faith to try coding during my first year, I wouldn’t be where I am today,” she said. “My advice is to do the things you’re curious about, especially while you’re in college. It’s a safe space to try, fail and figure out what excites you.” |
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Spectrum News 1, June 11 (Video)
Cited: David Meyer, professor of sociology |
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NBC News, June 12
Cited: Katherine Xue, assistant professor of molecular biology & biochemistry |
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Los Angeles Times, June 11
Cited: Emily Baum, associate professor of history |
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