The facts behind science fiction
With Comic-Con looming, UCI professor says our fascination with superheroes provides fertile ground for teaching fundamentals of physics
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UC Irvine’s School of Biological Sciences renamed in honor of Francisco J. Ayala
UC Irvine has renamed its School of Biological Sciences the Francisco J. Ayala School of Biological Sciences, recognizing Dr. Ayala’s vast body of scientific work, international acclaim, and decades of contributions to the school and the campus.
UC Irvine opposes proposed boycott of Israeli academic institutions
Irvine, Calif., Dec. 23, 2013 – UC Irvine Chancellor Michael Drake and Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor Howard Gillman have issued a statement regarding a proposed boycott of Israeli academic institutions: “Members of the American Studies Association recently approved a resolution calling for a boycott of Israeli higher-education institutions. This action spurred debate within the […]
School spirituality
UC Irvine students, faculty and staff explore the world’s great religions – and atheism, too
Eboo Patel speaks at Living Peace Series
Renowned interfaith activist is seventh guest in Living Peace Series
Interfaith advocate Eboo Patel to speak at UCI as part of Living Peace series
EVENT: Eboo Patel, founder and president of the Interfaith Youth Core, will talk about the importance of religious pluralism in strengthening our democracy. Patel challenges and inspires people of all faiths to work together to make our world a place where diverse traditions can thrive side by side. WHEN/WHERE: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, (doors open at […]
All the world’s a stage
This first season of what will be an annual event features reimagined versions of William Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors” and “The Merchant of Venice” that take place in the Wild West and 1930s Italy, respectively.
Candid campus
Frank Cancian, UC Irvine professor emeritus of anthropology and an avid photographer, has used his camera to document the lives of peasant farmers in Italy, Mayans in Mexico, and women who clean houses in Orange County. For his latest project, “Main Street UCI,”he’s captured Anteaters in action. Cancian has produced a photo exhibit that chronicles the […]
TEDxUCIrvine set for March 3
Local version of TED conference focuses on science and art in an evolving society.
Sharing the fruits of his labor
Renowned UCI geneticist and vineyard owner Francisco Ayala donates $10 million to campus.