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The UC Irvine Anteaters were inspired by the comic strip 'B.C.' by Johnny Hart, and the mascot was chosen by students in 1965.
UC Irvine's campus was designed by William Pereira, a renowned architect known for futuristic designs.
UC Irvine's Aldrich Park is a 19-acre botanical garden, larger than Disneyland's original 17-acre park.
Professor Irwin Rose, who taught at UC Irvine, won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2004 for his work on protein degradation.
UC Irvine's Langson Library has a basement level that is not visible from the outside, adding to its mystique.
The Ring Road at UC Irvine is a 1.5-mile loop that connects all the major buildings, making it easy to navigate the campus.
The UCI Student Center is named after astronaut and alumnus Tracy Caldwell Dyson, who flew on the Space Shuttle Endeavour.
UC Irvine has been recognized for its green initiatives, including solar power and water conservation, making it one of the most sustainable campuses in the nation.
