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UC Irvine Receives Historic $50 Million Gift from Joe C. Wen Family to Boost Public Health and Cardiovascular Research

Issue # 0208

Author

Joshua Tjia
19 Jul

In this Irvine Insider Issue . . .

😁 Laugh Of The Day

🌤️ Irvine Weather

🌴🌺🩴 OluKai's New Irvine Store: An Immersive Hawaiian Shopping Experience with Premium Sandals

🔥🧯 OCFA Hiring: Accountant Position Available

🍔 The Habit Burger Grill's Double Charburger Wins Best Fast-Food Burger; Loyalty Members Get Free Burgers

🐺🐾 Wildlife Safety Tips: Coyote Identification Session

🎨🖌️ Teen/Tween Craft Workshops at Irvine Heritage Park Library: Join Every Monday in July

🏥💵 UC Irvine Receives Historic $50 Million Gift from Joe C. Wen Family to Boost Public Health and Cardiovascular Research

🦋🌾 Volunteer Event to Support Monarch Butterflies in Bommer Canyon on July 31

🎶🎧 Discover the Exciting Events Coming to Irvine's New Amphitheater at Great Park Live

🎼🎼 Upcoming High School Music Calendar

🐈🐈‍⬛ Adopt a Cat Today and Discover the Joys of Feline Friendship at Irvine Animal Care Center

🏃🏽 UC Irvine Grad Josh Farmer to Represent U.S. at 2024 Thorpe Cup in Germany

🚧🏗️ Renovation Complete: UC Irvine's Crawford Hall Upgrades to Match Bren Events Center

🏀🏐🎾⚾ UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

🏀🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

🏀 Rusty Van Cleave Named New Boys' Basketball Coach at Beckman High

🏈🎾 High School Athletics Calendar

🚔🎧 Suspected Thief Steals Electronics from Target at Spectrum, Flees Store

🍏🥭🍑 Local Farmers Markets

🌟🏪🎉Irvine’s Best Kept Secrets: Is Your Business One of Them?

📅📅 Lots of Local Events

📞💡 Useful Contact Information

The sky once stayed up all night trying figure out where the sun went

Then it dawned on him.

We hope this joke brings some laughter to your day! 😁

OluKai's New Irvine Store: An Immersive Hawaiian Shopping Experience with Premium Sandals

OluKai's new store at Irvine Spectrum Center offers an immersive shopping experience reminiscent of a Hawaiian beach house. Vice President Kerry Konrady highlights the comfort of their sandals, designed to mimic the feeling of bare feet in wet sand. Founded in Irvine in 2005, OluKai's sandals were previously available only in Hawaii or select retailers. The new Irvine store, their first mainland location, showcases a range of products and serves as a hub for events. Co-founder Bill Worthington's vision of a premium, comfortable, and stylish sandal has driven the brand's success, and the store embodies the aloha spirit with its unique shopping environment.

OCFA Hiring: Accountant Position Available

Orange County Fire Authority is hiring an accountant to join their growing team. Apply now here.

#JoinOCFA

The Habit Burger Grill's Double Charburger Wins Best Fast-Food Burger; Loyalty Members Get Free Burgers

The Habit Burger Grill’s Double Charburger was recently named the best fast-food burger in a USA Today poll. To celebrate, the chain offers its loyalty members a free Double Charburger with a $5 minimum purchase, available automatically in rewards accounts from July 19-30. New members can register until Sept. 18 to access the deal. The Double Charburger features two chargrilled beef patties, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mayo on a toasted bun. Habit’s tempura green beans, chicken club, and roasted garlic cauliflower also won awards for best side dish, chicken sandwich, and healthful innovations. Founded in Santa Barbara in 1969, The Habit Burger Grill now has 380 locations across 14 states and internationally.

Wildlife Safety Tips: Coyote Identification Session

Cosmopolitan Coyotes In-Person (Tuesday, July 23 at 6pm): Learn about coyotes and other wild animals from a conservation coach with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The session will cover identification and safety tips for encounters with wildlife. Located at the Myford Garage next to the library. For more info, email [email protected].

Teen/Tween Craft Workshops at Irvine Heritage Park Library: Join Every Monday in July

Teens and tweens can join in-person craft sessions at Irvine Heritage Park Library every Monday in July at 2 PM. Enjoy Tiny Treats and Tiny Art (July 22), and Cyanotype Printing (July 29). These sessions are for ages 12 and up, with no registration required, but supplies are limited.

UC Irvine Receives Historic $50 Million Gift from Joe C. Wen Family to Boost Public Health and Cardiovascular Research

UC Irvine received a $50 million donation from Joe C. Wen and his family, the largest ever from a donor under 50 and the first to name a University of California school after a Taiwanese American. The gift will support the newly established Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health and enhance cardiovascular research and care at UCI. This follows a $20 million donation in 2022. The funds will create endowments to boost UCI’s public health and cardiology programs, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in healthcare. The UC Board of Regents approved renaming UCI’s public health program to honor the Wen family's generosity.

Volunteer Event to Support Monarch Butterflies in Bommer Canyon on July 31

Join Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks on July 31, from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Bommer Canyon to help water milkweed and nectar plants for Monarch butterflies. No experience is necessary, but pre-registration is required.

Discover the Exciting Events Coming to Irvine's New Amphitheater at Great Park Live

An exciting lineup of events is coming to Great Park Live, Irvine’s new amphitheater! Don't miss out on the fun—purchase tickets and get all the details at greatparklive.com.

#GreatParkLive #YourGreatPark #IrvineNights #WeAreIrvine #GreatPark

We will resume with the high school music calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

Adopt a Cat Today and Discover the Joys of Feline Friendship at Irvine Animal Care Center

Is your home ready for a feline companion? Cats are not only independent but also affectionate, with purrs that can ease anxiety and lower blood pressure They have unique personalities, making it easy to find one that suits your vibe. Visit the Irvine Animal Care Center to meet cats looking for their forever homes. Learn more about the adoption process and available pets at cityofirvine.org/irvine-animal-care-center/adopt-pet.

#AdoptDontShop #CatLife #FelineFriends #IrvineAnimalCareCenter #IrvineAnimals #WeAreIrvine

UC Irvine Grad Josh Farmer to Represent U.S. at 2024 Thorpe Cup in Germany

UC Irvine alumnus Josh Farmer will represent the U.S. at the 2024 Thorpe Cup in Wetzlar, Germany, on July 20-21. The Thorpe Cup is a track and field event where the U.S. and Germany compete in decathlon and heptathlon. Farmer, a three-time All-American, was selected based on his performance at the U.S. Olympic Trials. He joins a team that includes Sam Black, Ryan Talbot, Denim Rogers, Hunter Jones, Daniel Spencer, and Hakim McMorris. Farmer, who recently graduated with a master's in demographic and social analysis, holds a personal record of 7,703 points in the decathlon. The Thorpe Cup decathlon events will take place over two days, starting on July 20 with the 100m and concluding on July 21 with the 1500m.

Renovation Complete: UC Irvine's Crawford Hall Upgrades to Match Bren Events Center

UC Irvine's Crawford Hall, an original athletic facility from 1963, just finished a renovation with a new playing surface matching the Bren Events Center court. The hall, known for its historic moments like Kevin Magee's basketball achievements and recent volleyball upsets, now have a refreshed look. Women's volleyball head coach Ashlie Hain praised the updated facility for maintaining its historic charm and enhancing the home court advantage.

UCI Anteaters Upcoming Home Games

We will resume with UCI’s athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall quarter.

🏐⚽🏀 Upcoming home games for the IVC LASERS

We will resume with IVC’s athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

Rusty Van Cleave Named New Boys' Basketball Coach at Beckman High

Veteran coach Rusty Van Cleave has been named the new boys' basketball coach at Beckman High School, replacing Lucas Armstrong, who stepped down due to work commitments. Armstrong led Beckman to a 14-14 record last season and 14-11 the previous year. Van Cleave, known for his successful tenures at Foothill, Ocean View, and Mission Viejo, will officially take over after the summer program concludes.

High School Athletics Calendar

We will resume with the high school athletic calendar events when the schedule is available for the fall semester.

Suspected Thief Steals Electronics from Target at Spectrum, Flees Store

On July 8, a suspected thief entered Target at the Spectrum, removed security devices from JBL Bluetooth headphones and a wireless Playstation controller, and concealed them in his bag. Upon noticing a Target employee watching him, he fled the store. If you recognize this individual, please email [email protected].

Irvine’s Best Kept Secrets: Is Your Business One of Them?

We know our community is brimming with businesses that have fascinating stories and big hearts. If you’re a local business owner making waves, crafting unique experiences, or simply putting a smile on our faces, we want to chat with you! “Irvine Insider” is eager to shine a light on the unsung heroes of our city. Let’s collaborate and let the community know what makes your business special.

Click the link below and fill out the Local Business Spotlight Application Form to be featured and let’s celebrate the spirit of Irvine together!

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  • Kaiser Permanente Irvine Farmers Market

  • Saturday Farmers Market at Mariners Church Irvine

    • When: Saturday, 8 AM - 12 PM

    • Where: 5428 Bonita Canyon Dr, Irvine, CA 92603

  • Great Park Certified Farmers Market

  • Manassero Farmers

    • When: Daily, 9 AM - 4:30 PM

    • Where: 33 Irvine Valley, Irvine, CA 92604

  • Tanaka Farms

    • When: Daily, 9 AM - 5 PM

    • Where: 5380 3/4 University Dr, Irvine, CA 92612

    • More Info:Tanaka Farms

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