May 25 - Chancellor on mass shooting; campus tuberculosis case
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A show of zots: How does a Nobel Prize-winning Anteater know he is truly “home”? When he is munching pizza and flashing zot signs with UCI students. Scottish chemist David MacMillan, Ph.D. ’96, the 2021 Nobel winner in chemistry, kicked off his visit to Irvine by lunching with some chemistry undergraduate students. Photo from Twitter/@UCIChemistry
UCI ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NEWS
Chancellor Gillman on Texas mass shooting
“When I was appointed chancellor almost eight years ago, I could have never imagined how often I would be writing to you about mass shootings,” writes Chancellor Howard Gillman in a message to Anteaters following Tuesday’s horrific events in Texas. He points those in our community who would like help in coping with what occurred to these resources:
Counseling Center for undergraduates and graduate students
Employee Assistance Program for faculty and staff
Notice of tuberculosis case investigation
The Orange County Health Care Agency informed UCI of a tuberculosis case on campus, writes Dr. Albert Chang, medical director of the Student Health Center, in a message to Anteaters. The student lives off-campus, is receiving treatment, and is being closely followed by the OCHCA Pulmonary Disease Services Clinic, states Chang, who explained what tuberculosis is in Tuesday’s "Public Health Minute" video.
UCI Podcast: global indigeneity
On the heels of Native Americans becoming eligible to have their UC tuition waived beginning this fall, and the addition of Native Hawaiians to the heritage month that historically honored Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, Tiara Na’puti, assistant professor in the department of global and international studies, helps break down identity groups and their cultures.
UC NEWS AND GENERAL NEWS
Omicron subvariant has become dominant among new US cases
Another form of the omicron subvariant BA.2 has become the dominant version among new U.S. coronavirus cases, according to federal estimates. There was no indication yet that BA.2.12.1 causes more severe disease than earlier forms did.
CDC warns of ‘COVID-19 rebound' after taking antiviral pills
Some Americans who take Paxlovid, an antiviral for COVID-19, may see their symptoms rebound following a brief recovery, warns the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The warning affirmed a trend many patients and doctors have been discussing for at least a month.
EVENTS
Movement Workshop
Friday, 3:30 p.m. (sponsored by FRESH Basic Needs Hub)
UCI Symphony Orchestra
Friday, 8 p.m. (sponsored by UCI Music)
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
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.
An Artist Asks, What Is Luxury Without the Logos?
The New York Times, May 24
Cited: Eric Spangenberg, professor of marketing and psychology & social behavior
Severe COVID May Speed Up Cognitive Decline: Experts Explore Routes of Care
Verywell Mind, May 23
Cited: Jessica Borelli, associate professor of psychological science
'The Alcatraz of the Rockies': Why No One Ever Escapes From ADX Florence
HowStuffWorks, May 23
Cited: Keramet Reiter, professor and vice chair of criminology, law & society
COMMENCEMENT CORNER
#IamUCI: Q&A with Class of 2022 graduate Michelle Thomas
Graduating this spring with a B.A. in psychology and a minor in African American studies, Michelle Thomas plans to earn a Ph.D. in psychology and wants to help minority populations. In fact, Thomas decided to get involved in psychology because of the stigmatization of mental health in the Black community. She also sees a lack of Black women in her field and hopes to address that – perhaps by becoming a professor and serving as a role model for Black, female university students.
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