Campus & Community
Alumni ‘Pay it Forward’ With 1,000 Student Mentorship Meetings…and Counting
Can you recall a person who provided encouragement or advice at a pivotal time in your life, perhaps in college? The A&S | Maxwell Office of Academic and Career Advising has built a thriving program that pairs curious undergraduate students…
More Than 3,900 Students Enjoy an Engaged First Year Seminar Shared Experience Week
A wave of first-year and transfer students in the University’s First Year Seminar 101 (FYS101) recently rolled across campus and into the greater ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ area to actively learn about campus, the local community and how they fit into their new…
Remembrance Scholar Alumni Vignette: Leo Wong ’14
Dec. 21, 2023, will mark the 35th anniversary of the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. The bombing claimed the lives of 259 people on the plane, including students returning from a semester of study abroad through…
School of Education Joins $25M USAID Project to Support Inclusive Education in Uzbekistan
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ School of Education (SOE) has joined a consortium led by not-for-profit development group Creative focused on developing inclusive and equitable early grade education in Uzbekistan. SOE’s Center on Disability and Inclusion (CDI) will assist Creative’s implementation of the…
Trio of Literary Honors for Creative Writing Alumni and Faculty
From faculty to alumni, the esteemed creative writing program in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of English features some of the top literary talent in the world. Their acclaimed works regularly appear on bestselling lists and garner national…
Office of Diversity and Inclusion Selects 2 Staff Members for Administrative Fellowship
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) has announced that Jorge A. Castillo and Amy Messersmith have been awarded the ODI Administrative Fellowship. Earlier this year, ODI invited staff members to apply for the fellowship in an effort to further…
Support for Our Community
Dear ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Community: It has been 10 days since Hamas crossed into Israel and conducted a series of horrific terror attacks targeting innocent civilians. As last week unfolded, we learned more about the barbaric nature of these atrocities. We…
Halloween Costume Fun: Submit Your Photos for a Chance to Be Featured
Who or what are you dressing up as for Halloween: Ken or Barbie, a Disney princess, your favorite superhero, a television or cartoon character? What about your kids or pets? We invite members of the University community to submit their…
Resources and Supports for the Orange Community
During these challenging times with the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, there are resources that are available to help support members of the University community as individuals may be experiencing these events in personal and unique ways. The following…
Upcoming Free Homebuying Informational Sessions for Employees
Buying a home can be a confusing process, especially for first-time homebuyers. Luckily, for ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ employees, there are three free upcoming informational sessions that will answer any questions you might have about purchasing a home in the City of…