Jan. 5, 2023

Climate change could spark ocean ‘disaster,’ UCI scientists say

Warmer seawater is causing a slowdown of deep circulation patterns in the Atlantic and southern oceans, according to Earth system scientists, and if the process continues, the ocean’s ability to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere will be severely limited, further exacerbating global warming.

Last call: Museum salutes pioneering alumna artist Alexis Smith

In its wild and sometimes wacky first decade, UCI’s art department played a pivotal role in California’s modern art movement. One of the stars was Alexis Smith, a 1970 graduate who became known for collages that combine offbeat elements—including steering wheels, bowling balls, movie stills and advertising art—into witty, often sardonic statements. A 50-piece exhibition of her work, the first retrospective in 30 years, is in its final weeks at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla. The show closes Jan. 29.

Indoor masking recommended on campus

Face coverings are recommended, although not required, when people are indoors on campus, regardless of vaccination status. Free masks are available to students, staff and faculty at various UCI locations.

Reminder: vaccine policy compliance deadline tomorrow

Friday is the deadline for all students, faculty and staff to either attest that they received the new bivalent COVID-19 booster or submit a statement declining the shot.

Artist invents ‘LOL verifier’

Did you really laugh out loud in response to something funny? Artist Brian Moore says he has created a device that “sits between your keyboard and your computer” and only lets you send the LOL abbreviation if it detects actual laughter.

Men’s basketball home opener vs. Long Beach State
Saturday, 6 p.m. (sponsored by UCI Athletics)

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