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The Press Room
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Older and Wiser People May Be Key to
Mankind’s Development
Modern man may owe a debt to granny.
Researchers at UC Riverside and the University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor have discovered a dramatic increase in human
longevity that took place during the early Upper Paleolithic
Period, around 30,000 B.C. The time corresponds to an
equally large increase in the evolutionary success and
creativity of the group. Click here for more information.
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Sang Hee Lee
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UC
Riverside Researcher Unlocks Mosquito Reproduction Mechanism
Alexander Raikhel, a professor of
entomology at the University of California, Riverside,
headed a team that discovered a chemical chain reaction
which prompts disease-spreading mosquitoes to produce and
mature their eggs. Manipulation of this process may be key
to controlling the mosquito populations responsible for the
spread of disease. Click here for more information.
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Alexander Raikhel
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UC
Riverside Professor Looks Back -- and Forward -- to Athens
Games
The approach of the Olympic Games in
Athens next month is putting a modern spin on what has been
UC Riverside professor Thomas Scanlon’s ancient expertise.
“These Olympics give Athens a chance to come into the 21st
century,” said Scanlon, whose usual historical focus is
the original Olympics, held from 776 B.C. to 393 A.D. in
Olympia, Greece. Click here for more information.
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Thomas Scanlon
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Fund-Raising
Dinner Raises $3,200 for UC Riverside Carillon
The Friends of the Carillon raised more
than $3,200 for support of the carillon during a
fund-raising dinner Monday, July 19 in the International
Lounge, followed by duets on the carillon by University
Carillonneur David Christensen and guest carillonneur, Anne
Rothfarb. Click here for more information.
To make a donation the the Carillon fund visit www.belltower.ucr.edu/.
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Mary Lee Reynolds
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New Phone Numbers
On July 17, 2004 the area code for Riverside changed from 909 to 951.
In addition to the new area code, UCR changed its prefix from
787 to 827. Please make note of these new numbers when calling your Alumni Association:
(951) 827-4511 (voice)
(951) 827-3186 (fax)
Our toll-free number remains unchanged...(800) 426-ALUM (2586).
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Membership Offer
A Golden Anniversary for UCR…
…A Golden Opportunity for Lapsed Members!
Has your Alumni Association membership lapsed? Would you like to rejoin? Here’s a special
offer for you. Rejoin as a paid in full life member at a great discount ($125
off) and receive this very special UCR 50th Anniversary keepsake featuring the
UCR Carillon Tower and Tomas Rivera Library arches. The 8 ½” x 11” print is
presented in an 11” x 14” double mat of Highlander royal blue and gold. To
salute the campus’ 50th year the special anniversary logo has been gold foil
stamped in the lower left corner. These keepsakes are numbered and offered in a
limited edition.
This exclusive 50th Anniversary keepsake is available to all
paid in full UCRAA life members. To rejoin as a life member and receive your
commemorative keepsake, click
here
for a special Rejoin Membership Offer. Discounts are also available on annual
membership and life installment payment plans. Offer expires 9-30-04. Current
paid in full life members can contact jocelyn.whitfield@ucr.edu
to learn how they can acquire a copy of this beautiful keepsake.
Alumni "GetActive"
UCR
continues to be important to the lives of so many
Californians by providing a world-class education for high-achieving students,
generating economic growth and new jobs through its research innovations, and
working to improve the health and quality of life of all Californians. Yet for
the fourth consecutive year, the state has been disinvesting in the University
of California.
UCR is asking alumni and friends to join in a grassroots network called
GetActive
to remind elected officials why adequate state funding for higher education is
critical for California’s future. Advocates will receive information about the
variety of ways they can participate: sending the Governor or individual
lawmakers an email (we will provide model communications), attending special UC
events, or perhaps visiting with a UC delegation to a legislator’s office.
Advocates also will receive news on issues important to UCR and higher
education, updates on the progress of our advocacy efforts and how they can
enlist others to join.
Click
here to join the UCR GetActive Advocacy Network.
Networking Event
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SAVE THE DATE!
UC Alumni Career Networking Event
November 16, 2004
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
St. Regis Hotel
2055 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, CA
Plan to join alumni from all UC
campuses for an evening to hear about career trends and strategies from a
keynote speaker and panel of professionals and to network among your UC peers.
Event includes reception, resume critiques and opportunities for informal
discussions with speakers.
Free event entry for UCR Alumni Association members. For more information visit
www.ucalumni.net.
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Travel Opportunity
Travel the globe
and expand your horizons
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UCR alumni and friends are invited to join the Alumni
Association for an educational and travel experience to the Italian region of
Umbria with the Alumni Campus Abroad in Italy—the Cultural Season. Participants
will explore Orvieto, visit the Vatican and tour the highlights of Rome, visit
Florence, and enjoy walking tours of Perugia and Assisi.
Contact the Alumni
Association to request a brochure with tour details or to be placed on the
Association’s travel list.
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Art Exhibit
Shades of Greatness
art exhibition
Ray Doswell (’95 M.A.) is the curator for Shades of Greatness: Art Inspired by
Negro Leagues Baseball. The exhibit is currently on display at the
San Diego Hall of Champions, 2131
Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park, through the end of September. Ray is
curator/education director of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City,
MO. For more information on the exhibit, go to
http://www.nlbm.com/s/travel.cfm.
Award Nominations
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Call for Alumni Awards of Distinction Nominations
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The UCR Alumni Association will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2005.
You can help celebrate this milestone occasion by nominating a graduate
for the University’s highest alumni honor. Each year since 1986, the Association has
proudly recognized alumni for distinguished personal, professional or community
achievement.
We invite you to nominate a graduate who has made an important impact in the lives
of others. Alumni, friends, former award recipients, professional colleagues and
members of the University community are encouraged to submit award nominations.
Check the UCR Alumni Association Web site for
nomination criteria and a downloadable nomination form. The last day to submit
nominations for the 2005 Alumni Awards of Distinction is Monday, October 25.
The recipients of the awards will be honored at the 19th Annual Alumni Awards
of Distinction Banquet, on Friday, January 28, 2005 in conjunction with
Homecoming activities.
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