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November 2009
Nov. 19	Learn about black holes in galaxies at physical sciences breakfast lecture . ADVISORY: Aaron Barth, physics & astronomy associate professor, will discuss “Supermassive Black Holes in Galaxies” as part of the 2009-10 Discover the Physical Sciences Breakfast Lecture Series.
Nov. 17	The mummy's curse: hardened arteries . FEATURE: A UCI study shows that hardening of the arteries has been detected in Egyptian mummies as old as 3,500 years, suggesting that factors causing heart attacks and strokes are not solely byproducts of modern times.
Nov. 17	Black hole patrol . FEATURE: UC Irvine's Aaron Barth, physics & astronomy associate professor, will speak on "Supermassive Black Holes in Galaxies" as part of the 2009-10 Discover the Physical Sciences Breakfast Lecture Series.
Nov. 16	Race colors public opinion of Obama . FEATURE: Study finds that race matters in public's opinion of President Barack Obama and his policies.
Nov. 16	Stem cells alleviate tumor treatment side effects . FEATURE: Human embryonic stem cells could help people with learning and memory deficits after radiation treatment for brain tumors, suggests a new UC Irvine study.
Nov. 16	Glimpsing a greener future . FEATURE: UCI computer model foresees effects of alternative transportation fuels.
Nov. 16	UCI researchers create compound that boosts anti-inflammatory fat levels . RELEASE: UC Irvine pharmacology researchers have discovered a way to boost levels of a natural body fat that helps decrease inflammation, pointing to possible new treatments for allergies, illnesses and injuries related to the immune system.
Nov. 16	Racial prejudice a factor in opinions of Obama, study finds . RELEASE: 'Hidden biases' behind opposition to president and his healthcare plan.
Nov. 16	Glimpsing a greener future . RELEASE: A UCI computer model foresees the effects of alternative transportation fuels.
Nov. 12	Still on the money . FEATURE: "The Threepenny Opera," enjoying its third revival at UCI, has something of a storied past on campus.
Nov. 12	How reliable is your wireless network? UCI panel to discuss new infrastructure . ADVISORY: Tweeting, linking, Facebooking and you think you've got privacy? UCI panel will discuss the need for developing secure network infrastructure.
Nov. 10	A veteran's message . FEATURE: UCI student embarks on a new mission to more fully integrate his fellow veterans into higher education and the future of the country.
Nov. 10	Bringing the past to life . FEATURE: UCI History Project helps K-12 teachers improve lessons.
Nov. 9	The missionary doctor . FEATURE: Dr. Kenneth Chang brings lessons learned in a Taiwanese fishing village to sophisticated digestive disease care.
Nov. 9	On the cutting edge . FEATURE: UCI ophthalmologists pioneer zigzag incision technique that improves outcome of laser-assisted corneal transplantation.
Nov. 9	Stem cells restore mobility in neck-injured rats . FEATURE: The first human embryonic stem cell treatment approved by the FDA for human testing has been shown to restore limb function in rats with neck spinal cord injuries - a finding that could expand the clinical trial to include people with cervical damage.
Nov. 9	UCI embryonic stem cell therapy restores walking ability in rats with neck injuries . RELEASE: The first human embryonic stem cell treatment approved by the FDA for human testing has been shown to restore limb function in rats with neck spinal cord injuries - a finding that could expand the clinical trial to include people with cervical damage.
Nov. 9	Stem cells restore cognitive abilities impaired by brain tumor treatment, UCI study finds . RELEASE: Human embryonic stem cells could help people with learning and memory deficits after radiation treatment for brain tumors, suggests a new UC Irvine study.
Nov. 5	A sound practice . FEATURE: New technology in cochlear implants and hearing aids means children needn't suffer from hearing loss, says UC Irvine Dr. Hamid Djalilian.
Nov. 4	UCI robot to aid brain research . FEATURE: Study could shed light on adaptive decision-making in humans.
Nov. 4	UCI robot to aid brain research . RELEASE: A robot powered by a computerized model of a rodent brain will help researchers from UC Irvine and UC San Diego understand how people recognize and adapt to change.
Nov. 3	Freemasonry: fact vs. fiction . FEATURE: UCI's Lilith Mahmud discusses the society's portrayal in a hit novel - and reveals its "best-kept secret."
Nov. 3	Gaining on pain . FEATURE: UCI center takes multidisciplinary approach to managing chronic suffering with its new Center for Pain Management.
Nov. 2	Global ambition . FEATURE: Future physician Benji Zachariah hopes to make a difference among the world's poor.
October 2009
Oct. 28	UCI to host 16th annual Religious Diversity Forum . ADVISORY: Turning faith into service is topic of religious diversity forum hosted at UC Irvine.
Oct. 28	Bad driving may have genetic basis, UCI study finds . RELEASE: Bad drivers may in part have their genes to blame, suggests a new study by UC Irvine neuroscientists.
Oct. 27	The well-rounded student . FEATURE: Sherynn Umali '03 directs campus organizations, and she says clubs are an essential part of a well-rounded education.
Oct. 27	Race against the clock . FEATURE: Leslie M. Thompson has her eye on a treatment for the fatal Huntington's disease. Stem cells may hold the key.
Oct. 26	UCI marks 20th anniversary of Berlin Wall fall with exhibit, conference . ADVISORY: UCI marks 20th anniversary of Berlin Wall fall with exhibit, conference
Oct. 23	Alzheimer's lesions found in the retina . FEATURE: UC Irvine neuroscientists have found that retinas in mice genetically altered to have Alzheimer's undergo changes similar to those that occur in the brain - most notably the accumulation of amyloid plaque lesions.
Oct. 23	Making sense of healthcare reform . UCI experts agree that increasing access while decreasing costs is key but question whether healthcare reform can be achieved.
Oct. 22	Bad driving may have genetic basis, UCI study finds . FEATURE: Bad drivers may in part have their genes to blame, suggests a new study by UC Irvine neuroscientists.
Oct. 21	Matters of the heart . FEATURE: A new biomedical engineering research center looks to advance technology for treating cardiovascular disease.
Oct. 21	Trigger of deadly food toxin discovered . FEATURE: A toxin produced by mold on nuts and grains can cause liver cancer if consumed in large quantities. UC Irvine researchers for the first time have discovered what triggers the toxin to form, which could lead to methods of limiting its production.
Oct. 21	Trigger of deadly food toxin discovered . RELEASE: A toxin produced by mold on nuts and grains can cause liver cancer if consumed in large quantities. UC Irvine researchers for the first time have discovered what triggers the toxin to form, which could lead to methods of limiting its production.
Oct. 21	Alzheimer's lesions found in the retina . RELEASE: UC Irvine neuroscientists have found that retinas in mice genetically altered to have Alzheimer's undergo changes similar to those that occur in the brain - most notably the accumulation of amyloid plaque lesions.
Oct. 20	Jerry Brown to speak at UCI on his political career, California’s future . ADVISORY: Attorney General Brown discusses his 40-year political career and answers questions about California's future.
Oct. 19	Shocktoberfest rocks . FEATURE: Halloween festivities and UCI basketball combine for a fun-filled night of music, Midnight Magic and an onstage marriage proposal.
Oct. 19	Invisible immigrants . FEATURE: Research by sociology professor Judith Treas sheds light on foreign-born seniors in the U.S.
Oct. 19	Fighting poverty one loan at a time . FEATURE: Crystal Murphy Morgan studies chronic economic hardship in Africa and how micro-finance loans might help.
Oct. 19	Big on obesogens . FEATURE: Biologist Bruce Blumberg believes industrial pollutants called obesogens are contributing to America's obesity epidemic.
Oct. 15	Don't bank on small business . FEATURE: David Neumark's study shows chain stores and corporate headquarters are more stable economic partners for cities.
Oct. 15	Joseph S. Lewis III named dean of Claire Trevor School of the Arts . RELEASE: Acclaimed artist and academic administrator from Alfred University in New York also is known as a builder of community partnerships.
Oct. 15	Cities can't bank on small businesses for stable economic partnerships . RELEASE: Locally owned businesses don't protect communities from layoffs and closures, study shows. UCI co-author says findings validate efforts to attract and retain corporations.
Oct. 14	Stem cells and Alzheimer's disease focus of public panel discussion . MEDIA ADVISORY: UC Irvine presents "Stem Cell Research & Alzheimer's Disease," a public lecture and discussion about the devastation of Alzheimer's, current therapies and potential stem cell treatments.
Oct. 13	Douglas C. Wallace elected to Institute of Medicine . RELEASE: Douglas C. Wallace, a pioneering UC Irvine genetics researcher whose achievements in mitochondrial medicine are leading to new treatments for chronic diseases like cancer and diabetes, has been elected to the prestigious Institute of Medicine.
Oct. 12	Targeting tumors . FEATURE: UCI researchers Kenneth Longmuir and Richard Robertson have developed a more precise approach to delivery of chemotherapy drugs.
Oct. 12	Emotional maturity lags cognitive ability in adolescents . FEATURE: A new study of adolescent judgment and decision-making shows young people may not be able to fully control impulses, resist peer pressure until after 22.
Oct. 12	Looking at TV with a new eye . FEATURE: The ubiquitous TV becomes sculpture in an exhibit of work by the late mixed-media artist Nam June Paik at Beall Center.
Oct. 12	Life in Middle Earth . FEATURE: UCI offers Yukio Nishida a home for his growing family and a purpose - to help residents of student housing.
Oct. 12	Emotional maturity lags cognitive ability in adolescents, study finds . RELEASE: Emotional maturity lags cognitive ability in adolescents, study finds They may not be able to fully control impulses, resist peer pressure till after 22
Oct. 12	UCI Allergan lecture will address local reaction to climate change . ADVISORY: UC Irvine Earth system scientists Michael Prather and Diane Pataki will speak on "Climate Is Changing Globally. Dare We Act Locally?" as part of the Allergan Foundation Lecture Series in Modern Biology.
Oct. 9	UCI Olive Tree Initiative students to share insights from Middle East trip . ADVISORY: UCI Olive Tree Initiative students share experiences from Middle East trip.
Oct. 8	Charles Darwin is focus of UCI Libraries exhibit . ADVISORY: Francisco Ayala speaks at opening of UCI Libraries fall exhibit, marking the 150th anniversary of Charles Darwin's seminal work, "On the Origin of Species."
Oct. 7	Global problem, local response . FEATURE: UCI's Diane Pataki discusses strategies for dealing with climate change in Southern California.
Oct. 6	Still doing its Level I best . FEATURE: UC Irvine Medical Center, Orange County's only source for Level I trauma care,gets re-certification nod from American College of Surgeons.
Oct. 5	UC Irvine Medal event meets fundraising target . FEATURE: UC Irvine Medal event earns $1.1 million for scholarships and other key programs.
Oct. 5	Pedal power . FEATURE: Those blue and yellow bicycles parked around the campus represent the first self-serve bike-share program in California. It's designed to reduce car trips and pollution.
Oct. 5	Shaping smiles and surfboards . FEATURE: UCI alumnus Daniel Boehne '99 could have been a pro surfer. Instead, he chose dentistry in order to help others.
Oct. 5	Protecting the planet . FEATURE: Joseph DiMento says law can be an effective tool in protecting natural resources.
Oct. 5	UC Irvine Medal event meets fundraising target . RELEASE: UC Irvine's premiere fundraising event honors campus friends and raises $1.1 million for scholarships and other key initiatives.
Oct. 5	UCI to launch UC’s first automated bike-sharing program . ADVISORY: UC Irvine is first to bring concept of self-service bicycle sharing to California, providing inexpensive and environmentally friendly campus transportation.
Oct. 1	Environmental law, health subject of Newkirk Center event . ADVISORY: Newkirk Center event brings together experts in law and public health to discuss environmental law, climate change and pollution in China.
Oct. 1	UC campuses join forces against breast cancer . FEATURE: UC Irvine's Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center is joining forces with UC colleagues to launch the Athena Breast Health Network, the largest study of its kind to improve detection, treatment and survivors' quality of life.
September 2009
Sept. 30	UCI water event offers free movies, popcorn and a panel discussion . ADVISORY: UC Irvine will host a water-and-film event to raise awareness of how water issues affect people locally and regionally.
Sept. 29	In Ansel Adams' footsteps . FEATURE: Student and staff photographers walk in the footsteps of Ansel Adams, attempting to re-create the master's photographs shot at UCI in the mid-1960s. Trees and time have changed the campus.
Sept. 29	Raising water awareness . FEATURE: More than 1 billion people worldwide have unreliable access to clean water. To raise awareness of this and other water issues, UC Irvine is hosting a two-day public event featuring free movies and a panel discussion with local water experts.
Sept. 28	Opening doors . FEATURE: Software architect Erik Olsson helps students and the community find their way with ZotPortal.
Sept. 28	Engaging the community . FEATURE: New Web site fosters public interaction with campus.
Sept. 24	Courting success . FEATURE: Hall of Fame women's volleyball coach Paula Weishoff brings her winning pedigree to UCI.
Sept. 23	UCImpact: Stem cell research . FEATURE: California and UC Irvine take advances in stem cell research in stem cell research on the road as high school classes and educators participate in Stem Cell Awareness Day.
Sept. 22	Cancer drug may prevent cocaine relapse behavior . FEATURE: A drug in development to treat cancer could help prevent relapse behavior in people trying to overcome an addiction to cocaine, according to a new study by UC Irvine neuroscientists.
Sept. 22	Cancer drug may prevent cocaine relapse behavior . RELEASE: A drug in development to treat cancer could help prevent relapse behavior in people trying to overcome an addiction to cocaine, according to a new study by UC Irvine neuroscientists.
Sept. 21	UCImpact: Alzheimer's disease . FEATURE: UC Irvine's impact on Alzheimer's research is acknowledged on World Alzheimer's Day.
Sept. 21	Five say farewell . FEATURE: Five longtime UC Irvine colleagues share their campus memories as they get ready to retire.
Sept. 21	Leading the way . FEATURE: UCI tour guides serve as campus ambassadors.
Sept. 16	UCI to become living renewable energy lab . FEATURE: The UC Irvine campus will become a living renewable energy laboratory under a statewide program designed to make electricity generation and transportation safer, cleaner and more affordable for Californians.
Sept. 16	Hungry for good deals? . FEATURE: Cooking classes at Anteater Recreation Center are among the low-cost enrichment activities at UC Irvine, kicking off an occasional series called "UC I Can Afford It."
Sept. 16	Anteater Recreation Center expansion receives LEED Gold certification . RELEASE: Anteater Recreation Center's expansion gets gold nod from Green Building Council.
Sept. 15	UCI awarded $2 million to become living laboratory for sustainable energy practices . RELEASE: The UC Irvine campus will become a living renewable energy laboratory under a statewide program designed to make electricity generation and transportation safer, cleaner and more affordable for Californians.
Sept. 14	Goose bumps, laughter and butterflies . FEATURE: As much as we know about the human body, some of the more mundane, daily functions are least understood.
Sept. 14	From high tech to high kicks . FEATURE: Domingos Begalli, physical sciences computer resource manager, brings the Brazilian martial art capoeira to campus.
Sept. 14	UCI, Irvine city officials to give briefing on fatal domestic dispute . MEDIA ADVISORY: Press briefing scheduled to update investigation of Sept. 13 shooting on UC Irvine campus.
Sept. 10	Growing its own musicals . FEATURE: Drama department's staging of new musicals gives lovers of the genre a voice in the future of Broadway.
Sept. 9	The Shrinky Dink solution . FEATURE: Overcoming a research snag was child's play for assistant biomedical engineering professor Michelle Khine - and it earned her international recognition.
Sept. 9	Memories exist even when forgotten, study suggests . FEATURE: Using advanced brain imaging techniques, UCI scientists have discovered that a person's brain activity while remembering an event is very similar to when it was first experienced, even if specifics can't be recalled.
Sept. 9	Alzheimer's art creates lasting memories . FEATURE: Nine paintings created through an Alzheimer's Association program called Memories in the Making are on display at UCI MIND.
Sept. 9	Alzheimer's art creates lasting memories . RELEASE: Nine paintings created through an Alzheimer's Association program called Memories in the Making are on display at UCI MIND.
Sept. 9	Memories exist even when forgotten, study suggests . RELEASE: Using advanced brain imaging techniques, UCI scientists have discovered that a person's brain activity while remembering an event is very similar to when it was first experienced, even if specifics can't be recalled.
Sept. 8	Up to the challenge . FEATURE: Retiring Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Administration Christina Hansen facilitated UCI's evolution into a research powerhouse.
Sept. 2	Technology helps teach kids with autism . FEATURE: Gillian Hayes, informatics assistant professor, designs computerized devices that help teachers work with children who have autism.
Sept. 2	Preparing for a pandemic . FEATURE: Flu season is just around the bend, and one UCI expert says common-sense precautions and flu shots can do a lot to ward off H1N1.
Sept. 1	Parolees' release leads to crime . FEATURE: Neighborhood stability and social programs can help mitigate uptick in violence.
Sept. 1	Parolee releases spike violent crime, study suggests . RELEASE: Parolees' release increases neighborhood crime, but residential stability and social service slow the rate.
Sept. 1	Treating fibroids without surgery . FEATURE: Dr. Scott Goodwin takes a new approach to an age-old problem for women at UC Irvine Medical Center.
Sept. 1	UC Irvine establishes Center for Computer Games & Virtual Worlds . RELEASE: Drawing on expertise from computers to art, a new center in Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences will study virtual worlds.
August 2009
Aug. 31	Advocate for Anteaters . FEATURE: Liz Toomey, assistant vice chancellor of community & government relations, talks about the UC system's impact on everyday life in California.
Aug. 27	Stopping the spread of infectious diseases . FEATURE: UCI research on infectious diseases, such as dengue fever, HIV and meliodosis, could benefit millions worldwide.
Aug. 26	Triumph out of tragedy . FEATURE: Four other people are known to have survived the kind of spinal injury suffered by Jon Wilhite in a triple-fatality car crash, and everything had to go just right for emergency personnel and UC Irvine Medical Center doctors before this story could be told.
Aug. 26	Money management among the poor . FEATURE: UCI funds research on financial practices in developing countries.

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November 2009

ADVISORY: Aaron Barth, physics & astronomy associate professor, will discuss “Supermassive Black Holes in Galaxies” as part of the 2009-10 Discover the Physical Sciences Breakfast Lecture Series.

FEATURE: A UCI study shows that hardening of the arteries has been detected in Egyptian mummies as old as 3,500 years, suggesting that factors causing heart attacks and strokes are not solely byproducts of modern times.

FEATURE: UC Irvine's Aaron Barth, physics & astronomy associate professor, will speak on "Supermassive Black Holes in Galaxies" as part of the 2009-10 Discover the Physical Sciences Breakfast Lecture Series.

FEATURE: Study finds that race matters in public's opinion of President Barack Obama and his policies.

FEATURE: Human embryonic stem cells could help people with learning and memory deficits after radiation treatment for brain tumors, suggests a new UC Irvine study.

FEATURE: UCI computer model foresees effects of alternative transportation fuels.

RELEASE: UC Irvine pharmacology researchers have discovered a way to boost levels of a natural body fat that helps decrease inflammation, pointing to possible new treatments for allergies, illnesses and injuries related to the immune system.

RELEASE: 'Hidden biases' behind opposition to president and his healthcare plan.

RELEASE: A UCI computer model foresees the effects of alternative transportation fuels.

FEATURE: "The Threepenny Opera," enjoying its third revival at UCI, has something of a storied past on campus.

ADVISORY: Tweeting, linking, Facebooking and you think you've got privacy? UCI panel will discuss the need for developing secure network infrastructure.

FEATURE: UCI student embarks on a new mission to more fully integrate his fellow veterans into higher education and the future of the country.

FEATURE: UCI History Project helps K-12 teachers improve lessons.

FEATURE: Dr. Kenneth Chang brings lessons learned in a Taiwanese fishing village to sophisticated digestive disease care.

FEATURE: UCI ophthalmologists pioneer zigzag incision technique that improves outcome of laser-assisted corneal transplantation.

FEATURE: The first human embryonic stem cell treatment approved by the FDA for human testing has been shown to restore limb function in rats with neck spinal cord injuries - a finding that could expand the clinical trial to include people with cervical damage.

RELEASE: The first human embryonic stem cell treatment approved by the FDA for human testing has been shown to restore limb function in rats with neck spinal cord injuries - a finding that could expand the clinical trial to include people with cervical damage.

RELEASE: Human embryonic stem cells could help people with learning and memory deficits after radiation treatment for brain tumors, suggests a new UC Irvine study.

FEATURE: New technology in cochlear implants and hearing aids means children needn't suffer from hearing loss, says UC Irvine Dr. Hamid Djalilian.

FEATURE: Study could shed light on adaptive decision-making in humans.

RELEASE: A robot powered by a computerized model of a rodent brain will help researchers from UC Irvine and UC San Diego understand how people recognize and adapt to change.

FEATURE: UCI's Lilith Mahmud discusses the society's portrayal in a hit novel - and reveals its "best-kept secret."

FEATURE: UCI center takes multidisciplinary approach to managing chronic suffering with its new Center for Pain Management.

FEATURE: Future physician Benji Zachariah hopes to make a difference among the world's poor.

October 2009

ADVISORY: Turning faith into service is topic of religious diversity forum hosted at UC Irvine.

RELEASE: Bad drivers may in part have their genes to blame, suggests a new study by UC Irvine neuroscientists.

FEATURE: Sherynn Umali '03 directs campus organizations, and she says clubs are an essential part of a well-rounded education.

FEATURE: Leslie M. Thompson has her eye on a treatment for the fatal Huntington's disease. Stem cells may hold the key.

ADVISORY: UCI marks 20th anniversary of Berlin Wall fall with exhibit, conference

FEATURE: UC Irvine neuroscientists have found that retinas in mice genetically altered to have Alzheimer's undergo changes similar to those that occur in the brain - most notably the accumulation of amyloid plaque lesions.

UCI experts agree that increasing access while decreasing costs is key but question whether healthcare reform can be achieved.

FEATURE: Bad drivers may in part have their genes to blame, suggests a new study by UC Irvine neuroscientists.

FEATURE: A new biomedical engineering research center looks to advance technology for treating cardiovascular disease.

FEATURE: A toxin produced by mold on nuts and grains can cause liver cancer if consumed in large quantities. UC Irvine researchers for the first time have discovered what triggers the toxin to form, which could lead to methods of limiting its production.

RELEASE: A toxin produced by mold on nuts and grains can cause liver cancer if consumed in large quantities. UC Irvine researchers for the first time have discovered what triggers the toxin to form, which could lead to methods of limiting its production.

RELEASE: UC Irvine neuroscientists have found that retinas in mice genetically altered to have Alzheimer's undergo changes similar to those that occur in the brain - most notably the accumulation of amyloid plaque lesions.

ADVISORY: Attorney General Brown discusses his 40-year political career and answers questions about California's future.

FEATURE: Halloween festivities and UCI basketball combine for a fun-filled night of music, Midnight Magic and an onstage marriage proposal.

FEATURE: Research by sociology professor Judith Treas sheds light on foreign-born seniors in the U.S.

FEATURE: Crystal Murphy Morgan studies chronic economic hardship in Africa and how micro-finance loans might help.

FEATURE: Biologist Bruce Blumberg believes industrial pollutants called obesogens are contributing to America's obesity epidemic.

FEATURE: David Neumark's study shows chain stores and corporate headquarters are more stable economic partners for cities.

RELEASE: Acclaimed artist and academic administrator from Alfred University in New York also is known as a builder of community partnerships.

RELEASE: Locally owned businesses don't protect communities from layoffs and closures, study shows. UCI co-author says findings validate efforts to attract and retain corporations.

MEDIA ADVISORY: UC Irvine presents "Stem Cell Research & Alzheimer's Disease," a public lecture and discussion about the devastation of Alzheimer's, current therapies and potential stem cell treatments.

RELEASE: Douglas C. Wallace, a pioneering UC Irvine genetics researcher whose achievements in mitochondrial medicine are leading to new treatments for chronic diseases like cancer and diabetes, has been elected to the prestigious Institute of Medicine.

FEATURE: UCI researchers Kenneth Longmuir and Richard Robertson have developed a more precise approach to delivery of chemotherapy drugs.

FEATURE: A new study of adolescent judgment and decision-making shows young people may not be able to fully control impulses, resist peer pressure until after 22.

FEATURE: The ubiquitous TV becomes sculpture in an exhibit of work by the late mixed-media artist Nam June Paik at Beall Center.

FEATURE: UCI offers Yukio Nishida a home for his growing family and a purpose - to help residents of student housing.

RELEASE: Emotional maturity lags cognitive ability in adolescents, study finds They may not be able to fully control impulses, resist peer pressure till after 22

ADVISORY: UC Irvine Earth system scientists Michael Prather and Diane Pataki will speak on "Climate Is Changing Globally. Dare We Act Locally?" as part of the Allergan Foundation Lecture Series in Modern Biology.

ADVISORY: UCI Olive Tree Initiative students share experiences from Middle East trip.

ADVISORY: Francisco Ayala speaks at opening of UCI Libraries fall exhibit, marking the 150th anniversary of Charles Darwin's seminal work, "On the Origin of Species."

FEATURE: UCI's Diane Pataki discusses strategies for dealing with climate change in Southern California.

FEATURE: UC Irvine Medical Center, Orange County's only source for Level I trauma care,gets re-certification nod from American College of Surgeons.

FEATURE: UC Irvine Medal event earns $1.1 million for scholarships and other key programs.

FEATURE: Those blue and yellow bicycles parked around the campus represent the first self-serve bike-share program in California. It's designed to reduce car trips and pollution.

FEATURE: UCI alumnus Daniel Boehne '99 could have been a pro surfer. Instead, he chose dentistry in order to help others.

FEATURE: Joseph DiMento says law can be an effective tool in protecting natural resources.

RELEASE: UC Irvine's premiere fundraising event honors campus friends and raises $1.1 million for scholarships and other key initiatives.

ADVISORY: UC Irvine is first to bring concept of self-service bicycle sharing to California, providing inexpensive and environmentally friendly campus transportation.

ADVISORY: Newkirk Center event brings together experts in law and public health to discuss environmental law, climate change and pollution in China.

FEATURE: UC Irvine's Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center is joining forces with UC colleagues to launch the Athena Breast Health Network, the largest study of its kind to improve detection, treatment and survivors' quality of life.

September 2009

ADVISORY: UC Irvine will host a water-and-film event to raise awareness of how water issues affect people locally and regionally.

FEATURE: Student and staff photographers walk in the footsteps of Ansel Adams, attempting to re-create the master's photographs shot at UCI in the mid-1960s. Trees and time have changed the campus.

FEATURE: More than 1 billion people worldwide have unreliable access to clean water. To raise awareness of this and other water issues, UC Irvine is hosting a two-day public event featuring free movies and a panel discussion with local water experts.

FEATURE: Software architect Erik Olsson helps students and the community find their way with ZotPortal.

FEATURE: New Web site fosters public interaction with campus.

FEATURE: Hall of Fame women's volleyball coach Paula Weishoff brings her winning pedigree to UCI.

FEATURE: California and UC Irvine take advances in stem cell research in stem cell research on the road as high school classes and educators participate in Stem Cell Awareness Day.

FEATURE: A drug in development to treat cancer could help prevent relapse behavior in people trying to overcome an addiction to cocaine, according to a new study by UC Irvine neuroscientists.