In case you missed the notice we sent you last week on Coronavirus, we want to share some information here. You may be seeing news stories on the new virus from Wuhan China called Coronavirus. While the Orange County Healthcare Agency confirmed a positive case of Coronavirus in Orange County, CA, there are currently no known positive cases of Coronavirus involving a student, staff, or faculty member on the UCI campus or at the UCI Health Medical Campus.

 

UCI continues to operate normally, classes are not cancelled and the campus is not closed. Additionally, all ancillary activities such as seminars, athletic competitions, performances and events continue to proceed as scheduled. Students should plan to continue attending classes and participating in campus activities. Reminders are being sent to students via email and social media about the vigilance of staying healthy through frequent handwashing, hydration and ample sleep. And, the campus has increased the frequency for wiping down common areas and using disinfectant.

 

UCI has created a website to house information about Coronavirus and campus operations. We encourage you to visit it here: ehs.uci.edu/PublicHealth/coronavirus.html , where you will find FAQs and a candid podcast where I address many of our students' concerns. Please check back as the website will be updated on an ongoing basis.

 

We are working closely with the local, regional and national health authorities to monitor the latest developments on Coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control states 14 days prior to onset of symptoms as the window of exposure. As of the writing of this newsletter, any of our students who had traveled to Wuhan should be clear of this incubation window. If they are not showing symptoms then they are not at risk and there is no need to test them. If a student has had symptoms for more than two weeks - then they should see their medical provider or call the Student Health Center.

 

We continue to follow the guidance of the  Centers for Disease Control and work with the Orange County Health Care Agency and UCI Health leadership to evaluate the situation in Orange County, and we will share updates by email, social media, and on both the Student Health Center and Public Health websites. Thank you for your support in keeping our campus healthy.

 

Albert S. Chang, MD, MPH
Medical Director, UCI Student Health Center

As we all know, family members are vital contributors to our successes and achievements, and we want to take the opportunity to thank them for that.

On Friday, February 28 at 10:30 a.m. we will honor our loved ones during the inaugural Grandparents' Brunch at Anteater Family Weekend 2020! This brunch is an opportunity to gather all of your loved ones, to honor them for the continuous support they provide and to celebrate the success of their UC Irvine student.

If your grandparents are only available for the brunch, there is an a la carte option to register for the brunch only.

Is your student wondering how to spend their Spring Break? Encourage them to spend a day learning about career opportunities at one or more host locations with the Job Shadow Program (JSP). This free program is open to all students and majors - including grad students.

Applications are available February 6-17.

 

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You could make a difference on a student's career by serving as a JSP host! Hosting is free and the deadline is extended to February 5 .

 

 

High school students can benefit from hands-on learning to advance academic and professional skills in a variety of interests. Taught by UCI faculty, these programs are a great way to gain experience while enhancing a college resumé.

 

High School Summer Institute in Law

Offered in collaboration with UCI School of Law, students are introduced to the legal system in the context of students' rights while they gain practice in public speaking, persuasion, negotiation and legal analysis.

 

July 27 - July 31

UCI School of Law

 

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Information Session

Tuesday, March 17

12:00 - 12:45 p.m.

 

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Experience University Research 

Choose from hands-on courses in some of UCI's most popular academic areas of study, including Engineering, Business, Environmental Policy & Technology, Finance, Writing, Programming and Esports.

 

July 12-25 and August 2-22

UCI main campus

 

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Information Session

Tuesday, March 24

4:00 - 4:45 p.m.

 

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