Peer reviewers confidentially fill out a one-page form evaluating the merits of a proposed pilot research project within their fields of expertise. Proposals are generally 10 to 15 pages in length. Each one is read by several reviewers and is ranked for funding by the research center's Dean's AIDS Advisory Committee. The University of California is holding a year-long celebration of the humanities to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Humanities Initiative. The initiative, begun in 1987, has provided funding for faculty research fellowships, graduate student fellowships, campus-based organized research and the Humanities Research Institute, located on the UC Irvine campus.
All events are open to the public, particularly high school students.
No More The President's Office recently approved the disestablishment of the Department of Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering, effective July 1. Information on the change can be found on the Chancellor's Office planning and analysis website, which provides a status report on proposed changes in academic programs and units. The ASUC Art Studio offers a variety of classes and workshops as well as studio space and equipment for ceramics, photography, printmaking, videomaking and computer-based art work. Students and members of the campus and local communities are welcome to participate. The darkroom, print-making studio, video facilities and computer lab are rented to members by the hour.