Nov. 21, 2024

Anteater Time Machine: A Lady Di doppelgänger and her friends fly a kite in the 1980s.

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New engineering office connects project-based learning with career readiness

The Henry Samueli School of Engineering has launched the Office of Experiential Learning to link its various project-based learning activities with career readiness initiatives and industry opportunities. “We are making sure we graduate not only great engineers but great engineers who are ready for the job on Day 1,” said Dean Magnus Egerstedt. “This is a place where you can get an excellent engineering education and, at the same time, see your wild ideas come to life in physical and digital maker spaces with direct industry relevance.”

Dolly Parton’s hit musical brings an entertaining message of equality

Based on the 1980 Dolly Parton film, “9 to 5: The Musical” will take the stage from Nov. 21 to 24 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. The story brings audiences a humorous yet potent commentary on gender equality, pay equity and workplace fairness. Directed and choreographed by Myrona DeLaney, professor of teaching in musical theater, the show features three women who unite to take on their sexist boss. “‘9 to 5: The Musical’ is an important story for our time,” DeLaney said. “Too often, the modern workplace is mired in outdated norms. This production is both a tribute to the women who fought for workplace rights and a reminder that we still have work to do.”

Holiday season recipes

Celebrate the holiday season with the UCI Health Live Well blog’s new takes on traditional dishes that are sure to up your festivity game. Each one is guaranteed to tantalize taste buds while keeping you on track with your health goals.

How to prevent fires, burns on Thanksgiving

The risk of fires and burns is greatest around the holidays as the kitchen becomes a bustling hive of activity and people break out their turkey fryers. “Cooking, by far, is the most common cause of those fires, accounting for about three-quarters of them,” said Dr. Syed F. Saquib, medical director of the UCI Health Regional Burn Center. Taking a few simple precautions can help prevent a tragedy.

Open enrollment closing

Open enrollment is your annual opportunity to review your UC benefits and explore options for you and your family to make sure you have the best coverage for 2025. The registration window for UC Irvine employees ends tomorrow (Nov. 22) at 5 p.m. More information is available at the open enrollment website.

Reminder: There will be no UCI Digest next week. Happy Thanksgiving, and see you on Monday, Dec. 2.

SAVE THE DATE

UCI Symphony Orchestra: “Faust” and “Don Giovanni” overtures; suite from Stravinksy’s “The Firebird”

Tues., 8 p.m. (sponsored by the Claire Trevor School of the Arts)

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UC Irvine Night returns to Irvine Spectrum Center's holiday ice rink

UC Irvine Night is back at the Irvine Spectrum Center's holiday ice rink! On Monday, Dec. 2, guests wearing UC Irvine apparel get $5 off admission. Bundle up in your UC Irvine sweatshirt and head down to the outdoor rink for some winter fun with fellow Anteaters. Sessions are at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., and the first 50 skaters receive a free UC Irvine beanie.

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