From the Oakland Tribune:

According to new research by Frank D. Bean, sociology Chancellor’s Professor, pathways to legalization and citizenship appear to take on greater significance for overcoming disadvantages in Mexican American educational attainment than previously thought.

Tune in to KPFK 90.7 Sunday, Feb. 5 at 12:30 p.m. to hear UCI sociologist David Smith discuss inequality in America as part of the ongoing "Insighters" series.

Live streaming is available.

The International Studies Public Forum (ISPF) presents

"Do Constitutions Matter?"
with Tom Ginsburg, University of Chicago

Thursday, February 16, 2012
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Social Science Plaza A, Room 1100

This lecture is co-sponsored by the UCI Center for the Study of Democracy.

For further information, please contact Sandy Cushman, scushman@uci.edu or 949-824-3344.

From NPR:

The UCI Center for the Study of Democracy presents the annual Jack W. Peltason Lecture:

“Reflections on Washington Past, Present, and Future”
with Dennis Hastert, Former Speaker of the House

Thursday, February 23, 2012
12:30–1:50 p.m.
Biological Sciences III, Room 1200 (bldg 519 on campus map)

From the SF Chronicle:

The roots of the South African Cape vineyards date back to the 1600s. A main stop along the international spice shipping route, the region’s climate and varying soil types proved to be excellent growing conditions for what was then a widely used remedy for scurvy: wine. Despite its rich heritage, it wasn’t until the late 1990s that the country’s vintage came to be recognized internationally alongside more established favorites.

From the Sacramento Bee:

From the OC Register: