“Trump supporters are less likely than the Democrats to be registered to vote, which means that if Trump wants to win here, he’s going to have to convince his supporters to register and then vote.”—Dean Jon Gould Jon Gould UC Irvine UCI Social Ecology

Archivist of the U.S. Dr. Colleen Shogan is this year's UC Irvine School of UCI Social Ecology commencement speaker, Dean Jon Gould announced. She oversees preservation the nation's most important historical federal records, including presidential documents. tinyurl.com/ColleenShogan

Whether you celebrate it as Labor Day, Law Day, or just as an excuse to dance around a maypole, Happy May Day today.

Dean of the UC Irvine School of UCI Social Ecology Jon Gould breaks down for the O.C. Register what presidential primary data shows when it comes to the November general election chances for Donald Trump and President Joe Biden. tinyurl.com/bdfcxhhw

Congratulations to UC Irvine Healthcare on the opening of their new facility. I was the 2nd patient this morning for a routine blood draw and received the usual excellent care from the team that just moved over to the new facility in Irvine.

“Orange County has become the true purple county in America to watch. So, you see things happening here, they are a harbinger of what’s coming nationally.”—Dean Jon Gould on FOX 11 Los Angeles Jon Gould UC Irvine UCI Social Ecology

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Thanks to @ucsb for hosting the University of California social science deans today. We had plenty to discuss.

The UCI-OC Poll is a lead story in Los Angeles Times today!

Many O.C. residents skeptical of election results, potentially swaying key races, poll finds
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Interesting talk this morning at an UC Irvine retreat by former California Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye, now CEO of Public Policy Institute of California.

Yes, that's yours truly quoted in this story. ocregister.com/2024/04/25/wha…

Acclaimed psychologist Roxane Cohen Silver of UC Irvine has been elected a member by the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. “Election to the Academy is one of the highest honors a scholar can receive, and she is most deserving,” says School of UCI Social Ecology Dean Jon Gould. tinyurl.com/mr46j3ux

Social media can be a useful tool for marginalized communities during extreme weather, finds a study co-authored by Nicola Ulibarri, a UC Irvine associate professor in UCI Department of Urban Planning and Public Policy. Lead author Omar Pérez Figueroa of University of Illinois received his PhD from the same UCI dept. tinyurl.com/3z3sz5pz

What am I doing chatting with the famous Mike Madrid? He will be the host of UCI Social Ecology's new podcast on Orange County, California, the epitome of the truly 'purple' county and a harbinger of the country's political future. Look for the podcast this summer.

Tonight marks the start of Passover. In my family, as we celebrate freedom, we also commit to the fight against injustice wherever it is found.

🌍 Happy #EarthDay from UC Irvine School of Social_Ecology! 🌿 From our UCI Department of Urban Planning and Public Policy scholars studying the impact of climate-induced disasters to our Climate and Urban Sustainability Program (CUSP), we are committed to making positive change for a #sustainablefuture . #EarthDay 2024

. UC Irvine UCI Social Ecology Senior Fellow Mike Madrid emphasizes the importance of Latino voter power at Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Timesfob Festival of Books. USC

If it's 6:39am on a Saturday, I'm headed where?

I made my contribution. Have you made yours to help our students?

UCI Giving Day 2024 givingday.uci.edu/giving-day/803… #UCIGivingDay

Heed UC Irvine UCI Social Ecology Dean Jon Gould's advice: 'Today, you can skip your morning Starbucks run, stop by the #UCIGivingDay All In Café in the courtyard near SE1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.' Donate any amount for a cold brew! givingday.uci.edu/socialecology #fieldstudy #allinforall

Did you know that every dollar directed to UC Irvine #fieldstudy for today's #UCIGivingDay will be matched by generous donors Amy Ng and UCI Social Ecology alum Pete Fischler, up to $5,000? Let's hit that goal, Anteaters, friends & family. givingday.uci.edu/socialecology #allinforall