Campus Life

Drawing an ACE

Dalai Lama Scholar Mary Sargious spearheads a project pairing UCI mentors with foster and first-generation teens

December 14, 2015

UCI to run boating programs at Marina Park

Under a cooperative agreement, Campus Recreation–which conducts sailing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding classes and oversees the UCI sailing team–will provide year-round boating programs at Newport Beach’s new boating and recreation facility, Marina Park. Located between 15th and 18th streets on Newport Peninsula, the 10.5-acre park includes a community center, sailing center and cafe. It will […]

December 11, 2015

The year that was

UCI celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015, which also saw the investiture of a sixth chancellor, the Dalai Lama’s third visit to campus and a continued reign as the nation’s top ‘Cool School’

December 10, 2015

UCI joins over 200 campuses in climate pledge

UCI was among more than 200 university and college campuses that signed the American Campuses Act on Climate Pledge today at the White House to demonstrate support for strong climate action by world leaders. With less than two weeks until President Barack Obama attends the climate change conference in Paris, the U.S. administration is building […]

November 19, 2015

UCI to host Thanksgiving lunch for students staying on campus during holiday

EVENT: Several hundred international and U.S. students remaining on campus for Thanksgiving can enjoy a luncheon feast served by UCI Chancellor Howard Gillman, Vice Chancellor Thomas Parham and others. WHEN/WHERE: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, in Pippin Commons at Middle Earth (G9 on campus map) INFORMATION: Media planning to attend should contact Cathy Lawhon at 949-824-1151 […]

November 17, 2015

Serving those who served

UCI is committed to providing a welcoming environment for veterans and their families

November 04, 2015

Money magazine rates UCI the top campus for beach lovers

Surf’s up, UCI! Money magazine on Tuesday ranked the campus No. 1 in the nation for beach lovers. Paired with high-profile faculty and stellar students, the proximity and diversity of Orange County beaches helped bring it home. There’s surfing in Huntington Beach and serenity at Corona del Mar State Beach; there’s the pier scene in Newport Beach […]

November 03, 2015