FROM CHANCELLOR Michael Drake

2007-08

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)

2008 University of California, Irvine Medal
The Medal is the university’s most prestigious honor, and I am honored to share with you the names of those who will receive this year’s recognition. (5.19.2008)

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)

2008 Living Our Values Awards
I invite you to submit nominations for UC Irvine’s 2008 Living Our Values Awards, which recognize faculty, staff and students who bring to life the values so important to our university. (3.31.2008)

2007 Living Our Values Awards
I am pleased to announce the recipients of the 2007 Living Our Values Awards. (11.30.2007)

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)

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