Impacts of repeated wildfire exposure; Environmental Engineering Summer Institute

August 29, 2024

The Commons (now the Gateway Study Center) with Mesa Court student housing in the background, circa 1965, are among the original campus buildings designed by William Pereira.

Anteater Time Machine:The Commons (now the Gateway Study Center) with Mesa Court student housing in the background, circa 1965, are among the original campus buildings designed by William Pereira. (Photo: UC Irvine Library Archives)

UC IRVINE NEWS

Health impacts of repeated wildfires and smoke exposure

A study in the journal Environmental Research Health from UC Irvine public health researchers highlights the compounded effects of frequent wildfires and smoke exposure on physical and mental health, local economies and community resilience in Southern California. The work provides a comprehensive look at the personal and collective toll these disasters take on residents, said corresponding author Suellen Hopfer, associate professor of health, society and behavior at the Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health.

Samueli School hosts inaugural Environmental Engineering Summer Institute

The high school students and camp leaders at the UCI-Crystal Cove Environmental Engineering Summer InstituteThe high school students and camp leaders at the UCI-Crystal Cove Environmental Engineering Summer Institute

A group of high school students spent a week at Crystal Cove State Park to learn about environmental engineering at a summer program led by the Stacey Nicholas Office of Outreach, Access & Inclusion and the Crystal Cove Conservancy. Camp lead instructor Christopher Olivares Martinez, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, taught the young students about clean water and showed them how to make stormwater filters using sand, gravel and activated carbon. The camp also challenged them to propose solutions to one of these grand challenges in environmental engineering for the 21st century: creating sustainable supplies of food, water and energy; curbing climate change and adapting to its impacts; designing a future without pollution and waste; creating efficient, healthy and resilient cities; and fostering informed decisions and actions.

Staff development opportunity – UC Peer Connection

Opportunities are available for staff to nominate one or more direct reports to participate in the UC Peer Connection Program – a free, systemwide peer-to-peer networking and development platform focused on building relationships, learning and unlocking potential. Throughout the one-year course, participants will have guided conversations with up to four individuals at UC Irvine, or another UC Campus.

Happy Labor Day

UCI campus is closed Monday, Sept. 2 for Labor Day. Enjoy your three-day weekend, and we’ll see you again on Tuesday.

UC NEWS

Update on search for the 22nd University of California president

UC Board of Regents Chair Janet Reilly named the Regental members of a special committee to lead the search for the 22nd UC president. The committee will consider candidates, consult with the UC community and recommend a candidate to the board. “Appointing the next president of the University of California is one of the most critical responsibilities of the Board of Regents,” said Chair Reilly. “We look forward to collaborating with the UC community in a thorough and inclusive search to identify the best possible leader for our world-class university.”

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UCI Latinx Resource Center celebrates 5 years on Thursday, Sept. 5

The Latinx Resource Center celebrates 5 years

Thursday, 5:30 p.m. (sponsored by UCI Latinx Resource Center)

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Employees enjoy the 2024 Staff Picnic in Aldrich Park

At the UCI Staff Appreciation picnic, people playing with balls at an outdoor event

At the UCI Staff Appreciation picnic, a group of people running in a park

At the UCI Staff Appreciation picnic, two women running in a park

At the UCI Staff Appreciation picnic, a man catches a water balloon

At the UCI Staff Appreciation picnic, two women running across a field with other people

(Photos by Steve Zylius / UC Irvine)

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