Thanksgiving lunch at UC Irvine draws international students
Irvine UC Irvine hosted a free Thanksgiving lunch in the Pine Commons drawing 300 plus international students many away from home. Freshman Ann Chen from Hangzhou sampled sweet potato casserole while Iranian grad students Siavash Ebrahimi and Sarah Ahmadi described long absences from family due to sanctions. Scholars Ning Yu and Wei Xu and Yu’s visiting family joined, highlighting immersion programs and shared meals as a bridge to home.
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Planning Commission to weigh marijuana ban in Irvine
Irvine Planning Commission will consider recommending a local ban on all marijuana activities ahead of a state licensing law. The panel will review prohibiting cultivation by patients or caregivers for personal use and delivery to or from Irvine. The five member advisory board meets at City Hall.
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Holiday Gift Picks From Irvine Company Shopping Centers
Irvine Company Retail Properties highlights top tech and gift ideas for the 2015 season. Shoppers can find iPads, Apple Watches, GoPro cameras, and 4K TVs at Best Buy Irvine Market Place, with Star Wars themed items and Nixon Star Wars collabs at Irvine Spectrum Center. Jewelry offers from Treuhart’s Fine Jewelry in Woodbridge Village Center, plus accessories at Apple Store and other outlets. Information line provided.
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