WHEN/WHERE: 10:30-11:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 at the Bren Events Center (grid D6, bldg. 901 oncampus map: http://communications.uci.edu//documents/pdf/UCI_14_map_campus_core.pdf)
INFORMATION: Media planning to attend should contact Cathy Lawhon at 949-824-1151 orclawhon@uci.edu. Parking is complimentary for media who RSVP.
BACKGROUND: Highlights will include remarks from Chancellor Howard Gillman and Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Thomas Parham, university-themed trivia, special performances, prizes and an appearance by UCI mascot Peter the Anteater. Culminating the event, Anteaters will gather for commemorative aerial photo shoot in the Bren Events Center to spell out “UCI 50.”
Nearly 400 participants have also signed up for the annual stocking-stuffing party sponsored by UCI Staff Assembly, which will follow the rally. The goal is to assemble 500 holiday stockings for children served through the Olive Crest organization. Papa John’s and Trader Joe’s will supply food and drink for the volunteers.
