 A Message from Richard Matthew on the Passing of Richard Blum:
"Richard Blum passed away this Sunday, February 27, 2022. A remarkably successful business leader and accomplished mountain climber, his exposure to poverty while trekking in the Himalayas prompted him to think about what he could do. Among numerous philanthropic investments, he helped establish an education and research center at UC Berkeley that focused the vast assets of the university on studying, teaching about and solving the complex challenges of poverty and inequality in California and beyond. The Berkeley Blum Center was so successful that Richard decided to catalyze a system-wide initiative. Eight years ago I was appointed to direct the new Blum Center at UCI, and over the years I have been able to spend a considerable amount of time with Richard and other members of his family. He was a larger than life personality, filling rooms and inspiring people with his boundless energy, generosity, business acumen, confidence and compassion. He was a very strong supporter of our efforts at Irvine and I am honored to have worked with him for several years. On behalf of all of us at the UCI Blum Center, our deepest condolences to Senator Feinstein, his three daughters and step-daughter, his seven grandchildren and the rest of the family he adored."
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Species on the Move: Environmental Change, Displacement and Conservation
"Conservation needs to take a Whole Earth approach that facilitates resilience-enhancing migration without driving displacement, and this will require widespread dialogue across society led by principles of social and ecological justice."
In this article, co-authored by Blum Center Faculty Director Richard Matthew, learn about the harmful effects of community displacement on environmental peacebuilding and the kinds of conservation practices that can help reverse these consequences.
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Students - UPPP 115: Global Poverty & Inequality
In this course, learn from Blum Center Faculty Director Richard Matthew as he virtually leads discussions relating the issue of poverty to topics such as education, health, and environment.
UCI Spring 2022 Course Code: 53120
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Staff/Faculty - RHA Dress Up Pop Up Clothing Drive
Have old professional/formal attire you don't wear anymore? Consider donating them to the UCI Resident Housing Association's upcoming clothing drive, Dress Up Pop Up. The Blum Center is one of many drop-off locations - come donate your clothes at 202 Social Ecology I by the end of week 10.
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About the Blum Center for Poverty Alleviation
The UCI Blum Center’s mission is to promote social change and inspire the next generation of leaders to action with research on poverty alleviation. The Center’s innovative education programs, basic and applied research, and work in community development and policy-making engage future leaders to reduce the risks of poverty for vulnerable populations and improve humanity and its institutions.
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