Dec. 17 - Town Hall recap, student update for winter quarter
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View of San Gabriel mountains from UCI Ecological Preserve on a clear day following the rain. Photo by Steve Zylius/UCI
CAMPUS UPDATES
Town Hall recap
In UCI’s fourth town hall of 2021, Health Affairs took the spotlight Thursday to share the latest in the COVID-19 story. The focus was on the omicron variant, vaccines, public health changes and the campus response.
UCI ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS
Winter quarter update for students
In preparation for the start of winter quarter 2022, you are required to submit proof of your COVID-19 vaccination or a request for exception on medical, disability or religious grounds, or a deferral based on pregnancy in order to be compliant with the UC COVID-19 Vaccination Program. The deadline to be in compliance is Jan. 3, 2022.
UCI faculty staff and retiree discount nights for men’s basketball
Grab seats in the student section for $10 while undergraduate students are on break. Check the ticketing website for game dates and times.
UCI Health and UC Investments team up to advance solutions for healthcare challenges
UCI Health and UC Investments, the Office of the Chief Investment Officer of the Regents of the University of California, jointly announced the launch of a $50 million fund to invest in healthcare innovation and digital health aimed at revolutionizing patient care and public health. The fund — the first such partnership between the university’s healthcare and investment enterprises — seeks to leverage the expertise and experience of UCI Health with the financial strength of the University of California system of 10 campuses and five medical centers.
5 Innovations that changed outdoor recreation
History is filled with countless inflection points in which new technologies completely changed the way people interacted with the world. Disruptive technologies in materials science, textiles and mechanical engineering are responsible for many advancements, including innovations that changed outdoor recreation.
Breathing and audio exercises for stress relief
During these stressful times, it is important to have an array of stress management tools at your fingertips. The Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute offers a few recordings to use for these purposes. All are designed to help the body and the mind relax. As with all stress management practices, the more you practice them, the easier it will be to turn to them in the moments when you need them most.
UCI leads development of wellness drop-in centers for OC youth
Orange County will be home to new youth drop-in centers offering wellness services to youth and young adults between the ages of 12 and 25. Endorsed by the County of Orange to apply for a $2 million grant from the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, UCI will partner with the Wellness & Prevention Center in south Orange County to establish and administer youth drop-in centers following the allcove model.
UC NEWS AND GENERAL NEWS
Friday fun fact
Growing our own: UC Agriculture and Natural Resources management has almost 825 4-H youth development programs serving over 100,000 a year.
Important year-end tax and payroll reminders
As 2021 comes to a close, here are some important reminders and announcements related to your pay, taxes and benefits — some that may require action. Read closely and mark your calendar for upcoming deadlines.
New study shows UC efforts reduced campus COVID-19 infection rates
The percentage of people 20 to 29 years old in counties with UC campuses that tested positive for COVID-19 during the fall term ranged from 1.6% to 5.6%, while the percentage of students living on campus who tested positive for COVID-19 during this period ranged from 1.2% to 5.2% and was similar for students living off campus.
EVENTS
Blood drive (by appointment)
Monday - Wednesday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. (sponsored by UCI Health)
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.
UCI IN THE NEWS
Stanford University to require COVID-19 boosters, delays spring 2022 in-person classes
Los Angeles Times, Dec. 16
Cited: Tom Vasich, senior director of communications & media relations
A future doctor's illustration of a Black fetus went viral. Experts explain the importance of Black bodies in medical diagrams.
Insider, Dec. 16
Cited: Candice Taylor Lucas, MD, associate clinical professor
Bill Clinton is Staying Sharp With Daily Sudoku and Puzzles After an Infection Left Him 'Delirious' in ICU
People, Dec. 16
Cited: UCI Medical Center
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