8/25, 4-5pm: Take a break and treat yourself to a little creativity! Step outside and enjoy a calm afternoon of canvas painting outside of the Campus Village Community Center at the BBQ https://ow.ly/l61550Zz82z

Big Interview is an online system that combines training and practice to help you improve your interview technique and build your confidence. https://ow.ly/7vFp50Zz7OQ

8/27, 4-5pm: Get tips on using Handshake and Division of Career Pathways resources to effectively search for part-time jobs at this virtual webinar. https://ow.ly/hcsz50ZwPeH

Elaine Gilbert’s Defense Information Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Time: 9:30AM Location: Anteater Instruction & Research Building (AIRB) 4040

Check in for Graduate and Family Housing (GFH) residents attending wellness classes in the Verano Community Center Wellness Room. All participants must register and complete the wellness class waiver to participate. Free to all GFH residents. https://ow.ly/mk5a50Zz86G

Big Resume is a free, online tool from Big Interview that provides resume feedback within minutes. This resume scanner assesses the current status of resumes and suggests improvements to take resumes to the next level. https://ow.ly/XfmX50Zz7Rb

8/24, 4-5pm. From networking techniques to tips on using Handshake, learn effective strategies to search for jobs and internship opportunities at this workshop. https://ow.ly/YCRL50ZwPe6

Elaine Gilbert’s Defense Information Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Time: 9:30AM Location: Anteater Instruction & Research Building (AIRB) 4040

8/19, 4-5pm at Verano Community Center: Give your green friends the fresh start they deserve! Learn hands-on repotting tips and plant care secrets to help your houseplants thrive all year long. We will provide snacks and refreshments. https://ow.ly/mmkn50Zz83i

Join Pat Fuscoe, PE (Founder, Fuscoe Engineering Inc.) for Fall 2026 ENGRCEE 195/298: Essential Skills for Success as a Civil & Environmental Engineer and Entrepreneur. Gain real skills for real engineering careers with industry leaders and faculty guests.

8/21, 10-11am: Join us to master academic interviews and campus visits. Apply for the full certificate or single workshops! https://ow.ly/JQHu50ZwOuw

“Fire risk is compounded when these building practices come face to face with environmental factors like atmospheric aridity, high heat, wind, and dry fuels such as trees, shrubs and grasses,” said Tirtha Banerjee, UCI CEE associate professor. https://ow.ly/mJtJ50Zz7CW

8/19, 11am-12pm: Ace the interview with tips on how to prepare and what to do during an interview at this in-person workshop. https://ow.ly/YQ2z50ZwPbP

A UC degree pays off with higher earnings that grow over time, and UC graduates enter the workforce with greater financial flexibility due to no or low debt. https://ow.ly/Chzr50ZwPne

The UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art offers free admission and a shuttle from UCI campus Wed-Fri, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. https://ow.ly/bfB150ZwOvv

UCI CEE team studied wildfire damage patterns in California, revealing predictable risks from building practices and environmental factors. https://ow.ly/yYoa50ZwnGG

8/14, 2:30-3:30pm: Applying for the NSF GRFP? Join to go over the basics for composing an effective Research Plan. This will be recorded and sent out to those who register. https://zotspot.uci.edu/graddiv/rsvp_boot?id=1946819

8/17, 4pm: Learn how to enhance your resume. By participating in this workshop, you will strengthen your Career & Self-Development, Communication, Professionalism, and Technology skills. https://ow.ly/ZToY50ZwP2f

Wood fences and siding catch embers, spreading fire risk, worsened by open eaves, vents, and dry fuels. https://ow.ly/ey0k50Zwnzo

8/14, 10-11am: Join faculty panelists discussing research statements and academic interviews. Register for full program or individual workshops. https://ow.ly/2qzU50Zwnk6

8/12, 3-4:30pm: Join UCI's QPR Gatekeeper Training to learn suicide prevention and earn 2-year certification! https://zotspot.uci.edu/counselingcenter/rsvp_boot?id=1946794

Congratulations to Pooria Ghorbani Bam on receiving the UCI Samueli School of Engineering Outstanding Research Award. Pooria received this award for his contributions to digital twin and machine learning frameworks for energy-efficient and resilient water reuse and desalination systems.

Wed, 8/12 & Fri, 8/14; 10am - 4pm. Whether you're focused on a thesis or dissertation, exploring creative writing, communicating complex ideas to a general audience, or crafting compelling grant proposals and applications, UCI GPS-STEM has got you covered. https://ow.ly/ffli50ZuvLm

Two UC Irvine players, Trevor Hansen and Ryder Brooks, were drafted by California MLB teams in rounds 9 and 18. https://ow.ly/S5RC50ZwOUf

8/10, 10am-12pm: Get tips on using Handshake and Division of Career Pathways resources to effectively search for part-time jobs at this virtual webinar. https://ow.ly/n3a550ZwP9o

Congratulations to Shakib Kafashan on receiving the UCI Samueli School of Engineering Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award! This honor recognizes his exceptional instructional leadership and commitment to creating clear, supportive learning environments for students.

On Thur, 8/13 The Basic Needs Center invites you to their CalFresh Summer Enrollment Party, a single-day event where students can submit their CalFresh application and complete their interview on the same day. https://ow.ly/UgAf50ZwMYn

Congratulations to Maya El-Ajouz on receiving the UCI Samueli School of Engineering Outstanding Graduate Student Leadership Award. Maya received this award for her outstanding leadership in student governance, organization building, and initiatives enhancing student experience and engagement.

Congratulations to Professor Joel Lanning on receiving the Samueli School of Engineering Faculty Service Award. Professor Lanning is recognized for his selfless, sustained, and transformative service to students, colleagues, and the institution.

Congratulations to UCI’s Transportation group for their hard work and dedication at the 2026 ASCE Pacific Southwest Student Symposium. https://ow.ly/rsTq50ZjuYp