KEYWORD

arts

The iPhone’s ancestor

UCI writer takes a nostalgic look at how the Sony Walkman changed the world – and uncovers lessons about fear of technology

Clayton Garrison

Inaugural dean of UCI arts school dies at 93

Clayton Garrison, founding dean of the School of Fine Arts at the University of California, Irvine, died July 27 at the age of 93. He was a visionary stage director, choreographer and theater professor who left a lasting imprint on UCI and what’s now known as the Claire Trevor School of the Arts.

Women chemists

UCI ranks third for return on investment among public universities

Of the dozens of college surveys that rank thousands of universities across the nation, Money magazine’s recent poll has come the closest to cracking the code that answers the question: Which institutions of higher learning provide the best return on investment. And UCI scores well. It ranked third among public universities, fourth in the “value-added” […]

Books on the beach

Guilt-free beach reading

Book lovers can look to UCI authors for summer fare that exercises the mind while the body relaxes

Adria Imada

Hawaiian history via hula

Adria Imada’s award-winning book Aloha America explores the influence of politics, colonization, tourism and religion on the islands’ traditional dance

Pianist Kevin Kwan Loucks, and his wife, violinist Iryna Krechkovsky, joined with cellist Ross Gasworth

Good vibrations

Alum Kevin Kwan Loucks and his wife make beautiful music together in chamber duo and trio

Ian Daelucian ’12

A moveable feast for the homeless

Alumnus Ian Daelucian launches The Heart of Delight to nurture those in need

The locker in which Chris Burden confined himself as part of his master’s thesis, bears a tribute from current students who are inspired by the artist’s commitment to pushing the boundaries

Taking art to extremes

Chris Burden, M.F.A. ’71, gained fame for his provocative pieces

Students from UCI’s Improv Revolution and Live Nude People (With Clothes On)

Funny business

UCI’s Improv Revolution presents Coup de Comedy Festival 2015, honoring Keegan-Michael Key, May 6-9

Alums Malone, Kashani nominated for Tony Awards

Alums Beth Malone and Tim Kashani have been nominated for Tony Awards.