March 13, 2018 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. SBSG 1517 Drawing on twelve years of fieldwork, over 200 interviews, archival and survey research, the talk focuses on how transitional justice developed as an idea around which a loosely structured movement emerged and professionalized, making truth commissions a standard response to mass […]
February 28, 2018 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. EH 1200 The screening will begin at 7:00, followed by an audience discussion. On Wednesday, February 28th, the UCI Blum Center for Poverty Alleviation and Distinguished Visiting Scholar Martín Burt will be hosting a film screening of “Daughters of the Forest.” Join us […]
February 27th, 2018 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m Social Ecology I, Rm. 112 (map) The Blum Center offers many opportunities for students to enrich their education, whether it be PP&D 115, Global Service Scholars, or the Civic & Community Engagement Minor. If you’re interested in learning more about the Blum […]
February 13, 2018 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. SBSG 5105 As a follow-up to the Panel & Workshop event, the Blum Center for Poverty Alleviation is hosting a luncheon with Professor Richard Matthew and representatives from the Tiyya Foundation. Join us for an in-depth discussion of the innovative ideas and solutions […]
January 16, 2018 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. UCI Student Center Emerald Bay B The UCI Blum Center for Poverty Alleviation will be participating in a discussion and workshop regarding the current refugee framework and its challenges. Students and faculty will come together to suggest reforms and share concrete steps we […]
January 10, 2018 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. School of Business Workshop begins at 5:30, followed by a reception and mixer. Calling all entrepreneurs! The 2018 UCI New Venture Competition offers all UC Irvine students, staff and researchers the opportunity to form a team, launch a startup and potentially fund their […]
Wednesday, November 15 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Merage Auditorium Join us for an event featuring leaders in social enterprise as they share their challenges and solutions in making a real difference in the community. Students and community leaders are invited to attend. Food provided and prizes for students who submit […]
November 8, 2017 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. School of Business Registration begins at 5:30, followed by a reception and question/answer session. Calling all entrepreneurs! The 2018 UCI New Venture Competition offers all UC Irvine students, staff and researchers the opportunity to form a team, launch a startup and potentially fund […]
Week 7 is Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week! To see the detailed event list, visit this site. The Blum Center for Poverty Alleviation is involved in several of the events throughout the week:
November 7, 2017 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Executive Commons, MPAA To RSVP, visit: bit.ly/SeminarNov7 Join us for an Innovation Seminar with a focus on Energy Efficiency in Buildings & Distributed Energy Resources. Including a keynote speech and reception, the event is a great opportunity to bring together professors, researchers, students, […]