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‘Americans and the Holocaust’ traveling exhibit arrives at UC Irvine’s Jack Langson Library

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Students of history can now visit UC Irvine’s Jack Langson Library to view “Americans and the Holocaust,” a traveling exhibition that speaks to the knowledge, thoughts and fears of the American public of World War II and its impact in Europe.

The exhibit opened on Wednesday and will run through March 9 in the library’s lobby.

This is the first time the exhibition has gone on tour, according to historian, archivist and curator for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Rebecca Erbelding. The exhibition is sponsored by both the museum and the American Library Assn.

“The tour was slated to begin in March 2020, and obviously that quickly changed,” said Erbelding. “We have four identical exhibits that tour simultaneously, allowing us to reach 50 university and public libraries over the span of the tour. The rescheduled tour began in late 2021 and will continue until late 2023.”

It was funded by Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine, the Bildner family and Jane and Daniel Och.

The university is among the third group of libraries to receive the exhibition but is the only one in Southern California.

The process to bring the exhibit to UC Irvine took nearly three years.

University librarian Lorelei Tanji said library officials initially submitted the application in July 2019 after hearing about the exhibit from Rep. Katie Porter (D-Irvine), who saw it at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. They got word of approval to showcase the exhibit in October that same year.

Erbelding said the museum received applications from over 250 libraries and was evaluating them on the basis of the creativity and strength of their program plans, the support for the exhibit within the community and the reasons the library wanted to host the tour.

Erbelding also said they picked UC Irvine based off of their application and the depth of the library’s existing programming.

“Many libraries wrote of antisemitic actions within their communities or a general lack of knowledge about the Holocaust and felt that the exhibit could bring people together for important conversations,” said Erbelding.

Orange County is no exception to that.

Hate crimes increased by 35% in 2020 , according to a report released by nonprofit Orange County Human Relations Commission.

At least 112 hate crimes and 263 hate incidents — hate-motivated attacks that did not rise to the level of a crime — were documented by local law enforcement, educational institutions, community organizations and individuals that year, with a number of them directed at the Asian American community.

At least 94 of 103 reported incidents that were motivated by religious prejudice were antisemitic.

“We were excited to apply [to host the exhibition] for a couple of reasons. One, it would be so neat to bring an exhibit from Washington, D.C. for the campus and the Orange County community and region to see because many people might not have had a chance,” said Tanji. “But, the other reason we applied is because the topic was so appealing.

“The topic is ‘Americans and the Holocaust’ and most exhibits about the Holocaust and World War II, they tend to focus on what happened in Europe. What this exhibit does switches the focus onto the United States and it really asks the questions of: What did Americans know and what more could have been done?”

Tanji said library officials felt it was intriguing to think about an exhibit that explores the issues, motives and pressures that Americans were experiencing in relationship to World War II.

She said she had read about the growth of antisemitism and acknowledged the recent attack on a Texas synagogue . She felt that having an exhibition of this nature acknowledges the fact that antisemitism did not only just exist in the 1930s and 1940s — which the exhibit focuses on — but remains present today and continues to impact the Jewish community.

“We’re really thinking of this as an educational thing for students in particular for UCI but also for the community,” Tanji said.

The university is also hosting several events virtually around the exhibit and curated its own complementary exhibit called “Snapshots of Orange County in the 1940s: Spaces, Places, Faces” that focuses on the cultural, political and social landscape of the county at the same time. That exhibit will be on display through the fall.

Visitors are welcome at either of the exhibits at the Jack Langson Library any time during regular library hours. For more information on upcoming panels or the exhibits, visit lib.uci.edu/americans .

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Dear Chancellor’s Advisory Council colleagues,

Kim Kanatani, inaugural museum director for the Jack and Shanaz Langson Institute and Museum of California Art (Langson IMCA), has announced her resignation effective March 28, 2024. We will name an interim director in the coming weeks, and a search to fill the position will commence soon.

During her tenure, Kim oversaw the preliminary planning for UC Irvine’s museum initiative; development of Langson IMCA’s conceptual and strategic plans; enhancement of the collection with art conservation projects and acquisitions; new research and scholarship; and professional development and career training for UCI undergraduate and graduate students. She also led the initiation of arts education programs for K-12 schools in the greater Irvine area. Under her direction, museum staff and guest curators organized 19 exhibitions with related public programming.

Prior to joining UCI, Kim led educational initiatives at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York for 18 years, rising to deputy director in 2010. She also held senior positions at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery.

In announcing her resignation, Kim shared, “I came to Langson IMCA in 2019 with the intention to formulate a collaborative vision for the future of the museum and institute and advance the development of a purpose-built facility. My team and I have articulated a vision around which our exhibitions, programs and pedagogical pursuits align. Whereas I have been honored to help lay this essential groundwork, I have decided to return to New York and explore opportunities for the next phase of my career in the non-profit cultural sector. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to the UCI community—especially the faculty and students—and cadre of artists, scholars, donors, and colleagues with whom I have had the great honor to work.”

Please join me in thanking Kim for her service to UCI and wishing her well in her future endeavors. Feel free to share this information with members of your teams as appropriate.

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Langson IMCA kindly asks that UCI-affiliated groups of any size submit a Group Visit Request Form.

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A Self-Guided Group Visit is appropriate for groups who are interested in viewing the exhibition independently. Please note that Visitor Experience staff and UCI student Gallery Guides are available to answer questions during your visit.

Self-Guided K-12 School Visits are not permitted. For more information about School Visits, please email Sofia Gutierrez, Associate Director of Education and Community Engagement, at [email protected].

Due to limited space in the interim museum and to avoid scheduling conflicts, Langson IMCA requires that all Self-Guided Groups of MORE THAN 8 PEOPLE submit a Group Visit Request Form at least two weeks in advance.

To schedule a Self-Guided Group Visit for LESS THAN 8 PEOPLE , please contact Julie Delliquanti, Visitor Experience Manager, at 949-476-0003 or [email protected].

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IRVINE, Calif. (March 21, 2024)   — University of California, Irvine School of Law ( UCI Law ) Distinguished Professor of Law  Joseph F.C. DiMento  has been elected a Fellow of the  American Bar Foundation (ABF) . Membership is limited to just one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction. Members are nominated by their peers and selected by the ABF Board.  

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In his decades of teaching, Professor DiMento has written more than a dozen books and taught courses on a wide variety of subjects, including international law, land use and urban and regional planning, domestic and international environmental law, administrative law and regulation, and animal law. He holds joint appointments at UCI in Transportation Studies, the UCI School of Social Ecology ’s Urban Planning and Policy, and Criminology, Law and Society departments, and the UCI Paul Merage School of Business . Professor DiMento also served for almost 10 years as the director of UCI’s Newkirk Center for Science and Society . 

Professor DiMento’s recent book, “ Polar Shift: The Arctic Sustained ” (Anthem Press 2022), which is now available in Russian , addresses how to sustain the Arctic’s richness, beauty, and local and global value. The book describes programs specifically created to protect the Arctic region and presents competing ideas of how it can be improved with specific recommendations. 

Professor DiMento received his B.A. in Government, from Harvard College cum laude , and obtained a Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning and a J.D. from the University of Michigan. 

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Typically, in your first and second year at UCI, most, if any, of your essay writing will come in the form of assignments where you are asked to cap your thoughts, ideas, and references in about 3-5 pages. Perhaps toward the end of a writing course or as a final assignment, you may be asked to build on those smaller assignments to create a 25–50-page essay, which can undeniably seem pretty daunting at first. Even longer than those can be the “essays” written for a dissertation, publication, or scholarship.

No need to sweat, the UCI Writing Center has got you covered with a few helpful tips for making the transition from shorter written assignments to long-form writing.

What Counts as “Long-form Writing”?

Long-form writing or long-form content is traditionally understood as “an article that’s longer that 1,000 words.” That’s about 4 pages, doubled spaced. In academia however, the term “long-form writing” encapsulates those pieces that begin at around 10-25 pages all the way up to 100-200+ page dissertations. Long-form writing in this context can also be understood as those assignments that require a lengthy planning process, a large volume of texts and resources for citing, and possibly, additional help or guidance from a faculty member or mentor. Review our tips below for getting started and check out the quotes we’ve included throughout from real writing center graduate-level consultants who have plenty of experience in the subject of long-form writing!

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We’ve all had the experience of pulling an all-nighter to get that final essay finished and submitted shortly before the due date. I’m also sure that, as writers, planners, and doomsday preppers, sometimes it may seem easier to start working only after we’ve perfectly outlined every bit of our paper. While outlining is essential and is a great place to start and revisit throughout the writing process, for long-form writing projects, it is much more useful to write as you go. ‘Writing as you go’ can include anything from freewriting, developing a paragraph, revising some sentences or organization. Especially with longer page limits and many more resources and materials to work through, writing as you go allows you to stay organized and on top of your writing which will help you feel less overwhelmed by the process from start to finish.

“Aim to figure out how much reading/research you’ll need to do before starting a new chapter! Creating a working outline that is broken down into distinct chapters and breaking up each of those chapters into distinct sections is a great way to start!” -Deni, CEWC Graduate Writing Tutor

“Use your argument as a through line (i.e., every idea should be moving the argument forward in some way, or else consider getting rid of it)” -Tariq, CEWC Graduate Writing Tutor

Pay Attention to Topic Sentences and Transitions

Topic sentences act as their own singular units to guide our readers into our body paragraphs. Each topic sentence is individual, and should be able to stand alone clearly, but it will also always be connected to the overall thesis in your writing. Each topic sentence also serves different purpose by providing distinct and specific singular points in their own respective paragraph, but they all ultimately support our writing and the main message we want to convey.

When composing a topic sentence, consider the following questions:

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• How will this one lesson support my overall thesis?
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“Just like tree branches have common ground with the tree’s trunk, your topic sentences have natural common ground with your thesis. By referencing your thesis in each topic sentence to show connection, you will naturally and seamlessly transition from one paragraph to the next.” -Jess, CEWC Writing Consultant

Incorporate Headings, Subheadings, and Chapters

Using effective transitions can help you smoothly incorporate different examples, ideas, and resources into an essay of any length. Specifically, for long-form writing projects, using heading and subheadings throughout your paper can organize the content in your essay and guide your reader, and can also allow provide your reader a ‘short break’ in between reading longer pieces of text. To incorporate headings and subheadings, use a heading whenever you are switching subjects and want to outline the main idea of a section. Similarly, use subheadings to delineate the varying subsections underneath the main idea. Headings and subheadings enable longer texts and differing topics and subtopics to be clearly differentiated by your reader, yet linked in a way that can be clearly understood and appreciated.

“Create effective transitions between paragraphs to help the reader follow the different steps of your argument and create effective transitions between sentences for the same reason” -Jessie, CEWC Writing Consultant

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Particularly useful for subjects outside of the Humanities, using charts and graphs throughout your writing can effectively break-up longer pieces of text, much like headings and subheadings can. Try to use charts and graphs where useful.

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Once you’ve finished the bulk of your draft, don’t forget to give yourself enough time during the editing stage to proofread your writing and work out any final problems or concerns. Sometimes, the editing stage can take weeks or even months to get through, so be sure you are giving yourself the time you need to thoroughly revise your final draft. For additional support, remember to make an appointment with us at the Writing Center!

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UCI Libraries Extend Building Hours for Finals

Need a late-night study spot for your finals? The Gateway Study Center will be open 24 hours starting November 30. Beginning December 3, the Langson Library and Science Library will also be extending their hours until 2 a.m. Further library hours are available on the library hours webpage .

Those visiting these Libraries past 11 p.m. will need a UC ID card to remain in or enter the buildings. Study room reservations will also reflect the Libraries’ hour changes. A full list of the Libraries’ study spaces can be found in the study space locator .

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Inclusive and Welcoming Library Spaces Task Force

In January 2022, the Inclusive and Welcoming Library Spaces Task Force was charged with recommending changes, improvements, or other initiatives to enhance inclusiveness and accessibility in library spaces. Over the next 18 months the task force conducted environmental scans, a focus group, and a campuswide survey which received over 900 responses from students. Since that time a number of initiatives to further inclusivity and feelings of belonging in our spaces were identified and are currently underway:

• Refresh of the Langson Library Lobby. Completed Winter 2024.
• Improved wayfinding in our buildings. Coming Fall 2024.
• Sensory maps. Coming Fall 2024.
• Displays of student work in our spaces. Coming Spring 2024.

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• Library Search - UCI Catalog
• Databases A-Z
• Digital Collections
• Journals@UCI
• Libraries Worldwide (WorldCat)
• Find Online Resources
• Special Collections & Archives
• More Collections...
• Call Numbers
• Floor Plans
• Locations and Directions
• Study Spaces
• Library Administration
• Staff Directory
• Subject Librarians
• Course Reserves
• Getting a Library Card
• Interlibrary Loan
• Suggest a Title
• Technology & Equipment
• Multimedia Resources Center
• Poster Printing
• One Button Studio
• Printing & Scanning
• 3D Printing
• Special Software

Instruction

• Instruction Services
• Request Instruction
• Online Tutorials
• Policy For Non-UCI Groups

Research Advice

• Ask a Librarian
• Databases to Get You Started
• Publish Open Access
• Research Guides
• Research Tools...
• Theses & Dissertations
• More Services...

Digital Scholarship

• Digital Scholarship Home
• Tools and Resources
• Workshops and Events
• Virtual Tour
• Visit the Libraries
• Comments and Suggestions
• Library Departments and Service Desks
• Report a Library Incident
• More Contacts...
• About UCI Libraries
• Facts & Figures
• Library Publications
• Organizational Chart
• Projects & Initiatives
• Social Impact
• Strategic Plan

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• Library Events
• Student Displays Program
• Chat with a Librarian
• Thesis and Dissertation Formatting
• Research Consultation
• Connect From Off-Campus
• Create Bibliographies
• Find an Article
• Find a Book
• Modify/Reset Library PIN
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Library Hours

UC ID Cards are required to stay in Gateway Study Center after 11pm. During extended hours of Finals week, UC ID cards are required to stay in all library buildings after 11pm.