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Gifts

UCI memorabilia and gifts, including fresh flowers and leis for $8-$30, are available for purchase at the ceremonies.

Gift suggestions available prior to the ceremonies include:

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  • Senior Class Giving Campaign
  • Graduating classes have left their legacy to the campus in the form of a gift from UCI seniors to the university community. This effort ensures that the Anteaters after them will have access to the same -- or better -- high-quality education. This year, the Class of 2009 has plans to leave its own legacy of giving, by encouraging each graduate to donate ANY amount to ANY area of campus. Seniors can give to ANY UCI fundraising initiative, from scholarship programs, to athletics, to the library, to your school. Your gift, no matter the size, will make a difference!

    The Senior Class Giving campaign kicks off on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, at GradExpo in the UCI Student Center. Stop by our table to make your gift. For more information about the 2009 Senior Class Giving Campaign, please contact Jane Ong, Assistant Director of Annual Giving at: 949.824.7932 / jane.ong@uci.edu.
  • Honor with Books
  • Create a lasting tribute to your graduate by participating in Honor with Books with a gift of $100 or more. UCI Libraries places a commemorative bookplate in a new book in the subject area of your choice. The bookplate displays both donor and graduate names. The donor and the graduate receive a copy of the personalized bookplate. For further information, please go to partners.lib.uci.edu, call 949.824.4658 or email Julie Sully. To mark this special milestone event, the UCI Libraries invite parents of graduates to participate in Honor with Books, a special opportunity to place a commemorative bookplate in a new library volume in a chosen subject area. The bookplate will indicate that you gave the book in honor of your son or daughter and the year of graduation. A gift of $100 or more to Honor with Books celebrates your student’s time at UCI and enables the Libraries to purchase new books and materials for future generations of students. For further information and to receive a brochure, please call (949) 824-4658 or email Julie Sully.

Hotels

The following hotels are pleased to offer UCI graduates, family and friends special Commencement room rates June 4-7, 2009 (for advanced degrees at the Graduate Division Commencement) and June 11-14, 2009 (for graduating seniors). Rates can be enjoyed as either single or double occupancy. Reservations must be made directly with the hotels at least 14 days in advance, so make your reservations early! Ask for the “UCI Commencement Rate.”

  • Atrium Hotel, Irvine »
  • Atrium Hotel, Irvine18700 MacArthur Boulevard
    Irvine, CA 92612-1478
    Phone: (949) 833-2770 or (800) 854-3012
    www.atriumhotel.com

    Ask for UCI Commencement Rate:
    - $99 single/double occupancy per night – if booked in advance.
    - Complimentary self-parking for overnight guests with in and out privileges.
    - Complimentary full-breakfast buffet
    - Complimentary shuttle transportation between Atrium Hotel and UCI Campus, and other sites upon request within a 3-mile radius.
    - Less than 2 miles from UCI.

    Services include swimming pool and complimentary shuttle service to and from Orange County Airport.

  • Crowne Plaza, Irvine »
  • Crowne Plaza, Irvine17941 Von Karman Avenue
    Irvine, CA 92614
    Phone: (949) 863-1999
    Fax: (949) 752-7423
    www.crowneplaza.com

    Ask for UCI Commencement Rate:
    - $99 per night – if booked in advance
    - $6 parking fee per night
    - Only 3 miles from UC Irvine

    Services include fitness center, swimming pool, spa, and complimentary shuttle service to and from Orange County Airport.

  • DoubleTree Hotel – Irvine Spectrum »
  • DoubleTree Hotel – Irvine Spectrum90 Pacifica Avenue
    Irvine, CA 92618
    Phone: (949) 471-8888
    Fax: (949) 471-8600
    www.doubletreeirvinespectrum.com

    Online reservations for June 3-8 (Grads)
    Online reservations for June 10-15 (Undergrads)

    Ask for UCI Commencement Rate:
    - $105 (Thursday-Sunday), $149 (Monday-Wednesday) – if booked in advance
    - Complimentary parking for UCI family and guests
    - Only 5 miles from UC Irvine

    Services include fitness center, swimming pool, spa and complimentary shuttle services to and from Orange County Airport and the Irvine Spectrum entertainment center.

  • DoubleTree Hotel Santa Ana/Orange County Airport »
  • DoubleTree Hotel Santa Ana/Orange County Airport201 East MacArthur Blvd.
    Santa Ana, CA 92707
    Phone: (714) 825-3333
    Fax: (714) 825-3320
    www.doubletreeocairport.com

    Ask for UCI Commencement Rate:
    - $92 per night – if booked in advance
    - $6 parking fee per night
    - Only 5 miles from UC Irvine

    Services include fitness center, swimming pool, whirlpool and complimentary shuttle service to and from Orange County Airport.

  • Embassy Suites Hotel Santa Ana/Orange County Airport North »
  • Embassy Suites Hotel Santa Ana/Orange County Airport North1325 East Dyer Road
    Santa Ana, CA 92705
    Phone: (714) 241-3800
    Visit web site

    Ask for UCI Commencement Rate:
    - $109 per night – if booked in advance
    - Two-Room Suites
    - Complimentary parking, breakfast and evening reception.
    - Only 5 miles from UC Irvine
    - Graduation Dinner Packages available

  • Fairmont Newport Beach »
  • Fairmont Newport Beach4500 MacArthur Blvd.
    Newport Beach, CA 92660
    Phone: (949) 476-2001
    Fax: (949) 250-7191
    www.fairmont.com/newportbeach/

    Ask for UCI Commencement Rate:
    - $109 per night.
    - Discounted valet parking to $15.
    - Four Diamond Luxury Hotel.
    - Less than 2 miles from UC Irvine.

  • La Quinta Inn and Suites Santa Ana, Irvine and Costa Mesa »
  • La Quinta Inn and Suites Santa Ana, Irvine and Costa MesaPhone: (800) SLEEPLQ (753-3757)
    www.lq.com

    Ask for UCI Commencement Rate:

    - Complimentary parking
    - Complimentary continental breakfast
    - Complimentary High Speed Internet
    - Complimentary Shuttle to and from the Orange County Airport
    - Swimming Pool

    Locations:
    La Quinta Santa Ana
    UCI Rate $84.00
    2721 Hotel Terrace, Santa Ana, Ca
    (714) 540-1111

    La Quinta Irvine Spectrum
    UCI Rate $89.00
    14972 Sand Canyon Ave
    Irvine, CA 92618
    (949) 551-0909

    La Quinta Costa Mesa
    UCI Rate $84.00
    1515 South Coast Drive

    Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  • Radisson Hotel Newport Beach »
  • Radisson Hotel Newport Beach4545 MacArthur Blvd.
    Newport Beach, CA 92660
    Phone: (949) 833-0570
    Fax: (949) 833 3927
    www.radissonnewportbeach.com

    Ask for UCI Commencement Rate:
    - $ 99 per night; does not include breakfast.
    - $119 per night; includes breakfast for 4 people.
    - Complimentary parking.
    - Less than 2 miles from UC Irvine.
    - Graduation Dinner special available.

    Services include fitness center, swimming pool, whirlpool, tennis court, wireless internet and complimentary shuttle service to and from Orange County Airport.


Restaurants

Buca di Beppo is the perfect place for your Graduation celebration.
Make your Graduation Glorioso.  Celebrate Graduation Italian Style!

Irvine Location:
13390 Jamboree Road, Irvine
714.665.0800

Garden Grove Location:
11757 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove
714.740.2822

Huntington Beach Location:
7979 Center Avenue, Huntington Beach
714.891.4666

Brea Location:
1609 E. Imperial Highway, Brea
714.529.6262