Dec. 21 - UCI classes will be fully remote Jan. 3-14; what’s up with El Niño
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Taillight trails along Michael Drake Drive. Photo by Ian Parker
CAMPUS UPDATES
Winter quarter classes will be fully remote from Jan. 3–14
Amid uncertainty about the omicron variant, UCI instruction will be remote-only from Jan. 3–14. The precaution will enable university officials to extensively test returning students and other community members, then assess the situation before finalizing a decision on when it is safe to resume in-person instruction. Although classes will be remote during the first two weeks of the winter quarter, the campus will otherwise remain fully operational.
To support the return to in-person instruction, UCI urges everyone to take the following precautions during winter break: Wear a mask indoors, practice physical distancing, limit your exposure to larger gatherings, avoid contact with unvaccinated people, and ensure you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including a booster if eligible.
More details can be found in a chancellor message sent to the campus today.
UCI ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS
Holiday flashback: Santa vs. superheroes
A lighthearted look at how Kris Kringle’s powers stack up against those of Superman, the Hulk and other comic book characters, courtesy of UCI physicist (and Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning) Michael Dennin in 2015.
What’s happening with El Niño?
A UCI atmospheric scientist is researching whether the sporadic weather phenomenon is lasting longer but delivering less rain and snow.
UC NEWS AND GENERAL NEWS
U.S. will offer 500 million free rapid COVID-19 tests
Sometime in January, Americans will be able to request that rapid tests be shipped to their home, free of charge, via a new government website.
UCI IN THE NEWS
In Fight Against Violence, Asian and Black Activists Struggle to Agree
The New York Times, Dec. 19
Cited: Claire Jean Kim, professor of political science and Asian American studies
Research: How Long Should a Founder Remain CEO?
Harvard Business Review, Dec. 17
Cited: Travis Howell, assistant professor of strategy
I'm 22 years old and landed my dream job at Spotify. Here's my advice for anyone hoping to turn an internship into a full-time role.
Insider, Dec. 20, 2021
Cited: Alumna Emily Vu
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