Month: October 2015

Actor discusses his craft before packed audience as part of Illuminations series

US-China collaboration also will include 4 other UC campuses, university lab

Roxanne Varzi’s new novel, Last Scene Underground, portrays a modern Iran that’s rarely seen in the coverage of that country’s nuclear program and religious fundamentalism. The book tells of young, educated residents of Tehran who navigate their way through politics and art and in the process learn hard lessons about censorship, creativity and love. It was inspired by artists and […]

Susan Charles, UCI professor of psychology & social behavior and nursing science, is part of a team of researchers recently awarded $2.4 million from the National Institute on Aging to study how social interaction improves the health of older adults. Participants will use wearable electronic devices and cellphone apps to monitor their physical activity and social interactions in […]

Applied Innovation executive director discusses The Cove’s role in Orange County’s ‘entrepreneurial ecosystem’

Institute for Innovation rebrands as Applied Innovation to serve as ‘front door’ for all industry collaboration with UCI

UCI radiological sciences professor Dr. Robert Detrano received the Yunnan Friendship Award from Gov. Chen Hao for his outstanding contributions to the people of this southern Chinese province. At a Sept. 24 reception, Hao honored 10 top foreign experts working in Yunnan. In 2005, Detrano founded the China California Heart Watch, a nonprofit group that brings […]

Scott Brooks ’87 hosts fifth golf fundraiser for Anteater student-athletes

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