Events

2018

Date	Description
JUNE	Bioinformatics Support Group (BSG) is holding a Collaboration Mixer to bridge research needs between life sciences and data sciences. Click for details and to register (link to flyer attached)
JUNE	Brews and Brains invites you to their third anniversary celebration! Come out and support UCI science communication initiatives and enjoy a taco bar and drinks. Click on link for more information.
MAY	Join our SOM team, the Oncoslayers, to raise money for cancer research at the UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge on May 19, 2018.
APR	You are invited to DECADE SOM's inaugural event. a lecture and networking opportunity with Dr. Gabriel Vargas at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 26, on Gross Hall's 4th floor.
APR	The Oncoslayers fundraiser is happening Wednesdays in April starting at 8 a.m. in Sprague Hall. Coffee, baked goods and T-shirts available for donation.
MAR	Join UCI for the Grad Slam finals on March 2, 2018 from 3:45-5:10 p.m. at The Cove at Applied Innovation. Cheer on our SOM finalists!
MAR 14	Practical Grant Writing Advice for Biomedical Specific Aims. Two-part event: Wednesdays March 14 and March 28, 2018, 5:30-7:30 p.m. in Nat Sci I, Room 1114. Refreshments served.
FEB	Join GPS-BIOMED's new networking series to engage in more meaningful conversation, maneuver diverse networking opportunities, and practice, practice, practice. RSVP now!
FEB 26	Year two of the UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge is here and the Oncoslayers want your help! The Oncoslayers are faculty, students and staff united in our goal to lighten the burden of cancer. For more information or to register as an Oncoslayer please click link.
JAN	The School of Medicine’s first Grad Day was held Sept. 28, 2017 in honor of our new dean, Dr. Michael Stamos. The event included a student poster session, barbecue and faculty vs. student volleyball game for all to enjoy.

2017

Date	Description
DEC 11	UCI School of Medicine Distinguished Seminar featuring Massimo Fiandaca and Mark Mapstone on December 11, 2017.
DEC	Help combat hunger at UCI by donating non-perishable goods during the eighth annual Clash of the Cans food drive. All goods collected will benefit UCI's FRESH Basic Needs Hub, a student-initiated project that ensures students' basic needs are met by providing resources, services, and support to help the campus thrive.
DEC	The UCI Police Department will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys and teddy bears during this holiday season. Your generous gifts will be donated to help comfort children receiving care at UC Irvine Health and other Orange County children's organizations. The need is especially critical for children who have to be away from their homes and families during the holidays.
NOV	Donating blood is an easy and safe way to save a life. Every day, UC Irvine Medical Center patients require blood or platelets to help fight cancer, to replace what is lost in a trauma, or to treat a chronic disease. Your donation can make a huge difference in the life of someone here in Orange County. Appointments can be made online to donate at the campus student center or UCIMC.
NOV	UCI will be participating in a variety of events to support the end of hunger and homelessness. Visit the linked website for the full list of activities.
NOV 7	Bone Marrow Registration Drive, November 7 and 8, 2017, 10:30am-3:00pm, Medical Education Patio. More information at www.dkms.org.
SEP 28	Join us for SOM Grad Day at 4-6:30 p.m. in Gillespie Hall and the outdoor courtyard. Events include poster presentations, demonstrations, a raffle, T-shirts, food and a faculty vs students volleyball game,
SEP 15	School of Medicine PhD students attend orientation followed by an all-SOM student lunch. RSVP needed.
SEP	Announcing Business of Science Course Sponsored by GPS-BIOMED Sept. 8–9 and Sept. 22-23.
AUG	ReachOut TeachOut, a new science teaching and communication club is being formed. To get involved, contact Autumn Holmes at acholmes@uci.edu.
JUN 26	Brews and Brains hosts two-year anniversary celebration on Monday, June 26 at 6 p.m. in The Cove at Applied Innovation. Food, beer and wine will be provided.
JUN 06	UC Irvine’s Brews and Brains group seeks to translate complex research for a mass audience.
MAY 17	Nature Masterclass in Scientific Writing and Publishing event May 17, 2017, at 11 a.m., F110 Tamkin Auditorium.
MAR 21	Young scientists are coached to effectively communicate research and scientific discovery to the general public, scientists and policy-makers at Brews and Brains.
FEB 23	The School of Medicine Student Advisory Council held a panel and discussion on Careers in Academia: Insights into the Academic Hiring Process at an R1 Institution.
FEB 23	The SOM Student Advisory Council presents: Careers in Academia: Insights into the Academic Hiring Process at an R1 Institution. RSVP for the Feb. 23 event ›

2016

Date	Description
NOV 21	UC Irvine graduate students and postdocs from diverse fields compete in the 2nd annual GPS-BIOMED Elevator Pitch Competition.
OCT	Faculty, students, local water experts and community members attend UC Irvine ELISS meeting on the future of Southern California's water system.
SEP 23	The UC Irvine Health School of Medicine Office of Graduate Studies hold first annual New Doctoral Student Orientation on Sept. 23, 2016. Welcome to our incoming class!.
AUG	Brews and Brains meets every other Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Muldoon's Irish Pub in Newport Beach. Contact brewsnbrains@gmail.com for more information.
JUN	2016 School of Medicine Commencement (PhD)
JUN	2016 School of Medicine Commencement (MD/MS)
JUN 7	Please join Brews & Brains and GPS-BIOMED for Science Trivia & TED-style Talks on Tuesday, June 7, 2016.
APR	Advanced Degree Business and Consulting Club (ADBACC). Click to learn more about ADBACC
APR 24	The UC Irvine Tumor Suppressors Silent Auction & Cancer Awareness Fair
APR 27	Recruiter Panel for Pharmaceutical, Biotech and Medical Device Industry, April 27, 2016, 3:30-5:00pm, Room 3070 Medical Education Building
APR 25	UCI's Advanced Degree Business and Consulting Club (ADBACC) is excited to present a Case Study Analysis Seminar and Workshop featuring UCI Paul Merage School of Business Professor, Dr. Philip Bromiley on April 25th, 2016, from 5:30PM - 7:30PM, Room 3070 Medical Education Building.
JAN	Graduate Resource Center Winter 2016 Workshops

2015

Date	Description
JUN 13	Vladimir Diaz-Ochoa, PhD student in the School of Medicine’s Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, named the 2015 Graduate Hooding Ceremony Student Speaker
MAY 22	School of Medicine Careers in Medical and Scientific Writing Panel Event
MAR 10	Research Roundtable Meeting - Discussion of CRISPR, a New and Powerful Genome Engineering Tool
FEB 24	Research Roundtable Meeting – Dr. Daniel Newkirk, Recent Biological Chemistry Graduate, Will Provide a Tutorial on Generating Figures Using the Programming Language R
FEB 20	Dr. Matt Costello, PhD, from McKinsey & Co. Speaks About Careers in Consulting
FEB 10	Research Roundtable Meeting – Angela Garibaldi, Graduate Student in Microbiology & Molecular Genetics Discusses RNAseq Library Preparations
JAN 27	Research Roundtable Meeting – Dr. Diane Campbell, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology to Review Issues Around Large Data Sets and Multiple Comparisons
JAN 23	Mentor-Mentee Speed Dating Event 2015
JAN 23	Student and Postdoc Winter Social Event
JAN 06	Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science and SOM Office of Graduate Studies Workshop

2014

Date	Description
NOV	Career Center Fall 2014 Workshops
NOV	Graduate Resource Center Fall 2014 Workshops
OCT	Graduate Resource Center Fall 2014 Funding Workshops
SEP	Career Center September Workshops for Graduate Students
AUG	Career Center August Workshops for Graduate Students
JULY	Career Center July Workshops for Graduate Students
APR	School of Medicine and School of Biological Sciences Professional Development Spring 2014 Seminar Series
APR	Graduate Division Spring 2014 Professional Development Seminars
FEB	Graduate Division Winter 2014 Professional Development Seminars

2013

Date	Description
DEC 6	2013-14 Living Our Values award nominations deadline – Dec. 6, 2013. Recognize faculty, students and staff who bring to life UC Irvine’s values of respect, intellectual curiosity, integrity, commitment, empathy, appreciation and fun
NOV	Graduate Resource Center Speaker Series: Foundations of Leadership
NOV	Graduate Resource Center Workshops: Strategies for Academic Success
NOV	Graduate Resource Center Workshops: Writing Stronger Academic Papers
NOV	Graduate Resource Center Workshops: Professional Development
NOV	Graduate Resource Center Workshops: Managing Personal Success
NOV 19	TA Training Workshop : Writing Effective Exam Questions
NOV 07	TA Training Workshop : Active Learning
NOV	Career Planning & Professional Development Events in the GRC
OCT	Graduate Resource Center Workshops: Interested in Applying for Fellowships?
MAR 07	MS-BATS Distinguished Seminar Speaker Series Presents: Harold C. Sox , MD.

2012

Date	Description
NOV 16-17	Scientific Retreat: Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center's 15th annual conference in Palm Springs, CA.
NOV 08	UC Irvine Graduate Division Graduate Resources Center Special Event: $tart $mart
OCT 18	Academic Success Workshop for Graduate Students: Maximizing Your Mentorship and Advising Relationships - Graduate Resource Center - NOON
OCT 2-4	NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) Info Sessions for interested students - Graduate Resource Center - NOON
OCT 2	3rd Conference on Clinical Research for Rare Diseases (CCRRD) sponsored by The Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN) and the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA).
SEP 21	Campuswide New Graduate Student Orientation - UC Irvine Student Center
SEP 20	New International Graduate Student Orientation @ UC Irvine Student Center
SEP 3	Labor Day Holiday - UC Irvine Campus Offices will be CLOSED
JUL 4	American Independence Day Holiday - UC Irvine Campus Offices will be CLOSED
JUN 19	Terry Belmont, CEO of UCI Medical Center, will conduct a workshop on “Unmet Clinical Needs in Healthcare” - Cal IT 2 Auditorium - 3 PM
JUN 12	GRAD STUDENT PARENTS: Fueling Your Family - Anteater Recreation Center (ARC) - Noon
JUN 11	Dr. Shamgar Ben-Eliyahu, specialist in Psycho-Neuro-Immunology (PNI) will be presenting “Controlling Cancer Metastasis Following Excision of a Primary Tumor: A Role for Marginating Pulmonary NK Cells” RSVP to saizik@uci.edu - Hewitt Hall Conference Room - NOON
JUN 9	Graduate Degrees (PhD, EdD & MFA Recipients) Hooding Ceremony - Bren Events Center - 3:30 PM
JUN 8	Citadel Cabasag, M.S. and Xian Zhang, M.S., PhD Students in Epidemiology, will present "Chronic Disease Epidemiology: Environment and Genes” - 206 Irvine Hall (Live telecast to UCIMC Medical Library) - NOON
JUN 7	David Forman, PhD - Head, Cancer Information Section of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in Lyon, France will speak on the topic of “Understanding the Global Burden of Cancer” - RSVP to ccabasag@uci.edu or (949) 824‐7578 - Med Ed Rm. 3070 – 9:30 AM
JUN 5	International Coffee Hour - 203 Student Services I Bldg. - 1:00 PM
JUN 1	UCI Epidemiologist Hannah Park, Ph.D. will give a talk on the "Athena Breast Health Network” - 206 Irvine Hall (Live telecast to UCIMC Medical Library) - 12:30 PM
JUN 1	Graduate Mental Health & Domestic Violence Outreach Mtg - Graduate Division Conference Room (120 Aldrich Hall) - 10 AM
MAY 29	International Coffee Hour - 203 Student Services I Bldg. - 1 PM
MAY 29	"Grant Writing Basics" - A presentation at the Graduate Resource Center (GRC) - C114 Student Center - NOON
MAY 28	Memorial Day Holiday - UC Irvine Campus Offices will be CLOSED
MAY 25	"Notes from the Academic Job Market" Presentation - Career Center, Training Room - NOON - 1:30 PM
MAY 24	School of Medicine's 2nd Annual CLINICAL, BASIC & TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE FESTIVAL - UC Irvine Campus - Registration Required - 1:30 PM
MAY 23	NETWORKING FOR SUCCESS: Making your academic experience work for you - Graduate Resource Center (GRC) - C114 Student Center - 1:30 PM
MAY 22	International Coffee Hour - 203 Student Services I Bldg. - 1 PM
MAY 22	UC Irvine Institute for Clinical & Translational Science (ICTS) offers a two-day course "Introduction to Biostatistics for Medical Researchers."
MAY 21	ZOTERO: Research Librarian, Jeffra Bussmann, shares how Zotero can support your writing and research through instant organization and referencing features. Bring your laptop for a hands-on and interactive experience - - Graduate Resource Center - Noon to 1pm
MAY 17	UC President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Workshop - Graduate Resource Center (GRC) - 9 AM
MAY 16	Framing Your Research: How you frame your passion for research demonstrates to funding organizations & future employers why they should select you. Gain tools & tips to showcase your skills, experience & vision for research - Graduate Resource Center - Noon to 1pm
MAY 15	International Coffee Hour - 203 Student Services I Bldg. - 1:30 PM
MAY 11	Professor Nathan Wong, PhD, MPH, Director of UC Irvine's Heart Disease Prevention Program-Division of Cardiology, will present his research - "Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes: Are They CVD Risk Equivalents”- 206 Irvine Hall (Live telecast to Medical Library) - NOON
MAY 10	UC President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Workshop - Graduate Resource Center (GRC) - 9 AM
MAY 10	Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics presents Guideng Li (PC), “Epigenetic regulation in CSR targeting” - 9 a.m. in the Tamkin Student Lecture Building, Room F-114
MAY 8-15	SAS 9.3 Statistical Software: Getting Started -a ICTS Short Course for the UCI Research Community - 9 Class Mtgs - Irvine Campus, Hewitt Hall
MAY 08	NSF Faculty Workshop: Learn more about applying for an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP). GRFP Awards are used to provide exceptional funding with 3 years of graduate support worth thousands of dollar for our nation's future research leaders - Graduate Resource Center - 3pm
APR 26	For Graduate Students & Postdocs: Holistic Health Days - Enhance your physical, mental and academic health - Physical Sciences Plaza - Noon to 4pm
APR 25	For Graduate Students & Postdocs: Holistic Health Days - Enhance your physical, mental and academic health - Social Sciences Ring - Noon to 4pm
APR 18	The 2010 "Decade Climate Survey" Data Analysis: A panel discussion on UC Irvine's campus climate - Student Center C114 - 3:30pm
APR 12	Maximizing Mentorship and Advising for PhD Students - in the Graduate Resource Center (GRC), C114 Student Center - Noon - 1pm
APR 10	Extramural Funding Opportunity for PhD Students: Introducing Ford Foundation for Predoctoral Students - Noon - 1pm in the Graduate Resource Center (GRC) - C114 Student Center
APR 6	TLTC Workshop - What I Wish I’d Known About Teaching College Students in the Anteater Instruction & Research Bldg (AIRB) 1030
APR 2	First Day of Instruction for Spring Quarter 2012
MAR 30	Cesar Chavez Holiday - UC Irvine Administrative Offices will be CLOSED
MAR 29	Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics presents "Redefining the RNA-Protein Interactions in mRNA Polyadenylation."
MAR 23	Professor Jun Wu will present her research on "Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Time Activity Tracking and the Comparison between the GPS and the Questionnaire Data” - 206 Irvine Hall (Live telecast to Medical Library) - 12:30 p.m.
MAR 16	CANCELED - Professor Philip Carpenter will present as part of the Epidemiology Seminar Services - Topic To Be Announced - 206 Irvine Hall (Live telecast to Medical Library) - 12:30 p.m.
MAR 9	Professor Guiyun Yan will present "Malaria Epidemics in Western Kenya Highlands: Mechanisms, Changing Epidemiology and Vector Biology"- 206 Irvine Hall (Live telecast to Medical Library) - 12:30 p.m.
FEB 24	Professor Scott Bartell to present "Perfluorooctanoate & Pregnancy Outcomes in the Mid-Ohio Valley: Role of Exposure Science and Biomarker"- Irvine Hall Rm 206 (live feed to Grunigen Med Library @UCIMC) - 12:30pm
FEB 22	UC Irvine Career Center's One-on-One Sessions for Graduate Students - Graduate Resource Center in the Student Center
FEB 17	Professor Ninh Nguyen to present "Genetic Control of Vector-borne Diseases"- Irvine Hall Rm 206 (live feed to Grunigen Med Library @UCIMC) - 12:30pm
FEB 13	Graduate Division DEADLINE for Eugene Cota-Robles Fellowship (ECR) Nominations
FEB 13	Graduate Division DEADLINE for Graduate Opportunity Fellowship (GOF) Nominations
FEB 10	Professor Ninh Nguyen to present "Lower Mortality for Bariatric Surgery Performed at Accredited Centers"- Irvine Hall Rm 206 (live feed to Grunigen Med Library @UCIMC) - 12:30pm
FEB 9	Academic Workshop for Graduate Students: Get Visual - Graduate Resource Center in the Student Center
FEB 6	Dr. Danh Nguyen, UC Davis Professor of Biostatistics, will present on "The Role of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design (BERD) in the CTSA Consortium - Med Ed Bldg, Rm 3070 - 11AM
FEB 2	TLTC Workshop for Graduate Students: Teach Smarter with EEE -- Anteater Instruction & Research Bldg (AIRB)
FEB 1	Mandatory Advising and Mentoring Workshop for Graduate Advisors and Graduate Affairs Staff
JAN 31	Professional Development Workshop: Job Search Strategies for International Students Discussion - Graduate Resource Center in the Student Center
JAN 26	Academic Workshop: Zotero - Making Your Writing & Research Easier for Graduate Students - Graduate Resource Center in the Student Center
JAN 20	Professor Shin Lin to present "Tai Chi, medication in motion: coordinated changes in blood flow & bioenergy markers" - Irvine Hall Rm 206 (live feed to Grunigen Med Library @UCIMC) - 12:30pm
JAN 19	Mandatory Advising and Mentoring Workshop for Graduate Advisors and Graduate Affairs Staff
JAN 19	Funding Workshop: NIH NRSA (F31) Information Session for Graduate Students - Graduate Resource Center in the Student Center
JAN 18	Dr. Ezra Amsterdam, Chief of Cardiology at UC Davis, will present "Heart Disease in Women vs. Men: Are the Similarities Greater than the Differences?" - 1st Floor Conference Room, Sprague Hall - 4:30 pm
JAN 18	UC Irvine Career Center's One-on-One Sessions - Graduate Resource Center in the Student Center
JAN 11	TLTC Workshop - Effective Lecturing for Graduate Student TAs -- Anteater Instruction & Research Bldg (AIRB)
JAN 10	Childhood obesity is the topic of the ninth annual Dorothy Waffarn Memorial Lecture, featuring Dr. Katherine Morrison of McMaster University, Ontario, Canada - Beckman Center on UCI campus - 6 pm
JAN 09	First Day of Instruction for Winter Quarter, 2012

2011

Date	Description
DEC 23-31	WINTER RECESS - UC Irvine Campus Offices will be CLOSED from Dec. 23rd through January 2nd
DEC 01	Seminar: "Managing Relationships Alongside Academic & Other Personal Demands." UC Irvine Graduate Resource Center (C114 Student Center), noon to 1 pm; RSVP required
NOV 17-18	The 9th Annual Immunology Fair will include lectures, oral presentations of selected abstracts and an awards presentation.
NOV 17	Workshop: "Bring the power of the UC Irvine Libraries to Your Smart Phone Device." UC Irvine Graduate Resource Center (C114 Student Center), noon to 1 pm, RSVP required
OCT 27	Seminar: "Developing Effective Presentation & Communication Skills: Skill Development. UC Irvine Graduate Resource Center (C114 Student Center), 5 pm to 6 pm
OCT 20	Seminar: "Strategies for Communicating with Your Faculty Advisor." UC Irvine Graduate Resource Center (C114 Student Center), noon to 1 pm, RSVP required
MAY 24	The 1st Clinical, Basic and Translational Science Festival highlights efforts of UC Irvine researchers.