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The Student Center terrace is alive with activity. (Photo: Steve Zylius/UCI)
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UCI ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS
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Study reveals surge of weight loss drugs in California
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In a first-of-its-kind study, UCI researchers led by Jonathan Watanabe (above), a professor of clinical pharmacy, discovered an extraordinary surge in the use of weight loss medications commonly prescribed to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity. The study suggests that understanding the impact of this trend is crucial for informed decision making by healthcare providers, ensuring stable supplies for patients who rely on these medications and assessing the economics of the insurance companies that cover the cost of these drugs.
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UCI welcomes second class of College Corps fellows
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The second class of #CaliforniansForAll College Corps participants from UCI was welcomed at a campus launch event for the 2023-24 academic year. College Corps is a statewide, paid service program that provides students with meaningful work serving the community. Students earn up to $10,000 for completing community service.
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UC health insurance open enrollment begins
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Open Enrollment for 2024 benefits began today at 8 a.m. and ends Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. With significant increases in medical plan costs — despite UC covering a larger share of premiums — it’s important to understand your options and costs. To see rates specific to your location and bargaining unit (if represented), visit ALEX, the virtual benefits counselor. You'll also see the premiums that apply to you when you sign in to UCPath to enroll for 2024 benefits. The open enrollment website goes live today.
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UC issues travel warning for Middle East and North AfricaThe University of California has issued an advisory instructing all faculty, students and staff to avoid nonessential travel to the Middle East and North Africa. “In recent weeks, we have seen an escalating security risk within the Middle East North Africa Region, including anti-Israel and anti-United States protests and violence in several countries,” the notice states. The instruction to avoid all nonessential travel to the region will remain in effect “for the foreseeable future.”
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Beyond the Book: Somewhere Sisters with Erika Hayasaki
Wednesday, noon (sponsored by Division of Continuing Education)
Visit today.uci.edu to see and submit event listings. Events of general interest will be shared in UCI Digest two days before they occur.
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UCI scholar wins DARPA Young Faculty Award
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The U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has named UCI’s Rahim Esfandyar-Pour (above) as one of its Young Faculty Award winners for 2023. An assistant professor of electrical engineering and computer science, Esfandyar-Pour leads an interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers in creating flexible and wearable electronics with precision sensing capabilities that can be used for personalized healthcare and sustainable energy solutions.
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#UCIconnected spotlights student, alumni, faculty and staff photos, essays, shoutouts, hobbies, artwork, unusual office decorations, activities and more. Send submissions via email or post on social media with the #UCIconnected hashtag.
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Note: Some news sites require subscriptions to read articles. The UCI Libraries offer free subscriptions to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Orange County Register and The Washington Post for students, faculty and staff.
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The Orange County Register, Oct. 20
Cited: Anna Davis, director of internships and pro bono program at School of Law
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Daily Pilot, Oct. 21
Cited: Ayman S. Mosallam, professor of engineering
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Science Friday, Oct. 20
Cited: Aomawa Shields, associate professor of physics and astronomy
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