50 years of fulfilling dreams

UCI Extension to celebrate half a century of helping adults reach career, personal goals.

Progress and promise

During the first week of October, the Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center will sponsor events highlighting UCI’s progress in this promising area.

Can you dig it?

UCI is home to the largest international professional men’s volleyball tournament in the U.S. Six countries, eight teams and many Olympic-caliber stars will compete Sept. 26-Oct. 1 in the third annual Irvine International Volleyball Tournament – presented by ST/COMP Quiksilver – at Crawford Court.

Wall art for all

Many students had a hand in creating a new mural for UCI’s Cross-Cultural Center. The 12-by-18-foot collaborative artwork will be officially unveiled Sept. 22, during UCI Welcome Week.

Leveling the legal field

UCI’s Pre-Law Outreach Program aims to encourage, recruit disadvantaged undergrads.

National pride

This summer, the head coaches of UCI’s volleyball and water polo teams have the honor of serving with U.S. national teams – the pinnacle achievement in their fields – in championship tournaments in Puerto Rico, Mexico and China.

Different journeys, same destination

On Aug. 5, 104 members of UCI’s School of Medicine class of 2015 received their first physician’s white coat, the first steps on the shared road to becoming doctors. The paths that brought these students to this juncture, however, differ significantly. Each brings a variety of life experiences, talents and backgrounds that will enrich the medical school experience.

Remote residential research

UCI psychologist uses Google map technology in study of neighborhood effects.