| The Press Room |
 Rep. Ken Calvert recognized for Advocacy on Science, Education - UC President Dynes presented the Public Service Award on behalf of the Alumni Associations of the University of California. UCR Chancellor France A. Córdova presented a “National Champion of Science Award” to Rep. Calvert on behalf of The Science Coalition, which was co-founded by the University of California... read more
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UCR/Sweeney Art Gallery will open April 1 in downtown Riverside ... read more
External Advisory Board to Guide UCR on Development of Medical School... read more
 UCR Highlanders Women's Basketball makes history by playing in the NCAA Tournament - they were expected to lose big at the hands of No. 1 North Carolina, but when the evening was over they held their heads high, and deservedly so.... read more
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| Research News |
UCR-Led Study Identifies Crucial Mechanism Involved in Immune Response Against Viruses... read more
UCR Researchers Grow Bone Cells on Carbon Nanotubes... read more |
 UCR researchers design chip that can improve citrus varieties - By helping determine which genes are turned on in a tissue of citrus – genes that are associated with taste, acidic content and disease, for example – the chip provides information useful to researchers for making improvements to the fruit.... read more
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Want more news from UCR? Visit http://www.newsroom.ucr.edu
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Celebration of Alumni Achievement |
| Please mark your calendars and plan to join us as we |
Celebrate
the commencement of construction on the The Sweeney Alumni Center & Rubin Visitors Center |
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Honor
the following recipients of the
2006 Alumni Awards of Distinction
Distinguished Alumnus Award
Richard R. Schrock ’67 B.A. Chemistry
Alumni Service Award
Charles L. Cole ’70 B.A. Political Science
Outstanding Young Alumnus Award
Ravish V. Patwardhan ’93 B.S. Biomedical Sciences
Honored Alumni Award for the Bourns College of Engineering
Brian K. Bender ’89 B.S. Computer Science
Honored Alumni Award for the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Ann E. Maxwell ’66 B.A. English and Evan L. Maxwell ’65 B.A. Political Science
Honored Alumni Award for the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
James C. Carrington ’82 B.S. Plant Sciences |
Saturday, May 6, 2006
Reception at 6:00 p.m.
Dinner and Awards Ceremony at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, call 951.827.3144
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| Chancellor's Distinguished Lecture Series presents... |
"Diplomacy: A Tool for Peace,
Education and Human Rights"
The Honorable Joseph Ghougassian
Former Ambassador of the U.S. to the State of Qatar
Tuesday, April 18
6:00pm - University Theatre
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UCR welcomes The Honorable Joseph Ghougassian
as the final speaker in the
2006 Chancellor's Distinguished Lecture Series.
Sponsored by the Office of the Chancellor, the distinguished lecture series was conceived to stimulate the region’s intellectual community, to inspire students to think beyond the lecture hall and lab, and to involve members of the community in the academic life of the UCR campus. The theme this year is, "Beyond Boundaries: Explorations and Experimentation in Science, Art, and Statecraft.”
Contact Office of Event Management (951-827-3144) for more detailed information.
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| Centennial Open House & Barbeque |
Citrus Research Center-Agricultural Experiment Station
Saturday, April 22, 2006
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The College of Agricultural and Natural Sciences invites UCR Alumni to the kick-off event for the centennial of the University of California's Citrus Research Center-Agricultural Experiment Station. The event will feature citrus tasting, tours of the experiment station, live music and informational booths.
For additional information, click here or contact Carol Lerner at carol.lerner@ucr.edu or (951) 827-5089.
Schedule of Events |
| 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Citrus Tasting and Expo |
| 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Guided Tram Tours of the Agricultural Experiment Station |
| 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Food Booths & Live Music |
| 1 p.m. |
Centennial Program |
| 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Guided Tram Tours of the Agricultural Experiment Station |
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| Alumni Association Board Nominations |
UCRAA Slate of Nominations |
The UCR Alumni Association Nominations Committee proposes the following slate of nominees
to serve a two-year term beginning July 1, 2006:
Zelma J. Ballard '59
Andrea M. DeLeon '91
Rene M. Jones '92
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Officers from the current board of directors elected for a two-year term effective July 1 are:
Laurie A. Maguire '77, '80 M.Admin., president-elect
David Cunningham '62, secretary-treasurer |
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| Membership |
Special online offer only! |
 Show your Highlander Pride with a new Annual Membership! Your membership gets you great personal, professional and financial benefits!
 Sign up for annual membership, note promotion code "enews" upon checkout and receive a brass license frame as our gift to you!*
*Offer valid for new UCRAA members only. License frames available while supplies last. Hurry! Offer expires May 31, 2006.
To sign up, go online or call (951) UCR-ALUM or (800) 426-ALUM |
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Development News: UCR Fund |
UCR Fund reaches $300,000 milestone…
With thanks to all of our alumni, parent and friend donors who have pledged their support through our UCR Fund campaign, we are pleased to announce that over $304,000 has been raised in gifts and pledges for UCR!
As we continue to reach out to all of our alumni in support of these efforts, we hope that you will take your call from a UCR Fund student. Together, we can help shape the future of UCR by making a difference today!
It’s easy and affordable to include a gift to UCR in any budget! Join the new 12x12 club (Just $12 a month for 12 months) by enrolling in UCR’s new Monthly Giving Program and have your gift deducted directly from your checking or credit card account. Click on the link above for an enrollment form and sign up today!
If you have made your gift for the 2005-2006 Fiscal Year, we thank you for your support!
Make your gift today! Please reference source code 0524 when making your gift online. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. For more information about the UCR Fund, please contact: Nesha Crossman, ‘97, UCR Fund Director, (951) UCR-4293. Email: ucrfund@ucr.edu, Website: www.ucrfund.ucr.edu |
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| Travel |
Travel the Globe and Expand Your Horizons |
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Germany's Legendary Holiday Markets |
Dec. 4-12 , 2006
prices starting at $3045
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UCR alumni and friends are invited to discover the magic of the holiday season with Germany's Legendary Holiday Markets. Relax aboard the sleek MS Swiss Pearl and enjoy the Christkindlmarkts while cruising along the Main River. Tour participants will explore majestic castles in Nuremberg, stroll along a 26-station nativity walk in Bamberg, and wander down the "Romantic Road" in Rothenburg on the Tauber. Enjoy wine-tasting in Wurzburg, tour the Glass Museum in Wertheim, and delight in the quintessential fairy tale village of Miltenberg. Germany's Legendary Holiday Markets is scheduled for Dec. 4-12 and is priced starting at $3,045. Book before June 2nd and save $150. |
| Contact the UCR Alumni Association at ucralum@ucr.edu or 951-UCR-ALUM to request a detailed brochure or to be placed on the Association’s travel list. Tour participants must be members of the UCR Alumni Association. Each member may bring a spouse and children under 18 or one guest. |
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