March 28 - UCI Podcast: admissions offers; Esport student success
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A springtime lens flare cuts through one of Aldrich Park’s many jacaranda trees. (Photo: Dennis Melka)
UCI ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS
UCI Podcast: Insights into admissions once offers go out
In this episode of the UCI Podcast, Dale Leaman, executive director of undergraduate admissions, discusses next steps for admitted students, the wait list process and what happens next in the admission cycle. In a previous UCI Podcast, Leaman spoke about the application process.
Esports student success
UCI Esports is now in its seventh year. During this time, 82 athletes have earned a spot on one of the team rosters. Historical student data reveals how esports athletes compare with the general UCI student body, including a 94% 5-year graduation rate.
Colorectal cancer rising in younger adults
Colorectal cancer, which is on the rise in younger adults, is projected to become the leading cause of U.S. cancer-related deaths by 2040 among people ages 20 to 49, according to a recent study. A parallel spike in childhood obesity may be linked, said Dr. William E. Karnes, a gastroenterologist and director of high-risk colorectal cancer services at the UCI Health Digestive Health Institute.
UC NEWS
Bringing care to underserved communities
As the most populous and culturally diverse U.S. state, California has large regions that are known as medically underserved areas. The medical schools of University of California Health began introducing an innovative training curriculum called Programs in Medical Education or UC PRIME. Medical students who enter UC PRIME programs receive specialized coursework so they are better able to meet the health needs of underserved populations. Visit this website to read about the UC Prime programs at various campuses. The first PRIME program began in the UCI School of Medicine in 2006 – the Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community.
EVENTS
Steep Canyon Rangers
Thursday, 8 p.m. (sponsored by Irvine Barclay Theatre)
Preventing Employee Burnout
Thursday, noon (sponsored by HR Wellness)
Donate Blood
By appointment (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.
#UCICONNECTED
Why I Give – Vicki Vasques '81
An alumna of the School of Education, Vicki Vasques ’81 shares why she gives to her alma mater. During Vasques’ illustrious career in education, first as a teacher and later in the U.S. Department of Education, she implemented and supported policies for American Indian education. She credits a large part of her success to her time at UCI and her mentor Mary Roosevelt.
#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.
UCI IN THE NEWS
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.
Autism: Rates in Children Reach New Highs, Experts Explain Why
Healthline, March 27
Cited: Dr. Peter J. Chung, medical director, of Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Def Sound: ‘Welcome To LA’ (Feat. Annabelle Freedman & Dr. John Murillo lll)
KCRW, March 28
Cited: John Murillo III, associate professor, African American Studies
TikTok Star Ashley Yi Told Us Why It's So Important To Share Her Korean Culture - Exclusive Interview
Mashed, March 28
Cited: Ashley Yi, alumna
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