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| Anteater Time Machine: Students prepare the park for a summer sports camp, circa 1981. (Photo courtesy of UC Irvine Libraries Archives) |
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| | Art’s ability to reduce stress, enhance moods and lessen symptoms of chronic disease is well documented. Three new buildings on the UCI Health – Irvine campus are providing expansive benefits through their thoughtfully curated art collection – designed and built to improve the health and well-being of those who enter. “When we set out to build the UCI Health – Irvine complex, we wanted an arts program that leverages the amazing artist community across OC and California as an integral part of the early design and part of the healing environment itself,” said Chad Lefteris, president and CEO of UCI Health. |
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| | Elizabeth Clark named vice provost of IT and CIO |
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| Higher education IT leader Elizabeth Clark has joined UC Irvine as vice provost of information technology and chief information officer. She comes from Harvard Business School, where she has held a range of leadership roles since 2013, including chief information officer since 2021. With more than 25 years of experience in higher education information technology, Clark brings deep expertise aligning technology with institutional priorities. “I am honored to join UC Irvine at such a pivotal time,” said Clark. “The university’s commitment to excellence in research, teaching and service creates a remarkable opportunity to align technology with its academic and operational goals. I look forward to partnering with colleagues across campus to build on that foundation and to support the people whose work technology makes possible.” |
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| | Preventing sun damage to your eyes |
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| As outdoor-loving Southern Californians, we know that exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can do considerable damage to our skin. But did you know that UV exposure may result in skin cancer on delicate eyelid tissue as well as causing disorders within the eye itself? An estimated 3,200 people each year are diagnosed with cancers of the eye and eye socket, and most are melanomas, according to the American Cancer Society. “Long-term, cumulative exposure to UV rays can also cause other damage to the eyes, which makes shielding them every bit as important as protecting our skin,” said Dr. Mohammad Riazi Esfahani, UCI Health ophthalmologist with the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute. |
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| | Make the most of your moves |
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| The day may offer more opportunities for healthy movement than you realize. Carrying groceries, walking the dog, gardening, doing laundry, caregiving, playing, reaching, shifting, balancing – these everyday moments engage the body and mind in real ways. And when they happen often, they help support long-term health. Becoming aware of how to move during the day can help make the most of it. Simple changes like picking up the pace on a walk, parking a little farther from your destination or adding a bit more reach, lift or balance along the way can make a difference. |
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| | | Claire Trevor School of the Arts names Medici Circle Scholars |
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| The Claire Trevor School of the Arts has named 17 new Medici Circle Scholars. The scholarships support artists' and scholars' projects within their respective disciplines of art, dance, drama or music. They also allow recipients to extend their education beyond the classroom, collaborating with academics and artists in the community and worldwide. |
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| #UCIconnected spotlights interesting updates from the UC Irvine community. #IamUCI spotlights profiles of students, faculty, staff and alumni. Send submissions via email or post on social media with the #UCIconnected or #IamUCI hashtags. |
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NPR – The Loh Down on Science, July 23 Cited: Xinge Zhang, epidemiology & biostatistics graduate student |
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Los Angeles Times, July 23 Cited: New Swan Shakespeare Festival |
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The Orange County Register, July 21 Cited: Dr Tallie Z. Baram, Donald Bren Professor and Distinguished Professor of pediatrics, neurology, anatomy and neurobiology |
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