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Data Reveals Makeup of 2012 Freshman Class
A record number of high school seniors, nearly 55,000, applied to UCI last November – all smart, all involved in their school and community, all anxious to become Anteaters. But as demand grows and state support dwindles, only about one-third are destined for admission. Data released April 17 show that the campus is the third-most selective in admission rates among University of California campuses, behind UC Berkeley and UCLA.
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A Positive Influence
Michael Gottfredson is a glass-half-full kind of guy. Where others see challenges, he sees opportunity. “There are plenty of reasons to be optimistic,” says UCI’s executive vice chancellor & provost, who leads efforts to move the rapidly growing campus forward despite current financial pressures. That ability to see the best – even in the hardest of times – has earned him the 2012 Lauds & Laurels Extraordinarius award.
AAAS Honors Two From UCI
Vicki Ruiz, dean of humanities and professor of history and Chicano/Latino studies, and Steven A. Frank, professor of ecology & evolutionary biology, have been named 2012 fellows of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. The UCI faculty members are among 220 new fellows and 17 new foreign honorary members elected this year to AAAS. Joining Ruiz and Frank as members of the prestigious organization are film icon Clint Eastwood, Amazon founder Jeffrey Bezos and philanthropist Melinda F. Gates.
Troubled Waters
UCI professor Jay Famiglietti sits with his arms politely crossed, watching an irate Central Valley farmer wrest a microphone out of a conservationist’s hand. The two are dueling over the urgency of irrigation for 25 percent of America’s food supply versus cancelling crop production to save water. A few minutes later, Famiglietti patiently tries to explain the scientific reality behind groundwater depletion and why proper resource management could help all sides. Suddenly, he abandons his professorial lingo and sighs: “We’re screwed.” It’s just one of his memorable observations in the new documentary “Last Call at the Oasis.”
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Work/Life
Deadline for Family Member Eligibility Verification Documentation Approaching
If your spouse, domestic partner, child or other family member is enrolled in a UC-sponsored health plan (medical, dental or vision), you should have received a packet in the mail asking you to provide documentation that verifies their eligibility for coverage. All faculty, staff and retirees who have one or more family members enrolled for coverage must provide the requested documentation. May 17 is the deadline for submitting documentation. If you do not respond, you run the risk of having yourself and your family members de-enrolled from plan coverage. Secova, the administrator for the FMEV, has resources and information available to help you with acceptable forms of documentation, or if you have questions about the FMEV process. Contact Secova’s Customer Service Center: 877-632-8126, 24 hours a day, seven days a week; services are available in multiple languages. If you are outside the U.S., call 424-253-7416. You can also submit your documentation online.
Campus Conversations Series to Focus on ‘Interfaith Cooperation’
The Office of Equal Opportunity & Diversity Campus Conversations Series presents “Interfaith Cooperation: Why Does It Matter?” a presentation and conversation with Imam Jihad Turk, director of religious affairs, Islamic Center of Southern California, noon-1 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at the Cross-Cultural Center. Turk is dedicated to improving the relations between the Muslim community and other faith traditions in the United States. The event is free and open to the community. For more information, visit the Campus Conversations Web page, contact OEOD at oeod@uci.edu or call 949.824.5594.
Behavioral Health Benefits
May is mental health month, and UC’s medical benefits include behavioral health coverage, which are provided by United Behavioral Health. UC employees can access general information anonymously, by visiting UBH’s website and using UC’s access code: 11280. Kaiser members continue to have access to Kaiser’s integrated behavioral health services as well as to UBH services and network that apply to the other medical plans. Members of Anthem Lumenos and Anthem Blue Cross PLUS and PPO have out-of-network coverage as well. For questions about UC’s behavioral health benefits, contact Glenn Rodriguez, health care facilitator, at benefits@uci.edu or 949.824.9065.
Identity Theft Information on ARAG
Identity theft remains the number one consumer complaint in America, and it affects thousands of people’s lives every day. ARAG, UC’s legal plan vendor, has additional information about identity theft and an archive of their identity theft seminars online. Learn more about identity theft, including how to safeguard your identity, what steps to take to minimize the impact if you are a victim, and where to get help. For questions about the legal plan, contact HR Benefits at benefits@uci.edu or 949.824.9065.
Taking the Bite out of Braces
Orthodontic services are usually provided over an extended period of time and can’t always be matched up with the current Flexible Spending Account plan year. For this reason, reimbursements are handled differently than most other eligible FSA expenses. CONEXIS and the IRS allow a couple of reimbursement methods for orthodontia. Examples and more information are available on the Orthodontia page via the CONEXIS Health FSA website. For questions about the health FSA plan, contact HR-Benefits at benefits@uci.edu or 949.824.9065.
RecycleMania Results 2012
The Facilities Management Recycling Team unveiled the final results of the RecycleMania 2012 tournament. Competing for the first time, UCI ranked in the top 10 out of 605 colleges and universities spanning 50 states. From Feb. 6 to April 6, RecycleMania reached out to the campus community. UCI ranked in the top 10 in three of the seven competition categories.
Air Quality Management Program Prevents Pollution
Environmental Health & Safety’s Air Quality Management program assists the campus in air-pollution prevention. The program also provides compliance assistance with South Coast Air Quality Management District and other Clean Air Act laws and regulations. Guidelines, services and answers to frequently asked questions are available online.
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Sports Update
Men’s Volleyball, Women’s Water Polo Advance to NCAA
Athletics are on fire this season! Men’s volleyball defeated Stanford April 28 and won the MPSF Championship. The No. 1 seed Anteaters will face No. 4 Penn State in an NCAA Semifinal match Thursday, May 3, at USC’s Galen Center. Women’s water polo set a new program record by winning 24 matches on its way to its fourth straight Big West title against UC Davis April 29 and earned the No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament May 11-13 in San Diego. Check the Athletics website for more on the Anteaters achievements. Go, ’Eaters!
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