Your guide to what’s new and trending at UCI
Dear Friends of UCI,
Welcome to the Weekly Anteater report for what’s new and trending at UCI!
We’ve curated a collection of top news items and trending social topics. If you’re active on social media, please share this news with your friends and colleagues. We’ve attached social links and summaries for easy sharing!
On to this week’s big news…
We are excited to welcome UC’s new president, former UCI Chancellor Michael V. Drake!
President Drake is the 21st pres. of the University of California which includes 10 campuses, 5 medical centers, & 3 nationally affiliated labs.
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🎧 UCI Podcast: Michelle Deutchman on the pandemic’s effect on campus free speech
The UCI Podcast spoke with Michelle Deutchman to get her take on how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting campus free speech.
Tweet: https://bit.ly/3kVNCzD
New UCI Health Center for Advanced Care to provide greater access to world-class care
The new center will be home to the Center for Children’s Health, adult specialty care, urgent care & other services.
Tweet: https://bit.ly/34dhv8D
“The UCI Health Center for Advanced Care will provide leading-edge treatments and drive innovation in pediatric and adult services in Orange County, fundamentally transforming the region’s healthcare landscape and offerings,” — Dr. Steve Goldstein, vice chancellor for health affairs
#FirsGenFriday
Kevin Mendez, ’20, became the first person in his family to graduate from college when he earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from UCI this spring. He thanks his family for instilling in him a strong work ethic, persistence, and determination. #FirstGenFriday💙💛
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Campus Critters
Hoo’s out there? 🦉
📸 Credit: @alexucimartinez via Instagram
UCI in the News
UCI scientists have made headway in developing a drug to treat COVID-19.
Scientists at the University of California, Irvine have unveiled a public website that provides up-to-date statistics on coronavirus infections in Orange County, with comparisons to neighboring and other California counties.
UCI Health-Newport Beach clinic opens near Fashion Island with a focus on integrative health
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