In the Community
UC Irvine's many successes in research and teaching would not be possible without the strong support of the local community. Chancellor Michael Drake is committed to strengthening UCI's connection with Orange County and promoting a sense of community on campus. The following stories are just a sampling of Chancellor Drake's involvement on a personal level.
National Championship Celebration
5/7/2013 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake joined in the campus-wide celebration of the men’s volleyball team’s national championship on Tuesday, May 7.
Bow Tie Tying Demonstration
5/9/2013 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake joined in the campus-wide celebration of the men’s volleyball team’s national championship on Tuesday, May 7.
Agreement with Haifa University
5/9/2013 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake and Professor David Faraggi, rector of the University of Haifa (Israel), signed a memorandum of understanding linking their two universities on Thursday, May 9.
Meeting with Reverend Charles Dorsey
5/8/2013 — Chancellor Drake met with Reverend Charles Dorsey on Wednesday, May 8.
Police Department Awards Breakfast
5/8/2013 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake celebrated the achievements of the UC Irvine Police Department over the past year at the department’s annual awards breakfast, held on Wednesday, May 8
Student Government Luncheon
5/6/2013 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake and other senior administrators joined the Associated Graduate Students and the Associated Students of UC Irvine governing boards for a working luncheon on Monday, May 6
High School Teacher Recognition
5/6/2013 — Chancellor Michael Drake recognized outstanding high school teachers at a reception on Monday, May 6.
Anteaters Repeat as National Champions!
5/4/2013 — Chancellor and Mrs. Michael V. Drake were among the thousands of Anteater fans at UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion on Saturday, May 4
Orange County Human Relations Commison Board
5/2/2013 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake accepted an award from the Orange County Human Relations Commission on Thursday, May 2, in recognition of his leadership in creating a values-driven culture at UC Irvine.
SAGE Scholars Luncheon
4/24/2013 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake spoke at the annual SAGE (Student Achievement Guided by Experience) Scholars Program luncheon on Wednesday, April 24.
Alumni Support for Southeast Asian Archive
4/23/2013 — Chancellor Michael Drake thanked the Vietnamese American Community Ambassadors, a chapter of the UC Irvine Alumni Association
Meeting with AGS President
4/22/2013 — Chancellor Michael Drake met with Justin Chung, president of the Associated Graduate Students, on Monday, April 22.
Meeting with Undergraduate Student Leaders
4/19/2013 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake met on Friday, April 19, with Traci Ishigo, outgoing president of the Associated Students of UC Irvine
Meeting with Student Regent-Designate
4/17/2013 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake met with Student Regent-Designate Cinthia Flores on Wednesday, April 17.
Admitted Students Reception in Shanghai
4/13/2013 — Chancellor Michael Drake and the University of California, Irvine hosted a reception for admitted students and their families in Shanghai, China, on Saturday, April 13.
Visit to Nanjing Forestry University
4/11/2013 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake visited Nanjing Forestry University on Thursday, April 11, as part of his official tour of leading Chinese universities.
Visit to Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications
4/10/2013 — Chancellor Michael Drake visited the president and senior staff of the Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications on Wednesday, April 10.
Agreement with Peking University
4/8/2013 — Chancellor Michael Drake of UC Irvine and President Wang Enge of Peking University signed a memorandum of understanding between their respective universities on Monday, April 8.
Admitted Students Reception in Beijing
4/7/2013 — Chancellor Michael Drake and the UC Irvine delegation held a reception for admitted students from the Beijing, China, area on Sunday, April 7.
Admitted Students Reception in Seoul, South Korea
4/6/2013 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake spoke at a reception for admitted students and their parents in Seoul, South Korea on Saturday, April 6.
Agreement with Korea Advanced Institute of Technology
4/6/2013 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake and President Sung-Mo “Steve” Kang of the Korea Advanced Institute of Technology signed a memorandum of understanding on Saturday, April 6.
Agreement with Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
4/6/2013 — Chancellor Michael Drake signed a memorandum of understanding on Saturday, April 6, with Hankuk University of Foreign Studies President Park Chul, facilitating a large-scale linguistic collaboration to help bolster student exchanges.
Visit to Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry
4/6/2013 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake met with Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Sohn Kyung-Shik on Saturday, April 6.
Visit to Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education
4/5/2013 — Chancellor Michael Drake and the UC Irvine delegation visited with Yong-Rin Moon, superintendent of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, on Friday, April 5.
Meeting with U.S. Ambassador to South Korea
4/5/2013 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake met on Friday, April 5, with the Honorable Sung Kim, United States ambassador to South Korea.
Meeting with South Korean Government Leaders
4/5/2013 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake and the UC Irvine delegation met on Friday, April 5, with Secretary General Jin-Suk Chung and other key executives from the South Korean National Assembly.
Agreement with Ewha Womans University
4/5/2013 — Chancellor Michael Drake and Sun-Uk Kim, president of Ewha Womans University in South Korea, signed a memorandum of understanding promoting collaborative research and faculty and student exchanges on Friday, April 5, during the chancellor’s visit to South Korea.
New Agreement with University of Tsukuba
3/18/2013 — Chancellor Michael Drake and President Kyosuke Nagata of the University of Tsukuba (Tsukuba, Japan) signed a memorandum of understanding between their respective universities on Tuesday, March 18.
Meeting of AAU Senior Research Officers
3/11/2013 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake welcomed the senior research officers of the member institutions of the American Association of Universities to UC Irvine on Monday, March 11.
Meeting with Representative Ami Bera
3/11/2013 — Chancellor Michael Drake met with Representative Ami Bera (D-Elk Grove) on Monday, March 11. Representative Bera is an alumnus of the School of Biological Sciences and the UC Irvine School of Medicine.
Opening of Desert Research Center
3/8/2013 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake attended the opening of the Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center on Friday, March 8.
Honors Experience Day
3/2/2013 — Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed 1,000 high school students and their families to UC Irvine March 2 for Honors Experience Day.
100 Black Men of Orange County Gala
3/2/2013 — Chancellor Michael Drake presented the keynote address to more than 500 guests at the 17th annual 100 Black Men of Orange County Gala on Saturday, March 2.
Chancellor Drake presents the Chancellor’s Cup
2/25/2013 — Chancellor Michael Drake presented the Chancellor’s Cup to the Sigma Pi fraternity and the Delta Gamma sorority at the annual Order of Omega Greek Awards February 25 at the Bren Events Center.
Chancellor Drake Kicks-Off the 22nd Annual Merage Healthcare Forecast Conference
2/21/2013 — Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed over 350 members of the healthcare and general business community on February 21 to the 22nd annual Healthcare Forecast Conference presented by UC Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business.
Chancellor Honors Extraordinary Faculty
2/20/2013 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake honored some of UC Irvine’s extraordinary faculty at a February 20th celebration for those individuals recently appointed as distinguished professors and chancellor’s professors.
Chancellor Drake Greets Ambassador of Uzbekistan
2/19/2013 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake welcomed H.E. Ilhom Nematov, the ambassador of Uzbekistan to the United States, to UC Irvine on Tuesday, February 19.
Celebration of Members of National Academies
2/13/2013 — Chancellor Michael Drake hosted a dinner on Wednesday, February 13, for the UC Irvine faculty who are members of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the Institute of Medicine.
Meeting with Chancellor's Advisory Committee on the Status of Staff
2/7/2013 — Chancellor Drake met with the Chancellor's Advisory Committee on the Status of Staff (CACSS) on Thursday, February 7.
Visit from South Korean University Leader
2/5/2013 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake met with Honorary President Nam Woo of Woosong University on Tuesday, February 5, to discuss the development of a collaboration agreement between their two universities.
Chancellor Drake meets with CAJUE
2/1/2013 — Chancellor Michael Drake spoke on Monday, February 1, at the western region annual meeting of Counselor Advocacy for the Jewish University Experience (CAJUE).
Chancellor Drake Attends Presidential Inauguration
1/21/2013 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake hosted a light breakfast for members of the Southern California congressional delegation, local alumni, and other friends of UC Irvine in the Rayburn House Office Building on the morning of Inauguration Day, January 21.
Celebration for Men's Volleyball National Championships
1/9/2013 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake joined the 2012 Anteater men’s volleyball team as they proudly watched the NCAA national championship banner take a position of honor on the wall of the Bren Events Center on Wednesday, January 9.
Groundbreaking for New Merage School Building
1/9/2013 — More than 400 members of the university and business communities gathered on Wednesday, January 9 as the Paul Merage School of Business held the groundbreaking for its new building.
Grand Opening of Newkirk Alumni Center
1/8/2013 — The Newkirk Alumni Center, new home on campus for 140,000 Anteater alumni, held its grand opening on Tuesday, January 8.
Chancellor Drake Views Work of Engineering Students
12/18/2012 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake met with a group of students from the Engineering Design in Industry program, and its director, Dr. John Garman, on Tuesday, December 18.
Chancellor Drake Greets German Consul
12/18/2012 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake welcomed Dr. Bernd Fischer, the consul general of Germany, to UC Irvine.
UC Irvine Announces New Autism Center
12/13/2012 — Community members and UC Irvine faculty and staff celebrated the announcement at the University Club on Thursday, December 13, of the establishment of the Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders of Southern California at the UC Irvine Medical Center.
Chancellor Drake Hosts Faculty Awards Reception
12/11/2012 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake attended the Academic Senate Distinguished Faculty Lecture and Awards ceremony on Tuesday, December 11, at the University Club.
Lighting of the Menorah for Chanukah
12/10/2012 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined more than 100 members of the UC Irvine community on the Student Center terrace on Monday, December 10, to celebrate Chanukah.
Chancellor Drake Meets with High School Students
11/30/2012 — Chancellor Michael Drake met with a group of talented high school students on Friday, November 30.
Chancellor Drake Hosts Women's Basketball Team
11/29/2012 — Chancellor Michael Drake and Mrs. Brenda Drake hosted a dinner for the women’s basketball team on Thursday, November 29.
Chancellor Drake Meets with Outgoing Mayor Kang
11/29/2012 — Outgoing City of Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang visited Chancellor Michael V. Drake on Thursday, November 29.
Chancellor Drake Meets Chinese Educators
11/29/2012 — Chancellor Michael Drake met with two senior Chinese educational leaders on Thursday, November 29, at the conclusion of their two-month visit to UC Irvine.
Chancellor Speaks to University Club Forum
11/28/2012 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake spoke to an enthusiastic University Club Forum audience on Wednesday, November 28.
Chancellor Drake Hosts Dinner for Medical Students
11/27/2012 — A very special group of medical students joined Chancellor Drake for dinner at Tierney University House on Tuesday, November 27.
State Assembly Member Visits UC Irvine
11/27/2012 — Kristin Olsen, recently reelected to a second term in the California State Assembly, visited UC Irvine on Tuesday, November 27.
Chancellor Drake Celebrates Thanksgiving with Students
11/22/2012 — On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, Chancellor Michael Drake joined with other members of the university administration and staff to serve a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to students who stayed on campus for the holiday.
Chancellor Drake Greets Turkish Consul
11/19/2012 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake met with Aydin Topcu, consul general of Turkey, and Tolga Arslan, vice consul for education of Turkey, on Monday, November 19.
Chancellor Drake Meets California Secretary of Natural Resources
11/8/2012 — Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed California Secretary of Natural Resources John Laird to campus on Thursday, November 8.
Chancellor Drake Attends UCInsights
11/8/2012 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake attended the first UCInsights presentation of the year on Thursday, November 8.
Chancellor Drake Welcomes Federal Reserve President
11/5/2012 — Chancellor Drake welcomed Dr. John C. Williams, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, to UC Irvine on Monday, November 5.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE CELEBRATES NEW TENURED FACULTY
10/29/2012 — Chancellor Drake held a reception at Tierney University House on Monday, October 29, for UC Irvine’s new tenured members of the faculty.
CHANCELLOR CYCLES WITH STUDENTS, BUSINESS LEADERS
10/27/2012 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake joined the UC Irvine Bicycle club and members of the UC Irvine Chief Executive Roundtable for a recreational ride on Saturday, October 27.
Chancellor Drake Greets OTI Returnees
10/18/2012 — Chancellor Michael Drake enjoyed a visit on October 18 with students and faculty who have returned from the latest Olive Tree Initiative visit to the Middle East.
Staff Advisors to the Regents Visit UC Irvine
10/18/2012 — On October 18 the staff advisors to the Regents met with Chancellor Drake as part of their daylong visit to UC Irvine.
Chancellor Drake Addresses UC ADVANCE PAID Roundtable
10/17/2012 — Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed the UC ADVANCE PAID Roundtable to UC Irvine on October 17 as it held a day-long meeting
Chancellor Drake Speaks to Administrative Interns
10/17/2012 — On October 17 Chancellor Michael Drake visited with the students participating in the 2012-2013 Administrative Intern Program.
Chancellor Drake Meets with President of Tel Aviv University
10/17/2012 — On October 17 Chancellor Michael Drake enjoyed a visit with President Joseph Klafter of Tel Aviv University before they both attended the luncheon session of the Communications 2025 conference.
Chancellor Drake Welcomes Temple Grandin
10/4/2012 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake welcomed Dr. Temple Grandin to campus on October 4 for two events: an afternoon question-and-answer session with graduate students and an evening speech to the university community.
Chancellor Drake Greets Chancellor's Excellence Scholars
10/3/2012 — Chancellor Michael Drake spoke on October 3 at a reception recognizing this year’s cohort of entering Chancellor’s Excellence Scholars.
Chancellor Drake Welcomes Dr. Jane Goodall
10/2/2012 — Dr. Jane Goodall, the renowned primatologist and UN Messenger of Peace, spoke to a sold out audience in the Student Center's Pacific Ballroom on October 2.
Chancellor Drake Greets Advanced Manufacturing Workshop Participants
9/27/2012 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake delivered welcoming remarks on September 27 at a day-long workshop on advanced manufacturing put on by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Chancellor Drake Welcomes Chinese Educators
9/26/2012 — Chancellor Drake enjoyed a visit from a delegation of high-ranking Chinese education officials who are participating in the Jiangsu Province University Presidents Fellows Program.
Chancellor Greets New Graduate Students
9/21/2012 — Chancellor Drake greeted this year’s cohort of new graduate students during their orientation on September 21.
Chancellor Attends Chancellor's Club Fall Kick-Off
9/20/2012 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake attended the fall kick-off of the Chancellor’s Club on September 20.
Chancellor Drake Welcomes New Faculty
9/20/2012 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake welcomed 52 new members of the UC Irvine faculty to campus at a reception on September 20.
Chancellor Drake greets U.S. Representative Loretta Sanchez and local leaders
9/6/2012 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake welcomed U.S. Representative Loretta Sanchez (D-Garden Grove) to campus as she delivered the keynote address to the Women in Leadership luncheon on September 6.
Chancellor Michael Drake Welcomes Department of Energy Assistant Secretary
8/27/2012 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake hosted a visit on August 27 by Department of Energy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy David Danielson.
Chancellor Drake Welcomes Representative Campbell
8/24/2012 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake welcomed U.S. Representative John Campbell to UC Irvine on August 24. Rep. Campbell presented Chancellor Drake with a letter from President Obama.
Chancellor Drake Welcomes Polish Consul General
7/3/2012 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake hosted a visit to the UC Irvine campus on July 3 by Joanna Krystyna Kozinska Frybes, consul general of Poland
Chancellor Welcomes President of National Institute of Material Science, Japan
7/2/2012 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake welcomed Sukekatsu Ushioda, president of the National Institute for Materials Science, Tsukuba, Japan, to UC Irvine on July 2.
Chancellor Michael Drake Welcomes Great Britain Consul General
7/2/2012 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake welcomed Dame Barbara Logan Hay, consul general of Great Britain, to the UC Irvine campus on July 2.
Chancellor Drake Celebrates Staff Service Awards
6/14/2012 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake participated in the 2012 Staff Service Awards Ceremony June 14 at the Student Center.
Chancellor Drake Recognizes New Staff Members of Quarter Century Club
6/14/2012 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake and Brenda Drake hosted a lunch on June 14 at Tierney University House to recognize the members of UCI’s Quarter Century Club.
Chancellor Drake Discusses Metropolitan Futures Initiative First Regional Report
6/14/2012 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake hosted a breakfast on June 14 for the release and discussion of the Metropolitan Futures Initiative (MFI) First Regional Report.
Chancellor and students meet with state legislators
5/16/2012 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined a delegation of students at the Capitol on Wednesday, May 16 to ask legislators to re-invest in higher education.
Chancellor Drake salutes men’s volleyball national champions
5/8/2012 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined fans, friends and family of UC Irvine men’s volleyball to salute the national champions at noon on Tuesday, May 8 at the Student Center. The Anteaters defeated USC at the Gallen Center on May 5, winning their third NCAA volleyball title in six years.
Chancellor welcomes amassador, pianist from Peru
5/3/2012 — Chancellor Michael Drake greeted Liliana Cino de Silva, ambassador to Peru in Los Angeles, on her May 3 visit to UC Irvine. De Silva, also a concert pianist, observed a concert piano class while on campus, in addition to meeting with the arts faculty.
Chancellor welcomes Queen Noor of Jordan
5/2/2012 — On May 2, the Living Peace Series presented a conversation with Queen Noor of Jordan, who is internationally renowned for her humanitarian and peacebuilding efforts.
Chancellor visits with insourced custodial staff
5/1/2012 — Chancellor Michael Drake visited with a few of the recently insourced custodial staff on May 1. The staff members became UCI employees this spring.
Chancellor addresses emeriti and retirees
4/30/2012 — More than 200 UC Irvine emeriti faculty and retired staff gathered at the University Club on Monday, April 30, for an annual reception with the chancellor. The event, sponsored by the Center for Emeriti and Retirees, included a campus update and a display of artwork by members.
Chancellor welcomes president of Kinneret College
4/30/2012 — Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed Ayre Rattner, president of Israel’s Kinneret College on the Sea of Galilee, to UC Irvine on April 30 to open discussions about academic and research exchanges between the two campuses.
Chancellor welcomes international musician to campus
4/24/2012 — On April 24, Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed international music star Idan Raichel to UC Irvine.Taking a break from the U.S. leg of his Touré-Raichel Collective tour, Raichel was on campus to perform and teach a class to students at the Student Center.
Chancellor Drake Visits Washington D.C.
4/17/2012 — Chancellor Michael V. Drake traveled to Washington D.C. to attend a meeting of the ACE (American Council on Education) Commission on Higher Education Attainment.
Chancellor honors patients and medical center supporters
4/14/2012 — Chancellor and Mrs. Michael Drake joined more than 400 community members at the 2012 UC Irvine Health gala, “Healing Under the Stars,” on Saturday, April 14 at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.
Chancellor and Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez salute high school scholars
4/14/2012 — Chancellor Drake and Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez saluted 450 participants of the 2012 Western Association of Educational Opportunity Personnel (WESTOP) Student Leadership Conference who were gathered in UC Irvine’s Physical Sciences lecture hall on Saturday, April 14.
Chancellor visits Israel to forge academic alliances
3/28/2012 — Chancellor Michael Drake led a UC Irvine faculty delegation to Israel March 23-28 to advance research agreements and student and faculty exchanges with the country’s top universities.
Chancellor thanks staff at annual pancake breakfast
3/16/2012 — Staff Assembly's annual pancake breakfast on March 16 drew a crowd of more than 500 staff to enjoy a hot breakfast, door prizes and camaraderie at the University Club.
Chancellor's Club lauds scholars past and present
3/15/2012 — The annual Chancellor's Club Daniel G. Aldrich Jr. Lecture and Fellowship Dinner recognized graduate students who have received fellowship support from the club, and featured a talk by three alumni who now give back to UC Irvine as staff members.
Chancellor and Mrs. Drake honor National Academies members
3/14/2012 — Chancellor and Mrs. Michael Drake honored faculty who belong to the prestigious National Academies at a March 14 dinner at Tierney University House.
Chancellor hosts 10th week student dinner
3/12/2012 — Chancellor and Mrs. Michael Drake hosted a buffet dinner for 50 undergraduates at Tierney University House on March 12.
Chancellor, community salute dance legend
3/8/2012 — Chancellor and Mrs. Michael Drake joined celebrity friends and colleagues to honor founding faculty member Donald McKayle during a March 8 tribute at the Barclay Theatre.
Chancellor greets potential grad students
3/6/2012 — Chancellor Drake visited with students from Atlanta’s Morehouse and Spelman colleges to share his personal story and discuss graduate education opportunities
Chancellor and law dean lecture on civil rights
3/2/2012 — On Friday, March 2, Chancellor Michael Drake and law school dean Erwin Chemerinsky offered a lecture on civil rights to undergraduates in the Humanities Core Course, and other interested members of the campus community.
Chancellor's Cup awarded to outstanding Greek organizations
2/27/2012 — Chancellor Michael Drake presented the Chancellor's Cup to the outstanding fraternity and sorority at the annual Order of Omega Greek Awards on Feb. 27 at the Bren Events Center.
Chancellor Drake thanks Care-a-thon dancers
2/23/2012 — Chancellor Michael Drake visited the Feb. 23 UCI Care-a-thon at the Student Center to thank the hundreds of students who danced from 6 p.m. to midnight to raise money for the UC Irvine's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert visits UC Irvine
2/23/2012 — Former Speaker of the House of Representatives J. Dennis Hastert visited UC Irvine on Thursday, Feb. 23.
Chancellor, alumni, cheer men's volleyball to victory in Hawaii
2/10/2012 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined UC Irvine alumni living in Hawaii to cheer on the men's volleyball team versus University of Hawaii on Feb. 10.
Chancellor welcomes delegation from Taiwan
2/2/2012 — Chancellor Michael Drake greeteda delegation from Taiwan's National Tsing Hua University in his office on Thursday, Feb. 2.
Students, alumni and chancellor celebrate homecoming
1/28/2012 — Chancellor Drake joined thousands of students, alumni, and friends to celebrate UC Irvine’s homecoming on Jan. 28.
Chancellor welcomes Japan's consul general
1/27/2012 — Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed the Los Angeles-based consul general of Japan, Jun Niimi, to UC Irvine on Friday, Jan. 27.
Hospital leaders and chancellor unveil hospital's new entrance
1/26/2012 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined medical center leadership and donors to officially open the new main entrance to the UC Irvine Douglas Hospital on Jan. 26.
Chancellor celebrates Veteran Services grand opening
1/26/2012 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined student veterans, staff and administrators to celebrate the grand opening of the Veteran Services office space in the Student Center on Jan. 26.
Chancellor addresses role of compassion
1/23/2012 — Chancellor Michael Drake discussed the role of compassion in medicine withstudents at the UCI Student Center on Monday, Jan. 23, and introduced keynote speaker Mary Mackenzie.
Chancellor welcomes Willie Brown to MLK celebration
1/19/2012 — A week of activities honoring Martin Luther King Jr. culminated with politician Willie Brown delivering the Dr. Joseph L. White Lecture on Jan. 19 at the Student Center.
Chancellor hosts dinner for alumni leaders
1/11/2012 — Chancellor and Mrs. Michael Drake hosted dinner for UCI Alumni Association board members at Tierney University House on Wednesday, Jan. 11.
Chancellor hosts dinner with PRIME-LC students
12/6/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake hosted dinner for members of PRIME-LC (Program in Medical Education -- Latino Community) at Tierney University House on Tuesday, Dec. 6.
Regents meeting held by teleconference
11/28/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake participated in the Nov. 28 UC Regents meeting at the UCLA campus, one of four sites for the meeting held by teleconference.
Chancellor gives thanks with students
11/24/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake helped serve a Thanksgiving meal to more than 200 students UC Irvine students who were unable to travel home for the holiday.
Chancellor, Libraries, celebrate Prof. Rowland
11/18/2011 — On Friday, Nov. 18, Chancellor and Mrs. Drake celebrated the opening of a UCI Libraries exhibit featuring the work of Nobel Laureate and professor F. Sherwood Rowland.
Chancellor, alumni leaders break ground on new alumni center
11/18/2011 — Chancellor Drake and alumni leaders broke ground at the site of the future UCI Alumni Association building on Friday, Nov. 18.
Local college leaders join forces to aid Latino success
11/10/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake and leaders from Cal State Fullerton, Santa Ana College and the Santa Ana Unified School District formally pledged to establish a guaranteed admission pathway for students from Santa Ana to the four-year institutions.
Chancellor celebrates Contemporary Arts Center opening
11/10/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined Dean Joseph Lewis of the Claire Trevor School of the Arts to formally open the new Contemporary Arts Center on Wednesday, Nov. 9.
Chancellor joins Commission on Higher Education Attainment
10/31/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake attended the first meeting of the newly formed Commission on Higher Education Attainment in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 31.
Theater enthusiasts including chancellor celebrate Robert Cohen
10/28/2011 — Theater lovers, thespians and community members gathered at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts the evening of Friday, Oct. 28, to celebrate the opening of the Robert Cohen Theatre and kick off a festival in his honor.
Students, chancellor open outreach and retention center
10/25/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined 75 students, staff and faculty on the plaza outside Gateway Commons on Tuesday, Oct. 25, to officially launch a new resource for student-initiated outreach and retention programs.
Chancellor launches 2011-12 Living Peace Series
10/13/2011 — Just days after three women received the Nobel Peace Prize, UC Irvine's Oct. 13 Living Peace Series featured an program about women's roles in war and peace around the world.
Chancellor holds annual forum with staff
10/13/2011 — Chancellor Drake met with staff members at an Oct. 13 lunchtime forum at the University Club, sponsored annually by the Staff Assembly.
Chancellor and Mrs. Drake host student dinner
10/10/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake and his wife, Brenda, hosted a special dinner for students at Tierney University House on October 10.
Chancellor opens Global Viewpoint Lounge
9/28/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Student Center’s Global Viewpoint Lounge on Wednesday, Sept. 28.
Chancellor's Club kicks off fall with dinner, lecture
9/26/2011 — Members of the Chancellor's Club gathered for their annual fall kickoff dinner and lecture at the University Club on Sept. 26.
Anteaters, business leaders and chancellor cycle together
9/24/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake and members of UC Irvine’s Chief Executive Roundtable joined the UCI Bike Club for a ride on Saturday, Sept. 24.
Chancellor welcomes, thanks student veterans
9/20/2011 — Chancellor Drake spoke to student veterans on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the Cross-Cultural Center. The Welcome Week event was designed to help the students network and learn about campus resources available to foster their success at UC Irvine.
Chancellor Drake visits student clubs at fair
9/19/2011 — UC Irvine student clubs gathered in Aldrich Park on Monday, Sept. 19, for the annual Anteater Involvement Fair, to let new and returning students know out about their organizations.
Chancellor welcomes UC Irvine's newest anteaters
9/19/2011 — Chancellor Drake welcomed the class of 2015 in a lively convocation ceremony at the Bren Events Center on Monday, Sept. 19.
Students move in with extra helping hands
9/17/2011 — Chancellor Drake and Interim Vice Chancellor Thomas Parham rolled up their sleeves and helped students move into campus housing on Saturday, Sept. 17.
Chancellor greets new grad students
9/16/2011 — Chancellor Drake welcomed participants of UC Irvine’s third annual Graduate Student Orientation on Friday, Sept. 16, at the Student Center.
Chancellor Drake and Dr. Claudia Kawas on Cox Forum
9/8/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake and UCI neurologist Claudia Kawas will discuss the university’s research endeavors on an episode of Cox Forum premiering on local cable channel 3 on Thursday, Sept. 8.
Chancellor Drake and Dean Chemerinsky on Cox Forum
8/11/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake and law school dean Erwin Chemerinsky will discuss UCI and the future of higher education in a special edition of Cox Forum 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, and rerunning nightly (except Sunday and Monday) through Aug. 17.
Chancellor welcomes new medical students
8/6/2011 — Participating in an annual tradition, Chancellor Michael Drake addressed a new class of medical students during their Aug. 5 White Coat Ceremony.
Chancellor encourages premeds
6/27/2011 — On June 27, Chancellor Drake addressed 40 aspiring premed students attending summer classes at UC Irvine.
Chancellor honors staff for years of service
6/2/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake recognized staff members with 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 years of service to the University of California in a June 2 awards ceremony to a standing-room-only crowd in the Student Center’s Pacific Ballroom.
Chancellor celebrates teaching excellence
5/26/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake congratulated faculty, lecturers and teaching assistants receiving awards at the May 26 Celebration of Teaching.
Chancellor meets with New U editors
5/25/2011 — On May 25, Chancellor Michael Drake hosted editors of the campus newspaper, New University, for an informal discussion in his office.
Chancellor, foundation leaders cut ribbon for trustee wall
5/24/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake participated in a ceremonial ribbon cutting May 24 to unveil a wall honoring trustees of the University of California, Irvine Foundation.
Chancellor thanks hospital’s employee donors
5/23/2011 — During a May 23 celebration at the UC Irvine Douglas Hospital in Orange, Chancellor Michael Drake thanked the more than 400 employees who made philanthropic contributions to help build the new facility.
Chancellor congratulates prestigious scholarship recipients
5/23/2011 — During a lunchtime ceremony at the University Club on May 23, Chancellor Michael Drake and Sharon Salinger, Dean of the Division of Undergraduate Education, congratulated students who won prestigious national scholarships this year.
Chancellor recognizes SAGE scholars, supporters
5/13/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake recognized the 2010-11 SAGE Scholars, as well as the companies that supported them, during a May 13 luncheon at Newport Beach’s Pacific Club.
Chancellor Drake congratulates campus’s newest NAS member
5/12/2011 — On May 12, Chancellor Michael Drake joined more than 100 campus leaders and faculty at a reception congratulating social sciences dean Barbara Dosher on her recent election to the National Academy of Sciences.
Chancellor recognizes accomplishments in engineering
5/5/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake recognized the accomplishments of students, faculty, staff and community supporters of The Henry Samueli School of Engineering at their annual awards banquet May 5.
Chancellor and Mrs. Drake Celebrate Inaugural Ringing of Bells
5/5/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake and his wife, Brenda, celebrated the first ever ringing of bells at the University of California, Irvine during a ceremony May 5, 2011.
Chancellor Drake honors Cousteau, Blue Legacy
5/4/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed Alexandra Cousteau, founder of the nonprofit Blue Legacy to UC Irvine May 4. Cousteau was accepting the 2001 Human Security Award from the Center for Unconventional Security Affairs.
Chancellor Drake welcomes Dalai Lama
5/4/2011 — Chancellor and Mrs. Drake were on hand to welcome His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama back to UC Irvine on Wednesday, May 4 at the Bren Events Center.
Chancellor and Mrs. Drake host mock trial demonstration
4/26/2011 — The annual legacy society luncheon featured a demonstration by UC Irvine's nationally ranked mock trial team.
Chancellor enjoys quarterly lunch with students
4/25/2011 — Chancellor Drake met with a small group of students in his office during lunchtime on April 25.
Chancellor recognizes retirees and emeriti
4/15/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake hosted an annual reception for UC Irvine's retired and emeriti faculty and staff April 15 at the Student Center.
Chancellor helps recruit underrepresented minorities
4/15/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed 150 potential UC Irvine students from underrepresented communities to a special two-day event beginning Friday, April 15. The event comes just as students accepted to UC Irvine and other universities are deciding where to embark on their college careers.
Chancellor Drake discusses healthcare at national conference
4/1/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake gave the keynote address at the Latino Medical Student Association National Conference on Friday, April 1, at the UC Irvine Student Center.
Chancellor welcomes Jagiellonian University delegation
3/28/2011 — On Monday, March 28, Chancellor Michael Drake visited with leaders of Poland’s Jagiellonian University Medical College, who were touring the University of California, Irvine Medical Center.
Chancellor Drake encourages compassion in medicine
3/28/2011 — UC Irvine’s XIV Dalai Lama Scholars and Gold Humanism Honors Society members joined together to promote compassionate care at UC Irvine Douglas Hospital with a special event March 28.
Chancellor salutes UCI’s National Academies members
3/23/2011 — On March 22, Chancellor and Mrs. Michael Drake hosted dinner at the Tierney University House honoring UC Irvine’s members of the National Academies, which includes the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and the Institute of Medicine.
Chancellor, community honor Claire Trevor
3/8/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined Oscar-winner Eva Marie Saint, local government officials, campus leaders and community friends at a March 8 celebration marking what would have been the 101st birthday of Claire Trevor, the namesake of UC Irvine’s school of the arts.
Chancellor opens coastal conference
3/7/2011 — On Friday, March 4, Chancellor Michael Drake opened a conference on the future of California’s coast.
Chancellor Drake congratulates Greek award winners
2/28/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake presented the Chancellor’s Award to the Sigma Chi fraternity and the Pi Beta Phi sorority at the annual Greek Awards on Feb. 28.
Chancellor thanks students dancing for a cause
2/27/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake expressed his gratitude to students who were dancing ‘til midnight on Feb. 25 to raise money for UC Irvine’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Chancellor Drake cycles with Anteaters
2/19/2011 — UCI Campus Recreation hosted the 5th Annual Chancellor’s Bike Ride on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011.
Chancellor Drake discusses diversity in tough budget times
2/11/2011 — Chancellor Drake met with students, staff and faculty at a brownbag lunch on Feb. 10 to discuss campus diversity in these difficult budget times.
Chancellor celebrates Chao lecture
2/10/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake visited with faculty and friends at the annual Allen and Lee-Hwa Chao Lectureship in Cancer Research on Feb. 9.
Chancellor lunches with students
2/9/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake held his quarterly luncheon with students in his office on Feb. 9.
Chancellor welcomes Princeton’s Cornel West
2/7/2011 — On Feb. 4, Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed Cornel West, the Class of 1943 Professor at Princeton University, to UC Irvine.
Chancellor Drake introduces Sir Richard Branson’s peace talk
1/25/2011 — The Living Peace Series continued on Jan. 25 as Chancellor Michael Drake and Center for Living Peace founder Kelly Smith welcomed Sir Richard Branson to the UC Irvine Student Center.
Chancellor and Mrs. Drake cheer men's basketball to homecoming victory
1/22/2011 — Chancellor Michael Drake and his wife Brenda joined thousands of Anteaters to cheer on the men's basketball team at the 2011 UCI Homecoming game Jan. 22.
Chancellor Drake hosts dinner for alumni board
1/13/2011 — Chancellor and Mrs. Michael Drake hosted dinner for Alumni Association board members at Tierney University House on Jan. 13.
Chancellor Drake welcomes Anaheim High School students
12/17/2010 — Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed 40 Anaheim High School students to the state-of-the-art Medical Education building.
Chancellor, Vietnamese American group sign joint agreement
12/8/2010 — At a press conference at the Institute of Vietnamese Studies in Westminster, Chancellor Michael Drake signed a memorandum of understanding with Vietnamese American Community Ambassadors, expressing joint support of UCI Libraries’ Southeast Asian Archives.
Chancellor Drake celebrates Calit2’s 10th anniversary
12/7/2010 — Chancellor Michael Drake celebrated the 10th anniversary of Calit2 on Dec. 7 at an event held jointly at Calit2 buildings on the UC Irvine and UC San Diego campuses via teleconference.
Chancellor Drake hosts dinner for PRIME-LC students
12/7/2010 — On Dec. 6, Chancellor Michael Drake hosted dinner at the Tierney University House for students in the Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community (PRIME-LC).
Chancellor Launches Living Peace Series with Charlize Theron
12/4/2010 — Chancellor Michael Drake kicked off the Living Peace Series with a lecture featuring Academy Award-winning actor Charlize Theron on Dec. 4.
Living Our Values Awardees Honored by Chancellor
12/3/2010 — Chancellor and Mrs. Drake congratulated winners of the 2010 Living Our Values Awards at a luncheon at Tierney University House.
Chancellor and UCI Host UC Global Health Day
11/30/2010 — Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed 230 students, faculty, staff and administrators from across California to the first-ever UC Global Health Day.
Chancellor, Students Plant Trees for Arbor Day
11/19/2010 — Chancellor Michael Drake was joined by more 100 students and staff in Aldrich Park to plant trees and celebrate the campus’s official designation as a “Tree Campus USA.”
Chancellor Drake Elected to APLU Board
11/18/2010 — The Association of Public Land-grant Universities elected Chancellor Michael V. Drake, M.D. to their board of directors at their 123rd annual meeting on Nov. 14-16, 2010, in Dallas.
Chancellor signs MOU with president of German university
10/29/2010 — Chancellor Michael Drake and Gerhard Mammen, president of Germany’s University of Applied Sciences Ansbach, signed a memorandum of understanding for a three-year student exchange program.
Chancellor, EVC-P Honor Extraordinary Faculty
10/27/2010 — Chancellor Michael Drake and Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost Michael Gottfredson honored some of UC Irvine’s extraordinary faculty at an Oct. 27 reception for newly named distinguished professors and chancellor’s professors.
Chancellor Drake Extends His Appreciation to Staff
10/21/2010 — Chancellor Michael Drake took the opportunity to thank the UC Irvine staff for their commitment and dedication to the university at an annual forum sponsored by Staff Assembly.
Chancellor Drake and President Yudof Visit Anaheim High School
10/15/2010 — University of California President Mark Yudof and Chancellor Michael Drake on Oct. 15 visited Anaheim High School, where UC Irvine’s outreach programs are helping prepare students for higher education.
Chancellor Drake Celebrates Science Library Renaming
10/15/2010 — On Oct. 15, Chancellor Michael Drake joined faculty, administrators and community members to celebrate the renaming of the Francisco J. Ayala Science Library in honor of UC Irvine’s renowned evolutionary biologist.
Chancellor and Mrs. Drake Host Dinner for Students
10/13/2010 — Chancellor Michael Drake and Brenda Drake hosted a dinner with current UC Irvine undergraduates at Tierney University House on Oct. 13.
Chancellor Celebrates Statewide Disability History Week
10/11/2010 — Chancellor Michael Drake celebrated California's first annual Disability History Week.
Chancellor Drake Visits Administrative Intern Class
10/5/2010 — Chancellor Michael Drake spoke with students in the 2010-11 Administrative Intern Program Oct. 6 at the Cross-Cultural Center.
UC Irvine Hosts Kobe Bryant
9/23/2010 — UC Irvine student-athletes were treated to a special evening with NBA star Kobe Bryant Sept. 23 at the Bren Events Center.
Chancellor Hosts Foundation-Sponsored Social Ecology Presentation
9/23/2010 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined UC Irvine Foundation Chair Jim Mazzo, senior vice president of Abbott Medical Optics, to host a presentation about "Confronting Societal Problems, Social Ecology Style."
Chancellor Welcomes Student Veterans
9/21/2010 — Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed UC Irvine's growing population of veterans and answered their questions.
Chancellor Welcomes Class of 2014
9/20/2010 — To kick off the fall 2010 quarter, Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed UC Irvine's new students at the Sept. 20 convocation ceremony in the Bren Events Center.
Chancellor Michael Drake Attends International Science Awards
9/20/2010 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined international leaders in science to celebrate and honor the 2010 Kavli Prize winners in Oslo, Norway, Sept. 6 through 9. The Kavli Prizes recognize scientists for seminal advances astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience, and are awarded biennially.
Chancellor Greets Law School Class of 2013
8/18/2010 — On Aug. 18, the first day of orientation for UC Irvine law school's class of 2013, Chancellor Michael Drake met with students during lunch at the University Club.
Chancellor Drake Joins Campus, Community in Farewell to a Friend
8/18/2010 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined 500 members of the campus and community Aug. 18 to say farewell to Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Manuel Gomez.
Chancellor Welcomes Underrepresented Minority Medical Students
8/17/2010 — Chancellor and Mrs. Michael Drake welcomed UC Irvine’s new members of the Student National Medical Association, the Latino Medical Student Association and the Program in Medical Education
Chancellor Drake, Campus Council Tour Museum of Tolerance
8/12/2010 — Chancellor Michael Drake and members of the campus Advisory Council on Campus Climate, Culture & Inclusion visited the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles Aug. 12.
Sprague Hall Research Center Dedicated
7/27/2010 — Chancellor Michael Drake and Margaret Sprague at the dedication of the Robert R. & Margaret L. Sprague Women’s Cancer Research Center
Chancellor Drake Welcomes Korean High School Students
7/26/2010 — Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed students from Korea’s Gyeonggi Science High School to UC Irvine July 26 at a special dinner at the University Club.
Chancellor Drake Strengthens Global Science and Tech Alliances
6/21/2010 — On June 21, Chancellor Michael Drake met with leaders of the Korea Institute for Science & Technology.
Chancellor Drake Celebrates Staff Service Awards
6/17/2010 — Chancellor Michael Drake participated in the 2010 Staff Service Awards Ceremony June 17 at the Student Center.
Chancellor Drake Confers Degrees
6/12/2010 — Nearly 7,900 students participated in UC Irvine’s commencement ceremonies throughout the month of June.
Chancellor Drake Honors Diversity Development Program Graduates
5/26/2010 — Chancellor Michael Drake honored and thanked the 30 graduates of the 2010 Diversity Development Program at a special ceremony May 26 at the Palo Verde Community Center on campus.
Chancellor Drake Honors Prestigious Scholarship Recipients
5/25/2010 — On May 25, Chancellor Michael Drake honored UC Irvine student recipients and finalists for prestigious national scholarships at a special University Club luncheon.
Chancellor Congratulates UCI Student Leaders Receiving Presidential Honor
5/19/2010 — At the May 19 University of California Regents meeting, Chancellor Michael Drake publicly congratulated the Olive Tree Initiative and two of its UCI student leaders
Chancellor Drake Meets with Dankook University President
4/5/2010 — Chancellor Michael Drake met April 5 with Hosung Chang, president of Dankook University in South Korea.
Chancellor Drake Introduces National Indian Gaming Association Chairman
4/5/2010 — Chancellor Michael Drake launched the inaugural Distinguished American Indian Lecture Series April 5 by introducing National Indian Gaming Association Chairman Ernie Stevens Jr.
Chancellor Drake Joins Alumni, Students at Homecoming
2/27/2010 — On Feb. 27, Chancellor Michael Drake joined nearly 1,700 alumni and 700 students at UCI’s Homecoming Street Festival on Mesa Road in front of the Bren Events Center.
Chancellor Drake Recognizes Contributions of Retiring University Librarian
1/27/2010 — On Jan. 27, Chancellor Michael Drake recognized the contributions and achievements of Gerald Munoff, university librarian.
Chancellor Drake Joins Campus Community for Budget Town Hall
1/13/2009 — About 200 members of the campus community participated in a UC budget town hall Jan. 13, which featured a presentation by Chancellor Michael Drake and Q&A session with audience members.
Chancellor Drake Honors 2009 Living Our Values Award Recipients
12/9/2009 — At a Dec. 9 Tierney University House luncheon, Chancellor Michael Drake saluted the recipients of the 2009 Living Our Values Awards.
Chancellor Drake Joins Campus Community for Budget Write-In
12/1/2009 — At the Dec. 1 “Budget Write-In,” Chancellor Michael Drake joined UCI students, staff, faculty and alumni to write to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state legislators pleading for re-investment in higher education.
Chancellor Drake Thanks Artists from Studio Art Department
11/2/2009 — On Nov. 2, Chancellor Michael Drake and his wife, Brenda, hosted dinner for students from the studio art department at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts
Chancellor Drake Celebrates Halloween at Tierney University House
10/31/2009 — Chancellor Michael Drake and his wife, Brenda, celebrated Halloween at Tierney University House Oct. 31
CHANCELLOR DRAKE RIDES WITH CHIEF EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE, UCI BIKE CLUB
10/31/2009 — Chancellor Michael Drake and members of UCI’s Chief Executive Roundtable joined UCI Bike Club members
CHANCELLOR DRAKE DEDICATES NEWEST ENGINEERING BUILDING, MAJOR CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH CENTER
10/29/2009 — More than 200 people gathered Oct. 29 to help The Henry Samueli School of Engineering dedicate the school’s new Engineering Hall and The Edwards Lifesciences Center for Advanced Cardiovascular Technology, located within the hall.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE PRESENTS AWARDS AT PREMIER CAMPUS GALA
10/3/2009 — On Oct. 3, Chancellor Michael Drake presented four individuals with UCI’s most prestigious award – the Medal – alongside co-presenter Jim Mazzo, chair of the UC Irvine Foundation Board of Trustees.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE CELEBRATES HUMANITIES GATEWAY DEDICATION
10/2/2009 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined campus and community members Oct. 2 in the Humanities International Courtyard to dedicate the Humanities Gateway building.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE HELPS INAUGURATE CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS RESEARCH CENTER
10/1/2009 — hancellor Michael Drake joined 100 celebrants Oct. 1 in inaugurating Chemistry at the Space-Time Limit, a new UCI research center funded with a $20 million,
CHANCELLOR DRAKE INTRODUCES OPENING OF PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION ON BERLIN WALL
10/1/2009 — Chancellor Michael Drake formally introduced the Oct. 1 official opening of “Ikonen einer Grenzanlage – Icons of a Border Installation,”
CHANCELLOR DRAKE REVIEWS NEW SEAT DESIGN FOR FREE WHEELCHAIR MISSION
9/28/2009 — On Sept. 28, a team of students from The Henry Samueli School of Engineering shared with Chancellor Drake their newest seat design for the Free Wheelchair Mission,
CHANCELLOR’S CLUB FALL KICK-OFF FOCUSES ON GAVIN HERBERT EYE INSTITUTE
9/23/2009 — On Sept. 23, Chancellor Michael Drake attended the Chancellor’s Club annual Fall Kick-Off event in collaboration with the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE WELCOMES THE NEW MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM’S INAUGURAL CLASS
9/21/2009 — Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed UC Irvine’s first class of 16 students to the master of public health program Sept. 21 at the University Club.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE PRESIDES OVER NEW STUDENT CONVOCATION
9/21/2009 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined 4,500 new freshman and transfer students Sept. 21 at the Bren Events Center to begin Welcome Week and open the academic school year.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE ATTENDS OC FORUM LUNCHEON PROGRAM FEATURING CONGRESSWOMAN LORETTA SANCHEZ
9/18/2009 — Chancellor Michael Drake enjoyed lunch with Rep. Loretta Sanchez at the Orange County Forum held Sept. 18 at the Irvine Hilton.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE GREETS MASTER’S AND DOCTORAL STUDENTS AT GRADUATE ORIENTATION
9/17/2009 — Chancellor Michael Drake greeted master’s and doctoral students at UCI’s first-ever campuswide Graduate Orientation Sept. 17 at the Student Center.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE LAUNCHES NEW UC IRVINE SCHOOL OF LAW
8/19/2009 — Chancellor Michael Drake, Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost Michael Gottfredson and Dean Erwin Chemerinsky launched UC Irvine’s School of Law by welcoming its inaugural class of 61 students to an Aug. 19 orientation at the University Club. About 200 students
CHANCELLOR DRAKE ADDRESSES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT OPENING SESSION
8/18/2009 — Chancellor Michael Drake addressed the South Orange County Community College District’s opening session Aug. 18 at Irvine Valley College’s Performing Arts Center.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE MEETS WITH VIETNAMESE AMERICAN COMMUNITY AMBASSADORS
8/12/2009 — On Aug. 12, Chancellor Michael Drake met with leaders of the Vietnamese American Community Ambassadors, a newly formed alumni club of the UCI Alumni Association.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE WELCOMES STATE SEN. TOM HARMAN
8/6/2009 — Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed state Sen. Tom Harman to UC Irvine Aug. 6. Harman met with Acting Graduate Division Dean Frances Leslie along with doctoral students
CHANCELLOR DRAKE WELCOMES CONGRESSWOMAN LORETTA SANCHEZ TO UCI
8/4/2009 — Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed Rep. Loretta Sanchez to UCI Aug. 4.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE RECOGNIZES NEW STAFF MEMBERS OF QUARTER CENTURY CLUB
6/17/2009 — Michael and Brenda Drake hosted a lunch on June 17 at Tierney University House to recognize staff who have reached 25 years of service to the University of California.
Chancellor Drake Celebrates Staff Service Awards
6/17/2009 — Chancellor Michael Drake participated in the 2009 Staff Service Awards Ceremony June 17 at the Student Center.
Chancellor Drake Recognizes New Staff Members of Quarter Century Club
6/17/2009 — Michael and Brenda Drake hosted a lunch on June 17 at Tierney University House to recognize staff who have reached 25 years of service to the University of California.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE PRESIDES OVER 2009 GRADUATE STUDENT COMMENCEMENT
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CHANCELLOR DRAKE CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF HOSPITAL CAMPAIGN
6/4/2009 — At a June 4 meeting of the University of California, Irvine Foundation Board of Trustees, Chancellor Michael Drake celebrated the completion of UCI’s $50 million new hospital fundraising campaign.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE WELCOMES COMMUNITY TO UC IRVINE’S ANNUAL POWWOW
5/30/2009 — Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed more than 2,000 community members to the Eighth Annual Powwow May 30 at the Mesa Court Field.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE RECOGNIZES PRIME-LC GRADUATES
5/29/2009 — Chancellor Michael Drake recognized the first class of graduates to complete the Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community May 29 at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE HONORS STUDENT SCHOLARS
5/29/2009 — During the Seventh Annual Student Scholarship Recognition Luncheon May 29 at the University Club, Chancellor Michael Drake honored students with outstanding academic records who won prestigious scholarships and fellowships.
DISTINGUISHED & CHANCELLOR’S PROFESSORS HONORED
5/27/2009 — Chancellor Michael Drake and Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost Gottfredson honored the recipients of the Chancellor’s Professor and Distinguished Professor designations on May 27 at Calit2.
Chancellor Drake Presides over Cicerone Field Dedication
5/19/2009 — May 19 was an exciting night for UCI baseball. The evening began with a dedication ceremony at Anteater Ballpark to name the baseball field after Chancellor Emeritus Ralph J. Cicerone.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE ANNOUNCES CICERONE GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP
5/19/2009 — On May 19, Chancellor Michael Drake attended the Discover the Physical Sciences breakfast lecture at the University Club to announce the creation of the Ralph J. & Carol M. Cicerone Graduate Fellowship in Earth System Science.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE JOINS DIGNITARIES AT MERCED COMMENCEMENT
5/16/2009 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined First Lady Michelle Obama, UC regents and legislators at UC Merced May 16 for the four-year-old university’s first full commencement ceremony.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE INTRODUCES DAN BURK FOR LAW SCHOOL’S FIRST CHANCELLOR’S CHAIR LECTURE
5/13/2009 — Chancellor Michael Drake presided over the first School of Law investiture ceremony May 13 to introduce founding faculty member Dan Burk as endowed chair and Chancellor’s Professor of Law.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE CO-HOSTS ANNUAL HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION AWARDS
5/7/2009 — ancellor Michael Drake co-hosted the 38th Orange County Human Relations Commission Awards with Sandra Hutchens, Orange County sheriff-coroner, May 7 at the Grove of Anaheim.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE INTRODUCES DISTINGUISHED FELLOW RICHARD CARMONA
5/1/2009 — Chancellor Michael Drake introduced Dr. Richard Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States and Distinguished Professor of Public Health at the University of Arizona, on May 1 at Crystal Cove Auditorium.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE WELCOMES STAFF ADVISORS TO THE REGENTS
4/28/2009 — The staff advisors to the regents visited UC Irvine April 28 to gather opinions and insights for use in their efforts to increase communication between the regents and UC staff and promote a positive work environment.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE GREETS CHANCELLOR’S CLUB MEMBERS DURING ANNUAL EVENT
4/24/2009 — On April 24, Chancellor Michael Drake joined Chancellor’s Club attendees for the 6th Annual Daniel G. Aldrich, Jr. Society Reception and Lecture, held at John V. Croul Hall in the School of Physical Sciences. The members and their guests gathered to hear Michael Prather, director of the UC Irvine Environment Institute, speak on “Global Change, Energy and Sustainable Resources.” The chancellor introduced Professor Prather and talked about the importance of the institute as it works to shape the future of environmental issues. This annual lecture is organized and hosted by the Chancellor’s Club, one of the oldest and largest support groups at UCI. Founded in 1972, the club counts among its members alumni, community leaders, business leaders and parents.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE INTRODUCES FORMER MEXICAN PRESIDENT VICENTE FOX
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CHANCELLOR DRAKE WELCOMES NEW LAW STUDENTS AT FOUNDATION EVEN
4/2/2009 — On April 2, Chancellor Michael Drake updated UC Irvine Foundation members on the new School of Law, which opens this fall with an inaugural class of 60 students.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE CELEBRATES 40TH WITH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
3/26/2009 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined nearly 70 alumni and friends to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the UCI Alumni Association March 26 in the UCI Student Center.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE WELCOMES UC PRIME SYMPOSIUM PARTICIPANTS
2/27/2009 — Chancellor Michael Drake offered both welcoming and closing remarks at the University of California Program in Medical Education (PRIME) Symposium hosted by UC Irvine Feb. 27 and 28.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE HELPS OPEN UC IRVINE OUTREACH CLINIC
2/25/2009 — Chancellor Michael Drake and health sciences students – tomorrow’s doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals – opened the UC Irvine Outreach Clinic Feb. 25.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE HONORS CONTRIBUTIONS OF SORORITIES, FRATERNITIES
2/23/2009 — hancellor Michael Drake was on hand to award the Chancellor’s Cup as UC Irvine’s Theta Beta Chapter of the Order of Omega hosted Greek Awards Night Feb. 23 at Bren Events Center.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE SPOTLIGHTS CAMPUS COMMITMENT IN COMMUNITY UPDATE
2/20/2009 — On Feb. 20, Chancellor Michael Drake hosted the UC Irvine Community Briefing and Recognition of Newly Elected Officials at the University Club.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE WELCOMES DIGITAL MEDIA EXPERTS
2/19/2009 — Chancellor Michael Drake presented introductory remarks at the MacArthur Foundation’s annual conference on digital media and learning, which was hosted by the UC Humanities Research Institute Feb. 19 at UC Irvine’s Calit2 Building.
ADVANCES IN CANCER RESEARCH, CARE RECOGNIZED BY CHANCELLOR DRAKE
2/19/2009 — Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed renowned cancer researcher Dr. Raymond DuBois, provost and executive vice president of the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, to campus Feb. 19.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE PROVIDES CAMPUS UPDATE TO PACIFICA INSTITUTE
2/17/2009 — On Feb. 17, members of the Pacifica Institute gathered at the group’s weekly luncheon to hear remarks from and converse with Chancellor Michael Drake about UC Irvine’s strategic goals.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE HONORS UCI MEMBERS OF NATIONAL ACADEMIES
2/12/2009 — Chancellor Michael Drake and his wife, Brenda, hosted a dinner Feb. 12 for UCI members of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering and Institute of Medicine.
Chancellor Drake, Other Campus Leaders Celebrate Hospital Opening with Staff
1/29/2009 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined other campus leaders to thank all members of the UC Irvine community at the Jan. 29 celebration of the University Hospital’s opening on the UC Irvine Medical Center campus in Orange.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE, COMMUNITY LEADERS DEDICATE NEW UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
1/30/2009 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined UC Irvine faculty and staff members, donors, civic leaders and other community members Jan. 30 for the dedication of the new University Hospital at UC Irvine Medical Center.
Chancellor Drake Helps Break Ground on Santa Ana Zoo’s Anteater Habitat
12/23/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined representatives of the UCI Alumni Association, elected officials and Santa Ana Zoo leaders Dec. 23 to celebrate the groundbreaking for construction of the zoo’s new anteater habitat.
Chancellor Drake Celebrates Holidays with University Friends
12/14/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined university friends Dec. 14 at a holiday gala hosted by University of California, Irvine Foundation Trustees Tom and Elizabeth Tierney at their home in Coto de Caza.
UCI, CHOC Leaders Pledge to Transform Healthcare for Orange County Children
12/8/2008 — UC Irvine and CHOC Children’s affirmed their affiliation Dec. 8 with a pledge to transform the way pediatric care is delivered to Orange County’s children and families.
Chancellor Drake Honors 2008 Living Our Values Award Recipients
12/4/2008 — At a Dec. 4 Tierney University House luncheon, Chancellor Michael Drake saluted the recipients of the 2008 Living Our Values Awards.
Campus Hosts ‘State of the City’ Address
11/21/2008 — The annual “State of the City” address by Irvine Mayor Beth Krom took place Nov. 21 in the UCI Student Center’s Pacific Ballroom.
Chancellor Drake Addresses Global Health Symposium on Malaria
11/21/2008 — On. Nov. 21, Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed a distinguished audience of world-class scientists and key members of the global health community to “Malaria in the 21st Century,” a daylong symposium at the Beckman Center.
Chancellor Drake Looks to the Future of ’Eater Nation
11/13/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake and the University of California, Irvine Foundation hosted a discussion with Athletics Director Mike Izzi, coaches, student-athletes and community members about the future of UC Irvine athletics.
Chancellor Drake Addresses Healthcare Conference for Chinese Americans
11/1/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake spoke at the 8th annual Chao Family Healthcare Conference for Chinese Americans held Nov. 1 at the Pacific Palms Resort in the City of Industry.
Chancellor Drake Addresses Administrative Interns
10/29/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake spoke Oct. 29 to 29 students participating in the 2008-09 Administrative Intern Class.
UCI Breaks Ground on New Stem Cell Research Building
10/24/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined campus and community members Oct. 24 to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new stem cell research building that will strengthen and unify this fast-growing field on campus and throughout Southern California.
Chancellor Drake Hears Student Insights on Middle East During Olive Tree Initiative Event
10/23/2008 — Fourteen students who traveled in September to Israel and Palestine as part of the Olive Tree Initiative shared their deepened understanding of the conflicts in the Middle East Oct. 23 with Chancellor Michael Drake and approximately 400 other members of the campus and larger community.
Chancellor Drake announces $1 billion fundraising effort at 2008 Medal awards
10/4/2008 — At the 2008 Medal awards ceremony Oct. 4, Chancellor Michael Drake announced the “Shaping the Future” fundraising campaign.
Chancellor honored as Binational Health Pioneer
8/7/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake received the Binational Health Pioneer Award from the U.S./Mexico Border AIDS Education Steering Team at the “Evening of Binational Cooperation” reception held Aug. 7 at the University of California’s Casa California in Mexico City.
Chancellor Drake Attends Staff Service Awards Ceremony
6/18/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake participated in the 2008 Staff Service Awards Ceremony June 18 in Aldrich Park.
Chancellor Drake Presides Over Graduate Student Commencement
6/7/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined 3,000 faculty and staff members, graduate students, and their friends and families June 7 at Bren Events Center for the 2008 Graduate Student Commencement.
Chancellor Drake Attends School of Medicine Commencement
5/31/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined about 1,500 faculty and staff members, medical students, and their friends and families on May 31 in Aldrich Park for the 2008 School of Medicine Commencement.
Chancellor Drake Honors Winners of Nationally Prestigious Scholarships
5/29/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake attended a luncheon May 29 honoring UC Irvine students who received or were finalists for several nationally prestigious awards in 2008, including a record six Fulbright Fellows, six National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellows, a Jacob K. Javits Fellow and a Donald A. Strauss Scholar.
Chancellor Drake Honors Guardian Scholars
5/27/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake attended an annual reception May 27 honoring participants in UC Irvine’s Guardian Scholars Program, which provides foster youth with comprehensive assistance packages that include financial aid, housing support, academic mentors and extracurricular activities.
Chancellor Drake Visits Windy City Alumni, Friends
5/21/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake and his wife, Brenda, met with local UC Irvine alumni and friends May 21 in Chicago.
Chancellor Drake Kicks Off Engineering Symposium
5/19/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined 125 students, faculty and engineering industry executives May 19 to kick off the 7th annual “California: Prosperity through Technology” symposium at the Beckman Center.
Giant Anteater Exhibit Gets Boost from UC Irvine Chancellor
5/15/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake is doing all he can to make sure Orange County is a great place for anteaters.
Presidential Campaigns Focus on Asian, Pacific Islander Americans at Town Hall
5/17/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed more than 1,000 guests May 17 to the Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote) Presidential Town Hall at Bren Events Center.
Chancellor Michael Drake Attends Energy Summit
5/13/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Jerry Brown joined more than 400 other participants at the May 13 “Energy Alternatives: America’s Challenge in the Global Economy” summit in Newport Beach.
Chancellor Michael Drake Welcomes Climate Conference Guests
5/9/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed more than 250 campus and community guests May 9 to the “Global Change and Oceans” conference hosted by the Newkirk Center for Science & Society and the Department of Earth System Science.
Education Leaders, Mascot Menagerie Take a Stand on State Capitol Steps
5/8/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake and Peter the Anteater joined leaders of Orange County’s other public higher education institutions and their mascots May 8 at the State Capitol in Sacramento.
Chancellor Michael Drake Promotes Humanities at Foundation Board Meeting
4/24/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake attended the University of California, Irvine Foundation’s board presentation April 24 to provide a campus update and show support for the School of Humanities.
Chancellor Michael Drake Attends Barbecue for UC Irvine Seniors
4/24/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined Vice Chancellors Thomas Mitchell and Manuel Gomez to show support and mingle with seniors at the 2008 Senior Barbecue April 24 at Phineas Banning Alumni House.
Former Speaker Willie Brown Speaks to Chancellor’s Club
4/21/2008 — Chancellor Drake introduced former Assembly Speaker and San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown April 21 at the 4th annual Daniel G. Aldrich Society Lecture and Dinner hosted by the Chancellor’s Club.
Chancellor Michael Drake Supports Free Wheelchair Mission
4/21/2008 — Chancellor Drake joined campus and community guests April 21 in Anteater Plaza for the kickoff of the Free Wheelchair Mission’s 2008 Mobility in Motion national tour, which aims to raise awareness about the millions of people with disabilities worldwide who need wheelchairs.
Chancellor Michael Drake Welcomes Diversity Forum
4/5/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed more than 1,200 Southern Californian undergraduate students to UC Irvine April 5 for the 18th annual California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education, which aims to increase the number of underrepresented minorities (African Americans, Chicano/Latinos and American Indians), women and other underserved groups in graduate school.
Chancellor Michael Drake Honors Sage Scholars Program
4/3/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake recognized scholarship recipients and thanked business and nonprofit leaders on April 3 at an annual banquet honoring UC Irvine’s SAGE (Student Achievement Guided by Experience) Scholars Program.
Chancellor Michael Drake Visits Santa Ana High School
3/27/2007 — Chancellor Michael Drake visited a Santa Ana High School science class March 27 to support a new UC Irvine program called GK-12.
CHANCELLOR DRAKE PARTICIPATES IN HILLEL SUMMIT
3/24/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined national educational leaders in Washington, D.C., on March 24 as part of a Hillel-sponsored summit designed to address common concerns and establish and strengthen relationships between Jewish and university communities.
Honors Experience Day
3/8/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed 1,000 high school students and their families to UC Irvine March 8 for Honors Experience Day.
Silver Ribbon Award
3/7/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake introduced Patty Duke, Academy Award-winning actress, at the 11th annual Brain Imaging Center Silver Ribbon Dinner March 7 and presented her with the Silver Ribbon Award for promoting awareness of bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses.
Chancellor Introduces Law Dean to O.C. Legal Community
3/1/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake introduced Erwin Chemerinsky, founding dean of UCI’s new School of Law, to the Orange County legal community at a Feb. 29 reception with local judges and justices; and the March 1 Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County’s 30th Annual Installation and Scholarship Dinner.
Career Development
2/26/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed more than 150 campus leaders Feb. 26 to the Strategic Summit on People Development.
Peter’s Parade
2/25/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake served as a judge for UCI’s inaugural Peter’s Parade Feb. 25 at the Student Center.
Arts Groundbreaking
2/21/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake and Claire Trevor School of the Arts Dean Nohema Fernández were joined by other campus and community leaders Feb. 21 to break ground for a 38,000-square-foot New Media Arts Center at the school.
Health Care Forecast Conference
2/21/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed more than 350 members of the healthcare community on Feb. 21 to the 17th annual Health Care Forecast Conference at the Beckman Center.
Dining in the Dark
2/1/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake and Jim Mazzo, chairman and CEO of Advanced Medical Optics, received the Foundation Fighting Blindness 2008 Visionary Awards in February for their contributions to the field of ophthalmology.
Chancellor Michael Drake Presents Sustainability Awards at Climate Change Event
1/31/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake presented the Sustainability Showcase Awards Jan. 31 at Focus the Nation, a nationwide teach-in involving events at more than 1,000 U.S. universities on the importance of confronting global warming.
Diversity in Medicine
1/30/2008 — Chancellor Michael Drake delivered a lecture Jan. 30 as part of the Diversity in Medicine lecture series, a one-unit course that seeks to address the cultural disparities many patients and populations face in receiving adequate healthcare.
Chancellor Michael Drake Meets with UC Staff Diversity Council
10/25/2007 — Chancellor Michael Drake attended a meeting of the UC Staff Diversity Council at UC Irvine on Oct. 24.
Chancellor Michael Drake Honors Broadcom Chairman Henry Samueli
10/19/2007 — Chancellor Michael Drake and more than 30 other campus community members attended a luncheon Oct. 15 to honor Henry Samueli, chairman of Broadcom Corp.
Chancellor Michael Drake Welcomes New Students to UC Irvine
9/25/2007 — Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed more than 4,000 new students to UC Irvine Sept. 24 at the annual New Student Convocation in Aldrich Park.
Chancellor Michael Drake Welcomes New Nursing Director to UC Irvine
9/14/2007 — Chancellor Michael Drake and about 180 campus and community guests celebrated the arrival of Ellen Olshansky as the new director of UC Irvine’s Nursing Science Program on Sept. 12.
Chancellor Michael Drake Attends Fundraising Retreat, Meets Scholarship Recipients
8/17/2007 — Chancellor Michael Drake and his wife, Brenda, attended the University of California, Irvine Foundation’s annual retreat in San Diego on Aug. 17.
Chancellor Michael Drake Visits China, Promotes Cooperation
8/3/2007 — Chancellor Michael Drake delivered the keynote address at the 2007 Silk Road to the Future Olympic banner presentation in Beijing, China, on July 27.
UC Irvine Dedicates Donald Bren Hall
6/20/2007 — Chancellor Michael Drake and about 400 campus and community guests celebrated the opening of Donald Bren Hall June 20.
Chancellor Presents Inaugural Living Our Values Awards
6/1/2007 — Establishing a new UC Irvine tradition, Chancellor Michael Drake presented the campus’s first Living Our Values Awards to members of the UCI employee community whose actions best embody the university’s values of respect, intellectual curiosity, integrity, commitment, empathy, appreciation and fun.
Sen. Boxer Visits Stem Cell Research Center
5/31/2007 — Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer as she visited UC Irvine’s Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center May 31.
Campus, Community Stand Together for Tolerance
5/30/2007 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined hundreds of students, faculty and staff members, and visitors from the local community in Aldrich Park May 30 to affirm the campus’s tolerance of diverse spiritual and religious practices and to show respect for the right of free expression.
Former President, Nobel Laureate Jimmy Carter Speaks at UC Irvine
5/3/2007 — On May 3, Chancellor Michael Drake and 3,400 students, faculty, staff and alumni attended a lecture by former President Jimmy Carter at the Bren Events Center.
Global Warming Conference Encourages Local Action
4/27/2007 — Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed more than 300 campus and community guests to the Cities and Global Climate Change conference hosted by UC Irvine’s Newkirk Center for Science and Society on April 27.
Former President of Ireland, Rights Activist Mary Robinson Speaks at UC Irvine
4/19/2007 — On April 19, Chancellor Michael Drake and more than 300 campus and community guests attended a lecture by Mary Robinson, the former president of Ireland and U.N. high commissioner for human rights.
UC Irvine Honors Chemistry Department, Nobel Laureates Rowland and Molina
4/12/2007 — Chancellor Michael Drake and more than 350 campus and community guests celebrated the achievements of UC Irvine’s Department of Chemistry on April 12.
High School Honors Students Visit UC Irvine
3/10/2007 — More than 1,500 high school students and their families attended Honors Experience Day in March at UC Irvine.
Newly Elected Officials Visit UC Irvine
1/25/2007 — On Jan. 25, Chancellor Michael Drake and more than 140 campus and community guests welcomed a group of newly elected officials to UC Irvine.
Harvard Law Scholar Headlines UC Irvine’s MLK Symposium
1/18/2007 — Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed Harvard Professor Charles Ogletree to UC Irvine’s Crystal Cove Auditorium Jan. 18 as keynote speaker for the 23rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium.
UC Irvine Honors Inaugural Class of Nursing Students
1/9/2007 — Chancellor Michael Drake and more than 60 campus and community guests convened Jan. 9 at the Bren Events Center to honor UC Irvine’s inaugural class of nursing students.
UC Irvine Celebrates Opening of Sue and Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center
12/12/2006 — On Dec. 12, Chancellor Michael Drake helped officially open the Sue and Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center, which promotes basic and clinical research and training in the field of stem cell biology.
UC Irvine Community Celebrates Approval of Law School
12/7/2006 — Chancellor Michael Drake joined more than 300 campus and community guests Dec. 7 at the Bren Events Center to celebrate the UC Regents approval of the UC Irvine School of Law.
Talk by U.N. Adviser Launches Chancellor’s Distinguished Fellows Series
11/8/2006 — On Nov. 8, Chancellor Michael Drake welcomed Dr. David Hamburg to UC Irvine’s Beckman Center as the first speaker in the 2006-07 Chancellor’s Distinguished Fellows Series.
Chancellor, Scholarship Winners Meet Dalai Lama
9/12/2006 — Accompanied by Chancellor Michael Drake and Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Manuel Gómez, UCI undergraduates Rajiv Ramdeo and Aswathi Sreedharan, recipients of the inaugural XIV Dalai Lama Endowed Scholarship, met with His Holiness the Dalai Lama Sept. 12 in Pasadena.
Chancellor Meets Jewish Community Leaders
8/24/2006 — About 70 Jewish community leaders gathered Aug. 24 at the Newport Beach home of Jodi and Martin Greenbaum to meet with Chancellor Michael Drake and discuss ways to promote greater understanding between students of diverse backgrounds and beliefs, an issue of particular concern for the Jewish community.
OC Black Chamber Honors Chancellor
8/19/2006 — On Aug. 19, more than 800 guests convened for the Orange County Black Chamber of Commerce’s 15th Annual Awards Banquet, during which Chancellor Michael Drake received the 2006 Community Leadership Award.
Chancellor Visits Graduate Student Leaders
5/10/2006 — It’s not every day that graduate students cook up a dinner of barbecued steak, vegetarian enchiladas, spinach salad and homemade apple pie.