FROM CHANCELLOR MICHAEL V. DRAKE
Appointment of Associate Chancellor
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ramona Agrela to the position of associate chancellor, effective Aug. 1, 2008. (6.30.2008)
Bras Named Engineering Dean
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Rafael L. Bras as dean of The Henry Samueli School of Engineering effective Sept. 1, 2008. (4.24.2008)
Wildfire Update/Resources
The wildfires near UC Irvine have dissipated and the campus has returned to normal activities. We are aware, however, that many of our faculty, staff and students – and their families – have been directly impacted by the fires and may be in need of assistance. (10.30.2007)
Southern California Wildfires
The wildfires in Southern California have created a massive and evolving disaster that is impacting many members of the UC Irvine community, their families and friends. (10.24.2007)
2007 Fall Message
UC Irvine has made unprecedented strides in education, research and public service this year. I would like to take this moment to celebrate these accomplishments, as we look forward to the coming year. (10.8.2007)
Joint Statement Regarding Law School
We are very pleased to announce that Erwin Chemerinsky, the Alston & Bird Professor of Law and Political Science at Duke University, has been offered and has accepted the position of founding dean of the Donald Bren School of Law. (9.17.2007)
Living Our Values Fall 2007 Awards
I invite you to submit nominations for UC Irvine’s Living Our Values fall 2007 awards. Due to the outstanding response to the spring 2007 awards, which were limited to staff members and a staff team, we have expanded the program to also recognize faculty and students. (9.11.2007)
Law School Naming
Today, UC Irvine announced a $20 million gift from business leader and philanthropist Donald Bren in support of our recently established law school. (8.13.2007)
Interim Associate Chancellor
I am pleased to announce that Diane Fields Geocaris has agreed to serve as interim associate chancellor until we complete the search to permanently fill the position of associate chancellor. (7.25.2007)
Interim Dean, School of Humanities
We are pleased to announce that Professor Vicki L. Ruiz has been named interim dean of the University of California, Irvine School of Humanities, effective Sept. 1 and subject to regental approval. (7.23.2007)
Interim Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
I am pleased to announce that Associate Athletic Director Paula Smith will serve as interim director of Intercollegiate Athletics effective Aug. 1, 2007. (7.16.2007)
Chancellor Urges AAU to Oppose British Boycott
Chancellor Drake sent a letter to Robert Berdahl, Association of American Universities president, urging him to take a public position opposing the proposed British boycott of Israeli academic institutions and scholars. This press release sent out today from AAU does just that. (6.29.2007)
Associate Chancellor Barbara Davidson
Please join me in honoring Associate Chancellor Barbara Davidson on the day of her retirement. (6.19.2007)
Statement on British Boycott
The British University and College Union (UCU) recently voted to propose a boycott of Israeli academic institutions and scholars. I stand opposed. (6.15.2007)
Staff Service Awards
At UCI, one of our storied traditions has been to recognize our long-term staff members at the annual Staff Service Awards. I am pleased that we will again have the opportunity to recognize these individuals. (6.7.2007)
University Identity
The University of California, Irvine offers a diverse array of outstanding programs. When this diversity is reflected in an equally wide array of logos and wordmarks, however, the public becomes confused, and our campus identity is diluted. (5.24.2007)
Spring 2007 Living Our Values Awards
I am very pleased to announce the recipients of the spring 2007 Living Our Values Awards. (5.22.2007)
2007 University of California, Irvine Medal
Each year, the Medal is bestowed upon a few extraordinary individuals who have made remarkable contributions to the mission, spirit and vision of the University of California, Irvine. (5.9.2007)
Celebrate UCI 2007
“Celebrate UCI 2007” takes place Saturday, April 21, and I hope that you will attend the daylong event and encourage your friends and families to do the same. (4.19.2007)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
We are enormously saddened by today’s events at Virginia Tech. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to those who have lost family and friends, and to all members of the Virginia Tech community who have been scarred by this incident. (4.16.2007)
Living Our Values Award
I invite you to submit nominations for UC Irvine’s “Living Our Values” awards, which have been developed to recognize members of our employee community who, in the course of their work, bring to life the values so important to our university. (4.2.2007)
Calit2 Director
G.P. Li, professor of electrical engineering and computer science; biomedical engineering; and chemical engineering and materials science, has been named director of the UC Irvine division of Calit2, effective April 1, 2007. (3.13.2007)
Law School Update
A generous gift for the UC Irvine School of Law – $1 million from the Joan Irvine Smith & Athalie R. Clarke Foundation will support the law school library’s core collection. (2.23.2007)
Administration Building Renamed Aldrich Hall
In a tribute to the leadership and distinguished service of UC Irvine’s founding chancellor, the Administration Building will be named for Daniel G. Aldrich Jr. (2.12.2007)
Bailey Named Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs
Dr. David N. Bailey, interim vice chancellor for health sciences and interim dean of the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego, has been named vice chancellor for health affairs at UCI, effective April 1, 2007. (12.21.2006)
2006 Holiday Message
This has been an extraordinary year for our campus. We have garnered a host of awards and excelled in our core priorities of research, education and public service – all due to your hard work and dedication. (12.12.2006)
Law School Dean Search
I am pleased to announce formation of a committee to oversee the national search for dean of UC Irvine’s recently approved School of Law. (12.1.2006)
Regents Approve UC Irvine School of Law
The University of California Board of Regents approved our proposal to establish a school of law at UC Irvine, bringing to fruition an aspect of the campus’s vision that dates back to its founding in 1965. (11.16.2006)
Health Sciences Update
One year ago, issues related to our medical center’s liver transplant program were raised in local media. While the subsequent 12 months challenged us in multiple ways, they also provided an opportunity for us to review and assess all aspects of our health sciences enterprise and make meaningful changes to ensure the continual evolution and improvement of our programs. (11.7.2006)
Harley Appointed Health Sciences Ombudsperson
Gecole Harley, an attorney with extensive experience as a mediator and organizational problem-solver, has been appointed ombudsperson for the University of California, Irvine health sciences. (10.13.2006)
Appointment of Acting Dean, College of Health Sciences
Perinatologist Manuel Porto has been named acting dean of the College of Health Sciences, effective Nov. 1 and subject to regental approval. (10.12.2006)
Message on Law School Proposal
The University of California, Irvine’s proposal to establish a school of law is actively under consideration by the University of California. (9.19.2006)
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