The UCI Medal Awards
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A History of Excellence
The Medal was first awarded in 1984 when the medallion went to UC Irvine's founding Chancellor, Daniel G. Aldrich, Jr. It was the beginning of a tradition – started by then-Chancellor Jack W. Peltason – giving formal and lifelong recognition to individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to UC Irvine's mission, spirit and vision.
The Medal is the highest honor the university bestows, and with each presentation it has taken on the prestige of those who receive it. Former medalists include Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners, authors, inventors, captains of industry, scientists and pioneers in virtually every field of endeavor. They have challenged our intellects, elevated our spirits and opened doors for UC Irvine that have led the campus into the distinguished ranks of America's top-tier public research universities.
Event Details
“The UCI Medal Awards – Shaping the Future”
Saturday, Oct. 05, 2013
Bren Events Center on the UC Irvine Campus
About the University of California, Irvine: Founded in 1965, UCI is a top-ranked university dedicated to research, scholarship and community service. Led by Chancellor Michael Drake since 2005, UCI is among the most dynamic campuses in the University of California system, with nearly 28,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 1,100 faculty and 9,000 staff. Orange County's largest employer, UCI contributes an annual economic impact of $4.2 billion. For more UCI news, visit www.today.uci.edu.
Video Links
- Medal Awards Recaps
- 2012 Medal Awards
- 2011 Medal Awards
- 2010 Medal Awards
- 2009 Medal Awards
- Thank You Videos
- Thank you from UCI students
- Regent Scholars say "Thank you"
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